Christine Pittman on Cooking for Busy Families

EP544. Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all the Canadian listeners! In today's solo episode, Renee is complaining about homework (her son is in Grade 2) and, she is sharing all the small things she changed in her diet that have made a huge impact! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renee sits down with Christine Pittman, founder of Cook The Story, to talk about how her passion for food turned into one of the most trusted online recipe hubs for busy families. Christine shares how her cooking evolved from feeding a new baby to feeding teenagers (and herself!) — and the real-life systems she’s built to make dinner less stressful. They get into the mental load of meal planning, teaching kids to cook, tackling leftovers, and why it’s okay to skip the “perfect” family dinner. Plus, Christine shares her best tips and tricks for weeknight cooking — and how to actually use those kitchen gadgets that have just been gathering dust.Find Christine: Instagram: @cookthestoryWebsite: https://cookthestory.com/Podcast: Recipe of the DaySponsors:Wayfair — Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. Find it all for way less at https://www.Wayfair.com. Skims - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at www.SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. https://www.skims.com/momroomName Bubbles - Visit www.namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order.Cowboy Colostrum - For a limited time, our listeners are getting 25% off their entire order. Just head to CowboyColostrum.com and use code MOMROOM at checkout.RENEE REINA  Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina  TikTok: @thereneereina  Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, Renee kicks things off with a full recap of her unforgettable night at the Shawn Mendes concert... yes, she actually touched him! Then, she pivots to something a little more practical: money talk. After sitting down with her cousin Jett (a.k.a. “a Finance Guy”), Renee breaks down what she learned in the most relatable, non-boring way possible. Think budgeting, investing, and financial mindset... but explained like you’re chatting with a friend over coffee.It’s part fangirl, part finance, and 100% real life talk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep541. Renee sits down with Esther Hallam, founder of Nara Organics, to talk about what inspired her to launch a baby formula company from the ground up in a space usually dominated by big pharma. Esther shares the challenges she faced after her daughter was born, when breastfeeding became painful, and how that experience led her to create a cleaner, whole-milk–based formula. They also dive into the postpartum phase of new mom life — from the guilt that so often surrounds feeding decisions to the reality of balancing motherhood while starting a business (no small feat!). Find Esther:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/estherhallam/ Website: https://nara.com Sponsors: Wayfair — Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. Find it all for way less at https://www.Wayfair.com.  Skims - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. https://www.skims.com/momroom Name Bubbles - Visit namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order. RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep541. Renee sits down with Esther Hallam, founder of Nara Organics, to talk about what inspired her to launch a baby formula company from the ground up in a space usually dominated by big pharma. Esther shares the challenges she faced after her daughter was born, when breastfeeding became painful, and how that experience led her to create a cleaner, whole-milk–based formula. They also dive into the postpartum phase of new mom life — from the guilt that so often surrounds feeding decisions to the reality of balancing motherhood while starting a business (no small feat!). Find Esther:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/estherhallam/ Website: https://nara.com Sponsors: Wayfair — Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. Find it all for way less at https://www.Wayfair.com.  Skims - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. https://www.skims.com/momroom Name Bubbles - Visit namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order. RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP540. In this vulnerable solo episode, I open up about my history with weight and body fluctuations, and how it’s showing up for me right now. After seeing a photo of myself recently and not even recognizing the person in it, I did something I’ve never done before: I bought a scale. I’ve gained about 15 pounds in the past year, and I’m sharing honestly about my decision to make some changes! I talk about how it feels almost taboo to admit that you want to lose weight these days (am I going to be cancelled?), and the mindset shifts I’m working through as I focus on my health and wanting to feel my best. I also break down the simple dietary changes I’m making and yes, I get specific with numbers, including how much I used to weigh, what I weight now, and what my goals are. If you’ve ever felt conflicted about your relationship with your body or guilty for wanting to make a change, this conversation is for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP540. In this vulnerable solo episode, I open up about my history with weight and body fluctuations, and how it’s showing up for me right now. After seeing a photo of myself recently and not even recognizing the person in it, I did something I’ve never done before: I bought a scale. I’ve gained about 15 pounds in the past year, and I’m sharing honestly about my decision to make some changes! I talk about how it feels almost taboo to admit that you want to lose weight these days (am I going to be cancelled?), and the mindset shifts I’m working through as I focus on my health and wanting to feel my best. I also break down the simple dietary changes I’m making and yes, I get specific with numbers, including how much I used to weigh, what I weight now, and what my goals are. If you’ve ever felt conflicted about your relationship with your body or guilty for wanting to make a change, this conversation is for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep539. This week, Renee chats with Stephanie O’Dea, bestselling cookbook author and host of The Slow Living Podcast, about what happens when you swap hustle culture for a slower, more intentional way of life. Stephanie shares how a New Year’s resolution to use her slow cooker every day for a year turned into viral fame, cookbook deals, and a career she never saw coming — all while raising three kids. They dig into why “fast” doesn’t always mean better, how to push back against hustle culture, and the simple systems that make everyday life calmer and more sustainable. Stephanie also opens up about parenting in the age of social media, money lessons she’s passed on to her kids, and the daily habits that keep her grounded. It’s part inspiration, part real talk — and encouragement to choose presence over perfection. Find Stephanie: Website: https://www.ayearofslowcooking.com/ Podcast: Slow Living Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieODea.author Sponsors: Wayfair — Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. Find it all for way less at https://www.Wayfair.com.  Skims - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. https://www.skims.com/momroom Name Bubbles - Visit namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order. RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep539. This week, Renee chats with Stephanie O’Dea, bestselling cookbook author and host of The Slow Living Podcast, about what happens when you swap hustle culture for a slower, more intentional way of life. Stephanie shares how a New Year’s resolution to use her slow cooker every day for a year turned into viral fame, cookbook deals, and a career she never saw coming — all while raising three kids. They dig into why “fast” doesn’t always mean better, how to push back against hustle culture, and the simple systems that make everyday life calmer and more sustainable. Stephanie also opens up about parenting in the age of social media, money lessons she’s passed on to her kids, and the daily habits that keep her grounded. It’s part inspiration, part real talk — and encouragement to choose presence over perfection. Find Stephanie: Website: https://www.ayearofslowcooking.com/ Podcast: Slow Living Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieODea.author Sponsors: Wayfair — Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. Find it all for way less at https://www.Wayfair.com.  Skims - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. https://www.skims.com/momroom Name Bubbles - Visit namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order. RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP538. In this episode, I’m showing up real and raw to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of mom life. From navigating the chaos of solo parenting while sick, to my ongoing battle with chronic sinus infections, I’m sharing it all. I also open up about those moments when your child says something that stings... only to remind myself that their little prefrontal cortex isn’t fully developed yet. And for a wild twist, I tell the story of my sinus surgery in 2015 that went horribly wrong (yes, it’s as bad as it sounds). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices