Crunchy Cocktail Hour

Enjoy our fumbles and foils as we laugh our way through 2019.

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Amy from Yummy Toddler Food joins Alison to talk all about cooking for our littles and shares some tips and tricks for navigating picky eaters.

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Blog: Yummy Toddler Food

Podcast: Comfort Food

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What we’re drinking: 2SP + Wawa Coffee Stout

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The girls of Crunchy Cocktail Hour are going on vacation and we’re chatting all things in-flight skincare, packing and more!

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What we’re drinking: Jon E Vino St. Laurent

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What we’re drinking: Bell’s Official Hazy IPA

CCH Choice Awards:

Podcasts: Dr. Death, Shrink Next Door, Broken Harts, Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations, Reply All

Favorite Episode We Recorded: Is it Weird / Making Working Work, The Great Pumpkin Spice Debate

Book: How to Talk so Your Kids will Listen and Listen so your Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber, Educated by Tara Westover

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After four kids and many many months, we’ve got a lot to say about breastfeeding. Join us as we talk through some of our favorite tips and tricks… and many mishaps. Links Mentioned in this Episode:

What we’re drinking: Toppling Goliath Pompeii IPA

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Kelly Mom

LegenDairy Milk on Instagram

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Honeysuckle Storage Bags (Out of Stock)

Milkies Milk Tray

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Listen in as we talk through our recommendations for easy changes you can make that are good for you and good for the environment. Links Mentioned in this Episode:

What we’re drinking: Connecticut Valley Brewing Company Trailblazer

Get more sustainable:

Go disposable cotton-free for skincare

Organic Reusable Makeup Remover Pads

Bathroom Vanity Container

Make-up Remover Cloth

When possible avoid the following types of makeup pack...

Helicopter, Tiger, Free Range or Attachment. What kind of parent are you? Links Mentioned in this episode:

What we’re drinking: Sweetwater 420 Strain G13 IPA

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There’s something very important that divides our friendship … pumpkin spice. Links Mentioned in this episode:

What we’re drinking: Pumking Imperial Ale

The backup beer: Sweetwater 420 Strain G13 IPA

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Larisa’s twins are headed off to Kindergarten and she’s only slightly freaking out. Links mentioned in this episode:

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Labels: Mabel’s Labels

Lunch Bags: LunchBots (preferable if using LunchBots bento boxes)

Bento Boxes: LunchBots (we have the large trios)

Thermos: LunchBots (recommend the wide mouth for kids, the tall ones are better for adults) – great for soups, mac n’ cheese, etc.

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It's finally summer and we are hitting the road! Check out what we're packing in our bags. Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Alchemist Focal BangerToiletry Bag AlisonYTTP face washYTTP superfood moisturizerDrunk Elephant c-firma Vitamin C serumDrunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye CreamCaudalie Resveratrol Lift Firming Serum Coola Tinted MoisturizerDrunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-pollution ...

If you haven't yet made the switch to safer sunscreen, listen in as we talk through the latest studies that have the FDA paying attention, our take on the Vitamin D vs. sunscreen issue, and our latest favorite products. DISCLAIMER: The views in this podcast are our opinions based on personal experience and our research and are not intended to substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Links mentioned in th...

Fashion CAN be both simple and sustainable with capsule wardrobes - but getting started can be overwhelming! Links Mentioned in this Episode: What we're drinking: Conshohocken Brewing Type A IPAArticle on Donna Karen's Seven Easy PiecesArticle on fast fashion and the shift to sustainable fashionHow to start your capsule wardrobe:Step 1: Edit your existing closetStep 2: Determine your color paletteStep 3: Invest in...

Deep in the recesses of Larisa's newsfeed... updates on the Dairy Pride Act, new studies on menstrual cups, and Assembly Bill 495. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 39: The Not So Funny Stuff on Larisa's NewsfeedDairy Pride Act Press Release Study Journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology: Impact of Currently Marketed Tampons and Menstrual Cups on Staphylococcus aureus Growth and Toxic Shock Syndrome T...

How do we balance being full-time working moms and podcasts - while staying as sane as possible? Listen in to hear us discuss what works when we're working. Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: New Belgium Glutiny Pale AleReal Simple Article: The 10 Secrets of One Unflappable Working Mother Episode Sponsor: Buffy Buffy makes comforters that are better for you and the earth, ...

It will come as no surprise that many common household cleaning products are actually pretty toxic to our health. Listen in as we chat about the surprising reality of cleaning product regulations and what changes you can make to clean up your products. Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Troegs Nugget NectarFederal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ActFederal Hazardous Substance ActCalifornia Cleani...

Parenting is hard no matter what, so today we dive into the difference between parenting twins and two kids of different ages. Links mentioned in this episode: What we're drinking: Oscar Blues Guns and RoseLegendairy Lactation SupplementsFenugreek Larisa 33 weeks pregnant with the twins! Episode Sponsor: Buffy Buffy makes comforters that are better for you and the earth, using skin-friendly eucalyptus fabric ...