The Mom Room

Did you know budgeting as a mom doesn't mean cutting everything?! Alli Williams (Financialli Focused) paid off $154,000 of debt (and kept the takeout) and she's sharing all her secrets.
On today's episode of The Mom Room, Renee admits she avoids opening her bank account all year till she is forced to face her accountant. Which is why Alli is here to make the dreaded finance conversations easier to approach. Alli walks Renee through where to start, why food and online shopping are where most families overspend, and why every couple needs separate fun money accounts. She explains the 30-day money audit that separates facts from feelings and how you can plan for unexpected costs so they are no longer unexpected (vet bills, Christmas, sports registrations).

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October 29th 2026: It’s time for a "life latel"y catch-up, and honestly, last week was A WEEK. I’m talking about feeling exhausted by 1 PM, having zero motivation to get to the gym, and wondering whether it’s perimenopause, ADHD, or just a rough stretch. You know that feeling when you’re usually a productive person and suddenly don’t feel like yourself? That’s where I’ve been.
Then I'm into the everyday chaos: a house seemingly run by spiders, a meatloaf mystery, school uniforms that don’t stand a chance, and a shower renovation courtesy of my husband. Plus, what I’m reading, what I'm watching, and the mudroom closet makeover I cannot wait for.
A little motherhood, a little midlife, and a lot of “please tell me this happens at your house, too.”
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Kristi Hemric is raising four kids in New York City, and the stoop of her townhouse has become a full-on neighborhood event.
When scaffolding from the building next door covered her house for almost three years, Kristi hung pink flowers over the front door just to make herself happier. Then people started stopping to take pictures. Renee and Kristi talk about choosing the city over the suburbs, why she and her husband build every stoop themselves with their kids, the couples who now propose on her steps, and a Halloween night that went through 18,000 pieces of candy and 2,000 Lego kits by 7:30! Kristi also admits she still gets the ick saying the word influencer at a school cocktail party.

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October 22nd, 2026: Think Disney World is just another theme park with characters walking around? I used to think that, too. Then I went, and now I’m the person obsessing over everything from the gift shops to the bathroom placement. 😂
In this solo episode of The Mom Room, I’m recapping our recent hosted family trip to Walt Disney World and sharing the things first-time visitors might not expect. We’re talking surprisingly good food, entertainment that goes way beyond the rides, easy transportation, mobile food ordering, and the little details that make the experience fun for adults, too.
I also answer your questions about adding a park visit before a Disney cruise, character dining, and our favourite moments, including the ride that left Milo and me absolutely soaking wet. Whether you’re planning your first Disney World vacation or wondering why people are so obsessed, this episode will help you understand the hype.
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Sam Kelly shares how to stop carrying the entire mental load of motherhood by teaching your children to notice and do.
Sam Kelly, creator and author of Notice and Do, joins Renee to dismantle the cycle of unequal domestic labor. They discuss the frustration of acting as the family's default manager and why waiting for a partner to notice needs is not a sustainable long-term solution. Instead of continuing to carry the invisible workload, Sam outlines a practical framework for empowering children to own their household responsibilities. From noticing garbage on the floor to managing laundry cycles, Sam explains how even young toddlers can learn to see what needs to be done. They discuss why this is a direct path to raising empathetic, capable children and how to initiate these shifts when you are already feeling burned out and overwhelmed.

Pre-order Sam's new book Notice and Do wherever you buy your books and follow her at @samkelly_world.

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Freestyle: Get 30% off your first 3 months of a Freestyle diaper subscription at freestyle.world/MOMROOM with code MOMROOM. That's a full month of premium diapers delivered to your door for just $49/month for your first 3 months.
HIYA: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/MOMROOM.
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Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.
Skims Undergarments: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com/momroom #skimspartner
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