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Latest Episodes

House Rules For Kid Hygiene: Episode 332
September 28, 2021

From hand washing to changing undies, bath time to brushing teeth, staying on top of your kids' hygiene is essential to keeping them healthy and not (too) stinky. In our latest "House Rules" episode,

More Than Mom: Meagan Goes Camping; Sarah Has Questions
September 26, 2021

Meagan is an experienced camper, while Sarah likes the IDEA of family nature time, but isn't so sure. There's sleeping on the ground, critters (both mild and wild), plus all the logistics. And with so

Small Steps Toward Sustainability In The Kitchen
September 24, 2021

Doing better by the planet is a lofty goal: but what does it REALLY look like in the homes of busy moms with lots of kids? Less plastic, no plastic, better plastic? Zero waste, composting, recycling?

Envisioning Your Week Of Ideal Meals: Episode 331
September 21, 2021

Our "Week Of Real-Life Dinners" is beloved around these parts, and we have another installment coming up next month! And while normalizing the pivots and misses (and hastily ordered pizzas) that chara

Managing Kids’ Extracurriculars (What We’ve Learned & What’s On Tap This Fall): Episode 330
September 14, 2021

Whether you're trying to scale back to a simpler schedule or ramp up after a pandemic hiatus, adjusting to kids' activities and extracurriculars is a huge part of settling into a fall routine. In Epis

More Than Mom: The OTHER Four Senses
September 12, 2021

te foods and flavors are WELL-documented on the podcast, but what about the other four senses? Sights, smells, sounds, and textures can all contribute to a boosted mood OR a not-so-great sensory exper

Our Birth Stories (And Your Questions About Them!): Episode 329
September 07, 2021

Every pregnancy, baby, and birth is unique--and between us we've had eight of them! From planned c-sections to hospital births that didn't go as planned, birthing centers, home births, and water birth

Inside The Morning Hustle: Voices 64 With Lisa Payne & Ashley Schafluetzel
September 03, 2021

Ever wondered how other moms get everybody up, ready, fed, and out the door with all their parts and pieces? We think it's fascinating to peek behind the curtain at different families' routines and ri

House Rules For Easier Mornings: Episode 328
August 31, 2021

Stress out by mornings? You're not alone. But good news: we found the source of all solutions for smoother mornings... THIS COMMUNITY. The latest episode in our House Rules For... series is full of ou

Want More Energy As A Mom? Start By Learning What Drains (& Boosts!) You: Episode 327
August 24, 2021

Expectations these days feel like ... a lot. When your energy is finite and the demands on you feel, well, INfinite, we find it helps to begin with self-awareness. What drains your energy as a mom? Wh