The Bestie Breakdown

It might be a new year, but the same besties are BACK with another fun episode full to the brim of laughter, memories, and goals for 2022! Erika and Shay are breaking down New Year Resolutions, resolutions of years past, setting obtainable goals for the family, playing fun rounds of "This or That," and so much more! Who made a resolution to perfect a handstand? Who only texts with their index finger? Who only sets reasonable goals? Is Jeffrey Dean Morgan better than meat? Who can help Shay with her bladder?!?! And of course, Random Reader Questions where we chat baby books and hostess gifts!

If you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at [email protected] and we love positive reviews!  Please listen, love us and give us a great rating!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

'Tis the season, friends!  Today, the Besties are breaking down Holiday Gifting!  If you're ready for some Christmas cheer, look no further than right here!  From their favorite holiday movies to when they wrap, they cover more than just gifting.  It's a full hour of Christmas fun including both Shay and Erika's favorite gifts to give each year in all categories: teachers, grandparents, kids, babysitters, hubbies and more!  Grab your peppermint mocha, turn on the fire, cuddle under a blanket and enjoy!  It's Christmas time on The Bestie Breakdown!

For more information on the gifts mentioned in today's episode, please visit each of their blogs: Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  The next new episode will be airing Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Besties!  As we spend this week enjoying our family, we thought we'd share a BEST OF THE BESTIES episode with you!  We are revisiting Season 2 Episode 4 BREAKING DOWN FRIENDSHIP in honor of so many Friendsgivings out there this holiday season.  If you missed this episode before, we hope you enjoy it today!  We chat all things friendship. 

From our families to yours, wishing you the happiest and healthiest Thanksgiving!   We'll see you back here next week for a brand new episode!

The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Today on the Bestie Breakdown, we are talking all about one of our most requested podcast topics...Girlfriend Parties! This was such a special episode to record because our girlfriends are so near and dear! We are breaking down the three annual gatherings we have with our other besties: our annual Recipe Exchange, our annual Scarf Exchange, and our annual Favorite Things Party! We are sharing everything from the who, what, when and where, to the invitations, the party favors, the food, the drinks, the prizes, how things have changed over the years, and how each party came to be a such special part of our lives! We encourage you to try to start annual traditions with your people! Friendships take WORK, but moments like these are magic!

We are also answering YOUR questions, not only about girlfriend parties, but also about new skills we would love to learn (should the Besties take up tennis???), our favorite potluck dishes, whether or not we read each other's blogs, and our favorite pizza toppings!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

This week, on the Bestie Breakdown, we are diving deep into the book The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian! Not only are we chatting all about the plot, the characters, the things we liked (and didn't), but we are also sharing so many thoughts and opinions from YOU!

Didn't read the book?  You should STILL LISTEN!!! The Besties have so much fun breaking down Thanksgiving favorites (food, activities, movies, and more), Andrew's training plan for the Besties, taking pets to the bathroom, and transitioning from teaching to being a stay-at-home mom. They even have a LIVELY debate about laundry detergent 😜

If you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at [email protected] and we love positive reviews!  Please listen, love us and give us a great rating!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Grab your tissues! Your heart is about to break in the very best of ways! This week on The Bestie Breakdown, we are breaking down ADOPTION! This is Part 1 of MANY adoption podcast episodes and, once you listen, you will understand why! Erika and Shay are sharing their reasons for adoption, the process, the timeline, the highs and lows, and the emotions of it all! Shay climbs on so many important soapboxes and Erika is emotional in ways that only adoption can make her feel.

You don't have to be called to adopt to learn something from this podcast episode. You can support adoption, adoptees, people who adopt, the foster care system, etc in so many ways, and we are talking about it all! We hope you walk away with a little more knowledge of adoption and the system, and maybe even a little tug on your heart to see if adoption is right for you. Adoption might come from brokenness, but it truly is the most amazing and impactful process you can imagine.

And, as always, Random Reader Questions! Ranging from favorite places to eat in the Dallas area, food we won't eat at all, first cars, Harry Potter, and more!

If you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at [email protected] and we love positive reviews!  Please listen, love us and give us a great rating!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

The spooky season is upon us and the Besties are feeling festive! This week, we are breaking down HALLOWEEN!! This episode is fun, light and full Halloween stories, traditions and memories! Shay and Erika are chatting about favorite costumes, candy, movies, music, food, preparation, and so much more! That time Erika was a plastic Barbie? A debate over “chunking” things? “This or That” candy edition? It is all right here!! And of course, Random Reader Questions in which the Besties talk all about traveling for the holidays, their sleep numbers, and Shay’s new Hydrow rowing machine!

We recorded this podcast BEFORE we decided to push back the date of the book club per listener requests! We will be chatting all about The Girls in the Stilt House on 11/09!!!

If you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at [email protected] and we love positive reviews!  Please listen, love us and give us a great rating!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

This week on the Bestie Breakdown, the boys are back 🙌🙌🙌 for Part 2 of Breaking Down the First 20 Episodes! Some of the MOST ASKED QUESTIONS are being addressed right here! Why does Andrew go to the grocery store EVERY DAY!? What are the guys daily diets like?? What is the REAL story about the tattoos? Funny travel stories, binge-watching recommendations, opinions on social media, random reader questions and SO MUCH MORE! It is all right here! They might not always be appropriate🤪, but these boys sure are lovable, honest, and refreshing!

If you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at [email protected] and we love positive reviews!  Please listen, love us and give us a great rating!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Back by popular demand…THE BOYS! That’s right! You asked, we delivered! The boys are here to break down the first 20 episodes and they are getting personal! From fun things like Chick-Fil-A orders, college diets, first jobs, and Botox to more serious topics including infertility, adoption, and birth, the boys are sharing it ALL. And as usual, are pretty unfiltered 😬 Does anyone enjoy working out with Andrew? What don’t the boys understand about their wives? And, of course, fun Random Reader Questions ranging from braces to laser hair removal!  It's an unfiltered and super honest bestie chat between Tab and Andrew!

Don't forget, if you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at [email protected] and we love positive reviews! Please listen, love us and give us a great rating!

Other notes from today's episode:

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This podcast is brought to you by Shay Shull of Mix and Match Mama and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Shay Shull from Mix and Match Mama and Erika Slaughter from A Little Bit of Everything are back today with the most dramatic podcast episode ever!

Have you ever wondered what The Bachelor is like behind the scenes? What are producers like? How much time do people actually spend together? Who is in charge of styling, hair, and make-up? How “real” is reality TV? What is Chris Harrison like? Do you actually get to eat during the hometown dinner???

The Besties are Breaking Down the Bachelor (in particular, Sean Lowe) this week per listener request and are sharing everything from their behind scenes experiences. (YES! Erika was there at one point too!) Shay shares why she originally nominated Sean for the Bachelorette, how the two shows were SO different to watch, what the wedding was like, why Catherine is Sean’s perfect match, why she wore pajamas on national TV, and SO much more (including why she does NOT watch anymore)!

And of course, we have some excellent Random Reader Questions about traveling to Hawaii, Disney World, and so much more!

We would love to hear from you! Reach out at [email protected], message us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, or leave us a voice message on Anchor!

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