(Barely) Surviving Motherhood

Some of Our Favorite Things

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:40:03 GMT

These are a few of our favorite things! Did you sing that? Don't worry we don't sing in this episode but for our casual chat we went over a fun favorites list and shared some of our own. This one is fun, and we had a lot of fun recording it! We hope you enjoy and as always, Good luck surviving motherhood!

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Looking Forward to 2023!

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:25 GMT

Welcome back! We hope you all were able to enjoy MLK day last Monday! In this week's episode, we talk about looking forward! We’ve covered looking back and took our pop quiz on 2022 in the previous episode so this week is looking ahead! We discuss if we’ve chosen a word this year and try out a fun word generate to help give us some ideas! Enjoy, and as always… good luck surviving motherhood!

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Looking Back at 2022

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 20:00:51 GMT

Today we're quizzing ourselves on some of the biggest events of 2022. Do we remember what happened? Or has mom brain completely taken over? Listen now!

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Christmas Time and Traditions

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:30:57 GMT

Today we're talking about all things Christmas! We're getting into our favorite traditions and how we celebrate with our kiddos. And go a little bit into the burden of making Christmas a magical time for your own kids. Could someone sweep in and make our Christmas super magical pretty please? As always, good luck surviving motherhood! (And the holiday season!)

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Don't Get Us Started... Sick Season

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 23:18:22 GMT

Whew! We don't know about you guys but so many germs are floating around where we live. Every time you blink someone is complaining of a new symptom or their nose has started running. This time of year can be tough! Cris and Rachel talk about what illnesses have already hit their home and complain just *a bit* about the woes of sickness in the house. As always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Worth It! December Gift Ideas

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:53 GMT

This is our little gift guide episode! We go over what we're asking for this year, some hits from the past, and even what our kiddos have loved!

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Worth It! November 2022

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:11:58 GMT

It’s time for another surviving motherhood episode! This week is a segment that we call “worth it?” Where we talk about products, shows, books, etc… and decide if we think they’re worth it or not! On this episode Rachel gives a few book recommendations, Cris talks about a good school resource and both discuss their current feelings towards jeans! Thanks for tuning in!

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Thankful! Thanksgiving 2022

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:09:28 GMT

Welcome back! In this episode of the podcast, we want to highlight things we are thankful for! Here in the US, it’s Thanksgiving week and while this episode isn’t everything we are thankful for, we just listed a few! As always, we are thankful for our listeners and those who support us here at Surviving Motherhood! For even more Surviving Motherhood, join us on Paetron https://www.patreon.com/survivingmotherhoodpodcast.

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Don't Get Us Started... Mom Guilt

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:50 GMT

Glad you’ve joined us! In this episode, we do a segment called “don’t get us started.”Except, spoiler alert! We got started! We talk about things that we don’t appreciate in motherhood, and for this episode, we talk about mom guilt. We’ve yet to meet a mom who doesn’t struggle with it and we talk through some of the causes. We want this podcast to be a place where moms feel less alone and we get real about all the guilt we feel as moms and wives! We’d love to hear your stories of mom guilt, so slide into our DMs on IG @survivingmotherhoodpodcast or email us at survivingmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

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10 Questions with Cris and Rachel

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:06:42 GMT

On this episode of the Surviving Motherhood Podcast, we pull 10 questions from the Vogue 73 questions series and answer them. We've got some fun ones, some serious and laughs in between. Tune in to learn more about your hosts!

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Boo! It's Halloween!

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:34 GMT

Happy Halloween! On this episode of surviving motherhood, we found it only fitting to talk about today's holiday… Halloween! Tune in to find out if Halloween is something we thrive or survive in. Everyone stay safe out there tonight and send us pictures of your sweet kiddos all dressed up! As always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Worth It! October 2022

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:25:37 GMT

It’s time for another surviving motherhood episode! This week is a segment that we call “worth it?” Where we try different things and let you know if we think they’re worth it! Today we are talking about linen spray, pet hair remover, and a clothing brand! Join us to find out which ones we think are worth the hype! All the links are on our Instagram @survivingmotherhoodpodcast. Visit our patreon page patreon.com/survivingmotherhoodpodcast

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Mom Hot Takes on Current Fashion Trends

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:24:33 GMT

Welcome back! In this episode of the podcast, we give our moms hot takes on things going on in the world! This week, we weigh in on our opinion of the 1990s/2000s fashion creeping back into our lives! We talk about things like the infamous potato shoe and what we think about low-rise jeans! We’d love to hear what you think so slide into our DMs on IG @survivingmotherhoodpodcast or email us at survivingmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

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Kids Sports... Don't Get Us Started!

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:36:45 GMT

Glad you’ve joined us! In this episode, we do a segment called “don’t get us started.” Except, spoiler alert! We got started! We talk about things that we don’t appreciate in motherhood, and for this episode, it’s kid sports! We dive into what sports are like in our town, and what our kids are during this season. Thanks for tuning in, and as always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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And we're back for Season 5!

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:04 GMT

Welcome to Surviving Motherhood Podcast! If you’re new here, this episode is a great place to start! In this episode, we talk about what we’ve been up to during our lengthen break from the podcast! We update you on our kids' school situations, what kids have joined us since last season, and why we decided to stick with the name surviving motherhood! We are so glad you’re here and hope you enjoy listening! For any questions, you can find us on Instagram @survivingmotherhoodpodcast or email us at survivingmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com

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Worth It April

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT

It’s a worth it episode! On this episode we talk about a couple of things we think are worth it, one we don’t recommend, and what we’ve learned about swipe ups 😏 These products are centered around things we do often... laundry and cleaning! Listen now to find out what we think of carpet cleaners, vacuums, and washing machines! Thanks for tuning in and as always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Grocery Store Problems

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT

It’s April! We can’t believe how fast 2021 is flying by! In this episode we talk about a problem that plagues all households... figuring out what to eat and how to get it! Grab dinner out? Grocery pick up? Delivery? Run into the store? We rant about how even with so many options, it feels impossible to keep a stock pantry and meals everyone loves 🤣 So head over to @survivingmotherhoodpodcast on IG and give us all the suggestions! Thanks for tuning in, and as always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Our Health(ish) Journey

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

This feels like we are dooming ourselves by saying this... but we’ve been on a *tiny* bit of a health kick. And by that we mean that Cris has gone to her first work out class ever. And then went back again after the first class! Here we talk about how we’ve been playing around with our diets and trying to make healthier decisions so we can be the best versions of ourselves! We’ve got 7 kids between the 2 of us and we are trying to not just survive, but thrive for them! Disclaimer here: we do not actually know what we are doing 🤣 We’d love to hear from people who actually do! What has worked best for you in everyday life? Just to be healthy, we are trying to be Instagram fitness models here! We love hearing from you! Thanks for tuning in, and as always... good luck surviving motherhood!

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Covid- One Year in and Our Covid Story

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Well... we made a mistake. On this episode we’ll tell you all about it! You know those times when you know you’re doing something you’re not supposed to but you just sort of close your eyes and hope for the best? That’s what we did on a family trip and when we opened them, we all had covid. Tune in to here about our experiences with it and how we are still paying for it months later!

We also want to take a moment and say how deeply sorry we are for all of those who have been heavily impacted as a result of covid 19! We know people have lost lives, jobs and have been mentally impacted due to this pandemic and we are not taking this fact lightly.

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Things That Make Us Feel Old S4, E2

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 GMT

What a humbling episode 🤣 In this episode we talk about how we are still using the laughing emoji while rocking our side parts and skinny jeans! We'll cover some of the things that make us feel old and show our age while doing so! If you’re still the age of the bachelor contestants, just enjoy it while you can because 30's are coming for you! We hope this episode brings a little laughter to your day, and makes you reminisce about the good ole days! Thanks for tuning in, and as always... good luck surviving motherhood!

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Welcome Back to Season 4!

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Welcome back! We are finally back for season four of surviving motherhood! We have been missing podcasting so much, but also trying to keep our head above water with motherhood! We are so excited you’re here and whether you’ve been with us the whole time or are new we’d love to hear from you! What do you want to hear about in season four? Thank you so much for being here, rating our podcast and following us on Instagram @survivingmotherhoodpodcast! As always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Worth It November S3, Ep10

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT

This week we're coming at you with some beauty reviews! We talk about our Tarte sale purchases, and what we're loving from them. Rachel goes into her skincare journey and talks about a new hyaluronic acid product she's loving. We also talk about nails and our favorite nail polishes we're using right now, including Olive and June and Expressie by Essie! Hope you'll tune in and good luck surviving motherhood!

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Decorating for Christmas S3, E9

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT

It’s a new episode! We did it! This episode we talk about what we think about decorating early for the holidays! This year a lot of people are seemingly decorating early. We can all use some extra joy in 2020, right? What about you? Are you decorating early? And if so, do you always or is 2020 begging for some holiday spirit early? Tune in and listen to our thoughts, then find us on Instagram (@survivingmotherhoodpodcast) and tell us what your plan is!

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Currently Up To S3,E8

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Welcome back! We are so glad to have you! In this episode, we talk about what’s been going on in our lives! Rachel and Cris have both started little side projects and we’ll dive into the details in this episode! Rachel has started making those adorable trendy name bracelets, and Cris and Zack bought a house to flip! To follow along on these adventures you can follow Rachel (@yayfortodaydesignco) or Cris (@entrustedmom) on Instagram! Thanks so much for tuning in, and as always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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In the News October S3,E7

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another in the news episode! This episode we talk about what everyone is saying about Tyra Banks on dancing with the stars, Morgan Wallens eventful week and apology, and 2 new books coming out involving Prince Harry and Williams brotherly battle and Mariah Carey’s life! Tune in now and listen to us try to pretend we are in the know with pop culture! And as always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Hurricane Sally and Social Media Rant

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Happy Monday! Thanks for tuning in to surviving motherhood podcast! We are so glad you’re here! For this episode we talk about the epitome of a 2020 beach trip 🥴 Cris and Rachel are homeschooling this year and Cris’ family decided to take an “off season” beach trip to save money and avoid the crowds! Unfortunately, while they did avoid crowds, they ran into Sally instead! Hear about how the hurricane experience went in a house with 6 kids and 6 adults and why Cris doesn’t recommend it! You’ll also hear a little rambling about our thoughts on social media and why you might not see us as active there lately! As always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Worth It September S3E5

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

It’s time for another “worth it?” episode! If you’re new here, first you should know that we are so glad you’ve joined us! Secondly, you should know that our “worth it?” episodes are where we talk about products we’ve tired, books we’ve read, things we’ve done, or places we’ve gone and let you know if we think they’re “worth it” or not! For this September episode we cover vacuums, some of Cris’ favorite baby clothes brands, and some of Rachel’s favorite organizing tools! This months episode were all things we think are worth it so we hope you tune in and let us know what you think! As always, good luck surviving motherhood :)

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Shepard's Birth Story S3, E4

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Surviving Motherhood Podcast! This week, Cris is catching up on her newest edition Shepard! She talks about having a baby in the middle of a pandemic and how it feels welcoming their fifth baby into the family. We hope you enjoy and as always good luck surviving motherhood!

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September In the News S3, E3

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

It’s time for our in the news segment! But don’t let that name fool you, we aren’t talking about “serious” news ;) On this episode we cover the new dancing with the stars cast, the Bella twins’ babies, what Meghan and Harry have been up to, and the devastating passing of a super hero. Thank you for tuning in, and as always (and now more than ever!) , good luck surviving motherhood.

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Worth It: School Supplies Edition S3, E2

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Hello again! We are so excited you’ve decided to join us for season 3 of Surviving Motherhood Podcast! If you’re new here, we try to do monthly round ups for products that we think are “worth it” or not. This episode we thought it would be fun to do a school edition! If you listened to our last episode you know that we have both recently converted to being homeschool moms! Naturally we needed some things at home to make that transition a little easier. Tune in now to hear what products we enjoy that have made our school time a little more fun and functional! If you have a spare second, please rate and review our podcast and help us reach more moms just trying to survive :)

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Back to School S3, E1

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Surviving Motherhood Podcast! We have been missing this little platform and “chatting” with you guys! Hopefully you’ve had plenty of time to catch up on old episodes and are ready for more! For this episode, well cover the main question plaguing moms everywhere... “what are you doing about school?” Whether you chose virtual, home school, or on site school we are proud of you! Back to school decisions were extra challenging this year and on this episode we’ll let you in on how, what and why we chose the options we did! Thanks so much for tuning in, and as always... good luck surviving motherhood!

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In the News March S2, E28

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:43:18 GMT

This episode of surviving motherhood podcast is another “in the news”. It’s no surprise that we talk about the ONLY things that are actually in the news now days... Barb and Corona! We share absolutely zero facts about the coronavirus and are only talking about what life is going to be like knowing that we could be quarantined with our children! We also talk about Barb. Oh Barb. What even is there to say? Tune in to find out what we think about these events in the world around us! Enjoy! And as always, good luck surviving motherhood.

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Worth It March S2, E27

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Thanks for tuning in to surviving motherhood podcast! This week we talk through our worth it segment! In this segment, we give you things that we think are worth it or not worth it that we’ve tried! For this episode, we talk about sending kids to preschool, universal thread brand clothing at target, and subscribe and save on Amazon! If you haven’t already we’d love for you to go rare and review our podcast. And as a always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Politics with Cris and Rachel S2, E26

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to another episode of surviving motherhood! On this episode we talk about ... politics. But don’t worry, not the kind of political podcast you’re thinking. This episode we talk about the negative effects politics brings to our news feeds on social media. We talk about why we wouldn’t be cut out for politics and how overwhelmed we get even trying to keep up! We wish every politician good luck during this political season and hope we all survive through November’s election! ;) As always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Digital Media Literacy with Letters and Sense

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:14:53 GMT

Welcome back! This week are so excited to have 2 guest with us! We are talking to the ladies from “letters and sense” about internet safety and how to help navigate the world of parenting and technology. Angela and Rosie give great tips and insight to make things a bit smoother for us parents. We are excited you’re tuning in and hope you take the time to rate and review our podcast! As always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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In the News February, S2, E24

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of “in the news” we have a big surprise at the end so stick around for that! We talk about our opinions on the Super Bowl halftime and what tiktok is all about. We are doing our best to keep those of us buried in motherhood to sound like we also know what’s going on in the world around us ;) We hope you tune in and enjoy! If you’ve got a second, we’d love for you to rate and review our podcast! And as always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Love and Dating S2, E23

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT

In today's episode we go way back and talk about our dating days. We discuss what we wish would we would have known, what we thought was so important, and why we're glad we're not dating now! Head over to instagram and give us a follow or check out our website for more info.

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Organizing in the New Year with Paige S2, E22

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode we talk with Paige from @shepardorganizingsolutions. She gives her her best tips on how to make our schedule, home and events run more efficiently and smoothly! Tune in to hear what she has to say and follow along with her to keep yourself organized in 2020! Her website is https://www.shepardorganizing.com/ and she can be found on Instagram and Facebook! We hope you enjoy and as always, good luck surviving motherhood.

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Worth It January S2, Ep 21

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT

It’s time for a “worth it” episode! On this segment of our podcast we talk about different products, tv shows, books or recipes that we find either worth your time and money or not. For this particular episode we have 3 worth it’s (a show and 2 products) and 1 not worth it (sorry Shampoo!) Tune in to find out what they are and what we are calling worth it for 2020. If you’ve got a second we would love for you to head over to iTunes and rate and review our podcast as this helps us tremendously! As always, thank you for tuning in and good luck surviving motherhood!

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In The News January S2, Ep20

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT

First official 2020 episode! This is an in the new episode where we talk about the person who betrayed us by removing friends from Netflix and why the world cares if Meghan and Harry’s Christmas card was photoshopped!? We also wrap up 3 of the top stories from 2019. Click to listen and let us know what y’all think! We are wishing a very happy 2020 to all of our listeners and can’t wait to bring new content this year. Happy listening!

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End of the Year and New Year's Eve Party Chat S2, E19

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 11:05:00 GMT

It’s almost 2020! Can you believe it? In this episode, we talk briefly about how Christmas 2019 went, our New Years' plans, and what we are hoping to do better in 2020. We want to hear from you! Do you pick a word for the new year? List out your resolutions? Throw a big party to start it off right? Let us know! You can find us on Instagram @survivingmotherhoodpodcast. Don’t forget to go rate and review our podcast and help us grow in 2020 :) Happy new year!

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In the News December S2. E18

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:16:09 GMT

It’s time for our in the news segment! In this segment we talk about current pop culture events or things people are talking about! On this weeks episode we cover our thoughts on Justin Timberlake's apology, J Lo and A Rods potential family growth, and what we think about all the live action Disney movies coming out! If you guys have current events you want to hear our thoughts on, let us know! Thank so much for tuning in, and as always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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School and Illness, S2, Ep 17

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:18:31 GMT

Welcome back! We are so excited for you to join us! It’s December and we can’t believe it! Last week we talked about cold and flu season with our resident expert Dr Tara- but this week, we are complaining about it! This week we talk about that fine line of when to take your kid to the doctor or not, when it’s acceptable for them to be in public or not, and paying your co-pay just for the school note ;) Join our conversation and don’t forget to rate us on iTunes! ‘‘Tis the season!

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Cold and Flu Season S2, E16

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:21:00 GMT

Welcome back! This episode is our first ever three-peat guest, Dr Tara! On this episode we talk about all things seasonal . Flu shot, cough medicine, and if not wearing a winter coat can ACTUALLY cause a cold. Dr Tara wants to hear your feedback on this episode and so do we! As Tara says on the episode, we hope everyone keeps in mind that this podcast doesn’t replace a doctors visit and you should always seek counsel from your pediatrician for any concerns you have. Enjoy this episode and give us your feedback! Good luck surviving winter motherhood, were all in this together ;)

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Worth It November S2, Ep15

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:30:00 GMT

Thanks for joining us! This week we talk about things that we think are worth your time or money! We cover a book called “The Five Minute Time in” by Brittany Smart, DIP nails and Minted (think Christmas cards!) Rachel also gives us all the scoop on what kind of nails we are supposed to be doing this year, and tells us her inside secret to how she gets her nail inspiration ;) We hope you’ll tune in and let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you!

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Holiday Season S2, E14

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Welcome! It’s holiday season! On this episode we talk about Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Do you love trick or treating? Is your tree up before thanksgiving? Do you like traditional holiday meals or mix it up? We answer all these questions this week. So whether you’ve already seen the Grinch 4 times this year, or you’re all about Christmas staging in its own lane so thanksgiving can have a turn, we are so excited that you’ve decided to tune in, and hope you enjoy! If you don’t mind, head over to iTunes and give us a five star rating!

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In the News Nov. S2, E13

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Happy Monday! We are so glad you’re joining us to get all the scoop on current events ;) In this weeks episode, we cover our opinions on a classic Christmas song, the recent Kanye conversion, and Meghan King Edmonds latest family drama! This is your friendly reminder that these are just our opinions and we are so happy this platform allows us to give them! We hope you enjoy and have a great week! As always, good luck surviving motherhood!

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Dealing with Destructive Anger with Natalie Hixson S2, E12

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

On this weeks episode we talk to Natalie Hixson. Natalie is a life coach who specializes in helping moms over come destructive anger and burn out. Natalie walks us through how to recognize your anger and gives practical tips on how to overcome that. She gets real about things she struggled with as a mother and how we as moms are not alone! We can’t wait to hear what you think about this episode and encourage you to reach out to Natalie if you need help with your destructive anger! You can find her at www.nataliehixson.com and on Instagram @nataliehixson. Thank you for tuning in! And as always, good luck surviving motherhood :)

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Worth It October, S2, E11

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

It’s time for our “is it really worth it?” segment! In this segment we talk about products, places, books, etc.. and whether or not we think they’re really worth it! This week we talk about backing up your photos from your phone and a good place to store or display them, a foldable wagon, and we tell a van story that still has us laughing weeks later! (Although we weren’t laughing at the time it happened) If you have a spare second, we’d love for you to rate and review our podcast, and we hope it makes your “worth it!” List! Have a great week!

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Weather and Fall S2, E10

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode we talk about how we feel about transitioning to fall clothing, wonder if fall weather is ever going to make it to the south and spend quite a bit of time discussing mom shorts. We hope you enjoy this fun episode talking about fall! As always, thanks for listening and don’t forget to rate us on iTunes!

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In the News October S2,E9

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Welcome back! In this episode we talk about things that have recently been in the “news”. We’ll cover all the “very important” (aka not at all important) topics that have come up lately. This episode we talk about what the heck a VSCO girl is, The Bieber's wedding and Chip and Jo's new plans to build a hotel! To hear all our thoughts, tune in today! As always, thanks for listening and don’t forget to rate us on iTunes!

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Blended Families with Michelle Mansfield, S2 E8

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning into surviving motherhood podcast! On this podcast we love to feature moms of all kinds! This episode we feature Michelle (@happy_family_project) , she’s a stepmom who shares about her blended family and what makes it all work! She gives tips on what to do and what NOT to do to foster a successful relationship with your stepchildren. Michelle is an author and also gives us some insight to her new book coming out! (And maybe some freebies too 😉) Join us for some real talk!

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Military Mom with Ariel Beckham, S2 E7

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:22:00 GMT

On this episode of surviving motherhood podcast we talk with Ariel Beckham! She’s a mom of a precious two year old and military spouse! We talk with her about what it’s like to be a military family, what people think it’s like to be a military family, and how she handles the fear of the unknown associated with that! If you’re a military spouse, she gives great tips on navigating the military world! Tune in now and get a glimpse into the world of these families who serve so that we are free! We are so thankful for your service!

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Trending Now, S2, E6

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Welcome back! This is our first Cris and Rachel only episode in what seems like forever! In this episode we talk about things that have recently been in the “news”. We’ll cover all the “very important” (aka not at all important) topics that have come up lately. This episode we talk about Kanye, The bachelor, A Rod and Popeye's vs Chick-fil-a! To hear all our thoughts, tune in today! As always, thanks for listening and don’t forget to rate us on iTunes!

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NICU with Dr. Tara Venable

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMT

We are so excited about this episode! We have a repeat guest this time around, our friend and Dr Tara Venable! You may remember Tara from last season, she was on the podcast answering all of our general pediatric questions! Tara works in one of our local hospitals in the NICU (Neonatal intensive care unit), and for this episode we asked her to come on to talk about NICU specific things! We will jump into Cris' son Beckett's story of being in the NICU and cover all the things she wishes she had known during his time there. We hope this episode will help to educate and encourage any mommas who have been through, are going through, or have friends going through a NICU stay! We hope you join us, and as always... good luck surviving motherhood!

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Dentistry with Kaitie, S2 E4

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:13:00 GMT

Welcome back! On this episode we talk to Kaitie (@dr.kaitiebeetner) , a dentist in Santa Monica, CA! She gives us all the tips on taking care of our kids teeth! We talk about when your child's first trip to the dentist should be, what kind of tooth brush they should be using, foods you should avoid, and so much more! If you're looking for tips to healthy teeth, you're in the right place! Tune in, enjoy, and rate us on iTunes to let us know how we're doing!

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Adoption with Ashley of AR Southern Charm, S2 E3

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:20:14 GMT

On the episode we talk with Ashley from @arsoutherncharm about infertility, adoption and motherhood! We can’t wait for you to hear her heart surrounding adoption, the ins and outs of the process, and her journey into motherhood! If you stick around to the end you’ll even get a bonus laugh about AOL screen names ;) Thanks for tuning in and good luck surviving motherhood!

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1 Year Anniversary, S2 E2

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 10:32:32 GMT

Hey guys! We are so excited about this anniversary episode! On this episode we talk about our first year as podcasters! Well dive into our favorite interviews, awkward moments, and what we look forward to in season 2! We want to take a moment to say thank YOU. None of this would be possible without our listeners, guest, and our friendship! If you haven’t already, please go to where you rate your podcast and give us a 5 star rating! This helps boast our podcast in the iTunes least! We hope you enjoy this episode and have a great week!

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Back to School, Season 2, Episode 1

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:00:41 GMT

Hey everyone! We are so excited to be back with season 2 of surviving motherhood! On this episode we talk about getting back into the groove with school! We’ll discuss whether we are ready or not, how summer has gone, and how we’ve prepared for the new year! We’d love to see your kids first day of school pictures, so head over to Instagram, post and tag us @survivingmotherhoodpodcast!

We are so excited about what’s in store for season 2 and hope you’ll join us. Enjoy! And good luck surviving motherhood!

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Episode 45: Summer Vacation

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:30:00 GMT

It's that time of year! Summer vacation time! We talk about how we deal with kids being home for summer break, our most recent vacation and also our most expensive kid vacation. This will be our last episode until August, but head over to our INSTAGRAM to follow along on our summer adventures.

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Episode 44: Month of Motherhood Part 3

Mon, 27 May 2019 10:30:49 GMT

Today we chat about having teenagers and adult kids (and grandkids!) with Cris' mom Dyana/Nana. We also gathered answers from some of our other favorite moms to discuss. We talk about the most difficult phases of parenting and try to soak in all the advice for the years to come. Apparently having a teenager is hard! No shock there!

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Episode 43: Motherhood Month Part 2

Mon, 20 May 2019 10:32:00 GMT

Today Cris and Rachel tackle mothering toddlers and young kids. We talk about our favorite books, spending quality time with one kid at a time, and what the hardest age has been for us (SO FAR! lol).

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Episode 42: Motherhood Month Part 1

Mon, 13 May 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel sit down and talk about pregnancy and having a newborn. We answer listener questions and probably go a little TMI, so get ready!

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Episode 41: Make a Difference Monday

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Instead of our typical Worth it Wednesday in April, we're switching it up and talking about some our favorite companies that give back.

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Episode 40: Interview with the Kids, Griffen and Adalyn

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:19:00 GMT

This week we sit down with our oldest kids for what we thought would be a fun episode. They wiggled and giggled and bumped the mic about 10,000 times, but we managed to make it into an episode.

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Episode 39: Real Estate with Jessica

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT

We talk all things buying and selling homes with our friend Jessica, owner and operator of Parker and Scroggins Realty in Central Arkansas.

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Episode 38: Lindsey with Revive Lifestyle Medicine

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel chat with Lindsey with Revive Lifestyle Medicine. She specializes in hormone therapies, and aesthetic medicine.

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Episode 37: Mom Vacation Part 2

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Round two of our cruise recap!

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Worth it Wednesday Episode 11

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT

This week we talk home products, what we're watching and a beauty must have!

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Episode 36: Mom Vacation Part 1

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT

This is part 1 of our low down on our mom vacation, cruise to the Bahamas. Cris is turning 30 so we had to celebrate!

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Episode 35: Natural Living with Sara Funk

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:30:06 GMT

Cris and Rachel chat with Sara about all things motherhood and ways you can have a more organic lifestyle. Everything from fruit and deodorant can be natural! Sara shares her knowledge and helps us learn more about being more conscious about health.

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Episode 34: Pet Peeves

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel spend a little time ranting about some of their pet peeves.

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Episode 33: Becca of Little Z Sleep

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:30:00 GMT

We're chatting with Becca of Little Z Sleep about newborn, infant, and toddler sleep habits and training.

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Worth it Wednesday Episode 10

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:30:00 GMT

On this week's episode of Worth it Wednesday we cover several practical things and a little bit of fun!

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Episode 32: Household Management with Katie Rossler From SAHM to CHO

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel talk with Katie, a mom who teaches how to run your home like a business. She goes over ways planning, involving your family members and time management can help you be a more efficient house manager.

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Episode 31: Morning Routines

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel talk about their ideal and actual morning routines.

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Episode 30: Dr. Tara Venable, Pediatrician

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:30:00 GMT

Tara is a mom of 3, pediatrician and self proclaimed child safety enthusiast. Cris and Rachel chat with her on this week's episode about every question we could come up with concerning your child's health and wellness.

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Episode 29: Date Night with Camille of Friday We're in Love

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:30:00 GMT

Just in time for Valentine's day, Cris and Rachel talk to Camille with Friday We're in Love. We talk about how her Friday night date night tradition began, some of her favorite date night ideas and of course how to date on the cheap.

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Worth it Wednesday Episode 9

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:30:00 GMT

January's Worth it Wednesday Episode Includes-

Fuse Lenses

bObi Pet Robot Vacuum

Beddy's Bedding

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Episode 28: Self Care with Jaime from The Mac House

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:30:00 GMT

This week our guest Jaime from The Mac House blog chats about all things self care, recognizing burnout, and how to get out of survival mode.

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Episode 27: Dr. Jill Jennings OB/GYN

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:42:31 GMT

Cris and Rachel sit down and chat with Cris' own doctor. We chat about things that pregnant women shouldn't be embarrassed about, and even Dr. Jennings' experiences with her own pregnancies.

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Episode 26: Ciara with My Fussy Eater

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 11:30:00 GMT

Rachel and Cris interview Ciara on all things kid and toddler eating.

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Episode 25: Healthy Eating with Ashly from The Balanced Prep

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode Rachel talks with Ashly (thebalancedprep.com) about all things being prepared for healthy eating and starting the new year off right!

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Episode 24 : Fitness with Marietta McClure

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 06:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel talk fitness and working out with Marietta owner of McClure Fitness. She talks about the best options for fat burning workouts, how often you should be exercising and how to fit it into a busy mom's schedule.

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Episode 22: Kelsey Graves of We Heart Parties

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel interview Kelsey Graves of We Heart Parties. She gives practical party planning advice, how to save time and money and gives us some cute theme ideas! She also shares some great social media advice and introduces her new consulting venture.

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Worth it Wednesday Announcement

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:24:52 GMT

Just a quick update on our Worth it Wednesday segment.

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Episode 21: Interior Design with Erin of Kismet House

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel interview blogger Erin Conway of Kismet House Designs. We chat about the easiest ways to decorate your space, what to splurge on with your decor and how to choose a rug for your room.

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Episode 8: Worth it Wednesday

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:30:00 GMT

This week's episode Cris and Rachel dive into fun gifts to treat yourself! Perfect timing if you need to add some things to your Christmas list.

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Episode 20: Fashion with Kelssey

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel interview Kelssey from styledblonde.com who gives us all the details on fall and winter fashion, her favorite closet staples and how to mom while still looking cute and put together.

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Episode 7: Worth it Wednesday

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Cris and Rachel start the holiday season by talking about toys that their own kids love. (And some that as moms we're not a fan of!)

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Episode 19: Get to Know Cris

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

We've decided to let everyone get to know us a little better. So on this episode Rachel interviews Cris about fun, family and much more!

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Worth it Wednesday Episode 6

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

On this episode, we talk about cutting cable, house shoes and our favorite silicone wedding rings.

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Episode 18: Makeup and Beauty with Michelle's Beauty Room

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

On this episode, we talk about all things makeup with Michelle of @michelles_beautyroom_. She gives us opinions on all of her fave products, application tips and common beauty related mistakes.

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Worth it Wednesday: Episode 5

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel announce their latest giveaway winner, chat about kitchen appliances, phone cases and make a big SMP announcement!

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Episode 17: Parenting and Special Needs with Julie

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel talk with Julie, who discusses life and parenting with a child with special needs.

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Episode 4 Worth it Wednesday

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

Cris and Rachel talk about all kinds of things from cleaning products to shampoos and conditioners

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Episode 16: Getting to Know Rachel

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

We've decided to let everyone get to know us a little better. So on this episode Cris interviews Rachel about fun, family and much more!

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Episode 3 Worth it Wednesday

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Cris and Rachel talk about skin care and moisturizer, candles and how to keep your house smelling fresh and clean, and the latest hair tie trends.

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Episode 15: Artful Agenda with Katy Allen

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:30:17 GMT

We talk to the creator of Artful Agenda, the online calendar/planning service that combines function and beauty. Katy talks about balancing her business and personal life, what drove her to create Artful Agenda and more!

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Episode 2 Worth it Wednesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 05:00:00 GMT

On this episode, we talk about hair products, skin care and what we’re watching on tv!

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Episode 14: Organzing with Julia

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:35:47 GMT

Cris and Rachel talk about getting and staying organized with a special guest, Julia.

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Episode 1: Worth it Wednesday

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:45:52 GMT

Cris and Rachel announce their new segment, Worth it Wednesday!

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Episode 13: Kids Sports

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:30:46 GMT

Cris and Rachel talk about kids sports, and extra curricular activities and how to make it through them.

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Episode 12: Sarah with Modern Farmhouse Family

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:10:21 GMT

Rachel and Cris chat with Sarah from Modern Farmhouse Family about parenting and raising boys!

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Episode 11: Fall Family Pictures

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:30:26 GMT

Cris asks Rachel, a photographer, how to get the most out of your fall family session.

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Episode 10: Meal Prepping with The Balanced Prep

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:31:01 GMT

Cris and Rachel interview Ashly from The Balanced Prep and talk about meal prepping and planning, healthy eating and all the mom stuff too.

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Episode 09: Before You Have Kids

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:28:31 GMT

Cris and Rachel talk about what they recommmend doing before starting a family.

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Episode 08: Fall

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:46:05 GMT

Cris and Rachel chat about the upcoming fall season.

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Episode 07: Pet Peeves

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:24:23 GMT

Cris and Rachel talk about stuff that annoys them.

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Episode 06: Working Out

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:51:17 GMT

Cris and Rachel chat about the working out and all their feelings about trying to stay in shape.

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Episode 05: Cleaning

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:33:13 GMT

Cris and Rachel give you the low down on cleaning and procrastinating cleaning

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Episode 04: Meal Planning

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:42:30 GMT

Episode 04: Meal Planning

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Announcement Time!

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:05:42 GMT

Announcement Time!

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Episode 02: Back to School by Surviving Motherhood

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:11:28 GMT

Cris and Rachel chat about all things back to school! Lunches, school supplies and don’t forget the carpool.

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Episode 03: Birthday Parties by Surviving Motherhood

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:11:24 GMT

Cris and Rachel discuss kid’s birthday parties and how to survive in the Pinterest age.

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Episode 01: Introductions by Surviving Motherhood

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:09:13 GMT

Cris and Rachel introduce themselves and chat about being a mom.

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