Yo dawg, we heard you like podcasts, so we made a podcast about podcastin'. The girls get technical about how to make this thing, content, tech, hosting, social media, equipment! More than you ever wanted to know! Brought to you by: Long drives!!!! And a new segment specifically designed for our listeners called: Words of Encouragement!!!! SHOW NOTES: (For product links, go to ShaileyandKatie.com) Yeti Microphone: Yeti Pop Filter (if needed): Zoom external recorder (for dual track external recor...
Mar 28, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Shailey takes us through her daughter's first plane ride and cruise. She came prepared and had everything she needed! And you can too! Bonus: Who is Shailey's celebrity doppelgänger? What is Katie's (very long) maiden name? SHOW NOTES: FLIGHT/PACKING TIPS: Check on airline rules and regulations Try to schedule a flight during a good time for your baby Pack a separate bag Include a “goody bag” of things that are new Snacks Flat light books Wet wipes!!! For all the things… Make it Fun! PRE LOADED ...
Mar 21, 2017•58 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Discipline can be fun! Well...not really. But talking about discipline can be fun...?! The girls discuss their parenting goals and some discipline tips that have worked for them. But don't worry, there's lots of jokes too and a brand new segment staring 6 year old Callie Day!!!
Mar 11, 2017•54 min•Season 1Ep. 36
If by any chance you thought Shailey was cool, you were wrong! It turns out she's a super nerd. Hear her talk about administration duties with the same passion as her latest flea market find. 😂 Katie reveals how she's managed to keep her business simple and manageable! Brought to you by Checkmarks! SHOW NOTES Main Points: -Numbers are important! They are how you stay in business. -Get a separate bank account -Get a program to track everything! -Watch your budget -Don't let that Tax mail scare y...
Mar 05, 2017•51 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The girls get real about some of the cons of being self-employed vs a regular-hours job. (Is anyone hiring? Jk!) Some of the not-so-great parts of owning a business (cough, cough, self-discipline). And an update on some personal struggles the girls are currently facing. Brought to you by Greener Grass™! And a new segment at the end called "Nailed It!!!!"
Feb 28, 2017•42 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Elise Blaha Cripe (Elise Gets Crafty, Get to Work Book) tells us about trading her day job for self-employment, quitting blogging for mental health, and finding that Work-Life-Balance. Plus detailed amazing Productivity tips and how to just GET TO WORK. Brought to you by: Blogging...wait...oh...this is uncomfortable. SHOW NOTES: Instagram: @Elisejoy 100 Pep Talks: http://www.gettoworkbook.com/product/100-pep-talks-book Get to Work Book: http://www.gettoworkbook.com/products Elise Get's Crafty Po...
Feb 21, 2017•57 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The girls get personal for Valentine's Day! They reveal their (super gross) love stories as pure little child brides. (Grosssss.) And they discover they had the EXACT SAME response to their engagement proposals. (Spoiler: it wasn't "yes!") Brought to you by: Conversation Hearts! And another installment of Hot Texts From Our Husbands.
Feb 13, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Katie Shelton (singer in The Mixtapes 90s cover band, maker/blogger of insanely popular Skunkboy Creations) tells us her journey to self-employment, how to be a cool mom (not like a regular mom!) and her 16 years of marriage secrets! She make look like a super cool mom but she reveals how she had to overcome self-doubt and fear to get there. Brought to you by literal mixed tapes. And don't miss another installment of SURPRISE KARAOKE: 90s style. Instagram.com/skunkboy_ . Skunkboyblog.com...
Feb 02, 2017•48 min•Season 1Ep. 31
How to pull it together when you aren't feeling fresh, when you don't have the energy to get dressed for the day when working from home, and when you just have ALL THE THINGS, when your kid freaks out in public, when you have to be around a challenging person. Sponsored by DRY SHAMPOO and special segment, "Word at a time" story. Show Notes: Red Lipstick....just get some.
Jan 31, 2017•57 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The girls reminisce about their awkward middle school years. Brought to you by SLEEPOVERS. Katie tells about her first official kiss. Shailey talks about the (one!) time she got in BIG trouble. And don’t miss a brand new segment a the end called: How to Change in Gym Class (which is shockingly useful today!) This episode is rated “W” for a complete WASTE of your time. Middle School: Our memories were more fun when we didn’t explore them?
Jan 24, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 29
When you feel like you have nothing left to give and you've already tried eating chocolate in a bubble bath, it might be time to dig deeper into "self-care" and revamp some things in your life! Painter/Counselor/Entrepreneur Michelle Houghton shows us how to quit "shoulding" yourself to death and figure out your "musts" Sponsored by PLANTS! And!!! Michelle proves her improv knowledge by nailing our end segment "Yes. And"!!! Michellehoughton.com Ig @michellehoughton Thebraveryboard.com @thebraver...
Jan 17, 2017•50 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The girls answer listeners questions! (At midnight during their podcast sleepover. Lookout!) Tips for Instagram: balancing posting personal posts vs business posts. The Self-Confidence Balance: loving yourself while desiring to improve. Home Design: Mixing Styles. Kids sharing rooms. Brought to you by: Self-Checkouts! And a brand new installment of Shailey's improv training, Improv 104: Party Quirks!
Jan 08, 2017•43 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Have you ever had a lonely season but you weren't sure how to make friends? Spoiler: we all have! Jenn walks us through building friendship tips: Believing you have value to add to someone else and something to offer. Listening to understand - not listening to respond. Believing you have something to learn from everyone - especially those who are different from you. Brought to you by Introverts! And a brand new segment called "Taking a Compliment 101". SHOW NOTES: IG: @jennfortner Blog: jennfort...
Jan 03, 2017•48 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Shailey walks us through the stressful side of having a 'perfect' home. How to let go of unobtainable perfection and be present. With quotes from Joanna Gaines' new book "the Magnolia Story". What's the point of having a beautiful living room if no one can actually LIVE in it? Does anyone we're following online ACTUALLY have it all? (Spoiler: No. They don't.) Surviving vs Thriving. And how to host a "Crappy" dinner party. (This a follow-up episode to Katie's always present, but never-cleaning ep...
Dec 20, 2016•43 min•Season 1Ep. 25
How to clean up after yourself when you're just an irresponsible child trapped inside a 31 year old's body! How to retrain your brain to be like your neat freak friends. Do you want to know to make your home look like a beautiful Pinterest home for FREE?! Katie Day teaches us some tricks on how to do just that. This is the episode for you! Brought to you by The Oregon Trail! NOTES: Set some "NON NEGOTIATTBLES" 2)Kids Equal Accountability Mindset Tricks: One Touch Rule Plan a Party! Set Timers Li...
Dec 13, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We get PERSONAL with Kelsey Baldwin of Paper and Oats. Kelsey joins us at the dining room table to talk her INSANE story of surprise single motherhood, digital planner printables, Etsy success, e-course mastery, divorce and social media. WOW! WHAT AN EPISODE. Brought to you by: GLASSES. And a great new (surprisingly useful) segment at the end where Kelsey walks through the perfect instagram 'flat-lay'. Her secret "It doensn't have to be perfect. It just has to be 'almost perfect'. CONTEST! Flat-...
Dec 06, 2016•53 min•Season 1Ep. 23
How to get to all of your various family holiday celebrations and actually enjoy them! Gratitude, rule-breaking, and of course people-pleasing. Brought to you by: Group Texting! And a brand new segment at the end you won't want to miss where the ladies share their in depth knowledge of car/auto maintenance.
Nov 29, 2016•52 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Decluttering/tidying up/ sparking joy magic with the hilariously wonderful Sarah Jenkins (writer/actor for The Mystery Hour, copywriter for an advertising agency, all-around marvelous lady). Fake sponsored by Amazon Prime and a brand new segment called Improv 103: Intro to MUSICAL IMPROV. Shailey's still has nightmares about it! Read Sarah Jenkins blog at: whatsarahisreading.wordpress.com instagram: @sarahalicejenkins Twitter: @jenksie The Life Changing Magic of Tidying up by Marie Kondo Spark J...
Nov 22, 2016•52 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Q&A Round 2! The girls get businasty! Creative time vs admin time; Taxes; Podcasting! Brought to you by Fall Festivals. And a brand new segment called "Conflict Resolution!"
Nov 15, 2016•39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
7 Financial Practices for a Happy Marriage Our amazing guest Ashley Anderson talks about her 7 Financial Practices for a Happy Marriage! Sponsored by Leggings Worn as Pants and a brand new segment led by Ashley called "Put that Back!" Show Notes: Ashley's Blog: Thisgoodlifeblog.com Dave Ramsey: Total Money Makeover 7 Financial Practices for a Happy Marriage
Nov 08, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We're BACK!!! The girls talk about where they've been. 20hr Road tripping with kids, vacationing WITHOUT your baby for the first time (while nursing!) Travel, awards, The making of the Emmy-award winning viral video Instagram husband, and "how to be the Talent of your own life" (👈jk) Brought to you by: Pumpkin Spice Lattes and a brand new segment Shailey springs on Katie called "Surprise Acceptance Speech".
Nov 01, 2016•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The girls get life coached by Tee! Sponsored by: High-waisted Swimsuit bottoms. Tigisti brings it in this interview! 3 steps to reinventing yourself, Self-care & saying no! And she gives Katie a 3 minute sample of a life coaching session which is APPARANTLY all it takes to make her cry. Show Notes: Tigisti holds a BA in International Business, an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and most recently, Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching.. She spent over 10 years in corporate America before...
Sep 13, 2016•57 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The girls answer listener’s questions! Sponsored by Katie’s DIY eyelash extensions How do you choose where to travel and how to budget for it? How do you balance taking amazing pictures at an event while still being in the moment at the event? How do you decide what to look for in a house and what expectations to let go of? How do adults make friends!?? How? (Shailey and Katie didn’t have enough friends for bridesmaids.) How do you make time for yourself when you’re a busy mom!? New Segment: Imp...
Sep 06, 2016•52 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Logging off Social Media with Audrey Deford: our capacity as humans. How Audrey found the middle ground of "living in the tension". Show Notes: What are we doing with these 27 extra years? What do you want your children's "memory of mom" to be? Guest: Audrey Deford IG: @audreydeford Tag #skhowilisten to win a Pixie Herd baby bonnet!
Aug 30, 2016•54 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Babies!!! To sleep train or not to sleep train?! We vote do it!!!! Unless you don't want to. Okay. Then don't do it. Just...Ok. Do whatever you want. We're tired. Fake-sponsored by Breastfeeding in Public. And a brand new segment you won't want to miss for taking your best breastfeeding selfie. Show Notes: Book discussion: Babywise by G Ezzo Breastfeeding in public: We're sorry that we cover.
Aug 23, 2016•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Professional organizer, Lauren Hiser of Hiser House shares her tips on keeping a tidy home. Even if you have toy-loving kids. She's been featured on Forbes.com and has some great tidying tips! Organizing toys! Where to start! Hospitality vs Entertaining! Giveaway! 2 free hours of organization consulting from Lauren!!!! To enter- post a picture of your project on Instagram, tag @shaileyandkatie and use the hashtags #skhowiorganize and #shaileyandkatie. We will Select the winner soon! Show notes: ...
Aug 16, 2016•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Shailey reveals her budget shopping secrets for looking expensive for less. And Katie learns that Dillards isn't Sears. Apparently. Fake sponsored by: Anthropologie. Brand new segment: Wardrobe Malfunctions! Some fake fabrics look expensive. Some don't. Ex: suede vs leather. Pair expensive with non expensive. (Or Katie's tip: pair inexpensive with inexpensive. Go cheaper on "fads". Invest in timeless staples. Neutral colors look more expensive. Alter when needed. Add embellishments. (Put the bed...
Aug 09, 2016•54 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Olivia Puccini is originally from the U.S. but currently lives in Tallinn, Estonia with her husband, Nick, and her two beautiful kids, Oliver and Ava. She’s an author, church planter, singer, wife and mother. Oh...she also is Brilliant! On this episode she shares her passion for mental health, raising a strong-willed Child and how to avoid "hustling for your worth". GIVEAWAY! Olivia is giving away a signed copy of her book "I Am There: Armenia" to one of our awesome listeners!!! We love to see h...
Aug 02, 2016•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Who can stay cooped up in their house day after day? It may take a little extra effort but the adventure is worth it! Katie walks you through a trip to the grocery store with three kids as well as some low- maintenance playdate ideas and her favorite on-the-go baby products. Shailey weighs in about her first trip with Opal and she also learns what rhyming is. Fake-sponsored by: Backpack purses and a brand new pre-recorded segment called "Practice what you Preach" where the girls narrate what hap...
Jul 26, 2016•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we sit down with author, smileandwave blogger, weaver, wife and mother of 3, Rachel Denbow. She shares about her journey to self employment and her tips for self-motivation and efficiency. Her new book is called DIY Woven Art , and it’s a #1 new release on amazon in the weaving category. It's a vailable now for pre sale! Instagram: @smileandwave Blog: smileandwaveDIY.com GIFT CONTEST! We want to see how you listen! Post a photo on instagram of you listening to the podcast using t...
Jul 19, 2016•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9
