Poorly Raised

After a long hiatus, Jenn and Jamie return. But, celebration is brief as they mourn the passing of George Floyd and discuss the country's social upheaval. Please visit the sites below and donate. Listen, reflect & learn. #blacklivesmatter https://t.co/l2RzKh5Rbe Support Black People MasterDoc How We Can Win (Kimberly Jones) Sonya Renee Taylor (Award Winning Poet, Activist, Author & Leader) Ibram X. Kendi (Director, Center for Anti-racist Research) Akilah Hughes (Host, What A Day)

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This week we continue our conversation on household mess. In a surprise twist, we're kind of for it. In this week's Poorly Reviewed, we discuss Noah Baumbach's divorce story, er -- Marriage Story! Also for it -- the movie, not the divorce stuff. And on a technical note, we apologize for the sound quality -- we're still adapting to the fancy new mic. Show Notes: Help Florida's Returning Citizens Pay Fines and Fees Saying Your House Is Messy Because You Play with Your Kids Is A Privilege

Bless this mess! Jenn and Jamie are talking messy, cluttered homes and their social stigma. When is a messy home a dirty home, and does income make a difference? Part one in our first three-part series!

We've back! It's a new year and we're celebrating episode 20 in 2020! We're setting our goals for the new year. Join us as we discuss resolutions we've already started and those we've already failed. nEw YeAr, NeW mE!!

Jenn and Jamie are going on holiday, er -- on a break, that is. But, before we go, like Ebenezer Scrooge, we're going to share our stories of holiday traditions of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. Have a happy holidays from Poorly Raised!

Sinterklaas. St. Nick. Kris Kringle. Pelznickel. Father Christmas. In this episode, Jenn and Jamie discuss Santa Claus, his place in our holiday traditions, and which families benefit the most from his Nice List. Spoiler! It's not the poor.

Jenn and Jamie introduce Poorly Reviewed, a new feature in which we review an item or topic. For our first episode, we're reviewing Frozen II and discussing all of the adventures throughout the kingdom of Arendelle. RELATED CONTENT: Disney's 'Frozen 2' thrills Sámi people in northern Europe  

Jenn and Jamie discuss how to prepare for baby on a budget, even if the budget is loose change from in-between the couch cushions. We discuss what you truly need and what's totally unnecessary. Related Content: Consumer Product Safety Commission - Search for safety data on your baby products (e.g., car seat recalls, etc.) Edgepark Breast Pumps - Insurance Covered Breast Pumps - Check if you qualify for a free breast pump through insurance

Jenn and Jamie share their gratitude list. It's a bit of a tearjerker, so grab your tissues! We (finally) share the results of our local school board president election and lament the common cold. Happy Thanksgiving!

Jenn and Jamie discuss why the last two episodes were so damn late. Also, the holidays are upon us and everything's totally fine. NO, REALLY -- IT'S FINE, GUYS. IT'S FINE.

Jenn and Jamie discuss whether money truly can buy you happiness. Spoiler: It totally can! Episode Notes: Trump Administration Rule Could End Free School Lunches for About 500,000 Children

It's hustle season on Poorly Raised's special 10th episode! Jenn and Jamie are joined by guests and BFFs, Tamsyn and Luis, and discuss all things side hustle. Tamsyn is @gumdropswap on Poshmark and Kidizen, and Eight Gumdrops on Mercari. Tamsyn - eBay Jamie - eBay

Jenn and Jamie dissect and discuss the colloquialism, "pull yourself up by your bootstraps," and its irrelevance in modern times. BTW, WTF is a bootstrap?

Jenn and Jamie discuss consignment sales, the growing second-hand market, and do a little self-promoting... OK, maybe a lot. Episode Links: Just Between Friends - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton The Rise of the Consignment Parent Secondhand Shopping, Once Stigmatized, is Going Mainstream... The True Cost Consignment Mommies

Jenn and Jamie can't seem to find enough time in the day and discuss the everyday items those who struggle with money do without to stay afloat. Things get pretty heavy so grab some tissues.

Jenn and Jamie discuss the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, Felicity Huffman's swank prison retreat. and lament kids' birthday parties.

Jenn and Jamie step outside their comfort zone and discuss their white privilege and why they're so broke in the first place. It's not all bad; though, as we celebrate a relief of the week! Episode Links: White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack (Peggy McIntosh)

Jenn and Jamie discuss how income disparity affects participation in extracurricular activities. And, lunch debt drama strikes again! Episode Links: NJ School District Considers Not Serving Lunch to Students Who Owe More Than $20 What's Lost When Only Rich Kids Play Sports Game Over: Middle-Class and Poor Kids are Ditching Youth Sports

Jenn and Jamie discuss how they provide healthy meals for their kiddos on a teeny, tiny budget. Food product dating - know the facts: How Long Does Food Last? USDA - Food Product Dating Deciphering Dates on Products

Jenn and Jamie discuss their place among the economic class ranks, give back-to-school shopping tips, and call a conservative talk show host a bully -- hot take! Poorly Raised is not sponsored and all comments and opinions on this podcast are our own. Episode links: What is Considered Middle Class, and is Your Household Part of it? Are You Middle Class? Ben Shapiro: It's a 'you problem' if 'you had to work more than one job' Walmart vs. Target // Ultimate Back to School Supplies Haul // Shop With Me Back to School Shopping Deals | Walmart & Target

Jenn and Jamie suggest foster care shouldn't be punishment for late payments for school lunches -- call us crazy! Stories included this episode: Don't Have Lunch Money? A Pennsylvania School District Threatens Foster Care Board Members Criticize Threatening Lunch Money Letter