Aug. 8th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, Sarah and Lauren are back from a brief summer vacation where they took time away from the pod to spend time with their families. They each give a summer recap, highlighting some trips, events and sicknesses that swept the house along the way (ahh, mom life!). It’s a much needed catch up with the besties after too much time apart! Sarah shares her 1st ever COVID experience & the ladies laugh at how quick the summer went by… And just like that, they’re both ‘back to school’! They both share how they tried to make the most of their summer & hope you did the same. They close with their hits and misses of the week – Sarah sharing her victory over sugar and Lauren having some vocal struggles.
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July 11th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, Lauren & Sarah sit down with Heather Thomas a.k.a That Bread Lady. Heather has a passion for baking and shares the story of how she’s fostered her talents over the years. The ladies ask her all of her top baking tips, down to what equipment she uses and we even chat about the sourdough craze that took over America during the pandemic. Heather had her own in-home bakery for 10 years, has had events, and offers online education as well. She’s mastered many of her baking skills and shares a lot with the audience, including where to start if you’re new to it! Sarah and Lauren acknowledge their lack of kitchen skills but their love of bread – and they both leave encouraged to give it a shot. It’s a really fun and motivating conversation – why not learn a new skill this summer!? Find Heather on IG @thatbreadlady or at www.thatbreadlady.com
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June 27th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, Lauren & Sarah sit down to talk about organizing & creating the ultimate play room. If you have a designated area, this is a great conversation to encourage you to make it functional. Summer can be a great time to get organized and the ladies share some ideas on how to create a space for younger children & how to transition the room into teen hangout. They also share about The Tidy Citrus, an Arizona-based home organization company, that comes to Lauren’s house to help spruce up her pantry. They wrap up the episode with a funny confession Sarah makes regarding gas… which leads to some fun talk on all the bathroom things! They go there and it’s a pretty comical segment!!
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June 20th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies kick off the episode sharing their review of the new Lightyear movie and then Lauren shares a recent concert experience that she had. Which leads to a discussion on how our tastes and opinions of concerts have changed over the years – even naming a few of our all-time faves. They then give an update on how summer is going in their homes since school ended a few weeks ago. The ladies have very different plans this summer – Lauren feeling like it’s a full one and Sarah taking the more low key approach. They share what their kids have been doing and it’s a fun chat about the current happenings in their lives. They then close the show with their hits and misses of the week, Lauren sharing the books her children are reading and Sarah sharing a recent bedtime mishap with her youngest.
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June 13th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, Lauren and Sarah sit down with Nina from the Mom Knows podcast. Nina is an amazing woman & mother who has a top parenting podcast all about motherhood too. The women discuss why friendship is so important in their lives. They share stories of how they’ve each developed their “mom friends” over the years and encourage the listener with some ideas to help them develop their friendship too. Sometimes it can be a struggle to make time for socializing and the idea of putting yourself out there can be intimidating. But the ladies share the priority and value that friendship brings to their lives and how it can make life & motherhood that much more enjoyable! The three of them have a lot of fun in this care free but important conversation. Find Nina on her podcast, Mama Knows each Tuesday & on IG/TikTok @balkanina
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Making Mom Friends (w/ Nina from Mama Knows Podcast)
June 6th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies kick off the conversation with Sarah’s review of the new “Top Gun” movie. They talk about their love of the movie from their childhood and how much they loved it. They then share their takes on bizarre headlines happening in the news right now. Everything from a recent incident with the Mona Lisa to Kourtenay Kardashian’s wedding to Travis Barker. They chat about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and then Lauren launches into a cringeworthy story that happened to a friend recently involving a rat in the most random place ever! They then close with the week’s hits and misses – Sarah’s youngest finding the “middle finger” during church one day and Lauren starting macros!
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HOT TAKES: Top Gun, Bizarre Headlines & the Rat Story
May 30th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies kick off the conversation by talking about being sentimental as they go through the year-end things with their kids. They then move on to a chat about Marshalls vs. Ross and Sarah shares a favorite find she found recently! They ladies also give their love to all the families in Uvalde, Texas that were affected by the recent school shooting, sharing where they were when they were the news. They then dive into the bulk of the episode sharing a fun idea from Ralphie at @simplyonpurpose – about how to stop saying “no” so much to the kids and around the home. Have you ever thought about how many times you say “no” in a day? They share some good ideas about how to rephrase the conversations and modify your mindset to bring a more peaceful and positive approach to your parenting. They have fun breaking down the 4 approaches Ralphie shares and set some new goals for their own families as they go into the summer. They then close out with their hits it misses of the week. Sarah sharing her fresh new hair for the summer and Lauren’s miss of a recent long drive home.
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How to Say “No” & Create a Positive Home Environment
May 16th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies sit down to talk about the do’s and don’ts of hosting houseguests. They kick off the episode with a breakdown of the NBA playoffs and how their beloved Phoenix Suns tanked in game 7 of their series (so sad!). They chat about the rough games, sports- watching habits and then dive into the baby formula shortage that American moms are facing right now. They break down the headlines and how concerning this is for all mothers of infants – offering some guidelines & reminders. They then dive in to discussing hosting out of town guests. Sarah shares how she recently had her parents in town from Texas & they have fun chatting about the build up we all face when overnight guests are coming. They give ideas to get prepared, things you can do to help reduce stress and ways to be the ultimate hostess – really making it a vacation for your guests! It’s a fun chat with some great tips and you’ll hear how Sarah & Lauren prep & host when they have company staying with them. They wrap up the episode with their weekly hits and misses – Sarah talks about her guest room makeover with Designer Blvd and Lauren sharing how her oldest is off to Junior High, wrapping up their last week of school. Summer, here we come!
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Hosting Overnight Guests (What Not to Do & Making it a Great Experience!)
May 9th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies sit down with Sami Halverson, certified life coach and host of the Teen Life Coach Podcast. Sami spends her days specializing in helping teens face the anxieties of today’s world. Sarah opens up sharing that she faced bad anxiety during her teen years and has continued to have it throughout her adult years. They talk about how genetics and the makeup of the brain create circumstances to produce anxiety in the teen years, sharing that the teen brain isn’t fully developed until age 22 – 25. They discuss what teen anxiety consists of today in 2022, including how social media plays into it and the specific things that teens experience when using these services. They talk about some warning signs to look for as parents when your teen might be facing anxiety or depression… and so much more!
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May 2nd, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies kick off the episode giving their reactions to the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard case. They sound off on a few questionable things that have come out and share their initial thoughts on what’s happening. What do you guys think?! It’s an ongoing court battle involving one of the world’s biggest stars. Are you watching? They then spend the bulk of the episode talking about manners – sharing some funny examples throughout. There are a lot of manners that some of us probably haven’t thought about in a while, so it’s a great reminder episode! Everything from making eye contact, to knocking before entering a closed door. They touch on table manners and a they pet peeves they come at the dinner table! They close out with their weekly hits and misses – Sarah sharing how unorganized her drawers are and Lauren sharing how she still has a few unfinished projects around the house.
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Apr. 18th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies kick off the episode sharing a bizarre murder that happened in NYC then give a full run-down on Easter at their homes. They laugh at how holidays have just leveled-up since they were kids and how the burn out is real! They then share a Facebook post that Lauren’s mother in law sent her – talking about 8 fights worth totally having with your kids. They thought these were all so good – they had to shared on the podcast. They start with “the reading fight”, “the outside fight” and end with “the awkward conversation fight” and “limitation fight”. They of course react to each of the 8 with personal stories, goals they have for their own children and thoughts on how to implement these going forward. They close out with their weekly hits and misses – Sarah sharing a recent night away with her sister in law and Lauren feeling good that she’s finally got summer plans made.
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The finished product – a delicious meal that the whole family loves!
OK guys, if you’ve been a listener of ours for a while then you’ve probably heard my woes in the kitchen – and how overwhelming & intimidated cooking is to me! A few months back while recording, Lauren suggested I find a few meals/recipes, and nail those. Then have a good rotation of easy, go-to staples in my house.
My boys can be picky eaters from time to time, but I know that they love baked ziti. For some reason, they don’t like spaghetti (and I think the penne noodles are so much easier to eat for kids). So, that’s the meal I decided to make my own. I cook this at least every over week and it’s SO GOOD as leftovers (maybe even better!?). I taught my 9 year old daughter how to make this last time, and honestly I just had to observe (it’s super easy!). She absolutely loves being in the kitchen and I love seeing how proud she is after making the family dinner.
This recipe makes a 9×13 dish – plenty for the whole family (with leftovers) and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.
Here’s a few photos of the ingredients & process.
Love this seasoning blend, perfect to keep on hand
Right after mixing in the noodles to the meat mixture
Love this cheese from Sam’s Club, lasts forever
Ingredients: – 1 lb ground beef (I prefer 93% lean) – 1 jar of Rao’s Homemade Marinara sauce (**See my note below in the Instructions about the sauce) – 1 lb of Barilla Penne Pasta – 3 cups of Shredded Parmesan Cheese (I get the big container from Sam’s Club & just reuse it) – Garlic Herb grinder (pictured – I do about 5 cranks on this) – 1 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves – 1 tsp Garlic seasoning (powder form) – Salt to taste
Instructions: This recipe makes a 9×13 dish – plenty for the whole family (with leftovers).
Prep your 9×13 pyrex pan by spraying with olive oil – then set aside.
Preheat oven to 350.
Start boiling your water for your penne noodles – adding some salt and a little bit of olive oil (optional) to the water to reduce sticking when dry.
Once the water is boiling rapidly, add the penne and cook per the instructions on the box (I prefer the al dente instructions). Remember you are going to bake this after for a bit so, you don’t want them overly cooked.
In a large skillet, spray with olive oil to prevent sticking and brown your ground beef over medium-high heat.
***Once the beef is about 90% cooked, turn the heat down to low-medium and add the jar of Rao’s marinara sauce to the meat & mix. I then supplement with a jar of Prego marinara that I keep in my fridge. Adding enough extra sauce to get the sauce to meat ratio that I like. Rao’s is expensive and I’ve done this with the Prego everytime and it’s still delicious!
Mix in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese to the meat mixture. Add in the Dried Oregano, Garlic Herb grinder and Garlic seasoning to the meat mixture as well. Do this to taste – I am VERY liberal with my spices. I like the sauce to have tons of flavor, so don’t be shy! The 1 tsp amounts would be a good place to start.
Cook the meat mixture on low-medium for 5 minutes, stirring frequently (or until the cheese is fully melted). Reduce to simmer while you finish noodles.
Strain the cooked penne and add to the meat mixture in the skillet. Stir well, but turn off the heat. Once the noodles & sauce are combined, pour into a 9X13 pyrex pan.
Cover the mixture with parmesan cheese and then cover with foil (again, I’m very liberal with the cheese). Bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes (or until the cheese is melted). I usually remove the foil a couple minutes before taking it out to get the cheese a little brown.
Apr. 18th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies sit down with a fun starter, chatting about what their favorite app is on their phone. What app do you use most? They also break down the latest celebrity gossip with Bennifer getting engaged – laughing about the re-emergence of so many 2000’s icons. It’s a funny one, with Ben, Jen, Jen, Brad, Jen… They then dive into talking about their favorite cleaning products – sharing a very thorough list. Sarah shares her go-to mulitcleaner, the products she uses to remove dog stains & so much more. They debunk some major laundry detergent myths, and they find out that they’re using way too much detergent. If you have a favorite cleaning product that they didn’t share, go DM them @themomvoicepodcast on IG so they can share! They close out with their weekly hits and misses – Lauren took the kids on a hike and Sarah’s daughter getting a sweet accolade from her teacher!
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Apr. 11th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies kick off the convo chatting about the TV they’re watching at the moment. Namely, “Inventing Anna” and the Tyler Henry series that shows the medium connecting with spirits in the afterlife – do you believe in this? The ladies share a fun romcom they recently saw and can’t believe that Sandra Bullock is 57 years old!! (incredible!). They then dive into the episode topic of the 4 chronotypes of sleep – explaining what a chronotype is and how it can effect our days. The girls take a quiz and share their results live on the podcast naming whether they are a bear, lion, wolf or dolphin. They give a high level explanation of each chronotype and encourage the listener to discover their own! They then wrap up the show with their weekly hits and misses – Sarah sharing her miss of summer planning and Lauren giving some props to her oldest, Tristaan.
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The 4 Chronotypes of Sleep (& How They Impact Us!)
Apr. 4th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies are back & kicking off the show with the latest documentary Sarah watched on Kanye West. She shares her opinion on the rapper’s journey and the perception of fame. That leads right down to the reaction they had of Will Smith at the Oscars – you know they had to! They break down some thoughts on that and a few other TV shows. Sarah & Lauren then have a brief chat about online safety for our kids – talking about a recent video that went viral of a mom sharing her experience. They talk about how this mom’s child was preyed on in the popular game Roblox and share their quick reactions. They then chat about what they see at home and remind all the mamas listening to protect their children at all cost. It’s a great reminder to check the privacy and age filters on all games and apps. The ladies then close with their hits and misses of the week – Sarah lost a very big thing and Lauren committed to a far football team (with $5 a gallon gas!).
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Mar. 20th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies kick off their convo sharing a funny thought Sarah’s daughter had about the “bad finger” in China. Lauren shares a story from her recent Hawaii trip and the two speculate on how to introduce alcohol to little kids. They then dive into the topic of the week – those common baby myths that we all need to avoid. Sharing some fun facts and personal stories throughout. They end the episode with the week’s hits and misses – Lauren anxious to finish the exterior of their home and Sarah noticing a friendship developing between her kids.
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Mar. 7th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies are prepping you for your next Disney vacation! Sharing some of the post-pandemic things that have been applied at the parks and breaking down how to get the best experience. They start by sharing the different type of tickets you can purchase and let the listener know what they like to do. They then dive into the Disney reservation system as its a new procedure they’ve adopted since the pandemic. They talk about Genie+ and whether or not they think it’s worth the extra cost. How to do mobile ordering and how to map out your days at the theme parks. The ladies share their favorite treats at the parks and the can’t-miss rides! They think it’s such a special place for families and share a few of their favorite memories. If you’re planning a Disney vacation, make sure to checkout Lauren’s IG account @disneyonthedime – they share great tips and tricks to maximize your days!
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Feb. 28th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies are sitting down for a hot takes episode – kicking off the convo with some TV talk. Sarah shares that she recently watched “The Tinder Swindler” on Netflix and they dive into some other Netflix shows they’ve been binging lately. They also give a recap of Celebrity Big Brother and share their thoughts on the finale and the season as a whole. They discuss whether or not they would ever be on a reality show and if so, what kind? They then discuss the recent news of Russia invading the Ukraine and share their sympathies with those suffering right now. Reminding us all to find the joy in each day and hold tight to our family. They end the episode with the week’s hits and misses – Lauren’s son getting braces for the first time and Sarah sharing a tender moment with her daughter that week.
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Feb. 21st, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies kick off the convo by sharing an academic study printed in the Journal of Marriage and Family in 2015. Discussing the interesting stats researchers found on the impact we have when we spend quality time with our kids. It leads to a great talk about quality over quantity when it comes to time with your children. The ladies point out how intentional time will always have a more effective and positive impact on children – over a distracted, non-attentive day together. Lauren then shares a detailed account of her half marathon, talking all about the planning, the nerves, making it to the end and whatnot was like to run with her family! It’s been an ongoing journey on the podcast and great wrap-up to her journey. They then close out with their hits and misses of the week!
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Feb. 7th, 2022 – In this week’s episode, the ladies bring lots of fun and interesting chat. They kick off the episode by breaking down a TV show they’re into at the moment – which leads to a little celebrity gossip. You know they love their pop culture!! Lauren gives an update on her half marathon training as it’s fast approaching. Sarah and Lauren then dive into the episode’s subject – Encanto! Specifically, following an article where a therapist breaks down why we should be talking about Bruno. The ladies go through the characters of the popular movie Encanto, and talk about how we can see those personality types in our own families. It’s a fun but serious conversation about family dynamics. They close out with their hits and misses of the week Lauren’s family makes a big purchase and Sarah shares a super sweet moment with her toddler.
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