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Babies and Food Allergies, One Mom’s Story
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Disclaimer: This episode discusses kids and allergies. We are not medical professionals and if you feel that your child has an allergy, please contact your pediatrician.
On episode 11 of ‘Sup, Moms? Podcast, we have our college bestie, Natalie, on the pod to talk about her experience with babies and allergies. Natalie’s son has an egg white and peanut allergy and she shares her story of how she discovered it, what it’s like to explain his allergies to friends and family and how it helped her be more assertive as a parent.
It’s an honest discussion among friends and we hope you enjoy it.
For fun, here are some pictures of all of us together from yester-year!
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Babies & Social Media
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On episode 10 of ‘Sup, Moms? Podcast, we’re digging a little deeper and discussing a hot topic: babies & social media!
We share our thoughts on what’s appropriate to share on social media, is there such thing as oversharing, when to talk to kids about social media safety and if our social medias were ever reviewed by an employer.
There’s no wrong answer & we’d love to hear your take. And, let us know if you or your significant other would be like Liam Neeson in Taken!
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Favorite Stores for Baby Clothes
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On episode 9 of ‘Sup Moms? Podcast, we’re sharing our favorites stores for baby clothes. We are certainly more on the frugal side of things because who wants to spend money on clothes a child will only wear for 10 minutes before a major blow out or vomit?
This episode also tackles some work/life balance talk, what to do when you have two cowlicks & a widow’s peak (Gen Z, what to do?!) and if our kids have a style when it comes to their clothes.
Megan’s Favorites:
Jess’ Favorites:
- Zara
- H&M
- Carters
- Burt’s Bees for pajamas
- Target
- Zappos
- Nordstrom Rack for athletic clothes
- Primary.com for basics
- Monica & Andy
- Totes rain boots from Target
Gifts & Special Occasions:
Hunter wellies
Uggs
Consignment & Thrifting
ThredUpWhere’s your favorite place for baby/toddler clothes?
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6 Easy Weeknight Family Meals
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On episode 8 of ‘Sup Moms? Podcast, we are sharing 6 of our favorite, easy weeknight meals for our families. These are links to where we found the recipes because, let’s face it, we don’t have time to create recipes. Shoutout to those who can but if you’re looking for a one place to find some super easy recipes that are delicious and can be done with a baby in a bouncer and a toddler playing with a puzzle.
Also, check out the episode for a crazy story about an encounter at a certain athletic retailer, how we meal plan and an epic tantrum over getting dressed!
Megan’s Recipes:
- Loaded Taco Sweet Potato Sliders by Paleo Running Mama (Prep ahead: slice sweet potatoes. Shortcuts: use pre-seasoned turkey/meat, use pre-made guac or avocado slices)
- Extra Crispy Oven-Fried “Paul” Chicken Thighs by Craving Tasty (Only need a couple ingredients that you probably already have. Eat it with or without sauce. Huge plus: chicken thighs are inexpensive.)
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken by Cascade Crews (Ultimate “set it and forget it” recipe. Warning: it is a bit spicy/hot!)
BONUS: Greek Turkey Burgers
Jess’ Recipes:
- Skinny Enchilada Bake by Kim’s Cravings
- Baked Chicken Parmesan by Skinnytaste
- Trader Joe’s frozen vegetable rice with pre-made roasted sweet potatoes & a fried egg (super quick lunch)
- Skinnytaste
BONUS: Sweet Potato Taco Skillet by The Healthy Consultant
Favorite Resources for Recipes- Skinnytaste.com
- Giada
- Primal Kitchen
- Avery Cooks
- Checking out digital magazines from the library & taking screen shots (Clean Eating & Eating Well)
- Megan’s Pinterest
Products Mentioned:
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Top 20 Baby Gear List
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On episode 7 of ‘Sup Moms? Podcast, we highlight our top 20 baby gear items. It’s a full list that encompasses the big and little things! Each of us highlight 10 items, including some bonus items. All links below. Let us know in the comments your favorite baby gear.
Jess Top 10:
- Itzy Ritzy Diaper Bag
- Taking Cara Babies Course
- UppaBaby Cruz
- Drawer Organizers (similar here)
- Ergobaby Omni 360 Carrier
- Zipper pajamas from Burt’s Bees and Old Navy
- Infant Optics Monitor
- Barefoot Dreams baby blanket (splurge but LOVED it)
- Aquaphor
- Activity Gym (Jess’ & Megan’s)
Bonus:
Aden and Anais Muslin blankets
Megan Top 10:
- Car Sear (Britax & Maxi-Cosi)
- Strollers (Britax & Uppababy Cruz)
- Bassinet (Guava & Pack ‘n Play)
- Ollie Swaddles (recommend at least two)
- Bottles (Dr. Brown’s & Philip’s Avent)
- Breast pump through insurance
- My Brest Friend
- Sound Machine
- Hatch Baby changing mat
- Honest Everything Diaper Bag
- Infant Optics Monitor
Bonus:
Baby Bum diaper cream spatula
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Feeding A Toddler, Why Is It a Struggle?
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On episode 6 of ‘Sup, Moms? Podcast, we’re touching on one of the most difficult parts of parenting: feeding a toddler! We’re mostly seeking your advice on how you get your toddler to eat healthy and delicious foods. And how Instagram makes it look so easy.
Each of our toddlers used to be fantastic eaters, eating all the purees, trying new foods and then all of a sudden it just stopped. We’re sharing what our toddlers eat in a day and our favorite recipes below.
Products Mentioned:
Raising LionsIG Accounts for Inspiration:
@treschicmama
@peanutbutterfingers
@feedinglittles
@biglittlefeelingsRecipes:
Megan’s Baby Food Pinterest Board
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Pandemic Moms Unite
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On episode 5 of ‘Sup, Moms? Podcast, Megan and Jess tackle the one year mark of the coronavirus, the quarantine and what it’s been like to be a mom during this trying time. We also wonder, “How do you get your kids to wear a mask?”
What We Miss:
-Libraries
-The mall
-Traveling
-Swim classes
-MyGym
-Soccer
Products Mentioned:
Fun Facts:
Find out how your state is dispersing the COVID-19 vaccines.
We assumed that there would be a baby boom in late 2020/early 2021 but, turns out, that’s not true!! Here’s a fun graphic:
(image source) Here are some videos that Jess watched when she couldn’t sleep of people not wearing a mask:
PLEASE WEAR A MASK!
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Postpartum: the mental & physical
On episode 4 of ‘Sup, Moms? podcast, Megan & Jess speak on postpartum.
Trigger warning: we discuss mental and physical help and if that’s something that you can’t take on right now, please skip. These are just the stories of two moms discussing their postpartum stories.
Megan discusses how she didn’t know she had postpartum anxiety until she knew she had anxiety and her journey with therapy and medication. Megan shares how she was very into sleep and naps. The physical aspects of pregnancy certainly took its toll on Megan and explains how she’s handling it the second time around.
Jess details her experience postpartum in Germany and how she didn’t have the same postpartum experience medically. And how she was paranoid about baby sleep and couldn’t sleep when the baby slept because she had to check to see if the baby was still breathing. Jess says that she just wants to like herself again and how she lost then gained weight postpartum.
What helped us:
Calm App for meditation
Exercise:
Resources:
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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36 Books We Love
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On episode 3 of ‘Sup, Moms? we discussed our favorite books. Reading is a favorite past time, especially for Megan, and below are links to books we mention in the episode.
We also want to promote that we use the Libby app through our libraries to mainly read our books.
Historical Fiction
- Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan
2. Lilac Girls by Margaret Hall Kelly
3. Lost Roses by Margaret Hall Kelly
4. We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter
Suspense
- All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
2. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
3. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
4. The Girl Before by JP Delaney
5. The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter
6. The Guest List by Lucy Foley
7. The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
Fiction
- A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler
2. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
3. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
4. Defending Jacob by William Landay
5. Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
6. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
7. The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
8. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
9. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
10. Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith
Fantasy
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Contemporary Fiction
2. American Royals by Katharine McGee
3. Cobble Hill by Cecily von Ziegesar
4. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
5. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Memoirs
- Home Work by Julie Andrews with Emma Walton Hamilton
2. Inside Out by Demi Moore
3. Jew(ish) by Matt Greene
4. Know My Name by Chanel Miller
5. Open Book by Jessica Simpson
6. White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
Classics
- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
2. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
3. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
4. The Giver by Lois Lowry
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Ideas for Toddler Play
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Here are the show notes for episode 2!
Intsagram @’s worth following:
- @abcdeelearning
- @busytoddler
- @dayswithgrey
- @mamaneeds5minutes
- @mombrainactivities
- @themamanotes
- @treschicmama
Screen Time Treats:
- Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (Disney+)
- Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (PBS Kids)
Faux Snow Recipe:
Product Shout Outs:
- Sensory Boxes with rice, beans, or cotton balls
2. Tongs
3. Puzzles
4. MagnaTiles
5. Easel
8. Lucky Ducks
9. ThinkPlay
10. Scavenger Hunt
