Craving Connection

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If you listen to this episode, you will understand how we are just TOO TIRED to write a decent blurb about it. But we love you and we're so glad to be back in your earbuds if only for one episode and we'll probably be back some other time okay bye for now.  Raves + Faves: KA's Rave: Ember Mug + Unreasonable Hospitality KB's Rave: Aerie Sherpa Robe + J Crew Slippers

SURPRISE! We're back! We told you we wouldn't be gone forever and we're keeping our promise by delivering a super sized spring episode! We've combined our spring faves with our spring bucket lists to get you hyped for the season. Tune in to hear us cover footwear, meal plans, fashion aspirations, travel itineraries and more. This episodes are always our favorites, so we hope listening puts a littl...

Well you guys, this is it. This is the *final* episode of Craving Connection. We say *final* because we're not actually gone forever, but this is our last consistent Monday episode for awhile. After 4 years, our podcast has officially finished her senior year and she's ready for summer break. We can't fully put into words what this show has meant to us, but we sure try in this episode. We spend an...

This week we're here with a two for one special: we've combined our winter bucket lists with our winter favorites to bring you one winter deluxe episode! Tune in to hear us chat about the practices we want to cultivate this season, the spaces we want to refresh, the clothing items breathing new life to our wardrobes, the beauty products brightening our bathrooms, and more. If you're in need of a c...

Well, that was a wild ride. 2020. That's what we're talking about, and what a wild ride it has been! Tune in as we chat through the highs, lows, and do math and crafts in our 200th episode. CaN yOu BeLiEvE iT!? "Thank you for listening to our show each week" is the alternate title to this episode. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND HAPPY 2021! Raves + Faves: KA's Rave: Shark IQ Robot Intelligent Multi Room C...

Our gift guide is back just in time for all your Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Deals Every Dang Day in November shopping needs! We've got you covered when it comes to guys, group gifts, kids, and parents, so turn us up and let us help you find the perfect gift for even the pickiest person on your list!   Kids- critter clinic pound a ball tower, I see me personalized books Usborne Books Strider Bike...

It's back, our favorite series of the year, seasonal faves, and we're coming in hot with the fall edition. We've got music. We've got clothes. We've got drinks. We've got it all. If you're in need of a little joy this week, this episode is for you! KA's Fall Faves: Madewell White Sneakers Trader Joe's Harvest Blend Tea, Cranberry and Orange Scone, and Maple Butter The Every Girl Computer Backgroun...

This week we're here with part two of our "20 Things We've Learned in our Twenties" series. Now, if you're like "wait, where's part one?" The answer is on Patreon. Last week we kicked this series off by sharing the first set of 10 lessons we've learned in our 20's and now we're here with the second installment. In honor of KB's 30th birthday, we're sharing our biggest takeaways of the last decade....

We're here with another installment of our "expectations in" series and this week, it's all about expectations in home making. Join us as we dissect all the overt and not so obvious expectations we have of ourselves in all areas of home making and how those expectations compare to our realities. Whether your home is a mansion, an apartment, or a room in someone else's house, if you make a space a...

This week we're joined by our first ever repeat guest, Hannah Heacox. Hannah so graciously joins us this week to share her story of hope in the midst of heart break- the stillbirth of her son, Gabriel. While this story is hard to hear, Hannah reminds us that no matter how deep our grief is, Jesus is there. He sees us in our pain and only He can redeem the most broken of situations. If you've ever...

The time has come yet again for fall bucket lists! The time of year where we set our intentions for the season to come and list the practical and aspirational goals we want to tackle. Join us this week as we share the home projects we want to take on, the skills we want to learn, the practices we want to cultivate, and more!  KA's Rave: Quay Sunglasses- Walk On / After Hours KB's Rave: Old Navy  L...

This week we're going on a trip down memory lane, so buckle up! We took hallmark years- 2000, 2005, and 2010, and chose our favorite books, songs, fashion trends, and celebrity crushes from each time in our lives. Join us as we reminisce about the CDs we used to make up dances to, the fashion trends we just KNEW would get us noticed, the books that left their marks (some for the better, some for t...

This week we're here with a treat for your ears! We've compiled a list of our "best of's" in different categories in order to share some goodness with you. Listen in as we share our favorite media consumed in 2020, our go-to weeknight meals and drinks, our tried and true ways to get out of a funk, plus A LOT more. If you're looking for any kind of refresh, this episode is for you! Dinner dinner di...

We're here this week with a list of things we've changed our minds about. A lot of times we make decisions at one point in our lives and never look back to see if those decisions are still serving us. This conversation is us reflecting on those decisions and commenting on how we've come around to a new way of thinking. Like always, some are thoughtful and some are trivial, but the practice itself...

Heyyyyy! It's us again. And this week we have a little something special for ya: a taste of Craving Connection on Patreon ! If you like, nay, love, this episode, be sure to become a beloved Connectioner on Patreon for just $3 a month. Love, KA + KB Raves + Faves: KA's Rave(s): Wet brush + IGK dry shampoo KB's Rave: Squeegee!

We're back with our yearly installment of summer faves! This year's episode doesn't disappoint. We've got drinks. We've got beauty products. We've got fashion trends. We've even got some life lessons tied in there. Turn on the A/C, grab yourself a Sonic happy hour drink, and listen in as we dive into everything that's bringing us joy this summer! Don't forget to join us on Patreon to hear our summ...

Every few months we just need to air our grievances with the general public. Nothing life altering, just the small annoyances we encounter that get under our skin. Listen in for our latest rendition of pet peeves, wherein we discuss the phrases we can't stand, the driving etiquette we need everyone to get on board with, the small practice cashiers do that drive us up the wall, and more. Sometimes...

Summer bucket lists are back and they're more… mature? than ever? Mmm, maybe that's not a perfect description, but listen in as we share our plans for this summer during a time when making plans is kind of hard to do. This season has us embracing our resourceful sides and we're sharing our plans to make the most of what it has to offer. If you like cherry limeades and making do with what you have,...

Society as a whole is in the midst of a transition. Some of us are returning to our normal everyday lives, some of us aren't. Some of us have jobs to return to, some of us don't. Some of us want things to go back to normal, some of us are longing to hold onto this time just a little longer. But one thing is for sure- life will never go back to exactly how it was before. That doesn't mean that ther...

Cooking is a practice that is integral to our everyday lives, but something we all have different relationships with. For some it's a joy and for others it's a pain. Some grew up wielding a whisk since before they could remember, while others are still learning the difference between a blender and food processor. It's completely individualized. This week we're sharing the ways we each relate to co...

Spring faves are back and better than ever! We're here to spread some spring cheer by sharing everything that we're loving this season. We've got drinks. We've got snacks. We've got lipstick. We've got podcast episodes. We've got it all. Tune in to get a little ~spring~ in your step! KB's Mississippi Pot Roast Dinner KA's Spring Faves: NARS lip stain in American Woman Tillamook Oregon marionberry...

Organization. It's a word that some people relish while making others run for the hills. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, this episode is for you. Join us this week as we share the areas in which we excel when it comes to organization, but also those where we struggle. Listen in if you need some inspiration to help freshen up your spaces or you just want some solidarity in knowing that you're n...

We're living in unprecedented times in the midst of this global pandemic. While we don't want to add to the cacophony of voices surrounding social distancing and quarantining, we do want to use this opportunity to have a meaningful conversation about our experiences. Join us as we discuss our expectations in isolation/social distancing/quarantining/etc. Vs. the reality of our actual experience. We...

Somehow we're already halfway through March, which means it's the perfect time to make our spring bucket lists! This week we're sharing the words that are guiding our season and the practices we want to implement over the next few months. Listen in as we share the habits we want to start, the projects we want to take on, the products we want to purchase, and so much more! This Week's Raves: KA's R...