It's officially fall, which means back to school season--even for some moms!

Tune into this weeks episode to hear Marissa and Bethany talk about Bethany's experience of returning to school for a Graphic Design and Multimedia degree. They talks about why it might be a good time for moms to return to school, the financial aspects of paying for it, as well as what it is like returning to school with a toddler at home!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://collegenews.org/women-outnumber-men-in-us-colleges-nearly-60-of-students-in-2020-21-were-women/

https://feed.georgetown.edu/access-affordability/women-increasingly-outnumber-men-at-u-s-colleges-but-why/

Apply for the FAFSA

Net Worth Episode

Scholarships Available for Moms

WeeCare App

How do you budget when you don't make the same amount of money in every paycheck? 

Keeping consistent with your budget can be difficult when your pay is inconsistent. Wether you work hourly, on commission, are a freelancer, or any type of job where you don't make the same amount in every paycheck--this episode is for you!

Bethany and Marissa, who both have irregular incomes for their families, give practical strategies on how to make budgeting easier when your income fluctuates. Plus, they answer a Love Note on wether or not they would suggest buying a hot tub. 

Have you ever heard of the Weaning Flu?

Weaning is a topic that may not be as talked about as the actual journey of breastfeeding, but all journeys must come to an end. In this episode of The Motherhood & Money Show, Bethany and Marissa each share their experiences of weaning and the unexpected side effects they experienced--including both the emotion as well as physical side effects. 

Disclaimer on weaning: As always, The Motherhood & Money Show is a shame free space. In this episode, we are not telling you when is the best time to wean. The subject of when to wean can be a complicated and even heated discussion as there are many views and opinions.  Some wean sooner, some wean later. We cannot and will not tell you when that is best for you and your child as we know you are the only expert in your child and what is best for them!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Organizing Episode

Breastfeeding Episode

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Weaning Blog Post

5 Weaning Side Effects You Didn't Expect

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." --Theodore Roosevelt

Did you know that besides adultery, the #1 reason couples get divorced is because of arguments over money? That's why getting your spouse on board in your financial journey is key!

Join Bethany and Marissa this week on another episode of The Motherhood and Money Show where they share practical tips about how to encourage and motivate both you and your partner when it comes to being financially healthy. 

We know--we have seen the beautiful rainbow organized homes on Instagram too! But can you achieve the same Pinterest perfect pantry on a budget? This week Marissa and Bethany break down how to organize on a budget!

This episode dives into how you can cut back on some of the most popular organization bins and containers to still achieve The Home Edit look without the price tag.


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Pregnancy Must Haves Episode

Download our "When Did We Last...?" template!

Marissa's Target Bins

Amazon Pantry Containers

Groupon Refrigerator Organization Containers

Atomic Habits

Domestic Blisters

Join Bethany and Marissa as they talk all things Emergency Funds--including how to start an EF, how much should go into that account, where to keep an EF, and when you should use it. PLUS--join Bethany and Marissa for a special game "When Should I Use My Emergency Fund"!

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Putting the Fun in Sinking Funds

New Verses Used

Planning for Baby

TW: Miscarriage

This episode of The Motherhood and Money Show is a little different as Bethany and Marissa talk about Marissa's experience of having a miscarriage. They also go over things to not say to someone who has experienced miscarriage, as well as  ways to be there for friends and loved ones who are experiencing this grief.

Resources in this episode:

BalancingonMyToes.com

Audible: The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown (Free for Audible users)

Brene Brown on Comparative Suffering, the 50/50 Myth, and Settling the Ball

Inspired by a love note, Bethany and Marissa answer the question of if they went back to the beginning what baby/children's items would they buy new vs. used.

Before getting to the list of new vs. used items, they also read another love note talking about Hello Fresh. Marissa mentions Side Chef as a free meal planning option.

To send us a love note to be read on air, send us a message on Instagram at @motherhoodandmoneyshow, shoot us an email at [email protected], or fill out our website form. 

TW: This episode touches on the subject of miscarriage during 12:00 min-20:30 min, so please skip this portion if needed. 

Based on a love note from last episode, Bethany and Marissa discuss how they told their families they were pregnant as well as their pregnancy must haves: 

—Gingerale

—Unisom + B6 for nausea

—Pink Stork Morning sickness

—Preggy Pop Drops 

—Wintergreen Life Saver Mints

—Bralette

—Kindred Bravely Nursing/Pumping Bra

—Belly Band 

—Pregnancy Pillow 

—Palmers Stretch Mark Lotion

—Bamboobies Nipple Balm 

—Clothes dividers 

—Taking Cara Babies Newborn Class 

—Tinyhood Parenting Flagship Course (includes CPR and Breastfeeding courses)

—The Birth Preparation Course by Dr. Nicole Rankins

This week on The Motherhood & Money Show, Bethany and Marissa talk all things Credit, including what makes up your credit score, wether or not they have credit cards, and how credit may affect your cost of debt over your lifetime. 

• Figure out your Lifetime Cost of Debt
• Get your free credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com to check credit history. 
• Five Factors that make up your Credit Score: 
  1. Payment history (35%)
  2. Debt Usage/Credit Utilization (30%)
  3. Credit Age (15%)
  4. Account Mix (10%)
  5. Credit Inquiries (10%)

If you would like to send us a love note, you can go to our website and fill out the Love Note form!