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New Podcast Episode: On Friendship
I had a great time chatting with Katherine about friendships lately! Now that we life is shifting as COVID changes, it seemed like a good time to do a “friendship audit” and see how we’re doing in this important life arena.
We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., vacation houses, unhealthy habits, weekend trips away, and popcorn kernels up noses). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused on friendship. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (a new game and air fryers). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as … Read More
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Cheap Blackout Curtains: The Why and How
I don’t often think about cheap blackout curtains! In fact, Matt and I didn’t even install curtains in our bedroom at our last house. But now that we are setting up a short-term rental (on AirBnb and VRBO), we want to provide blackout curtains in all of the bedrooms.
Trying to furnish a house all at once is so expensive, so we had to look for the most affordable options wherever possible. I was really nervous about cutting corners with the curtains. I was worried that cheap curtains could ruin the look of a whole room. Crate and Barrel was a really tempting option!
In the end, I turned … Read More
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New Podcast Episode—Halfway to Home: Our Mid-Year Check-in
I brought my microphone with me to Hawai’i so that Katherine and I could stick to our podcasting schedule. Then I totally flaked and was at the beach when it was time to start. But I headed straight home to rectify the situation!
I enjoyed stepping back to reflect on how we are doing with our intentions for 2021. We are nearly halfway done with this year!
If you are interested, here’s what we talk about in this episode:
We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., summer vacation highlights, struggles with mindful eating, a distaste for the summer heat). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused on checking … Read More