Frankie Talks Too Much

My month of relaxation is going GREAT… if you ignore the 47 things I’m stressing about. From PTA meetings and wedding traditions to trunk-or-treat drama, reality TV, and my latest book heartbreak, we have a lot to yap about. Now let me make one more list and pretend I’m relaxing.

October is officially the month of being LESS INTENSE. I’m trying to stop attacking life, slow down, be more present, and let things unfold — emphasis on trying, because clearly I’m still me.
 
This week I’m talking about mom guilt, wanting to go on a girls trip without my husband or kids, the chaos of soccer sidelines, my son unexpectedly being good at basketball, embarrassing Google searches, journaling, and the things I’m currently obsessed with. Plus, I have A LOT to say about Dancing with the Stars, The Great British Baking Show, Real Housewives, A24 movies, Verity, and more.
 
Also: money changes motherhood, and I have thoughts.

Concert anxiety, questionable Channing Tatum accounts, cowgirl aesthetics, simple vacations, Taylor Swift, DWTS, Housewives, and way too many opinions. Basically… another week of Frankie talking too much.

This week was a LOT. I booked a Disney trip, cut my own hair, entered the kindergarten Chromebook era, started a new dance season, ran a zoo race, and became mildly obsessed with HYROX.
 
I’m also reflecting on my 23-year-old self (girl… we’ve come a LONG way), giving you my unsolicited Disney budgeting/deep-cleaning advice, and diving into all my current TV obsessions—from The Traitors to 90 Day Fiancé to Dancing With the Stars.
 
Plus: The Uprising, historical trivia, Taylor Swift cheering for Travis, a keyboard-playing horse, and why you absolutely do NOT need new seasonal decor. 🫶

Booked Mexico. Booked the wrong dates. Rebooked Mexico. Questioned my financial decisions.
 
Also: soccer mom life, dance season, fart-scented gymnastics gyms, foot scrubbers, Texas Roadhouse rolls, budgeting TikToks, and my bathroom makeover.
 
Then I watched Mormon Wives and Practical Magic 2 and naturally developed approximately 47 opinions.
 
Anyway… come yap with me.

I’m officially entering my “maybe I’m actually 40” era, recovering from 100 burpees, mourning my 300-day Connections streak, and seriously considering booking a vacation I absolutely do not need. I’m also defending my annual tradition of buying my kids new Halloween costumes, celebrating my Samoan culture, sharing what I’m obsessed with lately, and giving you all of my unsolicited opinions on pop culture. Basically, just another week of me talking too much.

September is the month of Frankie ✨
 
Choosing sunshine, movement, good food & believing everything is going to work out.
 
This week we’re talking motherhood, homeownership, mice, baby sprinkles, powerlife, pop culture, new girl, scary movies, and a few unsolicited opinions along the way.
 
A little chaotic, a little reflective, very frankie talks too much. 🤍

This week was a little bit chaotic, a little bit emotional, and honestly just a lot of talking. I had a major “I REALLY need to stop telling everyone everything” moment and spent way too much time worrying that I had accidentally offended someone. Apparently having zero tact and a brain that never stops thinking is a dangerous combination!
 
We had AC again (only $6,000 later), went to a Royals game, had a much-needed girls night, celebrated the last little bits of summer, and got ready for the kids to start school. I’m also sharing some very real thoughts about confidence, taking care of myself, food, running, and figuring out what actually makes me feel good. Plus, we’re talking Kardashian relationships, Housewives, Lifetime movies, blanket opinions, first-day-of-school hacks, and whether I should keep doing this podcast… or turn it into “Car Line Chat.” 😂
 
Basically, lots of life lately, lots of opinions, and a reminder to take your joy seriously.

This week was a perfect mix of bad luck and good luck. I spent a lot of money on new tires and an alignment, my AC broke during 90-degree weather, and I looked questionable all week until my eyebrows finally saved me. But then came Megan Moroney tickets, an unexpected payout, two great movies, and a birthday celebration complete with breakfast in bed, Cheesecake Factory, new Lululemon, and the cutest concert outfit.
 
I’m recapping the Megan Moroney concert, surviving life without AC, becoming a first-time kindergarten mom, and trying to process how quickly summer is ending. I also get into the Lindsey Clancy trial, my kids’ creepy fascination with death, sleepwalking, and my attempt to stop letting the little things get to me.
 
Plus, my current obsessions, budgeting advice I stole from the Inspired Budgeting podcast, and reviews of One Night Only and The Odyssey. And somehow, through all of this chaos, I’m trying to get back into a routine, celebrate eight years of marriage, and maybe try laminated brows.

This week was a mix of road-trip chaos, sleep deprivation, and me questioning whether anyone actually cares about my TikToks or podcast. We made it through California, Catalina Island, Vegas, and the Grand Canyon, somehow survived a stroller-free water park day, encountered the infamous kids’ pool poop situation, celebrated Dante’s 33rd birthday, and came home straight into grandparents, dance, soccer, and real life.
 
I’m also getting a little philosophical about jealousy, judgment, and putting more effort into people than they put into me. Plus, I’m obsessed with giving my kids new experiences, traveling during the busiest months, low vacation screen time, hitting 500 PowerLife classes, and—most importantly—STARTING YOUR CHRISTMAS FUND NOW. We’re also talking money, getting back into a routine, my desperate need for a Skylight calendar, and my thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day (spoilers included!).
 
Basically, I’m tired, slightly judgy, financially responsible-ish, and still talking into the void. So… welcome back.