The Mom Hour – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Getting things done in a way that fits your stage of life is a moving target – and rarely have we found ourselves with a Goldilocks ‘just right’ approach to productivity. Join Meagan and Sarah as we look back at six different time management approaches we’ve taken over our many years of motherhood, from time blocking and digital calendar mastery to the simplest pen-and-paper priorities list, and reflect on how they served us in the season we were in. Enjoy!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Episodes From The Archives You May Enjoy:
• Hacks For Slaying Busy Seasons: Episode 460
• Getting Things Done When Life Is…A Lot: Episode 452
• More Than Mom: 8 Calendar Planning Lessons We’ve Learned
• Time Management & Productivity Tips For Savvy Working Moms: Voices 54 With Whitnee Hawthorne
• Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, will be on the podcast in two weeks talking about her new book The PLAN, a book on time management. (affiliate link)
• Technology we mention in this episode:
• Todoist
• Google Calendar
• Meagan recommended that Sarah read The Artist Way (affiliate link)

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Ready to fall head-over-heels for your wardrobe? Today Meagan and Sarah share our top strategies for a purposeful fall wardrobe reboot. We discuss how to tackle common wardrobe dilemmas, such as organizing your closet to really see what’s in it, and investing in versatile statement pieces. We also touch on the impact of fast fashion and how thoughtful purchases can make your fall style feel more cohesive and intentional. Join us!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Sarah loves her jumpsuit from MeUndies
• Meagan enjoyed the book Laundry Love by Patric Richardson to learn how to care for her clothing (this is an affiliate link)
• Meagan loves this wrap sweater from WoolX, crew neck sweater from Paca, a sweater coat and a cotton cropped cardigan from Quince.
• Sarah’s standout cropped cardigan sweater is from Quince.
• Meagan and Sarah are both using ThredUp a second-hand clothing online store
• Episodes From The Archives On Wardrobe/Style/Fashion:
• What We’re Wearing Lately: Episode 450
• Cozy Winter Style Inspiration: Episode 397
• More Than Mom: Fall Style Update
• More Than Mom: The State Of Our Style, One Year Into COVID
• How To Create A Mindful Closet (And Discover Clothes You Truly Love): Voices 53

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Summertime meals can be complete chaos. Popsicles for lunch? Sure! Charcuterie board of fridge leftovers? Absolutely! But as we near the start of a new school year, we’re ready for just a *bit* more structure. Join Jayme and Joanna as we share our goals for meal planning this fall, some of our favorite products, and more. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can make the transition from summertime chaos to a more structured family mealtime routine smooth and enjoyable. Join us!

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this summer. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they’ve prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you in August!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Jayme Sherrod and Joanna Martin on Instagram
• Joanna serves her kids frozen Kodiak Waffles as they’re packed with protein
• Joanna enjoys a Daily Harvest Smoothie Cup or Egg Wrap from Target to fuel her body in the morning
• Joanna referenced this Viral Pandemic Breakfast Sandwich
• Both Joanna and Jayme follow Yummy Toddler Food Instagram for school lunch inspiration
• Jayme uses PlanetBox Rover, a stainless steel lunchbox for the kids
• Jayme utilizes Plastic Mason Jar Lids when prepping food for the week
• Joanna serves Weeknight meatballs and references Salad Platters for a few of her easy meals

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Meagan spent a soggy day helping eighth grade science students release salmon into a creek, and it inspired this conversation all about kids and field trips. From tiny toddlers at the fire station to teens on a red-eye flight to Washington, D.C., time outside the classroom requires a ton of flexibility from everyone; we're here to discuss the both/and nature of field trips bringing added hassle AND growth opportunities. We also hear from two teachers and a special needs parent about their thoughts on field trips and swap stories about California vs. Michigan excursions for school-aged kids. Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Our thoughts on field trips from the archives:
• School Volunteering That Fits Your Personality: Episode 245
• How To Be The Parent That Teachers (And Schools) Love: Episode 174
• Debunking The Myth Of The “Good School Mom”: Episode 21
• New On The Blog! Exploring Nature Through Books: 7 Beautiful Nonfiction Nature Book Series For Kids
• Learn more about Mom Hour Contributor Ashley Schafluetzel
• Take Our 2023 Listener Survey!

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SURPRISE! Popping in with a bonus episode we recorded together in real life (and, in the same bed!) on a recent trip to Dallas. Get a feel for what Meagan and Sarah are like on the road together, how we feel about various airport-adjacent accommodations in the DFW area, and what we watched on TV that made us both so happy. Join us!

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Here’s more on the Carol Burnett 90th Birthday Special!
• We weren’t kidding about the employee name tags at The Westin Hotel.
• While we had a great experience on this trip, we shared a really bad hospitality experience in More Than Mom: Hospitality & Customer Service.
• If you enjoyed this episode, check out a few other BONUS episodes from the archives:
• BONUS: Re-Learning How To Learn (And Teach!) At The College Level
• BONUS: Not Aunt Becky!? The College Scam & Parenting Culture
• BONUS: The Story Behind The “Surfboard Kid” Viral Photo…
• BONUS: A Conversation About Pregnancy Loss With Leeann Dearing
• BONUS: Teachers Respond To May Madness

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From surfing lessons and sunset cruises, to training dolphins and learning about space…Meagan and her two teens, Clara and Owen, packed in so many unforgettable experiences during their Spring Break trip to Florida! In this episode Meagan shares more about her travels with teens to the Space Coast of Florida and St. Augustine/Florida’s Historic Coast, thanks to our sponsor VISIT FLORIDA. And while the activities may look a little bit different with teens vs. big kids and toddlers, find out why Meagan’s best tips and take-aways for traveling with teens aren’t actually that different from when they were toddlers. Enjoy!

About Our Sponsor

Thank you to VISIT FLORIDA for sponsoring this episode and making Meagan’s and Catie’s trips possible.

Choosing where to go on a family vacation is easier than you think. Florida is filled with experiences you and your family will never forget. From 825 miles of beaches and 700 freshwater springs to over 1,300 trails with breathing room to run and play, there are so many reasons a Florida vacation is just, the best.

Start planning YOUR best-ever vacation at VISIT FLORIDA today!

Links We Mentioned (Or Should Have) In This Episode:

• Meagan and her kids enjoyed a nice stay at The Holiday Inn in Titusville, and visited the Cocoa Beach area to enjoy a kayak tour at sunset.
• They visited the Kennedy Space Center and had a waterfront dinner at Shiloh’s restaurant.
• Meagan and her family loved their stay (especially the hot tub!) at The Hampton Inn & Suites St. Augustine/Vilano Beach.
• The Castillo de San Marcos is a must-visit, along with the Fountain of Youth Park.
• In St. Augustine, enjoy a trolley ride on Old Town Trolley Tours and be sure to stop into the Lightner Museum
• Meehan’s Irish Pub and Seafood House, Aunt Kate’s, and Salt Life Food Shack are three great family-friendly restaurant options in and around St. Augustine.
• Enjoy the St. Augustine skyline and dolphin sightings on a sunset cruise with Florida Water Tours.
• Clara and Owen enjoyed surf lessons from Pit Surf Shop on St. Augustine Beach. Then it was off to Marineland for a Dolphin Encounter experience!
• If you have any alligator lovers in your life don’t miss St. Augustine Alligator Farm & Zoological Park.
• Looking for more travel tips? In last week’s episode, Catie Parrish shared details about her family of five’s vacation to Florida with ideas for traveling with younger kids.

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With warming weather, meals, snacks and cravings shift too. Today Meagan and Sarah unpack what it means to us to feed ourselves well as moms, from taking time to assemble a sandwich to paying attention to the way food makes us feel – both physically and emotionally. We share some of our personal favorite feel-good foods, and also acknowledge the often inherent conflict in feeding ourselves well AND keeping our families fed. Join us!

LINKS MENTIONED:

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• Meagan’s special oatmeal recipe
• Sarah loves Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
• Sarah’s family doesn’t love sourdough but DOES love Trader Joe’s Stone Hearth Baked French Loaf for crispy toast
• We both like Dave Killer’s Bread
• Sarah likes the Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burger patties from Trader Joe’s
• Sarah hydrates with Nuun tablets in her water and likes a Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter flavored Perfect Bar for a snack
• We both love this Sparkel carbonator and this Rice Cooker
• Meagan's Mother of Reinvention podcast is back for a new season!
• We love Didn’t I Just Feed You for thoughtful, nuanced conversations about both feeding yourself as a mom AND feeding a family. Check out these episodes to start:
• The Lasting Allure of Our favorite Nostalgic Snacks (Just for fun, we’re tasting testing some of our favorite childhood snacks including Wendy’s Frosty, Devil Dogs and Cosmic Brownies. Do these beloved nostalgic treats taste as good as we remember? Listen now to find out!)
• Empties (In which we share the new pantry products we’ve purchased and completely used up.)
• Why Are We All Obsessed with Protein (This macronutrient seems to be the obsession of wellness gurus, food media, and your two favorite podcast hosts. Ha! In this exclusive episode we’re talking about why we are currently obsessed with protein and how we’re getting more of it.)
• If you enjoyed this episode, check out a few from the archives:
• Snacks Or Ingredients? What’s Inside Our Pantries: Episode 403
• What’s In Our Fridge & Freezer Right Now: Episode 381
• Cooking Inspiration: Where We Get Our Best Ideas (And How To Re-Inspire Your Menus!)
• Envisioning Your Week Of Ideal Meals: Episode 331

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Meagan has big news. Sarah has alllll the questions. Join us for a fun dive into all the plans and details!

LINKS MENTIONED:

• We mentioned other episodes where we share personal news while couching it in a larger context, such as:
• Self Care As Self-Preservation: Episode 104
• Talking About Our Own Kids. Or Not.: Episode 364
• Eric found a vintage wedding ring set from Gesner Estate Jewelry on Etsy
• Follow @meaganfrancis on Instagram or sign up for email updates at meaganfrancis.com to stay in the loop!
• Episodes from the archives about Meagan’s journey to finding love after divorce:
• More Than Mom: Finding Love After Divorce
• Dating & Romance (For Single Moms & Married Ones, Too!): Voices 45
• More Than Mom: Dating As A Divorced Mom
• Meagan’s Divorce Update (One Year Later): Episode 150
• Managing Stress and Uncertainty with Divorce Coach Jessica Ashley: Voices 15
• Meagan’s writings about finding love after divorce
• Why I Bought A Camper Last Week (On Moving On After Divorce)

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Deciding where to go on a family vacation with littles can be overwhelming. How will the kids adjust to all the changes? Will the adults enjoy their time, too? In this special episode of The Mom Hour, Meagan chats with team member Catie Parrish about her family’s spring break trip to Florida. Listen to hear all about Catie’s favorite things they did, as well as her top tips for happy travels with young kids. Catie also shares how she preps her house before a big trip, as well as how to make it easier to come home. Enjoy!

About Our Sponsor

Thank you to VISIT FLORIDA for sponsoring this episode and making Meagan’s and Catie’s trips possible.

Choosing where to go on a family vacation is easier than you think. Florida is filled with experiences you and your family will never forget. From 825 miles of beaches and 700 freshwater springs to over 1,300 trails with breathing room to run and play, there are so many reasons a Florida vacation is just, the best.

Start planning YOUR best-ever vacation at Visit Florida today!

Links We Mentioned (Or Should Have) In This Episode:

• Learn more about Catie Parrish a member of The Mom Hour Team.
• Dezerland Park is Orlando’s largest indoor attraction featuring 800,000 sq. feet of bowling, axe throwing, trampoline park, go karts and much more! Perfect for families of big and small kids!
• Museum of Illusions in Orlando is a collection of holograms, where you can look closely at each optical illusion, and observe each exhibit.
• Catie and her family spent time at Disney Springs, an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World Resort.
• Catie highly recommends dining at The Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill and Bar.
• Gatorland, located in Orlando, is home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles with a petting zoo, bird sanctuary, mini water park and much more!
• The Orlando Science Center offers hundreds of exhibits, programs and labs, planetarium shows, cinedome, and 10 interactive halls with remarkable opportunities to explore, experiment and discover.
• Enjoy a dinner with sand between your toes in St. Pete’s/Clearwater Florida at Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill.
• Enjoy a dolphin cruise with the family on Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise!
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium is where you and your family can see rescued dolphins, sea turtles and more!
• Catie couldn’t say enough great things about The Avalon Club Hotel, a boutique hotel located along Clearwater Beach Florida, offering guests a luxurious way to enjoy their vacation.
• Planning a trip to Disney World? Check out our episode on Disney Planning / Disney Parenting

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Becoming a mom as a teen or young adult years comes with unique challenges (and also some sweet memories!). In today’s episode, Meagan and regular contributor Kia compare our personal experiences as young moms and explore how young motherhood shows up in parenting our own teens and young adults. We also compare notes on fourteen-year-old girls and share our love of big families and grown sibling dynamics. Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Follow Kia on Instagram
• Episodes of The Mom Hour featuring Kia:
• What’s New In Baby Gear & Baby Shower Registries: Voices 77 with Kia Hammond and Katherine DeVries
• Real Stories About Postpartum Mental Health: Voices 74 With Emily Roark And Kia Hammond
• Preparing Kids (Of All Ages) For A New Baby: Voices 67 With Kia Hammond
• Kia wrote the following blog posts for The Mom Hour Community:
• How A Postpartum Nurse And 4th-Time Pregnant Mom Packs Her Hospital Bag.
• Preparing Your Preschooler For Big Kid School Experiences
• How I’m Navigating This Sports Season With Littles

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