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Just doing our best

Average moms doing our bests with whatever cards we’re dealt. Join us weekly, as we turn our group text into a podcast.

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    Episode #59- Not in any of my Disney movies

    This episode has absolutley no busness covering this many topics! We dive into conspiracy theories, asking the most random questions imaginable, debating whether cleaning someone elses house while visiting is weird, and why accepting help can be so much harder than offering it. Somehow it all makes sense at the end... kind of.

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    Episode #58- They chose chaos before breakfast

    This week we are talking cheating, trust and all the "technically, I didn't" nonsense. This may be a two parter.... I think there's more to unpack here. Give it a listen

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    Episode #57- Better than a blue breast implant

    This week we are tackling two very important questions: why does every home renovation take approximately 47 years longer than promised...and what exactly do you do when you kid drops a swear word with perfect timing and full confidence? Come hang out with us as we tackle this chaos...

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    Episode #56- You'd smell me from your house right now

    Yassss we're back for season 3!! Thanks for sticking with us and coming along for another round of real life chaos, opinions and conversations that maybe should have stayed in the groupchat...

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    Episode #55- A social club with acetone

    Would you still swipe right on motherhood?? Be careful what you wish for.... this one is worth the listen.

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    Episode #54- Emotionally full, mildly haunted

    What's your birthday personality? Would you share a bank account with friends? Andrea and I lay it out plus more...

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    Episode #53-Maybe babies belong in bars

    Just kidding, they don't. But would you call someone out if you witnessed it? What's the unspoken rule? We talk about the saying "we all have the same 24 hours in a day", getting rid of skinny jeans for good and crying over spilled water.

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    Episode #52-A mystery wet sock

    ANDREA IS BACK! so much catching up.... house updates, the plague, Bears in the playoffs. Theres a lot happening this episode.

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    Episode #51- A love letter to convenience

    Solo episode two!!! How do you feel about convenience?? Here's roughly 18 minutes about how I feel..... :)

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    Episode #50- More word vomit

    Eek! Natalie's first solo episode! Leave some honest feedback but be kind....

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    Episode #49-Beignets, Gator Bites n Beads

    Teaching kids to be good people, K pop demon hunters and Thanksgiving banter...

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    Episode #48-There's a whole cheerio graveyard under my stove

    SO...how clean is clean?? Like.. are we moving stoves, type cleanor what happens behind the stove stays behind the stove? We discuss this and more on how to deal with sibling brawls. Oh but first.. whats the biggest myth you've heard that drives you crazy???

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    Episode #47- Snitches get stitches

    We talk about Andreas cruise, Sisqo and teaching our kids to trust us! Lot to unpack.... enjoy.

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    STORYTELLERS Episode #2- Danielle

    What a great "feel good" story right before the holidays. Meet Danielle! She is my long time friend and she decided to donate a kidney to a complete stranger! yep- you heard correct. Come listen as she tells her story. 

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    Episode #43- I Love Lucy just orders Chipotle

    Its our one year POD-A-VERSARY!!! So we're bringin' it back to the beginning to re visit some thoughts, and... some friends!

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    Episode #42- It's just a shiny rhombus!

    what is something you learned in elementary school and then never heard about it again??

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    Episode #41- Hot lettuce sounds awful

    Being stood up, hawaiian vacays, and wier things your significant others do!!

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    Episode #40- I do the laundry, so I decide

    Alligators, holes in your socks an some more mindless banter

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    Episode #39-The X's mean vodka

    This episode we talk about things that annoy us... we could have definitely kept going, too! First day of school, killing spiders (or not) and staying home alone way too young!

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    Episode #36- Holy laughin out loud

    This one is full of some belly laughs. We hope you enjoy listening as musc as we did recording!

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    Episode #35- I saw one carnie wrestle his carnie brother

    This episode is worth the listen!!! Stories from carnival workers, spouses that snore, Natalie almost fought a teenage boy.... let us know what you think.

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    Episdodo #34- Water. Prosecco. Nice to meet you. Cheers

    That time someone grabbed Penelope at a carnival....and some mroe stories!

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    Episode #33- Lets call him Daniel, bc thats his name.

    This week we talk about bullying and frozen poop. You heard me. Just listen

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    Episode #32- I'm ironing schmoozy clothes on the reg

    What personality type are you? Did you know  there's type D personality? And if anyone out there can help Natalie with her new brain fog, that would be great!

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    Episode #31- Dinner is just string cheese and tears

    Making multiple dinners, summertime with kids, remembering being grounded...again, and we need friends with lakehouses!!

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    Episode #30- Dirty clothes and a chin bruise

    Feels good to be back!!!! Catch up on the last 2 months with us...

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    Episode #29- Lifes tough, get some knee pads

    Last episode before we go on a podcast spring break! Please follow us on IG at Justdoingourbest7 or email us at [email protected] bc we NEED to hear from you!!!! What content should we keep? What episodes were your favorite? Give us all the feedback....

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    Episode #28- Way to shit on the South Side

    Parades, stolen chicken parm, and Andrea channeling here inner Natalie funny. 

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    Episode #27- A well done steak is so disgusting

    Natalie and Andrea are back with their life stories and updates. Falling asleep at the wheel, food that is too spicy, teletubbies thrown at my head and learning more about basketball.... for starters. Enjoy!~

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    Episode #26 - My toes are very grippy

    Another episode covering so much! Failing college classes, death of loved ones, Andrea's grippy toes....oh and let's not forget our ghost stories! Leave a comment and let us know what you think!

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    Episode #25 - We almost got divorced over it

    We're back!  Everything from OCD toy organization, singing in public to college life and ant infestations! 

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    Episode #24- See if he'll respond by summer

    Finishing up our conversation from last week and catching Dana up on all the IG rapid fire questions she's missed! Oh....and guess what her "I'm not weird, you're weird", is???

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    Episode #23 - You're also the third child!

    DANA IS BACKKKK!! OMG we were so excited to chat with her, that we ended up podcasting for two hours and I had to separate it into two episodes...again. She's THAT funny! 

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    Episode # 22- Three babies and a boob job

    This is ....well...a hodge podge of conversations, to say the least! Everything from toddler poop to boob jobs. Enjoy a couple nights of banter, put together!

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    Episode #21- You drop em', I lose em'

    This episode was so long, we had to cut it into two episodes. We talk about getting busted doing teenager sh*it in HS, carpal tunnel as an adult, where Natalie's next half marathon will be and, oh yeah....why Andrea and Natalie's husbands dont let them have nice things. 

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    Episode #20 - I need a blanket to podcast

    Our cutest podcast guest yet, Sofie joins us!! 

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    Episode #19- I still have beef with Netflix

    Everything from sleeping naked to country music to figuring out being a mom, per usual... Natalie and Andie are back again! By the way.... did you know sound machines can be harmful??

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    Episode #18 - Shit and hair... extended

    Umm... this one is all over. Just.. listen. Its extra long but, its worth it!

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    Episode #17 - It's overstimulation week

    Natalie and Andie get together for a mini-sode! Post Christmas chaos, Sofie's first 'real' playdate, oh and Andie tells us all her oddisms! Let us know if you think she's weird!

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    Episode #16 - Santa was like, "here's a thong"

    This episode is actually full of surprises! We introduce a new segment that shows Natalie's true weirdness.... we also debate how different families celebrate Christmas AND our usual random banter!

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    Episode #15 - I'm still afraid of boys

    When was your first "boyfriend/girldfriend?", who do you give Christmast gifts to?, And guess what Andie never knew about Natalie? This episode is ALLLL over the place but we think you'll enjoy!

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    Episode #14- I don't really want the Mickey Mouse hoodie bc I'm an adult

    More random banter, you're welcome! This was our first zoom podcast so the audio is definitely different. Yikes. Still tune in! How Natalie's Friends obsession began and why she loves Matthew Perry. Crying over celebrities, hating Reese's candy, new hair cuts and some other nonsense... ENJOY!

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    Episode #13- Bone shaker in the graveyard

    Dana is back! And this episode is about....well, what ISN'T it about? Craiglist, spooky stories, Will Ferrell, Dyson Vaccuums... to name a few. 

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