Teaching kids about money!  In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey share all about how they go about teaching their kids about money.  They answer the great allowance question, give advice on helping kids understand money concepts, and offer resources for educating yourself.  There's a lot of information out there about money, and this distillation of what works for them and each of their families sheds light on the topic.

Recommended in this episode:

Rich Kid Smart Kid

Smart Money Smart Kid

Dave Ramsey cash flow system

Dave Ramsey podcast 

Reallionairre

YNAB software

Qeepsake (App Bonnie uses to track her cute kid sayings)

YNAB coach, MosoMoney

Has meal time got you down? Don't fret! Audrey and Bonnie are back with another episode, this one all about the logistics behind feeding your wild ones.

Whether you struggle with what to feed your kids, how to avoid the dinner time hustle or how to maintain your sanity at the grocery store, we've got answers to help you cope!

Sweet Peas Meal Plan
Clean, Simple Eats Meal Plans
FODMAPs diet 
Keto diet
Macro diet

Audrey's Recommendation:
Eat Right for Your Blood Type 

Bonnie's Recommendations:
Cookie + Kate Blog (love her recipe book!)
Oh She Glows Blog (also love her book!)
Mel's Kitchen Cafe (tried and true recipes for ALL the things)

When kids fight...ugh!  This week Bonnie & Audrey discuss sibling rivaly.  They talk about the funniest/most desperate thing they've done to deal with fighting kids, tips for how to prevent sibling rivalry before it starts, and why it's so important to them that their children get along.  

Mentioned in this episode:

Bonnie's IGTV video about moral right and wrong

Little Men by Louisa May Alcott

This Momma Life on energizing greatness

Siblings without Rivalry book

A companion to our Working Moms episode (31,) this episode is all about Stay at Home Moms!  In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of staying at home with your kids.  Pros and cons from both within and society at large.  

This episode is brought to you by William's Wondering Week and adorable book about a boy (William) who wonders what his mom does at home all day long!

Also mentioned: 

Live Free Creative Podcast

Episode 25: How to Afford Kids

This week we're welcoming guest Melissa Esplin, talented calligrapher and blogger, to chat with us about special needs kids and her own family's experience raising a child with developmental delays. Melissa's no-nonsense and positive approach to her son will have you cheering for her and her family and maybe even give you the added strength you need to get through the rough patches of parenting your own special child.

When Charley Met Emma

Special Books by Special Kids Website

SBSK Youtube

We get asked about homeschooling almost more than anything else! Today we're answering some basic questions about why we homeschool, what that looks like and some of the pros and cons of educating our children at home!.W

hether you're just curious or have felt the nudge to homeschool yourself, we hope you love this episode!

Bonnie's Homeschool Blog Posts:
Homeschool: How do You Know if it's Right for You?
Our Daily Homeschool Schedule
The Biggest Gift of Homeschooling

Homeschool Tracker
Tapestry of Grace
The Good and the Beautiful
Homeschool.com Methods

We hope emergencies never happen, but we urge you to be prepared just in case.  Bonnie & Audrey discuss water safety, fire safety, local weather emergencies, seizures, and the contents of their first aid kits.  

Mentioned in this episode:

shan.tripp on Instagram

A Girl and A Glue Gun on Instagram

Audrey's First Aid Kit contains:

wound closure strips

hydrocolloid/gel bandages

arnica montana gel and homeopathic pills

ankle brace, elbow brace, wrist brace

cherry pits pillow

aloe vera

hydrogel burn bandages

calendula cream

antimicrobial silver gel

tobacco for bee stings

plantain salve recipe

lavender essential oil

beginning essential oil kit

Bonnie's 1st aid kit contains:

lidocaine spray

hydrogen peroxide

gauze pads and medical tape

crutches

ace bandages

ice packs

rice pack

silver cream for burns

starter home remedy essential oil kit

Doterra Breathe blend

Doterra digestzen blend

Mom Brain...that special thing moms have where they can't remember words, forget their shoes (or children!) and show up for appointments on the wrong day.  In this episode, we dive deep into the brains of mothers to discover more about Mom Brain, and discover a few interesting positive things about this phenomenon.  (Stay tuned for the outtakes at the very end where we provide some very real examples of just what Mom Brain sounds like!)

Mom Brain Recommendations:

The Vital Touch book

DHA supplement

The Happy Planner 

Bonnie's kitchen command center

"How do spend one-on-one time with each child?" is the question we get asked most often as moms of large families. The answer may surprise you!

In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey explore the construct of quality time with kids: what that looks like, how much to spend and the difference between society's expectations and our own.

Recommendations:
The Social Styles Handbook
The 5 Love Languages of Children
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers

Motherhood is a big job all on its own, but add in a job outside of the home and life gets just plain crazy! Audrey and I dive deep on the WHY of working away from our families, the cons of being over-scheduled and the guilt we face when trying to balance it all!

Bonnie's free email course
Raising a Business and Babies
Entrepreneur Lifestyle Podcast