Little Ones and Messy Buns
Welcome to Little Ones and Messy Buns podcast. We are a group of sorority sisters, turned moms who have been by each other's sides through it all. In 2009, we opened our bids and found each other. Fast forward 15 years and 15 babies later, we have gone from bids to kids. This podcast is a way for us to spend time together, share stories with other moms and remember we aren't alone in this season of life.
Episodes
We’re back from our break and ready to talk summer! Kara, Sarah and Shelby sit down this week to talk about summer in Kansas City. Get ready to dive into the best summer activities whether you have infants, toddlers, school-age children or a mix! We share what activities are worth the money and some of our favorite affordable places for kids.
Summer days can be a blast, but they can also feel endless! In this week's episode, Shelby and Alyx dive into how they keep a schedule, share their favorite Kansas City places to visit and suggest fun activities to do at home.
Looking for toddler-friendly spots in Kansas City? This week, Darcy, Kara, and Emily share their top picks!
Are you a Mama debating whether to send your little one to Kindergarten next year or hold off? You’re not alone! Jess and Kara dive deep into their experiences of waiting a year before stepping into the elementary world.
In this week's episode, Darcy and Sarah chat with Shanna about how her blog and IG started, finding time for yourself as a mom, making time for your marriage after kids, becoming a medical mom, and more. You’re not going to want to miss this discussion with one of our favorite people to follow on Instagram!
Ever had a moment that made your heart race? Join us in our final episode of the April Showers series as Alyx, Darcy, and Jess share their scariest moments of parenthood! Tune in!
Our "April Showers" mini series continues as Alyx, Sarah and Kara share their stories of heartbreak and loss while growing their families. If you're struggling with infertility this episode is for you to know you're not alone. We know that, unfortunately, this episode will resonate with many. If you are struggling with PCOS, miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy we hope you find comfort, support or feel seen as th...
This week, Shelby opens up about her personal experience in the NICU. If you're a Mama or parent navigating this journey, you’ll find encouragement and support in her story. And for friends of NICU families, Shelby shares the most helpful gestures she received.
In our first episode of our April Showers mini series, Emily and Kara sit down to talk about the not so fun moments of motherhood. From dealing with difficult tantrums and big emotions, power struggles and "mom guilt" they share how they get through these difficult times of motherhood.
Family is everything, but how do you know when it’s complete? Join Alyx, Sarah, and Emily this week as they discuss their heartfelt journeys and the emotions tied to this important choice.
Boy moms, unite! With a friend group of 15 kids, 11 of whom are boys, we know a thing or two about their energetic, competitive, and curious nature. This week Darcy, Kara, Sarah and Emily discuss the ins and outs of raising young men. This insightful conversation offers valuable perspectives for parents navigating similar journeys. If you’re a boy mom or know one, tune in!
Girl Moms, rise up!! As the “girl moms” of the group, Alyx, Jess and Shelby are on this week to talk about raising girls. Listen as we discuss gender stereotypes for girls, our favorite parts of raising girls and building self-confidence at a young age.
We are devastated by the news of the Ponch and Nikki Show ending. But we want to celebrate Nikki and keep her voice alive! Join us for our heartfelt interview with Nikki, where we play "Get to Know Nikki" and discuss the Friday Flex. We also found out her favorite spots in Kansas City that she loves to visit. We miss you, Nikki, and we support you always!
In this week's episode Jess, Alyx and Darcy discuss everything related to traveling on an airplane with kiddos. Listen in as they share how they prep their kids for airline travel, activities in the airport and on the plane, products that make traveling with kids easier and more.
It’s a special episode this week with our first ever guest Kelsey from KelseWhatElse! Darcy and Emily sit down to talk about how Kelsey got her platform started and her transition from the classroom to stay-at-home mom. Kelsey shares some of her educational games that teach her sons about body language, conversations with new people and respectfully disagreeing. Listen this week to learn alongside us from another fantastic mom!
Something as natural as breastfeeding should be easy, right?! Right?! This week Alyx, Kara, and Sarah sit down and get real about their experiences breastfeeding, pumping, and formula feeding their three kids–the good and the bad, and everything in between! They will also share tips that worked for them and answer questions from our listeners. If you are a mom who has struggled with latching, milk supply, and managing feeding your ...
It’s winter and we are here to help! Shelby and Jess are on this week to give all of their tips for surviving the winter months. Whether the temps are “warm” enough to spend time outside or if you’re snowed in, we have ideas for everyone. Listen this week for all our tips on where to find great winter wear for affordable prices, ideas for both outdoors and indoors during the cold months and how we combat pending seasonal depress...
One of our favorite topics is making it out of the group chat and onto the podcast! Join Alyx & Sarah as they dissect birth order. They will dive into stereotypes for oldest, middle and youngest children. Join us in this week’s episode and let us know if you think the stereotypes ring true for your children, too.
This week we are coming to you with our first episode request: curating healthy lifestyles for our family. Darcy and Jess are the resident experts in the group and they have lots of great information to share. Topics covered include: labels to look for, how to use kid-friendly language when discussing health topics and easy swaps to get you started on your health journey. Darcy and Jess also share their top priorities for having...
They say if your family is the house, then your marriage is the foundation. We don’t know who “they” are, but we couldn’t agree more. But how do you make time for your marriage when your kids are little?! Emily, Sarah, and Shelby kick off our 2025 season with an episode dedicated to the ones who were there before the little ones (but not before the messy buns). They talk about how they find ways to make sure their marriage stays st...
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