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February is International Boost Your Self Esteem month. How do you keep your self-esteem from tanking in this busy world? If you're struggling to come up with something, don't worry -- this episode is for you!

Michelle's FB was recently hijacked by a scammer trying to sell items posing as her. Karin and Michelle shout out the Beeswax Biz Fam for banding together to report the scammer en masse. We have the best listeners and will be eternally grateful for this support. In addition, we talk about the frustration of this incident. We give tips for avoiding this, as well as what to do if it happens. The...

This is YOUR episode! Your stories of horrifying dating escapades, mishaps, and all the goods. Also, there may be a special guest stopping in. You do not want to miss this episode. Thank you for all of your emails!!

Michelle and Karin discuss the documentary, "American Movie." Several folx mentioned this to us in the beginning stages of the podcast and we decided to do it. I'm so glad we did, this documentary is entertaining, compelling, and kind of a delight! Check it out! Let us know how you liked it!!

Michelle and Karin give another hilarious teacher story episode. These are really funny and there are even a couple of very sweet ones. You don't want to miss this one!

Michelle and Karin discuss Karin's need to eat questionable mushrooms. Oh and we also discuss the documentary, "Grizzly Man." We probably could have talked about this for three hours!! Check this one out!!

Michelle and Karin talk about the current mindset of "Let Them." We share a poem and reference a book of the same name and discuss that it's a way to take care of ourselves, not others. We touch upon how it aligns with working to not be a people pleaser, examples of how we have and have not "Let Them" in our lives, and how we have evolved into different, more healthy people...

Michelle and Karin review one of their favorite television shows, "Longmire." We absolutely recommend this show. And Karin even got to go the Busy Bee Diner last summer! You don't want to miss this!!

Michelle and Karin bring the laughs once again with another session of teacher stories. We throw it back to the 1990s and include current action!! As always, there's a heartfelt story to close this episode and it will melt you down to slush! Enjoy the laugher!!

Here it is!! The episode you created. We answer your questions!! You don't want to miss this. Get the 411 on your hosts! Homecoming Queen for the University of Idaho? What? Check this out!! You won't regret it!!

Michelle and Karin take a look back at one of their favorite 1980s shows, Magnum PI. Oh we laughed as we talked about the outfits, the shenanigans, the Lads, and so much more. You don't want to miss this walk down memory lane.

Michelle and Karin look back at 2024 and forward to 2025. They discuss their hopes, goals, dreams, and intentions. You don't want to miss this one!!

Karin and Michelle give us part two of episode 105 -- they reflect on their winter break and all the shenanigans they made it through. We lost connection while recording it if it takes to long to re-connect, we have to upload in two parts. :)

Karin and Michelle tell their tales of winter vacation from Lewiston to the Tri-Cities, Edgewood to Everett and Bellevue -- it's all here! You don't want to miss these adventures.

Michelle and Karin provide another episode of teacher stories -- middle school, high school, and littles! You don't want to miss some of the amazing comments these kiddos have. Truly priceless.

Michelle and Karin look back on their favorite times at Christmas, movies, events, books, and traditions. You don't want to miss this one.

In this episode Michelle and Karin dive into the docuseries, "Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey." This is a disturbing and important documentary (4 episodes) about the FDLS Church and it's President/Prophet, Warren Jeffs. The real live accounts of abuse are horrifying and the cult recipe strong in this one. Let us know what you think...available on Netflix and Prime.

Karin and Michelle are back with more sweet, funny, cute teacher stories! You don't want to miss these laughs and find out why Karin would ever steal a child's crystals and bring them home. Maybe we should do a show on what we bring home in our pockets?

Michelle and Karin look back on their first episode, "For pool us only," and re-record it! It's the re-mastered version!!! You don't want to miss us remembering the difficulties we had with that very first episode! Come with us as we remember!!

Karin and Michelle review a documentary called, "Kumare," available on YouTube, Tubi, and Apple TV. See what happens when an ordinary guy decides he's going to be a spiritual leader and then reveals he isn't who he says he is. We both loved this one and we think you will too!!

Michelle and Karin discuss their packed Thanksgiving weekends, new revelations about the holiday and family -- and share some laughs while doing it! You don't want to miss this episode.

Michelle and Karin are back with more teacher stories. These range from pre-K kiddos through high school. There's also a bird walk about when my car was stolen, and the police officer had jokes. You don't want to miss these laughs.

Karin and Michelle discuss how being thankful and demonstrating gratitude can have a positive influence on our lives in so many ways. Karin expounds on a recent instance of not being a people pleaser and then working through feelings of guilt. Michelle has a few choice words for the Lyft driver who called her "ma'am."

This is where we pick back up after the power issues. :) Thank you for your patience.

Michelle and Karin battle strong winds on the west side and bring you their review of the documentary, "Harlan County USA." We love this documentary, straight from the 1970s. It won an Academy Award in 1977!! You want to check this one out.