Today we discussed a CBS story about President Trump’s executive order barring service members from receiving gender affirming care paid for by the military. As former service members, we have a unique perspective on this issue. The military is a place where a bunch of individuals become a cohesive unit with one goal and that is to become the world’s most lethal fighting force. Gender affirming care paid for by the taxpayer doesn’t accomplish that. If our time in the armed services taught us ...

Today we discussed the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. Some outlets are saying Trump's remarks on the hostage releases are destabilizing the negotiations. We talked about his remarks and the effect they will have on the world stage. This conflict is so multifaceted and we got into some of the nuances involving the parties and the world. No country lives in a bubble and what happens in one area affects countries and regions around the world. You can find us on Facebook,...

Well folks, this has been fun. But, we decided to take a break from Wifestyle Hustle. We've learned so much over the last 18 months. And we are so appreciative of our listeners. Thanks for hanging with us while we got up to speed on what this Podcasting thing is all about. If you just can't live with your weekly dose of us, we are starting a new venture. Please go follow us on our new podcast, The Woman's Angle. In this podcast, we plan to dive deep into the day's top news and political stori...

Today, we tackled a tough one. When your kids ask hard questions, the first thought is to deflect and squeeze you way out of the the answer. But that is often the wrong choice. We talked a bit, today, about age appropriate answers and making sure you know what your kids are asking. We have kids in just about every age range between our two families so we feel we have fielded most of the usual kids questions over the years. Give this episode a listen and see if you agree with our approach. Hav...

Hey guys, the week devoted to thankfulness is upon us. We hope you will get a chance to eat yummy food in the company of people you love! We are enjoying our week together making all the family favorites and trying a few new things. It is loud here, lots of kids, but we love it. Drop us a comment. What is your favorite thanksgiving dish? Have you heard our episode about preparing for guests. You can listen to that HERE With Christmas just around the corner, maybe you're going to be filling yo...

Over the next few weeks, we are relaunching a few of our favorite episodes that have relevance at this time of year. This was such a fun one. We hope you guys enjoy it On To The Show Today's episode was so fun. I love it when I hear practical things that I can apply that make my life easier. This is what we were hoping to accomplish with this episode. These are simple tips that will make your life easier so you can enjoy this special time of year with your family. Too often, the mom is stu...

Have you heard about this movement? It's a little crazy. And we definitely have thoughts about it. Come listen to and hear what we have to say. If you are a long time listener, you probably already have some idea what we think about this. Have you heard our episode on the attack on traditional families. Listen to that HERE. The same people participating in 4B attack and belittle those who choose to live in a traditional way. With Thanksgiving next week, we have a favor to ask of our listeners...

Over the next few weeks, we will do a relaunch on a few of our favorite holiday episodes. We hope you enjoy this one on saving money during the holiday season. I feel like this is something I have to remind myself of every year. We hope this helps you too! There is nothing worse than opening your credit card statement in January when you didn't think about how much to spend on Christmas in November. There's that sinking feeling that you know you won't be able to cover the bill. Today we discu...

Recap It's important to make guests feel welcome in your home. Cleaning and organizing your space is essential before guests arrive. Consider hiring a maid service for a deeper clean. Stock up on food that your guests enjoy for their comfort. Having kid-friendly snacks can make families feel more at home. It's okay to ask guests about their dietary preferences beforehand. Creating a welcoming atmosphere can enhance the guest experience. Personal anecdotes can make discussions about hospital...

Veterans episode relaunch. Enjoy!