Time with our people is at the tippy top of the list of what fill us up. Whether that includes a planned out event or an intentionally unplanned evening, this time together is extra special. As 6 moms of 18 kids, our favorite family nights cover the gamut. From Rebecca's home cooked comfort food kicking off a night with her boys to Emilee's favorite plans matching each season we've all found a few things that act like magnets.

Does raising a glass with friends or family have anything to do with the contents of that glass? As we chat about how we feel about alcohol there are a few things we all agree on - 1) your relationship with alcohol is personal and we don't judge, 2) that relationship can and likely will evolve over time and 3) recognizing how our bodies feel and our demanding mom lifestyles has changed the game.

Giving of your time, talent, passions and resources is wildly important. As Winston Churchill said, "We make a living by what we get and we make a life by what we give." And, as 6 moms, we are hoping to instill this love for our neighbors as we raise our children to be good humans. As Emilee noted, "I believe we are all called to give back, but in this phase of life, building the next generation of givers is crucial to our future society."

If preparing for cold and flu season was a recipe, we would start with the flu shot, mix in stocking up on some comfort items, add a dash of soap and bake it with our fingers crossed. While we can't control if anyone in our families gets a bug (or, God forbid, mom goes down!), we can takes some steps to try to keep a cold or flu at bay or be ready for it if it strikes. As Rebecca notes, "Benjamin Franklin said, 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,' and that is m

Seeing our kids love a sport, a game and a team is a great feeling, but all of the behind-the-scenes parent management of keeping up with the schedule can be a lot. As Ashley puts it, "Managing kids’ sports schedules might be my unofficial side hustle." But, as 6 moms of 18 kids, we have learned a few tricks along the way that simplify the chaos - a little bit.

Showing up for a friend rain or shine matters. When we can lend support, lighten a load, help someone feel less alone, seen or carried by their community when things are hard, it can mean a lot - even if we feel powerless to help fix the challenge. But, in those moments, it can be hard to know what to do, how to help and what will matter most. Read on to hear ideas that we've turned to support our dearest friends.

Dinner preparing itself while you're on the go- we're here for it! Coming home to wonderful smells and a kitchen that is already cleaned up, but has a meal ready - yes! Crockpot recipes that are crowd favorites and make for easier weeknights, less clean up and great leftovers- we're spilling some tried and true options.

As the sun rises a little later, sets a little earlier and the temps start to dip, we settle in to cozy season - aka fall. This time of year lends itself to a plethora of activities and ways to savor the season - while it reminds us to settle in and get cozy.

Whether on the sidelines of our kids' games, gathering with friends and neighbors to watch a game on TV or simply having a game on in the background, the sounds of football are all around us this time of year. What do we love most about football season? Well, it differs between us, but what we do agree on is how the excitement around the game is contagious and how it brings us together.

Woman who lead by example, have built powerful lives and businesses, inspire those around them and leave a wake of motivation in their path- we not only admire them, but we learn from them.

From simple walks to exciting plans, from weekly routines to the rare outing- all of us have run the gamut for our date night routines and favorite ideas. As with many things, our date nights have evolved over time as our familes have grown. When our babies were little, it may have felt hard to get away, but that time felt more rejuvenating.

Whether a birthday tradition includes a morning surprise, a homemade surprise themed cake, balloons or an exciting trip - what holds true about all of our favorite ways to celebrate is making sure our people feel special. On someone's special day, whether our kids, hubbies or our own, knowing that the people around you love seeing you shine and feel loved makes the day.

From Scottsdale to Nantucket, from a lake house to a camping ground, our favorite girls trips may not have a lot in common - except, they all leave us with a similar feeling. Filled up and connected. though it is hard to get away with kids of all ages, the time we spend connecting with great friends, laughing until it hurts, relaxing in a different place and genuinely enjoying each other's c

Starting a new school year comes with lots of emotions, lots of activities and lots of things to juggle. With 18 kids between 6 moms, this is a busy and exciting time of year. How do we prepare our kids and ourselves for all that a new school year bring? With grace, organization, tackling one thing at a time, meal prepping and realizing that our presence and steadiness in this time of transition is really what's worth prioritizing.

When it comes to all the changes happening in our bodies as we approach perimenopause and menopause, we have way more questions than answers. From brain fog and fatigue to weight gains and hot flashes, this time of our life can be a barrel of laughs. Well, we have treat for you! This week, we found an expert to answer all of our questions. Alexis Dunne, MD MSCP is a board certified internal medicine physician who also runs a virtual menopause clinic.

With kids ranging from 11th grade to 1st grade, we are all at various stages of the parenting game. And, each of us have struggled with knowing the right timing for a cell phone for our kids. In Ali and Ashely's case, that time hasn't come yet. For Rebecca, with a Junior in High School, she's crossed that bridge, has a cell phone contract with her kids and has learned a lot along the way. Find 5 perspectives on this tricky milestone.

We all agree - tacos are a crowd pleaser! With the myriad of ways that the mixings for tacos can be sliced and diced - the options really feel endless. Between vegetarian enchiladas and pulled pork nachos, wait until you check out Rebecca's go-tos. Jen even turns to breakfast tacos - why not? With the ease of throwing them together quickly and the ability to reheat them simply for a post-pracitce dinner see how we celebrate Taco Tuesday (or any day that ends in "Y"!).

Parenting can be the hardest and the most rewarding job we'll ever face. Every season brings new experiences, new milestones, new memories and new challenges. Luckily, we have each other, we have our friends, colleagues, parents and even complete strangers to offer advice along the way. 6 moms with 18 kids combined share the best advice they've ever received.

If the feeling of having your nails "done" is something you enjoy and make time for is a totally personal preference. Between the 6 of us, we have 6 different thoughts on the topic - from no interest at all to a standing appointment in a salon every 3 weeks. Plus, 3 of us have at home options that we've become addicted to as well.

Where in the world do you feel inspired, in awe of your surroundings, full of wonder, most like yourself and totally comfortable? Where do you crave, long for, look forward to and always want to go back? 6 moms share our favorite places in the entire world and just what makes them so special. From the special memories made in each place, to the feeling we get just thinking about being there and the magnetism that pulls us back, we each share our favorite place below.