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The Mom Hour episodes

June 28, 2017 Things Kids Can Do By Themselves (If We Just Let Them): Episode 108
Can your preschooler unload the dishwasher? Can your 3rd grader walk the dog on her own? Can your middle schooler remember his sports gear before every practice? Or, maybe a better question: Can ours? Join Meagan and Sarah in Episode 108 of The Mom Hour for an honest look at how competent our kids are
1 hr 7 min
June 19, 2017Summer Fashion Trends We Just Don’t Get (And A Few We Like): Episode 107
Where have all the shoulders gone? Meagan needs to know. Sarah can’t figure out intentionally saggy boobs and is apologetically kind of over slogan tanks that reference coffee, wine, yoga, Jesus, or mascara. Join us for a fun discussion of fashion trends we just can’t get behind–plus a few we’re loving this summer.
LINKS MENTIONED:
A decision tree for wearing your butt-cheek-showing shorts this summer (Kristen Howerton / Rage Against the Minivan)
“I Hate These G#@d!&m Tops” – Kara Brown for Jezebel (Warning: lots of swearing, lots of laughter, and we read this AFTER we recorded the podcast!)
The elusive 4-inch inseam length! See all of Target’s 4″ shorts here.
The “More That Mom” Episode 66 from Summer 2016 where we discuss shorts
The new Target line Meagan mentions is Knox Rose
That one time Meagan called out saggy 1970s boobs in a Vogue ad on Instagram
All of Target’s rompers
The Mom Edit’s favorite cute and comfy sweats
High neck swimsuits

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43 min
June 19, 2017 Summer Fashion Trends We Just Don’t Get (And A Few We Like): Episode 107
Where have all the shoulders gone? Meagan needs to know. Sarah can’t figure out intentionally saggy boobs and is apologetically kind of over slogan tanks that reference coffee, wine, yoga, Jesus, or mascara. Join us for a fun discussion of fashion trends we just can’t get behind–plus a few we’re loving this summer. Sponsor Spotlight
45 min
June 12, 2017Smart Tech & Family Travel: Episode 106
Going off the grid for vacation sounds great in theory, but most of us rely on technology to make family travel possible. From iPad-enabled airplane rides to road trip playlists for the whole family, both Sarah and Meagan see tech as a great enhancement to vacation parenting in the digital age.
In Episode 106 we talk all things tech and travel, from how we keep devices charged and organized to how we manage screen time while on vacation. We’ve got tons of product recommendations and little hacks to make your next vacation easier and more fun–no matter how plugged-in you are. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
iPad Mini
Verizon JetPack
How to set up a wireless hotspot for iOS devices
Remote charger (like this one)
Sony Children’s Headphones
Belkin Rockstar Headphone Splitter
Pocket Casts
White Noise Machine
OK To Wake clock/night-light
Cool Mom Tech
Common Sense Media
Toca Boca apps
Sago Mini apps
Geek Mom
Spotify Premium for Family
Overdrive App
Hoopla Digital
Audible
What Do We Do All Day? audiobook lists
Read-Aloud Revival audiobook lists
5 Simple Tech Tips for Travel With Kids (Cool Mom Tech)

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57 min
June 12, 2017 Smart Tech & Family Travel: Episode 106
Going off the grid for vacation sounds great in theory, but most of us rely on technology to make family travel possible. From iPad-enabled airplane rides to road trip playlists for the whole family, both Sarah and Meagan see tech as a great enhancement to vacation parenting in the digital age. In Episode 106 we
1 hr
June 08, 2017Happy Loud Life with Jill Krause: Voices 14
Jill Krause is a blogger, photographer, and digital storyteller whose busy life as a mom of four plays out in her honest writing, videos, and pictures of deliciously squishy babies every day. Until recently, the Krauses’ beautiful Texas home–and the projects and renovations they completed in it–provided the setting for these stories.
In this latest episode of The Mom Hour Voices, listen to Meagan and Jill talk about the Krause family’s decision to sell their home, buy an RV, and embark on a family adventure that kicks off this fall. We also discuss raising large families, breaking outside of others’ expectations, and more. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Happy Loud Life (for more on this, watch the video embedded below or linked here)
@happy.loud.life on Instagram | @happyloudlife on Twitter | Happy Loud Life on Facebook
Baby Rabies
@BabyRabies on Instagram | @BabyRabies on Twitter | Baby Rabies on Facebook
Fulltime Families Facebook Group
Ditching Suburbia

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36 min
June 08, 2017 Happy Loud Life with Jill Krause: Voices 14
What happens when a busy family with four kids and a beautiful home decides to sell their house and hit the road in an RV for a year? Meagan chats with blogger Jill Krause of BabyRabies.com about her new adventure with Happy Loud Life.
37 min
June 07, 2017Stay At Home, Work Full-Time, Or Something In Between? Episode 105
Are you totally satisfied with your work/mom balance? Turns out, a lot of you are. But when we asked listeners to weigh in on this question, two-thirds said they either wished they could be home more (or work in a more flexible way) OR that they were home but wished they could find some fulfillment or income outside the home. Episode 105 is about finding satisfaction in your situation, whatever it is, and also how to take baby steps toward a different one if it feels like it’s time. We cover staying at home full-time, working outside the home, freelancing and part-time work, and everything in between. And, as always, we’re here to tell you that no matter what your choice and how you feel about it, it’s totally okay.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Give the Life, Listened social channels some love! We’re on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
10 Signs You Might Be a Work-Anywhere-Possible-Mom (WAPM) (Sarah’s tongue-in-cheek post for City Mom Blog)
Keep scrolling for the social media polls we mentioned (or click here to see the Facebook conversation, and here for the one on Instagram)

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48 min
June 07, 2017 Stay At Home, Work Full-Time, Or Something In Between? Episode 105
Are you totally satisfied with your work/mom balance? Turns out, a lot of you are. But when we asked listeners to weigh in on this question, two-thirds said they either wished they could be home more (or work in a more flexible way) OR that they were home but wished they could find some fulfillment or income
51 min
May 30, 2017Self-Care As Self-Preservation: Episode 104
There’s everyday self-care, and then there’s survival mode: when taking care of yourself isn’t just a smart thing to do but also your only means of making it through the day. We’re talking about the kind of physical, mental, and emotional self-care that becomes especially crucial in a crisis, and we’re addressing it head-on in Episode 104. Join us.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Sarah’s interview with Doña Bumgarner of Nurtured Mama (Voices Episode 8)
Parenting Through Hard Times (Episode 42)

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