Cold Coffee, Hot Mess Podcast

The Friday Fix: How To Crack Open Kiddy Convo and a Merry Mess-Up

It's Friday! And today Olivia is joined by the wonderful Alex Burgess, who is filling in for our favourite boss lady, Nadean. Our Friday Fix kicks off with a 'Jingle (Not Quite) All The Way' whinge followed by a life-saving parenting hack all parents need in their phone, as well as a clever conversation-starting technique by Alex to get kids to open up. These fun and effective prompts can help you create meaningful chit chat post school pick up and gain insight into your little one's day (and head!)
 
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Alex's Chit-Chat Cheat Code:
If you wanted to make everyone on the plant smile, how would you do it?
If you had a time machine where would you go and why?
What is one thing you would change about the world?
Imagine you just won a million dollars, what would you buy first?
What is something that helps you fall asleep at night?
If you could change your whole name, what would you change it to?
If he sky could rain food, what food would you like for it to rain down?
What is something that makes our family special
If our whole family lived in a zo, what kind of animals would each person be?

Style and Beauty Secrets: Leigh Campbell’s Tips for Looking Good and Feeling Confident

In today's episode of the Cold Coffee, Hot Mess podcast, Olivia and Nadean are joined by the fabulous Leigh Campbell, a multi-talented mama, fashion and beauty expert, founder of Brillo Beauty and podcast host. Leigh dishes us her practical advice on juggling mum-life with all its twists and turns, fashion, makeup, and getting through the chaos unscathed. Touching on postpartum fashion, the power of outfits in boosting confidence, Leigh's go-to brands and beauty products, as well as her helpful parenting hacks, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to embrace the chaos and live a fabulous, hot mess life!
Brands & Products mentioned:
Kmart Steamer
Brillo Beauty Butter
Ribbed Padded Marcs Spencer Swimsuit
THE Amazon Leggings
 

The Friday Fix: The Magic of Christmas (Shopping)

Get ready to dive into the Chrissy spirit with our hosts Olivia and Nadean on this Friday Fix as they start the countdown to the big day with gift-giving dilemmas,  ingenious tips for saving money while shopping and the greatest debate of them all, to elf or not to elf. We're full swing into the silly season so tune in with your favourite cold caffinated beverage for a dose of festive cheer and some lighthearted banter to help you giggle through the mental load of December (with or without your sanity intact). Join us over in the Cold Coffee Facebook group for some giftspiration or just to whinge with the wine! 

Part 2: Growing Up A Girl Without Shame: Building Trust, Confidence, and Navigating Tough Topics With Our Daughters

We're back for part two of our conversation with Kasey Edwards who shares her invaluable insights on maintaining strong mother-daughter relationships as daughters grow older and the need for conversations about bodies, boundaries and potential dangers. Kasey puts us in our daughter's shoes as we discuss punshiment, self-loathing and shame and how we can help our children make better choices.  
Don't miss out on Kasey's free resources for helpng girls build body confidence and select good friends and you can sign up for Kasey's online course as a family to get everyone on the same page when it comes to raising resilient, self-embracing daughters. 
Share part one and part two of our important discussion with Kasey Edwards, best-selling author of "Raising Girls Who Like Themselves" and help break the generational challenges of growing up a girl. 

The Friday Fix: Group Gifting Sucks Baubles

It's Friday! And before we get to enjoy our beverage of choice, Nadean and Olivia have a gift-giving quandry and they need your advice! Our little one's class reputation is on the line, so we're on the hunt for the BEST teacher gifts that teachers actually WANT to receive. And to celebrate the first day of Summer, our buzzy mosquito mates are out in force. Nadean has the ultimate hack to scratch that itch, while Olivia's got the whole galaxy insde a pair of ski goggles. Um, what? The silly season is upon us so jump on in to your weekly Friday Fix to get the best hacks to help you through the next couple of weeks. And don't forget to join us in the Cold Coffee, Hot Mess Facebook Group!

Part 1: It Ends With Me - How You Can Change Your Daughter’s Life with Raising Girls Expert Kasey Edwards

Strap in, grab the Kleenex and get ready for some ground-breaking generational change. In part one of a very special episode with best-selling author of "Raising Girls Who Like Themselves", Kasey Edwards, Nadean and Olivia are diving deep into the complexities of raising confident girls in spite of everything that has come before. Sharing their own personal struggles and experiences, we ask Kasey all the hard questions on how to help our daughters reframe their thinking about beauty, femininity, self-empowerment and why society treats girls differently. We've got the phrases, scenarios and a free resource guide produced by Kasey Edwards to help you communicate, connect with and empower your daughter even when there's other family members who just don't get the message. So get ready for an important conversation on how we can rewrite the narrative for our daughters, and even better - there's even more to come! Stay tuned for Part 2! 
 
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Download Kasey's FREE conversation starter guide on how to open conversation and develop a trusting relationship with your daughter. 
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The Friday Fix: Black Friday Hacks For The Best Deals on Beauty, Fashion and Toys

It's Black Friday! So Nadean and Robyn are giving you the ultimate hack list on all the best deals you don't want to miss. From skincare to beauty products, bed sheets and even eco-friendly underwear, we've got you covered. And if you're looking for the best toy deals or that perfect Christmas day dress, we've got those deals too. Plus, don't forget to support small businesses this Black Friday. Check out our One Fine Baby Black Friday Sale Guide for incredible deals from some amazing brands. We've got discounts of up to 70% off and new brands and sales added daily, so this Friday Fix is all about saving big and making your Chrissy shopping a breeze!

Unwrapping the Best Christmas Gifts Your Kids Will Actually Use

This week Nadean is joined by special guest Robyn from the One Fine Baby team, as they solve all your Christmas shopping woes with gift ideas for babies and toddlers, ranging from imaginative play toys, to educational games and what will actually keep your kids entertained outdoors. From baby's first Christmas to their twelfth Christmas, we've got some great ideas for your kids or loved ones. Plus, we've collated a Best of Baby Black Friday Deals list here to help you save time AND money for all things pregnancy and baby related this sale season.
See below some of Nadean and Robyn's ultimate kids gifting guide from today's podcast:
Ikea Kitchen Set
Feed Me type toys
Doll Stroller
Fat Brain Toy 
Picnic Activity Tables
Jumping Castle
Baby/Toddler Climbing Equipment

The Friday Fix: Hot Hair Summer and Stress-Free Christmas Shopping

This Friday Alex is back behind the mic with Olivia as they plot their hot girl hair era and reveal their secret to achieving fabulous locks without breaking the bank. Alex is solo parenting through the next few weeks but she's on top of her gifting game and sharing how to stay sane at the shops. Plus, don't miss their top picks for the perfect party dresses! And here's where you come in: Liv's got a $100 Iconic voucher burning a hole in her pocket and she's looking for your savvy suggestions on how to spend it. So, grab your coffee, and let's kick off the weekend with your favorite Friday fix!

Detangling Toddler Tantrums with Sarah from Secure Foundations

In this week's episode, hosts Olivia and Nadean are joined by the amazing Sarah Bolitho, child play expert and the brain behind Secure Foundations, we’re unraveling the mysteries of those epic toddler tantrums. Sarah’s dropping some serious knowledge bombs on how to navigate the stormy seas of setting boundaries while still keeping it kind. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of understanding our tiny humans, and find out how to strengthen those heart-to-heart connections with our kiddos. It’s all about balancing love and limits, and we’re here to spill all the tea (or should we say coffee?) on making it work!
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