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Morgen and Trisha are 1st time new moms. Come along each week as they document their mom journey, touching on everything from their "geriatric" pregnancies, food ideas for the little ones, the time baby poop got all over the place, breastfeeding successes and stresses, and so much more. They hope you will laugh right along with them because isn't that really the best way to go through this crazy beautiful ride of mom-hood?
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
It’s time for a pat on the back.
Morgen and Trisha, more like Trisha, wanted to take the time to acknowledge what we think we do well as parents. Morgen is the ‘but mom,’ lol, no pun intended, who has a hard time admitting what she loves about herself as a parent because she feels she could do it all better. Unless we are the exception from the norm, pretty sure that’s a prerequisite to becoming a mom! Us moms (and dads) don’t take enough time to stop and acknowledge what we do well, regardless of whether it could use improvement. So here we are!
Morgen even came around at the end and had two things she thinks she excels at in her mama role! Listen in for what we think they do well at when it comes to parenting (shout out to Phil in this episode as well) with some fun stories and examples. Please share what you love about yourself as a parent to momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com. It will feel so good!
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wait until you find out the punch line of this riddle. Hint hint, Mom Jeans And Minivans is growing!! Did you catch on or need more time like Trisha did in this episode? 🤣
Not to give too much away, Morgen talks about pregnancy, medical scares, complications, morning sickness, and the joy of surprising your little's with news that they will be a big sister or brother… again. Ok, we gave it away! MORGEN'S HAVING A BABY!!🤭
Charlie is very excited about "Pirates Booty Girl," and her true nurturing side really emerged. Good thing because mom-brain is in full effect, so some sympathy and understanding is needed. You'll have to listen in to Morgen's momfession(s) for a good laugh, at her expense, of course. Sorry mama's, gotta laugh right?!
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
You will not want to miss this episode, especially if you have older, athletic kids. We have a very special guest, Andre Collins. Not only is he Morgen’s brother-in-law, but he is a father of 3, played for 10 seasons in the NFL, and has been working for 18 years in the NFL Players Union, helping NFL athletes find purpose after a life of football.
Dre shares what the journey has been like for his son, Chet, a senior in high school, as they navigate getting him noticed and recruited for basketball in college. They transferred from their home in Arlington, VA, to be in Dre’s hometown for Chet’s senior year, where his chances of getting noticed are better.
There is no questioning the sacrifices that are made for our children. Dre and his wife, Erika’s experience with their children and athletics is pretty incredible. Get ready to be inspired and learn a bunch along the way too. Momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com is where we can be found for questions or sharing of any kind. Thanks for checking in, ENJOY!
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
To us adults, our responsibilities are chores, but to children, particularly our 4-year-olds, they’re fun tasks that empower them and make them feel like they are helpful and independent!
In this episode, Morgen and Trisha discuss the responsibilities and chores they encourage the girls to take on. Morgen has Charlie starting to load the dishwasher, putting shoes away when she walks in from outside and dressing herself in the mornings.
Trisha dives into behavioral challenges or shifts she has encountered with Remi since she turned 4, such as “negative” talk, “violent” talk, and her intense interest in genitalia.
Join us and share your stories with us at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
In this episode, we have our special guest, Kat, a single mom of 3-year-old (or as Charlie would call it, 3 3/4) twins, Aubrey and Evelyn! Let’s just say Kat’s journey to single-mom-hood has been far from easy. Kat dives into the nitty gritty of how that came to be while also expressing that ‘momming’ is her favorite job, the girls are angels, and her ex is, by far, the most challenging part of all of it. Are we safe in assuming there are sadly too many women who have contended with this same struggle?
Kat has had her heart broken twice since the girls were born, so she has taken the past year to work on herself. She is giving her heart space to heal and learn who she is. In focusing on being her most authentic self, she is hoping it betters herself and also attracts the right person.
She’s taking a break from dating apps as they have not yielded the best results and hoping she can find someone the good ol’ fashion way. She has been fortunate enough to have a fantastic family and friends support system and a great community around her. She also apparently has dating options, so it looks like that self-care is paying off.
Do you hvae a single mom dating story for us? You can share at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com, and thanks for being the best listeners!
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Got a spouse that robbed the cradle? Haha, kidding, we’re so rude. Seriously though, you’re probably not going to want to miss this one with our special guest, Emily, as we talk about, can you guess? Yup, all things when dealing with an older spouse.
There are pros and cons to every relationship, but in this episode, we discuss how an 8-15 year age gap can affect them. We cover social life and how that shifts, families and what that means for having children, how our friends and families took the news, and overall health and staying active is not only essential but can be one of the biggest concerns.
We dished on our older spouses; now let’s hear about yours. Side note, we think we need to start a group for us younger spouses! Keeping it real as usual. Thanks for listening in, and reach out anytime at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com!
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Morgen and Trisha kick off the start of the third season, dishing about the QT they took for themselves over the break. This was a much-needed mental break for them both, a chance to slow down and focus on themselves without feeling like they had to be “on” at all times. Birthdays are the perfect reason to escape everyday life, and Morgen and Trisha took full advantage this year. Trisha flew to the west coast to a luxurious, remote, all-inclusive resort with her sisters and best friend, while Morgen stayed on the east coast with her friend in the Catskill mountains, enjoying a private chartered boat ride and wineries.
Trisha’s ‘girl code rule’ on trips is a must for self-care getaways! Listen in for the details and start planning because if you’re anything like Morgen and Trisha, you will not regret it.
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
As the girls get a little pickier and more opinionated about what they are eating and Auggie remains Auggie, Morgen and Trisha are starting to focus on the language they are using around food, such as "are you full?" instead of "finish your dinner!". The veggie struggle is real in Morgen's house, and she is learning to focus on the benefits of rainbow foods, while Trisha has a fun rainbow food-spiration that may get Charlie to try a few new things. In this episode, Trisha was on a roll with creative ideas that Morgen can't wait to try out.
Teaching healthy eating is not always easy (and the ladies are guilty of sneaking treats in the front seat while driving and asking the girls how the apple is tasting in the backseat). How can we as parents incorporate veggies without the kids knowing or presenting it in a way that makes it appealing?
Morgen and Trisha offer some recipes they're going to try and ways to make eating fun for the kiddos! As always, Mom Jeans and Minivans would love to hear your advice on food!!! Reach out and share at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com . We will be back after the summer, so until next time!
Links:
Junkless
Bobo's
https://eatbobos.com/collections/oat-bites/products/peanut-butter-jelly-oat-bites-30-ct
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Morgen and Trisha are pretty minimal when it comes to makeup. Morgen does a light daily routine, and Trisha often doesn't wear any. Every once in a while, they want a little 'sprucing' or 'enhancing', as Trisha explains it to Remi. The bottom line is it needs to be quick, easy, and look good. In this episode, Morgen and Trisha dish about their favorite products and why. It looks like a selfie might need to be in order with and without makeup to see how well they 'enhance' their looks 😉!
LINKS:
Sephora beauty amplifier
https://www.sephora.com/product/beauty-amplifier-ultra-smoothing-primer-P412147
Il makiage
https://www.ilmakiage.com/shop
Essence lash - waterproof
https://www.ulta.com/p/lash-princess-false-lash-effect-waterproof-mascara-pimprod2007391
Lilah b lip and cheek
Shadow sticks
Rodan Fields Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid
Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid SPF 30 | Rodan + Fields®
Rodan Fields Brow Defining Boost
Brow Defining Boost Tinted Eyebrow Gel | Rodan + Fields®
IT Brow Power Brow Pencil:
IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil | Ulta Beauty
Benefit Roller Eyeliner:
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner | Ulta Beauty
Too Faced Eye Shadow:
https://www.ulta.com/p/born-this-way-natural-nudes-eye-shadow-palette-pimprod2013727
Elizabeth Arden 8 hour Nude Lip Cream:
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Mom Jeans and Minivans has reached its 100th episode (sound the trumpets). Seriously mom tribe, how did we get here?!
Morgen and Trisha go down memory lane and discuss where they were 100 episodes ago compared to now. They felt like chill mom's from day one of parenting, but listening back, they realized they researched more than they realized and weren't half as casual as they thought. In going down memory lane, they counted down the top episodes. Can you guess what episodes landed in the top 3 spots?
Morgen and Trisha reminisce on sleep training and what it was like for them, with Charlie & Remi being their firsts compared to now with Auggie. Let's be honest, how could sleep not be a topic? Us mama's need the children to sleep more than they do. We talk name changes, discipline, wails & screams, potty training, and how sometimes you do what you have to, to survive, like bundling Remi in winter gear to stay warm and sleep at night. It's all in there.
This is a fun one for sure. Grab some wine, and laugh along with Morgen & Trisha to see what has changed since you first started to listen to MJAMV. We enjoyed a few listener emails as well, so please continue to email us at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com .