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Year: 2020

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It’s beginning to look a lot like…. menopause

This week we’re talking about all the ways we are feeling older with expanding waistlines, alcohol migraines, and jowls that didn’t seem to be there… Continue Reading It’s beginning to look a lot like…. menopause

Posted on December 21, 2020December 21, 2020
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Meh.

If ever there were three letters to describe how we’re feeling these days, it’s m-e-h period. Darkness falls at 4:30 p.m., the first snowstorm has… Continue Reading Meh.

Posted on December 9, 2020
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Why can’t we celebrate the holidays together? Because life.

Thanksgiving this year looked different for so many families. At my house in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, things seemed a bit more… Continue Reading Why can’t we celebrate the holidays together? Because life.

Posted on December 6, 2020
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New Restrictions and Holiday Planning

As the number of COVID cases continue to rise everywhere, we’re adjusting our holiday plans. This week we talk about virtual Thanksgiving, garage gatherings, and… Continue Reading New Restrictions and Holiday Planning

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020
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Candy chutes, voting and holiday celebrations

It was certainly an unusual Halloween with one of the Manic Mommies spending a quiet night at home, and the other sitting outside by a… Continue Reading Candy chutes, voting and holiday celebrations

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020
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Throwback Episode: Podcast 411

No show this week – but visit our website for a link to a “throwback” from 2006 when Erin and Kristin were guests on Podcast… Continue Reading Throwback Episode: Podcast 411

Posted on October 26, 2020October 21, 2020
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When Your Teen Gets a Fever

Fevers take on a whole new meaning in the time of COVID. First, you lock your teen in their room. Then you pull out your… Continue Reading When Your Teen Gets a Fever

Posted on October 21, 2020
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The college search begins

SATs are canceled, again. Tours are held virtually. Visitors are discouraged from visiting. We’re talking about how to do a college search in the time… Continue Reading The college search begins

Posted on October 4, 2020October 5, 2020
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RIP RBG.

Just when it seemed 2020 couldn’t get any worse, we learned about the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then one of our recorders went on… Continue Reading RIP RBG.

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020
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Back to School Pandemic Style

School is starting, both online, remote, and somewhere in between. This week we talk about going back to school in the time of COVID. Links… Continue Reading Back to School Pandemic Style

Posted on September 15, 2020September 21, 2020
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