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Don't forget that you can now support the show on Patreon ! Our first Patreon exclusive episode drops next week! If you've listened over the past few months, you've heard us reference the cookbook Cook Once, Eat All Week . We took author Cassy Joy Garcia at her word when she claimed that a few hours of prep on the front end with the same 2-3 core ingredients could yield 3 nights of delicious healt...

Patreon is LIVE ! Subscribe as a Connectioner now to be ready for our first Patreon episode March 9th! The days may be colder and the nights may be longer, but we're here this week with a cure for your winter blues. Our winter favorites are here and they are a DELIGHT! Grab yourself a warm beverage, cuddle up with a cozy blanket, and feel inspired as you listen. We're sharing the colors we're lovi...

Have you ever wanted to go back in time and talk to your past self? Maybe in the form of a pep talk or maybe by gently shaking your shoulders while sharing some future wisdom? This week we're doing just that by writing letters to our past selves. We go as far back as high school and as recently as last week. We share some things that make us laugh and some things that make us cry. This practice wa...

It's our birthday! We turn 3 years old this week, and to celebrate, we're sharing an exciting ANNOUNCEMENT while peeling back the curtain on our creative process over the last 3 years. Now, before you roll your eyes, this conversation is about so much more than just us. It's a conversation about creativity- the good, the bad, and the ugly. For anyone who has ever embarked on a creative endeavor, w...

This week's episode producer credit goes to listener Emily. She reached out wanting to know the things that make us feel most like ourselves, and we were happy to answer. Tune in as we share the things that light us up, that bring us joy, and make us feel most authentically ourselves. We hope that by listening to our lists you'll be inspired to reflect on your own and make space for the things tha...

It's that time of year again. The time when we let it all out and air our grievances. It's time for pet peeves. Join us this week as we share the new slang terms we don't understand, the co-sleeping arrangements that makes us uncomfortable, the traffic patterns that grind our gears, and so much more. If you've ever needed to collectively rage at "all the things" that drive you nuts in order to mov...

We'd be lying if we said we didn't struggle with self worth. There are lots of areas in our lives where we feel less than and we don't think we're alone. Rather than endure alone, we want to share the areas in which we struggle as a reminder that we're all in this together and bring hope and encouragement to ourselves and others. If you've ever felt like you don't measure up, this one's for you. R...

We're back this week with a new spin on the "what's in our bag" series. It's no secret that we're endlessly fascinated with the daily products and practices of our friends and this week, we're taking that curiosity a step farther by delving into our nightstands. What started as a pretty straightforward list of the accoutrements of our bedside tables actually turned into a comical and sentimental c...

While the first week of January is for resolutions, the second week is for bucket lists. The time when we narrow in on the next few months and create action plans to go along with our words of the season. Tune in as we share the cookbooks we'll be cooking through, the home repair projects we plan to accomplish, and the mindset shifts we'll be implementing this winter. Our hope with this series is...

It's nearly impossible to believe that we're on the cusp of 2020, and in just a few days, we'll be waving goodbye to 2019. Per the usual, we spend some time reflecting on 2019 and casting vision for the new year. We're sharing the ways our words of the year did or did not pan out and the ways we hope they shape the coming year. Cheers to a new decade and a fresh start! Podcast Recommendation (Java...

Home means different things to different people. Maybe it's the house you grew up in, the home you made as an adult, certain items that bring comfort, or people who feel like coming home. This week, we're chatting about what it means to us, seasons when we've felt the most settled and unsettled in our dwelling places, and how we make a home. Raves + Faves: KA's Rave: Soma Lace Plunge Racerback Bra...

You know we love a thoughtful discussion about grocery shopping, so this episode delights us to no end. This week we're deep diving specialty stores- Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Costco, to be exact. We're outlining the role each store plays in our grocery shopping lives, the pros and cons of each, and our tried and true favorites to purchase each time we go. If you've ever felt intimidated by Aldi, no...

It's no secret that we love gathering our people around the table, and this week we're thrilled to bring in an expert on this topic. Bri McKoy is one of our favorite authorities on all things cooking, hostessing, and Starbucks drink ordering and this week she's sharing all her best tips, tricks, and best practices that will no doubt encourage you to invite someone over for dinner TONIGHT! Resource...

Graduation season is upon us, which naturally invokes reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. We did the same by taking inventory of the words that govern our lives- whether it be mantras we live by, words of wisdom we've gleaned over the years, or just downright good sense. Join our conversation this week as we share the words and phrases that have made the biggest impact on our...

We're back with the 3rd installment of our Christmas gift guide! Whether you're looking to splurge or save, we've got you covered. From what to buy your parents or in laws, your girlfriends, the guy in your life, coworkers, or a hostess this season, we're sharing the best gifts of 2019 to help relieve some decision fatigue to make this your best Christmas yet! Hostess: Save- Soup or Dip Mixes- All...

If you've ever struggled to stand up for yourself in a medical setting, this episode is for you. This week we're recounting stories of being our own patient advocates when it comes to miscarriage, infertility treatment, and delivery options. We're sharing the lessons we learned, the right steps we took, and the ones we wished we would have. We hope this episode leaves you encouraged to trust your...

We're entering into that time of year where expectations run rampant. In addition to full schedules and minds, we're contending with whether or not our holiday season lives up to the ideal standard we have in our minds. This week we're getting candid about our own struggles with holiday expectations and sharing our best advice for managing them over the next few months. KA's Dinner: Thai Drunken N...

Awkward social encounters are the great equalizers of society. We've all had a blundering exchange with a cashier or been called the wrong name by an acquaintance. This week we're sharing some of our experiences. In some instances, we're the offender and in some, the recipient of super uncomfortable exchanges. Listen in as we discuss how to best handle these situations and commiserate with us when...

Community comes in all shapes and sizes. It's the people you interact with regularly in your neighborhood, at work, within an organization, or through your favorite podcast. Most of us are part of several communities at once and sometimes we take it for granted until we have to intentionally plug in somewhere new. This week we're discussing the setbacks to connecting to a new community, why it's s...

Our favorite series is back with another installment! Fall faves are HERE and they won't disappoint. We've got lipsticks. We've got recipes. We've got color palates. We've got clothing. Basically, we've got it all, so tune in to find your newest fall fave for 2019. KA's Fall Faves: Allbirds Wool Runners Tarte "Tarteist Lip Paint" Rust Colored Items Wine Wednesday Pinterest Board Threshold Leather...

We're living in an age where everybody wants to tell you how to do everything. Everyone has an opinion on the best way to do every task under the sun, and while that's all well and good and we can always improve, it's also impossible to do everything in the "best" way 100% of the time. That's why we're having a conversation this week about the methods we've found that work for us. These may not be...

This week we're here with another installment in our "expectations in" series. We're talking through an area of life where expectations run rampant- marriage. Whether they're notions of what we thought marriage would be, intentions we have of ourselves or our husbands, or standards we have of our marriages going forward, expectations are EVERYWHERE. Listen in as we discuss how our outlooks in thes...

We have a love hate relationship with social media. We love the things we learn and the people we can connect with, but hate the time suck and feelings of inferiority that come with it. Join our conversation this week as we talk through these feelings and more in an effort to understand the role social media plays in our life and how to navigate life in the digital age. Raves + Faves: KA's Rave: D...

We find ourselves in a bit of an adult limbo in our late twenties- not a girl, not yet a woman. Okay, we ARE women, but sometimes we don't feel qualified. This week we're sharing the pros and cons of growing up. We're celebrating our freedom while lamenting our skin. Join the conversation if you, too, have ever felt like this whole growing up business is a bittersweet experience. Raves + Faves: KA...