Messy Bun Girls

That's right! We're here to make quarantine fun! No time like the present we say! We have Disney+, Google Hangouts and all the empty calories we need to bunker down for a few weeks. Welcome to Messy Bun Girls. We're glad you're here!

It's here! We made it to 100 episodes! We are so excited to reach this milestone with you. Thank you, listeners, for being you and listening!

Ever look at old pictures of yourself (or your mom!) and think, "what were you thinking?" This week is like that but us. And not back then, but now. Ladies? What were we thinking?

Leap Year doesn't happen every day. Just another day in the life of mom, right? Wrong! Welcome to episode 98. We're glad you're here.

Sometimes motherhood is not glamorous. Sometimes it's not even what we signed up for and you know what? We keep on going. Welcome to episode 97, we're glad you're here.

Best and worst date nights. Plus a few tips for inspiration to spark some fun ideas for your next romantic evening.

Ain't nobody got it altogether and we're right there with you. Mothering is hard and the new born phase is right up there.

It's probably not what you think. Yeah, we throw in some of that typical stuff and our favorites. But, really, at the end of the day, what makes you beautiful?

Have you failed on your resolutions yet? Or maybe your hanging on. Either way, this episode is here to encourage you!

Welcome to Season 3! We have a lot of things to announce for the coming year. And also, our personal hopes and goals for the new year. And maybe a few other fun things thrown in there too. Glad to see you again and happy new year!

Continuing on with our Advent adventure...see what I did there? We're right smack dab in between lighting the Peace candle and the Joy candle. So, we're doing both! How will you find joy and peace this season?

Advent is full of so many fun traditions! We hope that this episode will help you discover, remember or find those traditions for your own family this season! Happy Advent, everyone!

Thanksgiving always brings gratitude to the forefront for us. We hope it does for you too. Take the time this week to say out loud all the things you're thankful for!

Thanks for sending in all of your responses! Keep 'em coming in 2020 when we hope to do several more of these things!

Meet Jamie! She has a pretty amazing story of adopting their son Charlie. Even if you're not an adoptive family or you're looking into it, this episode is for you!

Believe it or not, your words matter. And you would never allow someone to talk about your children the way you talk about yourself. This week's episode is all about the lies we tell ourselves and a few suggestions as to how to change that.

In this episode, we dive into all sorts of ways that nature can benefit our health! Join us with our guest this week, Allie Brandon!

So, for this week we took different personality tests and the results were...well, interesting. Who wants to find out which Disney princess we are?! Stay tuned!

Interested in becoming a foster care family? Not so much, but want to know more about it? This episode is for you either way! Meet Sarah. She's a Foster Mom Super Woman with stories to help us all understand the great need that's out there and ways for you to help.

This week is all about our weddings in honor of Lauren's 13th wedding anniversary. We talk good, we talk bad, we talk dove releases. Welcome to our story.

There are so many "best" ways to parent your children out there. We're here to call out the lies. This week is all about the lies we were told before becoming moms and the truths we know now.

Whether or not you rest as a matter of your religious beliefs or not, it's important. This episode is all about the importance of finding a regular day off and what it means to you and your family.

"Am I big or am I little?" "Am I a kid? Or am I a mommy?" These are just the simple questions our guest uses to connect to the kids she interacts with. This week, Jen Kendall gives us tools and language to help teach our kids how to interact with someone different.

Wife Appreciation Day is (apparently) a real thing. So, let's spread the word and take full advantage!

The kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field... What's your treasure? And what will it cost you? Today's episode is all about purpose, drive and what is worth living for.

Let's face it. It's possible that we could change our neighborhood starting with a simple act of kindness. This episode is all about finding those little moments to connect with each other.

This week was full of highs and lows. Whether joyful or tearful, we talk about our successes and failures and how we are defined by neither.

Back to school should be about the kids. But, let's be honest. It's about us. It's always about us...

Welcome Jen from Motherhood Understood. She's here to share her experience with postpartum depression and the online community she built to help other mamas just like her.

We may be late to the party on some of these, but here it is! Our Favorite Apps episode!

Summer. We're in the thick of it and you are too. Luckily, we have each other, right?

When we heard Crystal's story we just knew we wanted to have her on the show. Ladies, prepare yourself to be blown away by What Love Does.

Need game night ideas? We've got you covered! Here are just a few of our favorites.

Are you ready, guys? It's the episode Lauren has been waiting for. She's about to spend 30 minutes talking about books. Who else wants to dork out with us?

Welcome this week's guest Sophie Beya. Sophie is a single mama who, although she probably doesn't think so, is crushing motherhood. In this episode, Sohpie tells us her story and hands out all sorts of life lessons. This episode is super important, ya'll. Take a listen.

Happy Father's Day! Great gift ideas and hilarious anecdotes on men's boxers. You won't want to miss this one!

What's a postpartum doula you ask? So did we. Please welcome our guest this week as she shares with us her experience and how she wanted to help other mamas.

Once again, please welcome the husbands behind the messy buns! This year, our men came on to talk about married life and how they are trying to leave a legacy for our kids.

We love it when listeners ask us questions. And this weeks episode is just that! Thanks to Mia, here's our take on married life.

Happy Mother's Day! In honor of you and all moms, we've decided to have a little fun with the definition of mom today...and also the definition of Disney Princess...Enjoy!

Just a cute little thing for you to make you feel better about you maternal struggles...

Welcome guest and friend Kim Winnicki! This week, Kim talks with us about her son Liam, and their journey into their special needs diagnoses.

Gay Marriage, Napping and Santa...our kids asked all the hard questions all at the same time! Welcome and join us in our messy bun lives!

Welcome Katie Rössler, our newest guest and aspirational best friend. Listen in as she allows space in our lives for healthy and positive family connections!

Join us this week for some fun and unexpected turns into the world of aspiration vs reality. Let's get real ladies. Self care is a thing and we should be doing it.

Join us this week with our guest, Your Wife Host, Teresa McElroy of Shmanners!

Would you rather listen to two awesome ladies make fun of each other or listen to some other podcast...

Please welcome our guests this week, Alli and Latasha of IKR! IKR is a podcast for women by women and is associated with Crossroads Church in Cincinnati. We're so excited to have them with us!

You asked for it! Ask Us Anything is back with volume 2! Go ahead. Don't be shy. Ask us anything!

Welcome to this week's episode! Today, we can't pronouce dinosaur names and argue over which kids book will make us cry the hardest. Enjoy!

Join us as we talk to this week's guest, Bethany Orr. As always, we hope that this is a place where you can find encouragement and love.