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 Manistique
• Meagan opened a tea shop!
• Follow @papermillbooks or @themillmanistique or @bevytea on instagram
• Episodes from the archives you may enjoy:
• How Do You Know What’s Next?: Episode 503
• More Than Mom: Dream Businesses
• Having Kids Young & Building A Creative Business With Camp Climb Founder Emma Hicks: Voices 37

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• Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next
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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 Travel
• Sarah uses Google Flights for tracking flight prices

OTHER 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 Next
• Visit our website
• Check out deals from our partners
• Follow us on Instagram
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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 490
• Sipping, Steeping, Hydrating & Celebrating: Let’s Talk About Beverages!: Episode 467
• Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 2: Episode 432
• Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 1: Episode 431
• MORE about Loving Beans from Meagan
• Meagan shares more about Making Sourdough in this substack article

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• Visit our website
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From big career pivots to giant life decisions, how do we know when it’s time to take a leap? How much dreaming and scheming comes before the moment of action? And how do you know what’s on the other side of a bend in the road? (Spoiler: you don’t.) Meagan and Sarah share a podcast-related update and explore these questions together. Join us!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Sarah recommends this episode of The Culture Study Podcast: Is The Golden Age Of Podcasts Over? and these episodes of 10 Things To Tell You: 10 Things All Podcast Fans Should Know and If I Were Starting A Podcast Today…
• Episodes From The Archives:
• BONUS: What’s Ahead This Summer (Personally And On The Podcast)
• Meet Meagan & Sarah: Episode 458
• Business Behind-The-Scenes & State Of The Podcast Chat: Episode 396
• Email us

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• Visit our website
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Meagan and Sarah tackle MORE of your listener questions! From handling school emails about your kid’s behavior to accepting that you’re not the ‘fun parent’, from encouraging teens to read more to nudging a reluctant 8-year-old into extracurriculars, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Episodes From The Archives You May Enjoy:
• “Fun” For The Whole Family: Episode 408
• Reading & Literacy Tips by Age & Stage
• Emotional Labor, Burnout & Completing The Stress Cycle: Episode 285
• Managing Kids’ Extracurriculars (What We’ve Learned & What’s On Tap This Fall): Episode 330
• Pre-Order Meagan’s Book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:

• Visit our website
• Check out deals from our partners
• Follow us on Instagram
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A preschooler with a bit of a hoarding tendency, mom-guilt related to not providing the same school experience to all three of her kids, and sadness about a firstborn child heading off to college. Meagan and Sarah offer our advice to moms with these parenting questions, PLUS we unpack the “glad I did / wish I’d done” conceit, offering our thoughts to a mom who wants to know what we’d do differently if we knew then what we know now. Join us for Listener Questions in Episode 501!

Pre-Order Meagan’s Book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Back To School
• Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Tech & Devices
• Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Summer Planning
• Regrets, We’ve Had A Few

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• Visit our website
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Where would we go if time, money, and (ahem) kids were of little consequence? Where would YOU go? In our first episode in a three-part travel series, Meagan and Sarah talk about dream destinations and what kind of travel experiences we envision as we move out of the intensive ‘family travel planning’ years. We talk about how our personalities inform the way we think about travel, whether we aim for a ‘vibe’ vs. a specific location, and how we feel about traveling with our spouses. Join us!

HELPFUL LINKS:

Episodes From The Archives On Traveling

• Parenting Lessons From Travel Abroad: Episode 448
• Tips For Traveling With Teens (Meagan’s Florida Family Vacation)
• Tips For Traveling With Small Kids (Catie’s Florida Family Vacation)
• Family Travel Mishaps & Why We Go Anyway: Voices 76
• Real Moms Share Their Best Family Travel Advice: Episode 356
• House Rules For Travel And Vacation: Episode 319
• Disney Planning / Disney Parenting: Episode 410

Travel With Kids Blog Posts

• Hometown Travel Guide: Santa Barbara With Kids
• Hometown Travel Guide: St. Louis With Kids
• Hometown Travel Guide: Kansas City Metro With Kids
• Hometown Travel Guide: Glacier National Park With Kids
• Hometown Travel Guide: Los Angeles With Kids
• Hometown Travel Guide: Dallas-Fort Worth With Kids
• Hometown Travel Guide: Indianapolis With Kids
• Hometown Travel Guide: San Diego with Kids
• Visiting The Outer Banks Of North Carolina With Kids
• Disneyland With Littles: Where To Splurge, How To Save & How I Really Feel About Mouse Ears

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• Visit our website
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Meagan and Sarah are back from a holiday hiatus and catching up on all the things in our 500th Tuesday episode! We’re chatting about the holiday season, the state of our homes, the latest antics from our pets, and what we’re looking forward to as parents this year. It’s been a minute, so come hang with us for some laughs, real talk, and all the fun as we dive into 2025 together!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Meagan shared some holiday thoughts on Substack throughout the month of December:
• Holiday Mothering From An Empty Nest
• Making Our Own Christmas Magic
• Christmas Baking and Cozy Holiday Books
• The Lasting Impact Of A Mother At Christmas 
• The Christmas I Learned To Relax
• Sarah mentioned the episode We're Back! Meagan and Sarah Chat Summer So Far
• Preorder Meagan's Book The Last Parenting Book You'll Ever Read! (affiliate link)

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• Visit our website
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Ready to clear the clutter, both in your home and your mind? Catie and Katie are back and we’re diving into all things cleaning — from how a tidy space can lead to a clearer head, to creating cleaning schedules that actually work for your family. We’ll share creative tips on getting the kids involved, plus our favorite products, and how we make cleaning feel a little less like a chore. Whether you’re a cleaning pro or a self-proclaimed mess-maker, we’ve got something to make your space (and mind) feel a lot lighter. Join us!

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this holiday break. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they’ve prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you mid-January!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• The Connection Between Cleanliness and Mental Health
• The One Decision That Helped Me Manage Overwhelming Paper Clutter is a helpful blog post that was mentioned
• Products We Mentioned In This Episode:
• Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Lithium Ion Hand Vacuum
• Shark Navigator Vacuum
• Dyson Ball Animal Vacuum
• OXO Pop Top Containers for the pantry
• Cereal Containers for the pantry
• MORE episodes from Katie and Catie:
• Small Tweaks To Save Big Money: Episode 459
• Hacks For Slaying Busy Seasons: Episode 460
• New Year Mom Mantras: Episode 499

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For more peace and purpose in your mom life, consider a mantra! Today Katie Gouldner and Catie Parrish dive into the enchanting world of mantras—what they are, how to create one that fits your current motherhood era, and how to weave it into your daily routine. We’ll share feel-good examples, simple tips, and ways to make your mantra an anchor throughout your day. Whether you’re stepping into a new season or just craving a little more balance, we’ll help you embrace the year ahead with calm, clarity, and confidence. Enjoy the journey!

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this holiday break. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they’ve prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you mid-January!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Katie Gouldner and Catie Parrish on Instagram
• More Episodes From Katie and Catie:
• Small Tweaks To Save Big Money: Episode 459
• Hacks For Slaying Busy Seasons: Episode 460
• Episodes From The Archives on Goal Setting and Beyond:
• More Than Mom: 2022 Goals & Intentions (What We Said, How It Went & Where Life Surprised Us)
• More Than Mom: 2022 Goals Check-In
• Our Favorite Resources For An Inspired January: Episode 399

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• Visit our website
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In a world where influencers and professional photos shape our idea of the “perfect home,” it can be overwhelming to develop our own home style. But what if loving your home isn’t about achieving perfection? Today Joanna Martin sits down with special guest Kelsey Wharton from The Girl Next Door Podcast to discuss embracing the homes we have, letting go of unrealistic ideals, and focusing on creating spaces that reflect who we are—not what we see online. We cover simplifying home decor, finding inspiration without the pressure, and discovering the beauty in the everyday spaces we call home. Join us!

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this holiday break. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they’ve prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you mid-January!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Joanna Martin and Kelsey Wharton on Instagram
• The Girl Next Door Podcast
• Average house size article Joanna mentions
• Studio McGee
• Kelsey’s Matrimoney Podcast with her husband Chris
• Your Year to Shine is Kelsey’s 2025 goal-setting workshop
• Kelsey’s personal blog
• 9-square cube shelf hack to make backpack cubbies

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• Visit our website
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