Podcasts by Mom Buns

Pandemic Travel: Surviving A Road Trip from 2020-07-27T13:00

Travel looks different this summer but that doesn't mean you can't do it safely. We've got the lowdown on road tripping with the kids while maintaining your sanity... Yes, it IS possible! <...

Pandemic Life: The Truth About Giving Birth from 2020-07-20T19:14:52

There's so much people don't tell you about having a baby! Ashley and Lauren shed some light on the reality behind having a baby & catch up on life in this Pandemic edition of Mom Buns. WARN...

Pandemic Life: All About Pregnancy from 2020-05-08T13:00

Being pregnant can already be stressful enough, so why not try it during a pandemic? We get really honest, sharing fears and coping mechanisms in hopes of helping any other mamas out there who m...

Pandemic Life: Adjusting To Homeschool from 2020-04-21T13:00

Anyone else out there having a rough time adjusting to kids being schooled at home right now? Just us? We want you to know you're not alone and since we needed a minute to ourselves while so man...

31. Back in Time for Valentine's Day from 2020-02-14T14:00

We've missed you guys! So, Ashley and Lauren fired up the ol' podcast machine to talk (rant) about Valentine's Day, school parties, the Super Bowl and being pregnant. And we tackled it all in 30...

30. ‘Tis the Season—Are You Ready?! from 2019-12-22T14:58:16

Wishing you the happiest and merriest of holidays this season! Fingers crossed you're ready to go and not stressing too much. Oh and we're sharing a little surprise with our favorite listeners, so ...

29. What's Your Favorite? That's A Wrap On Season One! from 2019-10-07T13:00

Season One is in the books. How is that even possible? We chit chat about our favorite episodes and all the good stuff we have in store for next season. 

28. Finding Time To Exercise from 2019-09-30T13:00

It's no secret - we moms tend to put everyone else's needs before our own. Even when it comes to our health. We share what works for us and what doesn't and why Chandler yelling "I want to quit ...

27. All About Religion: Marital Differences, Raising Kids & Everything In Between from 2019-09-24T13:00

Married someone of a different religion? Or perhaps you simply decided to switch to someone else's so you could raise your kids with the same beliefs. We cover the basics and some of the complic...

26. Let's Talk About Sex Baby from 2019-09-16T13:00

It's part of life - and a big part at that. So, we're biting the embarrassment bullet and getting into a taboo topic that NEEDS to be covered. WARNING: THERE ARE CURSE WORDS IN THIS EPISODE. Als...

25. Explaining Differences To Your Kids: Alternative Lifestyles & Disabilities from 2019-09-09T13:00

Different is different. Whether it's a lifestyle, something that changed someone physically or how someone is born, there are many scenarios we have to explain to our kids. And it's our job to remi...

24. Life Hacks - Our Favorite Survival Tips from 2019-09-02T13:00

Cutting corners here and there can help a mama out BIG TIME. We go over our favorite life hacks - from the parent kind to the hangover kind - and invite you to share your favorites with us!

23. What Is Your Parenting Style? from 2019-08-26T13:00

Whether you're a helicopter parent or you take a super hands-off approach to parenting, we all have our distinct ways of managing this mom and dad thing. We share the types we are, how our spous...

22. Ditching The Self-Doubt and Mom Guilt from 2019-08-19T13:00

One part of parenting that most people don't warn you about is the second-guessing and the guilt laid on thick! We examine why and how we beat ourselves up and how to break out of that pattern to l...

21. Busting The Gender Stereotypes from 2019-08-12T13:00

Pink is for girls and blue is for boys. Whether we've heard it, seen it or participated in it, gender stereotypes are everywhere. From the roles you play at home to what your kids see at school,...

20. Know Your Worth & Start Feeling More Appreciated from 2019-08-05T13:00

As parents, we all have a million things to do - but what happens when you start feeling like you do the bulk of it... without any acknowledgement of the load you're carrying? (Whether the invis...

19. Ace The Summer-To-School-Year Transition With These Easy Steps from 2019-07-29T13:00

Get back into the swing of things the easy way this school year, as we help you navigate that every tricky transition from summer fun and late bedtimes to early rising and nights filled with hom...

18. Are Santa, The Tooth Fairy & The Easter Bunny Rich? Because I Am Not. from 2019-07-22T13:00

**WARNING: DO NOT LISTEN WITH KIDS AROUND!** Whether it's losing a tooth or the growing wish list you get when your kid is on the nice list, all the cash that's associated with these mythical fi...

17. Making Mealtime Easy & The Perks and Pitfalls of Being An Adult from 2019-07-15T13:00

It's ALL about food this week! From our new favorite mom hack to get everyone eating what they want to looking at the silver lining when parenthood & adulating gets you down, we're covering ...

16. Managing The Munchkin Meltdown from 2019-07-08T13:00

It's hard to keep your cool, especially when they can't. So we're getting real about how to deal with a meltdown at any age, what the experts say we should to do to curb that kind of behavior an...

15. Road Trip Survival Tips, Food Elimination Update & Bug Killing Duty from 2019-07-01T13:00

It's summertime and everyone's schedule is out of whack. So is ours. Therefore we present the Mom Buns Mishmash episode, where we talk about road tripping with little ones and the secret to keep...

14. SAHMs vs. Working Moms from 2019-06-24T13:00

The debate continues: who has it harder? Stay-at-home moms or working moms? Depends on who you ask. We break down each side and come to a conclusion. Plus, we tackle that whole work-life balance...

13. Celebrating Dads - Happy Father's Day! from 2019-06-17T13:00

We know we couldn't do this alone, so today we're honoring all the awesome dads out there. From falling in love to becoming parents, we delve into the journey we've been on and applaud some fath...

12. Trusting Your Mom Instincts from 2019-06-10T13:00

Every decision is important when it comes to your kids, yet sometimes there's nothing but your intuition to tell you what to do about everything from their health to their behavior. We dive into...

11. Divorce & Death: How to Talk To Your Kids from 2019-06-03T13:00

These are two pretty dark topics that come up with our kids eventually, whether we like it or not. So we're tackling it head-on. From what to say to how much we reveal, we cover it all - and thr...

10. Managing Summer Plans from 2019-05-27T13:00

Juggling summer camps, kid activities and still maintaining your sanity isn't easy. This week, we talk about managing the crazy. Plus, we're celebrating a Mom Buns milestone -- TEN episodes!&nbs...

9. Navigating Female Friendships from 2019-05-20T13:00

Friendships aren't always easy to maintain and it gets even harder when you have kids. From play dates to mom friends to your college BFF, we talk about when to end things, when to keep at it an...

8. Let's Celebrate Being A Mom! from 2019-05-12T13:00

Being a mom is hard. It's juggling a million things while trying to be there emotionally - and physically - for everyone including yourself. We sit down to talk about what we love best about bei...

7. Elimination Diets Are For Kids, Too from 2019-05-06T13:00

Find out what's been helping Lauren's highly sensitive kiddo and why changing his diet is changing things for the entire family. 

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6. Traveling With Kids Part 2 (Internationally!) from 2019-04-29T13:00

From the secrets to smooth international travel to a fun game that can help you keep your sanity, we share a few more mom hacks on surviving travel with your kids. This is a follow up to ou...

5. Helping Your Highly Sensitive Kiddo from 2019-04-22T13:00

Quick emotional reactions, negative comments, awareness of seemingly EVERYTHING - these are just a few traits of a highly sensitive kid. Do you have one? Do you know one? This week, Lauren opens...

4. Birthday Party Insanity & Teaching About Personal Space from 2019-04-15T13:00

Birthday parties can get out of control. We find out why and the secret to making sure you're not in over your head. Plus, we explore the touchy topic of personal space and whether or not you sh...

Bonus: Get To Know Lauren & Ashley from 2019-04-04T19:33:02

Curious who these Mom Buns ladies are? Give us 18 minutes and meet Ashley & Lauren. We'll tell you all you need to know and why we want to be part of your mom village. 

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3. Mama Needs A Break from 2019-04-04T19:24:58

Being a mom means being a superhero, but it's also exhausting. We explore whether work/life balance is a real thing, what self-care really means and how to squeeze in a little me time. Even if i...

2. How To Squeeze In Quality Time from 2019-04-04T19:10:37

From lack of sleep and constant diaper changes to work projects, school drop offs and everything in between, squeezing in date night with your partner can be next to impossible. You're not the o...

1. Travel With Kids Without Going Crazy (Part 1) from 2019-04-04T18:16:55

Traveling with kids can be overwhelming & stressful, so let us help! We've got all the tips you need to make it easy going from here to there whether it be on a plane, train or automobile.&n...