Life in the Hood
Join sisters Kayla and Ericka as they take a deep dive into the real, raw and sometimes hilarious moments that come with navigating life, motherhood, and everything in between. First time mom Ericka and 3 time mom Kayla, share stories, swap advice, and connect on everything from the joy and chaos of motherhood to the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. Whether you’re in the trenches of toddler tantrums, managing career goals, or just figuring it all out, Kayla and Ericka got you covered! Join them every Tuesday for your weekly dose of life in the hood.
Episodes
This week Ericka spent her first week home alone with Baby A and Kayla prepped for their week at the Ottawa County Fair. Then we take a trip down memory lane sharing about one of the most impactful programs on our lives, 4-H!
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Big news in Ericka's hood this week....baby Stew has arrived! Listen for all the details! Kayla also made a big accomplishment in Animal Crossing this week...not as big as having a baby but close!
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It's the final count down as we wait for Baby Stewart to make their arrival! Things have really slowed down for Ericka this week but Kayla's family has been busy. Hear about her trip to 4-H camp and the finished chicken coop project! Ericka also shares the 5 things she'll miss most about being pregnant.
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This week we're recapping the Castillo Family camping trip, sharing some last minute nesting tasks and testing some old wives tales to see if we think Baby Stew will be a boy or girl!
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This week Kayla is prepping for one of our favorite summer traditions, Castillo Family Camping! We take a trip down memory lane and share some of our favorite memories of family camping. We were also inspired by Hayden to come up with summer bucket lists!
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We're creeping closer and closer to baby Stew's due date! Ericka shares some of the last minute tasks she's doing before baby Stew arrives. Plus, a wedding recap, a new mom hack Kayla discovered and a lot of laughs!
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This week's episode features a surprise guest you don't want to miss! Kayla and Ericka share their thoughts on being a big sister vs. a little sister. Join us for a lot of laughs!
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Ericka's coming in to the home stretch of her pregnancy so it's time to start packing a hospital bag! Kayla shares here experience as a 3 time mom of what to pack. Her best advice, less is best! Listen in for the full packing list!
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This week we're recapping Kayla's birthday--hear how Ericka knocked her birthday gift out of the park this year! The Stewarts are feeling very prepared for baby Stew after having a baby shower last weekend. Join us for a full recap plus some soldi parenting advice from family and friends at the baby shower.
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Drumroll for the first ever guest on Life in the Hood podcast...Kayla and Ericka's mom, Shannon! She joins for a special Q & A mother's day episode. She shares what it was like raising 2 daughters, some funny memories and a lot of love. You don't want to miss this one!
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It's Kayla's birthday this week so we're doing some reflecting on the past year. We also have an Easter recap and some exciting projects going on in the 'hood this week!
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On this week's episode, Kayla and Ericka each share an area of their life they've been working to simply. They share their best tips and are digging into their goal of living in contentment.
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It's Easter week and the Castillo fam celebrates in a unique way...confetti eggs? You'll have to listen to learn more!
Ericka and her husband Matt are grieving the loss of their beloved dog, Bear, which leads to a chat about family pets.
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Kayla had a busy week in the hood while her kids were on spring break last week and Ericka celebrated her husband's birthday. This week we're talking about how we're preserving memories for our kids...scrapbooks, baby books, photo albums, oh my!
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A lot going on in the hood this week--pottery painting, a bridal shower, kindergarten sign up and a mom vacation!
This week we're talking about the things we said (before having kids) that we would never do as parents. Once you enter parenthood, things change and you learn to not judge any other parent. Tune in for some laughs and some fun mom/sister chats!
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Postpartum is a tough time to navigate as a new mom. Based on experience and some input of our best mom friends, we put together a list of dos and don'ts of visiting a postpartum mom.
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This week Ericka went to Denver and Kayla hit a deer. There's always something exciting happening in the 'hood! In this episode, Kayla and Ericka check in on the resolutions/goals they set in February to keep each other accountable.
IG Accounts mentioned in this episode:
@cleanmama
@naptimekitchen (Home Reset)
@poshpeanut
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The girls are back together in person this week and are taking a trip down memory lane reminiscing about childhood birthdays. From skydiving to party busses, Kayla and Ericka had some parties for the books! Kayla also shares birthday traditions she's started for her kids to help spark some inspiration for you.
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Kayla and Ericka tackle some of life's highs and lows in this week's episode of Life in the Hood. Be prepared for some laughs and maybe a few tears.
Kayla's husband's family recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Kayla shares how they navigated this with their kids for the first time, sharing some advice and things that helped them through. You may need a tissue for this one!
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In this episode of Life in the Hood, Kayla and Ericka dive into the exciting ( and sometimes stressful) world of picking baby names. Learn how Kayla named her three kids, and what Ericka is planning. Plus, they discuss the pros and cons of finding out baby genders ahead of time or waiting until birth for the ultimate surprise! Tune in for another episode of babies, sister chats and everything in between!
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