So, Jess and Anissa finally reconnect after a week of living their separate lives, and let me tell you, it’s like they never skipped a beat. First, they dive into all things Airbnb, sharing their dream stays and, of course, the absolute struggle of wrestling with duvets (like, why is making a bed harder than a workout?). They bond over their love for a stocked fridge on vacation—because who doesn’t want to open the fridge and feel like they're starring in their own episode of Cribs?

Jess is knee-deep in potty training with her youngest and spilling all the tea on the mess (literally and figuratively). Meanwhile, both of them are over the morning wake-up struggles—kids, alarms, you name it. Anissa recounts her LA adventure, which, plot twist, includes a hotel reservation snafu that’s the stuff of rom-coms.

They don’t stop there—oh no, these two cover everything from smoothie bowls (yum) and the mystery of finding lost items (cue the Twilight Zone theme) to the joys of oven cleaning (aka, the adult version of a horror movie), car washes, and tennis matches. And because it wouldn’t be a proper catch-up without a little nostalgia, they share hilarious stories about their moms and their childhoods. The convo is light, full of laughs, and honestly, just the kind of banter you’d expect from these two.

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Welcome back to the podcast, where we're diving headfirst into the wild, messy, and oh-so-rewarding world of parenting. If you've ever found yourself in a standoff with a toddler over the last piece of chocolate, or tried to explain why bedtime is non-negotiable (spoiler: they don't care), this episode is for you.

So grab your wine (or coffee, no judgment), and get ready to feel seen, because we’re covering it all—patience-testing negotiations and the precious moments that make parenting the ultimate rollercoaster ride.

Keywords: parenting, challenges, joys, chaos, balance, self-care, overstimulation, negotiating, patience, fairness, sleep, time, role modeling, unconditional love, joy, milestones, snuggles, memories.

In this episode, Jess and Anissa dive into the ups and downs of parenting and everyday life with their signature humor and honesty. They open up about the challenge of navigating a sea of parenting advice and how, at the end of the day, trusting your gut is key. The duo also shares some hilarious stories about dealing with annoying drivers and the unique struggles that come with being a vegetarian.

They explore how different generations communicate and the simple joy that comes from something as old-school as receiving mail. The importance of carving out alone time is a theme they both cherish, emphasizing how those quiet moments can be essential for recharging.

Keywords: Parenting, trusting instincts, annoying drivers, vegetarianism, generational communication, joy of mail, alone time, manifestation.