The Girl Next Door Podcast

In today's episode, Erica shares her experience growing up in the Evangelical Christian church. She reflects on both the meaningful aspects that she still values today, and what she finds problematic. Erica opens up about how her faith has evolved and what she now seeks in a church community.Thanks so much for listening with an open heart.See full show notes on our website: Erica's Evangelical UpbringingBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comAnd, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As ladies in our 40s, we've got perimenopause on our minds – let's chat about it! We share where we are personally in this journey, what our interaction with providers has been like , and how we'd like to see the conversation around perimenopause change.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we have a companion bonus book club episode for you! We are discussing The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver. In the episode we dive even deeper into the changes that menopause brings and how we can navigate it as comfortably and gracefully as possible.See full show notes on our website: Fun With Perimenopause!Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's design our summers! We're chatting about how we plan a summer with kids and get into topics like snacks, chores, screen time, and–oh yeah!–summer fun!For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're both sharing how we design great summers for ourselves as well (not just our kids!).See full show notes on our website: Designing Our SummersBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Whoops, we scheduled this episode to come out a day early so it's our little Tuesday gift to you!**In honor of both of our wedding anniversaries this month, we're bringing back a favorite relationship topic: best spouse/worst spouse!In the spirit of loving honesty, and with full acknowledgement that we actually think our husbands are the best, we share the traits that make our husbands, and ourselves, the best and worst spouses.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we'd love to hear and chat about how you are the best and worst spouse/partner/or friend.See full show notes on our website: Best Spouse/Worst Spouse AgainBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We invite you to join us with an open heart as we discuss abortion. While we're not experts, we hope to model how we can have nuanced and meaningful conversations even on divisive topics.Thank you so much for listening and being in conversation with us.See full show notes on our website: Let's Talk About AbortionBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for another bookish episode! We check in on our reading lives, chat about what we're reading lately, and what we're looking forward to reading. Plus we share what our kids are reading lately. We mention what else we're listening to (besides audiobooks) and our recent memorable reading moment.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing our favorite reading and bookish accessories Plus, get bonus book club episodes this year as a Friend of the Show! We'll be reading and discussing The New Menopause and The Frozen River.See full show notes on our website: Spring BookshelfBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're sharing the 10 best pieces of advice that we've heard. They touch on parenting, trusting yourself, personal finances, time management, navigating hard times, and more.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing the worst advice we've ever heard – we'd love to know if you agree!See full show notes on our website: Best Advice We've HeardBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: hello@girlnextdoorpodcast.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes a little change makes all the difference. Today we're sharing 10 little changes we've made that have made our lives better. WeFor Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a nagging annoyance in our lives and we're asking for your ideas for little changes that might make them better.See full show notes on our website: Little Changes, Big DifferenceBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comRead Kelsey's blog and SubstackYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an honest chat about what's going well, and not so well, with organization in our homes and lives. Plus we brave our kids' rooms to see what they look–and smell–like.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a small organizing win that has a big impact.See full show notes on our website: Organizing Wins & FailsBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comKelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and SubstackYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're bringing the new year energy to our annual show about our intentions, goals, and plans for the year ahead. We each share our word for the year, what big things are coming up for us this year, and, as always, leave messages for our future selves.See full show notes on our website: Our Intentions for 2025Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Get more content from Kelsey on her RISING*SHINING blog + podcast and Substack.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we set intentions and goals for the year, we like to clear the air. This episode has become an annual tradition in which we share the annoying things in our lives that we just need to speak out loud.For Friends of the Show, we're each sharing something not annoying at all and that is actually making our lives quite pleasant.As we start the 12th season of the show (!!) please consider becoming a Friend of the Show if you aren't already. Each year, Friends of the Show get bonus episodes from us, a sneak peak at our episode topics for the year, and access to all of our past bonus content. Thank you so much for supporting the work we do to produce the show!See full show notes on our website: Annual Airing of the GrievancesBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's a wrap for 2024! We look back at how our intentions for the year showed up for us, and share what made us laugh, cry, curse, and think. Plus we share favorites from the year and hear messages from our past selves.And just a reminder that you can still join Kelsey's goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine.See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/12/look-back-at-2024/Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shhhh...find a quiet spot amidst the holiday hubbub and enjoy this gift from us to you. We share our holiday horror stories and our best and worst mom gifts ever. Plus, Erica gives us a holiday would you rather quiz.Happy holidays, friends! We hope you find a few quiet holiday moments alone. You deserve it!And just a reminder that you can still join Kelsey's goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Today we're getting nostalgic and festive: it's 80s Kid Christmas! We're walking down memory lane and remembering what Christmas was like during our childhoods in the glorious 80s.For Friends of the Show, we're sharing what current Christmas trends we think will seem very outdated in 30+ years.See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/12/80s-kid-christmas/Join Kelsey to set your goals for 2025 during her workshop, Your Year to Shine. Details and registration.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These are the things we use up and love so much we buy them again. We swap our "empties" across food, personal care, makeup, and cleaning products. We hope you find a new favorite to try!For Friends of the Show we think back to childhood and share our generational empties: the products we remember our family using, and maybe still use!Plus, Erica gives us an update on her breast cancer treatment.See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/11/empties/Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelsey will be hosting her goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine, again for 2025. Join Kelsey to set realistic goals for the new year that fit your season of life and personality. Workshop content will be hosted on Substack and offered in podcast episodes to fit your full schedule, plus there will be Zoom meetings with Kelsey to refine your goals and to check in every quarter throughout the year. Registration is $159.Register for Your Year to Shine, or read more about the workshop on her blog or on Substack. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're chatting about things that derail our days, and how we move forward. We talk about those everyday day derailers like moody kids, tech challenges, and an unexpected mess. And we explore those really big derailers including how we're processing the election and a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Then: how we move forward.For Friends of the Show we're each sharing a recently derailed day that we had and how we handled them.See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/11/day-derailers/Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that's the worst episode title we've ever had. As you can see, we have a hard episode today, friends, and tissues are required. Erica is sharing details about her recent breast cancer diagnosis, what she knows so far, and how she's doing.Thanks for being here with us, and most importantly, please schedule a mammogram for yourself if you're old enough for one or if your doctor recommends one. Here are the CDC recommendations for breast cancer screening.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're on a fall break this week and so are bringing you a favorite from our archives: Cookbooks & A Spooky Delivery. Originally published in November 2020.Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends, it's time for our annual autumnal episode! Join us for a romp through fall flavored coffee creamers, a very serious (actually not at all) fall-themed would you rather, ridiculous candle sniffing – and more. You know the drill! Happy fall, friends!See full show notes on our website: Fall Extravaganza & Our Spooky BoyfriendsBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.What's your Monday like, friends? We're spending the episode chatting all about ours: how they typically go, what's working well, and what's challenging. Plus, we share our best advice for the Sunday blues and Monday sickness. We also have a cry for help and an unexpected possible solution.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're continuing the conversation talking about what our Fridays are like.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Cozy up for a fall bookish chat about what we're reading and hope to read this fall. Plus, meet our in-person book club's new mascot who literally floated into our lives.Just for Friends of the Show, visit our Patreon page where Erica will be giving a video tour of her fall TBR stack!See full show notes on our website: Fall Reading Round UpConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for Kelsey's workshop: Everyday Habits, Routines, and Rituals. Starts Monday, September 9th!As social media has changed, so have our habits. Join us as we reflect and check in with ourselves. We share how we use social media lately, how we feel about it, and how our habits have changed over time. Plus the pros and cons we see in social media for ourselves and society.For Friends of the Show, we share how we're thinking about allowing our kids use social media (or not).See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/09/how-were-using-social-media-lately/Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's happening with dinner at our houses? We're talking all about it from what we actually eat, what our kids are picky about, and what the dinner vibes are like lately. Along the way we ponder Manwich and the proper way to eat a corn dog. Bon appetit!See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/08/real-life-dinners/Kelsey's workshop: Register for Everyday Habits, Routines, and Rituals or read more about the workshopBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling all school moms, this episode is for you! We're sharing our best advice for the big transition of sending your child to school, for the first time and for the seasoned school moms too. We chat about what to expect, how to communicate with teachers, and give lots of permission (as we do) so that you won't be overwhelmed. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Kelsey is in the hot seat today as Erica interviews her about practicing sustainability at home. Along the way we have a nostalgic moment with Ferngully, offer lots of practical tips, and give you permission to do your best. Just for Friends of the Show, Kelsey shares the unsustainable things she sees people doing that she wants to correct (but is usually too nice to do so).See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This fall, Kelsey is offering Everyday Habits, Rituals, and Routines, a workshop to bring more intention to your days. Hear more about it in this episode from her RISING*SHINING podcast.Register for Everyday Habits, Rituals, and RoutinesRead more about the workshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're bringing you the third episode in our Everyday Home Series. We're inviting you into our homes and chatting about how we actually live in them. From where we do most of our living to where we eat, and where we keep those random household necessities. Plus, some desert-specific ways we live in our homes.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our Everyday Home Series, we chat about our best affordable home decor tips. We share the best home updates you can make for under $100 and our favorite affordable brands. Plus where we save money on decor versus where we've found it's worth spending a bit more.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our summer Everyday Home series! Today we're chatting about creating a home that you love to live in and that works for your family. Stay tuned for our next episodes on affordable home design and how we actual live in our homes.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityJoin us for an evening routines choose-your-own adventure! Down one path you'll find orderly calm, and down the other it's boisterous bordering on chaotic.Do not take detours for shower complaints nor a pre-bedtime cheese stick. Beware your husband's toothbrush in the dark! But do get as specific and quirky as you would like when it comes to getting yourself ready for bed. And don't worry, those late night snacks are off the books.Just for Friends of the Show, we're sharing our evening skin care routines.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communitySee full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe all have our superpowers and one of Erica's is setting and encouraging boundaries. Get ready for some big sister energy from the Queen of Boundaries herself as we explore why and how we set boundaries. We hope you'll feel empowered to set and hold any boundaries that you need in your life!Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityToday we're inventing the wheel as we drive, or at least that's how it can feel when it comes to kids and screen time. This is a topic we're revisiting so we share what devices and screen privileges our kids have now, what we've changed our minds about, and our best parenting advice for kids and screens.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roll out your sleeping bag or hook up your RV, we're going camping! We share our best advice for tent and RV camping including how to get started, what to eat, and our best tips and hacks. We'll see you in the woods!See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon community and get bonus contentJoin us for the plant talk fun, and stay for the plant therapy you need. We share our plant triumphs, our shame, and our best tips. Along the way we ponder the instant death of succulents, phallic blooms, and the superiority of yucca fries. We also dream about our old lady gardening goals and need you to weigh in on a husband hairbrush transgression.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityLet's take a collective deep breath and have a conversation about how we're navigating this election season. We give our most optimistic pitch for why we think everyone should care about politics and vote, and chat about how we're taking care of ourselves through the election. Plus, how to have conversations when we disagree.Friends of the Show can join us on Patreon in discussing exactly how we engage in the news to stay informed but not overwhelmed.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityLooking for a great book this spring? We have some suggestions!We're sharing what books we've read lately, what's next in our TBR queues, and the books our kids have loved recently. Plus, we talk about what else we've been listening to, and each recount a recent memorable reading moment. For Friends of the Show on Patreon we're talking about the success – and challenge – of trying to read with our husbands.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have passionate feelings about keeping our nails painted, but bare nails are also welcome in this episode! We chat about how we paint our nails and why, what colors we go for and avoid, and share funny nail painting stories. Along the way we try to avoid lava rocks and being naked and scratchy. Also, please don't look too closely at our toes!See show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityEvery family deals with hard stuff, from the everyday to the serious. Today we continue our conversation about family culture talking about how we deal with hard stuff in our families. Along the way we remind ourselves to think, "I knew you'd do that," and that kids most definitely can smell fear. On Patreon, we're talking about what we most often disagree with our spouses about and how we address those issues.See show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're diving into how we create family culture with quality time. We talk about what quality time looks like in our families currently and what it doesn't look like. For Friends of the Show, we're chatting over on Patreon about quality time with our spouses.Mentioned on the show:This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty ExplainedKelsey wrote a blog post about taking a day offBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content every episode.We're wrapping up our organizing series by talking about how we manage kid stuff. We talk about clothes, books, and toys as well as school things and extracurricular gear. Plus we share our tips for decluttering kid stuff if it's driving you bananas.We've also freshened up some parts of our show after 10 years. We hope you enjoy the changes!Mentioned on the show:Our other recent organizing episodes: Organizing Wins & Fails, Organizing Stuff CyclesRelated episode you might enjoy: Clothing KidsFair PlayQuince Revive Nylon ToteShine Stopper Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content every episode.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityLet's keep talking about organizing! This week we're diving into four categories of stuff cycles: food, laundry, paper, and our cars (where stuff is constantly cycling through). We share what works for us and where our challenges are. Along the way you'll meet the Laundry Captain and Car Lieutenant plus your mind will be blown when we show you what to do with your bread bags.Mentioned on the show:Our episode Let's Talk About Our Periods!The Lazy Genius Kitchen and her podcastKelsey's laundry basketsThe Mom HourBamboo pajamasRuggable rugs Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're kicking off a three-part organizing series so come on in! Today we're chatting current organization wins and fails, little changes that have made a big difference, and each revealing our Monica closet. Along the way we ponder the aggression of fitted sheets and why everyone should try to add a Command hook to their life.Mentioned on the show:Photo file box that Erica uses to organize her many card gamesRothy's slippersL'Oreal Professional Next Day Hair texture spray Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityJoin us as we officially welcome 2024! We share what's on the horizon for each of us in 2024, our one-word intentions for the year, and our goals across all areas of our lives. Plus we get a little woo woo and pull animal spirit cards to see which spirits are guiding us this year. And, as always, we leave messages for our future selves to hear. We are wishing you a bright + hopeful 2024, friends!Mentioned on the show:Our very old episode where we talk about Saw Guy!Erica's addition necklaceAG1Home ExchangeThe SHU Box by Sarah Hart-UngerAnimal Spirit deckThe Fall of the House of Usher Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityNew year, new grievances! We're kicking off the year with a laugh by sharing another round-up of annoying things. Think of this as our annual "airing of the grievances" to clear the air before we embark on our lofty goals. From mismatched socks to scary sinks and crumby counters, laugh and nod along as we share some very annoying things.Mentioned on the show:Our episode from 2023: 10 Things Annoying Us LatelyYoto Player MiniKindle OasisTartelette tubing mascara Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityIt's our last episode of 2023! We reflect on our intentions for the year – abundance and tend – after remembering what they actually were. We share our "bests" of 2023 and what made us laugh, cry, curse, and think. Thank you so much for listening along this year and being part of the conversation. We are wishing you a peaceful end to 2023 and lots of good in 2024!Mentioned on the show:Daily habit tracker from Elise Joy (sign up for the newsletter to get the tracker)Your Year to Shine: A Goals Workshop with Kelsey WhartonI Must Betray YouThe Silent PatientThe Anthropocene ReviewedThe Castle in the AtticBabelBarbieElvisEzra Klein ShowPantsuit PoliticsSand toysHeather McMahanA Small LightShiny Happy PeopleUntangled1 by One record playerComfier electric cordless scalp massager Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're wrapping up this year's Holiday Home series with an episode all about practicing a kindness mindset this season. We share what makes us feel grinchy and how we can make our way back to kindness amidst holiday stress. Plus we talk about specific ways we show kindness to people in our lives and community this time of year. Along the way we stumble into the controversial topic of to bake for neighbors or not.Mentioned on the show:Our previous Holiday Home Episodes: Holiday Logistics, Holiday Favorites, and last year's Holiday Decor & Organization, Holiday Magic & Nostalgia, and the Christmas Explosion Aftermath.Harney & Sons Decaf Hot Cinnamon teaErica mentions velvet pants -- we could not find a link but they are Pilco brand via Nuuly. These are similar.Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityGet cozy and join us as we share our holiday favorites! Plus a pine-scented candle sniff test and review, and a favorites lightening round.Mentioned on the show:Our episode Everyday and Divine FeminismKlaus8-Bit ChristmasCalm Christmas and a Happy New YearIn A HolidazeAmazing PeaceWhen Santa Was A BabyThe Nutcracker of HarlemChristmas in KillarneyPass Me A PintCup of Jo gifts guidesNew York Magazine gift guidesSausage balls (thanks for the rec, Joanna!)Jingle Juice: Fresca, vodka (if you'd like), cranberry juice. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary.... click over to our show notes for the remaining links! Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityLet's get festive, shall we? We're kicking off another Holiday Home series and today we're chatting all about holiday logistics. From how we stay organized, to why dinner is so offensive this time of year, and how we'll each be spending the holidays. Plus, a gift-wrapping deep dive which might get a little aggressive.Mentioned on the show:Last year's Holiday Home series: holiday planning and decor, magic and memories, Christmas explosion aftermath.How to Make the Rest of 2023 Easier (The Lazy Genius podcast)The Lazy Genius Holiday DocketBrittney Blane Holiday PlannerChristmas Planner (Etsy)The best pimiento cheese (Kelsey's family recipe)Hanging gift wrap organizerFabric reusable gift wrapGift wrap cutterAnomaly leave-in conditioner Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.