This week, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Julie Shaus—a powerhouse mom of three and a fierce advocate for Down Syndrome awareness. 💪✨

She takes us through the raw and real emotions of receiving her daughter Shea’s diagnosis, how she navigated the unknown, educated herself, and ultimately found empowerment in advocacy.

We tackle the big questions—the misconceptions, the fears, and the overwhelming flood of opinions that come with parenting a child with Down Syndrome. Julie’s insight is invaluable, whether you're a parent, an ally, or just here to learn.

And of course, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st!) 🎉—because Trisomy 21 deserves the love, the awareness, and ALL the joy.

Oh, and did we mention Shea’s superpower is making people smile? 😁💙 You’ll feel it through this episode!

No, Catie’s not rolling in millions… but she did hit the jackpot in the Pre-K lottery! 🏆🎒 Jack is officially headed to school, and we’re diving into the big parenting debate: send them early or hold them back? 😬
Because, let’s be real—everyone has an opinion when it comes to parenting decisions. 🙃 We’re talking about the endless (and often unsolicited) advice, the judgment that sneaks its way in, and what we actually wish people would say instead. 🤦‍♀️💡
So whether you’re in the thick of school decisions or just here for the laughs, grab your coffee ☕ (or wine 🍷—no judgment here) and tune in! 🎧

This week, we're diving headfirst into Knockemout, VA, and breaking down Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score! 🤩 Did we love it? Absolutely. Was it over-the-top dramatic? Of course. Were we rolling our eyes at the unrealistic moments while simultaneously swooning? You bet.
📚 Ratings are in!
Danielle: 4.1 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Catie: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
We’re talking all the things—spice level 🌶️, drama 🎭, romance 💕, and the completely absurd yet somehow addicting world Lucy Score built. Plus, we read the entire series (because duh) and are ranking them in order. 🏆
And because we can’t stop reading… our March Book Club pick is 📢 Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins! 🎉 Get ready to switch things up and add some big thinking to our chaotic book stack.