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After a short break from the podcast, we're back with some life updates and a look at what's to come for the podcast moving forward. We have loved every single second we've spent here on Table Talk for Moms. This wasn't an easy decision but we know it's what's best for our families right now! We aren't going far! Come hang out with us over on our socials and website for delicious recipes and more mom talk! SixSistersStuff.com Instagram.com/SixSistersStuff Facebook.com/SixSistersStuff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you find yourself asking for show recommendations, inspirational follows on social media, podcasts, or other things from your friends, I'm here to give you exactly what I'd give you! From one mom to the next, here's what's getting me through right now. Current Favorites: Blow Dryer Brush This is Kingdom Podcast Great Ideas for Kids - Megan Jensen Instagram Inspo Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever experienced "mom brain"? I know I have! Today we're talking about what it is, and sharing some classic mom brain moments YOU submitted! Today's Sponsor: a2 Platinum - Get 25% off your first purchase of a2 Platinum baby formula when you visit a2platinum.com/TABLETALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living away from family, we've had our fair share of road trips over the last few years! I've compiled all of my best strategies to make our drives go as smoothly as possible (or as smooth as driving with kids, toddlers, and babies can be!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have the goal of sitting down together with your family a little more often this year? We're going to help you make that happen! Here are 10 easy meal ideas you can add to your rotation (picky eater approved!) 8 Can Taco Soup Asian Beef with Snow Peas Easy Chicken Alfredo 7 Layer Dip Burritos Chicken and Broccoli Casserole BBQ Chicken Taquitos Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner One Pan Baked Parmesan Chicken and Vegetables Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm no expert in goal setting, so I decided to bring one on instead! Jon has always been amazing at goal setting and does such a great job at bringing me back to reality to set realistic goals I can actually achieve and feel proud of. Today he's walking me through my biggest goal of 2024 LIVE so you can hopefully get an idea of how to simplify your own goals too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing beats a good family tradition around the holidays! We're sharing a few new ideas to help you ring in the new year with your family. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave us a quick rating and review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be easy to take on a little too much as a mom, especially during the holiday season. Tons of places to be, people who need volunteers, donations, parties, etc. Creating healthy boundaries and learning when it's okay to simply just say "no" can be difficult, but is important in keeping your mental health in check! We're sharing a few ways you can get around just simply saying "no", but still getting your message across, guilt free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're struggling to find some gifts for your teen or tween aged girls, here are a few suggestions we're getting our own girls! Find our full Teen Girl Gift Guide here! Today's Sponsor: CoPilot -- Use my link go.mycopilot.com/TABLETALK to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness if you sign up before February 1st! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The question that comes up every single December... what are you getting your husband for Christmas!? We see tons of gift guides around the internet but today we're sharing some practical ideas that might actually work for you! Husband Gift Guide Mom and Mother-in-Law Gift Guide Other Gifts Mentioned: Bluetooth Headphones VR Oculus OURA Ring Bidet Attachment Push-Up Board Breakfast Sandwich Maker Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review down below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're off with our families for some holiday fun, but we didn't want to leave you hanging! We're replaying one of our most popular episodes from last year! Did you grow up with some fun family traditions? The holidays always revolve around some of our very favorite traditions! Our mom was the BEST at making sure we felt celebrated, and made every holiday so magical. She's here sharing some of our own traditions, some of your traditions, and some other ideas you can easily implement into your own family! This episode originally aired as episode 12. Follow along with us on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm very familiar with the holiday loneliness or the holiday blues, so I'm sharing everything I do to get out of them! Here's a hint... it's to STOP thinking about myself and START thinking about others. I'll share some tips on quick ways you can offer some simple service and start feeling better right away! Episode Sponsor: CoPilot - Start feeling fit and fabulous! Use this link go.mycopilot.com/TABLETALK to start your free 14 day trial with your own personal trainer on CoPilot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camille is running us through her family's "cell phone contract" that has worked so well for her and her teenagers in navigating the world of cell phones. We'd love to hear what works for your family in introducing these into your kids lives too! Today's Sponsor: T.N. Dickinson's - T.N. Dickinson's is the brand families have trusted for gentle and effective personal care, first aid and skincare for over 150 years. Find it in store near you today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The kid having a tantrum on the grocery store floor? That's me! The mom who sent her kid to school dressed up for Halloween on the wrong day? Well... that one was you! It may not be ghost stories, but some of these mom fails haunt us years later! Today's Sponsor: One Skin - Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TABLETALK at OneSkin.co #OneSkinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought that another mom had it easier? Better? Or just had everything all together? Today's episode was inspired by those exact thoughts! We're taking it to a vote with a Would You Rather game, the mom edition! Come hang out with us on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bringing home her third baby any day now, Kendra's getting ready for the hospital! She's sharing what she truly needs and doesn't need at the hospital, and a few things you might want to consider having handy for when you bring that baby home. These would all make great gift ideas for any expecting mom as well! Links from today: Sound Machine Lounge Set Today's Sponsor: T.N. Dickinson's - T.N. Dickinson's is the brand families have trusted for gentle and effective personal care, first aid and skincare for over 150 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're full on Swifties, and we're proud of it! Today Steph is taking a different approach and instead of diving into the usual fandom of Taylor Swift, she's talking about a few life lessons Taylor has taught her over the last few years! Episode Sponsor: Start feeling fit and fabulous! Use this link go.mycopilot.com/TABLETALK to start your free 14 day trial with your own personal trainer on CoPilot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditions don't have to be complicated, and today we're showing you how! Steal these 10 EASY Halloween traditions for your spooky season! Want to continue this conversation? Come hang out with us over on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know you can freeze white rice? What about PB&J sandwiches? Have you ever wished you could still make dinner on those nights when you have two different soccer games for two different kids? Well don't you worry, we have you covered! Today we're sharing our best "hacks" for making dinner happen, even when it seems like we don't have enough time to do it! Today's Sponsor: T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel - T.N. Dickinson's is the brand families have trusted for gentle and effective personal care, first aid and skincare for over 150 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to have the fabulous Dr. Nicole Sparks, an OB-GYN, to talk all things postpartum and self care. As a mom of three herself, and an advocate for maternal care, Dr. Sparks has so many great ideas on thriving during your "fourth trimester." We're so grateful she took the time to talk with us today! Today's Sponsor: T.N. Dickinson's - T.N. Dickinson's is the brand families have trusted for gentle and effective personal care, first aid and skincare for over 150 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camille's bringing on a guest today, her husband Jared! They've been married for just shy of 20 years and today they are spilling a few tidbits of advice and hard lessons they've learned in that time. Episode Sponsor: OneSkin - Get 15% off OneSkin with code TABLETALK at OneSkin.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for ways to encourage your children to grow and learn? Join us today while we talk to Jeri Lin Brown from Learning is Disruptable podcast about just that! Jeri shares ways to make every day with your kids special and fun! Listen to the Learning is Disruptable Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Lauren's bringing on her husband to talk about the experience of marrying into a family with a TON of traditions. We're talking traditions we've decided to keep with our own families, and reading your in-laws traditions too (the good, the bad, and the ugly!) Come join us over on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our first official BOOK CLUB episode! We're often sending each other new book and podcast recommendations and we thought you might like a few too! Books: Finlay Donovan is Killing It - Elle Cosimano Remember Me? - Sophie Kinsella American Royals - Katherine Mcgee Without a Hitch - Mary Hollis Huddleston and Asher Fogle Paul I Like Me Anyway - Brook Romney Magnolia Story - Chip and Joanna Gaines Chase the Lion - Mark Batterson Famous for a Living - Melissa Furgson Podcasts: Correct Opinions Moms and Mysteries / Murder With My Husband Scamanda The Retrievals Minimal-ish Impact: Parenting with Perspective (find his episode on Table Talk for Moms HERE) Jesus Calling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all felt burnt out, in a funk, or just not as productive as we'd like to be. It's totally normal and you are not alone! In today's episode we're talking about a few ways we get out of that "mom funk" and feeling good about our place in this journey of motherhood. Today's Sponsor: One Skin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TABLETALK at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 5 kids, 5 and under, Steph became the master of routines and schedules. Today she's sharing what's worked for her, and how even a loose schedule can benefit everyone day and night! With school starting this month, it's a great time to audit your current routines and find a few ways to take some stress off your plate. You got this mama! Thanks for listening! Come check us out on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have any fun back to school traditions? We're sharing a few we grew up doing, along with a ton of other fun ideas to help you make the start of this new school year special! Come follow along with us over on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sharing everything we would consider a MUST for bringing home a baby! Whether you're in the baby stage, know a mom-to-be, or just love hearing what you might use someday, we hope this gives you some great ideas! Products Mentioned: Zipper Pajamas Backpack Diaper Bag Baby Wrap Baby Swing Baby Bouncer Nose Frida Baby Brezza Lanolin Velcro Swaddles Baby Monitor Owlet Monitor Halo Bassinet Sound Machine Baby Sleep Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Trigger Warning* : This episode discusses adult relationships and sexual intimacy, probably not suitable for little ears! Today we dive into the topic that we're always a little hesitant to discuss. Ariel Finlinson from Ladies Talking Love is here to answer questions about sex and help us understand our desires and what we truly need to maintain a healthy intimate relationship. She does such a great job at making everyone feel comfortable wherever they may be in this journey and we know you will love her as much as we do! Want to hear more from Ariel? Here's where you can find her! Instagram: @Ladies.TalkingLove Website: LadiesTalkingLove.com Podcast: Ladies Talking Love Additional Resources Mentioned: "Come as You Are" - Emily Nagoski Carlie Palmer Webb Kristin Hodson Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife Camden Morgante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's a quick camping trip, or an excursion out of the country, traveling with kids can be stressful! But it can also be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences as a parent. Steph's sharing a few things she's learned over the years traveling with her 5 small children that might help you have a more positive experience! Want to learn more? Come join in on the conversation on Instagram at @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The effort we put into motherhood is challenging and rewarding, unlike anything else. After a traumatic accident with her daughter, Camille tells us how she's come to "seek and expect" miracles in her life, and especially in motherhood. Read Russel M. Nelson's talk about "seeking and expecting miracles" HERE. Want to continue this conversation? Come follow along with us on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that summer is in full swing, we're sharing some ways that you can truly focus on having FUN this summer with your kids.  Want to continue this conversation? Come join us on Instagram at @TableTalkforMoms!  50 Outdoor Activities for Kids Episode Sponsors: Thrive Causemetics — Get 20% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/TABLETALK Vegamour — Get 20% off your first order by visiting Vegamour.com/TABLETALK and use the code "TABLETALK" at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all been there, milk in the pantry, bread in the fridge! We juggle a lot as moms and sometimes things just slip under the radar! Today we're sharing your mom brain/mom fail submissions and we know most moms can relate to ALL of these! Want to join our conversation? Find us on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms! Freezer Meals: SixSistersStuff.com/FreezerMeals Easy Family Recipes: SixSistersStuff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to you to have confidence? If you're like us, it can be a struggle to always feel our best. Today we're talking all about confidence, how to build it, and how to encourage other women in your lives (especially your daughters!) how to feel confident too. Want to continue this conversation? Come follow along with us on Instagram at @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been around for a while, you know we have a deep love for all things meal planning and delicious (family friendly) recipes! In fact, for 12 years we've worked on SixSistersStuff.com and created almost 4,000 recipes! Today we're sharing all of our tips and tricks to make meal planning work for YOU. Want to continue the conversation? Come hang out with us on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms! Today's Sponsor: Vegamour - Get 20% off your first order by visiting Vegamour.com/TABLETALK and use the code "TABLETALK" at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like you're drowning in motherhood? So much to do, so many people to take care of, sleepless nights, piles of diapers, moody teenagers. Any of this sound familiar? Today we're giving some tips on getting out of the trenches and finding ways to THRIVE in your MOM ERA! Want to continue this conversation? Come join us over on Instagram at @TableTalkforMoms Today's Sponsors: StoryWorth - Get $10 off your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/TableTalk Thrive Causemetics - Get %20 off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/TableTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all been there, fighting off those negative thoughts trying to tell us we aren't good enough, we don't matter, or what we're doing isn't making a difference. Today, we're sharing some ways you can rephrase those thoughts into something more positive! Let's continue this conversation! Come find us over on Instagram at @TableTalkforMoms! Episode Sponsor: Get 20% off your first order by visiting Vegamour.com/TABLETALK and use the code "TABLETALK" at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escaping on a family vacation isn't always possible! Today we're sharing some ways you can spend time with your family and make memories in your own town with a family "stay"cation! Come share your summer staycation ideas with us this week over on Instagram! Follow us @TableTalkforMoms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self-care has become a buzzword these days, but what does it really mean? It's not always about the bubble baths, massages, and face masks (while we do enjoy those too!). Self-care is  Taking time out of our busy schedules and devoting it to ourselves.  It is about recognizing our needs and prioritizing them.  And, most importantly, it's about acknowledging that we need care and that it's okay to take care of ourselves. Want to continue this conversation? Come find us over on Instagram at @TableTalkforMoms! Did you like this episode? Don't forget to leave a rating and review! Today's Sponsor: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/TABLETALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. David Schramm, a professor at Utah State University who specializes in Family & Marriage Relationships is here to share 5 simple ways you can make your marriage stronger. Want to hear more from Dr. David? You can find him over on the Stronger Marriage Connection Podcast! Watch Dr. David's Ted Talk HERE Today's Sponsors: Storyworth - Save $10 off your first purchase when you visit Storyworth.com/TABLETALK Earth Breeze - Visit EarthBreeze.com/TABLETALK and save 40%! iHerb - Get 22% off @iherb with promo code TABLETALK at iHerb.com #iherbpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to child abduction and trafficking. Jill is a mom to 5 kids and is a founder of Rooted Lane, formally known as Blueprints Project, she enjoys spending time with her family, cheering her kids on at their games, drinking Coke Zero Vanilla, loves to laugh and have dance parties in her kitchen. A few months ago Jill experienced something no mom ever should. After vacationing in California, on their drive back home to Utah, Jill and her daughters along with their cousins were faced with the scary realization that they were being watched, followed, and extremely unsafe. Jill is here to tell us about her experience, and what she learned throughout this journey that we can all apply into our lives as moms every day! Today's Sponsors: Fabric by Gerber Life: Apply in just 10 minutes today by visiting MeetFabric.com/TABLETALK Vegamour: Get the hair you have always wanted with Vegamour. Go to VEGAMOUR.com/TABLETALK and use code "tabletalk" to to save 20% on your first order!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring is in the air and you might be feeling that decluttering bug, just like we are! We're bringing on our in-house expert on all things organizing, cleaning, and decluttering, our mom! Products mentioned today: Spring Cleaning Checklist Zep Toilet Bowl Cleaner Weiman Glass Top Cleaner and Polish Bar Keepers Friend Microfiber Cloths Have more cleaning tips and tricks? Come share them with us over on Instagram! Find us @TableTalkforMoms! Today's Sponsors: Boll and Branch - Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TABLETALK at bollandbranch.com. Olive and June - Visit OliveandJune.com/TABLETALK for 20% off your first manicure system Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you practice daily affirmations? It takes time to heal an unhealthy relationship, even if it's an unhealthy relationship with ourselves! So, let's start the work to repair this relationship. To make it whole. Don't worry, we'll walk you through it! Let's continue this conversation! Come join us over on Instagram at @TableTalkforMoms Today's Sponsors: ZocDoc: Visit ZocDoc.com/TableTalk and download the ZocDoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Beis: Go to BeisTravel.com/TableTalk for 15% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Trigger Warning* - This episode discusses our personal experiences with pregnancy, postpartum, and miscarriage. We understand everyone's experience bringing babies into this world is completely different and so personal. We completely understand if this is an episode that needs to be skipped. Take care of yourself! We are sending nothing but love and support. Today we're talking about ALL the ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, and everything in between. Even as sisters, our experiences have been so different growing our families, and we know your experiences are different too! Being mothers is something we never take for granted. Let's continue this conversation! Come join us over on Instagram at @TableTalkforMoms Today's Sponsors: BEIS Travel: Visit BeisTravel.com/TableTalk for 15% off your first purchase Fabric by Gerber: Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. Visit MeetFabric.com/TableTalk to get started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're bringing on the one and only, Mr. Dave Butler. Dave is an author, podcaster, business owner, and voice for good in today's world. He's sharing a message of hope for every mom who needs a reminder that what they are doing is important. To learn more about Dave, and be uplifted visit his Instagram page @MrDaveButler Today's Sponsor: Pair Eyewear - Go to paireyewear.com/TABLETALK for 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love springtime! Nothing makes us happier than the sun shining and the weather warming up. Today Kendra is sharing all of her spring must haves, from beauty, to Easter basket goodies, and everything in-between. Shop all of our Spring must haves HERE! Today's Sponsors: Olive and June -- Visit OliveandJune.com/TABLETALK for 20% off your first Mani System BEIS Travel -- Go to BEISTRAVEL.com/TABLETALK for 15% off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Togisala is a wife and mother of 4 beautiful children with an amazing daughter in law. After a tragic skiing accident that left her son paralyzed last year, she's gained a new perspective on what it means to truly find JOY in life's changes and challenges. Amber's Instagram: @togfoto Ambers Photography: www.togisalaphotography.com Max Instagram: @mad.max42 Today's Sponsors: Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TABLETALK at bollandbranch.com. Exclusions apply. See site for details. Fabric by Gerber Life: Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just 10 minutes at MeetFabric.com/TABLETALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Pugh is a certified life coach who specializes in helping parents build meaningful relationships with their teens, WITHOUT having to change the teens. He's here today to tell us 3 ways we can show up as better parents, no matter how old our kids are. Want to hear more from Ben? Here's where you can find him! Benpughcoaching.com Podcast: IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective Parenting Recipe Freebie Instagram: @BenPughCoaching Facebook: Ben Pugh Coaching Want to continue this conversation? Come find us on Instagram @TableTalkforMoms Today's Sponsors: ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/TABLETALK and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. LuvBug Learning - Go to LuvBuglearning.com and sign up for a 7-day free trial, or simply download from the app store and subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As mom's we know how hard it can be to say no. We often feel like we have to do it all, or we aren't being a good enough ____ (fill in the blank - mom, wife, sister, friend, employee, etc.). Today Steph and Kristen are sharing the moment they knew they were taking on too much, and how they have learned over the years to say NO to things they can't take on. Do you have a hard time saying no to things? We're talking about this over on Instagram this week, come join the conversation @TableTalkforMoms! Episode Sponsor: Beis Travel - Visit BeisTravel.com/TABLETALK for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know your love language? Today we're diving into how to show love to ourselves, using our preferred love language! It can be hard to find time for yourself as a mom, wife, and woman, but it's so important. We're sharing ideas on how to make the most of your self-care time with each love language! Take the Love Language Quiz! Looking to connect with your spouse? Check out these 50 Fun Questions to ask your Spouse! Today's Sponsor: Olive and June -- Visit OliveandJune.com/TableTalk for 20% off your first mani system! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting out on a date with your spouse is not always easy! Coordinating schedules, getting a babysitter, and paying the expenses of just an hour or two alone can be so difficult. Today we wanted to share some of our favorite stay-at-home date ideas to make connecting with your spouse SO much easier. What are your favorite ways to enjoy a date night in? Come share with us this week over on Instagram at @TableTalkforMoms! Want another fun way to connect with your spouse? Check out these 50 Questions you can ask your spouse for a fun way to get talking! Today's Sponsor: Pair Eyewear: Visit PairEyewear.com/TableTalk for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices