Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

It’s a special Punnett edition of Watch, Read, Listen. Ian Punnett is filling in for Elizabeth while she takes some time with her THREE children and Jay. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Watch:   John Malkovich on Being John Malkovich-A conversation with John Hodgman   The Frozen Ground   Read: Late-Life Love: A...

Ian Punnett fills in for Elizabeth this week while she continues to hang with her family. So much to chat about. Ian is a writer, professor and professional talker, but his primary responsibility is to make me happy. And then there’s the children. We’re talking about fatherhood and Ian’s NEW book, How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In. Find more here: The Moses Book   Best to the Ne...

Consistently inconsistent. That was our radio show motto, and it still works for the podcast. Have a little listen! It’s our October Love List:  Svens Clogs   100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer   Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe from Robin Asbell   Eufy RoboVac   Chicago Adventures   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

We are saddened by the deaths of so many loved ones in the last ten months of the pandemic, and we are acutely aware of the financial struggles that it has forced upon us. So today, we’re trying to find the platinum linings of this pandemic. We turn the conversation to one way that you can fight for the safety and security of your family. Save. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating st...

We were able to record a couple of episodes of The Nest before Elizabeth went on maternity leave. She is happy and home with Jay, Bernie, Franklin and HEATHCLIFF! We hope you enjoy a quick update of the craziness that preceded Heathcliff’s birth. 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://art1...

Hey Nesters, there’s a BABY. Here’s Elizabeth’s announcement: We are so happy to welcome Heathcliff Karl Reimers into our family! Heathcliff was born on Saturday morning, October 3rd weighing 7 lb 14 oz and measuring 20 inches long. Bernie and Frankie are beyond in love with their new little brother and we are so happy he’s finally here. Thank you for all of the well wishes and prayers and so much...

My goodness, September has been busy, but here’s our WRL:  Watch: Crashing on Netflix Yellowstone on Peacock Network or Paramount   Read: The Tender Bar by JR Moehringer   Tender by Nigel Slater   Listen: Lyle Lovett, My Baby Don’t Tolerate Becoming by Michelle Obama   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!    See Priva...

We’re curious about crystals and the energy they may hold for us. Who doesn’t want to surround themselves with some good energy right now? We talk with Kristen Brown from  http://namasync.com/ and https://kristenbrownpresents.com/ as she gives a beginner’s tutorial on rocks and drops a few conversational gems about emotional growth and pattern interruptions. So good.  Best to the Nest is our podca...

Today is the DAY and we’re making suggestions on the “must-haves” for bringing home baby. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Check these “essentials” out:  Cloth diaper service   Baby K'tan   Ergobaby carrier   Postpartum leggings   Mamaroo   Silver Cross Balmoral Stroller   Watch here: Ford created a crib   See P...

The Baby is on his/her way and one of us is calmer than the other. Join us for a chat about how we prepare our homes for a new little one. 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 chatting about a couple of ideas on how families can create connections during the semi-lockdown:   Classic Outdoor Games for Kids   Twister Game   Massage Table   Little Giraffe Blankets   Beeswax Candles   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 Pri...

Dr. Heidi Croatt is back to help us navigate communication issues caused by the pandemic. How do we help our children grow and thrive when they no longer have easy communication and hugs from friends, and extended family, and teachers. Dr. Croatt is a professor of Communication Studies teaching courses in interpersonal communication and relationships. She received a PhD from the University of Minn...

In Episode 161, we talked about the importance of sitting in pain and working through to the other side of it. Here’s a reading list of sorts, of writers who eloquently share their stories of surviving life.  Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh   The Tender Bar: A Memoir by  JR Moehringer   Blue Days, Black Nights: A Memoir by Ron  Nyswaner   The Year of Magical Thinking  by Joan Didion    The Nest...

We’re inspired this week by: Toxic Positivity article   It’s a bit of a conversational round-about this week as we talk about communication and the hurt that comes when we don’t do it effectively or empathetically. You can always share your thoughts @besttonest on Facebook and Instagram.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly...

It’s never too late to find a new passion. Here are a couple of tips and tools.   Deep-Seat Garden Kneeler   Weck Jars   Sophie Conran Ultimate Garden Tool Set   Pocket Pruners   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/pr...

We’re harvesting from our gardens, but other than tomatoes, what else will we reap? According to a new British best-seller, The Well-Gardened Mind, so much more. We discuss. No tears.  The Well-Gardened Mind   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 Notic...

Click away on all of our favorites! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Composition Notebooks   Notecards/Calling Card    Levi’s    Everlane Black Turtleneck   Austin Fowler Briggs Bag   The Daily Page Planner -- use code NEST10 for 10% off!   Yeti RAMBLER 10 OZ LOWBALL WITH ST ANDARD LID See Privacy Policy at https...

Guilty pleasures is the theme, so you’d think we’d have a fun little discussion about Naked and Afraid, The Bachelor or chocolate cake. Well, nope. We wander through patriarchy, equal rights, equal pay, resentment, feminism and almost veer off into the restructuring of maternity leave in America. And we laugh… Sarah Von Bargen is our guest. Check out her work at yesandyes.org .   Best to the Nest...

Follow us into the end of summer with the August love list:  @satiregram Great instagram follow! Pukka tea Chamomile, vanilla, manuka honey   Bric’s luggage   Chameleon Coffee Concentrate   Summer Tomatoes -- Valencia Orange, Yellow Teardrop and Sweet 100 My Herbed Potato Salad Recipe It’s all in the The Nest. That’s our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes j...

We are eagerly awaiting new baby Ries! We are also inspired by @carsondaly with his thoughts about his new baby girl: www.today.com   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 .

Wrapping up the summer with a strong Watch, Read, Listen! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Watch :  Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way   The People vs OJ Simpson   Read: New Yorker: Protest Delivered the 19th Amendment   Achtung Baby: An American Mom on the German Art of Raising Self-Reliant Children   Listen: The...

Leadership coach Jo Saxton joins the conversation. She is an author, speaker, and podcaster. She is asking the big questions: Where do you have influence? Who were you before anybody told you who you were supposed to be? Great chat and some really good laughs!  Find out more about Jo here: josaxton.com   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that p...

Author/Educator Meredith Sinclair sticks around The Nest to share wisdom with parents struggling with teaching at home. To find out more about Meredith go to: Meredith Plays and her book Well Played.   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful And delicious things that make our home just where we want to be See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

The back-to-school season has never felt like this. It’s a mixture of fear, anger, anticipation and sadness. We’re talking to author Meredith Sinclair about how her family is navigating all those emotions. She is an educator, author and lifestyle expert. Click here for: Her most recent appearance on the Today show and her book Well Played.   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating stron...

Straight from Dr. Bobbi Wegner. These are the apps she recommends to help manage stress and all that comes with it!  Acupressure: Heal Yourself https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/acupressureBhealByourself/id429680650 (iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ammobile.acupressure (Android) Headspace: Meditation & Mindfulness https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/headspace.comBmeditation...