Conversations with the Hostess – Détails, épisodes et analyse

As the "Ber" months are upon us (September, October, November, December), you will probably start to have more guests staying with you overnight.  Or you may be a guest at someone's house during the holidays. 

This podcast episode shares my experience over many years hosting overnight guests, and being hosted by others.  I give you some of my best tips to make it the best experience for both those that are staying with you and those that are hosting.

Listen in to get ready for hosting season!

Links You'll Need

I wrote a blog post at The Daily Hostess years ago about how we hosted overnight guests then.  Not much has changed, although I've picked up even more good ideas since then.  You can read the original post here.  

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My husband suggested I share this because we love this game as a family.  It's a great game to take when traveling and easy to understand if you're hosting guests that don't want to put oo much brainpower into a game.  Get it here. 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

It's Olympic week!  The Summer 2024 Olympics start this week and this podcast episode is going to give you all the details and inspiration you need to host a fun watch party, themed neighborhood, tournament, or delicious Olympic inspired potluck. 

Listen in for lots of ideas then click through the links below to find everythign you need for a great party. 

Will you be watching the opening ceremonies this week?  What country are you cheering for?  Is there an obscure event you get really excited to watch? 

Links You'll Need

Use my one page party planning document here to gather all of your ideas and figure out what you need to do to host a fun party. 

Here are some fun flag themed items that work great for decor or food. 

Don't forget to hand out gold medals with these. 

Learn more about the Olympics, times, channels, events, etc. here. 

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Never thought I'd share underwear on the internet, but here we are.  I have been loving these full coverage underwear.  And these thong style are the most comfortable ones you will ever wear, promise!

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

We are starting a three part series going over Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, the U.S. Surgeon General's  Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Conection and Community.  It is eye opening to see how much social isolation affects us all.  It affects everything from our physical health, mental health, and the health of our communities.  

In Part 1 we go over what the report set out to find, some of the research and ways to rethink our relationships and identify if we are isolated and lonely.  In the following parts we'll talk about the heath effects of loneliness and how to advance social connection. 

I hope you gain some insight into a major problem in our society and stick around to find out how to fix it. 

Links You Need

Here is the link to the full report from the Surgeon General that goes much more in depth than my brief overview. 

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I thoroughly enjoyed a new show on Netflix recently.  I highly recommend watching One Day, but be sure to bring some tissues with you.  Listen to why I liked it so much. 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

How does one woman who connected with other moms online build an offline, in person community? Listen in to hear just how Kate Starkey of The Cheltenham MumBoss Club did it. She created a large network of mom owned businesses in a no judgement zone that continually support each other.  You'll take away great advice for building your own community offline and tips on how to host that community.  Don't miss this episode!

Join Amy as she interviews her party hosting loving sister-in-law Joanna Long.  We talk about lots of catering tips that you can use at your own home party. There is so much good advice for how to transition from little kid parties to tween and teen birthday parties. You'll also hear encouraging news about how to make friends as an adult especially when you move around a lot.  It's a great interview, listen now!

In Episode 2 of Conversations with the Hostess I dive into the situation that we're all in right now.....quarantine.

I'm talking about all the things we've been celebrating while in quarantine.  And why we should be celebrating.  Hello, breaking up the monotony of days!

I've got tons of ideas of how to celebrate with those you're quarantining with, celebrating with your neighbors and community, birthdays, and taking care of those amazing essential workers!

I also introduce a fun segment called what I'm bingeing, all about what I can't get enough of right now, and it's a good one!

Listen in now!

For more from the podcast be sure to follow Amy @thedailyhostess on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

Or check out the blog that started it all at www.thedailyhostess.com 

Join the Podcast Facebook group Conversation Connections to connect with other podcast listeners and discuss each episode. 

And it would mean the world to me if you took 2 minutes to rate and review this podcast. 

Join Amy, from The Daily Hostess, to learn why I started this podcast and how it can help you. 

If you've ever felt like you needed to learn how to host people in your home or make friends again after moving, this is the podcast for you. 

I'll be sharing all about my history with hosting and why it's become my passion.  Having people in my home celebrating is what helps me to make deep connections with my friends so that they become friends for life.  

Follow along on this hosting journey as we talk all about parties, celebrating, and building a community with deeply connected friendships. 

Those friendships are going to create your fulfilled life. 

Be sure to follow Amy @thedailyhostess on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

Or check out the blog that started it all at www.thedailyhostess.com 

Join the Podcast Facebook group Conversation Connections to connect with other podcast listeners and discuss each episode. 

And it would mean the world to me if you took 2 minutes to rate and review this podcast. 

Emma Manzi of Grace and Yarmouth is a US Navy Surface WArfare Officer and has used her creativity to create a great product based business selling Navy specific paper goods and celebration items. 

We talked all about how important it is to have a creative outlet when working in a high stres industrial environment.  She also shared her leadership philosophy and it's so applicable to many different aspects of life.  Her efforts to help us slow down and celebrate our accomplishments are such great reminders for us all. 

This is a conversation filled with value that you should listen to today! 

Links You Need

You can find more from my guest, Emma on Instagram here. 

Check out all of her nautical inspired celebration items here. I seriously want one of everything!

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I am obsessed with a red velvet blazer I got before Christmas and have been wearing it all the time.  I can't find the link to the exact one I have, but here are several options for fun colorful blazers with great reviews. 

Red Blazer Option 1 (affiliate link)

Red Blazer Option 2 (affiliate link)

Fun Pink Blazer Option 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

This week I'm sharing the episode where I was a guest on the Happy Hostess podcast with Kristie LaLonde.  We had a great conversation about overcoming your fears when it comes to hosting, how to be more vulnerable to create deep friendships, and advice on how to keep party planning stress to a minimum. 

It was so fun being a guest for once, and I know you're going to take a lot of value out of this episode.  Don't forget to check out all of Kristie's podcasts at the Happy Hostess Podcast. 

Kristie was also a guest on this podcast and you can hear her episode here. 

What I'm Bingeing

If you need to up your sauce game, check out Primal Kitchen sauces, specifically the teriyaki sauce.  They are Whole 30 approved and don't have a bunch of stuff that's not good for you.  You can find them all here. 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Have you ever wondered what it's going to be like to entertain your kids and their friends when they are teenagers?  Today on the podcast, Courtney Stabler is giving us all the inside information.  She has a ton of experience entretaining and hosting teenagers between her six kids and all of their friends. 

Our conversation is filled with sage advice from a mom that's a stage ahead and I know you're going to take some valuable information from listening in.  She also is an expert tablescape designer and fills us in on all the things you need to build a beautiful table, hint hint, it's not as much as you'd think it is.  

Links You Need

You can find more from my guest, Courtney on Instagram here. 

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I have started trying to accessorize my outfits more, and I found this two pack of belts that have been in heavy rotation lately.  I recommend them for finishing off your outfit too. 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.