Mixitupchicas: (imperfect) Moms Keeping It Real

On this episode, I talk about the wonderful power of sleep. I’ve had a taste and I’m addicted. Chasing that sleep high when I can. And, to round off the segment, one of the killjoys to my sleep, the family bed!  Well, it sort of can put a damper on my sleep when you have a toddler who takes over your bed. Join me in this episode as I sleep-talk. I might just sound a little “extra” on it, but really, it does a body good! On a separate note, please bear with me as I work through sound technicalities. I’m working on it. Thanks! We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share what you do to keep your family organized! show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914   How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance! Thanks to James Logan for his beats. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficia

On this episode, Colette returns to podcast, catching us up on where we’ve been and the upcoming plans for MixItUpChicas. And, before she goes, Colette talks about how she’s adjusting to new changes in her life, particularly with the fine art of WRITING things down! Listen in as she talks about creating a household schedule to try to stay on track. Don't forget to visit our website for pictures of the Post-It Weekly Planner.   We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share what you do to keep your family organized! show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914   How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance! Thanks to James Logan for his beats. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial Thanks to Dalton Design Studio for our logo and graphic arts. Like them on FACEBOOK: https://www.f

Colette and Moné check in this week. How did they do getting started with those health goals? From “spin” talk, zone training, and even Bikram yoga, what are the sisters up to? Then we move into the topic of STRESS. We all have it, and so Colette and Moné GO IN DEEP on this topic and learn a bit more about good stress, bad stress and what to do about it! Lastly, each show, we are going to keep with the theme of a pop culture segment, now called, “What’s On And Poppin’.” And, on this episode Moné tells us about her latest binge watch with “Flesh and Bones” and the sisters go in on the season finale of “90-Day Fiancé,” so tune in to hear the latest. We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions, tells us about the shows your watching, or share your getting healthy tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914   How

Moné joins Colette on this twist for a MixItUpChicas show.  Getting a jumpstart on our “new years resolutions.” Hopefully its more than just that, and we'd like our podcast to help hold us to it! So, join in! Listen as we talk about our reasons for getting healthy, pitfalls we often run into, tips, tricks when you work a hectic job and can’t find time for a true lunch break, and setting our intentions. From mindful eating to “treat yo-self”….like a toddler that is, listen in to ways we want to kick start this journey.  And, please pardon the editing (rather minimal editing). There comes a point you just have to let things go and not make yourself crazy. When it’s the wee hours of the day, well, that’s what you must decide. The struggle is real.   We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your getting healthy stories, tips and struggles at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.

In this short clip, Colette joins with community podcasters to promote why podcasting is awesome and what it means to us! Check out this Libsyn promotion. If we can do it, so can you! Stay tuned for upcoming shows!   We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914  

Fall is in full swing and Colette and Somanette are talking latest activities and starting traditions. From pumpkin picking, a daddy-daughter “first” date, to contemplating fall decorations?!  NOT!! Who are we kidding??? Weigh in on the great costume debate. Is Elle’s sweet ladybug getup a costume OR cute bug outfit? Elle's A Lady Bug We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914   How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance! Thanks to James Logan for his beats. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial  http://gulchlife.com Thanks to Dalton Design Studio for our logo and graphic arts. Like them on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaltonDesignStudio

Who needs a mental day to set up a profile page??? Uh…Moné, apparently. On this episode the chicas take a left turn from mommy talk while Somanette’s out sick. Colette sits down with Moné and goes back down memory lane of before married with child life! Yes, the woes of online dating and WHY isn’t Moné jumping in on it?? Listen in to hear Moné and all her skepticisms and ambivalence to put herself out there because apparently, everyone is being “Catfish(ed);” yet a new show Colette was not hip to. Tune in at 37:21 for questions and calls to action for our listeners to help Moné out. Don’t forget to SHARE this show with any of your friends (maybe the single ones in particular), who may get a kick out of hearing they’re not alone. The struggle is REAL! We’d LOVE to hear from you! Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebo

Yes Somanette’s backkkkk!  Or is it Somanette’s Back?!?!?!? Either way, the chicas, Colette and Somanette have back to school on their minds, specifically kindergarten.  And it’s not your mother’s kindergarten anymore.  Nowadays, five year olds are given language arts pre-assessments.  Can they identify uppercase and lowercase letters, give rhyming words, and explain concepts of print? What happened to learning to share, taking turns, napping, playing and being five year olds? What’s happening to education in America?  We may not have the answer to that question but we do have A plus news and tips to share regarding co-sleeping transitions.  Listen and find out! Here are the products we mentioned (we are not sponsored, nor are we affiliates): The book Somanette talked about: http://www.amazon.com/Smartest-Kids-World-They-That/dp/145165443X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1444614555&sr=1-1&keywords=smartest+kids+in+the+world  Bedtime Sticker Chart: http://www.amazon.com/Night-Sleep-Tight-Reward-

This is a bonus episode I, Colette, decided to record on my own. In honor of those who have experienced pregnancy and infant losses, I share a piece of me. For those on an infertility journey: http://www.resolve.org/ offers a network of support.   We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914   How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance! Thanks to James Logan for his beats. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial  http://gulchlife.com Thanks to Dalton Design Studio for our logo and graphic arts. Like them on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaltonDesignStudio

Actually, more like “Pop" culture. Haha. On today’s show, Colette is definitely mixing it up when she is joined by her little sis, Moné.  What might we possibly talk about? Well, some of the latest pop culture news from the Pope (and Beyoncé, of course) to the “N” word from Black-ish. Moné also enlightens us with her knowledge of other popular shows, Once Upon a Time and Orange Is the New Black, so sit back and enjoy the ride and don’t forget to email us your questions, comments, and LOVE (click the link just below)!  Oh, and now we know, Steve McQueen directed 12 Years A Slave! We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914   How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance! Thanks to James Logan for his b

On today’s show, Ola joins Colette as a guest host.  Colette interviews Ola on being a new dad and we round out the discussion talking about making time for ourselves with indoor date nights.  We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914   How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance! Thanks to James Logan for his beats. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial  http://gulchlife.com Thanks to Dalton Design Studio for our logo and graphic arts. Like them on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaltonDesignStudio

On today’s show, Jillian, friend and colleague to Colette, joins us as a guest host. Today we have one of our “toddler talks,” as we discuss the new phase of transitioning our “babies” to “big girls.”  From converting the nursery to a toddler room, to even starting sticker charts, these mommies talk about how we’re not quite ready and can’t believe we’re here, already!  Listen in as we try to keep it together and hold back the tears. Here’s the bedtime sticker chart Jillian mentioned from Amazon (we are not sponsored by this product): http://www.amazon.com/Night-Sleep-Tight-Reward-Chart/dp/B0077M92T4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442181532&sr=8-1&keywords=bedtime+sticker+chart We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com   Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas   Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914   How much are

On today’s show, Lori, a long-time friend and Colette’s “mommy-crush,” guest hosts while Somanette is on hiatus. Join us while we talk about feeding our young ones. From how to take short cuts, feeding kids what we eat, to the benefits and sometimes necessity of planning meals ahead. We mention a few of our “go tos,” Lori’s sophisticated culinary skills and at the end we even talk about mindful (or mindless) eating. We had a blast spending this time together and laughed so hard until we cried. Check out our blog page for the muffin tin omelet:  http://mixitupchicas.com/2015/08/daycare-and-toddler-meals/ We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914  How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance! Thanks t

The time has finally arrived for Somanette to return to work!  This podcast is a brief update of the change and our plans going forward (there’s even a special appearance by one of our little ones). We appreciate our listeners and want to keep you in the loop! We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com  Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas  Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914  How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance! Thanks to James Logan for his beats. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial  http://gulchlife.com Thanks to Dalton Design Studio for our logo and graphic arts. Like them on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaltonDesignStudio

The chicas, Colette and Somanette, have a lot on their minds.  Today’s episode begins with the pressures of birthday parties and the birthday party circuit.  How can we stop the birthday madness?! Do we even want it to stop? While we’re at it, how can we stop the madness at the pediatrician’s office?  We reminisce about sicknesses.  Yup, we’ve turned into our moms…with “remember back in the day when chicken pox was welcomed?”  Finally, we tackle the love/hate relationship with social media. To post, share, tweet or not? Listen and find out. We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share your parenting tips, struggles and joys at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com  Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas  Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914   How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance! Thanks to James Logan for his beats. Find him at:http://youtube.com/jam

The chicas, Colette and Somanette, regroup, reconnect, and recap their week. Road tripping and vacationing with baby and the first week of daycare. So many firsts! Then, Somanette and Colette take a detour and chat about sleep. Who’s getting it and who’s not? Join us for stories, tips and laughs.  We’d LOVE to hear from you!  Ask us questions and share YOUR tips and tricks at: show@mixitupchicas.com ~ The Chicas Here’s the YouTube video on Sleep Training Colette mentioned! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXvnaYUMt-U&index=5&list=PL8M6Q4vT_l6jLN3L2JThm238boj5FRT0r Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com  Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas  Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914 How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance!  Thanks to James Logan for his beats. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial  http://gulchlife.com   Thanks to Dalton Design Studio for our logo and graphic arts.

The chicas, Colette and Somanette, new moms, hit the road and daycare! Today’s episode first explores the adventures of travelling with an infant.  What are must pack items? The moms discuss travelling tips and ways to make the vacation as relaxing as possible.  Then, we are transitioning into daycare! How will baby adapt? Equally important, how will mom adjust? Listen and find out. ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com  Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas  Like us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914 How much are you enjoying our intro/outro music?  We LOVE it and makes us want to dance!  Thanks to James Logan for his beats. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial  http://gulchlife.com Thanks to Dalton Design Studio for our logo and graphic arts. Like them on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaltonDesignStudio

The chicas, Colette and Somanette, meet up today with Dr. Amy Hoch, a licensed psychologist and international trainer, specializing in trauma, mindfulness and self-care.  Join us as Dr. Hoch shares how as moms, parents and caregivers we can find ways to put ourselves first without feeling selfish. ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas Like us on FACEBOOK at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914 Thanks to James Logan for our intro/outro music. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial   http://gulchlife.com Thanks to Dalton Design Studio for our logo and graphic arts. Like them on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaltonDesignStudio

The chicas, Colette and Somanette, new moms, are back, with a bonus episode. On this episode we talk about Somanette’s adjustments into mommyhood and soon to be transition of returning to work. Then other random things like, what’s the difference between a babysitter and a nanny; breastmilk that taste like soap; and when baby monitors rule our lives. Thanks for joining us on this journey. ~ The Chicas Connect with us on our website: http://mixitupchicas.com Tweet us at: @mixitupchicas Like us on FACEBOOK at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mixitupchicas-Podcast/1678379385727914 Thanks to James Logan for our intro/outro music. Find him at:  http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial   http://gulchlife.com

The chicas, Colette and Somanette, new moms, are back. This time to clear things up from the first episode, recognizing some things were a bit vague.  Learn more about that "advanced age" and what about that culture stuff, how it all applies to who we are.  We share more about our Panamanian and Cambodian backgrounds. Finally, we wrapped things up with how we met.  Of course, we must add the disclaimer, we are amateurs at all of this, so our sound and editing are imperfect, among other things we're sure.  Thanks for joining us on this journey. ~ The Chicas http://mixitupchicas.com Thanks to James Logan for our intro/outro music. http://gulchlife.com http://youtube.com/jamesloganofficial