Coffee + Crumbs Podcast

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Episode 07: Global Motherhood with Michelle Acker Perez May 31, 2016

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Get ready for a fascinating conversation with an American mom raising her bicultural and bilingual daughter in Guatemala. We talk about how our own traditions and childhoods play into our parenting, the role of extended family in raising a child, and the beauty of owning fewer material items amongst other interesting differences in raising a child outside the United States. And, for our listeners with a sweet tooth, Ashlee and Lesley discuss their sugar addiction (and why it's totally fine to eat dessert every night!)

Like what you heard? Visit coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey, plus you'll find show notes for this episode and a shop full of darling products for moms. Also, don't forget to subscribe and/or leave us a review in iTunes!

Episode 06: Potty training is the worst with Lesley Miller, Ashlee Gadd and April Hoss May 17, 2016

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We're convinced there are few childhood milestones parents fear more than potty training. Get ready for a hilarious and honest conversation with Lesley, Ashlee and April as they share the highs and lows of their own children's experiences. Whether you're gearing up to potty train, or in the thick of a terrible training experience, you'll love this fun and encouraging potty pep talk.

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Episode 05: Climbing Mountains with Suzy Krause May 03, 2016

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The road to motherhood isn't always easy. In fact, 1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility. In this episode, April and Lesley interview regular Coffee + Crumbs writer, Suzy Krause, about her pregnancy story. Suzy talks about how Mother's Day can be an especially difficult holiday, the role social media can play in the painful waiting game, and what to say (and not to say) to a friend trying to get pregnant.

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Episode 04: Mommy doesn't go to work with Elise Cripe Apr 19, 2016

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Three self-employed working moms discuss the importance of teaching our kids what we do when we're not emptying the dishwasher. Plus, hear about the logistics, joys and challenges of pursuing career ambitions while managing the demands of young children.

Like what you heard? Visit www.coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey, plus show notes on this and every episode. Also, don't forget to subscribe and/or leave a review in iTunes!

Episode 03: It's their day too with Katie Blackburn Apr 05, 2016

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When you have three kids under the age of three, you know a thing or two about the joys and frustrations of motherhood. We chat with regular Coffee + Crumbs writer, Katie Blackburn, about keeping a big picture perspective during the very busy season of mothering young children. Katie offers wise and encouraging advice for any woman in the trenches of motherhood, plus April, Katie and Lesley talk about how often kids get sick all the time.

Like what you heard? Visit www.coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey, plus show notes on this and every episode. Also, don’t forget to subscribe and/or leave a review in iTunes!

Episode 02: Making mom friends with Melanie Dale Mar 22, 2016

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What’s scarier: a swanky cocktail party where you don’t know anyone, or trying to break into the mom circle at your local park? In this episode, Lesley and Ashlee talk with author Melanie Dale about why friendship with other moms is so important, the four bases in a mom dating relationship, and how to take a friendship to the next level. Plus, the easiest way to feel pretty when you’re six months pregnant.

Episode 01: Introducing the Coffee + Crumbs Podcast Mar 22, 2016

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Welcome to the all-new, much anticipated podcast from Coffee + Crumbs. In our first episode we chat about what you can expect from our new show, or, how we basically want to be Sarah Koenig when we grow up. Plus, hear about Ashlee’s love for grocery store flower bouquets, and the big mistake April made before her scheduled c-section. (Hint: we’re talking about bikini waxes!)

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