
Ep. 271 – Vacationing with Young Kids
September 11, 2023
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In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out!,” Shanna’s kids get her all in a tizzy at Target, and Laura’s family is feeling the financial strain of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Also, Laura reports on her two-year-old’s first day at his new preschool, and Shanna relays the highs and lows of her family’s vacation to Hawaii. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.
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Show Notes:
- Hawaii Community Foundation To donate to help those affected by the devastating wildfires in Maui, consider this non-profit organization that is supporting affected communities and providing resources for disaster response and recovery.
- Maui Food Bank Another wonderful option to support wildfire victims is the Maui Food Bank.
- Stainless steel plates* Laura loves these colorful stainless steel plates as an alternative to plastic and silicone plates for her kids.
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