Nursing Home Here We Come...

Everyone is trying to avoid the inevitable. We can't wait to get there. Bingo parties, mini-bus trips to Vegas and the Mall, someone to cook and clean for us everyday, chair aerobics...sounds like heaven!



Love, Holly & Charisse

Once Upon A time...

Once upon a time two women set out to start a blog...decided they actually love to vlog...spent a year caught up in writing, reading, video taping, and ultimately...EXHAUSTED! One day these women start hearing from girls on Youtube that they would like them to be online moms. The women think, "Are they insane? How did they come up with that idea watching our random, funny chats we do for Life Laugh Latte?!" Lots of teen girls start writing e-mails asking their questions about growing up. After responding to a few the women realize that it couldn't hurt to try doing a video or two and see what response they get.

That started in March, 2010 and although it hasn't exactly been "videos gone viral," it has turned into something we never expected. We answer over 100 questions a month through e-mail, and have 53,000 views of our "Ask Mom Series" and "Reality Check" videos. Girls roughly age 10-18 are our demographic and they ask everything from..."When will I start my period?, "How can I know if he likes me?", "My friends are involved in risky behaviors...how do I help them?", "What will happen at my first gyno appt.?", "Help, I think I'm pregnant!", "How do I get out of an abusive relationship?", and the most common question, "How do I talk to my mom about _____?"

Having a 13 year old daughter now it has really opened my eyes to the importance of staying connected and being available every day. I've learned that I have to earn and keep her trust, and spend the time with her that allows me the opportunity to bring up the big and little topics that are current to her world. It is so easy to forget that puberty and beyond is familiar to us since we have been down that path...but it is 100% new, embarrassing, and a bit scary to the child just entering those years.

I feel so thankful that we get to be a little part of their experience as we give them simple advice and encourage them to seek out an adult in their life that they can confide in. So, if you have been wondering where we have been...come check out our videos on Youtube. If you have a teenage daughter introduce her to our videos and use them as a way to start discussions. You can find us on our Youtube channel...http://www.youtube.com/user/lifelaughlatte?feature=mhum#p/u

Someday soon we'll be back in the saddle here at Life Laugh Latte as well. Happy New Year Friends!

Love, Holly & Charisse

They Hope You Won't Look In The Closet!

Remember being told you couldn't go out until your room was clean? Chores are a never ending battle in our homes and a subject of frequent conversation in our mom circles...



So great to have you stop by. We've missed hangin' with you.
Holly & Charisse

Why do people do that?

Hello bloggie friends! Yup, Summer kicked our blogging to the curb...but we have had a ton of fun! Found some time to vlog with our new video camera the other day. Guess what...the quality stinks. Not sure what we are doing wrong yet...so please forgive and laugh with us anyway.

Today's video will share some of our favorite stories that make us ask the question..."Why do people do that?"



Thank you whats around the next bend for the Sunshine Award. We just love it! Hugs and kisses right back at you:)


Love, Holly & Charisse

The Crown Of Life...or Funny things Charisse's Mom Says

Charisse's mom has a funny way of thanking her! We hope this makes you laugh...and think about the funny things your mom does.



Have a great day,
Holly & Charisse

Conversations Including...Is Your Dog Prejudice?

Today we are discussing dog etiquette, stupid cooking shows, and wondering if people should name their body parts. Yeah...probably pretty inappropriate!



We love you faithful followers!
Holly

Hangin' Out With Holly & Charisse...

Hang out with us as we discuss how our weight loss journey is going, introduce you to Sumo guy, say a tearful goodbye to the two followers that have abandoned us, and talk about bad hair days.



Just good old fashioned girlfriend time. Thanks for stopping by.
Holly & Charisse

Cooking With Holly & Charisse

No day is ordinary when we are together! So it is safe to say that this won't be your typical cooking video either. Filled with dozens of great tips and loads of laughter. And yes...as the queen of our castles we must dress the part!



Bon Appetit,
Holly & Charisse

American Idol - Bad Performances

American Idol had several teen guest appearances this season that we were very disappointed in. Charisse rants on Bieber, and I comment on Miley. If they were contestants would they even make it past the auditions?



Have a wonderful Memorial Day...and a terrific week!
Holly & Charisse

What Am I...Your Puppet?!

Do ventriloquists make you nervous? If so, you will thoroughly enjoy watching Charisse use me as her puppet. Enjoy!



Have a great day!
Holly & Charisse

Weightloss Challenge - Confessions

It's tough losing weight. Really painful! So many emotions. Here we candidly make our weight loss confessions.



Have a great day,
Holly & Charisse

What happens between takes...

Sometimes we don't know what to chat about, and that's when the REALLY DUMB STUFF gets taped. Hope you enjoy 2 minutes of silliness. Thanks for coming by.



Happy Thursday!
Holly & Charisse

The Weight Loss Challenge

The battle of the bulge can creep up on a person pretty quickly. Watch us as we challenge each other to a "who can lose 5 lbs first" friendly competition. Enjoy weight loss...Holly & Charisse style!



Thanks for coming by! Have a great day:)

She Has A Lot To Teach Me...

I'm walking into unknown territory...my little girl has grown up to be a preteen. I thought I would share my massive "fail" on Saturday which went something like this.

She was upset about not achieving a goal she set for herself.
She walked away from her friends and gave me the "I need to vent" look.
I walked with her and listened.

-Sounds good so far doesn't it!-

In her anger she started saying things that really were not true about her life.

-Inside I start to think, "I have to say something to stop the death spiral!"-

I tried to remind her of all of the great things that had happened to her lately.

-Silence-

I reminded her of her accomplishments she had achieved just that day.

-Silence...stink eye...turned and walked away from me.-

I called out for her to stop...that walking away was disrespectful.

-More stink eye...with arms folded. I'm losing her big time!-

I told her to try to put her anger aside for another hour until her last race. That she wouldn't want to jeopardize something she worked so hard for.

-Clenched teeth and an "ok mom" and she walked away.-

Communication between us has changed, she needs something different now that she is older. I had a little time alone waiting for her race, and I just prayed that God would show me what to do.

It had been quiet for awhile in the car as we drove home.

I finally broke the silence telling her that I felt like I had really handled things wrong earlier with her.

-She nodded-

I told her that in this new time of her life I need her to teach me how to support her.
I asked her what she needed from me in that difficult moment when she had been angry.

She said, "I just needed you to listen mom. I didn't want you to say anything."

I asked her if she would let me know if she did need me to say something?
-She assured me that she would.-

Then I explained that when I am with a friend I know to listen and wait to see if they want advice or tenderness.
As a mom it feels different.
It feels like it is my job to help her see her situation clearly, to comfort her, to talk her through it.
Moms don't stand by and watch their kids experience pain and say nothing.
I asked her if she could understand why I responded the way that I did?
-She said that really made sense now that I explained it.-

It was a light bulb moment for both of us. There is so much about this budding teen that I am going to have to learn. Here's hoping that you can indeed teach old dogs new tricks. She sure has a lot to teach me!

Embarrassing Dating Moments!

Charisse and I are sharing some of our embarrassing and funny high school dating moments with you this week! Laugh more...it looks good on you!



Have a great day!
Holly & Charisse

Who Cheated On Whom?

Many of us have heard the sad news about Sandra Bullock's marriage. We have our own theory of what might have happened...



We love you blog friends. Thanks for coming by.

Tellin' Stories On Grandma!

Grandmas do the darndest things don't they? Here are a couple of funny stories we wanted to share with you today. Hope they make you giggle. Does it remind you of anything funny your grandma does?



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Feelin' All Ghetto!

It is never too late to reinvent yourself. Here is what happens when two forty year old women try on a new persona. What do you think? Should we stick with it?



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Wordless Vlog Wednesday

Hope you enjoy 40 seconds of stupidity!



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Hangin' With Celebs

Life in California means always meeting super famous people. Right?! Tune in to find out who our famous friends are. We know the anticipation is KILLING you!



Happy Monday...have a great week! We'd love to hear from you...leave a comment:)