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What to watch next? Just ask Grace! She’s known in our family for giving the best personalized TV show recommendations, so we put her to the test in this episode. Hear our reports on the shows she chose for each of us and whether we liked them!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we reported on our no spend challenge. Some of us were more successful than others, but we all learned something about ourselves. And in the end, isn’t that what it’s all about?   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We’re all familiar with the concept of affirmations. And although everybody loves fall, there can be a lot of pressure to make the most of it. So we each came up with some autumnal affirmations to get us through the changing of the seasons.    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? We discussed this bewildering trend, and suggested our own versions while trying not to get into too depressing territory (why is history so dark??). Head over to Instagram and let us know what your Roman Empire is!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We read The No Spend Challenge Guide by Jen Smith to kick of our own “spending freeze” (as we couldn’t stop calling it!). The purpose of this episode is not to shame anyone into frugality, but to provide some encouragement for anyone who might care to save a little extra money by taking a break from spending with us. Take a listen and let us know if you’re down!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod...

We’re back with a new episode of #influenced—the series where we try trends so you don’t have to! But first we caught up for a minute since we hadn’t chatted in a while!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Summertime always gets us feeing nostalgic for Alaska, so today we’re talking about our experiences growing up in the Last Frontier. Whether you’ve lived there or you hope to visit someday, we hope you feel a little bit of the Alaskan summer magic in this episode!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When Claire’s whole family temporarily moved in with Grace, it prompted a discussion on house rules. We talked about some of our own house rules as well as some of the most popular ones we found online. Do you have a favorite house rule? Head to our Instagram and let us know!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/lice...

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We’re back from vacation, and we have a lot to say about it! From low budget airfare to floor seats at the Eras Tour, we’ve run the gamut of the human experience over the last few weeks. Join us as we recap our summer travels!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Calling all perfectionists! Today we’re exposing our unhealthy need to please. We discuss whether perfectionism is a subtle flex or a crippling personality trait. Whether you consider yourself a perfectionist or not, there’s something for you in this episode!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Happy Father’s Day to all the weird and wonderful dads out there! We each shared a couple things we learned from our dear dad. Head to our Instagram and let us know something your dad taught you!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode we’re talking summer pet peeves. Now, you hear a lot of buzz about how great summer is. But sometimes it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. As Claire would say, every rose has it’s thorn.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

School’s out for the summer! (Well, almost.) We’re getting caught up in the excitement and discussing all things graduation—we even assign each other senior superlatives! Whether or not you’re a grad this year, we hope you’ll give this episode a listen.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Does your house tend to go completely off the rails in the summer? Then we have a timely book club episode for you! We read How to Keep House While Drowning and we found some gems of wisdom to share with our listeners!    Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It’s time for another installment of #Influenced, which means we are sharing our experiences with the trends we’ve been influenced to try lately. Don’t forget to head to our Instagram and let us know how you’ve been #influenced lately!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cheerio, old chums! We’re chuffed to bring you this special episode in honor of the coronation. We decided to be a bit cheeky and propose our own candidates for future King or Queen. Now quit faffing about and give it a listen!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How do I make friends? Should I cut bangs? How do I feel confident when I don’t follow trends? We answer these burning questions and more in this installment of Problem Solvers. Follow our advice if you dare!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Buckle up, because things are about to get awkward! Not really, but we thought it would be fun to talk about some of life’s low-key cringe moments. Maybe by acknowledging we all find these situations unnerving, we can somehow release the cringe? You be the judge!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Much of our family lore centers around panic and overreactions, and we’re sharing some of our most iconic stories with you today! Note: This episode was slightly more topical when we recorded it, but since we were dying to talk about T-Swift last week, this one got postponed a bit. But it’s always a great time to roast Claire for her intensity, isn’t it?   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //...

We are ringing in Taylor Swift’s Eras tour (though none of us were lucky enough to score tickets) with a look back at some iconic eras of our own! We also asked listeners for examples of their fondest eras as well as the ones that make them look back and laugh. Head to our Instagram and let us know what era you’re in now!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/504...

We love a bargain here at Hop Culture, and we’re not afraid to do a little digging to get a good deal. So we’re getting into the good, the bad, and the ugly of Facebook marketplace, garage sales, Goodwill bins, and more!   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week we’re deep diving into one of the most controversial fast food joints around: Taco Bell! 3 out of 4 Hopkin sisters love a good Crunchwrap Supreme, so we had much to discuss. Even if you’re not a big TBell fan, you may just be won over by the end of this episode.   Music: Realizer by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5047-realizer License: // creativecommons.org/licenses...