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The 90's. If you ask any millennial, we'll be quick to tell you all the reasons why this decade was totally, like, all that and a bag of chips. From Beanie Babies, to Hanson, to Fruit Stripe Gum, the 90's were a simpler time. Join us as we reminisce over our favorite trends from our favorite decade and make the case for why they need to resurface in 2017. After listening to this episode on your Wa...

We all have those recipes in our meal rotation that we make for certain moods or occasions. Maybe you make the same breakfast casserole every Christmas. Maybe you have an easy, go-to weeknight dinner for when your time is better spent binge watching New Girl than cooking a labor intensive meal. Whatever the mood, whatever the occasion, certain recipes just hit the spot. This week we're sharing our...

The days are shorter, the weather (should be) crisper, and the lattes are pumpkin-ier. That can only mean one thing: fall is here. Ranging from food and drink recipes, fashion choices, entertainment, and more, this week's episode is jam packed with all the things we can't get enough of during this season.

Have you ever watched a show or read a book and had the sneaking suspicion that someone has been spying on you and adapted a certain character based on their findings? This week we're breaking down the characters who have given us this feeling. From childhood storybooks to those portrayed on the small screen, we're picking our own personality doppelgangers. After listening, check in with us on Ins...

Taking your last minute party to the next level is a delicate task. If you've been thrown into the chaos of having to prepare a get together at the last minute, you know the panic that can ensue. But fear not! This week, we're sharing our best tips and tricks for elevating a spontaneous get together without losing your ever loving mind and maybe, just maybe, you might even enjoy your own shin dig!

We've always heard that opposites attract, right? But how does that translate into real life? In this week's episode we get into the nitty gritty of what it's really like to be in a relationship with someone with a differing personality type. While we're approaching the topic through the lens of marriage, the truth is, we are in all sorts of relationships with people who are different than us, and...

A confession of all the things our younger selves thought we would for sure know how to do by this point in our lives. We hope by the end of this episode you realize you're not the only one who struggles to conquer seemingly simple feats. We know you're inundated with everything that everyone else can do on the internet and it can feel like you're the only one with gaps in life knowledge, but luck...

Grocery shopping is one of life's necessities. Some of us love it, some of us hate it, but like it or not, ya gotta do it. But what do you even by? Maybe you're like us and glance into people's baskets at the store for inspiration or maybe you idly scroll Pinterest each week looking for suggestions. This week we're breaking down different types of grocery hauls, the every week, the pantry staples,...

Crockpots, football games, apple picking, and camping. September is here, and just like that, summer is a distant memory. Unless of course you live in Texas, then it's just as hot as August. But a girl can dream, right? Join us in the this week's episode as we establish our goals for taking advantage of the cooler weather in order to make the most of the autumnal months. After you listen, make sur...

Fall fashion season is upon us. From statement blouses to furry shoes and everything in between, we run the gamut on all the styles that are trending this season in this week's episode. Some styles we can't wait to try out, some we dare not try. Tune into our conversation and then share what trends you're looking forward to and which you're going to leave on the racks. Website: kitschykountdown.co...

Episode 30. Back To The Grind: Establishing Routine After The Summer Slump Summer is ending. School is starting. Even if you're not going back to school, the time has come when it's time to end the summer slump and get back into a fall rhythm. In this week's episode, we give our top tips for implementing routines and share some of our favorite routines we've started in our lives to help you get of...

Episode 29. Media For Your Mood: The Entertainment To Consume For Your Ever Changing Emotions. This week we're discussing two things that are near and dear to us females: media and emoting. Whether you're wanting to wallow in your emotions or conjure a certain aesthetic, there's no better way than to consume certain types of media. Listen in as we list our favorite movies/shows/podcasts for specif...

Episode 28. Be a Good Citizen: What Would Dwight Do Here at The Kitschy Kountdown, we're into helping you, listener, navigate the perils of this life. And that's exactly what this episode is all about! In the spirit of Dwight Schrute, we give you the rundown on the exact ways in which you can best interact with others day in and day out. Whether it be traffic pointers or taking the elevator just o...

Episode 27. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Presents): A Gift Guide For Your Girlfriends In honor of KA's upcoming birthday, we've dedicated this week's episode to providing you the ultimate gift guide for your girlfriends. Whether you have a friend with an upcoming birthday (or want to give KA a gift), need a quick hostess gift, or are looking for the perfect engagement present, you've come to the rig...

Episode 26: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Where To Go, What To Do, and Who To Go With Summer may be starting to slowly wrap up, but that doesn't mean your travel schedule has to. Whether you're looking to squeeze in one more big trip before going back to school, are already planning for an upcoming break, or want a quick weekend getaway, this week's episode is dedicated to giving our best trave...

Episode 25. Why Don't You Like This Comforter: And Other Surprising Things About Marriage In light of KA's upcoming wedding anniversary and KB's ever present desire to talk about marriage, that's exactly what we're doing in this episode. We realize we aren't quite in the position to give sage advice, rather, we reflect on the surprising things we've learned in our short time being married. Whether...

Episode 24. Love Yo'Self Before You Wreck Yo'Self: Fostering A Positive Relationship With Your Body This week we bring you a very special episode of The Kitschy Kountdown because we have our very first guest interview! Meagan Bertoni is a health and wellness coach intent on helping women make peace with food and their bodies to live a guilt free life. Meagan's approach to coaching focuses on nouri...

Episode 23. Mrs. Fix It: Home Remedies That REALLY Work We can relate to the age old dilemma of scrolling through Pinterest, perusing home remedies that claim to be "the thing that REALLY works", and feeling overwhelmed with all the possibilities. We all know that "Pinterest fails" are a real thing, and who has time for that? Lucky for you, listeners, we have compiled a list of home remedies that...

Episode 22. Swimsuits, Sunglasses, and Shaving Cream, Oh My: Our Summer Solstice Selections The days are longer, the sun is hotter, and the watermelon is sweeter in this summer season, and what better way to spend your time at the pool or on a road trip than listening to The Kitschy Kountdown. This week, we're sharing our favorite things about these next few bright and sweltering months: drinks, c...

Episode 21. Who Even Are We?: Q & A with KB and KA We come to you, week after week, offering unsolicited advice and sharing our unfiltered opinions through your earbuds or speakers. As you listen, you may have thought to yourself once or twice, "who even are these people?" Well, friend, ask no more, because this week share our souls with you. From divulging our most embarrassing moments to naming...

Episode 20. Let's Hear It For The Boys: A Gift Guide For Your Guy We know firsthand that buying for the boys in your life is trying. With Father's Day approaching, we felt like delving into the depths of male gift buying would be the best use of our time and yours. And delve we did; we went deep. So deep that we've given you categorical guidance. Have a listen and grab some (very specific) ideas f...

Episode 19. Pack Like A Pro: Weekend Bag Essentials For Ladies On The Go Whether you're traveling by plane, train, or automobile, packing for a weekend getaway can be tricky. We're here to help this week by giving our packing pro tips to help maximize your enjoyment and reduce your stress when it comes to a quick trip. Tune in to hear what bags we love, how to keep your packing organized, and clot...

Episode 18: Love It or Bucket List It: Our Plans To Capitalize On All Summer Has To Offer The sun is out, the grill is on, The Bachelorette is back-summer is finally here! This week, we're sharing all our hopes and dreams for summer 2017 and the ways we plan to make the most out of these next few months. From pool days, to beach reads, mouth watering recipes to try, and more, tune in to hear our s...

Episode 17. You're Going To The Chapel, But You're Not Getting Married: Our Top Wedding Guest Dos and Don'ts Wedding season is upon us! As tenured wedding guests and recent brides, we're sharing all we've learned through both of these roles in order to make your wedding guest experience the best it can be. We may or may not get a little heated in this episode as we discovered our passion for talki...

Episode 16. You Can Do Anything: But You Can't Do Everything Somehow there's a myth that we buy into that says you have to be all things to all people ALL THE TIME. There's no room for failure, you must be perfect, and you should make it look easy. We don't know about y'all, but this standard is impossible for us to live up to. This week, we debunk this myth in different facets of our lives in the...