The holidays are not meant to be survived, they are truly the most wonderful time of year!  So how do you enjoy them to the fullest?  Well here are 5 tips to make this holiday season the best one yet!  Or at least the most organized and on budget ;) 

It is 24/7 with divisiveness, negativity, hate, and fear these days it seems.  The news is fine for certain things but it can be consuming in many ways, it can also set the tone for your day.  This is no different than anything we consume first thing in the morning, so be careful what those things are.  This episode is all about being aware of what information we are consuming to start our day.  Gotta be careful cause it is setting the tone for the rest of your day and week! 

Do you find yourself rushing from house to house during the holidays?  Maybe you have a hard time saying no to all those requests on your presence..  Is it possible that you over commit and find yourself running ragged throughout the holidays to please everyone else?  Maybe you just want more time for your family, more time to create your own memories..  Well you do not have to sacrifice those commitments and the potential to make your own memories..  You can have your cake and eat it to, you...

Everything we avoid is multiplied..  Our health, conflict, addiction - whatever we are putting off is quietly building up and must be faced eventually. We have to get control of these or they will control us at a future date.  In this episode Teresa and Cody talk about how you can do just that and how they too came face to face with this decision. 

We all have trouble with that thin line, the one where work stops and family begins.  In this episode Teresa and Cody explore that line and talk about ideas that could help us all manage expectations on both sides.  One big takeaway from this episode is that we get to be parents, we get to be married - so don't let work infringe on that privilege. 

Sometimes we take things for granted, especially our partners and all they do for us...  We expect more and appreciate less.  This week Teresa and Cody talk about what this does to our relationship, and how recognizing this leads to a deeper appreciation and a better relationship.  They give simple advice on how to appreciate more and expect less and end the show with a challenge for us all to do just that!  

It has been a minute but we are back and ready to roll, so we thought it appropriate to remind everyone who we are and what they can expect in the show going forward!  We have honed our focus a bit and are extremely excited to get things rollin'. 

In life we have two choices, to celebrate others or to be envious.  In this episode Teresa and Cody talk about why it is so important to root for everyone, and how this will come back to benefit you ten fold!  

This is a topic we know many struggle with, including ourselves!  Everyone is vying for your attention and it is hard to say no; we often neglect quality time with our spouse and kids for the sake of others.  While that is ok at times, it is important...

Our house can be a place of peace or a place of anxiety - pending what messes your kids made or didn't make this week.  These are tips we have found and implemented to try and keep all the things in order while helping us better enjoy our time at home! ...

Ever wonder where your money goes at the end of the year?  What if you could take a trip with the fam? What if you could pay off some debt early?  These are all questions Teresa and Cody asked themselves at one point. They discuss how they found answers...

In this episode Teresa and Cody talk about the changes you can expect after baby arrives.  This phase of parenthood is an amazing period in an incredible journey; however, it is full of its own struggles. Teresa and Cody recount their experience and...

In this episode Teresa and Cody talk with Holly Jefferd who is a child sleep and behavior coach.  Her company is Tiny Sleepers Big Dreamers and she is on Instagram @tinysleepersbigdreamers - she is truly a god send to all parents.  In this episode we...

In this episode Cody and Teresa look back on the time before welcoming their first child. They will share the lessons learned and advice that will no doubt help you feel more prepared if you are in this stage.  They discuss strategies around parenting...

We all know the negative people or the gossipers, but do we actually realize where else negativity is showing up in our lives??  That answer is no! We also don’t realize the effect it is having on us everyday, especially that negative self talk. In this...

Ever feel like you pass your partner or spouse in the hall and wonder “what if” - what if we dressed up, went to a nice dinner, and enjoyed each other's company.  Then your toddler hits you in the shin with a plastic golf club and that previous thought...

We are given wishes but we are also given the power to work for those wishes..  In this episode we share what we believe is one of the most underutilized tools in making your dreams become your reality.  We will talk about how we have used a vision...

 It’s early, your kid wakes you up crying, now you have to feed them and yourself; not to mention get out of the house on time for drop off and work!  The morning struggle is real - we get it!  This used to be our struggle, now it is much less of a...

In this episode we tell you who we are & why we are choosing to start a podcast.  We will be digging into a topic we believe is at the center of every relationship - Communication! We will be talking about how leaving dishes in the sink lead to a...