To Retreat, or Not Retreat? EP78

A silent spiritual retreat weekend, taking the time to think about each kids’ needs, and some habits of good sleepers (adults) from a sleep book titled, "The Sleep Book," by Dr. Guy Meadows. We are SO LOW key in this episode, it's unbelievable. You might even want to listen to this if you need something to relax you to fall asleep. Next episode we will have a special guest with an amazing conversion story. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠⁠⁠⁠  We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  [email protected] 10% your entire purchase at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ChewsLife⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Annie's winery day trip date, Sarah’s trip CA with one baby, how it feels great to step away, inviting older couples over for dinner to widen your perspective, and some of Sarah’s thoughts on the book Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy! ⁠ Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠⁠⁠ (Episode is ad free on Patreon+ bonus stuff) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  [email protected] 10% your entire purchase at ⁠⁠⁠ChewsLife⁠⁠⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Mom retreats we loved and hated (and when to retreat from your kids into the bathroom), ideas for immediate consequences to have in your back pocket, first reconciliation, and Annie’s dislike of public forum Q&A’s - it’s a catch up episode! ⁠Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠⁠ (Episode is ad free on Patreon+ bonus stuff) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  [email protected] 10% your entire purchase at ⁠⁠ChewsLife⁠⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Practical tips for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving when you’re pregnant or nursing and have got littles to care for during Lent. Simple (not easy!) ideas focused on mindfulness and drawing you closer to Jesus during this season of preparation. 🙏🏼✨Episode 62 is Ad Free on the Patreon app + bonus content✨Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 Sarah's book recommendations: The Easter Story by Brian WildsmithPetook by Caryl Houselander, illustrated by Tomie daPaolaThe Three Trees by Angela Elwell HuntEaster by Jan Pienkowski The End of the Fiery Sword by Maura Roan McKeeganEaster by Fiona French - beautiful stained glass style illustrationsJesus by Brian WildsmithGospel of John on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0D_qFPb4oWe'd love to hear from you ✉️ [email protected] 10% your entire purchase  at ChewsLife with the  code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 Sacred by DesignYour sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Was your weekend relaxing? Nope. Chatting about how we do weekends, switching off with husbands, different combos of kids, activities or not, how to refresh when the grind never stops and how to make the weekend feel different, because a relaxing weekend with littles is not a thing 😂 Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠ (Episode is ad free on Patreon) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  [email protected] 10% your entire purchase at ⁠ChewsLife⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Annie sharing about weaning, then explaining vaginal steaming, then oversharing 🫣🤣 but we’re glad you’re here for it! 😆 Resources on Breastfeeding Happily: More on Vaginal Steaming from the midwives experts. Holistic Lactation- Herbs, Support and the best IG tidbits Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding: From the Nation's Leading Midwife The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Completely Revised and Updated 8th Edition (La Leche League International) ⁠Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠  We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  [email protected] 10% your entire purchase at ⁠ChewsLife⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Hear the behind the scenes action of the awesome Saints Alive podcast from co-founder Melissa Dee- we chatted with her about her role in the show, her kids’ names and patron saints, discernment with your spouse when desires differ, and how the Holy Spirit is always at work even when things feel really hard. 🎧 Saint Padre Pio Saints Alive Episode 📋 Saints Alive Website and Free Printable Resources 🔗 Saints Alive on IG Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 (Extended content with Melissa on Patreon!) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  [email protected] 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Our protocols for holiday travel/disruptions/sanity/teaching virtues- plus Sarah's updates regarding hair cuts and running, while Annie complains about chocolate Advent boxes- we’re chatting and catching up! LH Ovulation Strips Explained (Watch the whole thing if you're watching it, I beg of you) Ovulation Strips Amazon Good Brand (not a sponsorship or affiliate) Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠ ⁠ We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ (unless you're going to try to tell Annie why Advent chocolate boxes are a good thing- she's too far gone man) [email protected] 10% your entire purchase at ⁠ChewsLife⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10

Letting that mom (or your mom) correct your kid, even if she does it “the wrong way,” we chat about accepting the help and advice we’re given - this is the village! Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 ⁠ We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ [email protected] 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10

Inspired by the National Eucharistic Revival, we are chatting about our recent thoughts about the Eucharist, drawing from the Catechism and our time in Eucharistic Adoration. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 ⁠ We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ [email protected] 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10