Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement fo...
Does a peaceful evening beget a better morning? Let's find out. Today Meagan and Sarah talk about our evening routines lately, and next week we'll do the same with mornings. Now that our kids are older, we try to make time for the little things that make winding down feel calm and intentional. Plus, we share how we shut down our homes and families for the night, and how our loved ones—both human and animal—fit into the mix. Nighty-night!HELPFUL LINKS:Episodes from the archives on routines:Morning Routines & Morning Makeovers: Episode 222Routines, Rituals, and Traditions (Part 2): Episode 129Routines, Rituals, and Traditions (Part 1): Episode 128Bedtime Routines at Every Stage: Episode 80Realistic Hair & Skincare Routines: Episode 48Routines For A Happy Mom-Life: Episode 20Interested in gua sha (which Meagan talked about having an at-home routine similar to)? We learned a lot from this Good Housekeeping articleSarah uses DRMTLGY retinol and neck creamSarah keeps this cuter version of your grandma's pill box on her bedside table (h/t Erica Ladd for that rec!)Clevr blend sleeptime latte is Sarah's drink of choice in the eveningWe both use weighted blankets in a twin size, like this oneMeagan uses her Hatch Clock (affiliate link) to dim the lights before bed, helping to cue her to get sleepyOTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Giving Ourselves Credit & Compassion: Episode 506
“I wish I’d yelled less,” “I should’ve tidied up more”—sound familiar? We’re pretty hard on ourselves as moms, especially when we’re deep in the thick of parenting. With a little distance it’s a bit easier to recognize how much we’ve actually done for our families. Today Meagan and Sarah reflect on our early parenting years and give credit where credit is due and offer compassion to our younger selves. Turns out, we were doing the best we could with what we had – just like you!HELPFUL LINKS:We mentioned an episode looking back on regrets: Regrets, We’ve Had A Few: Episode 440Episodes from the archives you may enjoy:Nurturing Grandparent-Grandkid Relationships: Episode 390Kinkeeping: Episode 488Motherly Love In Theory & Practice: Episode 451Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Back To School: Episode 377Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Tech And Devices: Episode 368Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Summer Planning: Episode 359OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Realities Of Starting A Brick & Mortar Business: Episode 505
From crafting the perfect window display to chatting with customers and hand-picking the best products, Meagan shares the fun (and not-so-glamorous) side of running a business. Whether it’s her specialty tea shop or her family’s bookstore, Meagan has plenty of insights on what it takes to bring a dream to life. Sarah is here to ask all the questions, so tune in for an inspiring and candid conversation about entrepreneurship, retail, and everything in between!HELPFUL LINKS:Meagan’s a partner of a public market, The Mill ManistiqueMeagan opened a tea shop!Follow @papermillbooks or @themillmanistique or @bevytea on instagramEpisodes from the archives you may enjoy:How Do You Know What’s Next?: Episode 503More Than Mom: Dream BusinessesHaving Kids Young & Building A Creative Business With Camp Climb Founder Emma Hicks: Voices 37OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Packing & Prep For Travel
From tracking flight prices to snagging a hotel deal, packing your bags to prepping the home front, there’s a ton to talk about when it comes to travel planning. Join Meagan and Sarah as we discuss what works for us, how we feel about reviews on vacation rental sites, and where are strengths and weaknesses lie when it comes to packing a suitcase and preparing to leave home. Let’s get ready to travel!This is Part 2 of a three-part travel series running this winter! You can listen to Part 1 here, and check back in March for Part 3.HELPFUL LINKS:Check out our Family Travel Hub for episodes and blog posts to help with all your traveling-with-kids needs!Sarah’s packing cubes are similar to these, from show sponsor Quince (visit quince.com/themomhour for free shipping at 365-day returns)Sarah loves her Luka Duffel from Calpak TravelSarah uses Google Flights for tracking flight pricesOTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Game-Changing Kitchen Skills: Episode 504
Perfectly crisped bacon with zero grease splatter, an onion diced evenly and confidently, and a sparkling clean kitchen sink. These are just a few of the kitchen confidence-boosters Meagan and Sarah have worked on over the years. Today’s episode is all about the skills we’ve developed – and even mastered – that help us enjoy home cooking more. Join us!HELPFUL LINKS:Episodes From The Archives You May Enjoy:Reclaiming Our Kitchens: Episode 490Sipping, Steeping, Hydrating & Celebrating: Let’s Talk About Beverages!: Episode 467Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 2: Episode 432Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 1: Episode 431MORE about Loving Beans from MeaganMeagan shares more about Making Sourdough in this substack articleOTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour.
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