This week Melanie and Allison dive into the world of "Doomsday" prepping and disaster readiness. They share personal experiences and practical tips on preparing emergency kits without breaking the bank. From discussing essential items like rice and pasta to exploring the use of tools like life straws and jet boils, they cover comprehensive prepping strategies. Listen as they talk about lessons learned from natural disasters, the importance of staying cool in hot climates, and managing power a...

This week, Melanie and Allison dive into the common phrases we say to our children that might be more problematic than we realize. They share personal anecdotes and discuss the impact of these phrases on their kids. From exploring different parenting styles to reflecting on their own experiences, they offer insights and tips on how to communicate more effectively with our little ones. Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt conversation that every parent can relate to!Information provided in th...

In this week's episode, Melanie and Allison celebrate Melanie's birthday which coincides with some doctor visits. As Melanie's birthday week kicks off, we emphasize the necessity of regularly scheduled medical visits and talk about our experiences with ultrasounds, mammograms, colonoscopies and more. Plus, we ponder the likelihood of our 7-year-olds driving to Target. To wrap things up, we chat about the incredible Sheriff Grady Judd and his no-nonsense approach in Polk County. Come join us f...

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 ...

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 ess...

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 s...

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 giv...

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...

This week Melanie and Allison discuss their recent summer vacations.References:Allison mentions playing virtual bingo with Witti Repartee (link here). 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!

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 o...

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 a...

This week Melanie and Allison tackle the whirlwind of managing kids' extracurricular activities amidst the chaos of daily life. While one mom has her kid’s summer mapped out, the other one of us is not so sure how to make it through the next 7 weeks before school starts back up. Melanie also shares her thoughts about dance recitals and wonders who made up this crazy 12-hour-long recital schedule for kids of all ages. The joke’s on us though as we share how we BOTH were rear-ended within days ...

This week Melanie and Allison interview two very special guests... our kids! Just how silly will the podcast get when Melanie and Allison begin asking their kids basic questions about their school, friends, ideal jobs and who they think they're named after. We also take them way back to the olden days of the 1980s and ask them to identify old-timey gadgets. How do you think they did?Timestamps (approximate):00:53 Favorite Things03:31 Future Aspirations05:02 School Experiences06:51 Favorite Mo...

This week Melanie and Allison dive into a recap and give their thoughts on the last 2 episodes of the Reality TV show 'Seeking Sister Wife.' We also have a special surprise for our listeners: new podcast equipment! No matter if you are a regular Seeking Sister Wife fan or you’ve never watched the show, you’ll be entertained by these two midlife moms’ perspective of the polygamous lifestyle. There’s Nick Davis and his 3 not-so-married-wives, Becky and Justin Ryan who still haven’t fo...

This week, Melanie and Allison will be tackling a hot topic: synthetic food dyes and allergies. Join us as we discuss the origins of these artificial colorants, their potential health risks - especially for children - and share personal stories and insights on navigating food choices. Whether you're concerned about hyperactivity, skin reactions, or just want to make healthier decisions for your family, this episode is packed with valuable information and practical tips. Don't miss out on this...

In this BONUS episode of "Midlife Moms Pod," Melanie and Allison spend a Friday morning together discussing things that are chaotic in their lives. Topics range from end of school year activities, sprained ankles, lost and found dogs, and WW2 movies, to name just a few. We evaluate what everyday items bring chaos into our lives and how we wouldn't trade any of it for all the popsicles and coffee in the world.Timestamps:00:39 Early Morning Chaos03:28 School Events and Fun Day04:29 Midlife...

In this episode of Midlife Moms Pod, Melanie and Allison travel back in time to 1993 and revisit our Proms. This episode starts with a few censor bleeps as Allison loses her mind followed by us laughing our way through what can only be described as take 3 of our attempt at recording this episode.Once we shake off our technical failures, we share stories of our prom days of yore and compare them to the outlandish promposals and prom shenanigans of today.As per usual we veer off course for a bi...

In this BONUS episode of "Midlife Moms Pod," Melanie and Allison share their experiences from a weekend in April where we discuss Melanie's visit to the Clay County Fair. Melanie discusses the fun and challenges of managing fair activities with her family, highlighting mom fails and the unexpected joys of finding fair food she can eat due to dietary restrictions.We also provide an update on the bug project and talk about how we can't stop overcommitting to end-of-the-school-year activities, a...

Join Melanie and Allison this week as we discuss one of our favorite shows, “Seeking Sister Wife”. Specifically, we discuss Season 5, episodes 1-10 which is the current season as of this recording (May 2024). The podcast touches on themes of manipulation, the intersection of religion and personal desires, and the consequences of alternative lifestyles. Material may not be suitable for young audiences.We begin by discussing our unhealthy obsession with reality TV and how it’s not just a ...

Tune in to this week’s episode where Melanie and Allison forget about bugs and indulge in some light-hearted conversation about their favorites. That's right, it's time to dive into the world of movies, TV, and sweets… followed by some safety tips!Ever find yourself stopping on a channel because your favorite movie from childhood is on? That's exactly where we start our journey in the latest episode, reminiscing about the movies that take us back to our younger days. Most of the movies discus...

In this episode Melanie and Allison discuss just how excited they are to learn which bug their child will be assigned for the annual "First Grade Bug Project." Allison begins the episode by explaining her one single rule of the insect project: "Anything but the cockroach!" In this episode we'll learn just how roach-phobic Allison really is and how her negotiations with the teacher didn't go unnoticed. We continue our discussion of fears with Melanie explaining her fear of sharks and how...

In this episode we have a special guest, Liliana Dinu, who is a single mom and advocate for her oldest daughter who was born with hearing loss. She joins us in the recording studio to discuss everything from finding the right school and the importance of lobbying for better insurance coverage to traveling, favorite foods, and celebrity crushes.Resources mentioned in this episode:Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speechhttps://www.clarkeschools.org/Nemourshttps://www.nemours.org/Contact Liliana D...

Are you organized or cluttered? In this episode Melanie and Allison talk about getting rid of 7 years of kids clothes, managing paper clutter, and needing more storage. We get off topic sometimes but in the end manage to discuss fun mom things to do to forget all the mess.You can also 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), a...

Welcome to our premiere episode! Join us as we kick things off by introducing ourselves and sharing the story of how we met and why we're starting this podcast. We share a lot of laughs and Allison drinks a lot of coffee.You can also 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 ho...