Conversations with the Hostess

After living in England for the last two and a half years, hosting others and being hosting I've learned a few things.  In this episode I'm sharing 10 things I've learned.  Some of them I definitely plan to incorporate into our hosting once we move back to the United States, some of them I don't think I'll ever be able to get onboard with.  Listen in and tell me something you learned about England...

This week we hear some amazing advice and wisdom from my Navy colleague, Matt Comer.  He has hosted thousands of people in his home through short term stays, regular dinner parties, and yearly events.  He has blended his love of food and community perfectly together to create a wealth of deep, long term friendships.  He gives so many good tips on how to take on risk when meeting people and easy, t...

We're back with new episodes in 2022!  Happy New Year! This episode is a great way to kick the year off with six ways to get prepared ahead of time for any party you plan to host this year.  From food, to decorating, and clean up, I give you so many tips to get you prepared for your party so you're not stressed out and overwhelmed on the day of your celebration.  Your party is the chance to enjoy...

In this final episode of 2021, I'm talking with Lauren, of Oh How Charming all about her balloon business.  Plus, it all started when she had to pivot her career after a military move.  When military moves make it difficult for spouses to continue their careers, creative businesses are born.  Lauren has a very successful party balloon garland shop and helps her customers accomplish a big party dec...

Join Amy this week as we get our homes ready for all of the holiday fun and festivities!  I'll be sharing six ways to make your home ready to host parties, ready for guests, and ready for the winter and holiday seasons!  If you need a little guidance or a quick reminder on how to get on top of all the holiday preparations this is your episode.  Links You Should See:  Get a gratitude banner print o...

It's the holiday season and it's time to start gifting to everyone in your community.  The shear number of gifts to buy, figuring out what to buy, wrapping it, and budgeting for it can all be very stressful.  Listen in this week to hear so many ways to make gift giving a lot less stressful. From figuring out what to buy for that person that has everything, how many gifts to get and how to wrap it,...

It's the holiday season and it's time to start gifting to everyone in your community.  The shear number of gifts to buy, figuring out what to buy, wrapping it, and budgeting for it can all be very stressful.  Listen in this week to hear so many ways to make gift giving a lot less stressful. From figuring out what to buy for that person that has everything, how many gifts to get and how to wrap it,...

This week, we have guests back and Amanda from Rusty Chic Decor is here!  We're talking all about how to host parties in odd locations, like on a boat or in the forest.   Plus so much more like how she got into celebrations, how to host frugally, celebrating holidays with lots of family, and nurturing relationships that are made on social media.  You can find out more about Amanda on Instagram @ru...

Who doesn't love a grazing board or charcuterie board?  This episode I'm sharing all about how to build a beautiful charcuterie board.  You'll learn my 5 elements to a beautiful board and get all of my tips and tricks to what to include on the board and how to arrange it.  This is definitely an episode to listen to as we approach hosting season!  Get your own charcuterie checklist guide by clickin...

I'm celebrating my wedding anniversary and the 6th birthday of The Daily Hostess blog.  This week on the podcast I'm sharing how we celebrate our anniversary with fun gifts for each other.   Plus there are a lot of ideas to help you incorporate traditions into your anniversary celebration and if you are hosting an anniversary party I've got you covered to. Listen in to hear ideas on anniversary pa...

Listen in to hear these 10 Hosting Guidelines that are the foundation to hosting a stress free party that you actually enjoy!  So many good tips here to help you prepare ahead of time, spend less money, and use less stuff when you're hosting.  With hosting season and the holidays coming up now is the time to brush up on the simple things you can do to make hosting easier.  Follow me on Instagram @...

This week we continue our conversation about moving with the help of Mallory from The DITY Mama.  Mallory is a 13 year Army wife and has moved over 10 times!  She is an expert on moving herself, the moving process, how to pack, and how to get settled once you've arrived.  She is here to help your moving process go smoother and be less stressful! Follow her on Instagram @mamas_onthe_move and get al...

Do you have a move coming up this summer?  Do you know someone who has recently moved?  This is the episode for anyone that's moved or is planning to.  I walk you through how to celebrate a move and make it more fun along the way so that it's not so stressful or dreadful having to pack up and say goodbye.  Get ideas to celebrate through packing, saying goodbye, and settling in to your new home and...

Nothing screams summer more than a backyard BBQ.  Join me this week as we talk all about how to have the best backyard bbq from food and drinks to keeping people comfortable and entertained. Join in the conversation all about that popular summer weekend activity the backyard bbq. See behind the scenes of the podcast by following along on Instagram @thedailyhostess   Or screenshot the episode and p...

This week I get to talk to Amy Hawthorne from The Ever Co about our parallel stories from active duty military to party girls.  All throughout Amy shares how focusing on the right priorities in life, celebrations, and holidays makes all the difference.  Plus her party company The Ever Co is all about celebrating every day like a holiday.  Amy shares how she helps families do it the entire year, wi...

Is spring in the air where you live?  Are you ready to start hosting again now that it's nicer outside and restrictions are being lifted? Then this spring hosting guide episode is perfect for you.  In the episode I walk you through how to simplify your party planning this spring.  I give you lots of ideas for your spring gatherings when it comes to food, decor, and activities.  Focusing just on th...

In this episode I talk with life coach and fellow military spouse Michaela Rosales about being honest when it comes to hosting in our homes again.  We've gone a long time without doing it and getting in the right mindset again is really important.  She also shares her perspective of moving 13 times as a military spouse and how those transitions have affected her.  This is a great conversation to g...

Are you ready to start having people over to your house again? Me too! Unfortunately we aren't allowed to yet, but that doesn't mean we can't start getting ready to host again.  Join me on this episode as we discuss getting your house ready to host again. And stay tuned through the entire episode for a checklist that's going to help you focus on getting your house ready. We're talking about cleani...

Who else is ready to host again?  Who needs to get their life together a little bit first?  My guest this week, Amy Wiley, from Suburban Soiree is so organized when it comes to preparing for her parties.   She's got a seasonal planner, binder, and a lot of ideas of how to make memories and celebrate with your family and friends.  We talk all about hosting, kids parties, and how to make deep connec...

Do you have experience with living or being overseas?  Most of us in the military do.  My friend Ashley has been working with, supporting, and a part of international families her entire life.  She has learned so much from many different cultures about how to make people feel welcome and at ease when hosting.  Ashley is sharing all of her secrets with you today.  I love what she says about using t...

Want to dream about traveling the world?  Then listen in as I talk with Amy Rutherford from Go With Less who is a traveling nomad living all over the world.  And the best part is she has so much advice for us on how to make friends in a new place and stay connected to them as you continue to travel.  This was such a fun conversation learning from someone that has been entertaining and hosting peop...

**Join the Friend Challenge later this month by signing up at www.subscribepage.com/friendchallenge ** We're kicking off the year with a podcast that reflects on the lack of gathering in 2020, how that made us feel, and how we can do better in 2021. I encourage you to set some gathering goals for the year and share what my goals are with you.   I also challenge you to join me in expanding our soci...

Happy Holidays from Conversations with the Hostess.  I know this year may look a lot different from your normal holiday traditions and plans.  So I wanted to help you navigate spending your 2020 holidays separated from family, either because you can't travel or you're staying apart for safety reasons.  I couldn't think of anyone better than my good friend, and fellow military spouse, Devon McCuan...

The holidays can definitely be a stressful time with all the events, gifts, traditions.  It can all be overwhelming......if you don't plan for it properly.  In today's episode I'm walking you through a holiday planning worksheet that will help you to set your holiday season priorities so that you can be more intentional this holiday season and reduce the amount of time you feel overwhelmed with ev...

This episode is perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday!  Shannon and Jenna from The Busy Bee spill so many of their #hostfulhacks that will be immediate lighbulb moments for you wondering why you haven't incorporated them into your gatherings yet.  They both share their hosting journey from when it started as little girls watching their grandmother's host and entertain.  You can hear how im...