Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Girl Next Door Podcast
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| Summer Five Senses Portrait | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:40:17 | |
Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. What does summer what does summer look, smell, feel, taste, and sound like to you? That's what we're chatting about on the show today. From grilled hot dogs to legs sticking to hot vinyl car seats, we describe unique portraits of summer in our childhoods and in parenthood. For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're talking about the sense sensations we wish we could forget about summer. See full show notes on our website: Summer Five Senses Portrait Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoor We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Let's Talk About Patriotism | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:38:50 | |
To celebrate America's 247th birthday on July 4th, we're exploring what patriotism means to us and reflecting on how it's expressed today. We also share what makes us proud to be American, and where we see room for growth as a nation. For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing how we feel about patriotic symbolism like flying the flag and singing the national anthem before sporting events. See full show notes on our website: Let's Talk About Patriotism Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoor We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Little Changes, Big Difference | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:27:07 | |
Sometimes a little change makes all the difference. Today we're sharing 10 little changes we've made that have made our lives better. For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a nagging annoyance in our lives and we're asking for your ideas for little changes that might make them better. See full show notes on our website: Little Changes, Big Difference Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoor We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Read Kelsey's blog and Substack Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Our Approach to Equity in Marriage | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:56:35 | |
To celebrate wedding anniversaries we are having a conversation about equity in marriage. We share what equitable marriages mean to us and how we practice what we preach across money, time, raising kids, and communication. Happy anniversary to us both + our wonderful husbands next door! Mentioned on the show: Our episode: Household Division of Labor Infinity Pro The Knot Dr. brush hair dryer Boden jersey pull-on jersey skirt
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| Spring Reading Round Up | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:38:27 | |
Spring means fresh reading queues and new books are blooming. We compare our current reading lives and swap book recommendations. Then we discuss the reading habits of the husbands next door and how much we talk about books with them. Happy spring reading! Mentioned on the show: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement Julietta and the Diamond Enigma ...please find the rest of the book list in our website show notes. They got too lengthy for the pod notes! Love Beauty and Planet Relaxing Rain body wash
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| Let's Talk About Our Periods! | 09 Mar 2022 | 01:05:21 | |
Join us for a romp of a conversation about menstruation. From first periods to adventures in PMS and our experiences (and questions) with trendier period products like menstrual cups and period underwear, this episode is guaranteed to be more fun than reading the instructions in the Tampax box. Mentioned on the show: Ukrainian's Choice: Fight or Flee (The Daily podcast) The Man Leading Ukraine (The Journal podcast) Russia Invades Ukraine (Pantsuit Politics) International Rescue Committee Mo News (Instagram) Sharon Says So (Instagram) Matt Gutman (Instagram) Taking Charge of Your Fertility The Care and Keeping of You 1 and The Care and Keeping of You 2
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| Organization Wins and Challenges | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:46:39 | |
We're inviting you into our homes for a tour of our current organization wins and challenges. And because we know you won't judge, we're also revealing the messiest, not-working-at-all areas in each of our houses and vow to do something about it – dead plants, passports, and all. Our past episodes on organization: Organization That Works, Current Organization and Disorganization A blog post all about Kelsey's nail-painting ritual Kelsey is loving her new Caraway cookware Tazo teas: glazed lemon loaf, juniper mint honey
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| Our Cabin Retreat & Making Time For Creativity | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:33:23 | |
We're sharing the details of our recent cozy creative cabin retreat. We chat about how we structured a weekend of collaboration and rest plus the reasons why we are the perfect traveling companions. Then we share encouragement for why YOU should make time for your creative interests and how to make that happen. Mentioned on the show: Pillow in the Pines, the Airbnb where we stayed in Pine, AZ Old Country Inn, the amazing pizza place where we went to dinner Life Below Zero: Next Generation Hearth & Hand mugs (Kelsey's favorite tea mugs)
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| Our Intentions for 2022 | 26 Jan 2022 | 00:43:25 | |
We're sharing our intentions for 2022 including our words for the year and specific goals in different areas of our lives. Plus, as has become our tradition, we leave encouraging messages for our future selves. Mentioned on the show: Mary Van Geffin parenting coach Precious Car-go! Expressie nail polish
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| How We Set New Year Intentions | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:40:29 | |
As we gently greet a new year, we each share how we go about setting new year intentions. Mentioned on the show: 10 Things To Tell You Podcast (with end of year reflections) Daily Habit Tracker from Elise Cripe for newsletter subscribers Podcasts that Kelsey enjoyed with reflections and/or new year intentions this year: Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor See show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2021 Wrap Up | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:47:13 | |
With relief, laughter, and some tears we look back at the year that was 2021. We reflect on what was good, what was hard, and what we learned. Plus we hear the messages that we left ourselves at the beginning of the year. We are so thankful that you chose to spend some of your year with us. Wishing you peace and light as you end the year and start a new one, friends! We'll see you in 2022. See all the links for things we mention in our website show notes: 2021 Wrap Up
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| Christmas Gone Wrong | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:32:29 | |
Today we bring you stories of when Christmas went from "Ho ho ho!" to "Ohhhhh no..." Mentioned on the show: Holiday mint chocolate candy assortment My Walit card holder with coin purse
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| Our Favorite Things in 2021 | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:42:40 | |
These are a few of our favorite things! We're sharing the things, apps, and services that made life easier or brought us joy over the past year. Mentioned on the show: Tub Electric Spin Power Scrubber The Pink Stuff cleaning products Best Laid Plans episode with Sarah Powers Runner's World Vegetarian Cookbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Organizing Wins & Fails | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:31:15 | |
Join us for an honest chat about what's going well, and not so well, with organization in our homes and lives. Plus we brave our kids' rooms to see what they look–and smell–like. For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a small organizing win that has a big impact. See full show notes on our website: Organizing Wins & Fails Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoor We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Practical Tips for Holiday Logistics | 17 Nov 2021 | 00:44:57 | |
From holiday meals to gifting and decorating, we've got practical tips to help you with holiday logistics. Plus we talk about how to make sure you enjoy the holiday season! We also share the things we're doing this year to make our holidays easier. We hope you hear something that you can try this holiday! Mentioned on the show: Kelsey's fake Christmas tree (as recommended by Sherry of YHL) Holiday Docket from The Lazy Genius Our episodes on How To Say No and Personal Policies Kelsey's Christmas trees holiday t-shirt David Sedaris reads his Santaland Diaries Lululemon black camo workout leggings
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| How to Say and Accept "No" | 03 Nov 2021 | 00:47:05 | |
"If it's not a 'hell yes!' it's a 'no'" is one of our favorite sayings. So today we have a deep-dive on how to say no. Plus we talk about to accept someone else's "no" with understanding and grace. Mentioned on the show: Kelsey's blog post about house shopping in the Midwest Science experiment advent calendar
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| Fall Reading Roundup & Distracted By Gourds | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:49:14 | |
As we head into the season of cozy we chat about our current reading habits, what we've read lately, and our fall book queues. Please note, should any little ears be listening, when we discuss the book Superfudge we talk about Santa Claus. A full list of books we mention would not fit in the episode description. To see the full list please visit the show notes!
Mentioned on the show: Kelsey's blog post on her trip to Colorado Springs Link to all our Fall Extravaganza episodes
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| Fall Extravaganza In A Mustache With A Hot Garbage Drink | 06 Oct 2021 | 01:13:42 | |
It's that time of year again, friends...it's FALL EXTRAVAGANZA! We're spending the entire episode embracing our deep and complete love for fall. There are costumes and Halloween candy rankings, we've got autumnal experiences and of course the annual candle sniff quiz. Fall, you are officially welcomed! Mentioned on the show: Pinch of Yum Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup A rain jacket similar to Kelsey's (exact rain jacket not available, sorry!) Sandalwood Apple Hempz body lotion Join us on Instagram for Fall Fridays!
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| Clothing Kids | 22 Sep 2021 | 01:03:40 | |
Today we're diving into the topic of clothing kids. Along the way we've got strong opinions, helpful tips for shopping and organizing, plus favorite brands to share. Mentioned on the show: Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic beer
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| Getting Back To It | 08 Sep 2021 | 00:51:31 | |
Starting new habits gets a lot of attention but what about getting back to good habits we used to keep? Today we're chatting all about it! We talk about the habits we'd like to bring back to our lives and how to recognize if we're in a rut. Plus we share tips for smaller resets like after a hard day and then help each other think about how to find our way back to some good habits.
Mentioned on the show: Sweet potato-apple breakfast bake Our recent episode How To Make Dinner Not Suck Printable weekly intentions page
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| Introducing: Homeschoolhood | 01 Sep 2021 | 00:23:14 | |
We have a fun surprise for you today! Did you know Erica’s new homeschool podcast launches today?! We dropped the first episode of Homeschoolhood here for you to get a taste. Be sure to go check it out, subscribe, share it, leave a review. You know the drill, friends! Thanks for being excited about this with Erica. This episode is a quick peek into who we are as a family, what brought us to homeschooling, how we got started, and why we’ve chosen to continue homeschooling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Practicing Gratitude | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:25:48 | |
We're chatting about practicing gratitude. We share the habits that help us cultivate gratitude, how to find gratitude during challenging seasons of life, and how to model gratitude for kids. Plus we each share three specific things we're thankful for right now. Mentioned on the show: Trader Joe's chicken-less tenders Ken's Steakhouse Honey Mustard salad dressing Kelsey's #coldtreatswednesdays
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| Back To School | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:30:11 | |
Even as we continue to navigate a pandemic we find joy in freshly sharpened pencils and the back to school season. We share what school looks like for us this year as homeschool and public school moms plus answer some listener questions. We touch on starting school as a new kinder parent amidst a pandemic, what our morning and afternoon routines will be like, and not getting overwhelmed by extracurriculars. Mentioned on the show: Emily Oster article on how to make family decisions
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| All About Our Book Club | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:46:33 | |
Our in-person book club is one of our favorite things and we get lots of questions about it from listeners. So we thought our book club deserved its own episode! We share how our book club started and the nitty-gritty of how it works. Plus all the reasons we love our book club and some funny memories along the way. Mentioned on the show: Erica shares about her homeschool curriculum on her Instagram feed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo You can rent the house where we always stay for our book club retreats! Recipe for Erica's obsession: vegetarian crockpot meatless meatballs: Ikea frozen meatless meatballs, sauteed jar sauerkraut, undrained jar of Heinz chili sauce jar of cranberry sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar Combine all ingredients in a crockpot and heat on low. Serve to vegetarians and carnivores alike to great acclaim!
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| Our Intentions for 2025 | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:35:01 | |
We're bringing the new year energy to our annual show about our intentions, goals, and plans for the year ahead. We each share our word for the year, what big things are coming up for us this year, and, as always, leave messages for our future selves. See full show notes on our website: Our Intentions for 2025 Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Get more content from Kelsey on her RISING*SHINING blog + podcast and Substack. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoor We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How To Make Dinner Not Suck | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:44:27 | |
Whether it's because we're tired, trying to feed selective eaters, and/or some family members are under the table...sometimes dinner kind of sucks. We're sharing the dinner challenges we're currently facing as well as our tips for making dinner a little bit easier. Plus we help each other troubleshoot our most pressing dinner frustrations. Mentioned on the show: The Lazy Genius has great blog posts and podcasts about how to make dinner easier Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook. Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Spring & Summer Reading Roundup | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:48:10 | |
We're chatting about one of our favorites things: books! We share our current reading habits plus all the books we've been reading including books for our kids. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Parenting Without Power Struggles Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures Pages and Co: The Bookwanderers Pages and Co: The Lost Fairy Tales The History of the World in 50 Dogs The Malibu swimsuit from Andie Swimwear
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| Tiny Anchors | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:51:56 | |
Tiny anchors are the small rituals or comforts that brings calm when the seas of life feel rough. We chat about the tiny anchors we clung to during 2020 and at other hard times of life. Plus we share the tiny anchors we keep currently and where we need to create new ones. What Are Your Tiny Anchors? Cup of Jo blog post Unbox Boardom board game subscription
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| Happy Summer Quick Update | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:01:05 | |
We'll be back in two weeks with a new episode. In the meantime we'd love to recommend two great shows from our archives. Just search for the episode titles in your pod player: + Reading Habits and Neighborly Grapefruit (2017) + Summer Cozy and Hearty Bottoms (2016) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Summer Eats & Drinks | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:30:38 | |
We're chatting all about summer eating and drinking, from nostalgic summer foods to how to make summer dinners easier. Plus we share what drinks and eats we're looking forward to this summer including favorite recipes. Mentioned on the show: Gilbert Love episode with all of our Gilbert faves Joanna Gaines lemon pie recipe Lemon icebox cupcakes from Shutterbean Must Love Bananas frozen treats Our episode Hell's Angels & Creativity
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| We Made It To Summer! | 19 May 2021 | 00:32:29 | |
Friends, we made it through a school year unlike any other and summer is on the horizon! We chat about how we're feeling overall as we wrap this school year plus what we will and won't be doing this summer, how we'll be keeping our kids busy, and what we'll be doing for ourselves. Mentioned on the show: "We are driven to do the right thing" episode of Pantsuit Politics Our 7 Things We're NOT Doing This Summer episode Hogwarts homeschool curriculum Tonto Natural Bridge state park Old Country Inn woodfire pizza The Animal Fair and other stories
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| Calm Parenting & Vacuuming Hour | 05 May 2021 | 01:08:33 | |
Join us for a conversation about calm parenting – the kind of parenting we aspire to practice but it's not always easy. We chat about how calm parenting aligns (or not) with our personalities, what strategies we implement, and which situations test our patience the most. Mentioned on the show: Parenting Without Power Struggles Julie Bogart (aka The Brave Learner) How To Talk So Kids Will Listen, And Listen So Kids Will Talk How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen, And Listen So Little Kids Will Talk Fast and Free women's run hat with pony cut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Week In the Life & Mom Uber | 21 Apr 2021 | 01:10:30 | |
Come live a week with us! We're inviting you into our homes and lives for the week of April 3rd through 9th. Mentioned on the show: Krusteaz gluten free cinnamon coffee cake mix Best Laid Plans featuring Kelsey as a guest I Am I Can: 365 Affirmations for Kids Golden Slumbers Sleep – Kelsey's sleep coach High Protein Vegetarian Cookbook Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook. Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Personal Policies & How To Mail | 07 Apr 2021 | 00:52:32 | |
We're big fans of personal policies and the boundaries they bring with them. We share the personal policies in our lives for things we always and never do plus the policies we're trying to adopt. Mentioned on the show:
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| Bonus: Introducing the RISING*SHINING audioblog | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:06:32 | |
A little bonus for you today! Kelsey shared the first episode of her new podcast, the RISING*SHINING audioblog. This month-long project brings the honest reflections and encouragement of Kelsey's blog posts to your ears. To hear new RISING*SHINING episodes, search for "rising shining" in your podcast player and subscribe. Read the written version of this episode: Introducing: the RISING*SHINING audioblog! Connect with Kelsey: @kelswharton / Instagram @higirlsnextdoor / The Girl Next Door Podcast Thank you so much for sharing RISING*SHINING with someone who you think will enjoy it and for your reviews on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Annual Airing of the Grievances | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:26:03 | |
Before we set intentions and goals for the year, we like to clear the air. This episode has become an annual tradition in which we share the annoying things in our lives that we just need to speak out loud. For Friends of the Show, we're each sharing something not annoying at all and that is actually making our lives quite pleasant. As we start the 12th season of the show (!!) please consider becoming a Friend of the Show if you aren't already. Each year, Friends of the Show get bonus episodes from us, a sneak peak at our episode topics for the year, and access to all of our past bonus content. Thank you so much for supporting the work we do to produce the show! See full show notes on our website: Annual Airing of the Grievances Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoor We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Best Spouse/Worst Spouse | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:55:05 | |
We bring our best and sometimes most annoying selves to our marriages. In honor of our upcoming wedding anniversaries in April, we share the best and worst spouse qualities for ourselves and the husbands next door. Mentioned on the show:
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| Current Home Organization And Disorganization | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:55:19 | |
We invite you into our homes as we talk about organization...and disorganization. We each share the systems that are working for us and the ones that are hot messes. Plus we're opening our junkiest junk drawers for all to see. Mentioned on the show: Organization That Works episode
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| 2020 Wrap Up | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:55:37 | |
Hooray! We rescued our 2020 Wrap Up episode from technical difficulty and are finally able to bring it to you. We reflect on the year that was 2020 as we share what was surprisingly hard, what made life better, and what we're most proud of. Plus we share our favorite books, media, and purchases from the year. Mentioned on the show: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone Our book club episode on Ask, Again, Yes
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| All About Plant-Based Eating | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:59:05 | |
Bring your appetite – we're talking all about plant-based eating! As a newbie vegetarian (Erica) and seasoned pro (Kelsey), we share our reasons for being plant-based, what we eat, how we feed our families, and our favorite resources for recipes. Mentioned on the show: Ultimate Instant Pot cook book
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| Bathing Habits & Hair Fossils | 10 Feb 2021 | 01:14:47 | |
We're pulling back the shower curtain to talk all about our bathing habits. We come clean about how we deal with hair in the drain, how often we wash our kids, and who is showering with their spouse. Plus the correct order of shower operations and honest thoughts on loofahs.
Mentioned on the show: Episode: Our Hair & Unleashing the Mane Episode: Mom 2.0 & Dry Shampoo Dry shampoos: Amika, Monat, Kristen Ess Senegence hair and skincare products
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| Winter Reading Roundup & Ice Cream Truck Etiquette | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:49:27 | |
Read anything good lately? We dish about our reading habits lately, what books we've finished, and what's in our queue. Plus we share how we're navigating our in-person book club through a pandemic and chat about the books our kids are enjoying. Mentioned on the show: One Line a Day five-year journal Our book club episode on How To Stop Time The Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
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| 2021 Intentions | 13 Jan 2021 | 00:37:15 | |
It's a new year and we look ahead with our intentions and goals. Our conversation includes how we made time and mental space for new year planning, how we want to bring our intentions into our days, and messages of encouragement for our future selves. Mentioned on the show: 10 Questions For the End of the Year (Laura Tremaine) Naming What Matters in 2021 (The Lazy Genius) Parenting Without Power Struggles
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| Mini-Episode with Kelsey | 30 Dec 2020 | 00:07:57 | |
Hi friends! We recorded a 2020 wrap-up episode but had technical difficulties with it and are still trying to recover the episode. Hopefully we can bring it to you soon! But in the meantime Kelsey recorded a quick mini-episode for you. She shares how she's making time and space to close out 2020, a couple of rituals she's putting in place now to welcome a new year, plus a few great podcast episodes she thinks you would enjoy. Mentioned on the show: Friendlier: Our year in books, 2020 Sporkful: New Year's Food Resolutions The Lazy Genius: My Favorite Discoveries of 2020 How I Built This: Bobbi Brown, Lush Cosmetics Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook. Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friendship During A Pandemic | 16 Dec 2020 | 00:39:51 | |
Gosh we miss seeing our friends! In this episode we talk about what friendship during a pandemic has looked like for us. Plus we talk about holiday traditions we have with friends and what those will look like this year. Mentioned on the show: Friendship Landscapes (our previous episode on friendship) Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas Smartwool light hiking crew socks
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| Holiday Budgets & Christmas Cactus | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:38:05 | |
Budgets might not sound very festive but having a realistic holiday budget can bring merriment. We chat about how we manage holiday budgets with our spouses. Plus we share ideas for affordable gifts and ways to give back to your community if you're in a position to do so. Happy holiday budgeting everyone! Mentioned on the show:
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| 2024 Year in Review | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:45:59 | |
That's a wrap for 2024! We look back at how our intentions for the year showed up for us, and share what made us laugh, cry, curse, and think. Plus we share favorites from the year and hear messages from our past selves. And just a reminder that you can still join Kelsey's goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine. See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/12/look-back-at-2024/ Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoor We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Holiday Intentions & Dinosaur Feet | 18 Nov 2020 | 00:33:51 | |
Today we're sharing our holiday intentions as we look toward the end of this crazy year. We share how we're really doing lately and how that's impacting how we approach the holidays. Then we each share our one word intention for the holidays plus how we'll make time for ourselves and the holiday things we're most looking forward to.
Mentioned on the show: The Christmas Album by Leslie Odom Jr. Last year's holiday episode: Ten Things We're Not Doing This Christmas
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| Cookbooks & A Spooky Delivery | 04 Nov 2020 | 00:40:11 | |
Combining our loves of cooking and books, today we're chatting about cookbooks. We talk about why we prefer cookbooks to online recipes and each share our tried and true favorite cookbooks. Plus we discuss cookbook storage, the cookbooks we love to gift, and the ones on our wish lists.
Mentioned on the show: Joy the Baker cookbook and blog Half-size binder Kelsey uses for her recipe binder Similar to Kelsey's corner wall shelf Similar to Kelsey's utensil bookends New York City Christmas puzzle
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| Our Buying Habits & A Dangerous Muffin Pan | 21 Oct 2020 | 00:39:18 | |
Under-buyer or over-buyer? From socks past their expiration date to an abundance of paper products, today we explore our buying habits (can you guess who's who?) and how they translate to our lives. Mentioned on the show: Pilot FriXion Clicker erasable pen
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