In this episode we recap 2019, our highlights, and how we feel about starting this podcast. Brittany starts the episode out with a bang by sharing a a little bit about alligator safety, talks about a few trips they took in 2019, and a little about her new business,  Sally & Sage. Shellee also shares about some fun vacations she took with her family, and how a trip of a life time for her husband is actually one of her highlights. Brandy talks about some of her family trips, and how even though there was an unfortunate turn of events on their trip to Hawaii, being a seasoned mom helped her get through it just fine! Our kids all transitioned into new stages of school; we discuss how that has affected our lives. We take a look at how starting the podcast has affected us, what we have learned, some challenges, and what we love about it. We are so grateful for you, our listeners, for following along in this journey with us. We hope 2019 was a wonderful year for you, and that 2020 brings you joy, friendship, and love.

Here are the links to a few fun things we discussed:

Sally & Sage

Tried and true Cranberry Salsa

Pecan snowball cookies

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Episode Show Notes

Brandy and Brittany talk about one of their favorite things in this episode- girls trips! They talk about trips they have been on, what they like to do on a girls trip, and their favorite places to go. They talk about about a trip they took last winter with their mom to Cabo San Lucas, whether or not it was a real vacation since they didn't bring a frisbee, and if whales are really a threat while swimming at the beach by their hotel. They talk about a few different aspects of planning a girls trip- who, where, how much, and what do you want to do. Brittany shares that her amazing husband is the vacation planner in her family, and how he knows their trips will never ever involve her snorkeling. They discuss the importance of knowing yourself and what kind of trip you would like to take, and how Brandy probably wouldn't enjoy a weekend of crafting, although she would conquer it and make more crafts than anyone else! They talk about setting aside mom guilt and knowing that even though you may miss some things, and your family will miss you, it is still important to get away and take care of yourself. We hope this encourages you to plan your own girls trip!

Here are the links to a few fun things we discussed:

Thai coconut curry butternut squash soup

Immersion Blender

Puppy Chow (or Muddy Buddies)

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Episode Show Notes

In this episode we talk about all things Christmas! What we love, our traditions, and how we love our friends during the holidays! Brandy and Shellee share how lists are the key to happiness and organization. We all agree that including kids in Christmas baking can be special, but sometimes its just better to put them to bed, pour a glass of wine and bake alone! We commiserate over cleaning ice cream out of car seat buckles as well as a hack for buying dairy queen blizzards for children. Shellee shocks even Brandy with how organized she is with her list system. Brittany shares how she isn't ready to let go of some special traditions, and Brandy talks about how they are simplifying Christmas by evaluating which traditions will continue on. We discuss the importance of self care during this busy season, and how Shellee is on the hunt for new Christmas morning breakfast tradition. Brittany shares their fun Christmas Eve tradition, and her son Bennett's plan to trap Santa.  We hope this gives you a little inspiration to take care of yourself this Holiday Season, enjoy your traditions, and spend time with friends and family!

Here are the links to a few fun things we discussed:

Puppy Chow

Breakfast cookies

Skier's French Toast

Gingerbread cookies

Sugar cookies

Brandy's Thermostat

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We love Thanksgiving! Even though it is a big meal to prepare, the day can be pretty relaxing if everyone pitches in and brings a couple of things. We discuss how we prepare for the day, what we do on Thanksgiving day, and whether we prefer homemade cranberry sauce, or the kind straight from the can. Brandy shares her holiday organization hack, her family's favorite Thanksgiving tradition and how they spend their day. Shellee reveals her true feelings about our greatest Thanksgiving tradition, which after discussing we wonder why we actually love it so much. But sometimes traditions are like that! We also share our most memorable Thanksgivings, which includes friends, boats, and having a baby!

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