Always Here

This week, we’re recapping our road trip with five kids under five — from $30 apple juice and restaurant chaos to everything we learned about traveling with friends. We’re also sharing our biggest tips for finding compatible travel buddies, navigating different parenting styles, and making trips with kids actually enjoyable.

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Always Hungry

Abby: Tomato Cucumber SaladIngredients:1 pack Flavor bomb tomatoes1-2 English cucumbers depending on if you use big Costco pack of tomatoes or small one1 bell pepper (optional, I don’t always add this in)1 package of mintOlive oilRed wine vinegarSalt & pepperInstructions:Cut tomatoes in half, skin cucumber cut in quarters, dice the bell pepper and remove mint from stems and finely chop the leaves. Combine it all and top with a good amount of olive oil and red wine vinegar to taste and add salt and pepper.Abigail: Homemade Taco Seasoningwww.heatherdisarro.com/single-batch-taco-seasoning

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Chapters:
1:19 - Pregnancy/Postpartum catch up
4:10 - The Hope the Hard
16:06 - Newport family trip
28:09 - Balboa Island
41:14 - Audience poll
47:50 - Tips for traveling with friends
54:27 - Travel compatibility
59:39 - Ask Abbys
1:11:28 - Always Hungry

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This week, we’re sharing the things we’re surprisingly bad at, hidden talents, and bucket list skills we want to master. We also open up about navigating grief one year later, mom guilt, and the ethics of reality T.V.

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Chapters:
2:06 - The Hope the Hard
18:54 - Wow, That's Crazy
19:07 - Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
31:59 - Always Thinking
36:04 - Hidden Talents
1:06:59 - Bucket list
1:17:54 - Book Club
1:22:08 - Ask Abbys
1:33:45 - Always Hungry

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This week, we’re getting into some of the internet’s latest controversies, from Sydney Sweeney to the viral HYROX runner; sharing wild in-law stories; and talking about the family boundaries we’ve learned to set in our own marriages. Plus, we debate maternity photos, and get into how to love your in-laws, avoid family gossip, and set boundaries without tearing relationships apart.

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Always Hungry:

Abigail | Pumpkin Pie Crisp

https://thenovicechefblog.com/pumpkin-pie-crisp/

Abby | Berry Pecan Salad from Kneaders

Ingredients: Spring Mix, Chicken, Feta Cheese, Raspberries, Candied Pecans, Strawberries, Blueberries, Onion Slices and Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette dressing.

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Chapters:
01:02 - The Hope & the Hard
04:32 - Binky struggles
09:07 - Post vacation blues
14:38 - Wow, that's crazy
14:52 - Sydney Sweeney Ad Controversy
32:24 - Pastor's Wife Documentary
47:39 - High Rocks Runner controversy
57:40 - In-Laws
58:41 - In-Law Horror Storie
1:10:35 - Tips for loving your in-law
1:22:03 - Patreon
1:39:54 - Always Hungry
1:43:36 - Ask Abby

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This week, we’re sharing our wildest roommate and rental stories - from a landlord secretly coming into our house to a very scary encounter while pregnant. Plus, Addy bought a house! We’re talking through the home-buying process, what surprised her most about a new build, and the things no one warns you about before buying your first home.

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Abby's Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
Rub the cut sides with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place the sweet potatoes cut-side down directly on a baking sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Abigails Recipe: Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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Chapters:
01:49 - Abigail's trip to Italy
09:49 - Formula one recap
22:20 - Traveling without kids
28:57 - The Hope & the Hard
29:00 - Biswell Beauty Restock!
31:04 - Spaying my dog
33:55 - Wow, that's Crazy!
35:55 - Savannah Bananas
42:01 - Buying my first house
43:18 - Roomates
50:18 - Landlord nightmare
56:27 - Rental nightmares
1:03:02 - Audience submitted roommate nightmares
1:09:59 - Things I learned when buying my first house
1:24:06 - Ask Abbys
1:34:06 - Always Hungry
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Abby is back! 💛 And, we’re getting VERY honest about the things no one warns you about postpartum. From painful latching and unexpected milk leaks to embarrassing recovery stories and the gross realities of the newborn stage, we’re sharing all the things we wish someone had told us before having babies.

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Always Hungry:

Abigail: Banana Bread Muffins
bunnyswarmoven.net/banana-muffins-with-crumb-topping

Abby: Turkey Chili
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Chapters:
01:08 - The Hope & the Hard
15:08 - nighttime scaries
16:00 - Brielle's 1st birthday
22:21 - Toddler friendly movies
26:49 - The Hawk
29:48 - Wow, that's crazy!
31:36 - Dancing with the Stars
36:33 - The polyester prob
42:41 - Postpartum
43:20 - Audience poll - things you didn't expect
53:14 - Things we didn't expect
54:24 - Nursing
58:53 - Sex after giving birth
01:03:49 - Anxiety
01:08:13 - VBAC
01:15:43 - Breastfeeding
01:22:26 - First night alone with 3 kids
01:28:38 - Embarrassing postpartum stories
01:34:00 - Ask Abbys
01:45:00 - Always Hungry
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