Dear Dance Mom...

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: One of the most iconic things about Dance Moms had to be the fashion, right? Whether it was Jill's fur or Kelly's dresses, it didn't matter if you liked it or not because they were always bold and certainly made you take notice! But how did those fashion choices come about? How did Dance Moms change how the moms dressed? And how could they even afford some of those fits? Plus: The moms offer some advice for those looking to save for the future by living with their parents.Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemomLoving this episode and want more? Well be sure to check out our new show Pillow Talk! This exclusive package gives you access to all 10 episodes in both audio and video format, plus bonus content you won’t want to miss. Join us for the full experience—click here to unlock it all!https://www.patreon.com/DanceMomsPillowTalk?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: With Thanksgiving now well in the rear-view mirror the moms have shifted their focus onto Christmas prepping, and boy does it ever end? It's always so much work to decorate, organize parties, and buy gifts that sometimes we forget to enjoy it! So what are the moms looking forward to enjoying the most during their holiday season? Plus: The moms offer some nitty gritty advice on how to pick out a dance studio to attend if you're interested in signing your child up!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemomLoving this episode and want more? Well be sure to check out our new show Pillow Talk! This exclusive package gives you access to all 10 episodes in both audio and video format, plus bonus content you won’t want to miss. Join us for the full experience—click here to unlock it all!https://www.patreon.com/DanceMomsPillowTalk?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: Don't you miss family dinner time? Obviously they can't last forever, but it seems that with the rise of so many distractions between TV and phones it's easier than ever to tune each other out during a meal. So this week the moms discuss the state of dinner time and what it means to them. Plus: Which is better, Friday or Saturday? Kind of hard to pick isn't it!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemomLoving this episode and want more? Well be sure to check out our new show Pillow Talk! This exclusive package gives you access to all 10 episodes in both audio and video format, plus bonus content you won’t want to miss. Join us for the full experience—click here to unlock it all!https://www.patreon.com/DanceMomsPillowTalk?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: We all have those things we just can't help but spend money on the moment we see them, no matter the cost. So what are those special somethings that the moms will drop mad money on? But maybe more importantly, what items are absolutely not worth spending more than the bare minimum for? Plus: With Christmas shopping underway, what is on the mom's shopping list?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loving this episode and want more? This exclusive package gives you access to all 10 episodes in both audio and video format, plus bonus content you won’t want to miss. The first six episodes are ready to binge now, with the final four dropping on December 5. Join us for the full experience—click here to unlock it all!https://www.patreon.com/DanceMomsPillowTalk?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: Families all have that one story they love to tell people about you, whether you like it or not. It could be an embarrassing moment or a bad habit they just won't let you forget about. Either way it just seems like they're always bringing it up! So that begs the question, what are the mom's family stories they have to hear all the time? Plus: Stick around to the end as Holly has an important update.Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: If the moms had to come up with a cocktail to match their personas, what would they come up with? More importantly which mom is just busting out the wine and which one is avoiding alcohol altogether? Plus: Which moms are the most similar to one another, and which ones are just polar opposites? Their conclusions even manage to surprise themselves, so tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: What kind of gifts do you give your close friends? How do you even go about figuring out what's the best gift to give in the first place? For some of these moms there's nothing like a home-made gift courtesy of the Real Becky Home-Ecky! Who doesn't love something made with love after all? Plus: Now that Halloween has passed and we can finally clear the way for Thanksgiving and Christmas! So in the spirit of the seasons, what are some of the mom's favorite holiday traditions?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: Why was it called a Cheese Mat? When you look up cheese mats online they look very different than what the ALDC had, so what even were those other than glorified chairs? And would you believe they never even got cleaned!? Yuck! Plus: Copyright kept the girls from dancing to "real" music on the show, but what did the moms think were the best songs they ended up using instead?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: With Halloween just around the corner it's the perfect time to take a look back at some of the mom's past festivities. What are some of the most memorable costumes they got for their kids? Did the moms prefer store bought or homemade costumes? Did they even have time to homemake them!? Plus: If the moms had to pick which Golden Girl they were, which one would be Rose and which one wishes they were a Blanche? Tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: A lot of you have been asking for some more behind the scenes stories from the show, and there's plenty still to cover! Were there any perks that came with being on the show? What was the food situation like? And who really had power on set, the producers or Abby? Plus: If the moms could do Dance Moms again, would they?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: How do you know you're making the right choices in life when you have so many options in front of you? How do you cope with the stress of it all and become confident in your decision making? Well these moms know a thing or two about how to best deal with these kind of issues, they even started taking each others advice on the matter! Plus: What are some of the mom's favorite memories of making Dance Moms?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: If the moms could be on any other reality TV show, which one would they pick? Which mom would end up a Housewife and which mom just wants her spotlight on Dancing with the Stars? Tune-in to find out! Plus: What were the mom's favorite TV shows as a kid.Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: Do you ever wonder what would have happened to the moms if Dance Moms hadn't been a hit? Where would they be today? What would they be doing with their lives and what would their daughters be up to? Join the moms as they trace back their steps and map out their potential alternative life paths. Plus: If the moms knew what they did now, would they still have participated in Dance Moms?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: One of our lovely co-hosts is getting married and wants the low down on what the best items to put on her wedding registry are. These ladies can tell you there are some gifts that just keep on giving no matter how long it's been since the wedding, and some gifts that you'll never use once in your entire life. You'd be surprised what gifts have stood the test of time! Plus: What phobias do the moms have?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: The moms have known each other for so many years, so what have been the lessons they've learned from one another in that time? When you know someone long enough their habits are bound to rub off on you, fortunately for these ladies that meant learning everything from patience to resilience. Could you ask for better friends? Plus: If the moms could go back in time and pick a different sport for their kids to learn, which one would they pick?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: The Olympics recently came to a close so the moms are taking a look back on the event. Holly even got to attend in person! So what was her favorite Summer Olympic event? What were all the moms favorites for that matter? Plus: What were the mom's favorite dance styles that their girls used to perform?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: What are the mom's go-to coffee orders? Whose go to is Starbucks, which ones are Dunkin fans and who is at home brewing their coffee up proper? Which is better, iced or hot? Everyone is particular about how they take their coffee and these ladies are no exception. Plus: Have any of the moms experienced a mid-life crisis and taken up hobbies to cope? Tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: What's the best holiday to decorate for? Obviously Christmas is the big one, but some people really do love to go all out for Halloween. Christmas can also be SO much work, and it's led at least one mom to have a preference for an easier to prep for celebration. Plus: If the moms had to compete in the Olympics, which sport do they think they could best compete in? Tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: The moms look back on some of their old ALDC Dance Program Books. Do you know how much a page of one of those cost to feature just one kid? Quite a lot! You got charged per page and then some, which if you had two kids featured meant you had to double that as well! But the memories those books bring will last forever, and the moms are eager to share those memories with you. Plus: What advice do the moms have for being single in your 20's?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.