Best Impulsive Mama Podcasts (2024)

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S4 EP12: Crashing and Cruising 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

35:31

It's the end of the school year and the Besties are PUMPED! And speaking of...the Besties are catching up on the Vanderpump drama, aging gracefully, Martha Stuart on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and the upcoming season of the Golden Bachelor. Erika is also breaking down her agent training trip on the Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney…

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S4 EP11: Busy Seasons, Botox Call-Outs, and Summer Fun! 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

25:28

The end of the school year is BUSY and the Besties are feeling it! Between kids, activities, work, and travel, the Besties are doing, well, their best, and are breaking down recent life events and random updates. Not only do listeners get a behind the scenes look at life, but the Besties are also talking summer movies, TV shows, Botox call-outs, Di…

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S4 EP10: The One Where the Besties Go to Turks! 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

34:55

Oh, the Besties are at it again! Not only are they sharing all of the fun details from Erika's 40th birthday trip to Turks and Caicos, but they are also chatting golf tournaments, Wi-Fi theories, end-of-the-year chaos, and are playing a fun little game. They are also diving into some fun pop culture topics (who just had a baby at 79?!) and are answ…

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S4 EP9: 40th Birthdays, Skin Treatment, Unique Phobias, and More!! 34:52

1+ y ago34:52

34:52

Hi from Turks and Caicos! The Besties and their husbands are on location while celebrating Erika's 40th birthday in a fabulous location. But no fear! They have been saving so many fun topics for your listening pleasure! Erika is giving us an update on her skin, Shay is sharing the phobias that keep her from eating mayo and wearing socks, they are b…

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S4 EP8: Motorcycles, Bikes, and Tacos... Oh My! 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

33:25

Oh friends! This episode contains so many updates, opinions, reviews and some excellent listener questions! We are giving you an update on the motorcyclist, Erika's trip to Santa Barbara and her unsuccessful bike ride, Shay's review of Taco Bueno recommended by Sheaffer (per listener request), and the Love is Blind reunion fail! Listeners are askin…

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S4 EP7: Erika Screams, Shay is Impulsive, Howie Mandel, and TEENS! 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

32:50

Today's episode has us going behind the scenes of a true best friend chat. We are talking about how we handle emergency situations, Erika's eczema, and impulsive (neon) decisions. We are also going DEEP into breaking down the Tom Sandoval interview on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast. Do Erika and Shay have the same opinion? Spoiler alert...they…

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S4 EP6: Babies, Barbies, and is Love Really Blind?! 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

33:47

Episode 6 is a fun one! The Besties are chatting about EVERYTHING from why in the world Shay is back at the dentist (and embarrassing middle schoolers) to the new Barbie movie to Netflix shows and MORE! Who just had twins?! What is happening with Love is Blind?! And of course, YOUR Listener Questions! Guys, these questions are good! We are talking …

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S4 EP 5: Battle of the Chicken, Ultimate Girl's Trip, and Celebrities in the Bathroom 34:36

1+ y ago34:36

34:36

We aren’t too chicken to break down…chicken?! In today’s episode, the Besties are tackling the serious topic of comparing two popular chicken chains (and their sauces): Raising Cane’s or Chick-fil-a? Only one shall prevail! They are also diving into the third season of Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip (oh the drama!), celebrity bathroom sightin…

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S4 EP4: Taylor Swift, Chris Harrison, Easter, birthdays, and Sally Hepworth Channeling Dateline Drama 36:47

1+ y ago36:47

36:47

Today's Episode is a FUN one! Erika and Shay are sharing all about Taylor Swift taking over Dallas, new TV Shows, rumors of Chris Harrison coming back to the Bachelor, Easter plans, and old movies. Will Shay ever stop watching When Harry Met Sally? What are the Besties' favorite household gadgets? Who made uncomfortable noises at a couples massage?…

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S4 EP3: Bible Studies, the Bachelor, and...Urinal Etiquette? 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

36:06

In today's episode, the Besties are really taking you behind the scenes of life as best friends! Besides tasting another interesting grocery store find, Erika and Shay are chatting about the most recent Bachelor season, a favorite Bible study, sunscreen application, and urinal etiquette. Yes, you read that correctly! Our random listener questions h…

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S4 EP2: Weekend Adventures and Pop Culture Fun! 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

Did the Besties just release a second episode in the same week?! Why, yes, they sure did! In today's episode, Erika and Shay are recapping their weekends, talking Vanderpump Rules drama, tasting some interesting treats and drinks, chatting about a new documentary and answering your listener questions! Birthdays and baby names are on the docket for …

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S4 EP1: New Year, New Season, New Format 40:52

1+ y ago40:52

40:52

After a long, unavoidable break, the Besties are BACK with Season 4 of the Bestie Breakdown. Not only do we have a new season, but we have a new format! We are talking about all things pop culture, TV shows we are binging, interesting flavors of ice cream and easter candy, tracking our family members, and more! Not everything has changed though! We…

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S3 EP6: Breaking Down Black Friday 55:16

2y ago55:16

55:16

It's the week before Thanksgiving and the Besties are BREAKING DOWN BLACK FRIDAY! From when/how they shop to what they buy, how's it changed over the years and whether or not they go in person or stay online, it's all in today's episode. Plus, Shay and Erika chat all things Thanksgiving from their plans this year, to what they're bringing to the me…

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S3 EP5: Bestie Chat #1 52:48

2y ago52:48

52:48

After a fun breakdown of all things Bravo, by popular demand, this week on the Bestie Breakdown, the ladies are having a Girlfriend Chat! Erika and Shay are chatting about all thing pop culture, TV, Christmas movies, and one of their least favorite parts of parenting...braces. They are also talking all about Christmas decor, shopping for Christmas …

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S3 EP4: Breaking Down Bravo 1:12:00

2y ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Is it a guilty pleasure if you don't feel guilty...because the Besties definitely don't feel guilty for the pleasure that is the Bravo TV network! That's right! The Besties are Breaking Down Bravo! From Housewives past and present, to Vanderpump Rules, Summer House, Below Deck and Southern Charm, Erika and Shay are sharing their thoughts, opinions,…

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S3 EP3: Breaking Down Would You Rather 59:20

2y ago59:20

59:20

Would it be an episode of the Bestie Breakdown if there wasn't trouble in the recording studio? LOL! After a tumultuous experience with trying to record Episode 3, the Besties are back with a fabulous and fun game of Would You Rather? Erika and Shay are making tough choices about wishes, aging, music, movies, secrets, swapping husbands and kids, fo…

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S3 EP2: Breaking Down First Timer's Guide to Oktoberfest 1:01:28

2y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Guten tag! The Besties are back from an EPIC 40th birthday celebratory vacation at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany and are here to break it all down for you with their First Timer's Guide to Oktoberfest. From the planning of and travel days, to the history, tours, food and drinks, Erika and Shay are here to share their tips and tricks for having a f…

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S3 EP1: Breaking Down Down There 1:01:31

2y ago1:01:31

1:01:31

They are BACK! The greatly anticipated return of the Bestie Breakdown is FINALLY here for Season Three! Erika and Shay may be in a new studio space, but they are definitely the same besties...who communicate an inordinate number of times each day. The Besties are answering your listener questions, recapping summer, talking about some fall TV, and a…

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S2 EP 40: Breaking Down Season 2 {Finale} 1:01:33

2+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Awww! It is the last episode of Season 2, and the Besties are breaking down the whole season! Erika and Shay are answering listener emails and messages from the past 20 episodes and are sharing key updates along the way. Shay keeps us in the loop on her texting situation, how organizing with a digital calendar is going , and most importantly, how h…

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S2 EP 39: Breaking Down Blogging 1:01:39

2+ y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

By popular demand, the Besties are Breaking Down Blogging! Erika and Shay have been in the blogging world since 2007 and know a bit about being "influencers" in the space. Over the years, what started as a hobby has turned into fulfilling careers and created lasting connections and relationships. The besties have shared so much, including the ups a…

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S2 EP 38: Breaking Down Potty Training 49:18

2+ y ago49:18

49:18

This week on the Bestie Breakdown, Erika and Shay are breaking down one of the most challenging and traumatic events of parenthood...POTTY TRAINING. From the wins to the many MANY fails, the girls are chatting all about the who, what, when, where, and hows of how they potty trained their own kids. Is Andrew as good at training kids as he is at trai…

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S2 EP 37: Breaking Down Kids' Birthdays 59:43

2+ y ago59:43

59:43

By listener request, the Besties are back with an exciting new episode--Breaking Down Kids' Birthdays! As moms with 8 kids between them, the Besties have thrown a LOT of birthday parties. From parties at home, to parties at activities centers and restaurants, to resort days, hotels, birthday trips and more, Erika and Shay are sharing it all! Planni…

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S2 EP 36: Best of Besties {Travel} 51:32

2+ y ago51:32

51:32

It's one more week of Best of Besties! Due to our very fun Spring Break...and technical issues in our "studio" (a.k.a. Shay's kids' playroom!), we're sharing another "best of" episode from Season 2! This week, we go back to Episode 2 where the Besties break down traveling together! From big family trips to girls trips, couples trips, ski trips, Dis…

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S2 EP 35: Best of Besties {Time} 1:10:59

2+ y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Hello, Spring Break! Shay and Erika are off with their families enjoying Spring Break, but they didn't want to leave you without an episode. This week, they are re-sharing one of this season's most popular episodes…TIME! They are answering all of YOUR questions about how they work from home, are involved with their kids, put food on the table, keep…

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S2 EP 34: Breaking Down Youth Sports 1:05:41

2+ y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

With spring sports and activities right around the corner, we are gearing up for the whirlwind season by Breaking Down Youth Sports! With 8 kids between them, Erika and Shay have a lot of experience with finding balance during the busy season and are sharing all of their tips, tricks, and lessons learned with you! From toddlers in soccer to middle …

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S2 EP 33: Breaking Down The '90s 1:07:34

2+ y ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Friends, this episode of The Bestie Breakdown is going to make you want to squeeze into your old, wide-legged jeans and crop tops, heat up your hot rollers, tweeze your eyebrows (the thinner the better), turn on your Walkman, and pop open a pack up Dunkaroos! Today, Erika and Shay are breaking down...the '90s! Not only are they getting nostalgic wi…

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S2 EP 32: Breaking Down McKinney 1:08:12

2+ y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Friends, for years, the Besties have been asked over and over (and over) again about their magical town of McKinney, TX. Since it has also become a hugely requested podcast topic, the Besties are finally BREAKING DOWN MCKINNEY! Home to the Besties for almost 16 years, McKinney, TX is an epicenter of food, culture, activity, parades, festivals, hist…

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S2 EP 31: Breaking Down Love 56:36

2+ y ago56:36

56:36

Awwwww!! In honor of the quickly approaching "love day," the Besties are breaking down their 5th (or 6th) favorite holiday...Valentine's Day! Erika and Shay are sharing all about how they celebrate with not only their husbands, but also their kids and their girlfriends! From what they cook and how they do presents with the kids, to favorite movies …

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S2 EP 30: Breaking Down Life Hacks 55:58

2+ y ago55:58

55:58

In this busy world that we live in, is there anything more helpful than a good life hack? We don't think so! This week, the Besties are breaking down LIFE HACKS! Not only are they sharing their personal ways to save time and energy (an annoyance), but ones that YOU suggested as well! Erika and Shay learned so much from your suggestions and are happ…

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S2 EP 29: Breaking Down Disney 1:00:08

3y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

This episode of the Bestie Breakdown is pure MAGIC! Disney magic, that is! This week, the Besties are Breaking Down one of the MOST requested topics...Walt Disney World! Erika and Shay are sharing the origins, and the ins and outs, of Mix and Match Travel Agency which will be celebrating 10 years of planning vacations in June! Specifically, the lad…

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S2 EP 28: Breaking Down the New Year, Same Us 57:44

3y ago57:44

57:44

It might be a new year, but the same besties are BACK with another fun episode full to the brim of laughter, memories, and goals for 2022! Erika and Shay are breaking down New Year Resolutions, resolutions of years past, setting obtainable goals for the family, playing fun rounds of "This or That," and so much more! Who made a resolution to perfect…

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S2 EP 27: Breaking Down Holiday Gifting 1:07:18

3y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

'Tis the season, friends! Today, the Besties are breaking down Holiday Gifting! If you're ready for some Christmas cheer, look no further than right here! From their favorite holiday movies to when they wrap, they cover more than just gifting. It's a full hour of Christmas fun including both Shay and Erika's favorite gifts to give each year in all …

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S2 EP 26: Best of Besties {Friendship} 1:02:35

3y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Happy Thanksgiving from the Besties! As we spend this week enjoying our family, we thought we'd share a BEST OF THE BESTIES episode with you! We are revisiting Season 2 Episode 4 BREAKING DOWN FRIENDSHIP in honor of so many Friendsgivings out there this holiday season. If you missed this episode before, we hope you enjoy it today! We chat all thing…

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S2 EP 25: Breaking Down Girlfriend Parties 1:05:24

3y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Today on the Bestie Breakdown, we are talking all about one of our most requested podcast topics...Girlfriend Parties! This was such a special episode to record because our girlfriends are so near and dear! We are breaking down the three annual gatherings we have with our other besties: our annual Recipe Exchange, our annual Scarf Exchange, and our…

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S2 EP 24: Breaking Down Bestie Book Club #2 1:02:20

3y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

This week, on the Bestie Breakdown, we are diving deep into the book The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian! Not only are we chatting all about the plot, the characters, the things we liked (and didn't), but we are also sharing so many thoughts and opinions from YOU! Didn't read the book? You should STILL LISTEN!!! The Besties have so much f…

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S2 EP 23: Breaking Down Adoption Part 1 1:06:30

3y ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Grab your tissues! Your heart is about to break in the very best of ways! This week on The Bestie Breakdown, we are breaking down ADOPTION! This is Part 1 of MANY adoption podcast episodes and, once you listen, you will understand why! Erika and Shay are sharing their reasons for adoption, the process, the timeline, the highs and lows, and the emot…

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S2 EP 22: Breaking Down Halloween 1:07:50

3y ago1:07:50

1:07:50

The spooky season is upon us and the Besties are feeling festive! This week, we are breaking down HALLOWEEN!! This episode is fun, light and full Halloween stories, traditions and memories! Shay and Erika are chatting about favorite costumes, candy, movies, music, food, preparation, and so much more! That time Erika was a plastic Barbie? A debate o…

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S2 EP 21: Breaking Down the Podcast by The Boys PART 2 35:10

3y ago35:10

35:10

This week on the Bestie Breakdown, the boys are back 🙌🙌🙌 for Part 2 of Breaking Down the First 20 Episodes! Some of the MOST ASKED QUESTIONS are being addressed right here! Why does Andrew go to the grocery store EVERY DAY!? What are the guys daily diets like?? What is the REAL story about the tattoos? Funny travel stories, binge-watching recommend…

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S2 EP 20: Breaking Down the Podcast by The Boys 45:14

3y ago45:14

45:14

Back by popular demand…THE BOYS! That’s right! You asked, we delivered! The boys are here to break down the first 20 episodes and they are getting personal! From fun things like Chick-Fil-A orders, college diets, first jobs, and Botox to more serious topics including infertility, adoption, and birth, the boys are sharing it ALL. And as usual, are p…

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S2 EP 19: Breaking Down the Bachelor 1:16:36

3y ago1:16:36

1:16:36

Shay Shull from Mix and Match Mama and Erika Slaughter from A Little Bit of Everything are back today with the most dramatic podcast episode ever! Have you ever wondered what The Bachelor is like behind the scenes? What are producers like? How much time do people actually spend together? Who is in charge of styling, hair, and make-up? How “real” is…

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S2 EP 18: Breaking Down Bestie Book Club #1 51:49

3y ago51:49

51:49

It’s our very first BOOK CLUB episode!!! You asked for a book club, and the Besties are answering! They're sharing ALL of their thoughts and opinions on the thriller Not A Happy Family by Shari Lapena! The Besties are answering your questions (emailed and called in), sharing who they would cast in a movie version of the book, dissecting characters …

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S2 EP 17: Breaking Down Slow Cookers, Air Fryers & Instant Pots 48:58

3y ago48:58

48:58

It's a true bestie conversation airing this morning! Erika and Shay are chatting all things SLOW COOKERS, AIR FRYERS AND INSTANT POTS! But wait! They're also chatting meal planning, Costco, Sam's, Trader Joe's and all things "getting food on the table". If you're a busy lady who also makes dinner most nights, this episode is for you! If you're in t…

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S2 EP 16: Breaking Down Time 1:12:24

3y ago1:12:24

1:12:24

This week, the Besties are breaking down a highly anticipated topic…TIME! They are answering all of YOUR questions about how they work from home, are involved with their kids, put food on the table, keep a clean house, and still have time for fun and relationships! They take a deep dive into work-life prior to working from home (and the jobs they h…

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S2 EP 15: Breaking Down Fall 58:32

3y ago58:32

58:32

It's the first week of September, and the Besties are celebrating by BREAKING DOWN FALL! From the food to football, fairs, festivals, pumpkins, Halloween, movies, traditions and more, it's an extra dose of happiness today while Shay and Erika explain why this season is their favorite. The Besties also have a special announcement about an upcoming e…

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S2 EP 14: Breaking Down Diet 53:46

3y ago53:46

53:46

You asked and the Besties are answering! We are breaking down all things DIET! Erika and Shay get personal with everything from their daily meal choices, how they eat when they travel, what food was like growing up and in college, how they cook on busy nights, their favorite fast-food choices, and SO MUCH MORE! Don’t worry though, this isn’t about …

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S2 EP 13: Breaking Down Birth 59:51

3y ago59:51

59:51

Buckle up for another fun episode from the Besties! This week, they are breaking down all things BIRTH! Erika and Shay are sharing their experiences with infertility, miscarriage, morning sickness, exercising, postpartum recovery, delivery, doctors, cravings (Uncrustables and Cheetos, anyone!?), mental health, breastfeeding and so much more! They'r…

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S2 EP 12: Breaking Down Back to School 48:46

3y ago48:46

48:46

Summer break has come to an end, and we are focusing on all things FALL and BACK-TO-SCHOOL!! This week, the Besties are breaking down how they get back into the swing of things from routines to meal planning, back-to-school shopping to packing lunches, waking up kids each morning to first day traditions...Shay and Erika share it all! We also chat a…

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S2 EP 11: Breaking Down The First Ten 36:05

3y ago36:05

36:05

This is EPISODE 11, so we're going to take a minute and go back to hit hot topics and listener reactions from the first TEN episodes this season. We're covering the standout moments from HAWAII, TRAVELING TOGETHER, BINGE WATCHING, FRIENDSHIP, BOTOX, BIKINIS, FITNESS, THE BESTIES, SOCIAL MEDIA and ENNEAGRAM including...all of those little moments th…

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S2 EP 10: Breaking Down Enneagram 1:16:39

3y ago1:16:39

1:16:39

If you've ever wondered how Erika and Shay are truly different, this episode is for you! Today, the Besties open up about how they discovered the Enneagram personality tool and how they're making it work for them! As an 8 and a 9 on the Enneagram chart, they each have very different personalities, motivations and ways to deal with life in both stre…

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S2 EP 9: Breaking Down Social Media 1:06:58

3+ y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Do you get a lot of negative comments? Do you waste time on your phone? Which social media platform is your favorite? How do you deal with haters? Do your kids have phones? Today , the Besties are spilling the beans about all things related to SOCIAL MEDIA. They're sharing how they handle the good...and the bad. Plus, they both share why they've de…

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