37: How We: Mornings with Toddlers

We are closing out the season with a rapid fire episode where we share favorite things pertaining to mom life and some reflective conversation over the year. See you on the internet!

This week we are sharing our current favorite fall recipes! We both love this time of year -  filled with all the pumpkin and apple desserts, and you of course the soul-warming soups and chilis. Do you have an InstantPot yet?? Alli shares some IP staples in her household, and Boo gets excited to unbox and begin the exciting journey with her new pot! Join us this week, and please - head over to our Instagram and share with us your favorite fall-inspired recipes!!!   Pot roast - I use ketchup instead of worcestershire sauce Butternut Squash Soup Butternut Squash Chili Carrot Ginger Soup Tuscan Chicken Pasta Boos Pumpkin bread  Alli's Paleo Pumpkin Bread  Apple crisp  Homemade chex mix

Today we are sharing Allison's big house news and then sharing tips for making your house a home. Whether you are living in your forever home or you are a serially mover, like Boo, we have tips that have helped us make a happy space.  Design Inspiration https://www.youtube.com/c/DIYMOM http://kittycotten.com/ https://cupofjo.com/category/design/ https://livefreecreative.co/home-design-and-renovation/decorate/ https://www.cassmakeshome.com/ Rug Websites https://www.rugsusa.com/ Washable Rugs https://ruggable.com/

This week we chat about our favorite baby carriers! We have our good friend Christina join us to share her favorites as well, plus she shares about a local Hampton Roads babywearing group. This is her THIRD (!!!) time on the podcast now!! Previously she's shared her birth story with us, as well as chatted all things cloth. We love you, Christina, thanks again for joining! Carrier brands we LOVE: Baby Tula:  https://babytula.com/collections/ergonomic-baby-carriers/products/dreamy-skies-tula-baby-carrier Sakura Bloom:  https://lynnesstore2.myshopify.com/collections/shop-all/products/basics-linen-scout https://lynnesstore2.myshopify.com/collections/shop-all/products/basics-linen-onbuhimo?variant=36000639778981 Wildbird: https://wildbird.co/collections/all Solly: https://sollybaby.com/ BabyBjorn: https://www.babybjorn.com/baby-carriers/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-uH2qdWj7AIV1ODICh3legKuEAAYASAAEgJirvD_BwE Helpful tutorials: Wrapyouinlove: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TD5tW2aZxsf19vC8yu9jw Hampton Roads babywearing: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BWHRchatter/

Today we share what our morning routines look like these days. Starting with sharing with what mornings were like pre-kids,  what time we wake up, what we eat for breakfast and trying to wake up before our kids wake up to help have better days. 

Join us for our FINAL episode in our feeding series! This week we bring in another Fit4Mom friend, Missy. Mom of two, she shares with us her two very different feeding journies. If you'd like to get to know Missy better, give her a follow on her IG @Missydontkare. We love you Missy, thanks for joining us! 

Today we were inspired by our first episode where we each pick 3 questions to ask each other. We don't know what the other person's questions will be so you get to hear random questions and random answers! Enjoy this episode of us chatting and getting to know things about each other. 

Another week, another feeding story! This week we have Ali Maruca, mama to THREE beautiful babes. She's obviously got the whole feeding thing down right? Tune in as she tells us about her unique feeding journey with each babe! Thanks for joining us Ali, we loved having you!  If you'd like to get to know Ali more:

Since the only trips we’ve been taking have been in our cars, we share today about our top road trip tips for traveling with toddlers!

This week we sit down and chat with Bethany! While going into motherhood with her own plan and ideas for how feeding her son would go, she finds out rather quickly that her plans would need to change. In this episode, Bethany gives us a quick overview of her pregnancy and birth and then shares with us how her feeding journey affected her mental health and the changes she made to be the best mom possible for her son.  Bethany’s favorite products: Bottles: NUK MAM bottles