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We’re back with another Ask Abbys episode, answering your burning questions from our voicemail hotline! Should grandparents ask permission before buying your kids gifts? How do you handle family members posting pictures of your children online? And how do you overcome the fear of starting a family? Plus, Abby shares why she almost couldn’t leave baby Fisher for her first date night with Matt, her hilarious postpartum brain fog, and some VERY unexpected pregnancy dreams!

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Always Hungry
Abigails Recipe: Taco Soup
https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/taco-soup-recipe/

Abby’s Recipe: Arugula Salad
Salad Ingredients:
- Arugula
- Freshly Grated Parmesean
- Thinly Sliced Green Apples
- Homemade Dressing

Dressing Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1–2 tsp honey
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Chapters:
2:19 - Pilates event
5:25 - The Hope & the Hard
14:40 - First date w/out the baby
19:05 - Wow, that's crazy
19:12 - Shane Gillis
27:21 - Staying at friend's houses
34:15 - Ask Abbys
34:31 - Holidays
52:06 - Family and Friendship
1:19:10 - Just for fun!
1:38:37 - Always Hungry

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This week, we’re talking about all the fall traditions we’re NOT doing this year. From matching family costumes and scary movies to putting babies in pumpkins, we’re sharing our Halloween hot takes, costume fails, and the Pinterest mom trends that are just too much work.

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Chapters:
02:02 - The Hope and the Hard
14:27 - Pregnancy scare
24:14 - Wow, That's Crazy!
34:06 - Gypsy Rose
49:58 - Things we're opting out of this Fall
1:12:33 - Ask Abbys
1:28:19 - Always Hungry
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This week, we’re recapping our road trip with five kids under five — from $30 apple juice and restaurant chaos to everything we learned about traveling with friends. We’re also sharing our biggest tips for finding compatible travel buddies, navigating different parenting styles, and making trips with kids actually enjoyable.

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Always Hungry

Abby: Tomato Cucumber SaladIngredients:1 pack Flavor bomb tomatoes1-2 English cucumbers depending on if you use big Costco pack of tomatoes or small one1 bell pepper (optional, I don’t always add this in)1 package of mintOlive oilRed wine vinegarSalt & pepperInstructions:Cut tomatoes in half, skin cucumber cut in quarters, dice the bell pepper and remove mint from stems and finely chop the leaves. Combine it all and top with a good amount of olive oil and red wine vinegar to taste and add salt and pepper.Abigail: Homemade Taco Seasoningwww.heatherdisarro.com/single-batch-taco-seasoning

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Chapters:
1:19 - Pregnancy/Postpartum catch up
4:10 - The Hope the Hard
16:06 - Newport family trip
28:09 - Balboa Island
41:14 - Audience poll
47:50 - Tips for traveling with friends
54:27 - Travel compatibility
59:39 - Ask Abbys
1:11:28 - Always Hungry

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This week, we’re sharing the things we’re surprisingly bad at, hidden talents, and bucket list skills we want to master. We also open up about navigating grief one year later, mom guilt, and the ethics of reality T.V.

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Chapters:
2:06 - The Hope the Hard
18:54 - Wow, That's Crazy
19:07 - Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
31:59 - Always Thinking
36:04 - Hidden Talents
1:06:59 - Bucket list
1:17:54 - Book Club
1:22:08 - Ask Abbys
1:33:45 - Always Hungry

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This week, we’re getting into some of the internet’s latest controversies, from Sydney Sweeney to the viral HYROX runner; sharing wild in-law stories; and talking about the family boundaries we’ve learned to set in our own marriages. Plus, we debate maternity photos, and get into how to love your in-laws, avoid family gossip, and set boundaries without tearing relationships apart.

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Always Hungry:

Abigail | Pumpkin Pie Crisp

https://thenovicechefblog.com/pumpkin-pie-crisp/

Abby | Berry Pecan Salad from Kneaders

Ingredients: Spring Mix, Chicken, Feta Cheese, Raspberries, Candied Pecans, Strawberries, Blueberries, Onion Slices and Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette dressing.

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Chapters:
01:02 - The Hope & the Hard
04:32 - Binky struggles
09:07 - Post vacation blues
14:38 - Wow, that's crazy
14:52 - Sydney Sweeney Ad Controversy
32:24 - Pastor's Wife Documentary
47:39 - High Rocks Runner controversy
57:40 - In-Laws
58:41 - In-Law Horror Storie
1:10:35 - Tips for loving your in-law
1:22:03 - Patreon
1:39:54 - Always Hungry
1:43:36 - Ask Abby

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