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  • Unplugged: Parenting in a Digital World
    2024/09/10

    This week Melanie and Allison discuss the impact of screen time on kids. We're talking all kinds of screen time - ipads, tablets, computers, TV - you name it! Allison shares her personal experiences with social media, including seeing some bizarre online content and social media trends that tend to be time-sucking and distracting. We share some strategies we use for managing our children's screen time, including limiting iPad use and promoting non-screen activities.

    In the end, it's all about maintaining a balanced lifestyle amidst the competition we moms face with screen time.

    00:42 Discussing Screen Time and Its Effects
    02:19 Social Media Convo Begins
    06:02 Managing Kids' Screen Time
    10:03 Screen Time Rules and Recommendations
    13:28 Bizarre Online Content
    18:50 Finding Good Content
    20:38 Going Through Social Media Detox
    23:23 College Fashion Trends

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    27 分
  • Our Favorite Things
    2024/09/03

    This week, Melanie and Allison catch up on life events and share their favorite things. They discuss their recent challenges in keeping up with 'The Bachelorette' episodes, switching gears to focus on their original podcast purpose: sharing tips and insights about life as midlife moms.

    They delve into various favorite items, including Turkish towels, Differin gel, Alexapure water filtration system, footwear, skincare products from Clinique, hair accessories, and Young Living's Gentle Baby essential oil. Tune in for a mix of practical tips, product recommendations, and personal anecdotes from the hosts.

    Timestamps:

    01:44 Favorite Things: Turkish Towels
    05:17 Favorite Things: Differin Daily Brightening Exfoliator
    09:10 Favorite Things: Alexapure Pro Water Filtration System
    12:00 Favorite Things: Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Mask
    15:43 Favorite Things: Roxy Tennis Shoes
    16:46 Favorite Things: Birkenstocks
    20:56 Favorite Hair Accessories
    25:54 Essential Oils for Relaxation
    30:15 Cozy Slipper Socks

    Resource Information:

    We talked about these products on this podcast. Please note we are not sponsored by, nor are we getting any paid compensation for promoting these products.

    Link to Hello Peshtemal Turkish Beach Towel

    Link to Differin Daily Brightening Exfoliator

    Link to Alexapure Pro Water Filtration System

    Link to Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Mask

    Link to Roxy Women's Bayshore Slip on Shoe Sneaker

    Link to Allison's Birkenstocks

    Link to Teenitor Hair Bun Shaper Set

    Link to Anezus 54 pcs Hair Ties for Girls and Women

    Link to Melanie's Hair Clip

    Link to Allison's Hair Clip

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    34 分
  • The Bachelorette Episodes 5 & 6 - A Midlife Moms Pod Review
    2024/08/26

    This week Melanie and Allison continue their review of Season 21 of The Bachelorette. In this episode, Jenn and her men explore Seattle on Episodes 5 and 6.

    If you have been watching this show for a while, like Melanie, or you're brand new to The Bachelorette, like Allison, or you don't have time to watch this crazy show, let us recap it for you!

    We talk about everything from Jenn's fashion to her dates and their locations and sometimes get a little judgy.

    Please note: spoilers are given since we discuss which men Jenn keeps and which ones are sent packing to go home.

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    1 時間 17 分
  • The Bachelorette Episodes 3 & 4 - A Midlife Moms Pod Review
    2024/08/20

    This week Melanie and Allison continue their review of Season 21 of The Bachelorette. In this episode, Jenn and her men explore New Zealand on Episodes 3 and 4.

    If you have been watching this show for a while, like Melanie, or you're brand new to The Bachelorette, like Allison, or you don't have time to watch this crazy show, let us recap it for you!

    We talk about everything from Jenn's fashion to her dates and their locations and sometimes get a little judgy.

    Please note: spoilers are given since we discuss which men Jenn keeps and which ones are sent packing to go home.

    Send us a text message.

    Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

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    1 時間 9 分
  • The Bachelorette Episodes 1 & 2 - A Midlife Moms Pod Review
    2024/07/31

    This week Melanie and Allison begin their review of Season 21 of The Bachelorette. Can you believe that Allison has NEVER watched a season of this show? Melanie can't and, as such, has begged and pleaded for her co-host to get in on the game. Listen in as they give a recap of the show and their thoughts on each man that begs for Jenn Tran's attention (and affection).

    Whether you're a seasoned Bachelorette watcher or new to the show, you'll laugh along with these midlife moms and their takes on dating and courting in 2024.

    We discuss Episode 1 and Jenn's introduction to "the guys," choosing our top and bottom 3. The second half discusses Episode 2 and the first and second date cards.

    NOTE: There are spoilers as we discuss who she eliminates and who gets a rose. Be warned.

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    Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

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    49 分
  • Summer Vacations
    2024/07/23

    This week Melanie and Allison discuss their recent summer vacations.

    References:

    Allison mentions playing virtual bingo with Witti Repartee (link here).

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    36 分
  • Midlife Moms Hustle - Odd Jobs That Pay Big Bucks
    2024/07/16

    This week Melanie and Allison get back in the studio to get caught up on summer life. Allison begins by updating everyone on where she's been for the last month and what's it like to change careers in your late 40s and pass big scary tests (Note: she refers to taking and passing the SHRM-CP test and moving from banking to HR).

    We then begin to discuss our plans for the rest of the summer and things we can do to actually relax on vacation (i.e. read a book, work on a hobby) and begin drifting off topic. Our first stop: cemetery walks and Allison's volunteer efforts to help people find where their relatives are buried.

    We then head into unusual jobs that pay big bucks. You won't believe what Allison found while searching the Reddit.

    Timestamps (approximate):

    1:01 Changing Careers and Taking Big Scary Tests in your 40s

    07:36 Historical Fiction and Cemetery Adventures

    15:57 Ghost Stories and Paranormal Experiences

    20:04 Unusual Jobs and Crematorium Insights

    24:23 Cryotherapy and Crematorium Mysteries

    24:50 Strange jobs that pay big bucks

    42:55 Summer Homework and Future Plans


    Things we mention for reference:

    1.) Historical Fiction books by Phillipa Gregory
    2.) Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
    3.) Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, GA
    4.) Huguenot Cemetery in St. Augustine, FL
    5.) Evergreen Cemetery in St. Augustine, FL
    6.) TacoLu's is located in Jacksonville Beach, FL. It was previously known as the Homestead Restaurant. It was originally a boarding house built in 1932 and was run by Miss Alpha Paynter. She later turned it into the Homestead Restaurant and later sold it in 1962. She died later that same year. Nowadays she can be seen by the big limestone fireplace in the main dining room, sitting in a rocking chair or standing as if to check on her customers. She's also been seen on the second floor and the stairs, and even in the mirror in the women's bathroom.
    7.) Ghost hunting in a Tesla. Check out our Instagram account for the actual ghost hunt we went on shortly after recording this episode.

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    Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

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    47 分
  • Don't Touch My Kid!
    2024/07/10

    This week Melanie and Allison return from an short and unplanned break. The episode begins with Melanie continuing her challenges with day-long dance recitals and how someone applied lipstick to her daughter without permission, not only triggering an allergic reaction but us saying "Don't touch my kid!". Naturally, the conversation expands to etiquette around touching others' children.

    We also talk about saying 'no' to social obligations in an effort to keep our sanity and Melanie's daughter away from the things she cannot eat. And Melanie's mom provides some great advice on how to keep your kid's birthday parties under control.

    Allison shares a story about wearing clothes that might be too comfortable around the house: Murphy's Law came knocking at the door! And, just what is the reason for all those tiny holes we sometimes find on our tee shirts?

    Other things we talk about:

    Things kids say... boys vs. girl version. If we kept a journal they would definitely be different!

    Can a Tesla detect ghosts when you drive through a cemetery? Let us know if you've tried this --- and your findings!

    Speaking of cemeteries, Melanie shares information about her experience at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights and wonders what it's like to work there.

    And, because we love animals Melanie shares that she now begun following pot belly pigs on Instagram, how she wants ANOTHER Newfoundland, her plans to leave Scarlett - her African Grey parrot - in her will.

    Send us a text message.

    Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

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    36 分