A For Effort

Amanda & Megan
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A For Effort

Hey, it’s us: Amanda and Megan. We’re just two average moms who love their kids so dang much we decided to start a podcast! This is not another mommy podcast, with experts informing you how you can be a better mom/wife/daughter/coworker/best friend in twenty-six sugar-coated steps. What WILL you find in this podcast? Validation? Yes. Laughter? Hopefully. Inspiring advice? Probably not. Truthfully, no matter how many parenting books we read or conferences we attend, we still find ourselves raising our eyebrows and stifling laughs at our offspring. So, at the end of the day, we just slap each other on the butts (like you did in high school volleyball) and say: “you really tried, and that’s all that matters…”

  1. What was once banned, is now welcome! Or not...

    4 DAYS AGO

    What was once banned, is now welcome! Or not...

    What started out as a simple cleaning up of games, turned into this very long episode of us dissecting all the things you were all banned from growing up. But apparently not only were you deprived, but the tables have turned and now you're depriving your kids of DIFFERENT THINGS! We all do it. It's just how we parents roll. But from bikinis to Cheetos to The Simpsons, we're here to listen and validate.  References we make in this episode that might be helpful to have here:- Food rating app: Yuka- Album your kids might like: Safety Kids by Janeen Brady

    1h 18m

  2. JAN 6

    Podcast Origin Story

    We ring in the new year by spilling our origin story—two moms, eight kids, 40 chickens, and one fateful park playdate that led to podcasting glory. From recording under a freeway to a basement filled with kid chaos, we let you in on our  journey of balancing parenting and podcasting. We dish on favorite episodes, awkward beginnings, and crowd-sourcing parenting wisdom on Instagram—all while PROVING that raising kids is messy, hilarious, and very much worth podcasting about. As Amanda says, proof is in the pudding.

    50 min
  3. First Rodeo vs. Last. What does your bag look like rn?

    12/24/2024

    First Rodeo vs. Last. What does your bag look like rn?

    It all started with a hockey bench chuck full of every item you might need in case of an emergency. Because if you have to hunker down at the hockey game for 3 days, you need to be prepared!!! Unless this is your 1000th hockey game, and your kid is much older, in which case you bring a drink just for yourself and settle into your empty bench. And honestly, there's no shame if you bring the Mary Poppins bag because guess what?? We all did it!!!!

    45 min
  4. Geriatric Millennial Slang

    12/16/2024

    Geriatric Millennial Slang

    Well, this episode is either going to make us look really cool or really dumb, or if we've done it right, BOTH!!! But if nothing else, maybe you've learned a new word or two. So the next time a Gen-Z-er talks about their "mog algebra teacher" you can act like you actually know what they're saying. Although we still really don't.

    45 min
  5. PART 2: Gifts for kids

    12/09/2024

    PART 2: Gifts for kids

    And just as fun as the adults, if not slightly more though, gifting the kids in our lives! They are what makes it fun! So let's see what was mentioned in this episode! Gifts for kids that were mentioned and submitted by the listeners:- Chiefs gear- Jungle Jumperoo - Cheaper option at Walmart- Rush Hour - Uno - Grandpa Becks games- Busy Board -  Magical Bitzee- Nugget Couch- trip to Legoland - passes to local destinations- passes to keep them active: rock climbing gym, skiing, rec center, etc. - tickets to shows: Disney on Ice, concerts, etc.- Electric scooter - Kangaroo bouncing shoes- Wood Engraving pen - EzyRoller mini ride on toy - Shock Potato

    36 min
  6. GIFTING PART 1: What to give the adults in your life.

    12/02/2024

    GIFTING PART 1: What to give the adults in your life.

    We're trying to make it easy for you! Because going in blind to the holiday season is just the worst feeling. In this episode we mention the following potential gifts:- Bidet (Amanda's favorite submission!)- Running shoes- Blanket- Back scratcher- Classes or experiences together- Anything cordless, electric or smart- Cuts Clothing - A Guide to being a gentleman - or something along these lines with some nice cologne and a tie.- Personal fire pit- Any "meat accessory."- Spa date- Red light therapy mask - Made by Mary jewelry. - teeth whitening- replacement of kitchen items that are old and tired- GC to a bookstore- Lastly and most importantly, ASK THEIR FRIENDS what they've been talking about recently.  Hopefully this gives you some ideas or direction! We're trying to set you up for success this holiday season and we have great confidence in you! Cheers!

    50 min

  7. 11/25/2024

    Thanksgiving: Turkey Tales and Food Fails

    We all have memories (traumatic or not) of Thanksgivings past, and in this episode the listeners share theirs! From turkey travails to food fails and Amanda's passive aggressive wardrobe reminders, we're feeling exceptionally thankful for the start of this holiday season. Pass the pie around while you listen, but you can keep that cinnamon applesauce to yourself, please and thanks!

    39 min
  8. Snack Attack

    11/18/2024

    Snack Attack

    You asked, and we delivered! We're talking snacks today and send you off to the store with a list of all our favorite items to get you through the day. Because we all know, any problem can be solved with a snack;) Grocery lists:- Apples- Rockit apples (Walmart or Target)- Steamed sweet potatoes (teal bag, Costco)- PB pretzels (Kroger or other store brand)- Barely dried strawberries (Costco)* Any other dried fruit is a great snack, just check for added sugar.- Seaweed aka Dandruff of the Sea (any store)- Salsa (TJ's mild salsa is delicious) + cottage cheese + chips (Siete brand from Costco OR On the Border "lightly seasoned" from your local store. It's a black bag)- All the veggies to make your own veggie tray- Archer brand mini jerky sticks (Costco)- Earths Best mini meatballs (Walmart or Target) Amanda's quick protein pancakes:BASE:- eggs (use at least 2, I use 4)- Heaping scoop of cottage cheese- Kodiak Cakes buttermilk pancake mix (I use about half the bag)- Water to make it the right consistency ADD COLOR:Pink: 1 raw beet, peeled + 1 scoop Just Ingredients Strawberries and Cream protein powder. Orange: 1 raw sweet potato, peeled + 2 raw carrots + good dash of cinnamonGreen: handful spinach, 1 zucchini + banana + cinnamon Blend your base and a color choice together in a powerful blender until completely smooth, pour onto skillet. Top with butter and syrup, watch kids devour.  HAPPY SNACKING!xo

    31 min
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About

Hey, it’s us: Amanda and Megan. We’re just two average moms who love their kids so dang much we decided to start a podcast! This is not another mommy podcast, with experts informing you how you can be a better mom/wife/daughter/coworker/best friend in twenty-six sugar-coated steps. What WILL you find in this podcast? Validation? Yes. Laughter? Hopefully. Inspiring advice? Probably not. Truthfully, no matter how many parenting books we read or conferences we attend, we still find ourselves raising our eyebrows and stifling laughs at our offspring. So, at the end of the day, we just slap each other on the butts (like you did in high school volleyball) and say: “you really tried, and that’s all that matters…”

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  • Creator
    Amanda & Megan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Amanda & Megan
  • Show Website
    A For Effort

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