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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.
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This week we welcome guest Dayna DeLeon, owner of Day Made. Listen to hear about her business, how she balances being an entrepreneur with motherhood and her best advice for someone looking to take the leap into trying something new. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
This week we're playing catch up! After a week of vacation for Ericka and Kayla's pumpkin patch opening, we haven't had much time to chat so catch up with us! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
This week Kayla and Ericka are sharing some lessons they've learned in motherhood over the past 8 years (or 2 months). Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
This week Kayla and Ericka celebrated the last of the weddings in their family after having four in the past year. Ericka shares her favorite/most used baby items from the first month with Baby A. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
This week we're celebrating Ericka's 29th birthday! She shares with us her top lessons and memories from year 28. Kayla is trying out a new evening and morning routine. If you want some tangible takeaways, this episode is for you! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
This week Kayla gives a recap of her family vacation to Hilton Head Island and shares her best tips for traveling with kids. Ericka shares some fun life updates from her past week. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
We have a special guest on the podcast this week! Miss Hayden is about to celebrate her GOLDEN birthday, turning 8 on August 8! So we have a little birthday interview with one of our favorite girls! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
This week we're diving in the real and raw parts of the first four weeks of postpartum. We also welcome a special guest to the pod! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Since we're into July it's time for a mid-year check in on our goals! Also, @debtfree.mom and @naptimekitchen are the two Instagramers we mention that are on our must follow list! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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