• Life in the TRENCHES! Mom Hacks, Roommate Stage & Real Talk with Katie Beach
    Sep 8 2025
    This week on Bottle Service, we’re joined by the amazing Katie Beach — mom of 2 (soon to be 3!), content creator, and one of the brightest lights in the motherhood space. If you follow Katie on Instagram or TikTok, you already know her for her refreshingly real yet positive take on mom life... which, let’s be honest, is the content we all need more of! In this episode we cover SO MUCH— from navigating the “roommate stage” with your partner, to embracing life as a Type C mom. Going for baby #3, building "the village", being in the “dead parents club,” and of course, a few of the countless parenting hacks she’s become known for. For anyone else DEEP in the motherhood trenches, this episode is for you! Want more from our guest this week? Follow Katie Beach on Instagram @thekatiebeach Or on TikTok @thekatiebeach Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠Amazon⁠ Shop ⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠More labs⁠ - Help your body bounce back after a night (or day) of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 25% off with Code THEBIGKID ⁠Thrive Market⁠ - Stock up your pantry with the Thrive Market’s Back to School Sale! ThriveMarket.com/bottleservice ⁠Quince⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Quince.com/BOTTLESERVICE Cozey - Transform your living space today with Cozey! Grow Therapy - Find the right therapist for you today! GrowTherapy.com/BOTTLESERVICE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Wait, How Much?! Navigating the Financial World of Fertility Treatments with Claire Tomkins
    Sep 1 2025
    Now WAIT—I know what you’re thinking… finance is probably your least favorite “F” word too. But when it comes to family planning and fertility treatments, it’s an important piece of the puzzle. We’ve talked about the emotional side of fertility struggles and IVF on the show before, but today we’re pulling back the curtain on the financial reality. Because let’s be honest—things like IVF, egg freezing, and other treatments can be really expensive. And to make matters more complicated, insurance doesn’t always cover them. So what are we supposed to do? This week, Claire Tomkins, CEO & Founder of Future Family (and mom of three via IVF) joins the show. After six rounds of IVF (and over $100K) to conceive her first child, she became passionate about making fertility care more accessible and founded Future Family to help others navigate the process. In this episode, we cover: ✨ The real costs behind IVF, egg freezing, and other common fertility treatments ✨ Creative ways to make treatments more financially manageable ✨ The role of insurance and what to look out for in your benefits ✨ Claire’s personal advice for anyone thinking about or currently going through the process If you or someone you love is exploring fertility treatments, this episode is a must-listen! Want more from our guest this week? Website: www.futurefamily.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/futurefamilyfertility/ Claire LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-tomkins-b122422/ Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall Share some Laughs: @bigkidproblems Check out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKP Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon Shop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night (or day) of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 25% off with Code THEBIGKID Thrive Market - Stock up your pantry with the Thrive Market’s Back to School Sale! Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Cozey - Transform your living space today with Cozey! Grow Therapy - Find the right Therapist for you today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • SAYONARA SUMMER!
    Aug 25 2025
    It's the end of Summer and Sarah couldnt be happier. After a long season of trying to make fun family memories, Sarah spirals about Summer expectations, the stress of family vacations, overheating, in-laws and more. Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠ Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. ⁠⁠Thrive Market ⁠⁠- Stock up your pantry with the Thrive Market’s Back to School Sale! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! ⁠⁠Cozey⁠⁠ - Transform your living space today with Cozey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Fertility Struggles, IVF, and Preparing to be a 1st Time Mom with Nicole Pellegrino!
    Aug 18 2025
    We have a special episode this week with content creator, first-time mom-to-be, and someone many of you might recognize from Betches, Nicole Pellegrino! Nicole shares her personal trying-to-conceive story, what the IVF process really looks like, and how it feels to finally be pregnant after working so hard to get here. Whether you’ve faced fertility challenges yourself, are currently in the thick of it, or simply want to better understand the journey, this episode is one is one you won’t want to miss! Want more from our Guest this week? Nicole Pellegrino Instagram & TikTok Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠More labs⁠⁠ - Help your body bounce back after a night (or day) of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 25% off with Code THEBIGKID ⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠ Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. ⁠⁠Thrive Market ⁠⁠- Stock up your pantry with the Thrive Market’s Back to School Sale! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! ⁠⁠Cozey⁠⁠ - Transform your living space today with Cozey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Starting School! How to Prep your Little, Ace Drop-Off, and Handle the Unexpected
    Aug 11 2025
    Starting school is a big transition, and not just for our littles! In this episode, we discuss how to prepare your little one for this big change, tried-and-true tactics for smoother drop-offs, some surprises to look out for (my kid said WHAT?!) and so much more! Resources from the Episode: Maisey Goes to Preschool Daniel Tiger Goes to School Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠Amazon⁠ Shop ⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠More labs⁠ - Help your body bounce back after a night (or day) of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 25% off with Code THEBIGKID ⁠BZIGO⁠ Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. ⁠Thrive Market ⁠- Stock up your pantry with the Thrive Market’s Back to School Sale! ⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! ⁠Cozey⁠ - Transform your living space today with Cozey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Back from Break and Ready to Overshare!
    Aug 4 2025
    We’re back, baby! After an impromptu summer break, Sarah is back in studio (her bed) and ready to tackle your burning questions in this special AMA episode! We cover a WIDE range of topics today, from mom guilt to clingy toddlers, Summer House lore, potty training, PPD and everything in between! Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall Share some Laughs: @bigkidproblems Check out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKP Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon Shop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night (or day) of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 25% off with Code THEBIGKID BZIGO Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Thrive Market - Stock up your pantry with the Thrive Market’s Back to School Sale! ⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Cozey - Transform your living space today with Cozey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Don't get in the way of PLAY! Parenting Hacks, Summer Survival, and everything in between with Chelsea Anderson!
    Jun 30 2025
    What if getting your kids to do chores, play independently, and go to bed without a battle wasn’t just a fantasy? This week, we’re making that dream a little more real with help from Chelsea Anderson — aka the Michael Jordan of Babysitting. Chelsea is a former professional babysitter turned content creator who’s built a loyal following by sharing genius, real-world hacks that make life with kids easier (and way more fun!) Think of her as your modern-day Mary Poppins — with practical tips that actually work. Whether you're in the thick of toddler chaos, trying to survive the summer with your sanity intact, or just need a few new tricks up your sleeve, this episode is packed with creative ideas, helpful advice, and plenty of "why didn’t I think of that?" moments. Enjoy! Want more from Chelsea? Instagram: @Chelsea_Explains TikTok: @chelseaexplainsitall Check out her Patreon for fun printouts and more HERE! Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out the NEW IG @bottleserviceBKP Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon Shop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠: From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Quince.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Down Bad Crying at the YMCA
    Jun 23 2025
    Sarah spirals this week and shares several things that made her irrationally emotional. She also discusses childcare costs and ways she's trying to hack the system, going "into the unknown" and more! This one is unhinged in the best way, enjoy! Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠Amazon⁠ Shop ⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠: From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Quince.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins