Getting It Together

Kaira and Adam recorded this show from their home closets while sipping home brewed coffee. They talked about staying home and only going out for food and strolls. They discussed how some people still do not follow the rules of staying home. Kaira and Adam talked about small businesses and how they are impacted by the coronavirus. Please drop us an email and follow us on Instagram. We want to hear from you! We want to know how you are doing! GettingItTogetherShow@gmail.con and @GettingItTogetherShow on Instagram.

On March 9th 2020 over a cup of coffee at Pennylane Coffee in NYC (pre-NYC lockdown/ pre-schools & offices closing) Kaira and Adam discussed the Coronavirus in New York City with a bottle of hand sanitizer at the ready. They talk about washing their hands, coughing in their elbow pits, and greeting people. Also, what is the process of dry cleaning? How is that actually done? We have no idea!!

Take care of yourself! Get your checkup! Its not easy but you have to figure it out. Kaira and Adam break it all down. From getting your hair did to the dentist! Also, have you ever gotten a DNA genetic test? They discuss over coffee at Joe & The Juice on 55th and 6th in New York City.

Kaira and Adam try something new and record the show from a podcasting booth at a shared space while drinking Enzo Ginseng. Yes, Adam didn’t get an Oat Latte and yes Kaira didn’t get an Americano or a Cappuccino…or another beverage ending with an “o”. They discuss trying new things in the areas of travel, food, and everyday life. Do you try new things? If not, you should!

Kaira and Adam were invited to try a new drink called Enzo Ginseng! While the drink does not contain caffeine, its supposed to give you a similar experience to coffee. Quite frankly, Kaira and Adam thought it was amazing! They spoke to the owner, Alessandro, who from Italy and their Chief Marketing Officer Rachel Graper about their beverage. Why did they create it? What are the benefits of the drink? How many can one consume in a day? And, what other beverages do they plan on coming out with?!

Pew Research Center says, "Among U.S. couples, women do more cooking and grocery shopping than men." Is this true? Also, who does more laundry? And do we sit down for Sunday dinner anymore? Kaira also finds out that Adam is 50% Syrian!

Kaira and Adam chat about the Coronavirus that’s spreading from China to the US. Adam didn’t get the flu shot this year! And did you know that actors, comedians, etc. help people feel better? It’s true! Also, love is an important part of feeling good. They discuss sickness at Hole in the Wall Cafe and Bar located at 15 Cliff St, New York, NY 10038.

Do you make resolutions? Kaira and Adam don’t do it. However, Adam did say he would like to take a Hot Yoga class this year. This conversation was had a Gregorys Coffee located at 48 E 33rd St, New York, NY

Presents! Do you prefer to give or receive them? Do you set parameters for how much to spend on siblings? How do you act when you receive something that you do not like? Also, Kaira and Adam agree that opening presents at a baby or wedding shower is awkward! “Wow, thanks for the towel I asked for. Yay!” They discuss presents at Little Collins on Lexington and 51st in New York City inside Urbanspace market.

Kaira and Adam are doing okay.  They chat about getting through holiday conversation, SNL’s Macy’s commercial and baby clothes.  They sip a hot chocolate and a coffee at Morning Star Cafe on 2nd Avenue Between 50th and 51st in New York City for this episode. 

Can you cut your cable?  Adam did!  Was it a good decision?  Hear Kaira and Adam drink coffees and chat about cutting cable at Irving Farm in the Fulton Center in New York City.

The movie Home Alone and an article Kaira read led to the discussion of the appropriate age to be left home alone. Thinking back to their childhood opened up a plethora of childhood stories! They chatted at a Starbucks on 53rd and 3rd in New York City.

Adam is about to have a third child, which brings up the topic of newborn babies and when to visit them, etc. They chatted about babies at le cafe coffee on Lexington Avenue between 55th and 56th in New York City.

Adam is a different person when he buys a car. He thinks car salesmen try to take advantage of you as soon as you walk in the showroom; "Would you like something to drink? A cup of coffee? Water? A sandwich?" . Adam says you have to go in there with knowledge of what you want and how much you want to spend to get it. "Cut the small talk and stay focused. Get to the point. You are there to buy a car!" This is uncharted territory for Kaira since she has never bought a car before. Their chat took place in Bryant Park over a couple of coffees from Blue Bottle.

We read an article on fame and success recently and decided to chat about it in Bryant Park in New York City while drinking coffee from Blue Bottle. Kaira was so excited the park was being decorated for the holidays! Adam talked about how he is a bad ice skater.

Kaira went to a wedding in New Orleans and wanted to discuss wedding etiquette with Adam. She also discussed some the fine food New Orleans has to offer! They chatted over a cup of coffee and two delicious grilled cheese sandwiches at the New York Luncheonette located at 35 E 50th St #1, New York, NY 10022.

Adam saw a store advertise a Christmas ornament sneak peek in early October. Adam thinks its too early to bring out the Christmas stuff. Kaira thinks no time is too soon to start the Christmas season! What do you think? We talked all things Christmas over a cup of coffee at Joe Coffee Company at 25 East 26th Street, New York City.

You are a happier person if you do at least 5 random acts of kindness per day. Can you do that? We discuss this at Joe Coffee Company at 25 East 26th Street, New York City.

We read an article by Erica Sweeney called, "Why experts say you need to do more of nothing" that we totally agreed with! How do we currently do nothing? Can we do nothing in a different way? Meditation has changed Kaira's year! Adam sits in silence on the bus every day to slow down and gather his thoughts! How can you do nothing to transform your life to be more creative, productive, and inspired? We sat and conversed over a cup of coffee at Bluestone Lane Coffee located at 1120 6th avenue, New York, NY 10036 (by Bryant Park).

Did you get an allowance growing up? How do we teach the value of the dollar? Kaira and Adam sit down at Ralph's Coffee located at 160 FIFTH AVENUE, NYC (Flatiron District) to share a cup of Joe and a nice chat. Also, Kaira reveals that she made her own school lunches growing up. But were they healthy?

We unpack to the best of our knowledge how to save money at Irving Farm on 135 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022 (on 50th between 3rd and Lexington). Before taking any of our advice please follow up with a licensed financial advisor. Also Kaira is so over cheers Boomerang videos and pictures of legs at the beach on Instagram. Adam suggests winky Boomerang videos instead!

Its hard to make friends when you are an adult.  Heck, its hard to keep friends when you are an adult! Kaira and Adam grab a couple of coffees at Variety Coffee Roasters located at 261 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001 to discuss friendship! Extra bonus: Kaira will teach you the proper way to taste coffee and wine! 

Can you imagine going 15 years without taking a shower/bath? We can't but we read an article in The Guardian about a man who did or didnt! This sparked the discussion on best practices for washing hair and taking a bath at night versus the morning. Kaira quizzed Adam on the number of days its been since she washed her hair. Did Adam guess correctly? Also, is running really that good for you? We sat down at Birch Coffee on 27th and Madison in New York City to discuss.

The book "All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood" by Jennifer Senior sparks a discussion at La Colombe Coffee Roasters in NYC about joy and happiness.  Are we joyous? Are we happy?  How can we instill gratitude in kids at an early age? How can we as adults see the positive in the negative? All that and a REAL story about a skeleton found in a kitchen!  

We all have dreams, but do we actively pursue them?  Over a cup of coffee, at Zibetto in midtown Manhattan, Kaira and Adam talk about their dreams and how to keep them in focus.