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There’s something about the beginning of the new year that makes us want to tackle all the home organization. In this episode, we talk about how we approach keeping our homes organized, even with young kids who are spending the majority of their time at home these days. We also share a few of our favorite hacks and products that make home organization a little easier. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Home organization Are our homes organized or messy?Our philosophies of keeping our homes organizedExpectation vs. reality of keeping a home with children in it organizedSimple tips and tricks we use to help keep everything in it’s placeProducts we love that help us stay organized. Things We mentioned Heather has this Frying pan organizer. Works great for cutting boards too!These cabinet door bumpers are perfect to keep drawer organizers in place.An over the door shoe rack is perfect for organizing inside small closets or pantries.An acrylic organizer like this one is great to live on the bathroom counter. You may also like Brittany put all of her pantry organizing favorites together in this post. Heather’s mudroom. This artwork display board solved a lot of Heather’s biggest home organization challenges- what to do with all that art! OUR PODCAST SPONSOR This episode was sponsored by Regency Centers. The Marketplace shopping center is part of the local community. Located at the intersection of Highway 113 and West Covell Blvd near University of California, Davis, its retailers and culture reflect the lifestyle needs of the neighborhoods that surround the center. The Marketplace is headlined with Petco, Safeway and CVS with an assortment of attractive mix of eateries, retail and services. In addition to The Marketplace in Davis, Regency Centers has 28 other local area shopping centers to meet all your essential shopping needs. Visit Regency Centers to find a shopping center nearest you. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 48. Home Organization appeared first on Okayest Moms.

Welcome to 2021, where nothing has changed! The Okayest Moms discuss the transition to the new year, including the Capitol Riots. We also discuss how our self care has evolved over the last year, and the changes we’ve made in order to meet our needs, including habit tracking. Brittany shares the habit tracker she created, and we both share the habits we are keeping track of in order to set us up for what little successes we can control in these weird times. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Why we’re habit tracking How we are coping after the latest current eventsHow our thoughts on self care have changedThoughts on diets in the new yearWhy a habit tracker is crucial to taking care of ourselves Things we mentioned Brittany created this Habit Tracker and it has been helpful for both of us to get a handle on things in a time when everything feels unmanageable. OUR PODCAST SPONSOR This episode was sponsored by Regency Centers. Shopping in 2020 is a whole new experience. I’m leaving the house way more than I was in the Spring, but shopping is still a big day out on the town. It’s basically the only time I get dressed anymore and put on a real pair of pants. I’m still only doing half a face of makeup though since I’m wearing my mask. So, if you’re looking for a big day out in the East Bay, we recommend Persimmon Place in Dublin.  Persimmon Place features retailers such as Whole Foods, Sur La Table, Ethan Allen, and Nordstrom Rack. You can get your shopping done then relax in the spacious outdoor patios and integrated seating areas.  We love that they’ve considered sustainability as part of their model including solar panels and windmills help reduce the center’s overall energy consumption. Find more information about Persimmon Place and all of the other Regency Centers locations nationwide here. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 47. Hello 2021 + Why We’re Habit Tracking appeared first on Okayest Moms.

If it’s been said once, it’s been said a million times- 2020 was a dumpster fire of unprecedented times. In this episode, the Okayest Moms are reflecting on 2020 by breaking down the most memorable year in our lifetime. We talk about everything from starting our podcast on the brink of a pandemic, how it has affected our business, how our mental health has faired throughout the never-ending emotional rollercoaster, the political landscape of the year, as well as how our relationships changed. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Reflecting on 2020 The many good things that came from this year (really, there are tons!)How our business has shifted in light of this yearMom guiltThe things we continue to struggle withOur struggles to keep the faith in humanity and believe there is plenty of good out there OUR PODCAST SPONSOR This episode was sponsored by Regency Centers. Shopping in 2020 is a whole new experience. I’m leaving the house way more than I was in the Spring, but shopping is still a big day out on the town. It’s basically the only time I get dressed anymore and put on a real pair of pants. I’m still only doing half a face of makeup though since I’m wearing my mask. So, if you’re looking for a big day out in the East Bay, we recommend Persimmon Place in Dublin.  Persimmon Place features retailers such as Whole Foods, Sur La Table, Ethan Allen, and Nordstrom Rack. You can get your shopping done then relax in the spacious outdoor patios and integrated seating areas.  We love that they’ve considered sustainability as part of their model including solar panels and windmills help reduce the center’s overall energy consumption. Find more information about Persimmon Place and all of the other Regency Centers locations nationwide here. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 46. Reflecting on 2020: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly appeared first on Okayest Moms.

Thinking of unique, thoughtful gift ideas can be hard, and even harder in a year that has already consumed all of our mental energy. We are here to help with a few last minute gift ideas that will make your loved ones feel appreciated and seen, while taking the stress off of you. We also discuss our thoughts on gift giving in general and what it usually looks like in each of our families. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Who we each typically buy gifts forGifts that always catch us off guardHow our shopping habits will change this yearTeacher and neighbor giftsTotal last-minute gift ideas anyone would love to get OUR PODCAST SPONSOR This episode was sponsored by Regency Centers. The Willows Shopping Center is a sprawling power center located off freeway I-680 in the East Bay suburb of Concord with a robust line-up of retail, eateries, services and fitness including Old Navy, REI, and UFC Gym. Relax in the spacious outdoor patios and integrated seating areas, along with lush landscaping and nature-inspired accents. The Willows Shopping Center is part of the local community. Its retailers and culture reflect the lifestyle needs of the neighborhoods that surround the center. In addition to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord, Regency Centers has 28 other local area shopping centers to meet all your essential shopping needs. Visit RegencyCenters.com to find a shopping center nearest you.  Things We mention: Last Minute gift ideas The links below are affiliate links and we receive a small commission if you click through or purchase the product. Thank you for your support! You can find more in depth gift guides here. We’ve got ideas for guys who have everything, women, and kids!Vooks is a great online platform that turns books into videos! Great for reluctant or early readers- really all readers! Wantable is a subscription styling service. They have edits for men, and women, and even one for athleisure! We both have and love this tray. It would be a gorgeous and thoughtful gift for a teacher, or neighbor. Fill with your favorite charcuterie or sweets for them to enjoy, and a tray to use later too.Brittany mentions these masks from Folk Project. You might also like 42. Holiday Traditions in a Pandemic with Megan and Wendy || Looking for more holiday content? CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 45. Last Minute Gift Ideas appeared first on Okayest Moms.

With Real Housewives of Salt Lake City being added to the Bravo World, we felt like we were due to discuss all the Bravo happenings. In this episode, we cover the newest Housewives franchise, as well as our thoughts on the ladies of Potomac and Orange County as well. We also cover other things we’ve been watching outside of Bravo. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR The greatest Housewives of all timeIs Salt Lake City worth the watch, or did it fizzle out?All the recent Bravo happeningsWhere Covid-19 and Pandemic Life meet our favorite BravolebritiesBrittany’s HBO Max obsessionThe ending of Schitt’s Creek OUR PODCAST SPONSOR This episode was sponsored by Regency Centers. The Willows Shopping Center is a sprawling power center located off freeway I-680 in the East Bay suburb of Concord with a robust line-up of retail, eateries, services and fitness including Old Navy, REI, and UFC Gym. Relax in the spacious outdoor patios and integrated seating areas, along with lush landscaping and nature-inspired accents. The Willows Shopping Center is part of the local community. Its retailers and culture reflect the lifestyle needs of the neighborhoods that surround the center. In addition to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord, Regency Centers has 28 other local area shopping centers to meet all your essential shopping needs. Visit RegencyCenters.com to find a shopping center nearest you.  YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE 15. Bravo Breakdown with Kelly Bandas || 35. Bravo With a Side of Politics || Our Binge Worthy TV Favorites CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 44. Bravo Happenings + What We’ve Been Watching appeared first on Okayest Moms.

We have found that the more genuine and honest we are in our message of resisting perfection in motherhood, the better we get at finding our people. Kristen Wheeler of the Confessions of a Supermom Wannabe podcast is definitely one of our people. We chat with Kristen about life with teenagers and how she owning her supermom wannabe persona gave her a closer relationship with her kids. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR What pandemic life has been for Kristen’s family in ColoradoHow she worked through the idea that to be a good mom she had to be perfectThe vulnerable moment when Kristen shared she wasn’t perfectPearls of wisdom for mothers of younger kids from a mother of teenagers OUR PODCAST SPONSOR This episode was sponsored by Regency Centers. The Marketplace shopping center is part of the local community. Located at the intersection of Highway 113 and West Covell Blvd near University of California, Davis, its retailers and culture reflect the lifestyle needs of the neighborhoods that surround the center. The Marketplace is headlined with Petco, Safeway and CVS with an assortment of attractive mix of eateries, retail and services. In addition to The Marketplace in Davis, Regency Centers has 28 other local area shopping centers to meet all your essential shopping needs. Visit Regency Centers to find a shopping center nearest you. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Confessions of an Okayest Mom: Kristen || What It Means to be An Okayest Moms CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 43. Happy Hour with Kristen Wheeler appeared first on Okayest Moms.

It’s no surprise that the pandemic is going to dominate the holiday season, but holiday traditions aren’t canceled! The Okayest Moms talk with Megan and Wendy from Long Story Short about how the holiday season will look, and ways we can still do all of our favorite seasonal things. Who We Talked To Megan Samarin and Wendy Nielsen are longtime friends who live in Orange County, CA and are the co-creators of Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy. They are moms who love beauty, pop culture, travel and more, offering real-life stories, real-life solutions and lots of laughs. Since 2014, these two have created over 330+ videos for their Iris Award nominated YouTube channel and have just recently launched Long Story Short: The Podcast earlier this year. Looking for more Megan and Wendy? You can also find them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and in their Facebook group! WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT How Megan and Wendy met and started Long Story ShortWhat holiday traditions usually look likeHow they’re going to be different this year to work around COVID-19 restrictionsGiving ourselves the grace to go easy on holiday traditions because this year has been hardWhat we’re happy to let go of this year THINGS WE MENTIONED We know many of you may be celebrating with loved ones via Zoom this year. Megan and Wendy have a whole post of fun ways to connect with family and friends over the computer. Our Podcast Sponsor This episode was sponsored by Regency Centers. The Marketplace shopping center is part of the local community. Located at the intersection of Highway 113 and West Covell Blvd near University of California, Davis, its retailers and culture reflect the lifestyle needs of the neighborhoods that surround the center. The Marketplace is headlined with Petco, Safeway and CVS with an assortment of attractive mix of eateries, retail and services. In addition to The Marketplace in Davis, Regency Centers has 28 other local area shopping centers to meet all your essential shopping needs. Visit Regency Centers to find a shopping center nearest you. You Might Like Looking for more holiday tradition content? Find more from the Okayest Moms here. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 42. Holiday Traditions in a Pandemic with Megan + Wendy appeared first on Okayest Moms.

This year brought up even more conversations about racial justice in our country, and the role modern policing plays in the fight for equality. In the spirit of continuing the conversation, Brittany and Heather speak with law enforcement officer, AJ, Heather’s husband. The Okayest Moms lead him through an open, honest conversation about the state of modern policing, and how it intersects with Black Lives Matter. Of course, no individual can perfectly capture every thought and feeling for a group as large and diverse as law enforcement. Brittany and Heather appreciate his willingness to speak from his own perspective and experiences and know that he does not speak for the entire group. Who We Talked To AJ has been in law enforcement for 10 years. He works for a large state agency, which has brought him to the Bay Area, as well as the Sacramento area. His position as officer has brought him to many different posts, and most currently works as a Public Information Officer with a focus on building and maintaining relations with the community his officer serves. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT How law enforcement has changed over the last 10 yearsHow AJ’s mental health has suffered as a result of the demands of the jobThe nuances of supporting law enforcement and Black Lives Matter at the same timeThoughts on the Thin Blue Line flag THINGS WE MENTIONED We have an open conversation about modern policing, and the challenges facing law enforcement. AJ shares how the demands of the job have caused mental health challenges, and how he has overcome them. He also shares insights into what he thinks clouds the judgement of some officers, and where he thinks law enforcement needs to go to build bridges. Our Podcast Sponsor Shopping in 2020 is a whole new experience. I’m leaving the house way more than I was in the Spring, but shopping is still a big day out on the town. It’s basically the only time I get dressed anymore and put on a real pair of pants. I’m still only doing half a face of makeup though since I’m wearing my mask. So, if you’re looking for a big day out in the East Bay, we recommend Persimmon Place in Dublin.  Persimmon Place features retailers such as Whole Foods, Sur La Table, Ethan Allen, and Nordstrom Rack. You can get your shopping done then relax in the spacious outdoor patios and integrated seating areas.  We love that they’ve considered sustainability as part of their model including solar panels and windmills help reduce the center’s overall energy consumption. Find more information about Persimmon Place and all of the other Regency Centers locations nationwide here. You Might Like Law Enforcement Spouses: It’s On Us to Fix This CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 41. Modern Policing With AJ appeared first on Okayest Moms.

Your planner may not have gotten much use in 2020, but planning on paper is a huge part of staying organized. In this episode from our Summer Series, Angela talks about how the act of writing things down helps you remember events and tasks. She also shares how she makes holiday planning a breeze with her gift giving organizer, The Nice List. MORE ABOUT ANGELA In this episode adapted from the Okayest Moms Summer Series, we talk to author Angela K. Nickerson. She has lots of plans and executes most of them on her two websites: Pining For Rome and Mid Modern Mama. She loves planning so much that she has even written her own Christmas planner: The Nice List. The 2020 edition is available to order now, both on paper and digitally. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT Why planning on paper works better for your brainAngela’s favorite plannersHow to find time to planWhy planning is so importantHow to integrate digital calendars into your plans THINGS WE MENTIONED Angela shared all of her tools she uses to create her planner pages each week. You can read more about her must have supplies here. Angela loves her Passion Planner so much, she has two- one for work and one for personal/family things! Brittany and Heather have used Plum Paper planners in the past. The customization options are endless and we love you can build the planner that fits your life. Christmas will be here before we know it. Angela has written a planner specifically for gift giving called The Nice List. Preorder yours now! CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 40. Planning on Paper With Angela appeared first on Okayest Moms.

Brittany and Heather have a conversation with Genna Lasko of Genna Lasko Events (which originally took place in our Summer Series). The conversation focuses on relationships, particularly your relationship with yourself. Also discussed is going beyond self-care, shedding judgement of yourself and others, and creating your own happiness. The timing of this episode felt particularly important as this launches on Election Day 2020 and we embark on uniting our country while also getting through a pandemic. More About Genna Lasko Genna is a high-performing career professional with a background in theater and over a decade of experience in events, productions, and conferences. She’s worked both nationally and internationally with organizations whose mission’s range from economic and social-economic development, anti-child sex trafficking, peace and reconciliation, equine therapy, and more. She’s a proven expert at creating, building, and executing successful events. She is also co-creator of the Summer Series. We have enjoyed working with Genna and appreciate all the hard work and passion she has brought to this project. You can find her on Instagram. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT How the relationships we have will need guidance and attention in the coming days post electionFocusing on the relationship with self above all elseGoing beyond self careShedding judgement of yourself and others THINGS WE MENTIONED Genna mentioned Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 39. Navigating Relationships for Post Election Survival appeared first on Okayest Moms.

In this Happy Hour episode, Brittany and Heather talk to fellow Sacramento blogger, Erica Holland of Ok, I’ll Give You My Opinion. Erica is mom to three boys, including a set of twins. She is a green thumb extraordinaire, activist, and all-around badass. ABOUT ERICA HOLLAND Erica is a creative entrepreneur and plant enthusiast. She’s a professional photographer, blogger, marketing guru, business owner, visual artist and mom of 3. She’s a San Francisco native, currently residing in Sacramento and is passionate about not only my creative endeavors but also social issues and equal rights. Check out her blog and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out the shop too! WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT How pandemic life has, or hasn’t, changed for Erica’s entrepreneurial householdTips and tricks for growing (get it?) your plant collectionHow Erica found her voice in the midst of a social justice movement Happy Hour Podcast Sponsors Shopping in person can be so stressful right now so why not make your experience more enjoyable? Regency Centers owns and operates retail properties nationwide including Prairie City Crossing in Folsom and Persimmon Place in Dublin. Persimmon Place features retailers such as Whole Foods, Sur La Table, Ethan Allen, and Nordstrom Rack. We love that they’ve considered sustainability as part of their model including solar panels and windmills help reduce the center’s overall energy consumption. Flora Springs Winery, a Napa Valley family-owned property, is known as a ghost winery (a term given to wineries that went dormant during Prohibition). To celebrate their ghost winery legacy and the family’s love of Halloween, they release exclusive Halloween wines each year. A Ghost Winery Malbec, All Hallows’ Eve Cab Franc, Rest In Peace Merlot, and many others are available at www.florasprings.com. A bottle of Flora Springs’ Halloween exclusives would be perfect to elevate a quiet night in, unwind after trick or treating with the kids, or to send to a friend! CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 38. Happy Hour with Erica Holland appeared first on Okayest Moms.

Chances are pretty good that Halloween is going to look a little different for your family this year. Halloween can still be fun and memorable, even if you aren’t trick-or-treating. The problem is, that requires creativity, which is definitely in short supply amongst moms these days! We crowd sourced some ideas from our amazing community for alternate ways to celebrate Halloween in a pandemic friendly way in case you are feeling the overwhelm and burn out like we are. We know Halloween will vary depending on your comfort levels, and even your geographic location. As always, we support the decision you make in the best interest of your family, but want to give the friendly reminder that none of us exist in a vacuum right now, and to be mindful, especially as we head into the holiday season. We are also continuing our political segment leading up to the 2020 election. This week we focus on some key points of the Biden plan that will improve the quality of life for women, mothers, and families. Alternate Halloween Ideas Trunk or treat with a small group of peopleGo to a park on Halloween and have a glow in the dark candy scavenger huntTrick or treating room to room in your houseIf you are in a bubble/pod, trick or treat room to room in each house! Think progressive trick or treat where you drive from house to house.Movie night outside with a projector. Kids can still dress up, eat their weight in candy and Halloween treats, all while watching their favorite Halloween movie!A bike parade. We love that kids can participate either on bikes or along the parade route, depending on what each family is comfortable with!An individual piñata for each kid filled with their favorite treatsBoo-ing neighbors with festive treatsScary movie marathonRent a house for a weekend getaway WHAT TO LISTEN FOR [ Photo of the Garner Family, Halloween 2015 ] What Halloween typically looks like for usHow our plans have changed this yearUnique ways you are celebrating Halloween despite the pandemicKey elements of the Biden plan that support women and families THINGS WE MENTIONED If you’re doing a movie night, Heather loves this projector. Super easy to set up and great quality!These lights made for bike tires would be so fun for a night time bike parade on Halloween night!We have a free printable if you want to booze your friends and neighborsBrittany mentioned an episode of Pantsuit Politics with Elizabeth Warren PODCAST SPONSOR Shopping in person can be so stressful right now so why not make your experience more enjoyable? Regency Centers owns and operates retail properties nationwide including Prairie City Crossing in Folsom and Persimmon Place in Dublin. Persimmon Place features retailers such as Whole Foods, Sur La Table, Ethan Allen, and Nordstrom Rack. We love that they’ve considered sustainability as part of their model including solar panels and windmills help reduce the center’s overall energy consumption. Enter the Tailgate Takeout Giveaway now through October 16th for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Whole Foods at Persimmon Place or a grocery store at any local area Regency Center property. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 37. Halloween in the Time of COVID + Politics appeared first on Okayest Moms.

In this episode pulled from our Okayest Moms Summer Series, we talked to Gia, an esthetician. In this informational episode, Gia shares her wealth of knowledge on how best to care for your skin based on your age. The episode wraps up with a political segment. With less than a month out from election day, Brittany and Heather share their thoughts on third party voting, Trump getting COVID-19, and more. Who We Talked To Gia has been an esthetician for a decade. Her goal is to educate individuals about how to care for their skin properly. The goal is to look good at any age because we’re all doing it (aging) and there’s no such thing as a fountain of youth. However, there’s an endless amount of the fountain of truth.  She offers a full range of services at her salon in Roseville, and offers online consultation as well. She is also making her own products now! You can find her on Instagram and Facebook as well. THINGS WE MENTIONED Gia was a wealth of knowledge! Here are a few products she mentioned.  Indian Healing Clay for rednessKojic acid in serum form for dark under eye circles, or in bar form for areas like the bikini lineA drugstore brand Gia loves is Alba. They offer a full line of products, including face wash, moisturizer and sunscreen.Image was a more moderately priced brand Gia recommended. They have many products, including a balancing cleanser and this daily moisturizer with SPF. What a week this was in politics. Has the GOP been taking a page out of the Housewives playbook? Because it really feels like they have. The political segment begins at 1:00:25 and includes: Our thoughts on the first presidential debateOur reaction to President Trump testing positive for COVID-19Biden’s Town Hall meeting and the upcoming vice presidential debate Our Sponsors Shopping in person can be so stressful right now so why not make your experience more enjoyable? Regency Centers owns and operates retail properties nationwide including Prairie City Crossing in Folsom and Persimmon Place in Dublin. Persimmon Place features retailers such as Whole Foods, Sur La Table, Ethan Allen, and Nordstrom Rack. We love that they’ve considered sustainability as part of their model including solar panels and windmills help reduce the center’s overall energy consumption. Enter the Tailgate Takeout Giveaway now through October 16th for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Whole Foods at Persimmon Place or a grocery store at any local area Regency Center property. Flora Springs Winery, a Napa Valley family-owned property, is known as a ghost winery (a term given to wineries that went dormant during Prohibition). To celebrate their ghost winery legacy and the family’s love of Halloween, they release exclusive Halloween wines each year. A Ghost Winery Malbec, All Hallows’ Eve Cab Franc, Rest In Peace Merlot, and many others are available at www.florasprings.com. A bottle of Flora Springs’ Halloween exclusives would be perfect to elevate a quiet night in, unwind after trick or treating with the kids, or to send to a friend! CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 36. Skincare With Gia (And A Side of Politics) appeared first on Okayest Moms.

This episode focuses on basically the only two things we discuss anymore: Bravo and politics. It’s been a while since we’ve recapped all the Housewife happenings, so we catch up with the ladies of Potomac, New York, Beverly Hills. We also talk about the upcoming seasons of Real Housewives of Orange County and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We may be experts on all things Bravo, but political experts we are not. However, you may have heard once (or a million times) that we are living in unprecedented times, and if there ever was a time to prioritize paying attention, it’s now. Our goal with introducing a politics segment on each episode from now until the election in November is to bring awareness to our audience. We want to inspire you to register to vote, help you feel like you can stay up to date on current events, make the information easier to digest, and inspire you to take on an interest about the policies and changes that are on the horizon. The political segment begins at the 44:11 mark. What To Listen For Why Potomac is the best franchiseOur thoughts on Team Denise vs. Team Lisa RinnaWhat we think of the RHOC and RHOSLC trailersWhy voting is so importantWhy we might be looking at election week or even month instead of election night Things We Mentioned The Daily PodcastPod Save America podcastPantsuit Politics podcastThe Lincoln Project: from their website, “The founders of the Lincoln project have spent over 200 years electing Republicans. But now, they’ve sparked a nationwide movement with a singular mission: To defeat Donald Trump and Trumpism.”This article from The Atlantic, titled “The Election That Could Break America” is long and technical, but a really good read if you are asking the “what if” questions like we are. https://www.facebook.com/theDanRather/posts/10164278832490716 Podcast Sponsor Shopping in person can be so stressful right now so why not make your experience more enjoyable? Regency Centers owns and operates retail properties nationwide including Prairie City Crossing in Folsom and Persimmon Place in Dublin. Persimmon Place features retailers such as Whole Foods, Sur La Table, Ethan Allen, and Nordstrom Rack. We love that they’ve considered sustainability as part of their model including solar panels and windmills help reduce the center’s overall energy consumption. Enter the Tailgate Takeout Giveaway now through October 16th for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Whole Foods at Persimmon Place or a grocery store at any local area Regency Center property. Check In With The Okayest Moms We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 35. Bravo With a Side of Politics appeared first on Okayest Moms.

In the latest episode from the Happy Hour series, we chat with Stacey Freeman. We are missing spending time socializing with girlfriends during this crazy COVID time, so we created this series to have a reason to chat with our friends, and we’re letting you listen in! Grab your drink of choice and join us as we talk about frivolous stuff, hard stuff, and everything in between. Who We Talked To Dr. Stacey Freeman is the Executive Director for the Bedari Kindness Institute at UCLA. In this inaugural role, she leads outreach and social impact strategy through community outreach programs and partnerships across and outside of UCLA. Stacey holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Evaluation and has spent the last 15 years of her career developing national and international university partnerships with k-12 schools and nonprofit organizations.  As for her personal life, Stacey lives in Los Angeles, CA with her two elementary-aged children. After becoming a new mom, Stacey decided to share her love of fashion, family, food, and travel by starting a lifestyle blog called Posh in Progress. Since 2013, she continues to share her tips on all things parenting and lifestyle on her blog and social media. You can find her on all platforms at @poshinprogress. Instagram || Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || TikTok || Pinterest What to Listen For Stacey’s role at the Kindness Institute at UCLAThe challenges her biracial family is facing in 2020Fashion as a form of self careWhat Stacey is looking forward to as we head into the holidays PODCAST SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Smith & Burgoon Realty. If you are looking to buy or sell in the Sacramento area, we recommend the hard working agents of Smith & Burgoon. When you are buying and selling, you want an agent with integrity, communicates well, and listens to your needs, and they provide all that in one comprehensive team.  They have over 5 years of experience buying, selling and investing in residential real estate all across the greater Sacramento area, so if you or anyone you know has real estate questions, reach out to Kevin at kevin@smithburgoon.com.  Referrals are always welcome too, which come with a thank you Amazon gift card! CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 34. Happy Hour with Stacey Freeman of Posh In Progress appeared first on Okayest Moms.

Brittany and Heather talk to Stephanie Ruby about mental illness. Stephanie is a professional tweeter—aka a freelance social media strategist. She has worked with clients ranging from national non-profits, Michelin-starred restaurants, nationally broadcasted live television events to her local coffee shop. She is a registered yoga teacher. In her free time, she is a mom to an almost 8-year-old. She is bi-polar II—kinda like Kanye. She lives in rural Pennsylvania. In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Stephanie talks openly and honestly about her mental health diagnosis, the struggle to find the proper medication, and how all of this adds to her view of motherhood. You can follow Stephanie on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT In this session we touched on many mental health topics including: Stephanie shares about her Bi-polar II diagnosisWhat it’s like to live with Bi-polar II and who else lives with itLiving with and managing mental health and mental illness Resources For Mental Illness National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255National Hopeline Network 1-800-784-2433MentalHealth.govJen Gotch’s Emotional Rating System You Might Also Like Evolution of an Okayest Moms: Stephanie || Okayest Moms Summer Series: Motherhood + Mental Health || After The Meds: Ways I’m Maintaining My Mental Health || Motherhood and Mental Health || How to Add Mom Self Care Into Your Busy Schedule CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 33. Humanizing Mental Illness with Stephanie Ruby appeared first on Okayest Moms.

With so much stress and unknown right now, Brittany and Heather share their favorite things each are loving that are bringing us some comfort and joy. They talk about items they are loving for themselves, things the kids are loving, and other habit changes that are making a positive influence on their daily lives. What to Listen For Quick update and thoughts on current pandemic lifeA debate of the merits (or non merits) of an Instant PotThe best coffee creamerActivities for the kids that guarantee at least 5 minutes of cease fire amongst siblings PODCAST SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Smith & Burgoon Realty. If you are looking to buy or sell in the Sacramento area, we recommend the hard working agents of Smith & Burgoon. When you are buying and selling, you want an agent with integrity, communicates well, and listens to your needs, and they provide all that in one comprehensive team.  They have over 5 years of experience buying, selling and investing in residential real estate all across the greater Sacramento area, so if you or anyone you know has real estate questions, reach out to Kevin at kevin@smithburgoon.com.  Referrals are always welcome too, which come with a thank you Amazon gift card! Things We Mentioned The following links are affiliate links, which means we make a small commission with every click. Thank you for supporting the Okayest Moms! Anything that isn’t linkable will be saved to a highlight on our Instagram stories. Heather’s Favorites Trader Joe’s Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream Trader Joe’s Watermelon Overnight Face MaskPeloton exercise bike: If you are on the fence, do it. You won’t regret it. Plus, they just came out with newer models that are slightly cheaper. If you use my referral code, CMT4MS, we each get $100 to the Peloton Boutique!Athleta face masksCherry pitterAir FryerPod Save AmericaDiamond painting sticker kitsLittle Spot books- I have anxiety and anger, but there are others too!National Geographic Mega Gemstone Dig KitSilk Oat Milk Oatmeal Cookie Creamer (not affiliate, just for reference) Brittany’s Favorites DrainSmart Drainage Discs for indoor plantsBathtub overflow drain coverYoga/bike shorts with pocketsInstant PotAmp Jump StarterShark Tooth Chew ToysSensory Bed SheetConesEcho Dot Kid Version CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 32. Our Current Favorites appeared first on Okayest Moms.

Brittany and Heather had the honor of speaking with Brynne Kennedy, the Democratic challenger to Republican incumbent Tom McClintock in CA’s 4th Congressional district. Brynne comes from a family of veterans, a career in tech, and lives here in the 4th district. Heather and Brittany ask Brynne about current events, such as the pandemic, access to healthcare, wildfire prevention, and where she believes we need to focus our attention to support BIPOC in our country. Also discussed is why mothers, in particular, should care about politics, and how to overcome the partisan attitude that turns many off to politics in the first place. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Why politics is something we must actively participate inWhy people shy away from politicsThe importance of community over partisanshipTom McClintock’s (the 4th District’s incumbent) track record and how it is misaligned with the people he representsThe importance of the increase in women in politics THINGS WE MENTIONED Brynne mentioned Emerge, a training program that recruits, trains and provides a network for Democratic women seeking office. Learn More About Brynne Kennedy To learn more about Brynne Kennedy, the district she represents, and her platform, click here. To volunteer to work on Brynne Kennedy’s campaign, click here. To donate to the Brynne Kennedy for Congress campaign, click here. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 31. Why Politics Matter with Brynne Kennedy appeared first on Okayest Moms.

Are you missing social interaction and time with girlfriends? So are we, so we’ve decided to start a new segment––happy hour! Think the type of conversations you’d have with your best friends over a cup of coffee or glass of wine. We all need a break from the news cycle, and this is meant to do just that! For this first episode, we talk to Nicole, self proclaimed mediocre style blogger and fellow Californian. She’s recently made slow fashion a focus, and she shares why slow fashion is important, what it means, and how to get started. PODCAST SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Smith & Burgoon Realty. If you are looking to buy or sell in the Sacramento area, we recommend the hard working agents of Smith & Burgoon. When you are buying and selling, you want an agent with integrity, communicates well, and listens to your needs, and they provide all that in one comprehensive team.  They have over 5 years of experience buying, selling and investing in residential real estate all across the greater Sacramento area, so if you or anyone you know has real estate questions, reach out to Kevin at kevin@smithburgoon.com.  Referrals are always welcome too, which come with a thank you Amazon gift card! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR How quarantine life has treated Nicole, and how she’s approached the pandemicAll about Nicole’s obsession with Governor Gavin NewsomEverything you need to know about slow fashionHow to get started on the road to slow fashion CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 30. Happy Hour with Nicole: Focusing on Slow Fashion appeared first on Okayest Moms.

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo, f*cking, Bravo. We’re back discussing our favorite topic, you guessed it, all things Bravo. Brittany and Heather talk about the current state of Bravo affairs, including Real Housewives of Potomac, Beverly Hills, and New York. We also talk about Below Deck Med, as well as other shows we are loving right now. PODCAST SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Smith & Burgoon Realty. If you are looking to buy or sell in the Sacramento area, we recommend the hard working agents of Smith & Burgoon. When you are buying and selling, you want an agent with integrity, communicates well, and listens to your needs, and they provide all that in one comprehensive team.  They have over 5 years of experience buying, selling and investing in residential real estate all across the greater Sacramento area, so if you or anyone you know has real estate questions, reach out to Kevin at kevin@smithburgoon.com.  Referrals are always welcome too, which come with a thank you Amazon gift card! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR What we think about the Denise vs. Brandy situation on RHOBHDo we think the ladies of RHONY have a drinking problemAll of our first impressions as the RHOP season kicks offOur thoughts on all the happenings on Motor Yacht Wellington, Captain Sandy, Hannah, and the rest of the crew THINGS WE MENTIONED We mention an article by a mental health professional talking about the women on Real Housewives of New York. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE 23. Real Housewives & Quarantine TV || A printable of all our binge-worthy favorites CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! The post 29. Bravo Breakdown appeared first on Okayest Moms.