Mimosas and Motherhood

As we wrap up this first season of Mimosas and Motherhood, we are talking all about Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season. We talk about favorite foods, childhood memories, and the Friendsgiving experience Lauren and Molly had over the weekend. Thank you to everyone who joined us on this journey - we look forward to a bigger, better, more exciting season in the New Year! In the meantime, make sure to email up topic ideas, questions, and more to mimosasandmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com.

Lauren and Molly have finally shaken off the sickness in their homes to record the 4th Mom Mystery Topic of the season - disciplining other people's children. Where do you stand on this possibly controversial topic? Lauren and Molly talk about how they handle it, how they with their peers would handle it, and how their children take to discipline in this episode.Season One is almost at it's end, but there are BIG plans for the M&M podcast in the New Year. Make sure you are following up on your favorite podcast directory and on Instagram (@mimosasandmotherhoodpod) for all the latest news during the off-season (December).

Happy October mommas! This week, Lauren and Molly talk all things Halloween. What did they dress up as when they were a kid? What do their kids want to be this year? What's the best think to hand out to trick-or-treaters? What are the Halloween "rules"? Tune in to find out!Correction: In this episode, Molly mentions an adult beverage made from cider spices, apple juice and Firefly. The correct mixture is cider spices, apple juice and Fireball. HUGE difference!

Lauren and Molly divert from their original plans to talk about something that we can all relate with - the maintenance of our homes! Why does it always seem to fall on the moms? What happens if we just don't keep the house clean 24/7? The moms are getting on their soap boxes for this one, so tune in for a good laugh now!NOTE: This episode is marked explicit because there are two instances of bad words. Please keep this in mind when listening around young ears. Show Notes:Fighting For A Cure Bonfire Campaign - support organizations fighting for a cure to breast cancer and purchase a t-shirt or hoodie from the Fighting For A Cure campaign. All profits from this event will go to our local Susan G. Komen chapters/organizations so they can continue to support those who are currently fighting. This campaign is in honor of Lauren and Molly's friend who is currently KILLING it in her treatment.

After an impromptu break, Lauren and Molly are back to talk about extra curricular activities and how their kid's busy schedules have sucked up all the free time they had to spare. Molly talks about how she handles two activities in one day for her daughter, while Lauren breaks down 5 days worth of activities between her two children. They also catch up on life, the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and so much more, so check it out!

A day late, but hopefully not a dollar short! The third Mom Mystery episode is all about sleep training and bedtime routines for kids. Lauren and Molly both talk about their experiences with their kids and how both of their first borns took longer to adjust to sleep schedules than their second children. The conversation goes off-track a bit as they talk about their own sleep behaviors, but sleep is important for everyone, especially moms! If you like Mimosas and Motherhood, please leave a 5-star rating wherever you listen to podcasts and submit a review on platforms that allow it! That helps our tiny little podcast grow and reach moms who might enjoy the content as well. Sweet dreams everyone!

There's a lot to enjoy when it comes to motherhood, so in this episode Lauren and Molly are dissecting some of their favorite things about parenting. What are their favorite trips taken with kiddos? What are their favorite things to cook for the family? What favorite items have made motherhood easier? They talk about it all!Resources Mentioned:Bogg BagInfant Bouncer (Amazon)Alarm Clock (Amazon)Polka Dot Print Shop

This week Lauren and Molly discuss what it's like to be a working mom and having to juggle so many categories within their lives. There are 5 main boxes that life falls into for working moms and it's impossible to excel at them all. They are: Parenting, Working, Self Care, House Care, and Socializing. The moms discuss the ones they prioritize on  a daily basis, and which ones fall short due to lack of time. Which of those things falls first on your list? Which ones are at the bottom? Share your list with Lauren and Molly so we can all support one another in this crazy journey!

It's been a while since Lauren and Molly had the opportunity to just sit and catch up on how things have been going. With summer drawing to a close and another school year just around the corner, Molly gives a life update full of sickness while Lauren provides some good insights on why we jump to self doubt and the truth behind blaming.Resources Mentioned: Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your DifferencesBrené Brown on Blame

Time for another Mom Mystery Topic, and this week Lauren picks "Vices and Guilty Pleasures." From late night chocolate snacks to spending a little extra for the fanciest hotel rooms, Lauren and Molly dive into the little things they like to enjoy every once in a while. What are some of yours? Share with us!Join the conversation on Instagram @mimosasandmotherhoodpod, or email your stories to the moms at mimosasandmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com.References:Murdaugh Murders Podcast with Mandy Matney

Lauren is back for another episode where the moms dive into what it's like making friends after having babies. From the introverted postpartum phase all the way to carpool lines, they share how they make friends, and how they maintain the friendships that were made before marriage and babies.Join the conversation on Instagram @mimosasandmotherhoodpod, or email your stories to the moms at mimosasandmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com.

With Lauren on a work trip, Molly's left to fend for herself this week, so she grabs her husband to sit down and talk about how they announced each of their pregnancies. One was a total surprise, the other was a joint effort, but the gender reveal of the second child is the best story of all. Share your favorite pregnancy announcements with us on Instagram @mimosasandmotherhoodpod, or send us an email at mimosasandmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com.

Lauren and Molly sit down to relive the birth stories of all four children and each story is as unique as the children themselves! Lauren opens up about her struggle to get pregnant with her first and how quickly her second arrived, while Molly talks about her first getting "stuck" and her second entering the world via c-section. Share your birth stories with the moms! Follow them on Instagram @mimosasandmotherhoodpod, or shoot them an email at mimosasandmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com.If you like what you hear, please rate/review/subscribe! 

The moms are mixing it up in this week's episode. Once a month, they will draw a topic out of a mystery jar (maybe a hat, the container is still up for debate) and see if they can talk for a full 30 minutes without any preparation. This week, Lauren drew the topic, "How has motherhood changed you?" The women discuss the changes to how they spent their free time, increased preparations for pretty much everything, how to make the most out of the moments and so much more! Tune in now!Like this style of episode? Tell us! Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast to help us grow our community. Send us a DM on Instagram for new mystery episode topics @mimosasandmotherhoodpod, or send us an email at mimosasandmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com.

Welcome back to another episode of Mimosas and Motherhood! In this episode we are diving into the thing we love to hate (or is it hate to love?): Mommy Facebook Groups. Originally places to connect with like-minded individuals, these groups have turned into judgmental places full of bad intentions. Lauren and Molly discuss the good things about these groups, a few cringe-worthy aspects, and outline some of the stereotypical posters. They also recommend a few Facebook groups to check out, if you dare:Kids Crafts and ActivitiesMoms Who RunThe MOM Rant and RaveWorking Moms Support GroupPlease note: The hosts are very supportive of Mommy Facebook Groups. This episode is meant to connect over a topic a lot of us can relate to, and remind listeners that just because it's been talked about online does not mean it should be taken as the truth!

Welcome to another episode of Mimosas and Motherhood! In this episode we are talking about our favorite trips taken as kids as well as the ones we've taken so far with our children, the pros and cons of vacationing with (and without) children, and described some of the top travel destinations mentioned by Travel to Discover (linked here).What are some of your favorite vacations? Tell us on Instagram @mimosasandmotherhoodpod or email us at mimosasandmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast so we can continue to share this crazy journey that is parenting with you all!

Welcome to Episode 1 of Mimosas and Motherhood! In our first full-length episode, we're spending some time getting to know one another a little better. We talk about lighter things like our favorite food and movies, but also what we like about one another! We also get into some mom-based questions too, so tune in now to see what we say!..Join the conversation on Instagram and follow us at @mimosasandmotherhoodpod..You can also email us at mimosasandmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com. What topics do you want to hear about? What would you do if you had an extra 25th hour of the day? Let us know!

Hey there! We're Molly and Lauren, two moms currently in the throws of daycare drop-offs and elementary school fun. We get it, motherhood is TOUGH! That's why we wanted to start a podcast to embrace the stress and chaos that is parenting. We're going to cover a ton of topics, but mostly we're going to have some fun, make some friends, and blow off some steam. So whether it's a mimosa, a coffee, or a cucumber water (good for you!), pour yourself a drink and join us!In this trailer:Our introductionsWhy we wanted to start M&MWhat we plan on doing hereA funny poop story, because why not?Connect with us!Instagram: @mimosasandmotherhoodpodEmail: mimosasandmotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com