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Kids grow up. It’s a fact of life. One day we’re all gonna have teenagers and with that comes with certain rites of passage like make up, shaving, and pimples. Vanessa and her sister, Erika, survived…

On this episode of the MomForce Podcast, Vanessa and her sister, Shelly, talk about creating a schedule that will work for any family. Limiting the number and type of activity each season and remembe…

Vanessa sits down with her dear friend, and very down-to-earth real mom, Jenna Rammell. Together they discuss back-to-school time, vulnerability, and maintaining your sanity as a parent. They dive de…

Every now a special moment reminds us why our photos are so important (a preschooler shedding tears over treasured pictures of his class, for instance), but often times we don’t realize how much they…

Long gone are the days of being bound by 24 exposure rolls of film (36 if you splurged). We aren’t lugging around giant SLRs as often anymore, and there simple alternatives if you just can’t find the…

Parties are a fun chance to explore your creative, crafty side. But they can also bring the pressure to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience that doesn’t always go as planned. 

Vanessa and Leah sit…

For a lot of us, summer is already wrapping up and the days of counting the pool as a bath are coming to an end. Getting kids to practice good hygiene can be a battle. Vanessa chats with her sister, …

It never fails. You prepare a home-cooked meal and your “starving” child is suddenly too full to eat. Every parent has faced obstacles when it comes to feeding their families, but we can’t be expecte…

Growing up with sisters meant a lot of fights. But it also meant you had a tight knit group of built in best friends. While not everyone grows up in such a big family, friendships of any sort are imp…

As moms, wives, and working women there is a certain expectation that we’re always reachable. Having a phone is not only important, it’s almost required! But that doesn’t mean we have to be addicted …

With 11 siblings and 7 children of her own, it’s safe to say Vanessa has experimented with a range of possibilities when it comes to allowance. Whether it’s getting paid for simple household chores, …

Let’s face it, your house isn’t going to clean itself. As families grow, so do their messes. If you want to keep your home from looking like a tornado struck, you’re going to need everyone to do thei…

There’s something about summer that seems to make kids hungrier. And with kids home all day, there’s an added challenge when it comes to meal planning. Vanessa, and her sister Shelly, discuss little …

Our MomForce has spoken and one thing on many summer bucket lists is camping! Whether your idea of camping involves a tent or a hotel room full of kids, family camp-outs are a great way to foster mem…

If you just discovered our podcast, you might be asking yourself, “Who are these people, and why another mom podcast?” Well, let us tell you!

In this episode, we introduce Vanessa Quigley, entreprene…

Babysitters are the lifeline of a Mother’s sanity. In the first part of this two-part episode, we discuss the many roles a babysitter can fill. Vanessa, and her sister Leah, break down what happens w…

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to babysitters. Whether you’re looking for a mini-camp director or are simply in need of a warm body that can dial 911 in case of emergency, babysitters are…

Are you looking for real-life, tried and true, tips and tricks to help with all the nitty-gritty stuff of mom life? Well, this podcast is for you! Join host Vanessa Quigley, mom of 7 and co-founder o…