Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

We are reading some fabulous world wisdom on parenting. First, this: How Inuit Parents Raise Kids   Then this: Achtung Baby   Join us for a good, honest discussion about raising the little ones. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Keep hibernating with these suggestions:   Watch:   Chef’s Table , Jeong Kwan  Season 3/ Episode 1 Hart of Dixie - now on IMDB free if you have Amazon Prime  Read:   David Brooks Opinion piece in The New York Times about the Capitol   Louise Penny books   The New York Times recipe   Listen: Taylor Swift Evermor   Begin Again Soundtrack/Lost Stars   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

We had planned to talk about strategies for going back to work after maternity leave, and we get to that, but we could not ignore the violence that happened in the Capitol this week. You can always join the conversation in our Facebook group for Best to the Nest. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at h...

Join in and say hello to 2021. Patience is what 2021 is going to require. Here’s to how we are going to look forward. How about you? The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This is part two of our discussion about body image and food. Liz Weinke, MA, LPC gives us guidance on how to begin the practice of intuitive eating. Just think about this gem from Liz, "My body is my home." Liz is a therapist and intuitive eating counselor @venturetherapy. You can find more about Liz @mamaste_well on instagram or at https://www.venturetherapymn.com/   Intuitive Eating resources:...

Join in and say goodbye 2020. We’ll get you started… The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We welcome Liz Weinke, MA, LPC to BTTN to explore the practice of intuitive eating. Peak diet chatter starts now as we approach the New Year. Let’s explore another way. This is part one of our discussion about body image, self image and food.  Liz is a therapist and intuitive eating counselor @venturetherapy. You can find more about Liz @mamaste_well on instagram or at Venture Therapy.   Best to t...

Merry Christmas everybody! We hope that your December is filled with everything on your love list!  All I Want For Christmas is You Closet Confessions: Trinny Woodall @trinnywoodall  Love Actually   Magic Spoon Cereal    Bloom Handmade Blanket   Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Don’t miss this very special holiday episode! And thank you all for being a bright light of 2020. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong comfortable beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We’re just trying to figure out how to take the edge off at the end of day… Here’s how we’re coping.  Dry Farm Wines   Cosmic Cocoa   A Wold of Calm   Lemon Laine   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The statistics are shocking: The Year of Drinking Dangerously   We’re talking about how we approach alcohol, quarantine pressures and motherhood. Lots to think about on this one.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Goooood suggestions this month:  Watch:   Layer Cake on Showtime   Virgin River on Netflix  Read:   Untamed Glennon Doyle    Intutive Eating   Listen:   La La Land Original Movie Soundtrack  Listen/Watch: Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions on Disney +  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to   See Privacy Policy at http...

Okay, so there’s no way we can run book club right now, so how about a quote club instead? Here is the first one from Parenting for a Peaceful World by Robin Grille: “Whenever we impose our own purpose on our children, our plans tend to backfire. Children want to be seen for the totality of their being-they resist and rightly so our fervent hopes that they become good doctors, lawyers, humanitaria...

Time to bake, ya’ll!  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Artisan Bread In Five   Loaf Pans   Bread Lame   Bread Rising Basket   Dutch Oven   Raisenne Dough Riser   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

How can baking bread transport us? Amanda Paa from the blog www.heartbeetkitchen.com shares her secrets to gre at sourdough bread. Find everything you need to know to join us on our sourdough “journey.”  Buy Starter   Instagram    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It’s a rollicking recipe episode filled with gnudi and spatchcocking. We’re happy to share a couple of recipes:  Sage Gnudi and Butternut Squash Coulis:   Vegan Ham   Macaroni and Cheese   Dry-Brining    Roz’s Tortilla Soup SOUP 2 tbsp olive oil 7 ounce can La Costena chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (warning: this makes it super spicy, I use half and it still has kick!) 3 cups chopped fresh tomato...

We are the baby owl in the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Forgive us, but WTF? Thanksgiving 2020. Just listen for a couple of laughs. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It’s our shout out to some companies that we love this holiday season. You can find them all here:   Del Bac Classic Whiskey   Chris Bianco’s Pizzas   Market House Collaborative - Michelle Gayer    Nickichicki Knitwear   Golden Fig   Christopher and Banks   Patagonia   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Laura Lemon joins us to talk about being a small business owner during COVID. It has taken compassion, creativity, and strength to keep her business, Lemon Laine, alive. She has launched a new membership concept for her shop and we are thrilled to share it with all of you. Find out more: Lemon Laine   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prep...

The months of isolation are just flying by! If you have any extra time, this is what we’re doing to pass the time. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  The 100-Mile Thanksgiving   Sourdough Bread Recipes   The Okee Dokee Brothers   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

We’re having an emotional conversation about women as the shock absorbers for families through the COVID crisis. The conversation is inspired by this article in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/parenting/working-moms-job-loss-coronavirus.html   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy...

We’re just chatting away as if the world is just as it should be. Isn’t that what building a nest is all about? Feeling cozy, safe and loved. Enjoy the November Love List! Proof Bread   Hickory-Smoked Meats   Broccoli Cheddar Soup   Spices   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The band is back together, plus one! We’re catching up and wondering about the magic of motherhood. Fatigue, chaos, relationship stress, but look what we get for all the trouble. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

Guest host Ian Punnett and I exchange ideas of our perfect nighttime rituals. The common thread? CBD everything!  Check out some of our favorites:  AM/PM Formula   Murad Hydro-Glow Aqua Peel   Salt Scrub   Loofah   Pain-relief Lotion   Peony Body Oil   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest host Ian Punnett shares leadership lessons from his new book, How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In. Ian is a writer, professor, professional talker, father and husband. He shares his insights on how we can help our children understand what it means to be a good leader and how to recognize good leadership. And of course because we’re married, this one has all the potential to...