School’s out, the snacks are vanishing faster than your patience, and you’ve already heard “I’m bored” 37 times… and it’s only Tuesday. If summer break makes you equal parts nostalgic and slightly terrified—same, Mama.

In this laugh-out-loud but totally practical episode, we’re breaking down 15 sanity-saving tips to help you survive (and maybe even enjoy) summer with kids of all ages. From toddler tantrums to teen attitudes, we’ve got you covered with real talk, mom hacks, and permission to not have it all together.

We’re talking snack bins, sprinkler therapy, bedtime boundaries, car kits, boredom boxes, and even how to bribe—uhhh inspire—with an old school sticker board.

This isn’t your Pinterest-perfect parenting plan—it’s the real-deal, “doing our best in a swimsuit we bought at Walmart” version.

So grab your iced coffee (or that “mommy drink” we both know is in your tumbler), pop in those earbuds, and let’s survive summer together.

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This week’s episode was meant to be an interview with our 96-year-old grandma—an incredible woman with a lifetime of stories.

Just days before recording, she suffered a major stroke and is now in hospice, awaiting her heavenly home. While we didn’t get to have that final recorded conversation, we still wanted to honor her, reflect on her impact, and share the emotions that came rushing in.

Megan opens up about the deep realization that life is about collecting memories, not things—especially after sorting through the homes and belongings of loved ones we’ve lost.

Caley dives into the way we tend to hoard emotional clutter—resentment, fear, judgment—that keeps us from living fully. It’s raw, reflective, and full of perspective.

This isn’t a goodbye—it’s a hi for now. A reminder to show up, soak in the moments, and live with your whole heart.

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This mini episode is short, sweet, and full of belly laughs! Recorded during our Mexico trip (right after our more mature episode on boundaries), this one is pure fun. We talk about the magic of letting go—the fear, the judgment, the “I’m too old for this” vibe—and embracing the moment like a toddler with no filter and a full snack cup.

Whether it’s getting your hair braided, dancing in the plaza like a backup dancer from a 90s music video, or saying YES to a midday shot with strangers—this episode is your official permission slip to live big. Grown-up life comes with responsibilities, but it doesn’t mean we can’t play.

Because honestly? Life’s too short to worry about what you look like with face paint on. (Spoiler alert: you look fabulous.)

Cheers from Mexico, and cheers to living Mature(ish).

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