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This Mom's Lifeon car troubles, kid attitudes and the number on the scaleTHIS has been a hell of a day for Dana... and who knew Nic was such a rockstar at installing carseats??? We also touch on sass from our almost five year olds, staying OFF the scale if you want to be happy and... leggings?? 2017-09-2600 minThis Mom's LifeOn September, summer break recap and sneakers in the entryway!Kids are in school and we found time to record an episode!! JOIN US!!2017-09-1800 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 18 (take 2) - on semi-single parenting and podcasting with kids present!Whoops - wrong episode was uploaded...let's try this again!! Guys. We did it. Another episode, and all 4 kids were with us, or in the same house and awake. Hopefully we made some sense in between kids's demands! Tonight's episode sponsored by rose and Cheerios. Enjoy!2017-07-2100 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 17 - Summer Break, Season 2 and Spartan Races!We're back for season 2 (we just decided there would be seasons)!! In this episode, we talk kids getting older, the stress of the daily stress, Nic's incredible race achievement and Dana's daycare... isn't that what friends are for?? We've missed you guys! As always, you can find us on Facebook @This Mom's Life, Instagram @thismomslifeshow and email us at Thismomslifeshow@gmail.com2017-06-0700 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 16 - Mother's Day, Germy Theme Parks and Sibling DramaWe're back after two weeks of LIFE CRAZINESS!! In this episode, we chat all about how life is so crazy that we haven't had ONE HOUR to sit down and chat with a microphone! We talk mini vacations with our kids, and how it's impossible not to get sick after a trip to a theme park. We also talk about how we're either breaking up fights between our kids or retreating to our rooms with the door closed to get SILENCE. Finally, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all of our listeners! YOU ARE AMAZING!! 2017-05-0800 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 15 - The Dad's New mancave, Afternoon drinking and how do I get my 4 yr old to stop talking? We're back and in the same room this time! In this episode, we talk about how our husbands have figured out a way to disappear from life, at least once at day, VERY regularly! We also talk about how both of us are losing our minds with the non-stop talking of our 4 yr olds-is this normal? This CAN'T be normal!! Both of these things are definitely causing more day drinking, which Dana seems to have a solution of how to do without getting a headache or falling asleep at 5pm! You kinda need this episode, tune in now! Link in pro...2017-04-2000 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 14 -Sick and tired of being sick, the need to be perfect and Jenny Hopf from MOMIDARITY joins us!!We're back from the dead (nope, not dejavu - one of us was actually SICK again)!! This time, we use the power of technology to connect with each other and catch up after a couple crazy weeks. We talk about how we always push ourselves too hard even though we know we shouldn't, say yes even though sometimes we need to say NO and how at the end of the day, no cleanse or diet will keep you healthy, clearly. So we may as well always drink wine and eat matzah crack. Also, we welcome o...2017-04-1300 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 13 - Dorit's Red Bull, Positive Pregnancy Tests and Drowning in Children's BooksIn this episode, Nic and Dana talk all about mini vacays with their husbands, how life and work gets in the way of podcasting and how no one should EVER drink red bull and vodka at home with their husband. Thanks again for all of your support and feedback! Make sure to follow us @thismomslifeshow on FB and IG, and email us at thismomslifeshow@gmail.com ! Drink: Justin Pinot Gris for Dana and water for Nic Snack: good old popcornopolis - can't stop won't stop! #parenting #wine #momlife #kids #popcorn #co...2017-04-0100 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 12 - The plague, the podiatrist and the lovely Catherine McCord from Weelicious!We are ALIVE!! Back from what can only be described as close to death, Dana and Nic are here and SO HAPPY to be recording!! Hear all about how Dana went DOWN and how Nicole's feet are effed. If you want to feel healthy and happy about your physical condition, listen to us to get a new perspective :) Also - our guest this week is the fantastically talented, multi-tasking mama of 3, Catherine McCord! She is the creator of Weelicious, a cooking and recipe site for kid-friendly food, and One Potato Box, a meal delivery service for the w...2017-03-2200 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 11 - Eat, Sleep and Repeat.In this episode, Dana and Nic are back and one on one chatting all things sleep, food and (shocker) #momlife. They commiserate about sharing life with a dreaded snorer (they can't be alone, right??), Nic has a new TJ's obsession her son is gobbling up, what happens when your kid says "shit!" and what is the grossest thing YOU have found in your salad? Blech. Drink: lots of them - non alcoholic (it's the middle of the day!) Snack: Salads from Lemonade and a salted Caramel Macaroon the size of my face. Find us o...2017-03-1000 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 10 - Passion projects, tantrums in Paris and our guest, Supermom Lexi Raven, shares how she does it all!In this episode, Dana and Nic welcome "supermom" Lexi Raven and we cover basically everything! So called "balance" as a working mom, traveling with toddlers and why having kids doesn't need to be the end of our lives as we know it :) It was so fun to just hang with the girls (in the garage), drink wine and talk about life. Join us and be part of the conversation! Learn more about Lexi's incredible business All Snuggled Up here! Drink: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (helllllooooo friend) Snack: chocolate peanut butter malt balls. It's a pr...2017-03-0300 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 9 - Spider bites, Erika Jayne girlcrush and the amazing Merrin Dungey!In this episode, Dana and Nic talk all about middle of the night hallucinations, our obsession with RHOBH's Erika Jayne, the Lifetime Britney Spears movie that none of you have seen, and how babies can be boring. Our guest this week is the incredibly talented actress and mom Merrin Dungey. You know Merrin best from Alias, King Of Queens, Conviction and most recently, the HBO hit, Big Little Lies. We talk to Merrin all about balancing motherhood and career, parenting over Facetime, and the different roles Mom and Dad play in a home. We also...2017-02-2700 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 8 - Valentines Day, Phlegm, and Sexting for moms? (is this a thing?)Happy GALentines day!! In this episode, we talk our Valentines Day, we get a much needed update on Nicole's Target addiction, and connect over our mutual sicknesses (damn those kids!) We also talk about sexting as a mom, and is it worth it? Do we have time for it? Do we care enough? You tell us! Drink: Nielson Pinot Noir 2014 Snack: Twizzlers and Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate PB cups This Mom's Life Email us at thismomslifeshow@gmail.com! Facebook: This Mom's Life 2017-02-1600 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 7 - Praying for a Pap Smear, the Shopping High and Heather Brooker from Motherhood in Hollywood!We are so very excited to welcome our inaugural guest, the amazingly funny and talented Heather Brooker, creator of the popular podcast Motherhood in Hollywood. We talk about starting a podcast, tantrums, big hollywood parties, loneliness in the mom world, the life of an actor and of course our favorite-wine & food! Also, we muse on how the Super Bowl is apparently a good time for "honey-do's", Nic's new diet 2017-02-1000 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 6 - Poop Emergencies, a bag of pills and a divine kinky bitch!In this hump day episode, we go deep, and by deep we mean bodily fluids! We talk all about when your kid gives you the "I need to poop right now" eyes and you're nowhere near a toilet. We also discuss Real Housewives and Lisa Rinna's bag of pills... and how we never want to take an ambien by mistake when all we really need is a Gas-X. We also hear about Nicole's kinky emails, and how they keep finding their way to her. Thanks for listening, we are loving the support! Please subscribe, review and share! 2017-02-0200 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 5 - Andy Cohen, Finding your Passion and how Nic and Dana became friends!In this episode, we talk all about Dana's fun morning at Sirius Radio here in LA! She was a guest on Reality Checked, talking all about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills... which immediately brought us into how important it is to step out of your comfort zone and reach out. We also talk all about finding your passion, and how career goals change so much over the course of our lives. Finally, we chat about connecting with other moms and how Nic and Dana became friends (hint: it was about reaching out)... Drink: MoonX Black Pi...2017-01-2700 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 4 - Trips to Target, technology as a third wheel in a marriage and general overwhelm as a momIn this episode, Nicole and Dana talk about buying (or not being able to buy) wine at Target, being EXCITED (drink), the idea of a virtual curfew for couples, and always feeling overwhelmed. Drink: Estancia Pinot Noir Snack: a 10 lb bar of dark chocolate from Trader Joes #sponsorusTJs2017-01-1900 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 3 - Vacations with kids, minimalism and a box of wineIn this episode, we talk about traveling with toddlers, keeping our house free of clutter (LOL) and how it's hard to let go of some things, remaining healthy two weeks after New Years Day vs. eating a full block of cheese and drinking endless amounts of boxed wine. We also bring up our husbands and how we parent so very differently... Drink: La Croix and water (so boring, but it's noon) Snack: none!! So strange for us. We'll do better next time...2017-01-1400 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 2 - Date nights and diets... and a little Real HousewivesIn this episode, we talk holidays and New Years with kids, being up all night with a sick baby, and the "reality" of Real Housewives! Drink: Starbucks Iced Vanilla Latte and boring water for Dana on a diet Snack: Rice Crispy Treats Find us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thismomslifeshow Twitter: @momslifepodcast Email: thismomslifeshow@gmail.com2017-01-0500 minThis Mom's LifeEpisode 1 - Intro to This Mom's LifeWelcome to the first episode of This Mom's Life! 2 moms, 4 kids. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, talk about being moms in LA, the challenges of raising young kids and keeping your own sanity and how much wine we have to drink to cope :) Drink: Meiomi Pinot Noir Snack: Christmas Crack Happy holidays, and SUBSCRIBE!2017-01-0500 min