Make, Do & Scheme

Nine months after taking a short break the podcast returns with a new name, new theme music (if that guy on Fiverr delivers), and the same daft schemes as ever. Welcome to Give It A Go Girl! Contact the show: Instagram: @giveitagopodcast Email: giveitagopod@gmail.com

Make, Do & Scheme returns for a one-off bonus to share good news and sing the praises of The Ravenmaster, - plus a podcast and a spirited museum tour. The Ravens // https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/whats-on/the-ravens/#gs.djvl80 Tower of London // https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/#gs.djvjrp Ologies podcast // https://www.alieward.com/ologies Spirit Collection Tour at the Natural History Musem // https://www.nhm.ac.uk/events/behind-the-scenes-tour-the-spirit-collection.html

In the last episode of Series 1, Kit talks about her grandest (and arguably stupidest) scheme of the year, and looks forward to ideas for the next series. (Disclaimer on the fox story: What I did is most probably not the correct way to rescue an animal. I only did what I did because the Fox was in immediate danger and after assessing the situation I didn’t believe it was in a fit enough state to bite/scratch/fight me. If you find yourself in a similar situation, please follow the advice of the RSPCA or your local animal rescue service). London Marathon: Big Ben runner gets stuck at finish line // https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-48084878 This Girl Can // http://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/ Schnauzerfest // https://www.schnauzerfest.org/ Zombies, Run! // https://zombiesrungame.com/ Parkrun UK // https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KitLane

A serial plant-killer tries to fix her ways and embrace her inner millennial with a new and unusual type of houseplant. Instagram & Twitter: @makedoschemepod ---------- Terry Walton supporters help fix fire-hit greenhouse https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-47884098 Dog rescued 220km from Thai coast by rig workers https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47940239 Indoor Edible Garden https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241248973-indoor-edible-garden/ Washington Post: Millennials are filling their homes - and the void in their hearts - with houseplants https://bit.ly/2OS2e3z Independent: Millennials are obsessed with houseplants because they can't afford kids https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/millennials-houseplants-children-kids-money-families-succulent-cactus-bonsai-how-to-dying-a7937021.html The Telegraph: House plants back in fashion as health-conscious millennials buying them for wellness reasons, RHS says https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/07/house-plants-back-fashion-health-conscious-millennials-buying/ Marimo Moss Ball Plant Care Tips & Tricks | Marimo Plant Care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1siRdL2In0A

In the thrilling conclusion of the Earlybird experiment, Kit considers the end of her day and how she sleeps, along with discussing the idea of self-care. BBC Scotland - Namastay in bed! https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5wGP3gLpQ7DnTzjCMk1NQtM/namastay-in-bed-try-some-mattress-yoga-to-ease-yourself-into-a-better-day-or-to-fall-back-asleep-either-s-good Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker  https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/127243/matthew-walker.html Ten arguments for deleting your social media right accounts now by Jaron Lanier https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1116104/ten-arguments-for-deleting-your-social-media-accounts-right-now/9781847925398.html Contact us: Insta/Facebook/Twitter: @makedoshemepod Email: makedoschemepod@gmail.com

With a half-arsed plan cobbled together from a self-help book, Kit takes on a 30-day challenge to become a morning person and take better care of herself. The Miracle Morning https://www.miraclemorning.com/ How it feels to have ‘millennial burnout’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/c384d54a-0116-437f-83e8-ddbca65b6c06 ‘We all have millennial burnout’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/245d1d9f-17f6-483e-81d2-3979d69432c6 10 Reasons you should wake up earlier, and now to do it https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/waking-up-early-10-reasons-benefits-sunrise-health-breakfast-exercise-commuting-a8143661.html Contact Make, Do & Scheme: Insta/Facebook/Twitter: @makedoshemepod Email: makedoschemepod@gmail.com

In a special bonus episode, Kit discusses the ins and outs of her latest read: All That Remains by Sue Black, and how the author and book tackle the difficult subject of death.

Friends of the show (and the host), Emma and Vicky, join Kit to discuss ice skating, playwriting, and the all-round benefits of having hobbies. Contact us: Insta/Facebook/Twitter: @makedoshemepod Email: makedoschemepod@gmail.com

Armed with a ukulele, Kit tries her hand at songwriting and sticks it to The Man (or more specifically, the Transport Secretary) in musical form. ———— Resources for this episode’s project include: TEDx - Write a song in 4 steps // youtu.be/u0K_xcSqhxQ Ultimate Circle of Fifths App // ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com/ Ukulele Hunt // ukulelehunt.com/

Welcome to Make, Do & Scheme, a podcast celebrating the joys of hobbies, side-hustles, and schemes!