Trad Wife. Traditional Wife. Stay-at-home wife. Career wife. Why do we need so many boxes?

This week on The Mamas and Coffee Show, Sybil and Grace are talking about the Trad Wife trend taking over social media. Is it really about traditional roles, or has the internet turned homemaking, marriage and motherhood into another lifestyle aesthetic?

We’re sharing our own experiences with staying home, working, raising kids, dividing household responsibilities and figuring out pretty quickly that neither one of us fits neatly into the Trad Wife box.

Plus, somehow we end up talking about laundry, mopping, Sybil’s strange love of cleaning baseboards, and whether getting up at 2:30 AM to pack your husband’s lunch is really necessary.

No judgment. No telling anybody how to run their household. Just real life talk, different perspectives and good conversation.

☕ So tell us: Are you a Trad Wife, traditional wife, neither—or a little bit of everything?

The Mamas and Coffee Show
Real Conversations. Your Perspective. Good Coffee.

My youngest child is graduating from high school, and I'm realizing just how emotional this milestone can be. A personal reflection on motherhood, graduation, and becoming an empty nester.

I talk a little about our move from Hawaii to D.C and the amazing realtor we had who helped us find a home from afar. If you're heading to the D.C. area I have a Metro D.C. Realtor for you.

This FB LIVE was recorded in July 2018. It still resonates with me to this day. 

I converted to audio for your podcast and listening pleasures. 

Take a listen as I talk about going for what you know and doing YOUR THANG!

We all have chaos in our lives. But do you realize that YOU can put a halt to much of the chaos in your life. 

Join me here as I have a candid chat about controlling your chaos.

Do you like the shirt I have on in the photo? Grab yourself one from my dear friend over at Doodle Maestro.

I go LIVE on my Facebook page every Tuesday and Thursday morning around 8:45 AM ET. 

During this week's morning chat with MomJonz, I talked about being overwhelmed. Why the heck do we feel the need to be so darn busy all the time? 

I challenge you to stop being so darn crazy busy and be crazy fun instead.

If you need permission to slow down and enjoy the moment, I give it to you. Find a little ME TIME each day. Focus on YOU!

Tune in for this episode and learn about some ways you can stop feeling so overwhelmed.

The mug I mentioned? Oh...here ya go!

I'm often asked, "Do you talk to your kids about money?"

I share a little about how and why we share finances with our kids. 

Every household is different, so knowing when and how much to share will differ. You can also read why we started giving our children allowances.

Do you take ME Time? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries?

If so, take a listen to this quick episode. I also talk a little about our 2021 theme FEAR and share a little about why I chose this theme for the year.

You can catch the LIVE video on my Facebook page.

E'Beth Goad is a personal wardrobe stylist, a style educator, and an Active Duty Navy Spouse. She is originally from Chapel Hill, NC and attended college at Elon University

She teaches women simple solutions for how to look and feel their very best without breaking the bank, often by "shopping" their own closets! The immediate boost in self-esteem is a jump start on their journey to success.

As a style educator, E'Beth teaches how to package yourself or your employees to communicate your most powerful message with a professional competitive edge, the importance of personal branding, and how to successfully achieve that image. She is an expert in impression management and effective non-verbal communication.

E'Beth is a graduate of The Lisa Maile School and has had the privilege of training in New York with Stacy London, and is a graduate of the prestigious School of Style in LA. Her experience as a former plus size and a current military spouse has afforded her the opportunity to put her training into practice. She is no stranger to being "physically, fiscally, and geographically challenged" and use that experience to teach clients how to overcome their wardrobe challenges.

She is married to Dean, her college sweetheart of over 21 years and lives in the DC Metro area with her dog, Emaline. E'Beth is a lover of all things coffee and is an admitted handbag addict.

Marla is the author of My Thoughts Abandoned. She is also a freelance writer, blogger, and speaker. As the founder of The Bautista Project Inc, a non-profit that provides for homeless community members in Tampa, FL., Marla spends her time feeding, educating, and mentoring people in need.

Ways you can help the homeless community in your city and how you can support The Bautista Project Inc.

Back to school? Masks required? Marla gives us tips on how she's helping her autistic son adjust to wearing a mask and prepared for doing so this school year as children head back during COIVD-19

Military spouse community is important no matter what season you're in. It's important to recognize when you can give support and when you need to receive support.  

Erika Hope Bradley is a military spouse advocate, non-profit leader, freelance writer and public speaker. She's passionate about raising awareness of the mental health challenges dependents face and removing the stigma.

You can watch the view of this interview on our Youtube Channel. 

You can find Hope doing her thing over at Dependa Strong.