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The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowHoliday Season Pep TalkThere is a lot for moms to manage around the holiday season. It can be magical and exhausting all at the same time! Bethany gives a pep talk this week to all the women out there doing their best to make this the best Holiday season yet!2022-12-0642 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowSaving Money This Holiday Season (and All Year Round!)Welcome back to another week of Motherhood and Money! This week Bethany is talking about ways to save money when shopping this holiday season--but these same tips apply all year!ALWAYS do your research. Check camelcamelcamel.com or Honey for good prices and cash back rewards Use a shopping portal like Southwest to compare prices online (check out this awesome article with a Shopping Portal Guide) Install browser extensions like Honey, Rakuten, or RetailMeNot for Cash Back and/or coupon codes Sign up for the marketing emails then use unroll.me to add them to your rol...2022-11-2928 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowThings I Did Differently With Baby #2Things are really different the second time around--especially with babies! Bethany shares the things she did differently before the arrival of the baby, in the hospital, and nursing.Some of our favorite breastfeeding resources on Instagram are: @the.breastfeedingmama@LALactation@LegenDairyMilk@MilkyMamaResources Mentioned in This Episode: Knowing When to Say NoWater Llama  Breastfeeding the Second Time Around ArticleWhat are Milk Ducts and Alveoli?2022-11-1534 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowMarissa Lyda's Second Birth Story!She is back! Going Bethany for the second week in a row, Marissa Lyda shares the birth story of her second son, Jack. Before Marissa dives in to the full birth story, Bethany and Marissa catch up. Marissa fills Bethany in on the major events that have happened in the last week including her husband being laid off from his job (and why she is grateful for their emergency fund). They also discuss how much Bethany's recent dental work will cost (and why SHE is grateful for the HSA). 2022-11-081h 12The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowSHE'S BACK! Life Update and Birth Story From BethanyBethany is back from maternity leave with real time episodes! Tune in to hear how life is going with Baby Bayless #2 (Ella) and get the details of her birth story. Also as a special treat, Marissa Lyda joins the conversation and hear the full story for the first time! She also catches us up on what life is like for the Lydas as a family of 4!Also, for Bethany's birth gown, check out the Lila birthing gowns (not an affiliate).2022-11-011h 00The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowBodies After Babies with Amanda TiceWhat would the body positive conversation be without talking about moms bodies after babies? Amanda Tice is a plus sized model, mom to George, and author of  The New Mom Code: Shatter Expectations and Crush It at Motherhood. this week on The Motherhood and Money Show she chats with Bethany about postpartum bodies. Amanda discusses her journey with body image and becoming a plus sized model. She also shares her journey of becoming a mom and fighting against "bounce back" culture. She talks about pregnancy "gems" and how we can get ahold of the mental c...2022-10-2539 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Connection with Food and Money with Jillian Lama of The Body You CraveThere's a big connection between our relationship with food and money.This week on the show, Bethany is chatting with Jillian Lama, who is a master certified life and health coach and creator of the Body You Crave Method. They dive deep into the connections we have with food and money, as well as where we find our worth. Jillian talks about "Buffering" which avoiding emotions by replacing them with something else like eating. Bethany talks about why she is no longer apart of the clean plate club, and how that came from a scarcity m...2022-10-1839 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowMy Journey with Body ImageAs moms and as women, we have so many thoughts and feelings around our body image. With fads and diets and a beauty industry that makes billions each year off insecurities, it is no wonder we can some times feel as though we aren't measuring up. Join Bethany in the first of a three part series on body image and our relationship with food as she shares her personal journey with weight, her relationship with food, and how she learned to be comfortable in her own skin.2022-10-1140 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowWalking the Trying to Conceive Journey with Natalie Torres-HaddadOctober is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. So many members of our community have walked this journey of miscarriage or infertility. The comment we hear a lot when discussing these issues is that it is not talked about enough. It is very natural and understandable that we shy away from deeply personal and painful subjects such as this one, but today I want to dedicate an episode to talking about this subject that is more common than we realize. Today on the podcast sharing her trying to conceive journey is Natalie Torres-Haddad. Natalie talks about...2022-10-0444 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowCommunicating to Elevate with Melissa Giller of Life with SoulHow can we communicate in relationships to elevate each other and connect with empathy, assertiveness and respect to make the most out of your relationships?Melissa Giller, founder of Life with Soul, comes on to talk about just that. She and Bethany discuss the balance between empathy and assertiveness in relationships, and touch on several aspects of healthy communication. In the second half of the episode, they talk about friendship breakups, which can sometimes be as painful as romantic breakups. Listen as Melissa gives practical advice on how to handle friendships and how to set boundaries post-friendship. 2022-09-2744 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowBeing Married to Someone Financially Irresponsible with Tammy Trenta of Family FinancialWhat do you do when you are trying to be financially responsible and your spouse isn't interested? On today's episode, Bethany talks to Tammy Trenta, the founder and CEO of Family Financial (and former Apprentice contestant), on what it looks like when your spouse's financial values don't align with yours.In this episode, Tammy talks about her personal journey with financial literacy and being married to a finically irresponsible spouse. She also discusses what do you do if you are married to someone who is not financially responsible, how to navigate getting on the same p...2022-09-2046 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowFinances Concerning Prenups, Postnups, Divorce, and Co-Parenting with Sabrina Shaheen CroninAttorney, mentor, and coach Sabrina Shaheen Cronin joins Bethany on the show discussing a massive topic of navigating the waters of separation, divorce, and co-parenting.Before they get to that though, the first part of the episode is talking about habits to build a strong marriage and getting on the same page financially. Here are some sample questions Sabrina suggests to ask a potential spouse: What are your values? How much debt do you have? Are you a spender or saver? Do you have any medical bills or prior illness to keep in mind? If you are b...2022-09-1337 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowOvercoming Over-giving with Suzanne CulbergAs moms we think we can and should be able to do it all in order to make us "good" moms. This week, Bethany is continuing the conversation around this topic with coach and accidental entrepreneur Suzanne Culberg. After discussing Blue and Hamilton, they dive into the big topic about the habits that can help overcoming over-giving and how to say No in a way that feels good. They touch on Mom-cations, daycare, self-care, and the guilt associated with why moms have a hard time being "selfish". Suzanne also talks about modeling good boundaries with ou...2022-09-0635 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowDealing with Burnout in Motherhood with LaKeisha Entsuah of Well Beauty LabMotherhood is no joke. Between the mom-shaming, mom-guilt, trying to do ALLL the things, and failing to live up to our own (sometimes unrealistic) expectations for ourselves, we are often in danger of total mom burnout. This week on The Motherhood and Money Show, join Bethany as she talks with LaKeisha Entsuah, founder and Chief Wellness Officer behind the Well Beauty Lab podcast and blog, about ways to deal with burnout. The touch on painting the picture of your ideal day and seeing how it differs from your reality, clearing the clutter out of your schedule and k...2022-08-3043 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowTips from the ER with Kristen O'Brien of Twin Mama BlogAs Mamas, we all face the wide spectrum of medical incidents with our children. Wether it be a scrape or cut, fever, allergic reaction, or worse, it is hard to know when to call the doctor or if it warrants a trip to the ER. On today's episode, 12 year nurse and mama of twins Kristen O'Brien joins us to talk through several different medical scenarios and how to react. She and Bethany discuss common visits for fevers, recognizing an allergic reaction, common medications given, frequent injuries in kids, as well as what to call the pediatrician/doctor...2022-08-1642 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowQuestions to Ask When Selecting a Guardian for Your Child with Rebecca SalgadoMotherhood requires a lot when it comes to planning for the best should the worst happen. An important conversation to have is who will watch your kids if something was to happen to you or your partner. This week, Rebecca Salgado returns to The Motherhood and Money Show with important questions to ask when picking out a guardian for your child, including: Would the kids be uprooted?How old are your kids? How old are your guardians? Do your values alignAre they financially responsibleWhat’s their relationship with the childrenDo they have to be famil...2022-08-0944 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowMaternity Leave for the Self-Employed with Jordis Small of Stellen DesignDo Self-Employed mamas get "maternity leave"?On the podcast today, Jordis Small, graphic designer and entrepreneur, joins Bethany talking about the pros and cons of being self-employed and preparing for baby. This is a great conversation that touches outsourcing, preparing financially to step away from business, and the tight rope moms take when working and mom-ing full time. Spoiler: we don't have the answers! But Bethany and Jordis have a great conversation about the difficulty balancing it all. Resources mentioned in this Episode:Jenna KutcherBook a...2022-08-0242 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowRaising Financially Responsible Kids with Robin Taub of The Wisest InvestmentHow can we raise MOSTLY money smart kids?On The Motherhood and Money Show today, Bethany has Robin Taub of The Wisest Investment on talking about three easy-to-implement strategies for time-starved parents who want to raise responsible, independent, money-smart kids. Robin is passionate about helping parents, grandparents and other teachers have money conversations with their children. Beginning at age five, right through to their twenties, she lays out a financial roadmap and shares strategies for teaching them about the Five Pillars of Money: Earn, Save, Spend, Share and Invest. To find out more...2022-07-2625 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowHaving a Financially Intentional Mindset with Allie Gabelman of Financial IntentionsLife is all about balance - especially while parenting. On today's episode, Bethany talks to Allie Gabelman of Financial Intentions about how being intentional with your finances is a process of diligently reviewing and being mindful with your money. She reminds us to make sure that you are only spending money on things that are necessary or actually bring you and your family joy. Allie also talks about how intentional spending is NOT extreme frugality. It is instead, ensuring you spend on what you truly need, or what brings you joy, and minimizing or eliminating th...2022-07-1933 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowDocuments Needed After Having a Child: Pt. 2 Estate Planning (Will, Trust, Guardianship)Welcome back for week two of talking about documents needed after having a child! This week Bethany and returning guest (and social media manager for The Motherhood & Money Show!) Rebecca Salgado discuss Estate planning--including setting up your will, trust, guardianship for your children, and power of attorney. Every state is different. For information about your state please see https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/estate-planning-your-state.These conversations are incredibly important and timely as we plan for the best should the worst happen. If you missed Part One, head back to l...2022-07-1238 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowDocuments Needed After Having a Child Pt. 1: Life InsuranceToday on The Motherhood and Money Show, we have our very own social media manager Rebecca Salgado! Rebecca also happens to be a health advocacy attorney in California. Today Bethany and Rebecca go over documents you need after having a child. This is part one in a two part series where they will be covering Life Insurance. Next week they will cover Estate Planning (will, trust, appointing a guardian to care for your children, advanced healthcare directive, and power of attorney for financial decisions).Rebecca goes over the two main types term and whole. Term i...2022-07-0531 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowMama's Summer Self-Care IdeasLet's have some fun this summer--and maybe consider some self care in the process!You deserve a break, Mama! Here are a few ideas you can do this summer to give yourself a little pick me up. We talk about healthy budgets having a space for spending money, and here are a few ideas of summer fun that might fit that self-care list. Ranging from free to a tad bit more of a splurge, consider taking time to do something for yourself today. You deserve it!Here are a few ideas we had: ...2022-06-2830 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowUnexpected Experiences and Expenses with Baby #2We have heard it some many times--every pregnancy is different and every baby is different! In this episode, Bethany dives into the experiences and expenses she is discovering with Baby #2!Resources Mentioned in this Episode (may contain affiliate links)Glucose Test ArticlePreparing for Baby #2 Episode with Marissa LydaBabylist Fake RingsHatch sound machine Hatch baby scale Closet dividers 2022-06-2141 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowInvesting 101 with Amanda Holden of Dumpster Doggy Pt. 2I listened when you asked for it--we talk all things Investing today! If you haven't yet, please listen to Part 1 of this episode to hear Amanda talk about the basics of investing! This episode centers around your questions on investing, including what are the best funds to invest in, how much of your monthly income should go to investing, and what are the best apps to help with investing? If you want a chance to submit your questions for future episodes, make sure you are following over on Instagram @motherhoodandmoneyshow!...2022-06-1431 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowInvesting 101 with Amanda Holden of Dumpster DoggyI listened when you asked for it--we talk all things Investing today! Amanda Holden compares investing to learning a language. It required a lot of education and practice when it comes to these concepts of invest, so don't beat yourself up if you aren't born knowing about Investing. For many women, finding the right teacher or network. Amanda also discusses the role women have when it comes to investing and who statistically actually invests better over the long run. We discuss where to get started in investing as well as excellent people to follow as...2022-06-0731 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowSpring Cleaning: Decluttering to Save Money with Krista Lockwood of Motherhood SimplifiedHave you ever thought that there might be a relationship between clutter and money? Krista Lockwood from Motherhood Simplified joins Bethany on the show to talk about how she and husband moved from Alaska to Florida with one suitcase per person and accidentally discovered the power of living with less, especially as a large family.This is a fun episode talking about the benefits of decluttering, the relationship it has to money, where to get started in your decluttering journey and so much more!And it is so fun listening to this conversation f...2022-05-3148 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowRemix: Saving on Monthly Baby ExpensesThis week we have another great episode from our archives which seems especially appropriate during these crazy times! Tune in next week for an all new episode!How much does it cost to have a baby? The have already talked about saving before the baby arrives, but once they are here, they cost money every month!In this episode Marissa and Bethany talk about the monthly expenses they have for their boys like diapers, formula, clothes, toys, 529 plans, and fun. They also go into several ways to save on those monthly costs, like shopping at...2022-05-241h 05The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowRemix: Preparing Your Finances for Having a BabyHey friends! Bethany is taking a quick mini-break the next couple of weeks, but we didn't want to leave you without an episode! Here is one of the most downloaded episodes of The Motherhood and Money Show: Preparing Your Finances for Having a Baby. Enjoy!Having a baby can be expensive! Sometimes it is hard to know how much you should have saved up before that little bundle of joy arrives. In this episode of The Motherhood & Money Show, Bethany and Marissa discuss how they each prepared their finances for having children. In...2022-05-1757 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowBehind the Scenes of The Price is Right and Mom Talks with Ellie Kay (Bethany's Mom)For a special belated Mother's Day episode, Bethany welcomes her own mom Ellie Kay on the show. They talk about the behind the scenes of going on The Price is Right together for the recent Mother's Day special, as well as other questions Bethany prepared ahead of time for her mom.We promise you, this episode will make you laugh AND cry and is unique look into the relationship Bethany shares with her mother.  Watch the Price is Right episode here OR stream on Paramount+ after May 13 Season 50 Episode 160 (the Mother's Day episode that aired M...2022-05-1048 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowOrganizing Life on Paper with Alaina Fingal of The Organized MoneyAs moms juggling schedules and people and home tasks and all the things, life can sometimes get a little overwhelming. Join Bethany this week as she has Alaina Fingal from The Organized Money as she talks about organizing life with pen and paper. As a planning enthusiast, Alaina has developed time saving systems and strategies that help her audience stop running on memory and start running on scheduled time. Bethany and Alaina talk about ways to organize your budget on paper, as well as finding the best way for you to organize your money in...2022-05-0359 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowFinding Joy When Paying Off Debt with Devon O'ConnellPaying off debt can be difficult--but there might be some fun parts to it? Join Bethany as she has Devon O'Connell from the Motherhood and Money Show community on the show talking about her journey of paying of $55k of debt. They have a fun conversation of what it is like to find joy in the midst of difficult seasons in life--everything from paying off debt to having a baby in May of 2020 at the peak of a global pandemic. There can be silver linings if you look for them!2022-04-2648 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowShould Personal Finance Products be Free?It might seem a bit counter-intuitive to spend money if you are trying to save money or pay off debt. But did you know that when you spend money on something, there are actual psychological reasons why it will help you achieve your goal in the long run? In this episode, Bethany dives into the Sunken Cost Effect with special guest, Marissa Lyda. They discuss small investments that help save money in the long run, the psychological reasoning behind why spending money can be a major motivator, and why buying things that bring you more TIME increase...2022-04-1950 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowCommunication: The Great Money Maker With Rachel KoonseTalking about money with your partner can be difficult sometimes! Understanding tools and strategies to take with you into those money conversations can be a major benefit to your relationship--and may even save you money!Rachel Koonse, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in NorCal, dives into the research around disagreement and conflict, ways to model money conversations for our kids, ways to be a reflective listener, and so so much more!Resources MentionedTD Bank Love and Money SurveyJohn Gotman Research and Resources for Marriage Communication2022-04-121h 00The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowGrocery Shopping Hacks for Busy Moms with Gina ZakariaOutsmart your grocery list!This week on The Motherhood and Mothershow, Gina Zakaria shares mind-blowing tips about saving money at the grocery store and hacks to avoiding food waste at home! She talks about calculating price per unit, favorite store apps, favorite stores to shop and when to shop sales, utilizing your freezer and pantry, and hacks in the kitchen to save your unused food from ending up in the trash can!And FREE for our listeners, Gina is giving away her  Gina's Freeze List (My top 30 favorite freezer-friendly foods). She also teaches he...2022-04-051h 03The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Money Side of Starting a Small Business with Gerri DetweilerWelcome back to Making Money March! It has been a great week learning about ways to make money from home. But starting a business also has a lot of details to consider when it comes to things like business accounts, taxes for small business, contracts and systems!Bethany has Gerri Detweiler on the show today answering all those questions as they navigate through the best practices to keep in mind when starting a business. They go over basic book keeping, opportunities available to women owned small businesses, basic tax things to keep in mind, the difference between...2022-03-2949 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowSelling Stickers with Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money MamasWelcome back to another episode of The Motherhood and Money show!This week we dive into selling stickers with Chelsea Brenna of Smart Money Mamas and learn about how she launched 2 successful sticker businesses in less than a year. But if you don't care about selling stickers, don't worry! This episode is still for you! Because when it comes to starting a business, there is always an origin story. It always starts somewhere. As we go through Chelseas’s story, we touch on so much including:Setting a timeline when quit...2022-03-221h 04The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowSelling Digital Templates with Caroline VencilGet creative with making money from home!Today on The Motherhood and Money Show, Bethany chats with Caroline Vencil about the part of her business where she creates and sells templates on Canva for her audience. Also in this episode, they touch on knowing your target audience, key things to know for SEO, and lots more!Resources mentioned in this episode: Namecheap.comShopifyEtsyTeacher Pay TeachersDesign BundlesCreators MarketConvertkitMailerliteFlowdesk2022-03-1545 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowMaking Money March Success Story with Alyssa Jenkins of The Simple OliveAfter hearing the first series of Making Money March on The Motherhood and Money Show, Alyssa Jenkins started her jewelry company on April 1, 2021. Since then, her business has developed  into a very successful side hustle where she customizes in breastmilk jewelry. But beneath it all, Alyssa is building a community of moms supporting other moms as she helps them turn special memories into tangible keepsakes. Join Bethany as she talks with Alyssa about her journey, her marketing methods, as well as the practical day-to-day of a full time Mama with a full time job and a delightful c...2022-03-0850 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowWorking the Nap Time HustleWelcome to our Second Annual Making Money March! We started this last year for moms who wanted to make money from home while working around there kids nap time schedules. It has expanded into covering a variety of topics with one goal in mind: making money!Today's episode centers around developing a brand and briefly touches on building a website to best house your company or side hustle. Year 1 of Making March:1. How Marissa and Bethany Started our Businesses2. Are MLMs a good business decision?3. 12 Ways to make money using...2022-03-0155 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowNegotiating Your Medical Bills with Justine Nelson of Debt Free MillennialsMedical bills can be expensive, and sometimes they can even devastate your finances if you weren't ready for them.Justine Nelson from Debt Free Millennials joins Bethany on the show today to talk about how she received a 30% discount on her medical bill from giving birth and practical steps on how you can negotiate any medical bill. Why is it important to try to negotiate? Hospital services are heavily inflated. Hospital costs are not transparent. Insurance companies can negotiate what they'll pay with hospitals, why can't the consumer?Here are a Justine's practical s...2022-02-2250 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowPreparing for Baby #2 with Special GuestWelcome to another episode of The Motherhood and Money Show!Join Bethany and special Season 2 guest host, Marissa Lyda, on an episode filled with big announcements, laughter, and talking all about preparing for Baby #2!Products mentioned in this episode: SnooVista Rumble SeatHatch Baby ScaleHatch Sound MachineElvie Breast PumpLittles BookTo write a love note or apply to be a guest host, visit our website!2022-02-151h 04The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Importance of Mental Health for MomsWelcome back to another season of The Motherhood and Money Show! It is so wonderful to be back with Season 2 of The Motherhood and Money Show! On today’s episode, I am talking about something that is incredibly important to me and a topic I would like to normalize even more: the importance of mental health as moms and women. As moms, we carry a lot and juggle a lot of hats. Here are a few reasons why that could be: Often the mental and emotional labor of the family falls on mom’s should...2022-02-081h 01The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money Show44. Knowing When to Say No + Two Major Announcements!As moms, we cannot do it all and the weight of everything can be overwhelming. Sometimes we have to say no.In this episode, Bethany and Marissa talk about the weight of invisible labor moms carry, especially when it comes to the holidays. They also talk about their priorities and big changes coming up for each of them in the future. Stay tuned to two MAJOR announcements with life updates as well as what the future holds for The Motherhood & Money Show. 2021-11-3047 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money ShowListener Questions AnsweredIn this episode, Bethany and Marissa take a deep dive into some listener letters (AKA Love Notes) and answer questions!This episode covers how to deal with disappointment of not being financially able to have a baby quite yet, wether or not someone should move for less expensive IVF treatments, how to save for a down payment on a house after having a baby, and all the deets on how Marissa bought and sold her cars recently. Do you have a question you would like covered on the show? Send us a Love Note on...2021-11-231h 02The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money Show42. Traveling Internationally with a ToddlerThe world is opening up again, and that means international travel if you so wish! Bethany recently returned from a trip to Dublin, Edinburgh, Manchester, and London with her 16 month old and is sharing her experience with Marissa on this weeks episode of The Motherhood and Money Show. In this episode, we cover how to save when booking airfare, hotel, and experiences for international travel as well as tips and tricks of traveling with a toddler on long flights!Resources mentioned in this episode: Rent FREE audiobooks through your...2021-11-161h 04The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money Show41. Save Vs. Splurge: Christmas EditionIt is the most wonderful time of the year! And if you have heard it once, you have heard it a million times here on the Motherhood and Money Show--save on what matters to you and cut back on the things that don't! That includes the Holidays!This episode dives into Save Vs. Splurge: Christmas Edition. Bethany and Marissa go into how they save for Christmas each year through sinking funds, using credit card points, or possibly saving cash in a Christmas envelope. Plus, Marissa and Bethany talk about how much they spend on each...2021-11-091h 04The Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money Show40. Splurging and Cutting BackWhat are the things that you choose to splurge on, and what are the things you will cut back on? Here at the Motherhood and Money Show, we believe in spending money on the things that matter to you and cutting back on the things that don't. Because Personal finance is personal, that will mean something different for every one. In this episode, we dive into the things Bethany and Marissa like splurging on (while also still saving money), and the things they will relentlessly cut back on.Also in this episode, we touch on...2021-10-2655 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money Show39. Budget Check InIt is time for a Budget Check In!!In episode 17 of the podcast, Bethany and Marissa talked about the basics of budgeting, and Bethany committed to trying Marissa's Budget Template.  After a couple months, Marissa checks in with Bethany to see how it is going as they dive into budgeting once again. Also in this episode, get a glimpse into Bethany's Experience on a popular Game Show, why Marissa has never pumped her own gas, and some dreams Bethany and Marissa each have for their budgeting futures. Resources in this Episode: 2021-10-1954 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money Show38. Activities to do with Your ToddlerFinding things to do to entertain your toddler can be a full time job,  but there is help and ideas along the way! In this episode of The Motherhood & Money Show, Bethany and Marissa talk about their favorite Instagram accounts to fool for activity ideas, places they like to go with their boys, as well as wether or not they do screen time (and what they watch!).  Resources mentioned in this episode: Healthiest_Baby on InstagramBig Little Feelings on InstagramSensory Activity accounts:MotherCouldSevenDaysofPlayBusyToddlerMini Sink with FaucetScreentime: Super Simple SongsBluey on Disney +Daniel Tige...2021-10-1254 minThe Motherhood & Money ShowThe Motherhood & Money Show37. Disney Vacation Money-Saving TipsDisney is the happiest place on earth for the heart, but maybe not so happy for your wallet. This week on The Motherhood & Money Show, Bethany and Marissa dive into ways to save money when doing Disney. From airfare, to hotel, to tickets and food, this episode is packed full of magical moments to help you stretch a dollar and do Disney the best way for you and your family!Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 34: What I wish Someone Had Told Me About WeaningEpisode 36: Mama's Going Back...2021-10-051h 06