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Being a parent is hard enough without the harsh judgement of friends, family, or total strangers. Marisol and Adam discuss Neo's upcoming 2nd birthday party, "the second biggest night in fashion" a baby MET Gala, and the judgement that may surround the night. Big updates on the next step in surrogacy and how they have experienced sharing that news …

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com Today, I’m sharing a conversation with my friend and colleague, Cindy West. Cindy teaches at No Sweat Nature Study, a homeschool nature study program that takes the guesswork out of nature study by teaching your kids directly. Cindy is also the host of the…

As Marisol and Adam move forward with surrogacy, Marisol recounts the feelings of grief and loss she is experiencing at this otherwise joyful and exciting time. The couple went out of town this weekend with their son, Neo and noted that it felt like Neo had recently taken a large developmental leap. They both shared how he felt more connected to Ma…

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com I have a theory that if I were to ask a hundred of today’s children’s book authors and illustrators to name a book that had a profound impact on them, I bet an unusually large number of those authors and illustrators would mention the work of E.B. White. I…

Take the red pill or the blue pill... fantasizing about how your life might look if you weren't with the person you married, or if you didn't have kids, or if you never took that job offer. Perfectly normal and healthy form of escapism or a hurtful practice towards your partner? Marisol and Adam discuss the times where they feel distance from one a…

Marisol and Adam recently flew internationally with their (almost) two year old. Neo was a trooper even with a 104 degree fever. Listen is as they recant medicines, travel gear, entertainment and all of the snacks. Tips, tricks, and pitfalls of flying to Mexico with a toddler. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check u…

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com Every year, the Read-Aloud Revival team watches the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards together. This is the award show where the medals that are considered the most prestigious in children’s publishing are given. Today I’m joined by Kortney…

Marisol and Adam ask one another rapid fire questions to hear their quick and unfiltered response. Want to hear the R rated questions? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review) Follow along on this journey through life on Instagram or facebook at @readingaloudpodcast or send …

Is communication less about the gender binary and more about functional communication vs. expressive communication? Marisol and Adam received lots of comments about the episode "do men and women text differently" so they decided to revisit the conversation. How does American or Western culture limit our language or behavior in relationships? Is tex…

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com Oh boy, do we have a treat for you today! Our team here at Read-Aloud Revival has been hard at work on a brand new booklist for you and I’ve invited Kortney Garrison and Kara Anderson from the RAR team back to this side of the podcast to tell you all about…

What happens when couples set sex goals? Marisol and Adam set a numerical sex goal for 2023. This is the first time since their infertility journey they've put pressure on themselves around sex. This time, it's supposed to be strictly for fun. But will it be? Their hope is that they find a new depth to their relationship and sex life 8 years into t…

You hit a moment in parenting when you kiddo is finally sleeping through the night. He can feed himself, wont drown in the tub, and can start to communicate his needs. It feels like you have unlocked a new level of parenthood... Then it hits, Baby Fever! Marisol and Adam describe a recent peaceful evening where it felt like the times before a baby …

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com What do you do if you notice that your child isn’t finishing books? How can you get your kids to widen their reading taste outside of a single genre? How can you describe what you do for literature on a high school transcript when you take a more relaxed R…

How do you are your husband/wife/partner approach a budget? how do you get on the same page about saving money and reaching your financial goals? Marisol and Adam discuss a recent fight they had around the family budget and strategize ways the fight could have gone better and how they each tackle ways to save money. Spending and saving money can be…

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com Full show notes are here.Sarah Mackenzie

Marisol and Adam have vastly different approaches to how they communicate via text. A recent texting mishap causes them to open up a conversation about why it seems that men and women text differently. Do you think about managing the feelings of those that you're texting? Or are you just sending a bunch of thumbs up?! Want more Reading Aloud Podcas…

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com I want to help you think about what’s most essential in your homeschool. I’ve invited Kortney Garrison and Kara Anderson from the RAR team to chat with me about a favorite book when it comes to essentializing. We've been talking and thinking about the book…

Marisol and Adam talk through a list of questions that "new" parents should ask themselves before they have kids. Too late! But some of their answers may surprise you! Tune in to find out which ones. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review) F…

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com The Long Winter is the sixth book in the Little House on the Prairie series. It was first published in 1940, and is an autobiographical novel. Laura Ingalls Wilder based the series on her actual life as a child, settling the west. This particular story, Th…

In this exciting 2-part episode, Marisol and Adam recap their 2022 words and set new words of the year for 2023. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review) Follow along on this journey through life on Instagram or facebook at @readingaloudpodca…

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com In this bonus episode, you'll hear: How Sarah's Jolabokaflod really went Can we actually fall in love with the homeschooling lives we already have? All-new for 2023 -- Circle with Sarah: RAR Premium Homeschool Coaching For the full show notes, head here.…

After another setback in their IVF journey and a new update on the possibility of surrogacy, Marisol and Adam are back to the drawing board for kid #2. Tune in to hear how each of them navigates this ever-changing landscape and attempts to align (or not align) their approach with each other. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our P…

In this week's episode, Marisol and Adam discuss the differences between their first round of IVF and their second round. Why is the second round more "relaxed"? Is that an indication of the baby to come? This episode also includes a conversation on if men today are helping around the house (and with children) more than society thinks they are. Wha…

The topic of death comes up again on the podcast and Marisol is very interested to learn what Adam's wishes are when he dies. Are they the same as Marisol's? Tune in to find out! Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review) Follow along on this j…

As Marisol and Adam continue to navigate their fertility journey for a second child, several (both expected and unexpected) pathways to pregnancy have emerged. Listen in as they explain each pathway, learn how to navigate multiple pathways at once, and give their honest opinions on the very real possibility of choosing surrogacy for their second IV…

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com What if I told you that there’s an Icelandic Christmas tradition where you spend an entire day (or evening) reading books and sipping hot cocoa? And it’s what you’re SUPPOSED to be doing. Yes, this is a real thing! It’s called Jolabokaflod, and in this epi…

After receiving some difficult news at their latest IVF appointment for baby number two, both Marisol and Adam are in an emotional state. As they recap the experience, different perspectives lead to an argument about how Adam was communicating his overwhelm. Listen in real-time as they hash out the emotional rollercoaster of this IVF journey while …

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com By now, most of us are knee deep in our homeschool year. And no matter how far into your year you are, and no matter what’s happened that you either did, or didn’t, expect to happen, I’m willing to bet that something funny has happened: You’re carrying aro…

Ever wonder what people are talking about in their cars? Listen in as Marisol and Adam journey to their appointment at the fertility clinic and debate whether or not they even want a second baby! Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review) Follo…

Building off the ultra-popular episode "Adam Explains Star Wars" our hosts take a quick break from the second baby discussion to talk about Lord Of The Rings, why the magic is real, and - of course - how it all relates to having a second baby. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.capt…

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Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com Is it really possible to teach from rest? Even if you’re teaching a lot of different ages? And even if you feel a bit underwater, pretty much every single day in your homeschool? Let’s talk about it. This fall in Circle with Sarah, we’re diving deep into t…

Kids can be expensive. Marisol and Adam discuss finances and check-in with one another about the cost and spending that comes along with adding another child into your life. Marisol and Adam talk about alternatives to the nuclear family and priorities when it comes to what they need to provide for a baby. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a m…

How much of our inner selves to do we feel comfortable sharing with others? How do we open ourselves up to one another and reveal our shadow selves, or parts of ourself that feels less safe? Is it our responsibility to share those things, or does that fall on the other person to ask the right questions and get us to open up? Adam and Marisol discus…

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com Every year in RAR Premium we do Christmas School. What is Christmas School? It’s 4 weeks of Christmas-themed Family Book Clubs that offer your whole family (from preschoolers to high schoolers) a relaxed, bookish learning experience. This year’s Christmas …

Order your copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden at alittlemorebeautiful.com Chances are good that you’re already familiar with the picture book sensation turned childhood classic, Bear Snores On. But do you know the woman who wrote it? Karma Wilson has come up with some of her best ideas while eating ice cream or visiting the zoo.…