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On the Mess Express

On the Mess Express

By: Craig and Vanessa
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We’re your fearless conductors, navigating the wild world of parenting, relationships, community, and all those chaotic little disasters in between. Expect unfiltered stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of relatable stuff that’ll have you shouting, “SAME." No filters. No fluff. Just real and raw content, one episode at a time. Hop aboard the Mess Express — where the only thing more real than the convo is the mess behind it. #parenthood #parenting #marriage #relationships #podcast #marriagegoals #community #humor #family #raisingkidsCraig and Vanessa Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Thanksgiving Special- Questionable cooking with the Simpson's
    Oct 13 2025

    In this Thanksgiving special episode, Craig and Vanessa prepare festive dishes and drinks for their family gathering. They explore new recipes, including a Brussels sprouts casserole and a buffalo chicken dip served in carved pumpkins. The duo shares laughs and challenges while cooking, culminating in a taste test of their festive cocktail, which doesn't go as planned. The episode wraps up with reflections on Thanksgiving traditions and gratitude for their audience.

    #onthemessexpress #thanksgiving #happythanksgiving #cooking #cookingwins #cookingfails #family #festive #cocktails #pumpkins #apps #casserole #marriagehumor #husbandandwife #marriage #couplegoals #cooktogether #banter #laughs



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    42 mins
  • The Fall Files Con’t - The Cursed Casserole
    Oct 6 2025

    In this episode, Craig and Vanessa Simpson discuss their experiences and memories related to Thanksgiving, including family traditions, the challenges of hosting, and the humorous mishaps with green bean casserole. They also talk about the sober movement, in particular, sober October and their sponsor, Benjamin Tree Farm, and the various attractions it offers. The episode concludes with reflections on gratitude and the importance of family.

    #fall #familyfun #traditions #memories #benjamintreefarm #thanksgiving #thankful #grateful #pumpkinpatch #giveway #sobermovement #ontario #exploreontario #kitchenerwaterloo #community #supportlocal

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    52 mins
  • The Fall Files- Parenting Isn’t Pinterest Perfect
    Sep 29 2025

    In this episode, Craig and Vanessa discuss the arrival of fall and the excitement of seasonal activities. They share their experiences with boys night adventures, the challenges of back-to-school routines, and their recent visit to Shuh Orchards for apple picking. The couple emphasizes the importance of supporting local businesses and creating memorable family outings during the fall season.

    #supportlocal #community #fall #shuhorchards #family #familytime #parenting #parenthood #appleorchard #traditions #memories #ontario #funonthefarm


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    1 hr and 2 mins
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