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This week on Planned-ish, we’re celebrating episode 30 the most Planned-ish way possible: by being behind and slightly chaotic 😅Joe and I kick things off with a debrief on the last week— hand, foot, and mouth took out the boys, then made its way to me, Joe was gone all week for work, and my aunt Laura absolutely saved us by stepping in to help with the twins, the house, and honestly my sanity.We also chat about joes birthday food gauntlet, why kids only sleep in when they’re sick, how potty training is still very much alive in our house, and how this podcast somehow made it to 30 episodes when we thought it might be a three-episode experiment.Then I sit down with Sarah from Tinkle & Toot — a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, mom of four, and potty training expert — for a super helpful conversation on why potty training feels so defeating for parents, what’s actually normal, how to motivate your kid without turning it into a battle, and why the “three-day potty training” mindset can mess with parents more than it helps.Plus: I hosted a girls brunch inspired by my Home Base Hosting Club theme Petals & Plates, but turned it into Bouquets, Bracelets & Brunch — and it was such a fun reminder that hosting can be simple, creative, and still feel special without being over the top.And of course, we wrap with Elite-ish 8: Best Things About Vacation — random edition.If you’re in a sick-kid season, potty training season, or just trying to create some good moments in the middle of chaos… this one’s for you.🔗 Follow Sarah: @tinkleandtoot✨Check out her site for her A++ potty training course: https://www.tinkleandtoot.com/🔗 Follow along: @backtwohomebase ✨ Home Base Hosting Club: backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclubplanned-ish podcast | potty training twins | toddler mom life | parenting podcast | real life parenting | episode 30 podcast | sick kids survival | hand foot and mouth | solo parenting while husband travels | twin toddler chaos | girls brunch hosting | bouquets bracelets and brunch | petals and plates | back two home base | home base hosting club | spring hosting ideas | potty training help | low pressure potty training | parenting in the trenches | marriage and parenting banter#PlannedishPodcast#TwinToddlerLife#PottyTrainingHelp#MomLifeUnfiltered#HostingMadeEasy

Joe and I are back with a real-life debrief after a couple weeks of hand, foot, and mouth chaos, birthday celebrations, travel, sick kids, and me trying to survive on applesauce and mint chocolate chip ice cream.We’re talking: – Parenting in the thick of it – Why kids only sleep in when they’re sick – Potty training wins (and skid mark confessions 😅) – The mental load of sickness + schedules – And our ongoing Elite-ish 8 showdown (ice cream edition)Then I sit down with Brittany Berman for a conversation that completely shifted how I see our home. We talk about how your space impacts your nervous system, why fluorescent lighting might be sabotaging your sleep, and how flow matters more than perfection — especially in a house full of toddlers.This episode is equal parts chaotic debrief and grounding reset.We also share what’s happening inside Back to Home Base, including the brand new Home Base Hosting Club theme: Petals & Plates — think spring hosting energy without the overwhelm. Florals, brunch, simple beauty, and real-life gatherings.If your house feels loud, your schedule feels heavy, or you just need a reset — this one’s for you.As always… keep showing up.🔗 Follow Brittany: @brittanyberman✨Check out her site: https://www.brittanyberman.com/🔗 Follow along: @backtwohomebase ✨ Home Base Hosting Club: backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclubparenting podcast | toddler life | twin mom life | home energy | feng shui for moms | nervous system regulation | real life parenting | marriage and parenting | potty training wins | sick kids survival | working from home mom | home reset ideas | spring hosting ideas | mom mental load | stay at home mom life | marriage banter | relatable mom podcast | home organization tips | mom burnout | planned-ish life#ParentingPodcast#MomLifeUnfiltered#TwinMomLife#HomeReset#PlannedIsh

We’re debriefing the week exactly as it happened: twin potty training is still very much alive, we took the boys strawberry picking—where Brodie tapped out in 10 minutes and immediately found mud, obviously—plus quick Super Bowl thoughts and the snack situation.We also talk Valentine’s Day, because it’s coming whether we’re ready or not. We wrap with Elite-ish 8: Valentine’s Edition—our picks for date ideas that don’t feel forced, overdone, or like a rom-com from 2004. Think realistic, fun, and doable… even in the toddler trenches.Also: we did our Home Base Hosting Club theme “A Slice of Home” as a family pizza night and it was exactly the kind of “this feels special without being a whole production” moment we needed. Brody went rogue with the cheese. Tate turned potty time into a game. Balance.AND my sourdough starter has officially become the neediest member of our household. Apparently she requires warmth, distilled water, constant feeding, and emotional support (same). TBD if she rises or ruins my confidence.If you want the full pizza night plan + menu + timeline—whether you’re hosting people or just making a regular night feel fun—it’s live inside Home Base Hosting Club.🔗 Follow along: @backtwohomebase ✨ Home Base Hosting Club: backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclub🔗 Potty Training blog & items we used: https://www.backtwohomebase.com/elite-ish-edit/pottytrainingtwinsplanned-ish podcast | twin toddler life | potty training regression | potty training twins | strawberry picking with kids | mom life unfiltered | marriage + parenting | Super Bowl snacks | Valentine’s Day date ideas | realistic Valentine’s Day | Elite-ish 8 | family pizza night | make your own pizza night | hosting made easy | intentional family moments | sourdough starter | beginner sourdough | weekly debrief | Back Two Home Base | Home Base Hosting Club#PlannedishPodcast #TwinToddlerLife #ValentinesRealLife #MomLifeUnfiltered #HostingMadeEasy

Hello, you lovely, lovely planned-ish people. 😅We just wrapped a three-day potty training bender with the twins — no spoilers yet, but we’ve never been more aware of everyone’s bathroom schedule in our lives.Before we dive into the chaos, we hit our classic weekly debrief: Dry-ish January is still alive, the to-do lists are list-ing, and we’re realizing we genuinely don’t have the time (or emotional capacity) to be hungover with toddlers. Also: Alexandra officially entered her “two-times-ever permanent hair color era”… and let’s just say the balayage math had us questioning career choices.Then we get into potty training weekend with Brodie & Tate — the surprises, the mental exhaustion, the tiny wins that feel like Super Bowl-level celebrations, and why twins make everything a two-person job. (We’re saving the deep dive for an upcoming guest episode, but we HAD to debrief the household chaos.)We wrap with this week’s Elite-ish 8: Things That Are Green — and it’s way funnier than it sounds. (Money, green lights, pickles, The Grinch… we’re unwell.) Go vote on Instagram and help us keep this season moving.🔗 Follow along: @backtwohomebase ✨ Home Base Hosting Club: backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclubpotty training twins | toddler potty training | twin mom life | parenting podcast | planned-ish podcast | dry January | sober-ish January | marriage and parenting | toddler routines | potty training tips | family routines | sleep deprived parents | mom life humor | Tampa mom | hosting at home | family dinners | home organization | Back Two Home Base | Home Base Hosting Club | Elite-ish 8#PlannedishPodcast #TwinMomLife #PottyTrainingWeekend #DryJanuary #ParentingHumor

Welcome back, you wonderful planned-ish people. If you’ve ever tried to make dinner while your husband is yelling at the TV and your toddler is sprinting around chanting “GO PACK GO”… welcome home. 😅We chat on: our painful recording fail (RIP to the lost episode thanks to an echo + two mics + zero headphones 🙃)sharing what “dry-ish January” has actually done for our energydebriefing Joe’s first-ever Traeger brisket (complete with the stall, the wrap, and the “we were hungry so we rushed the rest” moment).Then we dive into what you requested: football + sports in our householdhow we became a sports house (or more accurately… a “sports husband”)why football hits differenthow a win vs. loss shifts the vibewhat it’s like living with playoff-mode Joe. also talk kids + sports, screen time during football season (we’re fine with it), and why game day = food… but the goal is great meals with minimal kitchen destruction.And of course, we wrap with a heated Elite-ish 8: the most overrated foods (margs, Nutella, avocado toast, Eggs Benedict… we said what we said). Go vote on Instagram and help us break the season tie.Plus: if you missed our cleaner-swaps convo, I put the whole “starter kit” in my blog + you can grab my Reset Sheet in that post to make the switch without going full 180.🔗 Follow along: @backtwohomebase | www.backtwohomebase.com ✨ Home Base Hosting Club: backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclubplanned-ish podcast, football marriage, sports household, Packers fans, game day meals, hosting game day, dry January, Traeger brisket, toddler mom life, potty training weekend, clean reset, cleaner swaps, Branch Basics, family routines, Super Bowl food ideas#PlannedishPodcast #MomLifeUnfiltered #GameDayEats #FootballFamily #HostingMadeEasy

This week on Planned-ish, Joe and I kick off the first episode of the year with a brutally real debrief: toddler Christmas programs, the “not-the-4pm-flu” flu that took us OUT, and what it looks like to parent when you’re running on Zofran + vibes. We also talk New Year intentions that actually work in real life (not fantasy-land), plus our Elite-ish 8: things that instantly make the week better.Then I’m joined by Lindsey Wagnon — mom of two, former corporate marketing leader turned agency owner, recovering perfectionist, and marketing strategist who helps small businesses launch with smart messaging. We get into burnout, priorities, and building a business that fits your life (not the other way around).We talk:– The moment she knew corporate life wasn’t sustainable anymore (& what pushed her to leave)– Ditching the expectation that moms have to want the “standard path”– Recovering perfectionism + embracing the “B+ lifestyle” in motherhood– Why priorities come before business goals (lifestyle-first planning)– How to simplify an overloaded to-do list without guilt– Marketing strategy vs. brand storytelling (and what actually moves the needle)Plus:✨ Debrief + New Year Reset with Joe: the holiday flu chaos, the post-holiday overstimulation crash, and our real-life 2026 intentions (communication + active listening, less guilt, less comparison, more realistic routines)📝 Resolutions + Reflections: what we’re leaving in 2025, what we’re focusing on in 2026 (health, communication), and goals that are actually doable in the toddler trenches🏆 Elite-ish 8: things that instantly improve your week (sleep, meal plan, clean sheets, a midweek treat, to-do lists, quality time with the kids, and more)✨ Follow Lindsey: Instagram | www.lindseywagnon.com🎧 Her podcast: Savvy Startup Marketer🔗 Follow along: @backtwohomebase | www.backtwohomebase.com✨ Home Base Hosting Club: backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclub🔗 New Years Vision Canvas + Q1 Bingo Card: https://www.backtwohomebase.com/elite-ish-edit/newyearvisionsmom podcast, parenting toddlers, mom burnout, marriage communication, realistic New Year goals, family routines, mental load, burnout recovery, working mom life, corporate to entrepreneur, mom business owner, lifestyle-first business, recovering perfectionist, mental load, priorities over perfection, time management for moms, productivity for moms, marketing strategy, messaging strategy, content strategy, small business marketing, agency owner, mom routines, realistic goal setting#mompreneur #momlifeunfiltered #parentingpodcast #marketingstrategy #toddlermomlife

This week on Planned-ish, we’re sitting down with Sydney O’Brien — content & messaging strategist, military spouse, mom of three, and queen of building a business in the cracks of real life. From deployment seasons to school transitions and schedules that never look the same two days in a row, Sydney basically lives in the planned-ish trenches every day.We talk:– Starting a business during deployment with a 6-month-old, 2-year-old, and 4-year-old– How to build something meaningful when plans change every five minutes– Letting “good enough” actually be enough for the house, the business, and the to-do list– Mental load, invisible labor, and why communication with your partner + kids matters so much– Boundaries, expectations, and how to talk about what you need without burning outPlus:✨ Debrief of the Week: Two and a half weeks of family in town, school Christmas programs, Mickey’s Once & Twice Upon a Christmas on repeat, and the great “treadmill” Christmas gift reveal💩 Poopgate 2025: Twin diaper removals, mystery corner piles, Reddit-level research on potty training, and our very scientific January plan🎄 Holiday Survival Vibes: Half-hearted workouts, nightly walks, Christmas Eve/Day pasta + burger traditions, and setting tiny, actually-doable New Year’s resolutions🏆 Elite-ish 8: Top Christmas Movies — Christmas Vacation, The Santa Clause, Home Alone, The Grinch, Christmas with the Kranks, The Holiday, and more comfort-watch chaosWhether you’re hiding Amazon boxes, stepping over toys, debating if Instagram can wait, or just here for Christmas movie talk and twin potty-training solidarity — this one’s got it all, Planned-ish style. 💙______________________________________________________________✨ Follow Sydney on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sydneyobrien.co/ or visit her site https://sydneyobrien.com/She helps mompreneurs create content that leads to clients, even with limited time.Check out her podcast too Mompreneur Mastery: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mompreneur-mastery/id1695196941______________________________________________________________🔗 Follow along:✨ Follow https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/ for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes✨Join the Home Base Hosting Club for monthly hosting inspo: https://www.backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclub______________________________________________________________💸 Discount Codes:✨Use code ALEXANDRA40 to get 20% off planners and productivity tools at https://hustlesanely.com?bg_ref=hy0sXI9E0v✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!

This week on Planned-ish, we’re sitting down with Taylor — wealth advisor at UBS, women’s collective host, Friendsgiving queen, and yes… Alexandra’s sister. From helping families build real-life financial plans to creating spaces where women can talk honestly about money, Taylor is in the middle of where wealth, hosting, and community all meet.We talk:– The simplest money moves families can set up now (that future you will thank you for) – Why automatic savings + 529 plans are “gold standard” and how to actually start – How to make money talks with your partner feel like a check-in, not a fight – What women are really craving when they gather — and how her women’s collective started – How she hosted a gorgeous Friendsgiving using the Seasoned & Gathered kitPlus:✨ Debrief of the Week: Our most productive week in months — spa afterglow, five at-home workouts, deep-cleaned baseboards, yard work, and celebrating 8 years in our house🍗 Thanksgiving Chaos Report: 77 grocery-list line items, timeout culture with two-year-olds, twins becoming “restaurant kids,” and Joe’s plan to weigh himself before and after the holiday strictly for science🏆 Elite-ish 8: Top Thanksgiving Foods (stuffing with sausage, rolls, mac & cheese, cobbler, and the very controversial broccoli casserole)🍷 Hosting in Real Life: Potluck Friendsgiving, make-ahead menus, and why hosting doesn’t have to mean doing everything yourselfWhether you’re trying to get your money life together, looking for hosting inspo, or just here for buttery, broccoli-casserole-level chaos — this one’s got it all, Planned-ish style. 💙______________________________________________________________✨ If you’re looking for personalized financial planning or need help getting your money systems in place, you can reach out to Taylor directly at: [email protected] truly is the best at making finances feel clear, doable, and aligned with real life.______________________________________________________________🔗 Follow along:✨ Follow https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/ for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes✨Join the Home Base Hosting Club for monthly hosting inspo: https://www.backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclub___________________________________________________________💸 Discount Codes:✨Use code ALEXANDRA40 to get 20% off planners and productivity tools at https://hustlesanely.com?bg_ref=hy0sXI9E0v✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!

This week on Planned-ish, we are back after a very on-brand three-week break — two tired parents, one crazy schedule, and Christmas decor already up before the turkey’s even in the oven. 🎄🦃We’re talking about why waiting for life to “slow down” means you’d never see your people, how our house went from Halloween to full Christmas in seven days (with toddlers), and why attic ladders + decor boxes are Joe’s villain origin story.We also get into timeout culture with toddlers, what actually works for us (spoiler: consistency and very few rules), and Alexandra’s dreamy spa getaway at The Boca Raton… while Joe did a four-day solo dad marathon with school runs, sick twins, and very ambitious breakfast burritos.Plus, we break down this month’s Home Base Hosting Club drop — Seasoned & Gathered — a cozy, non-basic Thanksgiving hosting kit with fall-inspired recipes, an easy wine-tasting activity right at your table, and a kid craft that buys you 20 minutes of sanity. Then we wrap with our Elite-ish 8: Top Thanksgiving Week Activities, drafting everything from football and leftovers to loungewear and Hallmark-level Christmas movies.Plus:✨ Debrief of the Week: Four days of solo parenting, Domino’s by the fire pit, and why timeouts are our current survival tool🧖‍♀️ Girls’ Trip Recap: Alexandra’s spa weekend at The Boca Raton and why “health is wealth” is hitting different in our 30s🍷 Seasoned & Gathered Deep Dive: The November Home Base Hosting Club kit — harvest salad, truffle mac, steak bites, DIY wine tasting, and a kid-friendly turkey craft🏈 Elite-ish 8: Our draft of Top Thanksgiving Week Activities (football, leftovers, night-before-Thanksgiving bar runs, board games, Christmas movies, and more)If you’re juggling kids, careers, holidays, and a house that somehow has both Christmas lights and baby gates everywhere, this one’s for you. Cozy up in your loungewear, reheat some leftovers, and let’s do the holidays — Planned-ish style. 💙_________________________________________________🔗 Follow along:✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes✨Join the Home Base Hosting Club for monthly hosting inspo: https://www.backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclub_________________________________________________💸 Discount Codes:✨Use code ALEXANDRA40 to get 20% off planners and productivity tools at https://hustlesanely.com?bg_ref=hy0sXI9E0v✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!

This week on Planned-ish, we’re back with a full Halloween hangout — pumpkin patches, overpriced candy, and twins living their best spooky season lives. We’re talking about our fourth pumpkin patch of the year, Home Depot “decor” trips, and how long it takes before one kid cries at the animatronic skeleton.We also get into Halloween on a budget, the great “trick-or-treat tax” debate (parents deserve the Reese’s, right?), and reflect on hitting 21 episodes of this wild ride called Planned-ish.Plus:✨ Our Debrief of the week — pumpkin patches and how after-dinner walks are the new date night⚡️ Rapid Fire: “What’s Worse — Halloween Edition” (spoiler: it’s fake blood stains)🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Top Halloween CandyGrab your mini Snickers, cue up Hocus Pocus, and let’s do spooky season — Planned-ish style. 💙____________________________________________________________🔗 Follow along:✨ Follow https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/ for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes✨Join the Home Base Hosting Club for monthly hosting inspo: https://www.backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclub_____________________________________________________________💸 Discount Codes:✨Use code ALEXANDRA40 to get 20% off planners and productivity tools at https://hustlesanely.com?bg_ref=hy0sXI9E0v✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!

This week on Planned-ish, it’s just the two of us — and we’ve got stories.After nearly three weeks on the road with the twins, we’re back home, semi-recovered, and recapping all the chaos. From pumpkin patches and breweries to Joe’s new potential blind cheeseburger taste test challenge, it’s giving “married meets mildly unhinged.”We talk:– The final stretch of our 3-week family road trip– Joe’s 5 days of bachelor life (and what actually happened)– Our pumpkin patch adventure + new favorite brewery find– The cheeseburger taste test that’s officially going to happen– Travel chaos, toddler sickness, and everything in betweenPlus:✨ Our Debrief of the week — road trip wrap-up + fall weekend fun⚡️ Rapid fire: What’s Worse — Travel Edition🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Top Halloween Movies📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What’s the one thing that got you through traveling with your kids?”_______________________________________________________________________🔗 Follow along:✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes✨Join the Home Base Hosting Club for monthly hosting inspo: https://www.backtwohomebase.com/homebasehostingclub_______________________________________________________________________✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!

This week on Planned-ish, we’re going full family edition — because we’ve got Joe’s sisters, Fiona and Sophia, on the pod!From growing up with Joe to becoming fun aunts to our twins, this episode has sibling roast energy, parenting chaos, and more laughter than family therapy ever could.We talk: – What Joe was really like growing up (spoiler: not a rule follower) – The dumbest sibling arguments that somehow lasted years – What happens if the girls were left alone with our twins for a weekend – Bribe strategies that would actually work on toddlers – The reality TV show that best describes our entire familyPlus: ✨ Our Debrief of the week: our October road trip with the boys, best restaurant stops, and life in New Jersey with Joe’s family ⚡️ Rapid-fire with Fiona & Sophia — sister edition 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Top Chain Restaurants (no drive-thrus allowed) 📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What’s the weirdest thing your family argues about?”Grab your sibling, pour a drink, and prepare to laugh through the chaos — Planned-ish style. 💙_________________________________________________________________________✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes

This week on Planned-ish, we’re sitting down with Alexis — former trauma ER nurse turned aesthetics pro, podcast host, and mom of two. From high-stress hospital shifts to helping women feel confident in their own skin, Alexis has lived a wild pivot — and she’s here to share what she’s learned along the way.We talk:– The moment she realized she needed something different than the ER– The biggest misconceptions about injectables– How aesthetics changed her own view of beauty and aging– Balancing motherhood, podcasting, Instagram, and still having time to breathe– How she and her husband stay connected in survival-mode seasonsPlus:✨ Our Debrief of the week: travel rabbit holes, Joe’s work trips, never sitting down with kids, and our upcoming October road trip⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Alexis — skincare & podcast edition🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Top Hotel Must-Haves📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “Who’s the best supervillain?”Whether you’re curious about injectables, craving some mom-life real talk, or just here for the chaos — this one’s got it all, Planned-ish style. 💙____________________________________________________________________✨ Go Follow Alexis on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/alexisschmoker?igsh=MXNvbDRvb3NxOTg2&utm_source=qr✨ Follow Mama Of The Wild Crew on insta: https://www.instagram.com/mamaofthewildcrew_podcast?igsh=dGd1Z2dkZnBneHhj&utm_source=qr✨Listen to her podcast on Apple or Spotify https://linktr.ee/MamaoftheWildCrew_podcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share____________________________________________________________________✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!____________________________________________________________________✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes

This week on Planned-ish, it’s just the two of us — Alexandra and Joe — bringing you another round of chaos, laughs, and very questionable opinions.We talk:– Fast food rabbit holes we can’t seem to escape– The latest twin disasters (wine bottle smashing included)– Sick kids… again (send help)– Joe’s work trips and the bizarre foods people bring on planes– A blind beer taste test to see if Joe actually knows what he’s drinkingPlus:🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Best Super Villains📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What’s the worst drink order?”Parenting, beer, villains, and chaos — just another week Planned-ish style. 💙✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!✨ Follow https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/ for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes

This week on Planned-ish, we’re hanging out with Graham Martin — dad of three (with a newborn in the mix), runner of miles we’d never attempt, and founder of Dad Life Supply Co. From parenting chaos to building a business, Graham brings the real talk, the funny dad truths, and even some hot takes on swaddling and hot dog eating contests.We talk:– The biggest differences between one kid, two kids, and now three– What dads don’t get enough credit for in parenting– How Graham and his wife stay connected while raising three kids– The story behind Dad Life Supply Co. (and the product he’s proudest of)– Why he ran 8 miles… and if we’d ever try it (spoiler: no)Plus:✨ Our Debrief of the week: documentaries, sick kids, and football chaos⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Graham — dad life edition🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Best Drink Orders📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What’s the worst game day food?”Grab your drink of choice (preferably not soup at a football party) and let’s do this — Planned-ish style. 💙__________________________________✨ Follow Graham at Dad Life Supply Co. and on Instagram @dadlifesupplyco https://www.instagram.com/dadlifesupply/__________________________________✨ Use code: Planned-ish to get 25% off at Dad Life Supply Co. https://dadlifesupplyco.com/✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes

This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on podcasting with Candace Dudley — podcast coach, business mentor, and mom who knows how to juggle mic checks with motherhood. Whether you’ve dreamed of starting your own show, want to be a better podcast guest, or are just curious about how the podcasting sausage gets made… this episode’s for you.We talk:– What actually drew her into podcasting (and why she started coaching others)– The biggest mistakes new podcasters make (and how to avoid them)– How non-celebrity podcasters can realistically grow an audience– The way parenting shapes podcasting — from content to schedule to mindset– Coaching people through self-doubt when they feel “not ready”Plus:✨ Our Debrief of the week⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Candace — podcast edition🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Best Game Day Foods📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What’s the most useless superpower?”Whether you’re a podcaster, a parent, or just someone who loves honest conversations about creating while raising kids — this one’s packed with tips, laughs, and that classic Planned-ish energy. 💙________________________________________________________________✨ Follow Candace at www.candacedudley.com and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/candacedudley/________________________________________________________________✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!________________________________________________________________✨ Follow @backtwohomebase (https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase) for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes

This week, we’re talking parenting, playtime, and building community with Jordyn — the mom behind Eat Play Say. From baby chaos to preschool life, Jordyn has lived the stages and shared them with nearly 700,000 parents who show up for her mix of education, humor, and true “mom friend vibes.”We talk:– The first moment she realized Eat Play Say was actually a “thing”– What she wishes every mom could hear at each stage: baby, toddler, preschool– The guilt parents need to stop carrying (especially online)– How she balances business, Instagram, and parenting without losing her mind– What it really takes to grow an authentic community onlinePlus:✨ Our Debrief of the week⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Jordyn — toddler + mom friend edition🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Best Superpowers📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What’s a phrase your kid mispronounces that you’ll never correct because it’s too cute?”Play, laugh, snack, and survive — all Planned-ish style. 💙__________________________________________________________________________________✨ Follow Jordyn at @eatplaysay (https://www.instagram.com/eatplaysay) for mom tips, activities, and the best parenting honesty you’ll find online PLUS visit her amazing website https://www.eatplaysay.com/ for the BEST info and tips.__________________________________________________________________________________✨ Use code: PLANNEDISH to get 10% off Brick at https://getbrick.app/ and take back your time!!__________________________________________________________________________________✨ Follow @backtwohomebase (https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase) for lifestyle, hosting, and podcast updates✨ Visit www.backtwohomebase.com for great family recipes, hosting kits, party planning vibes

This week, we’re talking all things productivity, parenting, and building systems that actually work with Jess Massey — Tampa native, mom, and founder of Hustle Sanely. Jess has built a business (and community) around ditching the chaos and finding peace in planning, and today she’s sharing the real behind-the-scenes of how she does it all.We talk:– The “chaotic girl era” that sparked Hustle Sanely– The biggest productivity myths people need to let go– How to balance business, parenting, and still make space for yourself– What systems actually work for busy moms– The reality of being an online business owner in the Instagram agePlus:✨ Our Debrief of the week⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Jess — Hustle Sanely edition🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Childhood Cartoons (90s edition)📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What’s the most random thing in your Notes app right now?”Let’s plan it, laugh at it, and figure it out — Planned-ish style. 💙_____________________________________________________________________✨ Follow @jessmmassey + @hustlesanely for planners, productivity tools, and encouragement Use code ALEXANDRA40 to get 20% off at https://hustlesanely.com?bg_ref=hy0sXI9E0v_____________________________________________________________________✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for fun hosting, recipes, and lifestyle inspo

This week, we’re getting the inside scoop on teaching, TikTok, and Trader Joe’s with Stefan — high school math teacher, side-hustle king, fun uncle, and Joe’s best friend (and golf buddy).We talk:– Going from “bad boy” student to respected teacher – The most shocking truths about high school life (from the teacher’s side) – The weirdest thing a student has ever done in his class – His side hustles, TikTok game, and life outside the classroom – Favorite activities as the “fun uncle” to his niecesPlus:✨ Our Debrief of the week ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Stefan🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Best Trader Joe’s items 📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What’s your most criminal snack combo?”Let’s hit the snack aisle and the teacher’s lounge — Planned-ish style. 💙____________________________________________________________✨ Check out Stefan's TikTok @stufankm ____________________________________________________________✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for more fun episodes and hosting/recipe tips: https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/

This week, it’s just us — and we’re chatting on how we got here and some hot takes…Joe does a reverse interview on Alexandra!!Plus:✨ Our Debrief of the week — including our thoughts on movies, Happy Gilmore, more twin chaos⚡️ Rapid-fire moments between us🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Pet peeves that should be punishable by law📱 And your In the Group Chat responses: “What’s something weird you and your partner do that no one knows about?”No guest, no filter — just us. Let’s get into it — Planned-ish style. 💙✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for all things parenting, planning, hosting, and hilarious chaos:https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/

This week, for our 10th EPISODE, we’re flowing through all things movement, mindset, and motherhood with Alysia — founder of Purely Pope, certified pilates instructor, wellness coach, and twin mom navigating business and baby life one core move at a time.We talk:– Building a wellness brand while raising twins– The mental shift that changed her motherhood game– Movement myths that need to go– How to tune in to your body (and still have fun doing it)Plus:✨ Our Debrief of the week⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Alysia — pilates & parenting edition🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: TV shows you have watched a ridiculous amount of times📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What “wellness” thing did you try that absolutely did not vibe?”Let’s do this — Planned-ish style. 💙__________________________________________________________________________✨ Follow @purelypope on Instagram and check out her workouts & wellness tipshttps://www.instagram.com/purelypopehttps://www.purelypope.com__________________________________________________________________________✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for more fun episodes and amazing recipe/hosting tips:https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/

This week, we’re diving into all things skincare, self-care, and small business life with Amany, founder of Ólea Aesthetics, licensed esthetician, laser queen, and mom of three who built her dream studio.We talk: – Skincare myths that need to be retired – The truth about facials, lasers, and what’s actually worth your money – How she launched Olea while raising three kids – The beauty hustle behind the scenes – Why skincare is more about consistency than perfectionPlus: ✨ Our Debrief of the week ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Amany — skincare edition 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8 worst household chores📱 And your In the Group Chat responses: “Most unhinged skincare phase you went through?"Let’s glow, break out, and figure it out — Planned-ish style. 💙_________________________________________________________✨ Follow Olea Aesthetics on Instagram or book yourself an amazing treatment⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/olea.aesthetics/https://www.oleaaesthetics.com/_________________________________________________________✨ Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram ⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/

This week, we’re flipping the script and hearing from the dad side of things — meet Spencer: stay-at-home dad and entrepreneur. We talk about what surprised him most about full-time parenting, how he found his footing while launching a business from home, and what identity, ambition, and fatherhood really look like behind the scenes. It’s honest, funny, and the dad perspective we all need.Plus:✨ Our Debrief of the week⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Spencer🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Top fast food places when no one wants to cook dinner📱 And your In the Group Chat confessions: What’s something your partner does that drives you crazy… but you just live with it?_________________________________________________________✨Follow Spencer on LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/montgomeryspencer/_________________________________________________________✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/

Bedtime battles. 4 a.m. dance parties. That one nap that only lasted six minutes. If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “can toddlers survive without sleep?” — this episode is for you.This week, we’re diving deep into the wild world of baby and toddler sleep with Samantha (@hellolittlesleeper) — pediatric sleep consultant, mama, and queen of helping parents go from chaos to (kind of) rested.We talk: – Why sleep is so dang hard for babies & toddlers – Bedtime routines that actually work – Sleep myths we believed (and regret) – How to get back on track after sleep setbacks – And why you’re definitely not failing if your kid still wakes up at 5:12 a.m. Plus:✨ Our Debrief of the week ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Samantha🏆 Our Elite-ish 8 most defeating parenting moments📱 And your In the Group Chat confessions: “What’s your go-to “parent escape plan” after bedtime success?Let’s survive sleep, Planned-ish style. 💙_________________________________________________________✨Follow Hello Little Sleeper on Instagram ⬇️https://www.instagram.com/hellolittlesleeper/www.hellolittlesleeper.com_________________________________________________________✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/

We’re diving headfirst into the invisible weight of parenting — the mental load, the burnout, the “I’m fine” face when you're absolutely not fine. This week, Joe and I sit down with our friend Carly — a licensed therapist, mom, and voice of reason — to talk about the emotional toll of modern motherhood and why so many of us feel like we’re drowning with a smile on our face.We unpack the guilt of asking for help, sneaky signs of anxiety or postpartum struggles, and how to actually delegate without spiraling. Plus:✨ Our Debrief of the week (including toddler defense mechanisms) ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Carly 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8 mental health lifesaver items 📱 And your In the Group Chat confessions: “What’s one thing you wish your partner would just do — without being asked?!”If you’ve ever muttered “I’m fine” while eating your toddler’s crusts and crying into a coffee you reheated three times… this one’s for you.______________________________________________________________✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/

This week, I convinced my husband Joe to grab a mic and get real with me about the beautiful, messy, snack-covered reality of marriage after kids. Spoiler: it’s less candlelit dinners, more whisper-arguing over who packed the diaper bag.We dive into the four big themes that are way too relatable for any parent couple:“We Thought It Would Be…” – what we imagined parenting would look like… and how wildly off we were“The Shift to Teammates” – how we tag-team chaos and find small ways to show up for each other“Connection vs. Survival Mode” – the difference between real intimacy and “let’s just make it through bedtime”“Logistics Overload” – why most of our conversations start with “Did you pack…?” and how we’re working to bring us backWe’re also sharing our Favorites of the Week — little marriage wins that made us feel like a team (even if it was just splitting snacks after bedtime), and we’re going In the Group Chat with your hilarious responses to: 👉 “Finish this sentence: Romance after kids looks like…”And of course, I put Joe in the hot seat with some classic Rapid Fire Questions that may or may not include who the dramatic parent is and what chore counts as a love language.If your idea of a couple’s retreat is sitting silently in the same room while your kids nap… this episode’s for you.______________________________________________________________✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/

We’re talking about the kind of rest parents actually need—and spoiler: it’s not just sleep. This week, I’m joined by my first-ever guest (!) to break down the invisible mental load of “relaxing,” why traditional self-care advice misses the mark, and how to build in micro-breaks that actually help. Plus: my self-care faves of the week, a very honest Planned-ish Pivot, and your funniest "this totally counts as rest" moments from the group chat.✨Follow The Balanced Mom on Instagram ⬇️https://www.instagram.com/thebalanced.mom/⬇️ The Balanced Mom 3-Day Reset Guide: https://thebalancedmom.ca/3-day-reset-guide?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafLKXD5qtHxVPHPM82r4-azgmbJLPT_yVpEkhbclivBaF7Gjqw7q8du2CHRBA_aem_lQ4EWcweA2ga9YuOdacXWg______________________________________________________________✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/

Let’s talk about why dinner is never just dinner when you’re a mom. It’s budgeting, planning, negotiating with picky eaters, and sometimes crying in front of the freezer. In this episode, I’m unpacking the invisible mental load behind meal planning and sharing how I simplified it with my weekly meal flow (a lot less pressure, a lot more survival snacks).PLUS: – My Planned-ish Pivot of the week – Easy snack faves I’m living for – Your most chaotic “my kid won’t eat THAT?!” replies in In the Group ChatIf you’re tired of feeling personally victimized by dinner, this one’s for you.

Ever wonder what happens when toddlers take over the schedule? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how our weekly activity board works, why we gave our twins the power to choose their day’s theme (yes, really), and how something as simple as “Movement Day” turns into a chaotic but beautiful routine.We’ll chat about the power of visuals, giving toddlers a sense of control, and why routines don’t have to be rigid to work. Plus, the hilarious reality of what actually happens when you try to plan anything with small kids.Whether you're craving more structure or just need to feel seen in the madness—this one’s for you.

I had my sights set on VP, tailored blazers, and spreadsheets that made sense… and then I got pregnant with twins.In this first episode of Planned-ish, I’m sharing the wildly unfiltered story of how I left corporate finance, spiraled into motherhood (with snack crumbs and self-doubt), and slowly built my way back with routines that actually work for real life—not just the highlight reel.Spoiler: perfection died with the diaper bag. But what rose from the chaos? Flexible flow, realistic routines, and this podcast.We’re kicking off with my personal pivot story, plus a peek into how Planned-ish was born—and why your mental load probably deserves its own PTO.

Welcome to Planned-ish—where the routines are flexible, the coffee’s cold, and the chaos is highly scheduled. I’m Alexandra, twin mom and planner enthusiast turned real-life routine realist. If you’ve got big goals, messy hair, and a mental load the size of Costco, hit play. Let’s get it together—ish.