Hi everyone!! Welcome to this week's Holiday inspired episode of Orange Juice Optional. Today, listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss gift giving strategies, and gift receiving ‘fails’. After that conversation, play along as they go through a delightful list of Christmas ‘this or that’ questions. 

Then to close this episode out, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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Article referenced in this episode:

180 Fun Christmas This Or That Questions - 

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Welcome to this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional! With the holiday season here, Suzanne and Michelle discuss the frustrations that come with traveling during the holiday season. 

Then to close this episode out, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and continued contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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In this episode Michelle and Suzanne continue their deep dive into the topic of likability. Michelle opens up about her internal struggles with self-doubt and Suzanne offers comforting advice about trusting one’s instincts—whether it’s in personal style choices for a new home or making a positive first impression. They discuss the tendency to second-guess oneself, the importance of authenticity, and the lifelong journey of self-acceptance. 

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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Why Hello there and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!! As you start to listen, you’ll quickly discover that OJO has finally jumped the shark. While not quite true, Suzanne did have an unexpected absence this week. So…In her absence, we were lucky enough to “book” a special guest. Much like Suzanne, our special guest goes on tangents and is an independent thinker. This week, Michelle might have her hands full trying to keep everything on track. Thankfully though, he still followed podcast rules and no politics were discussed. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail (Michelle doubled down this week), and then let’s start sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional.  As this week’s episode opens, Suzanne and Michelle take a moment to pay their respect to Queen Elizabeth II and all her accomplishments. The conversation then flows into their thoughts on aging gracefully. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Jump right into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle talk about recent happenings, fall shopping trends and the Atlanta Market. Suzanne is inspired and ready to share all!! 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Join Suzanne and Michelle as they discuss the reason behind their recent recording delays, and some lessons they have learned a long the way. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!!  Please listen in as Suzanne recalls her recent experience with covid. While she is now well on her road to recovery, could this conversation between the ladies unwilling have set into motion an unexpected reaction for Michelle?  The answer to that question…will be in a future episode. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail (maybe throw in a little extra OJ)…and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional!  This week’s episode is a first for the ladies, as Michelle is present and Suzanne is not.  As Suzanne continues to recover from being under the weather, her daughter, Katy G, graciously steps in to help (thank you!!).  Young, energetic and knowledgeable, Katy talks with Michelle about the beauty trends of 2022.  While some of these trends are different to them, both ladies agree they are a wonderful way for individuals to show self expression. Not wanting to leave Suzanne completely out (she has such fomo), Michelle closes the episode with a question of ‘how well does your mom know you?’ 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss topics ranging from uninspired travel, to misophonia, to Imposter Syndrome. 

Suzanne shares a Napa experience that opens up the conversation to their own struggles with Imposter Syndrome. Realizing the subject Is to big to be contained in one episode, they decide to do a follow up discussion in a future podcast. As a good transitioning point, the ladies end this episode with a quiz to find out exactly what kind of imposter they are.

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

A special thank you to Grammarly.com for the Quiz,  “What kind of imposter syndrome do you have?”

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/imposter-syndrome-quiz/

Additional inspiration for this episode:

https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469

Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misophonia)

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Hi everyone and welcome to this week’s wine inspired episode of Orange Juice Optional. Fresh off a trip to Napa, CA, join Suzanne and Michelle as they recap their most recent visit to wine country. The ladies definitely have an opinion on how wine tastings have changed since their first visit to the valley (for tastings) over 10 years ago. 

Before this episode “wines” down, a casual comment from Suzanne has the ladies discussing the benefits of choosing a positive approach to life, or finding the silver lining. The ladies take a quick quiz to find out where they each fall on the positivity scale. Predictions anyone?

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

A special thank you to brillantstaagazine.org for this weeks quiz. The link is below:

https://brilliantstarmagazine.org/articles/quiz-power-of-positivity1

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen in as the ladies discuss the pros and cons of having expectations. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Coming off the longest day of the year, the ladies discuss how busy life has been so far this summer, upcoming plans and recent challenges. With a hectic schedule on the horizon, they are both hoping to find some life balance. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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In this lively episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne shares her chaotic travel adventure—think major delays, a plane too heavy to take off, and missing out on a $4,000 flight voucher! Her tale of air travel woes will have you shaking your head and laughing along.

Suzanne and Michelle then dive into an entertaining (and slightly controversial) quiz to find out, “Are you a likable person?” Suzanne’s reaction to her results sparks some hilarious back-and-forth that you won’t want to miss. Packed with humor and relatable moments this episode is a must-listen!

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of OJO.  Listen in as the ladies discuss a terrifying recent event in Suzanne’s life. With the memory fresh in her mind, Suzanne recalls how her day went from ordinary, to chaotic and frightful in just a few quick seconds. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice optional. 

Having been on trips to different locations, listen in as Suzanne and Michelle finally find a moment to catch up and compare recent stories and experiences. The first thing on the list to share, is a poor customer service experience that Michelle knows Suzanne can relate to.  Spring boarding off this experience, the ladies then discuss why feedback is important to a business, how to handle conflict as a business and the importance of remaining calm and kind when tensions start to rise. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to our podcast! This week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional is inspired by a rapid fire Q&A session Suzanne saw on Ellen!  Please join in the fun, as Suzanne and Michelle take turns asking each other random questions that they haven’t had time to prepare for.  As Michelle worries about the pressure of answering, the ladies agree to slow the Q&A down.  While not quite rapid fire, both Suzanne and Michelle will walk away learning something new about the other person.  

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

A special thank you to brightful.me (article: 80 random questions to ask-start conversation with anyone) and teenvogue.com (article: 151 fun questions to ask friends, from your BFF to new pals) for their entertaining questions!

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Hi everyone!  Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  As promised, Suzanne jumps right into her recent unsettling experience, which then launches the ladies into a conversation about Phobias. Based on the definition found in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Suzanne insists that she doesn’t have any phobias. Michelle disagrees with her assessment, and then confirms several of her own phobias.  To close out the episode, Michelle then shares a quiz on different kinds of phobias. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing this week’s phobia inspired episode. 

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Special thank to brainfall.com for the quiz “Phobia Quiz: Can you name these common phobias?”

Aloha everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Listen into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle excitedly chat about the challenges that they have discovered staying in a “smart hotel”.  From sensitive light switches to over eager toilets, this episode is full of interesting podcast banter. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Derby inspired episode of OJO.  Join in the fun as Suzanne and Michelle discuss how they pick the horses they want to cheer on, and all the southern traditions surrounding the Kentucky Derby.

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail (or a mint inspired cocktail - this week only), and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  This is an episode that will require both the sweetness of orange juice and the bubbles of  champagne!! Join in the fun, as we happily celebrate moms everywhere!  Helping us out this week, is a wonderful quiz (see below) about this important day of recognition!  While Michelle scored a 53% on this quiz, she is eager to test the listeners and Suzanne’s Mother Day knowledge. How do the scores compare? You’ll just have to listen to find out. 

This upcoming weekend (and really all year long), have fun showing your mom all the love and appreciation she deserves! Whether it’s the gift of a phone call (always a highlight), mimosas at brunch or beautiful flowers, we know you will find the perfect way to celebrate your mom!  Cheers everyone!  Happy Mother’s Day to all. 

A special thanks to play.howstuffworks.com for the wonderful Mother’s Day quiz (perfectly titled  “The Mother’s Day Quiz”).

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Why Hello friends and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!! While Michelle is ready to jump into the topic of summer travel challenges, Suzanne is 100% ready to talk about the recent news that masks are no longer required when flying! 

So…please take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing.

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Welcome to this week’s episode of  Orange Juice Optional! Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss comments that people make that are genuinely meant to be positive, but we filter them through as a negative. As a listener, what do you think?  Is there ever a good time to ask about age, weight or appearance?  Michelle then goes to the internet (thank you theadultman.com) and finds support for her thoughts and feelings about this. 

So…before proceeding…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Special thanks to: theadultman.com and their article ‘20 Questions a man should never ask a woman (and the reasons why)’

Why Hello, and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! Join Suzanne and Michelle as they reminisce about recent pranks, as well as clever pranks of the past. While Michelle shares that she feels guilty when she lets a prank go to long, Suzanne shares stories of letting pranks play out in genius fashion.  As listeners, what do you think?  

Then listen as Michelle quizzes Suzanne on real pranks that resulted in media attention .  A competitor at heart and a lover of all quizzes, Suzanne happily accepts the challenge and does surprisingly well for not being a prankster herself. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing…laughing…and rolling of eyes. 

Special thanks to The New York Times and their quiz, April Fools’: A Quiz

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will discuss recent life happenings!  From doctor appointments to social dilemmas, Michelle has been holding on to her experiences to share with Suzanne on the podcast. 

Before wrapping up this episode, Michelle will then share this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s fiery episode of OJO. After witnessing the meltdown the recent meltdown at the Academy Awards , Suzanne had a lot of opinions and emotions to share.  Join the ladies as they discuss their thoughts on Will Smith, Chris Rock and the slap seen, heard and felt around the world. 

The ladies then jump into a quick 5 question quiz on “Entitlement” (thank you psychologia.co).  How do you think they did?  

Now, before the episode starts…please take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail. Once your drink is in hand, hit play, and let’s get right down to sharing!

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Special thanks to: psychologia.co and their quiz,  Sense of Entitlement Quiz: Are you setting yourself up for disappointment?

Why Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of OJO! After missing last week’s episode Suzanne and Michelle discuss how this event has riled up their inner critics. From there, the ladies dive deeper into that nagging inside voice that can wreck havoc in daily life and keep a person  from trying new experiences. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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On this week’s episode of OJO, Suzanne and Michelle chat about their current life celebrations, and also their current self-directed frustrations. Using this conversation as a perfect example, Suzanne makes a good point about perspective and how little life annoyances, are just that…LITTLE annoyances. Her words are a wonderful  reminder to all of us that perspective is a valuable and insightful tool. 

With a trip to Las Vegas on the horizon, the ladies then share their different packing styles and strategies. I think we can all agree there is an art to packing!  So, how do you think their packing styles compare?  Inspired by a segment on the Today Show with Hoda and Jenna, Suzanne asks all the questions, and the ladies get down to the nitty gritty of it all. 

So, before pressing play, take just a quick moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail…and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of OJO. Before we start, please take a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail! Just a warning…because you might need it. 

After months of psyching herself up to attend the Justin Bieber concert, what happened when the day finally arrived?  Did Michelle win the champagne bet, or was the sweet victory all Suzanne’s? Or just maybe, the answer to that question is still unknown reminding us that disappointment can come in surprising ways!  

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Welcome to this week’s random episode of OJO!   With no specific topic in play, join Suzanne and Michelle as they talk about whatever comes to mind. This episode is all about letting friendship guide the hour and laughter light the way. Lighthearted and full of turns, this episode will inspire plenty of smiles. 

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

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Hi Everyone!  Welcome to this week’s episode of OJO!!  Still being the month of February (aka the month of love), listen in as Suzanne and Michelle discuss Dr. Gary Chapman’s 5 love languages. Inspiring and relationship saving, Dr. Chapman’s research has been helping people and their relationships for decades. 

After taking the “5 love language” quiz, the ladies happily discuss their results and share their opinions and experiences with each language. 

During this episode, the ladies will also talk about Suzanne’s recent travel experience (not a “yay Suzanne moment), and an “exciting” event coming up in her life.  

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing. 

Special thanks to: Dr. Gary Chapman  5lovelanguages.com (it’s a really cool website. There are quizzes, videos and other wonderful resources) 

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Welcome everyone to this week’s episode of OJO!  Grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and laugh, cry and cheers with us. 

With wordle on the brain (again!!), Suzanne and Michelle talk about their personal wordle statistics, wordle strategy and The New York Times buyout of this challenging word game. Will this buyout change their love for this daily game? Only time will tell. 

The ladies then move on to talk about the challenges that surround parenting adult children.  After a couple of days in Denver, Michelle has finally accepted that things have changed, but how is she adjusting to this new learning curve? As she talks it out with Suzanne, she is appreciative of the experienced advice she receives. The ladies will then take a quiz to determine parenting style when it comes to their adult children. 

Special thanks to: ericasemptynest.com (Parenting Style Quiz: Parenting 20-something Kids)

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With the Super Bowl rapidly approaching, many people have football on the brain!!  However, for Suzanne and Michelle, their excitement about the upcoming game is all about the clever TV commercials that will make their debut (Sorry…but both the Vikings and Cowboys are out of this year’s game). 

With a history of fun and creative product hype, the girls take a trip down tv commercial memory lane. While the super bowl did inspire this topic, their discussion isn’t just limited to popular super bowl commercials. From catchy jingles to iconic characters, listen (and reminisce) as they share the ads that have made them laugh, cry and want to pull their hair out. 

On topic, and thanks to funtrivia.com, Suzanne and Michelle will also take a quiz and try to correctly recall several “Popular American TV Commercials”.  They invite you to play along with them, and see just how many jingles you can remember. 

Cheers and welcome to this commercial inspired episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Have fun listening, making guesses and enjoying your favorite champagne inspired cocktails!

Special thanks to: qualitylogoproducts.com

Funtrivia.com “Popular American TV Commercials”

Wikipedia.org

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Hi everyone! Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. After a crazy week of commitments and random life happenings, Suzanne and Michelle are ready to get back to chatting and catching up. 

With a full hour ahead of them, the ladies quickly jump into this episode discussing their recent fascination with an online game called “Wordle”. Both ladies are competitive, and they are starting to see this game as a new daily challenge!! A rivalry of sorts!

This inspired chat than leads the ladies into conversation about other recent happenings in their lives. Topics include: Market in Las Vegas, spring decor trends, house building and then…some of those things that truly annoy them. 

As this episode wraps up, Suzanne and Michelle take a quiz entitled “How Annoying Are You?”  (buzzfeed.com). If the ladies are going to dish it out, they believe that it is only fair to take a good long look at themselves and how annoying they can be. 

So, please settle in with your favorite champagne inspired cocktail, and laugh, love and live along with us.  Until next week…cheers!!

P.S. - we are aware of the ‘scratchy’ sound throughout the episode. It was a recording glitch for the technology challenged. 

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Special thanks to: buzzfeed.com

You can find wordle at:  https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/

Hi everyone!  Welcome to this week’s delayed episode of Orange Juice Optional.  Join Suzanne and Michelle as they discuss how Suzanne’s crappy January quickly turned into a cruddy January.  With that clue in mind, orange juice (and it’s healthy dose of vitamin C) should definitely be added to her glass of champagne. 

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In this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle engage in some lighthearted chitchat before shifting the conversation to a recent eye-opening experience Michelle had. The ladies will explore aging, self-perception, and the surprising (but not shocking) awareness that others may perceive you differently according to their age and generation.

Then, feeling inspired by the conversation, Suzanne and Michelle both share a related “Something to Sip On". OJO's "Something to Sip On" is always a highlighted quote meant to inspire reflection and thoughtful consideration.

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Welcome to this week’s episode of OJO!  The first question we must ask, is your champagne poured? The second question (of course) has to be, did you add orange juice? 

Join Suzanne and Michelle as they discuss Suzanne’s unexpected household disaster. It was messy, probably stinky, but the best news remains…it can be fixed (in time, and of course after many headaches). Their discussion then opens up to busy weeks, and their debate between having a routine and being adaptable. While one is a preference, the other is a necessity in this ever changing world. 

As the show wraps up, Michelle will quiz Suzanne to determine just how adaptable she really is!  The results might surprise all of us. 

Until next week, CHEERS to you and all of those unexpected surprises, big and small, that you will encounter along the way! 

Sending out a huge thanks to quizdoo.com and their quiz “How adaptable are you?”

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of OJO!  With the beginning of 2022 finally rung in and celebrated, it’s time to jump into another year of opportunities, making amazing memories and the continual adjustment to a new normal!

In today’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle wrap up their holiday chats and happily shift back into conversations about everyday life, frustrations and general happenings. 

With a positive outlook on the new year, somehow this episode did not escape technical difficulties. With 15 minutes of lost audio, Suzanne and Michelle’s shared New Year’s resolution, and challenge (because they are both competitive people), still made the final cut. From New Year’s past, join in as they discuss what 5 things they are going to track in a journal…daily!  While the tasks will last 365 days, we wonder if the journal will?  In the spirit of inspiration, we invite each one of you to journal along with us!

Until next week’s episode…cheers!

In this week’s episode of OJO, join Suzanne and Michelle as they celebrate (and tackle) the last few moments before Christmas 2021. With Christmas only 4 days away, are they feeling completely frazzled and tired? Or have they settled into the lull of Christmas preparedness?  

With Christmas on the brain, Michelle is excited to jump right into Christmas cheer and trivia!  However, will her enthusiasm wane when Suzanne comes prepared with her own Christmas trivia and supporting facts?

So, please….Pop that cork because the week of Christmas is finally here!!  With all the holiday preparations falling into place, and all your hard work shining through, it’s finally time to settle in and to start enjoying the things that make you the merriest!!  

Right now is the perfect moment to let the smiles and laughs flow!! From both of us, to all of you - We wish you and yours, a very Merry Christmas and an Inspired New Year!!  We will be taking next week off to spend time with our families, but we will be back in January 2022!Until then…Cheers to all!!

Sending out a special thanks to parade.com and history.com 

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With Christmas quickly approaching, join Suzanne and Michelle as they discuss Holiday frazzle, overwhelm and exhaustion.  They know it’s a thing, so how are they coping with the days that now seem to be flying by?  Are they still merry and bright, or have they stepped into panic mode?  ( A small hint to answering those questions is the length of this very short episode introduction).

So, when time allows…please settle in and join the ladies as they share their experiences, and some of their coping styles and strategies. 

Also, as we move forward this holiday season (and really everyday), please remember to spread kindness. It’s contagious, and it can make a difference in the direction of someone’s day, and then spread out from there!

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Welcome to this week’s episode of OJO!  Join Suzanne and Michelle as they jump right into Holiday movies! From Christmas classics to childhood favorites, we all know that Suzanne has a category for it!

So cozy in with a seasonal egg nog, or a comforting hot toddy, and laugh along with them as they share their family favorites, their personal favorites, and their must watch holiday movie list!

As we walk through this holiday season, please remember to spread kindness with a genuine smile, a kind word or a simple gesture.  Kindness is contagious , and it’s needed. Especially this time of year.   Cheers to all of you, and thank you for accepting the assignment.  

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Special thanks to: goodhousekeeping.com  “The most popular Christmas movie the year you were born”

yardbarker.com  “The 25 best Christmas movies that aren’t technically Christmas movies“

rottentomatoes.com

NotOn this week’s episode of OJO, Suzanne and Michelle jump right into the upcoming holiday season!!  With difficult people on her shopping list, and limited supply that is in high demand, Michelle voices her frustration with Christmas shopping this year. That frustration then begins a lively conversation about the art of gift giving.

Michelle knows that Suzanne (a shop owner who has already identified her love language as gift giving) is the perfect person to have this conversation with. As Suzanne shares her gift giving rules, her quest to give a thoughtful and heartfelt gift to those on her list shines through. 

To challenge her well thought out gift giving strategy, Michelle then uses a buzzfeed quiz to determine if Suzanne’s gift giving strategy and approach are on par. Her results probably won’t surprise you!  You’ll just have to tune in to find out what the experts say about her gift giving style. 

Now…with that shared, all you need to do is push play and settle in!  We truly hope you enjoy the energetic conversation, genuine laughter and Suzanne’s inspired and thoughtful tips on the art of gift giving. 

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Why Hello everyone and welcome to Thanksgiving week!! Cheers to this November Holiday and all the wonderful things that come with it.  From self reflection and gratitude, to the entertaining of wonderful family and friends, Thanksgiving brings warmth and comfort to the late days of fall. 

While most people consider Thanksgiving dinner to be the most delicious meal of the year, find out why Suzanne holds a much different opinion.  While potatoes and gravy don’t ever appeal to her, Suzanne’s Thanksgiving does always includes spinach artichoke dip (a family favorite). Michelle then happily shares that her Thanksgiving must have is Robb’s (recipe for) ‘little smokies’.  She believes most people come to her house just for this saucy treat.  (This is an episode correction: The little smokies are made with grape jelly and CHILI sauce - not cocktail sauce.  Please read that correction twice, because she got it wrong in the episode).

Now POP…THAT…CORK and settle in, as Suzanne and Michelle share what they are most grateful for this year!!  Wanting to go further than the typical or generic answers that you might get around the Thanksgiving dinner table, they challenged themselves (and all of you) to go deeper with their gratitude. From funny, to realistic and thought provoking, they both completed this challenge. 

As the episode continues, Michelle then shares some interesting Thanksgiving Day trivia and “corny” Thanksgiving Day jokes (both were found at parade.com - Thank you!!). Ever curious and needing some clarity, Suzanne researches, and then provides additional facts about some of the questions asked. 

For  this quiz,  we ask that you grab a pen, and guess along!  Much to Suzanne’s disappointment, we aren’t really keeping track of points. However, you can still listen, and then impress your guests on Thanksgiving Day.

In conclusion, and with gratitude in our hearts, we would like to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving Day and a blessed holiday season!! As you step into this season of wonder, please remember to spread kindness with a smile, a simple gesture or kind words. Kindness is contagious, and some people need that extra encouragement this time of year. 

With all the shared and until next week…Cheers!!

Special thanks to parade.com!! All trivia questions (plus additional trivia questions) can be found in the article:   “50 Thanksgiving trivia questions and answers to impress all” https://www.google.com/amp/s/parade.com/1072705/jessicasager/thanksgiving-trivia/amp/

Thanksgiving Jokes can be found at: “50 funny Thanksgiving jokes for kids and adults) https://parade.com/1056665/kelseypelzer/thanksgiving-jokes/

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Notes go herePop…That…Cork, and help Suzanne and Michelle celebrate the 52nd episode of Orange Juice Optional!  That’s one full year of friendship, learning curves, tangents, conversations and laughs (and it only took them 53 weeks to get here).

Join Suzanne and Michelle as they reminisce about the best parts of podcasting, and the things that have challenged them the most.  Will you be surprised to learn that technology wasn’t their only challenge?  They will also share the real reason that the listeners haven’t heard from their husbands (yet)!  With as funny as they are in everyday life, the answer might surprise you.

Then find out what excites Suzanne even more than this milestone episode.  Is that even possible?  Why yes, in Suzanne’s world it is!  Michelle agrees with her excitement and for very good reason!  

This episode will also answer a big unknown- Will there be another year of Orange Juice Optional?  

Thank you to our listeners for sticking with us as we’ve tackled our freshman year of podcasting!  It has been a journey!  An inspired journey that we have loved sharing with each of you.  Cheers everyone!  Until next week.. and yes I know, that was a spoiler!

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Notes gWhy hello everyone!! In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle discuss their Christmas decorating habits!  What do you think?  Is November 1st to early to decorate a personal home? How about a retail business?

Michelle, usually known for her Christmas cheer and early (November 1st) holiday decorations, is in a bit of a funk this year. While her house is now decorated, she struggled as her heart was not fully into it.  Could she be the “Scrooge” of 2021? Could it be that turning 50 has caused a lack of energy? Could it be laziness? Or could it be just a cleaner, less cluttered approach to holiday decor? 

Listen as Suzanne tries to inspire her with the beautiful decorations that she, and her ‘Why Hello’ team, have used to decorate her shop. Suzanne and Michelle will then discuss the trending holiday colors for 2021, and even trending Christmas decor that might make some people squeamish. 

Also discussed in this episode, is the sluggish supply and demand chain that would make only a “Grinch” happy!  So as you check your naughty and nice list, shop early when possible. 

This episode kicks off the holiday season!  With only 46 days left until Christmas, continue to tune in and share in our preparations, stories and of course the tangents that have put the champagne back into orange juice!  Cheers until next week!

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Notes go here Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice optional!  Suzanne starts this episode off with a tipping story from her recent visit to Atlanta. You decide…Did she listen to the last episode, or did she decide to wing it?

While in Atlanta, she also had a scary experience at the hotel, and she shares her instinctive reaction to the event.  However, she’s not impressed by Michelle’s overall reaction to her story.  What do you think?

This episode then jumps into part 2 of everything tipping related! The ladies share their thoughts when it comes to tipping for cosmetic procedures, medical appointments, house contractors and Uber rides. 

After all tipping areas are exhausted, they circle back to a tipping etiquette quiz from buzzfeed.com (they have the best quizzes-thank you!!).  Will Suzanne and Michelle find themselves mostly in the majority, or in the minority, when it comes to their approach to tipping etiquette?  Listeners are encouraged to answer the questions along with us!  Where do you stand?  This is such a fun way to conclude this episode of Orange Juice Optional. 

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Special thanks to  buzzfeed.com (Tipping Etiquette: can you tip less in these 13 scenarios)

This week on Orange Juice Optional, Michelle has some big news to share today regarding a ‘middle age move’ she and Robb are undertaking, and Suzanne is ready with valuable advice to help them through it all. Choosing to downsize their residence in Alaska means that Michelle and Robb will be getting their current home ready to sell, and preparing a smaller space to move into. Suzanne offers advice on choosing paint colors, getting a house ready to sell or move into, and how to combine spaces and work with contractors and industry standards. Suzanne’s interior design experience and knowledge will help them, as well as all those listening, to do it the best way possible.

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Feeling inspired by “a radio show”, on today’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne would like to talk about everything that has to do with ‘tipping’.  With upcoming travel on her calendar, she asks Michelle if she has “ever considered tipping a flight attendant?”  That question quickly opens up the conversation to all sorts of tipping practices and scenarios.  Sharing stories of complicated calculations, splitting tabs and important life lessons, these two compare their own personal tipping styles.  Like champagne, the conversation flows freely and inspires a lot of laughs along the way.  With time running out, Suzanne and Michelle decide that this topic, requires a part two. 

So, with a glass of champagne in hand (and remembering that the orange juice is optional), please sit back, enjoy the conversation and relate along with them. Cheers!!

The champagne is flowing freely today for Michelle now that she has survived the ‘Summer from Hell’, and Suzanne is celebrating her recent victory as well. One thing they’re not exactly celebrating, however, is how travelling post-COVID-19 is a different experience from what it used to be in the past. In today’s episode, our hosts have more than a few things to say about the new flying experience and what it means for air passengers.  

The episode starts with Suzanne picking up from the last episode and talking about how she won the candle contest on Instagram. Then, she moves on to the theme of the day’s podcast and discusses how flying is now an uncomfortable experience for her, including her experiences with flights being delayed or canceled at airports. She also relates her difficulties with car rental services, and problems related to obtaining food on flights. Together, Michelle and Suzanne explore how employee shortage hurts flight operations at airports. Finally, the episode ends on a positive note, with Michelle giving a shout-out to her daughter-in-law for taking on the Orange Juice Optional Instagram page.

Episode Highlights

• Michelle and Suzanne’s reasons for celebrating      
• COVID-19 protocols air passengers are expected to follow
• Suzanne’s difficulties while traveling by air
• Vaccination, employee shortages, and their impact on the flying experience
• The upcoming Orange Juice Optional Instagram page

Quotes

‘‘And my point at that point was, if you’re getting on a plane, and passengers have become unruly, and it’s like, I wonder if that’s because the airlines have made it so uncomfortable for us to travel, that our frustration levels are at their peak.’’

“But instead of trying to get to where we were, how to recreate a positive environment that we can all peacefully live in without feeling this angst and this stress, and this frustration, wherever we go, the judgment.’’

“It’s like I am on a campaign now to find the positive ways to deal with life in general.’’

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