TX Moms Pod

Hi Mamas!We finally got around to recording again and you're in for a real treat! We had a fun "after dark" episode with TX mama Roxanna Robertson and friend of the pod Jen Zaccarella. Roxanna caught our eye with an amazing strategy for virtual schooling her 7 year old daughter that includes a "partnership agreement" (Roxanna is a lawyer). We get to hear how that's all going and also talk about everything from virtual school confessions to education courtesy of Full House!Hope you guys enjoy!As always, we hope that you listen, share, subscribe and rate us!

Hi mamas!We are so fortunate to have Summer Butler, local mom and author of the book, Blended: Aligning the hierarchy of heart + home on this week's episode.Summer gets real with us and shares her own struggles blending her family of 3 boys and discusses practical tips for communicating, co-parenting and managing your own stress levels, especially given our current environment. Summer's book is a six-week Christian study that will work to transform the way you approach the struggles in your blended family, improve your personal relationship with God, and clarify His greater purpose for your life. We will be giving away a signed copy of her book to one of our listeners with a blended family. To enter, all you need to do is send us a message on Facebook and also like our Facebook and instagram accounts. We hope that you can find some inspiration from this talk - even if your current situation isn't blended. Lindsay and I both took away ideas for handling conflict and also taking care of our own needs while also caring for others.As always, like, follow, share! We love bringing you new content and we have more in-store for you soon!Best,Lindsay and JessicaYou can find Summer Butler here:www.blendedbookco.comInstagram: @blendedbookcoFacebook: Blended Book Co.Pinterest: Blended Book Co.Purchase her book on her website or through Amazon.comPublisher: Kingdom Winds

Hi mamas!You're in for a real treat with this episode! (despite the background fuzz - my computer was overheating during the recording - amateur hour I know...).We welcome Julie Dickens, owner of JDM School of Dance to our podcast. She has really worked hard to be creative during the pandemic and discusses how we have been able to keep our kids dancing despite all of the new restrictions. She is also offering an option for working parents who need a place for their kids to do virtual school! JDM School of Fine Arts is open for kids ages 4 and up to attend and participate in their own virtual learning program in a safe environment, while also participating in dance and other fine art activities. If you're interested, please mention us by using the code TXMomsPod when you email them about the school. You will get a 15% discount on tuition. Also JDM School of Dance offers both in person and virtual options to meet every family where they are! If you're interested or just a little curious, sign up for a free trial! If you end up joining the studio, they will provide a free leotard for your child. Classes are available for all ages (even 2 year olds!)Contact details:www.jdmschoolofdance.comEmail: jdmschoolofdance@hotmail.comSocial: https://www.facebook.com/JdmSchoolOfDance/https://www.instagram.com/jdmschoolofdance/As always, please subscribe where you listen to podcasts and rate us (5 stars pleeeze)! We appreciate you and will talk again really soon!Best,Lindsay and Jessica

Hi Mamas!Today is the first episode of our new series all about the "Quaranteaching" we will embark on in some form or fashion. New homeschooler, Christie Gare shared with us her experience thus far with homeschooling her kinder and 3rd grader. She has a wealth of information and honestly guys, she makes homeschool sound not as daunting as we thought it would be! Christie discusses a day in the life as a new homeschool teacher and gives some tips on how we can set up a conducive environment for our kiddos. We hope that you guys enjoy and find this info useful as we all embark on our own version of homeschool in a few weeks. (or in less then 2 weeks, omg)!Resources referenced during this episode include:Christie's facebook:https://www.facebook.com/cgareEmail: christiegare@gmail.comHer photography page (including a discount coupon for her homeschool curriculum): https://www.christiegare.com/single-post/2020/06/29/HomeschoolingAlso - our WINNER of the Nothin but Sunshine $30 gift card from episode 2 is.......STEVIE JACKSON!!! Congrats Stevie and thank you for being a supporter of our podcast!!!

Today’s episode features Director of Communications for Trinity Presbyterian Church of McKinney, Jen Zaccarella. She discusses how churches have had to pivot during the pandemic along with how to give back to non-profits to help families in need. Links to the resources Jen Discussed are below: Trinity Presbyterian Church of McKinneywww.tpcmckinney.orgMcKinney Little Free Pantryhttps://www.facebook.com/McKinneyLFP/Community Lifeline Centerwww.communitylifeline.orgThe Samaritan Inn - homeless shelter in Collin County - https://saminn.orgFamily Promise- www.familypromiseofcollincounty.comWinner of the La Madeleine Gift Basket - Ally Kirk of McKinney! - congrats! Hope you enjoy!Best, Lindsay and Jessica

Happy FriYAY! Today we had the lovely Cyndi Beasley, owner of the Nothin' But Sunshine Shop! Cyndi shared her story of starting her business from her home over six years ago. We also discussed the most recent update on school openings. What's saving us right now? A few things listed below: C25K App - Train to run a 5K! Local walking and hiking trailsArbor Hills (Plano)Oak Point Park (Plano)Erwin Park (McKinneyYour own "bubble" - families that you choose to spend time with during quarantine! Socially Distant Girlfriend time! Wine (maybe not for Lindsay - but for the rest of us)... And while Cyndi may not be a fan of bubble baths, Lindsay mentioned the insta influencer, "Late with Kate" who considers them an essential part of her self care. Enter to win a free gift card from Nothin But Sunshine!!We are on itunes podcasts now! If you rate and subscribe (screenshot it), you can enter to win a $30 gift card to Cyndi's virtual boutique - "Nothin but Sunshine!Links from today's podcast:https://nothinbutsunshineshop.comYou can also join her social community by going to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nothinbutsunshine/Late with Kate: https://www.instagram.com/latewithkate/C25K Trainer app (Free!) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/c25k-5k-trainer/id485971733

Welcome to our inaugural episode! We are the TX Moms Pod and we want to discuss all things relevant to our local community!Today we discussed a survey given to local moms on their decisions about returning to school this fall amidst a pandemic.This episode is sponsored by the new La Madeleine Cafe and Bakery recently opened at 380 and Hardin in McKinney. Like + share our Facebook page and follow our instagram for a chance to win a La Madeleine gift basket+gift card! We appreciate you! Let us know who you want talk to and what you want to know more about as we plan new episodes! Best,Lindsay and Jessica