Allison Carter is a mom of her two littles, Evie and Hudson, and a wife to her high school sweetheart, Ryan.
She believes every occasion, big or small, deserves to be celebrated, and is passionate about inspiring others when it comes to turning the volume up on their own celebrations. 
Today Allison is going to share some tips on how to ENJOY your holiday parties. She is going to help us make the most out of our holiday hosting and not stress out so we can really be present with our people!

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!
Well sorta…But this episode is full of gifts that I want to give and receive! Full of gifts that I think you will want to give and receive! So get your list together of people you need to shop for…I think I can help you!
If you need any of the links, coupon codes or forgot something...don't worry it's all in the show notes at jeanettetapley.com

Kristi Hayes is the one of founders of the BE STRONG STORY shop and movement. It all started with a note her husband put into her sons lunch box. And this lunch box note turned into company with inspiring products and providing jobs for those in need. And as a contributor to the TODAY PARENT Kristi is reminding parents that they are perfect parent for their kids right where they are.
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Heidi McCahan is an Alaska grown author now living in North Carolina with her husband and family. We talk about the highs and lows of growing up in Alaska and how it really shaped us. I loved talking to Heidi about the career she dreams of, what she does when she is told NO from publishers, how she continues to press on and how she has found such a rich community in the author world. Heidi is so sweet and I am sure you will be encouraged today with what she shares.

Angela Braniff is the face and mom of THIS GATHERED NEST the popular YOUTUBE channel, where she and her husband CR share their day to day life with 7 kiddos, homeschooling, traveling and their past adoption journeys. Angela's content ranges from beauty tips, clothing, homeschooling, adoption, day to day vlogs and so much more. In todays episode we talk about their adoptions from the DRC, China and what an embryo adoption is.

They say that you become like the 5 people you surround yourself with. If thats true, which I believe it is, I know that we are in good company. Matt and Julianna Wells are the best, they serve and love their friends and family SO WELL. I love this conversation with Matt and Julianna because it shows me and reminds me to be the kind of friend I want to have. I hope that this conversation makes you laugh and inspires you to call she friends and have some really good and honest conversation!

Hannah Lugibhil is a voice on the internet that speaks wise words from her blog COLD COFFEE HOT MESS she writes in such a real and honest way of life and motherhood…"Real life talk for Real life moms." Hannah has a heart of gold and is talented beyond measure in both her writing and painting. Earlier this year Hannah tested positive for the BRCA-2 gene mutation which put her at higher risk for breast cancer. As she has walked this road she has been so open in her journey I really admire her.

Happy 14th Anniversary to us! Jesse Tapley, my sweet husband, is back to talk about marriage. We discuss Highs and Lows of the different seasons and how we have tried, sometimes successfully and sometimes not!While we realize we are not marriage experts we do have many years of experience and we are excited to share some our hits and misses with you!

I am so excited for you to meet Alex Fittin. Alex is the host of THE ADOPTIVE MOM PODCAST where she shares other adoption stories, conversations with adoption specialist and SOO Much more! I love that she saw a need, a place for adoptive moms to communicate, share their hearts and grow together, she couldn’t find it so she set out to set it up herself.

Audrey Wallace and Amy Husted were two stay at home moms trying to figure out how to battle postpartum depression and trying to figure out how to get a night out without having to pay an arm and a leg. They created an app that you can trade out babysitting with called KOMAE. The KOMAE APP is available on all devices! So go download it right away and start building your village! I love their hearts behind this, they are making a way for others to build community and change our families!