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More Than Mom: Movie Musicals Jun 03, 2018

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Warning: this episode may make you want to ignore all responsibilities for an untold number of hours so that you can hole up and watch a movie musical marathon. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Join Meagan and Sarah for a More Than Mom minisode about our favorite movie musicals (and stay tuned for a part two, because this is a topic we could talk about for a WHILE). Enjoy!

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Schedule of Upcoming Movie Musical Adaptations (Playbill)
Where To Watch Broadway Online: The Theater Lover’s Guide To Streaming
A January 2018 Roundup Of Netflix Musicals
The 30 Best Movie Musicals For Teens (this article is from Teen Vogue but we love the list anyway)

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Kids’ Clothes, Shoes, and Gear for Summer: Episode 158 May 29, 2018

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The weather is warming up and everybody’s clothes are too small–time to talk summertime clothes, shoes, and gear for kids! Meagan and Sarah share our go-to tips and favorite brands for keeping kids comfy, cool, and affordably dressed during the summer. Join us!

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Meagan’s seasonal clothing and handmedown storage system is outlined in this blog post
Target products we’re loving
Sarah’s daughter loves how soft the entire Grayson Social line is
Cat & Jack playtime basics are killing it as always
Terrycloth swim coverups like this one are awesome
Sarah’s daughter swore by these Champion brand running shorts last summer
Amazon products we’re loving are all collected at amazon.com/shop/themomhour, including some of our favorite brands and products mentioned in the episode, like Keen, Native, SeeKaiRun, UV Skinz, Lands’ End, i play, Flap Happy, Babiators, Carter’s, Crocs, and more
Tea Collection sales are the best
Sarah’s son has Hanna Andersson swim trunks and they’re the cutest
Our listeners weighed in with their favorite products on Instagram (here) and Facebook (here). Many of the products mentioned are linked to above, but check out the full posts to make sure you didn’t miss any!

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More Than Mom: Exercise & Fitness May 27, 2018

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We’ve hit a mid-year slump in our fitness mojo, friends. Have you? Meagan and Sarah address where we are with working out, what has worked for us in the past, and discuss strategies for getting back on the wagon this summer. We also talk frankly about WHY working out matters to us (and it may not be for the reasons you think). Join us for another More Than Mom episode of The Mom Hour!

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You might also like this episode: (Totally Not Overwhelming) Health & Wellness Advice (Episode 33)
Aaptiv, the audio fitness app Sarah loves

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Our Worst #MomFail Moments: Episode 157 May 22, 2018

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We aren’t perfect, we’re real. It’s the last line of our show intro and it’s the guiding principle of this episode. Buckle up, guys, as Meagan and Sarah confess some really cringe-worthy mom fails that keep us humble to this day. From a major faux pas at the school Thanksgiving feast to some near-death (or at least near-injury) experiences that still make us shudder, we’re serving up a whole lot of vulnerability in Episode 157 of The Mom Hour. Plus Katie Addiss joins Sarah at the end of the podcast with a mom fail of her own plus a struggle, success, and discovery from her life as a mom of two little ones. Enjoy!

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Sarah mentioned this series: Sitters & Caregivers Part 1 and Sitters & Caregivers Part 2
You might also like these episodes:
Mom Superpowers & Kryptonite
Mom Meltdowns, Oh No!
Katie mentioned speech services available for free through the Department of Developmental Services in California

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Potty Training & Other Bathroom Matters: Episode 156 May 15, 2018

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By popular request we’re tackling potty training in Episode 156! But if your kids are well beyond diapers by now, stick around. We extend the conversation to include other bathroom messes and realities that come with raising kids. From privacy to hygiene to showering solo to (gasp!) man-boys who shave, this entire podcast episode takes place in the bathroom. Wash your hands!

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Other episodes that tackle potty training
Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Toddler Years), Episode 24
More Listener Questions & Our Advice, Episode 111
Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Starting School Edition), Episode 62
Sarah mentioned this BassPal Bluetooth Portable Wireless Waterproof Speaker for the shower (affiliate link)

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Birthday Parties The Easier Way: Episode 155 May 08, 2018

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Between Meagan and Sarah we’ve celebrated our kids’ birthdays 95 times. NINETY-FIVE birthdays, guys. We share the lessons we’ve learned in scaling back while still keeping up some special traditions, make a case for opting out of birthday madness when it isn’t your jam, and confess some of our birthday party fails from over the years. Join us!

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Earlier shows on birthday parties, episodes 68 and 69: Kid Birthdays, Part 1 (The Kids In Your Family)and Kid Birthdays, Part 2 (Other People’s Kids)

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More Than Mom: Mom 2.0 Conference Recap May 06, 2018

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Meagan and Sarah recap their week at the Mom 2.0 conference in Pasadena, including that one time they lovingly accosted a breastfeeding mom in an evening gown, that other time Meagan had to be forcibly removed from a Rent The Runway dress, a sweet listener encounter, and more hijinks.

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Mom 2.0
Listener Jessica’s blog Little Joys of Mine
The mystery breastfeeding mama turns out to be Pickett from Seasonal Memories. Check the post she shared on Instagram using the photo Meagan took here.
Congrats to Amy and Margaret from What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood on their Iris award win!
Other podcasts nominated in the category were: Hey Sis!, The Life of Dad Show, #AmWriting with Jess & KJ, and Selfie
Jane Maynard from This Week For Dinner
Our fellow Life, Listened shows Make Light with Karen Walrond and The Home Hour with Graham and Kirsten

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Surviving A Major Health Scare with Kathreen Francis: Voices 25 May 04, 2018

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Meagan sits down with her sister Kathreen to talk openly for the very first time about the major health crisis that rocked their family last December. This special episode in our Voices interview series is full of really practical ways to support families going through a health scare, plus a vulnerable inside look at a family coming together during a trying time.

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Feeding A Family (Snacks & Sweets): Episode 154 May 01, 2018

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No one tells you when you become a parent that you’ll spend a significant portion of the rest of your life in conversations about snacks and sweets–but it’s true! Most kids would snack and indulge their sweet-tooths all day long we if we let them, and in this episode of The Mom Hour Meagan and Sarah share our tips for keeping snacking and desserts in check without totally losing your mind. PLUS Sarah’s 10-year-old joins her at the end of the show for a reality check about how strict the Powers family snacking rules REALLY are. Busted!

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Feeding A Family (Breakfast & Lunch) – Episode 151
Earlier episodes of The Mom Hour on feeding a family:
The Picky Eater Problem (Episode 39)
Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping (Episode 23)
A Week of Real-Life Dinners (Episode 72)
Saving Money on Groceries & Household Supplies (Episode 55)
Kids in the Kitchen (Episode 70)

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Moving, Remodeling & Other Home Transitions: Episode 153 Apr 24, 2018

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Moving, remodeling, and home renovations are never easy, but with kids in the mix the difficulty level goes up a notch…or twelve. Meagan is fresh off a cross-town move and Sarah has had several home improvement challenges in the last year. Join us for tips and tactics to minimize stress when your home in transition. Enjoy!

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Moving With Kids & Cultivating Community (Episode 56)

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