Today Jen joins us to discuss our fitness routines, how we developed healthy habits, and to reaffirm what we believe is the most important part of any health journey. Spoiler alert: Scrolling Instagram and wishing you looked like someone else isn't the trick. We talk about becoming confident and creating positive self talk in regards to our bodies, as well as changing the narrative around health and wellness for our kids. An amusing discussion about bed sheets and pajamas leaves us debating what is appropriate to sleep in. We also relive some fun moments from athletic events we've participated ..read more

Surprise-we're still alive! On this episode we reveal the reason we were gone for so long and how we're both doing now. We discuss the struggles of marriage, the importance of communication, learning to value yourself, and how to become confident outside of being a mom & wife. Basically, same old shit... but different. Plus, hear the moment we realize we entirely forgot what the heck we're doing. Grab a cocktail and join us for a deep discussion and some laughs. Happy Hour is back on. Cheers, bitches!   ..read more

We're talking all things holidays! Elf on the Shelf. To wrap or not to wrap? Teacher gifts. Real tree vs fake tree? Class parties. And of course, Santa. Enjoy!  ..read more

Join us for skinny margaritas as we introduce you to the final member of our Quad Squad. We address Ashli's feelings of exclusion from the earlier podcast episodes, as it relates to being a working mom. We circle back to previous discussions about juggling our kids with other responsibilities, asking our husbands for help and our desire for their attentiveness as fathers and partners. Find out about our experiences of "living in sin" and what we think about vow renewals. We discuss the different dynamic our kids have with grandparents who are around often versus those who are seen less frequen ..read more

Today's episode is a true to form happy hour where we catch up on a little bit of everything. We talk about the positive changes that have come from the difficult discussions surrounding emotional labor. We follow up on the husbands episode and share their reactions to hearing themselves on the show. We discuss participation in sports and activities, along with learning how to give up control in many aspects of our kids lives. We end up concluding that injuries of the private parts aren't as uncommon as we previously believed.  ..read more

It's been a long time coming... the guys are finally here to give their side of the story! We debate whether women are "crazy" or men are "dense". Chris shares his theory on value systems and hilarious first impression of Jose. The conversation surrounding emotional labor continues to consume us and we end up having some epiphanies about how we can all be doing better in our relationships. We discuss the complexity of expectations versus reality, our eternal hope that our husbands will someday become mind readers and why "thank you" isn't good enough ..read more

Jen joins us once again as we discuss an article that had all of us nodding our heads, slow clapping and feeling a little less alone. We talk about emotional labor and all the "invisible" things moms are tasked with doing. We compare what this looks like for stay at home moms versus moms that work outside of the home. We explore the difference between what our male counterparts think of when they consider a task "done" and how our higher standards keep us feeling stressed and just barely able to keep our heads above the water.  ..read more

Guess who's back? Back again?? Housewives are back...with a friend! For today's episode we've brought along one of our favorite humans for your listening pleasure. Jen shares the name she designated to our listeners and the reason you'll find her behind the bar at any party. We chat about the different dynamic of having a son and daughter, as opposed to two of the same. Jen shares the bittersweet story of losing her first pregnancy and how that life changing event has affected her parenting style. Discussion about the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks leads us into each of our own stories o ..read more

Once again Tatiana joins us as we discuss how social media has become a major factor in our real life relationships. We talk about joint accounts, shared passwords, and transparency with spouses. We debate what qualifies as “micro cheating” and whether likes, comments and follows are actually worth a fight. Jess divulges experiences that helped create boundaries within her marriage, while Danni explains how boundaries can be different for each spouse.  ..read more

This week we're answering listener questions! Find out how we feel about a long term relationship that might be over & how to manage your child being bullied. We talk about having more babies, what we consider the hardest part of our day & what we do to unwind. (Surprisingly, it doesn't include extensive consumption of alcohol.) Danni overhears strangers being critical of her daughters in public & is surprised by their concerns. The show takes a weird (and funny) turn when we discuss how movies leave out a significant piece in their portrayal of sex. Meanwhile, Jess tells us about ..read more