In this week’s episode (Practical Reminders for a Healthier Household) we share what we’ll be doing to celebrate our 100th episode of The Mom Voice! (What?! How did we get here!?). The 100th episode will be airing on Monday, Feb. 1st so make sure you’re subscribed – we have a fun show planned for that day where you’ll learn a few fun things about us you may not have ever guessed! To celebrate this landmark of ours, we’re going to be giving one listener a relaxing night away (the dream!). We’re going to cover a 1-night stay in a hotel and a $50 DoorDash gift card. Our hope is that our winner will have a night to relax, watch some movies, eat their favorite food and recharge! To enter, we’re just asking that you leave us a review wherever you listen – telling us what you like about the show! We will then be hand-selecting 1 listener for giveaway.
We’ve often mentioned on the show how the podcast can be a “one-way” channel at times. We are SO HAPPY to be here and just love sharing our lives with you – but we want your feedback! So, go listen to the show opener of this week’s episode for full details – and good luck!! We really do appreciate every single mama out there listening and think you’re doing the most important work!! xo Lauren & Sarah
This is a kid friendly slow cooker “dump” meal that you can prep ahead of time & freeze. No cooking is required at the time of freezer meal prep!
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs pork ribs
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 1/2 Tbsp seasoned salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
DIRECTIONS:
No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw pork ribs).
TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours). Serve with vegetable, rice or salad of choice.
This is a delicious crowd favorite that requires no cooking during meal prep! For a healthier option, we recommend serving over cauliflower rice – although the kids might prefer their favorite noodle!
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak)
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp minced garlic
3/4 low sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup red bell pepper
rice or noodles of choice (for serving)
green onion (for serving)
DIRECTIONS:
No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
Cut steak into bite sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw steak).
TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours (or HIGH for 2-3 hours). Serve over rice or noodles of choice and garnish with green onions.
This is a kid friendly slow cooker “dump” meal that you can prep ahead of time & freeze. No cooking is required at the time of freezer meal prep! For a healthier option, we recommend serving over cauliflower rice – although the kids might prefer their favorite noodle!
INGREDIENTS:
1 – 2 lbs. pork tenderloin
1 cup chunky applesauce
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp minced dried onion
DIRECTIONS:
No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw pork tenderloin).
TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours). Shred pork and serve over rice or noodles of choice.
This is a kid friendly slow cooker “dump” meal that you can prep ahead of time & freeze. No cooking is required at the time of freezer meal prep!
INGREDIENTS:
4 – 6 boneless chicken breasts
1 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw chicken breasts).
TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 hours). Chicken should come out whole but super tender. Serve with vegetable, rice or salad of choice.
For this freezer meal, you will prep the raw meat, seasoning and other ingredients. When ready to serve, you will cook in a crockpot the day of and serve with your rice of choice.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lbs round stead (cut into 1″ strips)
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 bag of frozen onion, green pepper and red pepper (mix)
4 tsp minced garlic
1 can – 16 oz. Italian style tomatoes
3 beef bouillon cubes
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp steak sauce
1 tbsp steak seasoning
DIRECTIONS:
No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw steak).
TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve with rice of choice.
This is a family favorite that everyone loves! While we use this sweet pork for enchiladas in this recipe – you can easily adapt this to tacos, nachos, salads, etc.
INGREDIENTS:
3 – 4 lb pork roast (or tenderloin)
1 bottle taco sauce (I use 2 cans el pato)
1 package taco seasoning
1 T cumin
1 cup brown sugar
1 can Coke
12 count soft taco flour tortillas
1 bag Mexican cheese blend
1 can enchilada sauce (to serve with)
DIRECTIONS (to cook the meat):
Cover roast half way with water in crock pot
Cook for about 6 hours (on low)
Drain water
Shred pork with forks, place it back in the crock pot and add in ingredients together with pork
Cook another 2 – 3 hours (on low) **Don’t be afraid to add more to any of these ingredients if you wish to give the pork more flavor.**
TO FREEZE:
Fill each tortilla with an even amount of sweet pork and add your preference of cheese.
Wrap tortilla to form an enchilada and transfer to Ziplock bag to freeze.
You will fill your Ziplock bag with the DRY enchiladas, label and freeze.
TO SERVE:
Remove your frozen enchiladas. In a casserole dish, spray the bottom of the pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Transfer enchiladas to the casserole dish.
Cover with enchilada sauce of choice and Mexican cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
For this freezer meal, you will fully cook the peanut sauce during meal prep. When done let cool, transfer to a Ziplock bag, label and freeze. We recommend cooking the protein of choice on the day of serving (in addition to the noodles).
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1–2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce, plus more for serving if desired (see note below)
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
8 ounces linguine noodles
1 bunch chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 limes cut into quarters
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
(Optional) Shrimp or grilled, sliced chicken or steak (about 8-10 ounces)
DIRECTIONS:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil, wash and chop the ginger, garlic, green onions, cilantro, lime, and nuts.
Combine the broth, peanut butter, Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until the peanut butter melts and the ingredients are combined.
TO FREEZE: Let sauce cool and transfer to a Ziplock bag. Label properly and freeze.
TO SERVE: Defrost the sauce & re-heat over low/medium heat. Cook the noodles to your taste. We recommend preparing your protein at this time. Dice and mix into the sauce when re-heating. Serve over cooked noodles, top with crushed peanuts & enjoy!
Jan. 18th, 2021 – In this episode, the ladies have a casual chat that spurred off of a well-visit Sarah’s daughter had that morning. But first, the episode starts off with a silly conversation of how old is too old to still get those boogers out of your kids noses?! They have a good laugh and admit whether or not they would tell a friend if they have something in their nose. Would you?! They touch on Bachelor Matt really quick and share their initial feelings before diving into a conversation about modeling healthier habits for our kids.
Sarah shares some insights that their pediatrician gave about snack options, serving sizes and much more. It’s an open discussion with practical reminders of how we can set better nutritional examples for our children and teach them about food. They share what the pediatrician recommended on treats, liquids and the ladies share that they are embarking on a new fitness adventure – pilates!
They close up with their hits and misses of the week, Lauren sharing that her second grade twins still write her little love notes at school and Sarah applauding her husband who’s officially taken over the house laundry – a major win! And unknowingly they both have misses with their dogs this week – can you say Dog Moms?!
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Jan. 10th, 2021 – In this episode, the ladies bring a topic to the table that’s crucial to every woman who walks the planet. They’re talking periods! Specifically sharing ideas on how to introduce this topic to your daughter. They chat about different ways to approach the subject, how to introduce products, and remind the listener to not let their negative experiences or feelings translate to their daughter. Granted we’ve all got our stories to share, it’s important to note put your stress or frustrations with the process on to them. They remind the listener that this can be a great bonding experience for mother and daughter. They wrap up the show with their hits and misses of the week, Lauren took on a big project, or lets say her husband did, epoxying the garage floors. Sarah shares a miss she had last week with a rude drive-thru attendant.
Thanks so much for tuning in and if you enjoy the Mom Voice, please consider leaving a rating and review. Follow the girls on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or YouTube @themomvoicepodcast or find them at www.themomvoice.com. New episodes released every Monday – so make sure to SUBSCRIBE! xo
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Jan. 4th, 2021 – In this episode, the ladies are back and so ready for the New Year! (I mean, aren’t we all?!). After taking a much needed holiday break, Lauren & Sarah sit down to kick off Season 3 and have a blast looking back at all the things 2020 taught them. The energy is high and they share lots of laughs as they reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly! As hard as 2020 was for every mother out there, they also have a lot to say about the moments shared, times together and how we all learned to do hard things.
The ladies are so happy to be back together! They close out with their hits and misses – Lauren sharing the hair products every curly-haired woman needs. And Sarah sharing a sweet win with their Christmas tree star.
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Dec. 21, 2020 – In this episode, the ladies sit down and get going with the topic of neighbor treats!! They have a serious love/hate relationship with this time of year – and all the constant treats being delivered by neighbors. It’s just so tempting! The girls share some of the fun ideas they’ve seen so far this season and Sarah brings up a recent errand to Sam’s Club, which begs the question, Sam’s Club or Costco? They debate and discuss buying in bulk and why it ALWAYS costs a fortune when doing a Costco run!?
They move on to the meat of the episode, which is the subject of time management. Lauren shares how she struggles getting it all done before winter break starts – and how time gets away unless you really map out your day. The ladies share tips on how to manage it all a little better; from setting a timer for a task, limiting social media and getting a morning routine down. There are more great suggestions that can help any mom manage their day. 2020 has been a doozie for us parents! Here’s to making 2021 a more productive, positive and efficient space.
They close out the episode with their regular hits and misses! Lauren’s hit was teaching her kids to ski (NO ski school!). And they had a great time together! Sarah’s ends with her miss on how PMS is totally wrecking her week. She feels the bad moods rising and is already feeling bad for her husband!
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Dec. 14th, 2020 – In this episode, the ladies sit down together after taking the Enneagram personality test! They’ve heard everyone talking about this lately and wanted to check it out. Oddly enough, they both shared the same score after completing the test. This surprised them at first but then discover that it may be the underlining connection that makes them such great friends! They discuss each of the Enneagram types (1-9) – what they are and the characteristics of each. They then take it a set further and talk about how you can incorporate these traits into improving your parenting! Suggesting some ideas, discussing pitfalls and what to look out for for each personality type. They chat about how each of these traits are essential in a thriving community and that there is no “bad” type.
The women close out the show with their regular hits and misses. Sarah shares her hit based around their new puppy while Lauren deals with a miss during recording! (An important present was delivered with a revealing shipping box, and the kids got the delivery. Oh no!)
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Dec. 10th, 2020 – In this episode, Sarah and Lauren sit down for a mid-week mom chat. They start off by sharing who their favorite celebrity mom is and that leads into a discussion about The Office! Lauren and George are re-watching the series from the very beginning while Sarah has never seen it (shocking, right?!).
Lauren then shares that she’s watching Season 4 of The Crown which focuses on Princess Diana. This leads into a discussion on the royal family and they share some of their thoughts on the responsibility they are called to. Sarah shares a somewhat controversial take on Princess Diana and it then leads into the topic of divorce. What do you think of the royal family?! Are you as fascinated as they are?! Head to IG and share your opinion!
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Dec. 7th, 2020 – In this episode, Sarah and Lauren are catching up after the Thanksgiving break and have lots to cover!! For the first time ever they are recording remotely (so apologies to the listener for the sound quality). The girls haven’t seen each other in almost a month, what?!! Lauren first hits on her experience at Walt Disney World with her sisters, sharing that she had a great trip and some thoughts on doing Disney during the pandemic.
Sarah updates us about her time in Texas and announces a big family surprise she brought home with her! She also mentions how it was her first time flying diaper-free and how she’s entering a whole new phase of life!! Lauren also shares the big news that she tested positive for COVID over break, sharing what her family has experienced, all from symptoms to quarantine (again!). The ladies are so glad to be back to their weekly therapy session and appreciate each of you being here!!
They close out the show with some classics hits and misses. Lauren has lost her keys AGAIN and Sarah finally has her Christmas cards out ahead of the game!
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Nov. 30, 2020 – In this episode, the girls sit down with Emme Diane, pro esthetician, adult acne specialist and founder of the Emme Diane skin care line. The Mom Voice has received so many requests for skin-based topics, especially around adult acne this year and Emme is the expert on the topic – sharing many of her secrets here!
The conversation starts at the beginning with basic questions exploring why we get break outs, blackheads and the story behind those painful blemishes (i.e. cystic acne). Emme is so full of knowledge! You’ll hear lots of new terms and the girls have fun commenting throughout. Emme introduces them to the concept genetically defective pores and they then review the top 5 causes of adult acne. They review when to see the doctor, acne medications, why natural/organic can be bad for your skin and if oil cleansers are all they’re hyped up to be!
Emme touches on face mapping, what types of treatments to avoid if you are acne-prone and of course MASKNE! They wrap up the chat with a quick hit on melasma vs. sun spots and Emme shares what you can do to treat them.
The ladies forego their hits and misses this week due to time but will be back next Monday with another fun episode! Find Emme on Instagram @emmediane and shope her products online at www.emmediane.com.
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Nov. 16, 2020 – In this episode, the girls chat with Al Carraway author of Wildly Optimistic and the Tattooed Mormon. Al is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, a wife and mom to 3 cute kids! She’s written multiple books sharing her spiritual journey and how she feels called to lift others with her story. As Sarah and Lauren are religious, they dive in to the topic of how Al became the Tattooed Mormon and hear the story behind that name. She shares her spiritual conversion story and how finding God impacted her.
The girls kick off their discussion with a quick game of Burning Questions to get to know Al better. The ladies discuss her new book, Wildly Optimistic, and she shares how she’s able to stay optimistic during challenging times. This applies to all of us more than ever with a year like 2020. Al shares some inspiring moments that helped define her and how leaning on your faith is a necessity. Both Lauren and Sarah agree that finding hope and staying optimistic in this crazy time will be the success of your family.
The ladies forego their hits and misses this week but will be back soon with another episode! They hope felt lifted up by the powerful messages this week. Find Al on Instagram @alcarraway and find her books on Audible or wherever you buy your books.
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Nov. 13, 2020 – In this episode, the girls have a quick sit down to chat about their Christmas prep (or lack thereof!). Sarah opens up the video game discussion, with her debating on getting her kids a Nintendo Switch this year. Both girls give their honest thoughts on video games and Lauren shares how her kids have been since getting the XBox. What do you think about video game consoles? Do you have them? How young did you start?
They then start talking about Santa and whether or not he should get the credit for the big gift?! They chat about how different families do Santa differently and Lauren shares some thought-provoking thoughts on the topic.
They then wrap up the show with their hits and misses of the week. Lauren shares her hit of meal prep night and Sarah’s miss of sleeping in her makeup – and how it’s happening way too much lately!
Thanks so much for tuning in! Follow the girls on Instagram @themomvoicepodcast or find them at www.mom-voice.com. New episodes released every Monday – so make sure to SUBSCRIBE! xo
Nov. 9, 2020 – In this episode of the Mama & More series, the girls sit down with hair queen Amber Fillerup Clark. They dive right into her journey and how she’s created her hair empire. It all began ten years ago with her YouTube braid tutorials, which led to a successful blog that opened many doors for her. After taking the plunge, Amber and her husband moved to NYC to pursue this emerging career! After gaining a huge Instagram following, the opportunities kept coming and Amber was soon making a career out of it all. As one of the first influencers, she shares how documenting her family life, fashion, hair and lifestyle became something big. We’ve all loved following along! She has since launched two hair companies – BFB Hair Extensions and the Dae Hair Care product line (sold online and in Sephora stores).
The ladies continue the conversation into her home life and how she juggles motherhood and a busy career! Amber shares her parenting style and some of her best travel advice with kids. Lauren and Sarah give their reviews on the Dae products and Amber also gives some great hair tips!
Amber really is an example of ambition and drive – you can’t help but see her passion for her work! She really shows that if you can dream it, you can achieve it and shares some of her top tips to any woman looking to start a business today. She’s also is a loving mother with such a kindhearted spirit, find her on IG at @amberfillerup.
Thanks so much for tuning in! Follow the girls on Instagram @themomvoicepodcast or find them at www.mom-voice.com. New episodes released every Monday – so make sure to SUBSCRIBE! xo
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