Because Standards Podcast

Join us on a walk down memory lane with some rap lyrics, Christmas treats and really bad Christmas gifts. White elephant gifts are some of our favorites and we want to know what's the worst gift you've ever been given? How do you do white elephant? Comment and let us know!

Episode 13 is a week late and we are so sorry! We had a COVID scare! But all is well and negative and we talk Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and how we pregame Christmas. Our question for you, dear listener is when do you put up your tree? And are you a Black Friday shopper? How do you really feel about the Elf on the Shelf? Like, Rate and Review us down below!

This week we learn how Stacey really feels about roses and our opinions about the Bachelor franchise. We aren't wrong.

Y'all!! We are back!! We got a little distracted but don't you worry, we are here to get you through the holidays and the rest of 2020. In this episode we give insight on how to make the women in your life feel special, or really anyone for that matter.Here's the cocktail5 oz Trader Joes Honeycrisp Apple Cider2 oz Bourbon (I used Bulleit Bourbon)Heat up the cider, pour it in a mug, top it off with the bourbon and enjoy!

A little of this, a little of that, and some big news from Rach. Here's the playlist we were talking about!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3C64V048fGyQfCjmu9TIGA

Rach and Stace dish on irrational fears, Magic Mike XXL, and how one of is a literal magnet for embarrassing moments.

This week Rach and Stace share their favorite things they've found during COVID-19, and a bonus round of drunk orders. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Links to the things!Stacey's Linkshttps://www.hulu.com/series/the-great-238db0d4-c476-47ed-9bee-d326fd302f7d (Huzzah)https://www.quayaustralia.comThe Lotion100% Natural Arabica Coffee Scrub The Ear CuffGLENLIVET FRENCH OAK 15 YRRachael's Linkshttps://www.netflix.com/title/80036165Vitamin C CreamVitamin C SerumLemy Fountain PenSilicone Nipple Covers

Take a walk down memory lane with Stace and Rach as we discuss the what we were like from high school up till now. We talk what we've learned, how we've changed, how different we are now and some unsolicited life advice. #waittillyoure25 Here's the aerator Rach talked abouthttps://www.amazon.com/Vintorio-Wine-Aerator-Pourer-Aerating/dp/B00T1F5CSU/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?crid=31ORAJ9QMQC24&cv_ct_cx=wine+aerator&dchild=1&keywords=wine+aerator&pd_rd_i=B00T1F5CSU&pd_rd_r=d957934d-8154-4c3f-b29a-11693be63e7d&pd_rd_w=UeBM8&pd_rd_wg=MJo9f&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=6AJNM2XN7T7VYQ4P97QD&psc=1&qid=1601354589&sprefix=wine+a%2Caps%2C769&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244Here's what's in our wine glasshttps://www.vivino.com/gianluigi-bonari-appassimento/w/6400815?ref=nav-search

Thank you to Corinn for sponsoring this post with a delicious bottle of Cava from Spain! What do you want to do post COVID? In this episode we talk mostly Disney, New York and then more Disney. Stacey teaches us how to Disney and Rach recaps her traumatic disney churro experience. Join the Convo at https://www.facebook.com/becausestandards for Ask us Anything Sunday's and https://www.instagram.com/becausestandards/ for what's in my wine glass Wednesdays! or if you want to share your own standards please email us at becausestandards@gmail.com Here's what we were drinking this episode from Corinn! Thank you so much! https://www.vivino.com/villa-conchi-cava-brut-seleccion/w/1285851?year=2014 and, of course, some Disney Magic https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Mfs5y0q1z6qeLG25xIoPt Love, Rach and Stace

Thank you to Uncle Pete for sponsoring this episode!! In this episode we talk what we wanted to be when we were kids, what we are currently and what we really want to be when we grow up...more than we already are. Rach and Stace answer questions from our weekly "As Us Anything" facebook post. We would love for you to join in on the convo at https://www.facebook.com/becausestandardsAnd on Instagram where we go live every Wednesday Night with "What's in our Wine Glass Wednedays!"https://www.instagram.com/becausestandards/ Or send us an email atbecausestandards@gmail.comWe are drinking a lovely Sauvignon Blanc called Loveblock from Marlborough, New Zealand. Thank you Uncle Pete!Find it here! (not sponsored!)https://www.vivino.com/loveblock-sauvignon-blanc/w/1537328?price_id=20656095&year=2019Here's the music we were talking about!The Night Kinghttps://open.spotify.com/album/3AOeatEAPjy1CKtdkaXaDq Liz on Top of the Worldhttps://open.spotify.com/album/31qEnY1MFmGwOdgjLLClPdSpeaking Unto Nationshttps://open.spotify.com/album/6VKvELAackQ5QfVscXz7ItLove, Rach and Stace

Unplug, reset, recharge. Give yourself a chance to play. Even though you're a grown up you still need to take time for yourself. Rach and Stace discuss how to deal with hard things, and the personal standard of letting yourself take a break. Because Standards.

Drinking a Malbec, talking shallow dating pools and the feel good snowball effect. Thanks to our listeners who have responded with such great comments, feedback and wine tips! Our community of listeners and friends are truly amazing. This week we want to know what do you do that makes your day start out right, and what do you do to keep that going? What personal mantras do you have? Comment on our Facebook and Instagram profile, or send us an email at becausestandards@gmail.com We would love to hear from you!XOXOStace and Rach

WINE STANDARDS!!!! Our boujie weekend at the Four Seasons included our journey into wine, our wine standards (see below), our enmeshed friendships, and nicknaming Stacey's suitors.The Because Standards Wine StandardsDownload VivinoTake a photo of the bottleIf the wine rates a 3.8 YESScroll down and check the percentagesIf it scores in the top 10% in both wines of the world AND wine of the region then add to cart. Weigh in! We want to know your wine standards! What are you drinking? What do you love and what was your journey into wine? How tight are you with your friends? How much talking is too much talking? (Asking for a friend)

The first episode!! Stace and Rach have started a podcast. In this episode we regale you with tales of how we met, what we are hoping to do with this podcast, how we are handling the pandemic and Stacey's dating life.