This week Melanie processes her A&M / Notre Dame feelings (in addition to her game-time dehydration issues), and I'm ticked that my beloved Bulldogs are not, in my opinion, receiving the recognition that a lifetime member of the Southeastern Conference should receive. Mostly, though, we're just delighted that college football is all the way back - and we continue to be curious about how Nick Saban is going to handle the whole Pat McAfee / GameDay situation.

We also celebrate the return of my missing bracelets (it's a long story), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes:
- A&M vs. Notre Dame
- "Power" as Aggies' intro
- GameDay segment with illusionist
- Brian Kelly's post-USC press conference
- Karen Howell on Twitter
- Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech
- Saban and Pat McAfee
- Mississippi State vs. Eastern Kentucky
- our favorite belt fan (this thing is MAGIC)
- order a copy of A Fine Sight to See
- A Fine Sight to See book events
- Anthro brushed coatigan
- BoomBoom nasal sticks
- We the Free rugby striped sweatshirt
- multi-purpose stainless steel scraper
- AE Dreamy Drape stretch super high-waisted jeans

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Melanie and I are coming in hot with this week's episode because our quick trip to Dallas meant that we had to record today (Wednesday) - which is also when the episode releases. Add in the fact that Mel had to record outside and I was babysitting Hazel while window cleaners were working at our house, and you have a real audio masterpiece right here in episode 405.

We talk about our time in Dallas, our love for Shipt, Hazel's arthritis - and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:
- A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You're Made for It
- book events for the new book
- The Cube Show
- My Lady Jane
- Only Murders in the Building
- Family Savvy chicken tetrazzini
- TikTok with Jesus (actually it was a Reel)
- Kenra Dry Texture Spray
- Italian print tissue paper
- American flag crewneck sweater
- Dolce Vita Bobby platform sandal
- Rodni ballet flats

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Well, IT HAS BEEN A WEEK for the Aggies. Melanie and I share some of our thoughts about the very unfortunate set of circumstances surrounding the departure of the A&M baseball coach, and we'll continue that discussion on Patreon. It's not just baseball on this episode, though; we discuss a couple of concerts I've attended this past week and talk about what we've been watching.

On top of all that, it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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Show Notes:
- Aggies: "what they accomplished cannot be overlooked"
- Tennessee wins Men's College World Series
- Aggies' coach says he's not taking another job
- Aggies' coach takes another job
- Ben Rector and Cody Fry Symphony Series
- Aaron Tveit live at Cafe Carlyle
- The Wallace in NYC
- Shukette NYC
- LaGuardia is so good now
- The Bear
- America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix
- The Chosen
- Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
- Will Guidara on being part of The Bear
- Cutluxe serrated utility knife
- Supergoop! Lip Shade in rose
- Corey Lynn Calter silk shirt dress
- Naomi high rise jeans in seashell blue
- Fancii LED ultra slim rechargeable makeup mirror

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This week Melanie and I find ourselves on opposite ends of football fortune, so you're going to hear a lot of sympathizing, a lot of commiserating, and a better than average amount of celebrating. Plus, as you might expect, we offer our perhaps misguided but nonetheless enthusiastic analysis of the last play of the A&M / Alabama game. WE HAVE SOME THOUGHTS.

There's also a good bit of discussion about my hair, a recap of Alex's time home during fall break, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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Show Notes:

- the last play of the A&M / Bama game

- Mississippi State / Arkansas

- flea flicker

- Hendon Hooker

- Mike Leach on weddings

- Grandma Walton

- our live show in Brenham, TX

- Lilo's Salad

- Ree's apple dumplings

- Champion C9 women's workout tank

- Glossier Boy Brow

- Abercrombie body suits

- Free People Jayde cord flare

- Lawless Forget the Filler line smoothing plumping gloss

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- Reel (use code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order at checkout)

Well, the Bulldogs and the Aggies played football this past weekend, and as you can imagine, only one of us is pleased with the outcome. We break down all of our respective feelings about the game (y'all may want to keep Melanie in your prayers) before we move into our weekly Side Eyes and I See Yous. 

We also discuss my recent trip to the northeast, I offer some book recommendations, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy! 

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Show Notes:

- The Big Boo Bowl

- State blocks A&M field goal

- Jimbo's truck getting towed

- Oklahoma / TCU

- LSU / Auburn

- end of Ole Miss / Kentucky game

- Robert Griffin III

- Emmanuel Forbes

- Nakitomi Plaza

- Portsmouth, NH

- The It Girl by Ruth Ware

- Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

- The Mindy Project

- Vuori Performance joggers - several colors on sale

- our skincare episode with Niva

- Maya Chia concentrated serum

- Sand Grain studio prints

- Jane Iredale Circle Delete concealer

- Crocs clogs

- Get Your Mammogram

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- Prose (use this link for 15% off and your free hair consultation)

It was a victorious football weekend for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, so of course Melanie and I offer our perspectives on both our teams. Melanie also shares her relief that she can put another year of the Arkansas / A&M rivalry behind her, and we both have some side eyes and I see yous.

We share some collective surprise that there's so much good TV to look forward to (fall is going to be very kind to us in that regard), and Melanie breaks down her latest scent adventures with her Pura (these are exciting adventures indeed at our current stage of life). Plus, it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- the A&M / Arkansas game

- Jerry Reed's "East Bound & Down"

- State beats Bowling Green

- A&M scoop and score against Arkansas

- this week's SEC Shorts

- Duckfat in Portland, Maine

- Somebody Feel Phil Maine episode

- The Holy Donut

- Pura fragrance diffuser

- NEST Cedar Leaf & Lavender for Pura

- Fresh Balsam & Cedarwood for Pura

- The Crown season 5

- Dead to Me season 3

- The Mindy Project

- The Great British Baking Show

- Abbott Elementary

- Emily in Paris season 3

- Somebody Feed Phil season 6

- our latest Patreon episode with Retha (it's all about transition)

- smiley face house slippers

- Kenra Brilliant Shine Spray

- Dr. James Instagram

- Stars Above cozy pajama set

- Maybelline Colorstay lip crayon

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The football horizon is a bit brighter this week for Melanie and her Aggies, and even though that was not the case for my Bulldogs and me (congrats, LSU), Mel and I  talk about some weekend events that brought us all manner of joy. We also unexpectedly shifted into a conversation about which SEC fans are mostly likely to slide into our DMs after a win (and which ones rarely say anything), so if you feel like we have stepped on your toes a little bit, please know that we love you all. 

We both share some Side Eyes, I have an exciting TV update (well, it was exciting for me personally, but I doubt anyone else really cares), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- App State Gameday signs

- Wooo Pig Sooie

- Chuy's

- A&M Corps of Cadets

- Billy Ivey's The Sea Between Us

- The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki

- Better Call Saul

- H&M oversized shirt dress

- R&Co Rodeo Star thickening foam

- Jones Road The Best Eyeshadow (I ordered cream and ash)

- Club Pilates

- Mememe embellished button down tunic

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The football sun didn't shine on A&M this past weekend, so in this epsiode Melanie and I spend some time processing and working through the Aggies' loss to Appalachian State. We also talk about a few other upsets from this past weekend and offer some Side Eyes and I See Yous - all in an effort to distract Melanie from her pain, of course.

David and I got to spend some time with Alex this past Friday night, so we break that down with some Serious Empty Nest Philosophizing (TM), and it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Appalachian State upsets A&M

- Texas vs. Alabama

- This week's Top 25

- our Patreon episode with Melanie's aesthetician, Niva

- skin cycling

- some of Niva's product recommendations in our Amazon store (she goes over when and how to use them in the episode)

- foldable travel mirror with magnification

- Bagsmart large travel toiletry bag

- Yareli Dead Sea Lavender Bath Salts

- Free People Hailee sweater set

- Rowe Casa hormone kit

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It's probably not a surprise to anyone, but after the first big weekend of college football, this episode is A Lot of Sports. This is also what we like to refer to as our happy place. And while our sound wouldn't pick up Melanie's little noisemaker for some reason, we did not let that deter us from our first round of Side Eyes and I See Yous for this new season. We won't always talk about football quite this much, but it seemed right and fitting for the first big game weekend.

We also discuss our recent closet clean-outs, our Empty Nest Feelings,  and our desperation to have actual conversations with our children. Plus it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Aggie Park

- Ryan Day on Game Day

- Will Rogers had himself a game

- Clarins depuffing mask

- Norma Kamali Elephant pants

- the mattress topper that's like a cloud (according to Alex)

- Universal Thread button down shirts from Target

- Athleta Pranayama wrap

- clear zip pouches for organizing

- Trader Joe's Organic Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato soup

- Korks Lori platform clogs - they work for high arches! - less than $60

- Lilo's Salad (and I would add the adjective "magical")

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Well, Alex lives at college now, and on this episode Melanie and I talk all about the move-in process and the fact that we're both empty nesters now. Plus, Melanie tells us how the past showed up in her present this past weekend (AS IT WILL DO), and I share about a text thread that overtook my life this past Saturday night.

We also discuss a Netflix documentary that we both loved, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- SOURCE Awards Hall of Fame 2022

- blue bags for packing

- The Flying Biscuit

- John Mayer's Born & Raised

- The Band Camino

- Desmond Howard picks the Aggies to win it all

- Kirk Herbstreit's tan

- Houston Nutt

- Mike Wright from Vanderbilt

- Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist

- Cremo Palo Santo body wash

- BR Factory silky oversized shirt

- Abercrombie satin sleep shirt

- satin wide leg pajama pants

- Norma Kamali elephant pants

- Maybelline Colossal Curl Bounce mascara

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- Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system)

Well, it's our 300th episode - and our 15th podcast-i-versary - and Melanie and I are thrilled about both of these things. WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT. So, as you can imagine, we do a little reminiscing on this episode, but we also do a lot of talking about the here and now. That is because this is the week that Alex moves to college, and we have a lot to break down about that.

As always we recap our weekends, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Travis Cottrell

- SOURCE Nashville Hall of Fame

- Episode 195 with Phil Rosenthal

- Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix

- Episode 10, our first episode with Travis

- The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

- Korks Lori Platform Clog

- 3001 Questions book

- Enter our 15th anniversary giveaway on Melanie's blog

- Enter our 15th anniversary giveaway on Sophie's blog

(Giveaways from Parachute Home, Hummingbird Farms, Anthropologie, Sephora, and Amazon)

- Jones Road Miracle Balm in Dusty Rose

- Patagonia Capilene graphic tees

- Blaze Lug Sole penny loafer

- Maeve Colette leather pants

- Women's Utility Chore jacket

- Pioneer Woman's olive cheese bread

Sponsors:

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This week Melanie and I kick off the episode with a recap of My Weekend with Martha (maybe that should be trademarked), which was super fun (you can imagine! can't you just imagine?!), and we talk about this new season of life where our kids aren't around very much. This basically makes us feel like we're dating the people we've been married to for 25 years. 

Also, Melanie fills us in on a movie she loved, we both have rave reviews for a TV show we adore, and we break down the AP college football poll that came out this week (spoiler alert: Melanie continues to give Notre Dame the side-eye). As always, we wrap up with Five Favorites - it's Melanie's turn this week.

And just a reminder: next week is our 300th episode and our 15th podcast-i-versary. We have some fun giveaways planned - because we want to be sure to celebrate the milestones! :-)

Hope y'all enjoy episode 299!

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Show Notes:

- The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki (this is going to be our September Book Club book on Patreon)

- Vengeance

- Alamo Drafthouse

- Never Have I Ever

- The Wedding Season

- Better Call Saul

- BIOAQUA Gold Osmanthus Lemon Eye Mask

- Sally Hansen Treatment Cuticle Rehab

- Universal Thread oversized button down shirt

- Project 62 gold gallery frame

- Juniper print shop

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This week Melanie recaps the time she spent decorating Caroline's apartment this past weekend, and I lament an unexpected change with my email. We also discuss the surprising cost of Command hooks, a new season of one of our favorite shows, and the preseason Top 25 Coaches' Poll.

On top of all that, we marvel that our brains have held onto all the Olivia Newton-John lyrics from our childhood, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- poster putty

- Johnny's Restaurant

- Better Call Saul

- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

- Nope

- Olivia Newton-John

- "Let Me Be There"

- "Please Mr. Please"

- "Have You Never Been Mellow?"

- Olivia Newton-John's Totally Hot album

- Never Have I Ever season 3

- AP Preseason Coaches' Poll

- Kur Illuminating Nail Concealer

- OPI Drip Dry

- Melanie's Five Favorites Amazon shirt

- corduroy shirt that's oh-so-soft

- long sleeve ultralite workout tunic

- Tedeschi Trucks Band I Am the Moon

- Sam Edelman Theresa platform sandal (and here's the gray multi in lots of sizes at Belk)

- Popcorners (I also love the Spicy Queso flavor)

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Melanie and I are right down to the wire on this one - recording on Wednesday afternoon just a few hours before we release the episode - but this is what we needed to do so that Melanie could share a full account of her time with Caroline in Omaha. So we're talking about baseball, and some TV thoughts, and the fact that I went to see an actual movie in an actual theater. So many developments.

On top of all that, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes:
- NCAA Men's College World Series
- DJ's Sports Bar in Omaha
- plastic baby Jesuses
- The Table in Omaha
- My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
- I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger
- Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan
- Helen in Birmingham
- acrylic trash bag holder (I left out of last week's show notes)
- two-piece short set outfit
- Liquid IV sugar-free electrolyte lemon lime drink mix
- Pilcro linen flutter-sleeve blouse
- Pistola button down tunic shirt in bordeaux stripe
- Frank & Eileen button-up Shirley shirt

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Since our last episode Melanie and Perry have moved Caroline into her new place in College Station, and I have been all manner of productive rounding up things for Alex's dorm room. Apparently both of us have been feeling our feelings about this particular transition, so we dig into that a little bit.

We also talk about Bama Rush Tok (will it be a thing this year? WE HOPE SO), what we're watching, and a book I've been loving. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- blackout curtains at Walmart (sold in packs of 2 in-store for $18, I think)

- four-cube storage unit 

- storage cubes

- bedside caddy

- dorm rug

- door stopper

- clip-on fan with USB plug

- rechargeable clip-on light

- "La Di Da" by Tedeschi Trucks Band

- The Pants Store

- Loot on AppleTV

- Southern Charm

- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 

- Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince

- Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows 

- Nope

- Kur Illuminating Nail Concealer

- OPI Drip Dry Drops

- Hoka Mach 5 

- Keurig K-Supreme Plus coffee maker

- lightweight tunic top

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We're back home after spending most of last week in Atlanta, and apparently we both have a lot of thoughts about how air travel could be more courteous and efficient (please keep in mind that I didn't actually fly to Atlanta, but that doesn't stop me from having an opinion). We also share our latest thoughts about moisturizers, eye shadows, and whether or not nutmeg belongs in a fruit cobbler.

On top of that, we talk about how we're wrapping up summer with the college-aged people in our lives, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- our Patreon episode about SEC Football Media Days

- Jos. A. Bank

- Princess Polly

- Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

- Meebak Cica Cream

- Sunday Riley CEO Moisturizer

- Pacifica Dreamy Youth Cream (a Charlotte Tilbury dupe according to some)

- Urban Decay Naked 2 palette

- Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener (just FYI - the link in the list of sponsors will work for 15% off your first order)

- Bobbi Brown cream eyeshadow stick

- cowboy caviar

- corn dip (I modified this recipe a bit, but this was so good when I heated it in the oven for about 30 minutes on 375)

- All in Motion stretch tapered pants

- Noonday Boundless Faith necklace

- What Will They Think? by Grace Valentine

- Levitate poplin tee

- Jan Morton's cobbler recipe

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We recorded this episode from Day One of SEC Football Media Days earlier this week, and man oh man are we ever living our best lives. Obviously we talk about media days (day one, at least), and we discuss the obnoxious amount of clothes we packed for our time in Atlanta. We trust you would expect no less.

You'll also hear Melanie's shock / surprise / disappointment when she learns about another movie I've never seen, and we break down how we respond to conflict (here's a hint: WE DON'T LOVE IT). Plus, it's Melanie's turn this week for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- SEC Football Media Days

- Greg Sankey

- College Football Hall of Fame

- Brian Kelly

- "Callin' Baton Rouge"

- Ryan McGee

- "Whoopty" (the song about being addicted to blue cheese)

- The Eyes of Tammy Faye

- ORU Singers in the 80s

- The Bear

- Charles Hunter on Twitter

- Loot

- Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between

- TooFaced Hangover RX Pillow Balm lip treatment

- CheeseGal on Instagram

- Zach Bryan's new album, Summertime Blues

- Holland & Birch bracelets (use code BIGBOO for 20% off until Sunday 7/24)

- Old Navy pajamas

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- Helix (use this link for up to $200 off a mattress and two free pillows)

This week we talk about a whole lot of ordinary life: celebrating some extended family birthdays, finding an unexpected treasure at Nordstrom Rack, and trying to get our kids' living spaces coordinated for the new semester.

We also discuss some new shows we're watching and how Melanie is dealing with the Texas heat. 

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Wings 'N More in College Station

- chicken flats video (MELANIE, DO NOT WATCH THIS)

- Cooper's BBQ in College Station

- Club Pilates (this is where I go here in Birmingham)

- Gus Mayer in Birmingham

- Cordani shoes

- The Roger Centre Court by OnCloud

- La Cantera in San Antonio

- SEC Football Media Days in Atlanta

- Ainias Smith

- The Terminal List

- Downton Abbey: A New Era

- Better Call Saul

- June's Journey

- Trader Joe's Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

- Threshold Floral Woven Rug

- One/Size Fantasize mascara

- Scrub Mommy sponge

- Bakers & Burgers Icon tees

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It's been a slow week since we last recorded, but that didn't stop us from digging into all sorts of exciting topics on this episode: picture frames, herbs, weather, and so many other things that pretty much scream WE ARE VERY BORING.

Fortunately we've watched a good bit of TV, so we break that down, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- mattress topper for dorm bed

- Stranger Things on Netflix

- the cutest VRBO house in Chickamauga, GA

- Public House in Chattanooga

- squash casserole recipe

- funeral potato casserole (I use cream of chicken soup instead of making a sauce with flour, milk, and chicken broth)

- homemade coffee ice cream

- Southwestern Tossed Salad

- Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, season 2

- The Staircase on HBO/Max

- Only Murders in the Building on Hulu

- Love & Gelato on Netflix

- The Terminal List on Amazon Prime

- Melanie's favorite color by numbers app

- Yellowstone on Peacock

- This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

- Mom Celebrity Translator is real life

- linen duvet cover set

- Pacifica gel Dry It Out acne spot treatment

- Pesto Chicken Saltimboca by Half Baked Harvest

- Pioneer Woman's fettuccine Alfredo

- oversized sleeveless jumpsuit

- Heather Gauthier prints

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This week we recap the end of the College World Series, and Melanie tells us all about how she and Caroline spent time in The Nature during their inaugural trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Melanie's feet continue to recover.

We also break down an unusually busy week on the Hudson front, Melanie offers her two cents on Arch Manning's college football commitment, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- Ole Miss wins the CWS

- Old Try and the final Rocco's shot count

- Old Try's CWS letterpress print

- Pigeon Forge, TN

- Rainbow Falls Trail - Great Smoky Mountains

- Tupelo Honey

- Gregory Porter

- Ben Rector

- Charity Gayle

- Endless Praise by Charity Gayle

- the VRBO house we love in Chickamauga, GA (only 25 minutes from so many fun things in Chattanooga)

- Hulu +

- The Kardashians on Hulu

- Arch Manning

- Wet detangler brush

- UGG Sport Yeah slide

- Daisy cottage cheese and fruit

- small gold chunky hoops (less than $15)

- Athleta Brooklyn ankle pant in captivate chrome blue

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We're still in the thick of the College World Series, so you know we're gonna get into all of our feelings about college baseball this week (not to mention the Aggies' match-up against the Longhorns). We also do a little recapping of our weekends, and we discuss whether or not it's possible to cover all the important topics / life skills with college kids before they leave home.

On top of all that, we break down my current situation with my hair, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- Notre Dame's uniforms with trim

- Lots of Scotts' list of life skills for young adults

- our Patreon episode on inconsequential grievances 

- Wet detangler brush

- velcro rollers

- Patreon Live Q&A for June

- interview with Alex

- Vacation Chardonnay oil SPF 30 sunscreen

- Lancome mascara primer

- TikTok mascara hack

- No Boundaries slides (only $12.98)

- Texas Aggies tee from 47 Brand

- Redland cotton sheets

Sponsors:

- KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO to get 50% off your first month plus free shipping)

- Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first order)

- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)

- Peloton

Much to our delight, there have been lots of fun life events since our last episode. Melanie got to watch her Aggies win their super regional and secure their spot in the College World Series, and I got to go to Maine and New York City on a trip. We have so many words about all of these things.

We also discuss my somewhat awkward initial encounter with East Coast seafood (I was not equipped, y'all), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- the College World Series bracket

- Banner Year

- Butcher Burger in Portland, Maine

- Open Table

- Omni Berkshire (this was our favorite place we've stayed in NYC - great location and really quiet)

- Plaza Suite

- The Music Man

- Parachute Cloud cotton quilt

- Athleta Salutation joggers (they also come in lots of solid colors)

- Mediheal sheet mask with hyaluronic acid and witch hazel

- Hoka Kawana running shoes

- summer Apple Watch band

- Cotopaxi Cada Día Coso

Sponsors:

- Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows)

- Thrive Market (use this link for $80 in free groceries)

- Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial)

- Prose (use this link for 15% off custom hair supplements)

Y'all. I don't know how this has happened again, but Zoom didn't pick up my microphone - clearly I missed a setting even after I reminded Melanie that we needed to check - so I sound like I'm in a tunnel. I hope you can push through the distraction, and I am trying to remind myself that nobody listens to us for our sound quality. Still: annoying. I'm sorry I'm so consistently bad at this part.

Anyway, we discuss some things as I echo (echo, echo) my way through the episode: college baseball, Alex's college orientation, and my poor decision-making skills re: orientation shoes. Also, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- the NCAA baseball tournament bracket

- ESPN+ 

- Dark Sky app

- Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad

- Samford 

- big blue moving bags

- dorm essentials in our Amazon shop

- Prince Louis on the balcony with the Queen

- Prince Louis being every bit of 4 years old

- information about our Brenham live show

- Parachute Cloud cotton quilt

- SOJOS oversized sunglasses

- Goli Ashwagandha gummies

- straw elastic belt

- Bagheera Print Fresh pajamas

Sponsors:

- Pair Eyewear (use this link for 15% off your first purchase)

- Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system)

- Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and three free gifts)

- Best Fiends (download for free in the Apple App Store or on Google Play - and get $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5)

Between college baseball regionals, Top Gun: Maverick, and a new season of Somebody Feed Phil, we get to cover a wide swath-o-topical-ground this week. Giddy up, everyone.

Plus, Melanie shares an update on the final stages of her bedroom / bath renovation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- the NCAA baseball tournament bracket

- Parachute Cotton Cloud quilt

- Somebody Feed Phil (new season!)

- Book Lovers by Emily Henry (just FYI - it's spicy)

- Stranger Things

- Abbott Elementary

- oversized ultralight workout tee - less than $20

- high waisted poplin shorts

- twin xl down alternative comforter

- Toms Alpargata high platform (and here they are on another website)

- a summertime skincare staple - Teddie's Organics rosehip oil

- our latest Patreon episode on insignificant grievances

- Big Boo Live Show in Brenham, TX on October 13-14

Sponsors:

- OSEA Malibu (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order)

- Babbel (use this link for up to 60% off)

- Calm (use this link for 40% off)

- Fuzzy (use this link for your free trial)

The Aggies are going to Omaha, so no one will be surprised to hear how much Melanie and I talk about that very thing in this week's episode. So much baseball. So many runs scored by walks. So much fun. 

We also discuss some books I've recently read (and loved!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:
Kaeden Kent's grand slam
Elijah MacNamee's home run against Stanford
Aggies win the super regional
plastic baby Jesuses
Braden Montgomery's injury
Jac Caglianone
our Patreon episode with Hayden Schott
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Look Closer by David Ellis
I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
The Gentlemen on Netflix
Hacks
Thymes Mandarin Coriander countertop spray
Crystal Light peach Arnold Palmers (lemonade and peach iced tea)
Zara crossbody bag
silicone travel sleeves

Sponsors:
AG1 - use this link for a free year's supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs
Honeylove - use this link for 20% off
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ZocDoc - use this link to download the app for free

Melanie had an adventurous travel weekend, so we talk about that on this week's episode, and you know - YOU KNOW - we dig into the recent situation between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban. WHO AMONG US IS SURPRISED.

We also discuss a TV show and a movie that have made my heart oh-so-happy, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Hops Burger Bar
- SEC Baseball Tournament bracket

- the drama with Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban

- Arch Manning's official visits

- Downton Abbey: A New Era

- Abbott Elementary (I've been watching on Hulu)

- Miss Mississippi 1992

- four-tier jewelry tree stand

- plastic drawer organizers

- Hopopro high pressure shower head

- Ascot + Hart terry cloth top

- Ascot + Hart terry cloth shorts

- Zach Bryan - American Heartbreak

Sponsors:

- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts)

- Stamps.com (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)

- Peloton

- Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase)

Well, it occurred to me when I was editing that we completely forgot to talk about what dress I wore to graduation, but that is okay because it was an old one (the dress I ordered didn't come in on time). BUT, we did remember to talk about other graduation details, along with the latest on Melanie's bedroom / bathroom renovations and the fact that Caroline is home for the summer.

We also discuss my TV goals for the week, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Better Call Saul on Netflix

- Stranger Things on Netflix

- The Staircase on HBOMax

- The Staircase documentary on Netflix

- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

- Article: "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Premiere was Masterpiece Television"
- blue bags that are key to college packing

- Bethenny Frankel's makeup reviews

- eShakti dress (I LOVE MINE)

- striped boyfriend shirt

- Prose boar bristle hairbrush (I don't have any idea if our code will work on a brush, but you can try BIGBOO and see if it does)

- Dolce Vita Parle wedge and the very similar DSW Otis Espadrille wedge

Sponsors:

- Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first order)

- KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first month plus free shipping)

- Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows)

- Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial)

On this episode Melanie does some deep reflection on all of last year's preparations for Caroline's freshman dorm room, and she does this because she started the process of moving Caroline out of her dorm room this past weekend. Suffice it to say: LESSONS WERE LEARNED. 

We also talk about the ramp up to Alex's high school graduation weekend (when I was editing I wondered if I should use "Sunrise, Sunset" as background music), my recent accomplishments with our built-ins, and Melanie's Five Favorites.

Y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Melanie's fake greenery suggestion

- new blackout curtains that I love

- Gaslit on Starz

- Book Lovers by Emily Henry (neither of us has read it yet; it's just been recommended to us)

- Oprah's conversation with Viola Davis

- The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer

- EXCITING NEWS: Brian Chalmers t-shirts

- Mom Celebrity Translator

- 100% cotton percale sheets

- Gimme Bands hair ties

- Vida Liberata Body Blur instant HD skin finish

- Pura smart device

- Miranda Lambert's Palomino album

Sponsors:

- Babbel (use this link to save up to 60% off your subscription)

- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and three free gifts)

- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App store or Google Play)

- Calm (use this link for 40% a premium subscription)

There has been a lot of life in the last week:  Melanie's home improvement situation has leveled up in a couple of significant ways, and senior year festivities have overtaken our lives here in Birmingham. So for entirely different reasons, both of us have been feeling some feelings. You'll hear all about that.

We also continue our discussion of The Dress Situation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- Kim Spradlin-Wolfe

- Sparkly Green Earrings

- "The Best Is Yet to Come" by Ben Rector

- "Same God" by Elevation Worship

- the Anthropologie dress with the slip

- the Draper James dress

- the eShakti dress (I did a 3/4 sleeve that's below knee length)

- Capri Blue Grapefruit Prosecco candle

- Half Price Drapes linen blackout drapes (I got the Exclusion Ivory - which is really pretty)

- Janelle gathered shoulder bag

- Athleta Inspire top

- Laura Parks Brooks Avenue slim wallet (and here's the second design)

Sponsors:

- Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system)

- Pair Eyewear (use this link for 15% off your first purchase)

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- Prose (use this link for 15% off custom hair supplements)

It's been a week-o-special-events for both of us, and on this episode we're going to talk about all of them. You'll hear about Melanie and Perry getting all dressed up for a wedding, my quick trip to see college friends, and Alex's performance in Into the Woods. Plus, Melanie has some exciting new skin care strategies to share.

We're also going to discuss TV (it's my favorite coping mechanism right now), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. 

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- our bonus episode with Kim Spradlin-Wolfe

- Into the Woods

- videos from the end of the show

- Melanie killing the game in her new dress

- Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix

- The Flight Attendant on HBOMax

- The Gilded Age on HBOMax

- Kathleen Jennings Beauty

- Clarins Depuffing Mask

- V-shaped slimming face mask

- A New Day Victoria wedge heels (order a half-size down according to Mel)

- R. Vivimos linen button-down tunic dress

- Tillamook cracker cuts in extra sharp cheddar

Sponsors:

- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)

- iWi Life - use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order

- Storyworth - use this link to save $10 off your first purchase

- OSEA Malibu - use promo code BIGBOO to get 10% off your first order

We're all over the place this week, so if you would like to hear about what's on sale at Anthropologie along with the snake situation at the ranch along with a round-up of some recent TV shows along with a story about some leggings, this is the episode for you.

We also talk about Melanie's latest additions to her skin care routine. And it's my turn for Five Favorites. Only somehow I ended up with Seven Favorites. As you do.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Maeve textured buttondown

- Maeve oversized tunic

- Into the Woods

- Inventing Anna

- Starstruck

- Anatomy of a Scandal

- Better Call Saul

- Alicia Keys' Athleta collection

- Kenra Thermal Styling Spray

- Hoson 1 1/4-inch curling iron

- Skin by Blair tonic

- Skin by Blair Bakuchiol

- Skin by Blair Ret de la Blair

- Skin by Blair Anniversary Trio

- Country Life Target-Mins 300mg magnesium supplement with silica

- the aspirational Trina Turk rainbow caftan

- Whisps

- Golden Eagle caramel corn

- Pilcro Ruffled Placket shirt

- foam earbud tips for AirPods Pro

- Oaked Bitter Orange candle by Sydney Hale Co.

- Quay Total Vibe sunglasses in green / brown

- Madewell pull-on shorts

- Favorite TikTok accounts: @snackqween, @catben, @567broadway, @jackieaina, @cost_n_mayor (be advised that you may occasionally hear some lively language)

- I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist

Sponsors:

- Noom

- Evite

- KiwiCo (use this link for 30% off your first month plus free shipping)

- Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase)

We both had lively weekends - Parents' Weekend for Mel, a John Mayer concert and Daddy's birthday celebration for me - and you're gonna get a recap of all of the above. We have some thoughts about concert couples and late-night fast food and the sweetness of being with family.

We also revisit the topics of doom piles and radishes, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- John Mayer Sob Rock tour

- Randall King

- John Mayer's "In the Blood"

- Weidmann's

- Sheseido Full Lash & Brow serum

- Wallaby Aussie style Greek yogurt in vanilla bean

- New June's Journey teams with podcast listeners: Big Boo Detectives 2 and Big Boo Podcast Fans

- turquoise squash blossom necklace

- clear stadium bag

- linen button down shirt

- Gold Bond crepe corrector

- Revision YouthFull lip replenisher

Sponsors:

- iwi Life (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first purchase)

- June's Journey - download on the Apple App Store or Google Play

- Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress purchase and two free pillows)

- Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and three free gifts)

Since we recorded our last episode a few days early, it felt like we had lived ten lives when we sat down to record for this week. That's why you're going to hear about a wide array of topics, from which ride made me nauseous at Universal to how college kids don't like to commit to activities to when our family received a free gift in Georgia to why I experienced buyer's remorse over a new dress.

A lot has happened, y'all.

There's no Five Favorites this week - we're doing a quick graduation gift guide instead - but rest assured that we'll be back with Five Favorites next week. I think it'll be Melanie's turn. 

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey

- Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure

- Escape from Gringotts 

- Knight's in Dawson, GA

- Duke Cannon men's toiletries

- a delicious milkshake in Columbus, GA

- John Mulaney From Scratch tour (not for the children)

- John Mayer Sob Rock tour

- "Landslide"

- Zara

Graduation Gift Ideas:

- Allie & Bess bracelet stack

- Kyle Cavan jewelry

- Morgan Harper Nichols print

- Dokotoo fuzzy fleece hooded cardigan

- Lauren by Ralph Lauren Sanders antimicrobial monogrammed towels

- Merrell men's hut moc (also in forest green, which is great)

- beaded game day straps

- embossed leather cord organizer

- small umbrella and waterproof backpack cover

- Grace Upon Grace, New Morning Mercies, and Live in Grace, Walk in Love

- portable chair

- dry erase board (I love this clear acrylic one) and dry erase markers

- tool kit

- Two Funny Girls grad gifts

Sponsors:

-  Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase)

- Thrive Market (use this link to join today and get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50)

- Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair quiz and 15% off)

- Peloton

On this episode we touch on some topics that aren't necessarily typical for us, like Melanie's recent revelation about her dogs' theme songs and my recent theory about a vegetable that I believe to be on the come-up in the roasted vegetable world. As you might expect, this led to a discussion about the vegetables and/or fruit that have risen to culinary prominence over the last several years, and I don't know, maybe Melanie and I need some new hobbies.

We also talk about Melanie's thoughts on The Gilded Age, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- Melanie's Instagram (the dog theme songs were in her stories, but maybe she'll make a highlight for us) 

- SEC Baseball Tournament tickets

- Living Proof Dry Shampoo

- Living Proof Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

- e.l.f. eyebrow pencil (in fairness, it is just a little bit over $4, so the bargain factor is big)

- Anastasia Brow Wiz

- Elyse Myers' roasted radishes video

- Revitabrow

- The Gilded Age

- Recaps of The Gilded Age by Go Fug Yourself

- Abbott Elementary on ABC

- puzzling fashion collection

- Kate's yellow dress

- Target-Mins Magnesium with Silica 300mg

- Bluetooth shower speaker

- "Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin

- Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

- Alicia Keys / Athleta seasoft wide leg pant in raspberry fuschia

Sponsors:

- OSEA Malibu (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order)

- iWi Life (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order)

- Green Chef (use promo code BIGBOO130 to get $130 off plus free shipping)

- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a special offer that includes a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)

If you're wondering this week if Melanie is over her spirit of grievance with the NCAA regarding the college basketball tournament, she's going to settle that question for you almost immediately after this episode starts. We also explore two new topics - doom piles and tantouring - and lament our complete lack of skill when it comes to organizing and applying make-up. 

It's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, and you'll be delighted to hear that she comes up with a new slogan for arugula in the process. Take that, Whoop City.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- doom piles

- Things I Bought and Liked on Instagram

- tantouring

- Brooke Shield's skincare routine

- Lemony White Bean Salad with Prosciutto

- Time & Tru high rise denim shorts

- square aviator sunglasses

- CRZ yoga sports bra with back closure

- Whitney boyfriend jeans (get 15% off with code MELANIE15)

- our latest bonus episode with Kim Spradlin-Wolfe

Sponsors:

- Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase)

- Noom

- Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase)

- KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 50% off your first month plus free shipping)

This episode is a college baseball-palooza, what with my attempts to make peace with the Bulldogs' outcome at the regionals and Melanie's recap of her trip to watch the Aggies play the Longhorns (which ended up being an unexpected encounter with an array of tiny Jesuses). Plus, I have some feedback about the announcing side of college baseball and lots of thoughts about a quality at-bat.

We also discuss a show we have both loved - as well as my impromptu trip to a fast food restaurant after a doctor's appointment - and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes:
- A&M going to super regionals
- NCAA baseball super regional line-up
- Hacks
- Taco Bell's Cheez-it menu
- tennis dress
- Agolde Parker denim shorts
- tunic ruffle hem shirt dress
- oversized boyfriend button down shirt
- Tan Luxe The Body Butter (this was a sidebar)
- Musely The Spot pill

Sponsors:
- OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off
- Dwell - use this link for a 25% discount
- Green Chef - use code BIGBOO50 to get 50% off plus 20% off your next two months
- AG1 - use this link for a free year's supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs

This bonus episode marks a first for us, and that's because our guest, Kim Spradlin-Wolfe, was actually a Survivor champion about ten years ago. This means she can claim some next-level mental and physical toughness, so suffice it to say that Melanie and I - as a couple of Enneagram 9s - are fascinated.

Kim also has anew show coming out on HGTV, so we talk about that along with a fun project she and Melanie are working on. You're going to love listening to her, and we got such a kick out of having time to sit down and talk with her.

We'll be back in a couple of days with our regular episode for the week (278). Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Kim Spradlin-Wolfe

- Kim's Instagram

- Kim wins Survivor

- Kim's new HGTV show (and Perry does the landscaping!)

- Chelsea Meissner's house that Kim designed

- Morris & Co. wallpaper

- House of Hackney wallpaper

- Arhaus Furniture

Sponsors:

- Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order)

- Reel (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order and free shipping)

Melanie is feeling so much better this week, and you'll be delighted to hear her back in her normal feisty form (particularly where NCAA basketball is concerned). We continue our discussion from a few weeks back about Whoop City (oh, it tickles me), and we also talk about my recent facial - not to mention how this past weekend's PJ Morton concert changed my life a little bit. 

But wait! There's more! Melanie has a new book recommendation for us, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- Peter Burns

- Whoop City

- Sophie's March newsletter

- The Retreat Day Spa in Birmingham

- PJ Morton

- "Melodies from Heaven" at the PJ Morton concert in Birmingham

- Inventing Anna

- Julia Garner's Inventing Anna accent 

- Unmissing by Minka Kent

- Redeeming Love movie

- Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams (this one is on Melanie's to-read pile)

- Everything Sad is Untrue (Patreon book club is March 21st for the $8 level)

- pearl(-ish) hoop earrings

- Vanilla Bean Oikos Greek yogurt with Purely Elizabeth Coconut Cashew granola

- spring sets - Ava & Viv velour top and velour shorts and Who What Wear lime green sweatshirt and terry lounge pants

- air fryer breakfast tostada (9 minutes in air fryer on 375)

- Anna Mae Groves on IG

- Our latest bonus episode with Kari Kampakis

Sponsors:

- June's Journey (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)

- iwi Life (use code BIGBOO for 30% off your first purchase)

- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts)

- Helix (use this link for up to $200 all mattress orders and 2 free pillows)

On this week's bonus episode Melanie and I talk with our friend Kari Kampakis. Kari, who lives in Birmingham and is the author of four books, just so happens to be one of our favorite Instagram follows. The mom of four daughters and a graduate of The University of Alabama, Kari has so much wisdom to share about friendship, the dynamics between moms and daughters, the power of being vulnerable and going first - and so much more. Her words are such an encouragement!

This isn't the only time you'll hear from us this week; we'll be back in a couple of days with our regular episode, so we'll talk to you again then!

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Kari's Instagram

- Kari's website

- Kari's Twitter

- Kari's books

- Kari's new book, More Than A Mom (you can pre-order now!)

- 1883

- Cobra Kai

- Olexa's Cafe in Birmingham

Sponsors:

- Peloton

- Olive and June

Our friend Melanie is still under the weather, but once again she pushed through like a champion so we could get this week's episode handled. And listen - if you like a coherent train of thought, we should probably apologize. We talk about the condition of our eyelashes and the cost of streaming services and what we've been watching and the new sneakers that we both love.

Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, which is always a treat.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- June's Journey

- Revitalash

- MACStack mascara

- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

- The Gilded Age

- Inventing Anna

- The Dropout

- PJ Morton

- PJ Morton's Gumbo Unplugged Live

- The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis

- New Balance 327s (note from Sophie: I got the moonbeam and madras orange from Urban Outfitters)

- St. Tropez self tan bronzing face mist

- Colsie terry french joggers + matching sweatshirt + shorts

- Bakers Brigade Mexican Hot Chocolate cookies

- Melanie's quarterly-ish newsletter

Sponsors:

- Thrive Market - use this link for 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50

- Prose - use this link for your free, in-depth hair quiz and 15% off your first order

- Framebridge (use promo code BIGBOO to save an additional 15% percent off your first order)

A few months ago Melanie and I decided it would be fun to have conversations with a few of our favorite Instagram influencers, and we're kicking that off today with this BONUS EPISODE. We're talking with Caroline from Lucky Peacock Designs, and you've no doubt heard us mention her on the podcast one or 78 times. Caroline posts lots of beautiful interior design pictures, and she's also an amazing curator of great finds from Amazon, Target, and Walmart - among other places. 

We talk in this episode about Caroline's love for estate sales, her best advice for shopping estate sales, her Round Top Antique Week suggestions, and how to throw a killer Three's Company-themed cocktail party. Plus a bunch of other stuff. She's a delight! 

Hope y'all enjoy - and we'll be back later this week with Episode 276!

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Show Notes:

- Lucky Peacock Designs on Instagram

- Helen Corbitt Cooks for Company

- Caroline's estate sale source

- oyster plates

- Marburger at Round Top

Sponsors:

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- Daily Harvest (use this link to get up to $40 off your first order)

It was a big show choir weekend for the Hudsons, so Melanie and I talk about that as well as her current upper respiratory infection and the fact that Caroline was home for the weekend and set some personal sleeping records. Frankly I respect it.

We also discuss a couple of new things Melanie has watched, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Plus, you'll be delighted to know that Melanie has an exciting hat update. 

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- man cold

- homemade medicine ball

- livestream link to Radica's show choir performance (this links directly to our school's show - but be forewarned that the sound isn't great) 

- Julie from The Real World

- The Real World Season 1

- The Real World Homecoming Season 1

- Can You Keep a Secret? (not family friendly)

- CODA

- Our first Patreon live stream (available to $8 Patreon subscribers)

- Our first Patreon book club book: Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

- Wordle 

- Quordle

- Nerdle

- Big Momma Too - another Big Boo team on June's Journey

- Melisa high-rise pull-on flares by Sofia Vergara - $24.50

- Third Love Deco Lace Demi Bra (and if you've ordered from Third Love before and our discount won't work, this link will go straight to the bra style)

- Tillamook grated cheese (the Triple Cheddar is our favorite)

- Aerosoles Ronnie loafers

- palazzo sequin pants

- waterproof UV boonie hat

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- Moms Into Fitness (use promo code BIGBOO for 50% off for 3 months)

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IT'S COLLEGE BASEBALL SEASON, EVERYONE, and you will likely hear the joy in our voices as we talk about opening weekend for the Bulldogs and the Aggies. Plus, Melanie has some TV news to share, and we even do a little analysis about generational differences in parenting. 

Also, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites - but not before she tells us about a critical spring accessory she's trying to find.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- Whoop City

- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

- Maid

- Marry Me

- Vuori Daily Leggings

- Nike Blazer low platform sneakers

- Universal Thread platform heels

- Cozy Notch Collar cardigan ($32)

- Caslon rounded v-neck t-shirt ($19)

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Well, if you were hoping to listen to a podcast episode where you can hear about a baptism and a show choir competition, today is your lucky day. Melanie and I talk about both of those things - and also throw in some discussions about Mel's beloved new green juice, my reactions to a few Melanie-recommended products that have prompted me to "Add to Cart," and Mel's new favorite romantic comedy.

What variety, right? What a time.

As a side note, I would just like to mention that college baseball starts this week (all the hand clap emojis!), and just in case you're wondering, it's my turn for Five Favorites. 

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- Bakery Lorraine in San Antonio

- Gate 12 in College Station

- Revlon So Fierce! mascara

- Skin by Blair tonic

- Thrive Causemetics' Overnight Sensation Brightening Mask

- Thrive Causemetics' Defying Gravity eye cream

- Free People Arden tees

- Kenra Volume Spray 25

- Pavoi 50mm hoops

- Illume Woodfire candle

- Nate Bargatze

- Brian Regan

- I Want You Back on Amazon Prime

- The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain

- The Tinder Swindler on Netflix

- OROBAY Apple watch band in pink sand

- Draper James Tretorns

- Musee Sweet Orange & Sunflower Shower Steamers

- Trader Joe’s Organic Elote Corn Chip Dippers (also: Aldi Mexican Street Corn Big Dipper Corn Chips)

- Sonix Square Oversized Fashion Sunglasses

Sponsors:

- Best Fiends (download in the App Store or on Google Play)

- Helix - use this link for up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows

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- Third Love - use this link to get 20% off your first order

In this episode Melanie updates us on her hot roller situation and also shares some shocking information re: Perry's feelings for a widely beloved vegetable. I'm still not over it.

On top of that, you won't be at all surprised to hear us discuss Jimbo Fisher's apparent affection for the word "clown," and I offer some exciting June's Journey news. Finally, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

- Ted Lasso season 2

- Family Savvy's Cajun Shrimp & Cheese Grits

- Family Savvy's Southwestern Tortilla Soup

- Melanie's new hot rollers

- Sweet Magnolias on Netflix

- Karen Howell on Twitter

- Somebody Somewhere on HBOMax

- Jimbo Fisher's NIL response

- June's Journey

- Jordan Chiles' perfect 10 floor routine

- I, Tonya

- PAVOI gold hoop, 50mm (less than $15)

- Wool dryer balls

- Lucky Peacock on Instagram

- iPhone heart case

- Nike Club fleece sweatshirt

- Donna frayed hem medium wash flare jeans

- New $8 tier on Patreon (2 bonus episodes plus a live episode every month)

- Cheer Season 2

Sponsors:

- Framebridge (use promo code BIGBOO to save 15% off your first order)

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- Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair quiz and 15% off your first order)

We recorded this episode waaaaaaay later than normal - like just a few hours ago - so I'm a little pressed for time in terms of an engaging  description. :-) Let's just go with this: skincare procedure thoughts, my 8-wing is fully engaged in a situation at our school, and Melanie has watched some television. 

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Show Notes:

- what's going on with Sophie's (beloved) former boss (this is good background reading)

- the rally for Shawn this past Sunday

- the time Shawn showed up at our house to move a tree out of our driveway

- Shawn's latest book

- Melanie's beloved Opal icemaker

- Peyton Manning on SNL

- Paris in Love

- The Gilded Age

- H&M wide-cut blouse

- Solo Bonfire stove ($80 off right now)

- Yebba - "Age of Worry"

- Aerie Cozy Up cardigan - only $38.97

- Diva detergent (this is my favorite)

- Laundry Sauce

- Our Patreon (the 2nd tier will be available on Friday, February 4th for $3 additional dollars)

- Our Patreon skin care episode

Sponsors:

- Reel (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order)

- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a free four-week trial plus free postage and a digital scale)

- Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase)

- OSEA Malibu (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off)

The Shankles have been in Montana, the Hudsons have been in Hoover (at the SEC baseball tournament), and on this episode that means that Melanie and I have a lot of catching up to do. There have been outdoor adventures, there have been NCAA grievances, and there is a whole lot of college baseball to look forward to as the regionals get cranked up this weekend.

Also, I have cooked some meals, so I talk about that - and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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Show Notes:
- The Resort at Paws Up
- Sophie on The Paul Finebaum Show with Cole Cubelic
- Cole's podcast, The Cube Show
- NCAA 2024 Regional Baseball Bracket
- French Onion Sliders for a Crowd
- King's Hawaiian pretzel slider buns
- Biscoff ice cream pie
- the Hudsons' favorite chicken parmesan recipe
- the Deshazor Everett targeting call that Melanie continues to question
- pictures of the new kitchen (look in the Kitchen 2024 highlight)
- appliance slider for coffee pot
- soft striped maxi dress
- Supergoop Glowscreen sunscreen in champagne
- gold coffee spoons
- Sonos Era 300

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This week Melanie shares the details of her vampire facial (which is a sentence I never thought I would write). We also talk about our respective weekends, and I share what I feel is an exciting new career path that I've discovered.

I take on 2020Boo and 2020Woo (I'm not exactly sure how to type those) on this episode, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. 

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Show Notes:

- Miracol Booster by Merle Norman

- Opal ice machine

- Jos. A. Bank

- Cavender's Greek seasoning

- Redken Hot Sets Thermal Setting Mist

- Katherine's Instagram account

- Passion 2022 playlist on Spotify - To the Ends of the Earth

- David Crowder - Milk & Honey

- Zella Restore soft pocket leggings

Sponsors:

- Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order)

- KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO to get 50% your first month plus free shipping)

- Pretty Litter (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order)

- Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts)

On this week's episode Melanie and I discuss Caroline's return to College Station along with all the ways I've been living my best home improvement life. And then, because we like to tackle the big problems, we talk about our need for a better shoe system in our closets. As you do. 

While Melanie does have an exciting skin care development, she unfortunately has sad situation to report as far as her personal ice situation is concerned. Thankfully, however, she is not without ice hope. We wrap up with Five Favorites and a 202Boo (don't worry - we'll get the sequence of these things figured out; we are, as always, slow to come up with a system). 

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Benjamin Moore Hale Navy

- Melanie's beloved Opal ice maker

- Farmacie Green Clean Makeup Meltaway cleansing balm

- Cheer season two on Netflix

- ODODOS crossover leggings (the gray are the softest ever)

- Whole Foods Top of the Morning muffins

- Lululemon Now & Always pouch

- Oliver Thomas Kitchen Sink Duffle

- Illume candle in Woodfire (order from Bloom & Petal or Amazon)

Sponsors:

- Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial)

- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)

- Third Love (use this link for 20% your first purchase)

- Jesus Listens (available wherever books are sold)

We waited until after the National Championship game (congrats, Georgia Bulldogs!) to record this episode, so naturally we talk about the game and all the reasons why we felt like it was the best of college football. We also discuss Melanie's weekend with Caroline and her college friends, plus a new kind of exercise I recently tried for the first time.

On top of that, we offer our thoughts on the Duchess of Cambridge's 40th birthday portraits, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- Bowls, bowls, all types of bowls

- Sally O'Malley kick and stretch and kick

- Yellowstone

- Emily in Paris renewed

- 40th birthday photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge

- Mario Testino's photographs of Diana

- Kate in the gold dress 

- ANRABESS long-sleeve v-neck sweater

- microfiber cleaning cloths

- H&M v-neck satin blouse

- high waist bell bottom yoga pants

- Charlotte Tilbury Magic cream

Sponsors:

- Helix (use this link for up to $200 off mattress orders and two free pillows)

- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts)

- Jesus Listens (available wherever books are sold)

- Framebridge (use the promo code BIGBOO to save an additional 15% off your first order)