Routines are crucial to a happy mom life, but what happens when the same-old-same-old needs some shaking up? In this episode, the latest in our “More Than Mom” Hour series, Meagan and Sarah talk about the importance of trying new things as a mom – whether it’s a new hairstyle, new recipes, or a new workout routine – and what to do if you have a hard time breaking out of old habits. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:<ul><li>Sarah’s <a href="http://themomhour.com/mom-hour/tmhbonus8/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">interview with Doña Bumgarner</a> of Nurtured Mama</li><li>Meagan’s <a href="http://themomhour.com/mom-hour/tmhbonus9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">interview with Erin Loechner</a> of Chasing Slow</li><li><a href="http://themomhour.com/mom-hour/43/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hobbies & Passions Outside Motherhood</a> (Episode 43)</li><li>More about <a href="http://www.pechakucha.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PechaKucha</a></li><li>Other More-Than-Mom Hour episodes</li><li><a href="http://themomhour.com/mom-hour/77/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The one where we talk about home decorating and dining out</a></li><li><a href="http://themomhour.com/mom-hour/66/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The one where we talk about books, podcasts, music, and summer style</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FIL3H5U/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thegrebircen-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01FIL3H5U&linkId=46e80b4b5219b3b3a08b97feec5c5176" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah’s hot pink lip lacquer</a> (Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquer in Pink Amethyst, via Amazon)</li></ul> MORE HELPFUL LINKS:<ul><li><a href="https://themomhour.com/welcome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit our website</a></li><li><a href="https://themomhour.com/partners/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out deals from our partners</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/themomhour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themomhour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our private listener group on Facebook</a> (be sure to answer the membership questions!)</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/TMHNews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter</a></li></ul> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Mom Hour

The Importance of Trying New Things: Episode 89

Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour.