Living Large Podcast

Living Through Violence - October National Domestic Violence Month Season 9 - Episode 10 On this podcast, my guest is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I asked her to join me for a couple of reasons. Not only is October National Domestic Violence Month, but I've also been sharing on my blog a part of my life when I was in an abusive relationship. I felt it was important to talk with a professional to give us the best advice on this subject.  WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: Different types of abuse in Relationships Potential Signs of Domestic Violence When or Should you intervene if you think a friend or family member is being abused? If you are in an abusive situation is it common to not tell others? Can abuse extend to others in the family? What are the ramifications for children living in a violent household? Resources RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: If in immediate danger, call 911 for emergency assistance.  If not in immediate danger, contact national and local DV victim service agencies for support (safety planning, child custody laws, orders of protection, and more).   National Domestic Violence Hotline.  Call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or text "START" to 88788 for confidential assistance from trained advocates.  The hotline is open 24/7 and has interpretation services for 200+ languages.  Website:  www.thehotline.org. National Sexual Assault Hotline.  1-800-656-4673 (HOPE).   More local information:   Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence.  806 South College Street, Springfield IL 62704.  Website www.ilcadv.org.  Phone 1-217-789-2830 (Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).    Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 1-877-863-6338 Turning Point, Inc.  11019 US-14, Woodstock IL 60098.  Phone 815-338-8081.  Website:  www.turnpt.org.   Wings Program.  Phone:  847-519-7820.  Website:  www.wingsprogram.com.  DV 24-hour hotline 847-221-5680   Podcast with Lori Corrigan: Holiday Stress CONNECT WITH LORI CORRIGAN, MA, LCPC Founder of Foundations 4 Life Counseling & Wellness Center Address: 227 N Main Street, Wauconda IL 60084 Website:  www.Found4Life.org Phone:  (847) 497-0524 Email:  Lori@Found4Life.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/foundations_4_life FB: https://www.facebook.com/FOUNDATIONSCounselingCenter Subscribe to our free monthly wellness newsletter: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/446373/91438728065582475/share    CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

What's Going on at This Small House Season 9 - Episode 9 If you watch on YouTube, I promise not to use my circle light anymore - How distracting to see that shining in my glasses WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:   Organizing with some of my blog followers What I still need to get organized Our trip to Dallas - My grand plans Lynn's Recollections & Reflections has turned into something so much more RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/30-day-organizing-challenge/ The Introduction - The first in Lynn's Recollections & Reflection Series National Domestic Violence Hotline CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

My friend Amy from Amy Sadler Designs is back on my podcast and we are talking about another thing we share and that is our love of essential oils. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:   How we know each other On a recent trip to KC Amy introduced me to Nell Hills Using Essential Oils in the Home As Cleaning Products For Health and Wellness RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/4541919 - Save 10% on your first order using code: SHAREYL https://amysadlerdesigns.com/fall-inspired-diffuser-blends/ https://amysadlerdesigns.com/copper-pot-hanger/ https://amysadlerdesigns.com/copper-and-bronze-patina-pumpkins Turquoise Iris Journal - https://www.theturquoiseirisjournal.com/ CONNECT WITH AMY: Blog: https://www.amysadlerdesigns.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmySadlerDesigns/about Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chateauchicamy Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amysadlerdesigns/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/amysadlerdesigns/ CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

DIY Painting Hardwood Floors  Season 9 - Episode 7 I have “Handy” on the Podcast this week and we talked about how we painted our hardwood floors in our bedroom, landing, and stairs. It was a controversial move. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Why we decided to paint hardwood floors white - How we did it - Painting our stairs and adding a runner - How it's holding up - Other home project plans RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Sherwin Williams: Porch & Floor Enamel https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/summer-bedroom-makeover/ https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/we-made-a-pantry-out-of-the-coat-closet-under-our-stairs/ CONNECT WITH HANDY: Website: ⁠https://www.contractglazinginc.com CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Stacy is now a published author. Her book titled “The Bricks N' Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy-Care Flower Garden” will be released in February of 2024. In honor of this exciting news I wanted to re-share our fun conversation on all things gardens. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we met - Her New Home and 10 Acres of Property to Garden - Gardening - The House - She was on House Hunters! RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: ⁠Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden⁠ ⁠The Well-Tended Perennial Garden⁠ ⁠The Manual of Woody Landscape Plants⁠ ⁠The Layered Garden⁠ House Hunters: Season 158, Episode 4 Ski Condo or Lake House in Vermont The Bricks N' Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy-Care Flower Garden by Stacy Ling - Pre-order TODAY CONNECT WITH STACY LING: Website: ⁠https://www.stacyling.com⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/StacyLing⁠ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bricksnblooms/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/bricksnblooms⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/bricksnblooms CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

My blogging friend Cindy Rust from Reinvented Delaware is back on my podcast because not only do I enjoy her company as a fellow blogger but we are also bonded by our love of vintage.  WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Our Friendship - Our Blogging - Our Mutual Love of Vintage RESOURCES Restored316 Themes   CONNECT WITH CINDY: Blog: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReinventedDelaware Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reinventeddelaware Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/reinventeddelaware IG: https://www.instagram.com/reinventeddelaware CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Chelsea Kolich Season 9 - Episode 4 You are really going to enjoy my chat today with Chelsea from Generation Bakes. She's a young mom who has reinvented herself and started a small business that includes baking incredible celebration cakes.  WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How Chelsea and I know each other - Her move to Tennessee from Illinois - Her life as a young mom to three children who she homeschools - A new passion for baking cakes RESOURCES TV Shows British Baking Show Preppy Kitchen   Cookbooks Trim Healthy Momma Prairie Homestead Cookbook Elliott Homestead Cookbook – Shaye Elliott From France to the Farm – Angela Reed   Homeschool Curriculum Ambleside Online   Cake Decorating  Cake Decorating Set Cake Turntable Icing Smoother/Comb Set   Homemaker Chic Podcast Angela Reed & Shaye Elliott   @savvycityfarmer – Joy Seller of English Advertising Pots CONNECT WITH CHELSEA: IG: https://www.instagram/generationbakes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/generationbakes CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Today on my podcast I'm chatting with Katherine from Fancy Flower Girls. During Covid, she started planting flowers in her yard and it has now turned into a little business. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Where Katherine lives and grows her flowers - What's in her garden - How she deals with bad bugs and rabbits - How she sells her flowers Things We Talked About: ⁃            One to Follow Kim @shiplapandshells ⁃            Milk Spore to combat Japanese beetles & Grubs ⁃            Beneficial Insects - Lady Bugs or Lady Bug Larvae ⁃            Natures Good Guys - Beneficials for your garden -       KB Studios - Palatine for Tap Dancing  CONNECT WITH KATHERINE: IG: https://www.instagram/fancyflowergirls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FancyFlowerGirls/ CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we know each other - Leslie's Love for Travel and some of the places she's been - Her three girls are her world - Giving back to her community Things We Talked About: Anaway Place – Wisconsin Girls Love Travel Herrington Inn – Geneva, IL Digs with Dignity – Donate Household Items Wright Way Rescue – Pet Rescue Surface Combat Systems Training Command – Great Lakes (They have chapters in many states – find their Facebook Page for more information) Organize with Living Large in A Small House Favorite Book – Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë CONNECT WITH LESLIE: IG: https://www.instagram/mamademps Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesliedempsey CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Welcome to Season #9 with Annie & Emma WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - All the new things going on at this small house - Annie and Emma bickering over helping Mom & Dad with things around the house - Who is the favorite child??? Things We Talked About: Love Vs. Design YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-jc0mdvnkM You can watch us record the podcast Blog Post: ⁠https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/podcast-season-9-episode-1/⁠ CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com

Kim and I had a lovely conversation about how she started blogging after her middle son was diagnosed with a brain tumor.   WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How Kim and I know each other - Why she started her blog - There families journey when her middle son was diagnosed with a brain tumor - Her Cottage Blankets that she makes with a portion of the proceeds going to “Head for a Cause”  - The other things that she shares on her blog Things We Talked About: Head for a Cure CONNECT WITH KIM: Blog: https://www.cottageinthemitten.com IG: https://www.instagram/cottageinthemitten Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cottageinthemitten Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cottageinthemitten CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

I started a little series on my blog called Lynn's Small Recollections and Reflections. As a kind of experiment, I'm also reading my little story for my Podcast listeners. Please comment and let me know if this is something you enjoy! WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Why I'm doing this - My life in Michigan - Moving to Illinois CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com The Original Post: https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/lynns-small-recollections-reflections-1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Lisa is the owner and proprietor of the shop and blog Oak and Linen Home in Arva Ontario, Canada. She shares her passion for French Country Decor in her shop and on her blog. She is also a fellow podcaster.  WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we know each other - Her Shop  - What she carries in her shop - Her unique shop events - Living in Belgium - What funnel hacking is? Things We Talked About: My Stylish French Girlfriend by Sharon Santoni My French Country Home  By Sharon Santoni My French Country Home Magazine - Available at Barnes and Noble My French Country Tours for 2023 Eloquence Ilderton Cares Candles CONNECT WITH LISA: Blog: https://www.oakandlinenhome.com IG: https://www.instagram/oakandlinenhome Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakandlinenhome Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/oakandlinenhome CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Vinny Torossy has always been ambitious. I've known since he was a young boy that he would do great things.  Single and in his early 20s he ran for the first time for our local school board.  He's a remarkable young man.  WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we know each other - High School & College - Being on the School Board - Navigating schooling during Covid - Running for a 2nd 4-Year Term - A little bit about Vinny's personal life CONNECT WITH VINNIE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VincentTorossy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincenttorossy Daily Herald Article: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230315/vincent-j-torossy-2023-candidate-for-wauconda-unit-district-118-school-board CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Today my guest is Debbie Kreiseder from Sarasota, Florida. She's one of my dearest friends. We've spent many more years apart than leaving close together and this is a friendship that just stands the test of time WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we know each other - Our lives as young Moms - Friendships - Our Kids and Being a Grandma - A little bit about our husbands - Lot's of Laughs CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Today my guest is Nicolle from Our Tiny Nest. Nicolle lives in upstate NY with her husband and two kids. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we know each other - Her blog and how it morphed from a Mommy Blog to a Lifestyle Blog - Chickens & Gardening - Nicolle was on HGTV's “Martha Knows Best” LINKS https://www.news10.com/news/local-family-to-be-featured-on-martha-stewarts-new-hgtv-series/ CONNECT WITH NICOLLE Blog: https://www.ourtinynest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtinynest Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nikkidoo713 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourtinynest Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ourtinynest CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Today my guest is my Daughter Annie and My Handy Husband Keith. We are talking about installing a brand new kitchen in her Dallas home in 8 days. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Deciding to put in a new kitchen - Dad's Help - The Timeline - All the Work that was done in 8 Days - The work Annie had to finish on her own Blog Post about the House https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/renovating-a-flipped-house/ https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/we-hosted-a-beautiful-vintage-garden-wedding/ CONNECT WITH AMY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annievogeler Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/annievogeler_TV CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Deciding to Start Plants from Seeds - Finding the Space - What I'm Growing - What will my gardens look like this year Find all the links in this Podcast Blog Post HERE CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today my guest is Amy Sadler from the blog Amy Sadler Designs ABOUT AMY Amy lives in Missouri with her family and is one of the most creative people that I know. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we know each other - Her blog and her passion for painting and creating - Our mutual love for magazines - Her upcoming projects * The Handcrafted Society * Curator for Turquoise Iris Journal * Pinterest TV Live - February 22nd CONNECT WITH AMY Website: https://www.amysadlerdesigns.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amysadlerdesigns Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chateauchicamy Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amysadlerdesigns CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today my guest is Donna Allen from the blog “An Organized Season” ABOUT DONNA Donna and her husband, Rich are the co-creators of the blog “An Organized Season”. They live in Florida and have three grown sons. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we know each other - Organizing Tips & Tricks - How to purge (especially sentimental items) - Best Organizing Advice - Putting Organizing into perspective - The goal we both share for 2023 CONNECT WITH DONNA & RICH Website: https://www.anorganizedseason.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anorganizedseason Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anorganizedseason Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/anorganizedseason CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Organizing: https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/are-you-prepared-for-30-day-project-organization/ Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a quick podcast with some ramblings from me! WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - What's Been on My Mind Lately - What's Happening at Living Large in A Small House - The Virtual Book Club - My Own Pretend Cooking Show - Organizing with my Blog Followers CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Organizing: https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/are-you-prepared-for-30-day-project-organization/ Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Season 7 of the Living Large Podcast. My guest today is Julie Abernathy from Tattered Tiques in Lake Barrington, IL ABOUT JULIE & TATTERED TIQUES Julie along with her sister and Mom own a small boutique in the town where I live. They are definitely a success story and being 10 minutes from my home, they are a favorite place for me to visit. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - The shop and why they are unique - How they survived Covid and gave me a place to “get away” - Design trends - Some of their popular things and their online store - Some behind the scenes about the Tattered Tiques Family CONNECT WITH TATTERED TIQUES Website: https://tatteredtiques.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatteredtiques Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatteredtiquesshop 22909 N. Pepper Road * Lake Barrington, IL (224) 633-9750 CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Season 7 of the Living Large Podcast. My guest today is Erin Harman. ABOUT ERIN Erin is the creator of the blog “Erin Evolving”. She lives with her husband and cattle dogs in Maryland. She is also the Director of Advancement and Outreach for the University System of Maryland. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Getting to Know Each Other - We have a lot in common - Her full-time job - Her home and decor - Her photography skills - Our adventure together in “The Virtual Book Club” Collaboration RESOURCES/REFERENCES Book - Murder on the Orient Express CONNECT WITH ERIN HARMAN Website: https://www.erinevolving.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin.evolving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinevolving2 CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Season 7 of the Living Large Podcast with my guest Crystal Ratzlaff ABOUT CRYSTAL Crystal is the creator of the blog “Sweet Valley Acres”. She lives in British Columbia, CA with her contractor husband, her architect daughter, and her social media son. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we know each other - Blogging & Real Estate - Crystal's family and how they built their beautiful home on a lake in Canada & all of its challenges - Her love of gardening - Her amazing imagination and dreams have now led her to become an author & illustrator - Our adventure together in “The Virtual Book Club” blog hop. RESOURCES/REFERENCES Book - Murder on the Orient Express CONNECT WITH CRYSTAL RATZLAFF Website: https://www.sweetvalleyacres.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetvalleyacres Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetvalleyacres1 TicToc: https://www.tiktok.com/sweetvalleyacres CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE

Welcome to the Living Large Podcast with my Guest Lori Corrigan, MA, LCPC ABOUT LORI Lori is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the Founder & Clinical Director of Foundations 4 Life in Wauconda, IL WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - This isn't “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for lots of people - What are some of the signs of holiday stress, anxiety, and Depression - What are some people's challenges and some possible solutions - There is help available - Women tend to shoulder the bulk of the holiday responsibilities - Social Media Overload RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Foundation 4 Life 227 N. Main Street Wauconda, IL (847) 497-0524 https://www.found4life.com IG: foundations_4_life Facebook: Foundations Counseling Center Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Dial 988 or (800) 273-TALK (8255) available 24/7 National Alliance on Mental Illness CONNECT WITH LORI CORRIGAN Website: https://www.found4life.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundations_4_life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationscounselingcenter Email: Lori@FoundationsCounselingCenter.org CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Holiday Stress - What I'm usually feeling at this time of year and why this year is different - It's Ok to take control of what your family holiday looks like - Next week we will talk to a professional about Holiday Stress CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT HANDY Keith is my “Handy” husband. He's the owner of Contract Glazing, Inc., in Lake Barrington, IL during the day and on nights and weekends he works for Living Large in A Small House as my always agreeable “Handyman”. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - What we did in Our One Room Challenge Room - What we are doing during Christmas Vacation - My plans for our house in 2023 that he knows nothing about until I reveal them in the Podcast CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Where I've been for the past month - How Bloggers Make Money - What's coming up at Living Large Podcast RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Living Large in A Small House Affiliate Page CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Amanda Connelly from HomeTalk, Inc ABOUT AMANDA Amanda lives in Florida with her husband and she is the Senior Community Manager for HomeTalk, Inc. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How Amanda and I know each other - What is HomeTalk, Inc., FoodTalk, Upstyle, Simplify - How you can join at Creators.Hometalk.com - Who these platforms are for? - What is a Senior Community Manager - My experience with all of HomeTalk's Platforms. RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: House Across the Lake by Riley Sager It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover CONNECT WITH AMANDA Website: https://www.hometalk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometalk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hometalk Creators: https://www.creators.hometalk.com Email: Amanda@hometalk.com CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Lauren Dierschke from Restored 316 ABOUT LAUREN Lauren lives in Austin, TX, and is the owner of Restored 316. Her company is the premier provider of feminine WordPress themes. Lauren is an inspiration to all women. With her last $10 and a small baby, she started her company to support her family WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How and why Lauren started her successful business - What Restored 316 is all about. - Why customer service is so important to Lauren. - Her course on growing your email list - VIP services she will be offering in 2023 RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Restored 316 “How are You Really – Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time” by Jenna Kutcher “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle CONNECT WITH LESLIE Website: https://www.restored316.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restored316 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restored316 CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Leslie Saeta from My 100 Year Old Home ABOUT LESLIE SAETA Leslie lives in Pasadena, CA with her husband Dave. They've raised three son's in their 100-Year-Old Home. Leslie is the creator of the blog “My 100-Year-Old Home” and an Instagram Superstar @my100yearoldhome. She can now add best-selling author to her list of accomplishments with the release on September 27th of the book “A Home to Share” WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - How we know each other - All about her home & book - Her book tour so far - A huge renovation at the beach house - Her home has been in movies, tv series, and commercials - What's on the horizon RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: “A Home to Share” by Leslie Saeta CONNECT WITH LESLIE Website: https://www.my100yearoldhome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my100yearoldhome CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT ANNIE & EMMA VOGELER Annie & Emma are my two daughters. Annie is a TV News Producer in Dallas, TX where she lives with her husband Tommy. Emma is our youngest who recently moved into a really cute apartment in the city of Chicago. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - They were together last week in Dallas and both got a Tattoo - How I feel about that - Our Christmas Plans - Our Christmas Traditions - Or lack thereof - New Gift Idea RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: South House Designs Christmas Stockings Glennon Doyle Podcast - Overwhelm Toups & Co Beauty Products CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT KEITH VOGELER Keith is my “Handy” husband whom I've been married to for 29 years. He is the muscle behind all of my harebrained schemes. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - All the Things Happening At This Small House - The “One Room Challenge” - Speaking at a Blogger Retreat in Oregon - Fall/Winter Prep around the House - Our disagreement about how this ORC space should look RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Contract Glazing Inc. One Room Challenge Bloggers Inspiring Blogger Retreat Toups & Co Beauty Products CONNECT WITH HANDY Website: Contract Glazing Inc. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handymadeit CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT MEGAN MOORE Megan lives in a 414 sq. Ft tiny home with her partner, her two children and two dogs. The tiny (as she refers to her home) is on 40 acres in Golden, British Columbia Canada WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Why Megan moved into a tiny home - The layout of the tiny home - How do they get electricity, water, etc - Being intentional about everything that is in the Tiny - The benefits of living the tiny house life - What the future might look like for her family RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Toups & Co Beauty Products CONNECT WITH MEGAN Blog: https://www.tinyrosehip.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganmooremarketing CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - What's Been Happening at Living Large in A Small House - My 30-Day Cleaning & Organizing Challenge - What I Plan to Accomplish - One of My Favorite Organizing Tips RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Toups & Co Beauty Products 30-Day Cleaning & Organizing Challenge Bullet Journaling My Favorite Bullet Journals HERE My Favorite Erasable Marker HERE CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT JEN GEIS Jen Geis is someone whom I have been friends with for years. We met each other when I was working for Scholastic. We have been friends ever since. I've worked with Jen on some interior design projects and we also organized her entire home. Jen now works for KillerSpin in Chicago. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Introduction to Jen - How We Know Each Other - Organizing her home - Our new health journeys RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: “The Prince of Tides” by Pat Conroy CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Introduction to Dr. Scott Simonson - How We Know Each Other - Our Shared Love of Gardening - His Hobbies & Collections RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Learn more about Master Gardening https://ahsgardening.org/gardening-resources/master-gardeners/ Claudia Nice https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/in-memoriam-claudia-nice-artist/ Painting with Watercolor, Pen & Ink by Claudia Nice CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - I have Covid - My Trip to Haven Conference - Listening to the audiobook “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle - Taking Care of Me - What to Expect from Me RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT DIANE SUDHOFF Diane is the owner and creator of South House Designs. She is the creative mind behind custom products that include Beautiful Christmas Stockings. She's a very savvy businesswoman who in addition to making beautiful handmade products for the home, gives back to the community. To date, her donations have provided 175,000 meals for families in need. Diane is interested in partnering with someone who is interested in making something that would compliment her stocking sales. It would definitely be a win-win. Reach out to Diane at her email below. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Diane - How We Met - Blogging Conference - Her business - Creating Custom Christmas Stockings - Her Philanthropic work - Stocking the Pantry - Her Home & Projects - Her Family Christmas Tradition - Experience Gifting RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: The Song of Achilles: A Novel South House Boutique - Etsy Stocking the Pantry CONNECT WITH Diane Blog: https://www.southhousedesigns.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southhousedesigns Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/southhousedesigns Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southhousedesigns Etsy: South House Boutique - Etsy Email: Diane@southhousedesigns.com CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT KEITH VOGELER Keith is my handy husband and the owner of Contract Glazing, Inc in Lake Barrington, IL - He's the brains and muscle behind all of my design schemes. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Keith - Our house in the early years - All of the Projects we've done around the house - What other Episodes with “Handy” might look like RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: The Hobbit CONNECT WITH KEITH Website: https://contractglazinginc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handymadeit CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT MICHELE HOWELL Michele is the creator of vintagehomedesigns.com She lives in a suburb of Dallas with her husband. She is a designer and a truly talented lady. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Michele - How we met - Her job as a blogger, designer, and Airbnb owner - Having her home in Magazines - Her home and unique community and her gardens RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Brides of North Texas Country Sampler – Farmhouse Style Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship CONNECT WITH MICHELE Blog: https://www.vintagehomedesigns.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vintagehomedesigns Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/vintagehomedesigns Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vintagehomedesigns CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My baby is moving to her own apartment in Chicago. The place that she and her friend Spencer found is amazing! The serendipitous way that everything worked out is quite a story! The girls have a definite style and it all started with some mid-century modern chairs that were gifted to Emma from the Etters (you can listen to our Podcast with them HERE) WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Emma - She's Moving out to Chicago - The Apartment and how it just fit into the plan - The girl's design style - We are going to miss each other RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Podcast with the Etters HERE Artwork for Emma's Apartment - Photowall Bed Frame CONNECT WITH EMMA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmareneevogeler CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT ERYN WHALEN Eryn is the creator of erynwhalenonline.com Along with her husband and two kids they recently sold their home in Washington State and moved away from Family and Friends to Tennessee. Their goal was to own more and owe less. They now have a 120-acre farm with a farmhouse that needs a lot of love. She has the plenty of that and the talent to make it into their dream home. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Eryn - How We Met - Why they decided to move? - The House - The Property - Gardening RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Do It Scared by Ruth Soukup Deer Out Deer Scram Thistlewood Blogging Mastermind CONNECT WITH ERYN Blog: https://www.erynwhalenonline.com Podcast: Homestead Journey Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryn_whalen_online Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erynwhalen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erynnwhalen/ CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT WENDY MCMONIGLE Wendy is the owner and creator of WMDesignHouse.com. She is also the Host of the Popular IG Live “Meet Me in The SheShed”. She's one of the most creative people I know. The things that she can make with items for Dollar Tree are amazing. She lives in Southern California in a historic home with her husband of 39 years, David and he joins her in all of the places for her cooking segments. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Wendy - How We Met - Our Blogging Journey - Decorating and her historic home - Gardening RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Marfan's Syndrome https://marfan.org/conditions/marfan-syndrome/ Thistlewood Blogging Mastermind CONNECT WITH WENDY Blog: https://www.wmdesignhouse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wmdesignhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmdesignhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC077qeTYOTlepXzqmM1W2xw/featured CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT Emma Vogeler Emma is my beautiful 23-year-old (single) daughter. She currently lives at home but is planning on moving to the city of Chicago (40 miles away) in July. She works from home as a Marketing Coordinator for a computer software firm. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Emma - Recap of the HBOMax Docu-series “Not So Pretty” - HBOMax - Breakdown of the four episodes - Our take on the program - What we are doing in our lives to change our products RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Apps to scan your products for chemicals: Skin Deep, Detox Me and Clearya. We also found anothers: EWG Healthy Living and Think Dirty Chemicals you DON'T want in your products Talc Fragrance TPHP Dimethyltolylamine - Carcinogen Titanium dioxide - toxic to reproduction Methylene Glycol - known to cause cancer Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) Piethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) Formaldehyde Methylene glycol Quaternium-15 Mercury Isobutylparaben Isopropyiparaben M-Phenylenediamine and its salts 0-Phenylenediamine and its salts The entire class of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) most toxic chemicals Chemicals found in nail polish TPHP Camphor Toluene Ethyl tosylamide Dibutyl Phthalate Formaldehyde Resin Formaldehyde Parabens Xylene Found in packaging: BPA BPF BPAF Recycle symbols 3, 6 and 7 are bad Symbols 2, 4, 5 are better (245 stay alive) Company I'm using for my face products: Toups & Co Support “Safer Beauty Bill” Package Sign the Petition “Crown Act” CONNECT WITH EMMA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmareneevogeler CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT CINDY RUST: Cindy lives in Delaware and along with her husband refinishes, restores, and reinvents vintage furniture. They have three grown children and they live with their little dog Barkley. Cindy is a blogger and YouTube video creator. She enjoys sharing her love for vintage, home, and garden on her platforms. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Cindy Rust - Her reinventing furniture business - How we met - The evolution of her business and her blog - How her professional photography career works well with her new business RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers CONNECT WITH CINDY RUST: Blog: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinventeddelaware/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/reinventeddelaware/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reinventeddelaware/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/reinventeddelaware/ CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT AMY MELIN: Amy is the Mom of three young children. She lives in a beautiful home in Deer Park, IL. She has a significant presence in the Instagram Vintage world @thevintagebreadbox. You can purchase items much like what she has in her home in her Etsy Shop. She's been featured in Country Sampler Magazine and Flea Market Decor Magazine WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Amy Melin from @thevintagebreadbasket - How we met - Her love of Vintage - Decorating with Vintage - A Little Bit of Gardening RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand CONNECT WITH AMY MELIN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevintagebreadbox/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheVintageBreadBox/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevintagebreadbox/ Blog: https://whitebreadshrugged.com/ CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ABOUT STACY LING: Stacy is a Master Gardener and Blogger who lives with her husband and three daughters in New Jersey. They just recently bought a home on 10 acres and you can follow the journey of her gardening and updating her home on her blog or other social media channels. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Stacy Ling the creator of the Blog - StacyLing.com - How we met - Her New Home & 10 Acres of Property to Garden - Gardening - The House RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden The Well-Tended Perennial Garden The Manual of Woody Landscape Plants The Layered Garden House Hunters: Season 158 - Episode 4 Ski Condo or Lake House in Vermont CONNECT WITH STACY LING: Website: https://www.stacyling.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StacyLing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricksnbloom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricksnblooms Twitter: https://twitter.com/bricksnblooms CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Homesteading? - Similiar things that I do on our 1/4 acre of property - Growing up with a Mom who was the daughter of a farmer - Final Thoughts of the subject RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: - Update on the Laundry Room Renovation - Spring in the Greenhouse - What's popping up in my garden - Spring on the Front Porch - My Battle with the Birds & Deer - Some of my upcoming Guests - My Easter Brunch Menu RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Deer Out - You can find that HERE | I call it Deer Off in the Podcast but the correct product is Deer Out Stacy Ling - Bricks N' Bloom Blog HERE Amy @thevintagebreadbox CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: My interview with Renae Frey the creator of the Blog - Peacock Ridge Farm - Our Blogging Journey & Why We Blog - Home Decorating - Entertaining & Tablescapes - Gardening RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: Renae's Cookbook: Clean Eating at Peacock Ridge Farm You can find that HERE Thistlewood Mastermind - You can find that HERE ABOUT RENAE FREY: Renae is an Interior Designer and Full-Time Blogger. She lives with her husband on a 10-acre farm in Oregon. They also have a lake home that they recently purchased. Renae is always busy with multiple projects going at once. Head over to her blog to see all of the beautiful things that she is up to. CONNECT WITH RENAE FREY: Website: https://www.peacockridgefarm.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacockridge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peacockridgefarm CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com Instagram: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Facebook: @livinglargeinasmallhouse YouTube: @livinglargeinasmallhouse Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app