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posted on August 6, 2024

We’re Back! Meagan & Sarah Chat Summer So Far: Episode 477

We’re Back!! Join Meagan and Sarah for a deep dive into our summer adventures: Meagan’s exciting journey of writing a book, Sarah’s wonderful European vacation, and of course, updates on what our kids have been up to. Grab your favorite drink and catch up with us!

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posted on June 4, 2024

House Rules For Messy Fun: Episode 468

From glitter explosions to squishy Play-Doh creations, epic blanket forts and paint-covered masterpieces, today we explore the joys and challenges of messy play with little ones. In this latest House Rules episode, Meagan and Sarah share tips from The Mom Hour community on how to set boundaries for messy fun, contain the chaos, and handle the inevitable cleanup.

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posted on May 21, 2024

Small Home Refreshes To Kick Off Summer: Episode 466

Does your space need a refresh? We’re here for the smallest investments that yield big satisfaction, from sprucing up your potted plants to adding a thrifted table lamp or swapping out the color of your napkins. Join Meagan and Sarah as we offer ideas for how to use your existing space in a new way, and share the tiny refreshes we’re doing this spring to get ready for summer.

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posted on April 19, 2024

Preparing Kids (And Ourselves!) For Summer Independence [Classic Replay]

Summer lets kids expand their experiences, gain new skills, and experience independence – but those opportunities can be scary, too! In this classic replay from 2022, Meagan and Sarah share stories about the times our kids seemed vulnerable when faced with more independence, how those nerves showed up in our children (and ourselves!), how we handled our nervous energy, and planned for major milestones with kids who were nervous to spread their wings.

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posted on April 1, 2024

Playlist: Plan Your Summer Without Losing Your Mind

Three months of summer – YAY or YIKES? Whether your goal is to plan the best summer ever or just survive each day, we have episodes to help.

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posted on August 29, 2023

Rest-Of-Summer Recap & Fall Aspirations: Episode 428

Meagan and Sarah had fun-filled travel in August before saying goodbye to summer. The Powers family traveled to the East Coast for a week of multigenerational state-hopping served with a side of bug bites and butt bruises! And Meagan officially opened a bookstore in Manistique, MI, right after surviving a 20-mile hike with her siblings and their spouses. Now we’re back, shifting from summer-mom to school-year-mom, and sharing our “laundry basket of hopes and aspirations for Fall 2023” with all of you.

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