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Chef Anna Haugh became a famous face on BBC's “Ready Steady Cook”. She was a staple on this show during lockdown, giving tips for meals to make life a bit more exciting. She has her own restaurant in London called Myrtle, and now she has written a gorgeous cookbook.
Show Notes for Furniture Industry NewsEpisode Highlights:1. Redecor Survey Insights:Survey Scope: 5,500 participants revealing diverse sourcing methods for home décor.Trends:25% source from second-hand outlets.Gen X (26%) vs. Gen Z (19%) preferences.Traditional retail still strong at 28%.Emerging sources include family, friends, street finds (20%), online shopping (11%), and local boutiques (7%).Priorities:Cost is paramount (46%), followed by aesthetics (18%).Sustainability influences 73% of Gen Z and 62% of Millennials.Interest in "tiny homes" noted, with 50% willing to consider.Minimalism vs. maximalism (46% vs. 21%).2. Malaysia Furniture Furnishings Market (MFFM):Event Details: September 5-7, 2024, at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.Significance: Reinforces Malaysia's role in the global supply chain.Features:Diverse product displays including sustainable solutions.Hosted Buyer's Programme with pre-arranged meetings and complimentary stays.Networking opportunities and Business Matching program.Organizer: Derrisen Sdn Bhd, with 25 years of experience in furniture trade shows.3. Geology Studio's ‘Off the Wall' Credenza:Design Innovation: Seamlessly integrates TV storage into a wooden casing.Features: Patented sound reflection panel, eye-level screen positioning, and high-quality materials (white oak and walnut).Customization: Available in various sizes.Pricing: $3,400 with a three-week shipping timeline.Creators: Adam and Vanessa Friedman, focusing on combining aesthetics with functionality.4. Furniture Today's Trailblazers and Titans Event:Event Date: July 27th, at the Las Vegas Market.Purpose: Honors industry leaders and rising talents.Recognition:Established leaders and 40 Under 40 rising stars.People To Watch for their potential to innovate.Networking Opportunity: A must-attend for professionals seeking insights and connections.5. Mattress Firm's Partnership with Cameron Brink:Initiative: Team Sleep Well, emphasizing the role of quality sleep in athletic performance.Participants: Top athletes like Cameron Brink and Kenny Bednarek.Activities: Sleep consultations with a Mattress Firm Sleep Advisor and participation in Next22 charity basketball clinic.Objective: Raise awareness about the importance of sleep for health and performance.Conclusion:Stay tuned for more updates and insights in the furniture industry by subscribing to our podcast. Keep exploring, innovating, and staying ahead in this dynamic market. Join us in the next episode for more valuable industry information.
The Real Estate market is chock full of amazing personal stories. But it's not every day you meet someone whose father helped launch an entire segment of the industry! Specifically the Home Inspection Industry! But that's exactly who Kathleen Kuhn is, and what a conversation this was, talking all about the life and experiences of someone who began in the corporate sphere, only to leave it and eventually become an Executive for HouseMaster Home Inspections. And before we get into that, we open once more with Wise Words with Wally! Since we talk all about leadership development, what's the biggest lesson YOU have learned over the years? Sound off in the comments, and don't forget to like/subscribe!
In this episode, we cover:(00:00): "Stay Informed: Latest Furniture Industry Updates"(00:37): Intro(02:16): Intro(04:28): Intro(06:13): Intro(08:13): Intro(09:41): Intro
(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:20) The Meaningful Modern Home by Celeste Robbins(00:55) What is a Meaningful Modern Home?(01:06) Nature in Modern Designs(01:10) Love for mid-century modernist home by Henry Dubin(01:17) Lakeside mid-century in Michigan by Winston Elting(18:14) Renovation of a Tribeca loft(18:47) Bringing Serenity into a Home(19:50) Importance of Collaboration(20:54) Home: The Segment(21:04) Growing Up in Ohio(22:25) Outro(22:41) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book hosted by Suzy Chase
Your home is everything, and it needs to be protected! Find out how you can keep it safe by reading Sphere Audio Video's (205-777-5626) guide to modern home security systems. Go to https://sphereav.com/modern-home-security-features to find out more. Sphere Audio Video City: Birmingham Address: 504 Cahaba Park Circle Website https://sphereav.com Phone +1-205-637-5644 Email info@sphereav.com
Our next guest is the principal architect of Robbins Architecture. Her firm has designed elegant and functional dream homes in Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, and Wyoming. Their homes bring out a sense of harmony, elegance, and livability. Our guest shares some of her earliest memories of design and entrepreneurship. Becoming an architect seemed like fulfilling a destiny. I walked away inspired by how to design and live in my own spaces. Please enjoy my conversation with Celeste Robbins. You can find her recently published monograph on her website linked below as well as on Amazon.https://www.phaidon.com/monacelli/the-meaningful-modern-home-soulful-architecture-and-interiors-9781580936231/https://robbins-architecture.comhttps://www.instagram.com/robbinsarchitecture
Is the modern Home Run Derby unsafe? And what it's really like fighting for home run balls in the crowd. Jul 14, 2023 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is the modern Home Run Derby unsafe? And what it's really like fighting for home run balls in the crowd. Jul 14, 2023 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anna and Paul discuss home security, amateur engineering turned into innovation, patents, Jamaica, Black History Month, and immigrant kids from Little Italy. Follow @engineering_history_podcast on Instagram to keep up with our latest updates :)
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Today we are featuring Marco Zappacosta, co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack. Thumbtack is a modern home management platform that helps homeowners stay up to date on routine maintenance while also connecting them with local service providers who can support with home care. The company was recently acknowledged as one of Fortune's Best Places to Work in Tech and overall for Small/Medium Companies.Marco has been recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 and has been featured in stories in the New York Times, Fortune, the Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.In this episode, Catherine and Marco talk about getting Thumbtack off the ground, determining what investors are looking for, moments of great progress amongst great challenges, transitioning to a fully remote workplace, identifying and assessing talent, and much more.Topics Include: - Timing around raising capital- Prioritizing healthy & profitable growth- Driving liquidity in the marketplace- Reaching your first customers- Systematizing availability- Making radical adjustments to ensure viability during COVID-19- Investor climate change- Creating a more equitable workplace through remote work- Scaling effectively in a virtual context- Questions for interviewing candidates- And other topics…Marco Zappacosta is the co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, the technology leader building the modern home management platform. Thumbtack empowers homeowners to instantly book skilled professionals and supports hundreds of thousands of small businesses to grow sustainably. The company has raised more than $500 million and was recently acknowledged as one of Fortune's Best Places to Work in Tech and overall for Small/Medium Companies. Marco has been recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 and has been featured in stories in the New York Times, Fortune, the Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.
Often times we're too focused on layouts, furnitures and neglect the importance of the home appliances when it comes to interior design. For me, I was stuck with ugly humidifiers during our dry seasons... until this brand came to rescue. Carepod.
We are starting a design exercise called the "Modern Home Challenge" with the intent to go through a design process that would help us understand how to design a modern house that people could afford and would actually want to live in.
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Keeping the consumer first in mind is something that has always been obvious and has been delivered by the likes of the tech wizards and creative types in the gaming and movie worlds, where their work is approved, accepted, and fanatically enjoyed by many millions of happy consumers. In the property world, however, such devotion and focus on that end consumer has mostly been sadly lacking. The tenant. The resident. They often find themselves way down the list of priorities behind profits and planning designs. But what if you could take those consumer-focused tech teams and get them to produce software that would benefit residents in new residential schemes in ways never before imagined? That's where today's guest Jeremy Heath-Smith comes in. Former creator of the global sensation in the gaming and movie worlds - Tomb Raider - and now founder and CEO of Spike Global, the UK's leading resident engagement and property management software provider. Jeremy shares the fascinating story of how the incredible transformation of Battersea Power Station brought him and his team into the world of property. Jeremy gives a live demonstration during the show, of how Spike Global's software portal and messaging platform has transformed the engagement, integration, communication, and happiness and well-being enjoyed by the residents in that and other housing schemes in the UK. See and hear about how developers can completely change their game when it comes to delivering for the end-customers: the landlords, the property managers, the residents, the tenants. Listen to Jeremy talk about how his team's systems performed in ways they never imagined when the global pandemic swept across the landscape. Efficiencies in building management, and control of logistics and operations within a scheme, yes. But more than that. Building and evolving thriving communities. Making people feel connected and supported. Enriching the lives of users and communities by creating better places to live and work...
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A home office can be anywhere—whether you have a dedicated space, spare bedroom, or even just an empty closet! The Housing Muse catches up with Dave Adams with BDI Furniture to talk furniture trends. Get inspired to find more permanent solutions to makeover your work-from-home space. In this episode, we cover: Desk and chair trends & considerations Trendy standing desks—with health benefits! Multifunctional furniture that can help you create a home office when your home's tight on space Tips on creating the new must-have for any home office: A “Zoom Room” Worst home office decorating mistakes Follow the Housing Muse Podcast on Twitter or Instagram @housingmuse Links to Share: Learn more about BDI Furniture 10 Tips for Looking Your Best in Video Conferences Give Your Home Office Design More Attention Designing the Perfect Pop-Up Office
The champagne is flowing freely today for Michelle now that she has survived the ‘Summer from Hell', and Suzanne is celebrating her recent victory as well. One thing they're not exactly celebrating, however, is how travelling post-COVID-19 is a different experience from what it used to be in the past. In today's episode, our hosts have more than a few things to say about the new flying experience and what it means for air passengers. The episode starts with Suzanne picking up from the last episode and talking about how she won the candle contest on Instagram. Then, she moves on to the theme of the day's podcast and discusses how flying is now an uncomfortable experience for her, including her experiences with flights being delayed or canceled at airports. She also relates her difficulties with car rental services, and problems related to obtaining food on flights. Together, Michelle and Suzanne explore how employee shortage hurts flight operations at airports. Finally, the episode ends on a positive note, with Michelle giving a shout-out to her daughter-in-law for taking on the Orange Juice Optional Instagram page. Episode Highlights Michelle and Suzanne's reasons for celebrating COVID-19 protocols air passengers are expected to follow Suzanne's difficulties while traveling by air Vaccination, employee shortages, and their impact on the flying experience The upcoming Orange Juice Optional Instagram page Quotes ‘‘And my point at that point was, if you're getting on a plane, and passengers have become unruly, and it's like, I wonder if that's because the airlines have made it so uncomfortable for us to travel, that our frustration levels are at their peak.'' “But instead of trying to get to where we were, how to recreate a positive environment that we can all peacefully live in without feeling this angst and this stress, and this frustration, wherever we go, the judgment.'' “It's like I am on a campaign now to find the positive ways to deal with life in general.'' Show Links Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Suzanne's candle contest is drawing to a close – in fact, it will be over by the time this episode airs – but she has taken time out of routinely checking the voting updates on Instagram to join Michelle for today's episode about fall – the favorite season of at least one of our hosts. In their wide ranging discussion here today, they share their perspectives on autumn and explore some facts about the season that prove to be as interesting as they are entertaining. The episode begins with an update on the candle contest followed by the autumn personality quiz, Michelle's feelings about the fall season, leaves, and Suzanne's pumpkin spice cookies. Suzanne goes on to review her love for autumn colors like yellow, brown, and orange, and together she and Michelle talk about the places which they would like to visit in the fall. Love it or hate it, fall is a fact of life – one which our hosts shine the spotlight on in today's fun and fascinating episode. Episode Highlights Suzanne's candle contest update How Michelle and Suzanne feel about fall Michelle and Suzanne's fall quiz results Things that Michelle and Suzanne love to do in the fall season Quotes ‘‘I love seeing different leaf colors. I love to feel the crispiness in the air, like when I breathe in to take it in and it feels so crisp and fresh.'' “But I like how the skies look when it's fall. Like, there's a lot of drama in the skies, the clouds.” “In fall, there just needs to be an eeriness in the air, just a little bit of mystery.'' ‘‘Fall colours are my favourite colours. I love browns. I love orange. I love deep yellow, like a golden rod yellow.'' Show Links Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
If there is one topic that all of us know something about, especially over the past year and a half, it's stress. Michelle and Suzanne certainly are no strangers to this condition, and today they focus their trademark entertaining and informative spotlight on some of their more stressful situations in life as well as some techniques that can be used to beat stress. In today's episode, Suzanne starts by discussing a candle slogan contest she is participating in on Instagram. Then, the conversation shifts to the topic of stress, an evil that makes people feel overwhelmed in certain situations. After discussing stressful experiences related to airport protocols and passengers, Michelle and Suzanne explore stress management, techniques to combat stress, and how unconventional stress reduction techniques like sparking joy for other people can also help them uplift their moods. Finally, the episode ends with Michelle committing to implement the stress reduction techniques next week, an excellent example for all of us to follow. Episode Highlights: Suzanne's participation in a candle slogan contest Suzanne and Michelle's stressful flying experiences Techniques to beat stress Quotes: “I know when I find myself getting stressed out, I start that mental process. Also just breathe, just breathe.'' “And a lot of times when I close my eyes like that, I will listen for sounds and I have always found this fascinating that when you really listen to sound, you don't just hear one level of sound. You can usually hear different sounds all at the same time.'' “And the best, best, best way for me is if I take a walk. It's like, for whatever reason, it clears my brain, it makes me feel better.'' “When you turn, try to turn someone's day around just by giving them a nice comment, just by making them feel better.'' Show Links Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments and podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Have you ever tried to search for a Mid-Century Modern style home in the Madison area only to find there are no filters? You have tried on all the sites, Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, and Realtor.com, but have not been able to find it. Well, now you have one easy place to go! If you visit www.madisonmidcenturymodern.com you can find all of the latest homes for sale in the Madison area. Today, You'll Learn: 0:23 - 0:49 How to find Mid-Century Modern Homes Listen and Subscribe Start your search today: https://search.gladuestoppedby.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gladuestoppedby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladuestoppedby/ The Gladue Team: https://www.gladuestoppedby.com/
Have you ever tried to search for a Mid-Century Modern style home in the Madison area only to find there are no filters? You have tried on all the sites, Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, and Realtor.com, but have not been able to find it. Well, now you have one easy place to go! If you visit www.madisonmidcenturymodern.com you can find all of the latest homes for sale in the Madison area. Today, You'll Learn: 0:23 - 0:49 How to find Mid-Century Modern Homes Listen and Subscribe Start your search today: https://search.gladuestoppedby.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gladuestoppedby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladuestoppedby/ The Gladue Team: https://www.gladuestoppedby.com/
After doing a quick check on what kind of mood they're in, and reviewing just how overwhelming Michelle's move is at the moment, our hosts pick up where they left off at the end of the previous episode to explore the world of ‘life hacks'. Realizing that sometimes we all can get so used to performing actions in a specific way, today Suzanne and Michelle share with listeners some of the life hacks – those pieces of information that make your life simpler - that they have adopted over the years which have worked for them and might just work for you as well. Beginning with Michelle's embarrassing moment of realization that water boils faster with the lid on, they go on to look at hacks that can be used in the kitchen and share their experiences of applying some specific life hacks. They finish up by discussing the hack that involves taking a photo of a car in the parking lot to remember its location. Whether or not you have heard these tips before, today's episode is as entertaining as it is informative – definitely one you do not want to miss. Episode Highlights An update on Michelle's move Life hacks related to alcohol and the kitchen Hacks that help cure medical problems Hacks related to everyday household objects Quotes ‘‘I probably missed a lot when I was writing my list down as well, for that very reason. Because there are things that you just do over and over again, that you forget is a life hack.'' ‘‘Okay, so you, if you have boiling water with no lid on it, and you want to keep the water from boiling over, you put a wooden spoon across the top of it.'' ‘‘But again, for me, it was really hard because, you know, you integrate them into your everyday life, and they don't feel like hacks anymore, but they could really save somebody else some time.'' Show Links Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
With fingers crossed that their mic issues are in the past, Suzanne and Michelle are back today to talk about one of the side effects that technology holds for them – procrastination. But it's not just technology that inspires this delay of completing tasks in their lives, and in today's episode they take a deeper look at why and how it shows up for them, much of which will undoubtedly ring true for listeners as well. They begin by exploring some surprises in Suzanne's life and the reason why she dislikes them so much, and then they move on to discuss the times when they themselves have procrastinated. They also examine why the need to procrastinate arises in the first place, and throw light upon how procrastination can be viewed as a positive activity. To finish up, Michelle and Suzanne take the procrastination quiz and determine which type of a procrastinator they are, based on the five different types outlined. There's no surprise that today's episode is yet another thoroughly entertaining one, and listeners will come away so very pleased that our hosts didn't put this one off. Episode Highlights: Suzanne and surprises Procrastinating before having important conversations How Michelle and Suzanne procrastinate in different situations Why they procrastinate The five types of procrastinators Quotes: ‘‘Like, if I have to have a really uncomfortable conversation with somebody, or share some news, or have a talk that I'm not looking forward to, I will procrastinate. I do not want to step into that feeling of I'm disappointing someone. I don't want to step into that feeling of being mad at me, perhaps.'' “There's always that element of surprise in a conversation that you've planned to have, especially uncomfortable conversations. Even when you try to anticipate their responses, there's always that element of surprise.'' “So, I guess what I'm trying to say is when it comes to having a timeline in place, or a deadline in place, I am very good at not procrastinating because I don't like to put myself in a state of chaos, like this move every step of the way.'' “So, people might procrastinate because they feel anxious about something, like they're not going to be able to do it well enough, or it's too much on their plate or there's no interest.'' Show Links Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
With a love of architecture, good design and great lines, Robin DeCapua, owner and designer of Madison Modern Home, can look at a space from all angles, take it apart, and put it back together in a whole new way. She's a self-proclaimed sourcing expert who enjoys the thrill of the hunt for unique furniture, art and décor to bring artful composition, form, and balance to her clients' homes. Having Robin on the show is such a treat. I've admired her work and point of view for a long time. Her staging is always very cohesive and the styling is consistent. When it comes to defining your home staging style, this episode is chock full of great tips. Robin and I explore how her home staging style has evolved over the years, the delicate balance of working and creative energy, why Los Angeles is one of the best markets to grow a home staging venture, and the magic of Pinterest and Instagram as visual inspiration and influence for your work. Connect With Robin Robin's Website: www.madmodhome.com Robin's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/madisonmodernhome Robin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadModHome Robin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MadMod_Home/ Robin's Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/madisonmodern/ Robin's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-decapua-963b8712 Links and Resources Mentioned Learn more about our partner, 17hats: https://www.17hats.com Join our free Monthly Staging Challenge for a chance to win a $100 Staged4More gift card. This month's theme is: KITCHEN Enroll in the Exposure to Profits course to learn interior photography for your home staging business.
In moments of frustration or truly poor customer service, sometimes you've just got to slip into “Karen Mode” to stand your ground. Suzanne kicks off today's episode with an absolutely aggravating story about a recent experience she had while visiting Las Vegas for a home product show, and reflects with Michelle about why middle-aged men are not labelled a “Karen” when they ask to speak to the manager. As they contemplate this double standard, Michelle then shares her hilarious story about a makeshift Louis Vuitton dog leash, and the puzzling feedback she's received from buyers in the very stressful process of selling her home. Michelle and Suzanne touch on today's topic, procrastination, and discuss the pros and cons of being a mental listmaker versus writing things down. They chat about the sense of accomplishment that comes with getting things off your plate, which brings them to a most amusing conversation about work dinners, exaggerated stories, and experiencing FOMO when they miss out on events with one another. Of course, they have much more to say about procrastination as well, but they'll get to it next time! Episode Highlights: Suzanne's recent “Karen” moment at a hotel in Las Vegas Michelle's hilarious makeshift Louis Vuitton dog leash and the stress and frustration of selling her house Procrastination, To-Do Lists, and the sense of accomplishment you get when checking things off Exaggerating stories for the sake of the story without going too far Being supportive partners at their husbands' work dinners and missing each other when one cannot make it Quotes: “Are we dealing with a little bit of a double standard here? Because all of a sudden, middle-aged white female women are ‘Karens' when they create a scene about something that is somewhat justified. But this older gentleman, who is tossing around names and tossing around his importance in life, and demanding a table right now is not getting a ‘Karen' label.” “Experiences in selling a house... I know it will sell when the time is right. It's a beautiful home. It's just having patience. And we all know that is not a strong suit of mine.” “It's such a great feeling, when you can get it off your plate. When you actually take care of something, you accomplish it. It's done. And it's off your plate. No more procrastination.” “Exaggerating stories once they get too far exaggerated is a huge pet peeve of mine, because I'm sitting there going, It didn't happen like that.” “It's great having a person like that in your life, who makes you feel like they want you there.” “Of course, procrastination - we have a lot to say on that. But yes, we procrastinate until next time.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments and podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Time was, many top interior designers sought to conjure a perfectly seamless décor—whether it be all Louis XV furniture, all early American, or all modern. The results could be beautiful—but also somewhat boring, and certainly impersonal. Interior decorator Thomas Jayne suggests another way to put together the spaces we live in: by using creative combinations of striking art and objects from across time to derive a style that's endlessly evocative, livable, and fresh. In this episode, Ben Miller gets the goods from Jayne on the history of interiors (from the Greeks to the present day); what to budget first; and the spirit of “democratic decoration,” that, historically, has animated American interiors.
In getting her house ready to be sold, Michelle is going through a lot of her belongings and trying to decide what needs to stay and what needs to go. As she engages in this process, she's finding, as many of us do, that the memories arising are making her feel quite nostalgic, reminding her of different moments in the lives of herself and her family. As a result, this week's episode is all about the sense of nostalgia that virtually all of us experience at some point in our own lives as well. Today, Michelle and Suzanne begin by catching up on some news such as Michelle's two new ‘hellions', Suzanne's swimming history, and the board game, ‘Really Karen?” From there, they go on to explore what makes them and their family members nostalgic as, together, they take a trip down memory lane, recalling such items from the past as certificates, jerseys, dragons, and Power Rangers. They also discuss how deciding to put an old object in the trash or keeping it safe is a difficult decision, and finish up by reviewing how our good and bad memories make us who we are today. Rest assured, today's episode is yet another one which will bring you joy, and which will be remembered fondly for a very long time. Episode Highlights: Michelle's two new ‘hellions' Suzanne's swimming history ‘Really Karen?' Objects that make Michelle and Suzanne nostalgic How not every object needs to be kept safely after some time Our memories and how they define us Quotes: ‘‘It's like you started getting rid of these things that no longer spark joy. And you know, what immediately pops into my head is like, ‘So what's the problem?'” “But I know what you mean when you're going through boxes and you come across things. And yeah, it becomes very sentimental.'' “It's only a small percentage of things that you're actually going to really regret getting rid of. And it'll be that one piece of paper that you know you have, but you can't find it anywhere.'' “Because there are definitely things that trigger my senses that helped me remember and take me back to a certain place or time.'' “I would like to add about nostalgia, like, the good, the bad. It's what makes us who we are today, the memories of it, and those little things that spark those memories of it.'' Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
In getting her house ready to be sold, Michelle is going through a lot of her belongings and trying to decide what needs to stay and what needs to go. As she engages in this process, she's finding, as many of us do, that the memories arising are making her feel quite nostalgic, reminding her of different moments in the lives of herself and her family. As a result, this week's episode is all about the sense of nostalgia that virtually all of us experience at some point in our own lives as well. Today, Michelle and Suzanne begin by catching up on some news such as Michelle's two new ‘hellions', Suzanne's swimming history, and the board game, ‘Really Karen?” From there, they go on to explore what makes them and their family members nostalgic as, together, they take a trip down memory lane, recalling such items from the past as certificates, jerseys, dragons, and Power Rangers. They also discuss how deciding to put an old object in the trash or keeping it safe is a difficult decision, and finish up by reviewing how our good and bad memories make us who we are today. Rest assured, today's episode is yet another one which will bring you joy, and which will be remembered fondly for a very long time. Episode Highlights: Michelle's two new ‘hellions' Suzanne's swimming history Really Karen?' Objects that make Michelle and Suzanne nostalgic How not every object needs to be kept safely after some time Our memories and how they define us Quotes: ‘‘It's like you started getting rid of these things that no longer spark joy. And you know, what immediately pops into my head is like, ‘So what's the problem?'” “But I know what you mean when you're going through boxes and you come across things. And yeah, it becomes very sentimental.'' “It's only a small percentage of things that you're actually going to really regret getting rid of. And it'll be that one piece of paper that you know you have, but you can't find it anywhere.'' “Because there are definitely things that trigger my senses that helped me remember and take me back to a certain place or time.'' “I would like to add about nostalgia, like, the good, the bad. It's what makes us who we are today, the memories of it, and those little things that spark those memories of it.'' Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
With all of the frustration that technology has introduced into their lives, Michelle's been looking for a topic to discuss with Suzanne today that is benign enough to calm everything down for a bit. Given that the Tokyo Games are running right now, the Olympics and sports in general seem to fit the bill perfectly. This week, she and Suzanne start by sharing some of their technological woes, before going on to discuss the Olympic Games, including the athletes who participate in them and the performance anxiety they go through, and the impact of COVID-19 on their experience at this year's Games. They also discuss the sports they like and play, as well as their flexibility and athletic build, and, as is their habit, head off into such tangents as picky eaters. As always, you just never know what exactly you're going to get when these two best friends get together, but you always know you're going to enjoy the ride. Episode Highlights: Michelle and Suzanne's frustration with technology Their memories of watching athletes participate in the Olympics Athletes and performance anxiety COVID-19 and its impact on athletes' experience of The Olympics Michelle and Suzanne's experiences playing sports Some ‘tangent things' Quotes: “But there's actually a thing that they refer to when you kind of lose your train of thought, in the middle of your routine. And she said that's what's happened to her, is her mind and her body connecting.'' “Because in anything you do, you have to be mentally strong and prepared.'' “So, I think there's a lot of pressure, especially in the Olympics on individual athletes, especially on the ones that are favored to win the gold because they get so much media attention, which you kind of have to blame the media, you kind of have to tell the media back off, you know, let these kids perform, because most of them are just kids.'' “If you have the passion for it, you could be really good at it if you have the skill, right?” “To be perfectly honest, tangent things are more interesting to me than the Olympics.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
In this episode, I share about how modern home fires are very different today than they were in the past. The materials and supples used in construction to make homes less expensive, easier to install and quicker to build can come with hazards. There are chemicals that might be released during a fire and the strength is just not their in flooring materials used today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matt-warren8/message
It's been a crazy few weeks for Michelle and Suzanne, and it's shaping up to be a crazy summer as well. They haven't even had the opportunity to talk much lately, so today's episode is a chance for them to catch up with each other and for listeners to catch up on everything our hosts have been up to right along with them. Beginning with an update on Suzanne's refrigerator and Michelle's experience helping her son move to Colorado, they go on to discuss how complimenting strangers can make them feel good. The episode then concludes with Suzanne sharing her experiences at her niece's wedding in Alaska. The crazier things get, the more we all need an opportunity to take a breath and catch up with good friends, something that we all get to enjoy here today. Episode Highlights: Suzanne's refrigerator update Helping Colton move Suzanne and Michelle's families, weddings, and tasks at home How complimenting strangers is a good thing to do Michelle and Suzanne's plans for the future Quotes: “The moral of the story is…telling people nice things that make them feel good, makes me feel good.'' “But I'm going to start doing it more because I think the conversation was now that we can see people's faces and see how they react. And we can see them smile or engage with us to say something nice to them or about what they're wearing or, you know, a compliment is really nice thing.'' “I realized on that trip that I do need to step back a little, that he'll live how he wants to live. And I just hope at some point that it moves from, you know, college life to professional life, which it will.” “That's all I want, you know, at the end of the day, one, for any of them, is to be happy and safe and successful in their life with the people and what they choose to do, whatever they choose to do.'' Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix and FenixCommerce** To provide affordable and reliable emergency backup solutions to every household in the United States, that's the mission of Generark. In the first part of this episode, we have Anson Liang, Founder and CEO of Generark, a consumer electronics brand. Anson has a background in computer science and engineering. He got the idea for Generark four years ago when the California wildfires caused a four-day power outage for his family. With a six-month-old baby at home, he experienced first-hand the stress of not being able to store or prepare foods to feed his child when the power was out. His business idea turned into a reality through connections, putting together a team, finding a manufacturer, and partnerships in the industry. However, early on, there were many challenges, ranging from budgeting for additional product development, forecasting, and inventory. In part 2, he discusses: * His Gratitude towards his wife * Overview of the company * The catalyst for starting the brand * His life before Generark * A product for the modern home, friendly and simple * Challenges with hardware Join Ramon Vela and Anson Liang as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Generark, visit: https://generark.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the podcast on all major apps. Just search for The Story of a Brand. * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world's most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by Fenix Commerce. Folks, we all know delivery and shipping are a major pain. Fortunately, with FenixCommerce, you can now deliver a better customer experience AND improve conversions up to 14% by providing personalized actual delivery dates and options directly on your Webstore. And post-purchase, stay on top of things with Fenix proactive delivery alerts. Retailers, brands, and online merchants big and small trust FenixCommerce to optimize the entire order, shipping, and delivery experience, so why not you. For more details, check out fenixcommerce.com.
**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix and FenixCommerce** “Generark can always be ready inside your house, so you don't need to worry about it,” says Anson Liang, the founder and CEO of Generark. In the second part of this Feature, he tells that to get the word out; the brand focuses on eCommerce, marketing on social media, and creating awareness. He also discusses how their solar generator has two components: a backup battery power station and portable solar panels. They aim to provide essential power for up to 7 days to critical devices. He also mentions that one big goal is to make their products as affordable for low-income communities as possible. Things such as ramping up production and utilizing a new battery and component will go a long way in cutting costs. In part 2, he discusses: * Their Distribution model * Ideal customers * How to use the Generark generator * The demand during summer * Next steps for product * Learning from other industries Join Ramon Vela and Anson Liang as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Generark, visit: https://generark.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the podcast on all major apps. Just search for The Story of a Brand. * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world's most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by Fenix Commerce. Folks, we all know delivery and shipping are a major pain. Fortunately, with FenixCommerce, you can now deliver a better customer experience AND improve conversions up to 14% by providing personalized actual delivery dates and options directly on your Webstore. And post-purchase, stay on top of things with Fenix proactive delivery alerts. Retailers, brands, and online merchants big and small trust FenixCommerce to optimize the entire order, shipping, and delivery experience, so why not you. For more details, check out fenixcommerce.com.
Sometimes, certain behaviors of people and specific situations can annoy us. As humans, we all experience multiple emotions, including annoyance, and Suzanne and Michelle are no exceptions. Starting with a completely infuriating story about Suzanne and her fridge, today's episode is all about those people and things in our lives which really bug us – listen in and find out which ones you have in common with our simmering hosts. In today's episode, Suzanne and Michelle discuss situations such as losing their belongings, and people breaking queues at drive-thrus, as well as how people not valuing their time or not paying attention to the road while driving can affect their mood. They also discuss specific things people do, like making assumptions about other people, and finish up by discussing how it is normal to get frustrated from time to time as we all are humans. Today, you will learn how seemingly ordinary activities can turn out to become sources of frustration, and undoubtedly recognize yourself in some of the examples given. Episode Highlights How bad customer service can affect your mood Things that people do while driving that are annoying People not adhering to the rules Unexpected circumstances that can bug people Quotes “You have to be your own advocate. You have to figure this stuff out on your own and fix it on your own.'' “I kind of like the fiery ones, though, because it's an opportunity to let loose and not be so careful about everything you're saying just to be there in the moment.'' “And I'm certainly not afraid to discuss my frustrations and my frustrations with people. And I guess that's just a part of who I am.'' Links Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
In today's podcast, Michelle and Suzanne continue their discussion about friendships from last week, picking right up where they left off (after a brief discussion about bear and moose encounters). Once again, through their own example they clearly demonstrate that good friends are like rare gems and that those who find them are truly blessed. They begin by sharing some stories about bear and moose encounters, and then resume their conversation about friend groups by looking at the difficulties a new member of a group faces while trying to fit in with other members. Together, they go on to discuss topics like ghosting friends, divorcing a friend, the evolution of a friendship, and how the dynamics of a friendship can change due to situations like disagreements. Our hosts bring this episode to a fitting close by celebrating their friendship and just how thankful they are to have each other in their lives - something that all listeners of the podcast can be truly thankful for as well. Episode Highlights: Some stories of bear and moose encounters How every group of friends is different How changing locations can affect friendships Personal struggles with keeping friends Ghosting in a friendship and the importance of closure Things that lead to the evolution of a friendship Quotes ‘‘So, you bring up an interesting point, meeting new people is always a challenge just because, you know, personalities and stuff and the time you have to invest in starting from that new place, obviously.'' “But in my heart, my friend is my friend. You don't that just that, you just can't flip that switch off.'' ‘‘Because when somebody causes hurt, or something happens that causes a change in the relationship, it gets wrinkled, and it can't ever go back to that perfect state.'' ‘‘I think that realistically, even if the friendship evolves and becomes stronger, it takes a lot for me to let my guard down once it's up.'' Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
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Welcome back to the Orange Juice Optional podcast! Today, Suzanne and Michelle will talk about success in the later stages of one's life: in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and beyond. In this podcast, Suzanne and Michelle discuss multiple topics like the world's perception of older people and age discrimination. They'll talk about how one needs mental strength and belief in themselves to succeed. Tune into this podcast to learn about inspiring people who have achieved success. From Ronald Reagan to Martha Stewart, there are many people who prove that age is no barrier to success! You'll also hear about the roadblocks that older people face, like not being able to have a solid knowledge of technology. The Finer Details of This Episode How dedication and success can help you succeed, regardless of your age Personal lessons Suzanne and Michelle have learned from their family members Identity crisis and how to battle it Barriers that Suzanne and Michelle feel come in their way to success Quotes “Yeah, pride, determination, just that mental, yeah, that mental pushing you forward, it is so strong. It really cannot be dismissed in any way, shape, or form.'' “'You can't because you're too old. You can't because you don't have the knowledge. You can't because you're not good enough.' And I think that's the hardest part of doing anything. is powering through that and saying, 'Yes, you are good enough.' '' “And then, you know, I even think about beyond our generation, our parents' generation, when they come to us thinking that we have all the technology answers. And then we're like, 'No, go talk to the grandkids. We don't know.' '' Show Links Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Given the busy days Michelle and Suzanne have ahead of them, and to give their livers a break as well, it's a champagne optional day today. Recent events in both their lives have brought the topic of criticism to the forefront, and form the basis for today's episode. Drawing upon their own experiences, they have a lot to say about so many aspects of this topic, many of which will be very familiar, some that may just surprise you, and all of which will definitely get you thinking. Michelle starts things off by sharing some of her wedding ‘crunch time' items, and then she provides both a definition of criticism and the categories that she applies within it. She and Suzanne go on to look at the various forms that criticism takes, the problems with it, some of their own experiences with it and how they accept it. They finish up by exploring who has the right to criticize, shadow work, and self-criticism. Filled with insights that only experience can provide, our hosts engage in an enlightening examination of this universal topic of criticism, and offer some valuable food for thought for all listeners here today. Episode Highlights: Wedding ‘crunch time' items The definition of criticism Michelle's categories of criticism Constructive criticism and feedback Problems with criticism Cyber bullying How Michelle and Suzanne accept criticism Some of their experiences with criticism Getting blindsided by criticism Taking criticism as an asset Who has the right to criticize you? Shadow work Self-criticism Quotes: “We have to have a police officer present for that time of the reception.” “I feel like a bitch on wheels this week.” “It could be an upgrade from Texas wine to, I don't know, box wine.” “To say that it's constructive criticism is somehow justifying your right to criticize, and I don't necessarily agree with that.” “Sweat pants, alcohol, and kids always tell the truth.” “Never send a drunk or an angry email.” “That was such bullshit criticism, right?” “It's a dangerous approach to use anger as our vehicle to improve things.” “To sit back behind a computer screen, not wanting to be part of the action, but criticizing what everybody does, you're not helping the problem. You're just inciting more discontent.” “I am now 50 years older than that, and I still remember that it's the first thing of criticism that I remember.” “Take criticism as an asset instead of an insult.” “Let it go, Suzanne, let it go.” “I am probably the queen of criticism. I probably criticize people more than anyone else.” “What good purpose does that serve?” “I do have a critic in my life, and she's a nasty little bitch.” “Too much criticism from a good friend turns into ‘I don't want to be around that person anymore.' ” “I think that's an incredibly challenging thing to have to do is go to that employer and say, ‘Here's what I think you're doing wrong' or ‘Here's my opinion of you.' ” “Don't be so hard on yourself, accept who you are and what you do as good.” “I kind of blissfully go through life thinking everything I do is the right thing to do.” “I have very few regrets in my life… I really feel pretty good about myself.” “I can be such a bitch, I'm just saying.” “God, why did I do that? I'm such an idiot!” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Michelle has some big news to share today regarding a ‘middle age move’ she and Robb are undertaking, and Suzanne is ready with valuable advice to help them through it all. Choosing to downsize their residence in Alaska means that Michelle and Robb will be getting their current home ready to sell, and preparing a smaller space to move into. Happily, Suzanne’s interior design experience and knowledge will help them, as well as all those listening, to do it the best way possible. Michelle begins by describing the upcoming transition, bringing up memories of garage sales and Chuck E. Cheese, and Suzanne then begins to demonstrate her expertise in interior design. She offers advice on choosing paint colors, getting a house ready to sell or move into, and how to combine spaces and work with contractors and industry standards. As you will hear, Suzanne has a great deal of passion and advice to offer in this area, which means that we can all look forward to yet another episode on this topic sometime in the future where she can share it all. Episode Highlights: Michelle’s middle age move Garage sales and Chuck E. Cheese Suzanne’s design tips Choosing paint colors Getting a house ready to sell Getting a house ready to move into Combining a guest space with an office Working with contractors and industry standards Quotes: “The house holds so many memories, and it holds so much crap, also.” “Well there are 10,000 creams out there and picking the right one can make or break it.” “It's called Pavillion Beige, and it's an overall perfect beige, and it's a Sherwin Williams paint. And no matter where you put it, you will love it.” “You don't want them to zoom in on wedding pictures or pictures of children or what kind of dishes you own, or...your tastes and furniture - you’ve got to get rid of all that stuff and make it feel very neutral.” “Everything that can be cleaned should be cleaned spotlessly.” “I think anything you can do to make it feel like a home without making it feel too personal is a good idea.” “I want somebody to be able to create new memories there with their family.” “Do not live with someone else's carpet.” “What fit perfectly in your big house is not going to work in a smaller scale home.” “You need to learn the personality of the townhome and furnish it accordingly.” “You might save 1000 bucks buying something cheap today, but in the long run, you're going to spend 10 times that replacing the cheap sofa that you buy.” “Animals are the hardest possible thing on an area rug or on carpet...invest in the highest quality you can, because it's going to be a lot easier to maintain it and keep it looking nice.” “I am feeling like I have jumped into the deep end of a pool, and I'm going to drown without help.” “I'll just throw it out there to the universe and say, ‘Cheers, everyone’.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Suzanne’s had a bit of a sleepless night, but Michelle’s fully rested and ready to take on the topic of middle age, or as she prefers to call it, middle adulthood, in today’s episode. Originally intended to review the more positive side of this time in life, our hosts, as usual, look at all sides of the topic, adding in a number of their own experiences, both hilarious and touching. They begin today by tending to some unfinished business from their previous episode, namely sharing their favorite Seinfeld episode, before beginning their exploration of middle age. When they first noticed it setting in, the age they consider it to be, and some of its negative and positive attributes form much of this exploration along with examples from their own lives. They finish up by highlighting the importance of a ‘carpe diem’ attitude, and some pieces of valuable advice which they received from their parents. In yet another episode that runs the gamut from lighthearted to deeply thoughtful, Michelle and Suzanne again bring their unique perspective to bear on a fact of life to which everyone can relate. Episode Highlights: Their favorite Seinfeld episode When they noticed middle age setting in The age they consider to be middle age Some negative and positive attributes of middle age Carpe diem The valuable advice their parents have shared with them Quotes: “Just that word ‘middle age’, it just conjures up such a negative image in my mind.” “Middle age is not pretty.” “I’m dangerously close to considering myself old.” “Somewhere along the way, I became not so young anymore.” “When did I become the oldest woman at the table instead of the youngest at the table?” “Look at you getting all positive and reflective on us here.” “It's like, ‘Oh my God, what is this?’” “Older women clothes are much more comfortable than Ann Taylor ever was.” “I would go into the old women's section to buy for my mom at that time. And look at me now. Now…they know me by name.” “I also have a very false sense of how good looking I am, and how fit I am. And, remember, my mind tells me I'm still 24.” “I had blissfully gone through life, not knowing about underarm flap, not looking for it, and I found it when someone pointed it out to me.” “As a middle aged woman, I don't really care about what other people think of me.” “We have to enjoy life now because we're not guaranteed old age.” “In middle age and middle adulthood, we actually get to that point where we become the ones who share our wisdom and our experiences with our kids, and hopefully can make a difference in their life.” “It was a tough day, but now we're proud AARP people.” “Stop calling me out.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
It’s been a day of frustration for both Michelle and Suzanne, so the orange juice is completely optional for this episode. To provide an uptick to their day, they have chosen to follow the example of one of their favorite TV shows (especially for Suzanne), Seinfeld, and host an episode about nothing. As you will quickly discover, however, any conversation between these two best friends always results in some entertaining and profound moments for themselves and their listeners, and today is no exception. They start off by describing the reasons behind their frustrating days, the notion of making this a Seinfeld-esque episode, some Star Wars trivia, and the definition of ‘making dinner’. They also venture into what it means to babysit, Aunt Susie’s Rules, grandkids and Disneyland, Mother’s Day and their own experiences as children and mothers, and some of the dumbest things they did as teenagers. Born out of frustration and with a plan to be about nothing, this episode is anything but, as it celebrates the ease and warmth of a conversation between great friends and the variety in both lightness and depth that can be found there. Episode Highlights: Michelle and Suzanne’s frustrating days Seinfeld Star Wars trivia Making dinner Babysitting Aunt Susie’s Rules (ASR) Grandkids and Disneyland Mother’s Day, moms, and children The dumbest things they did as teenagers Quotes: “Some days that's what you need to do is just bitch about it.” “Give me a fucking break, you idiot!” “That guy needed a Xanax, and now you need one.” “While you were releasing to the universe, you made me laugh.” “You're in charge of the kids. Therefore, you are babysitting.” “I think it's an aunt's place or a grandparent's place to spoil those children.” “You were only thrown out by the Disney police once. It's not like it happens every single time you go in there.” “If I have to go to Disneyland, they better remember it.” “You will be the grumpiest grandma there.” “I think I lied through my teeth to my parents about what I was doing.” “I don't see you ever doing anything stupid.” “I got in so much trouble for that one.” “At that point, it was the drunkest I had ever been.” “It's a miracle no one was killed that day… and looking back on it, I am totally horrified by it.” “That's a direct shot at me.” “Were you too drunk to remember winning it?” “She had strict rules and we were all the better for it.” “I think God gives us the children we're meant to have, and we raise them because God knows how we're going to raise them.” “God never gave me more than I could handle.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
The orange juice truly is optional today as Suzanne and Michelle kick back to run through their favorite movies together. Foregoing some of the more traditional categories, our hosts have instead created some of their own which are infinitely more interesting. Whether or not you agree with their choices, you are guaranteed the usual amount of humor and storytelling which has become their much loved trademark. Ranging from favorite movie treats to blockbusters they hated to the movie they would be embarrassed to watch with their own kids or parents, Michelle and Suzanne cover so many interesting movie related topics. As you listen in today, not only you are invited to compare your own responses to these unique and creative categories, but you will also undoubtedly find yourself enjoying a lighthearted and entertaining stroll down memory lane as well. Episode Highlights: Their favorite movie theatre treats The first movie they saw in a theatre ‘The Sound of Music’ Favorite Disney movies Favorite Christmas movies Suzanne’s definition of a good movie Favorite movie scene of all time Blockbusters that they hated Their least favorite Oscar winner The actor/actress they could watch in any movie Favorite movie based on a true story Favorite comfort movies Most depressing movie that they love to watch Favorite movies they’ve watched 10 times or more Best movie for a long flight Favorite movie without a sex scene (and why Suzanne came up with this category) The best musical that is not ‘Grease’ or ‘Mama Mia’ Favorite movie with an ending they didn’t expect Favorite laugh out loud movie The movie that gave them the itch to travel The movie they would be embarrassed to watch with their kids or their parents The movie that made them want to sleep with the lights on Quotes: “You’re such a Karen.” “So much salt on it that it makes my mouth burn.” “One of my favorite memories of all time was going to ‘Sound of Music’ by myself and I was in fourth grade.” “Here I am connecting dots for you.” “You come up with the most obscure things!” “I don't ever watch the Oscars, ever.” “She's always so well dressed at the Oscars and that's how I base my opinion of people, speaking of shallowness.” “It was like a choir of sobbing and I could pick out all of my family's sobs.” “It was the absolute wrong movie to see with your son in the same theatre.” “I hated the movie as much as I hated the book.” “I'm hating you right now.” “I hope we didn't put everybody to sleep as we reminisced about all of our favorite movies.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
It’s just orange juice and coffee for Michelle and Suzanne today as they recover from their weekend making joyful memories together with friends in Tucson. Given that, it makes perfect sense that the topic they have chosen to explore this week is the concept of ‘sparking joy’ – what it means, examples from their lives of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, and how to make a conscious effort to find joy in daily life. They start off by reviewing their weekend and what Michelle learned and observed during it, and then delve into their experiences with Marie Kondo’s exercise in sparking joy. Along the way, they share their own examples of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, illustrate these with their trademark entertaining stories, and highlight the need to build joy into daily life and get rid of whatever doesn’t bring it. Fittingly, they finish up the episode by defining the joyful exclamation ‘Skol!’. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that joy is an essential component in our lives, and our hosts’ words of wisdom and humor certainly provide that spark for listeners here today. Episode Highlights: Michelle and Suzanne’s recent weekend together and what Michelle learned during it Their experience with Marie Kondo’s exercise in sparking joy Some examples of what sparks joy in their lives Some shopping stories Trusting your instincts Some joyful memories Building activities that spark joy into every day Getting rid of aspects in life that don’t spark joy Practicing self-awareness The meaning of Skol Quotes: “I found it so fascinating trying to watch those two guys get a word in edgewise. They were struggling.” “I knew I could share it with Suzanne and she would be on my side - but you weren't.” “Are we doing a little role reversal here where you're becoming kinder and gentler, and I'm getting more of an edge to me?” “It's a stress release for me to go shopping. It always has been my entire life.” “I did probably get rid of fifty percent of my closet.” “I heard it saying to me, ‘Give me one more chance’.” “I've been wearing pajamas for a year.” “Whatever I have on, in and of itself, should make me feel good about myself.” “I think Spanx should all be burned.” “In my quest to spark joy in my life I did get rid of every empty box I found.” “I will never cut corners on my packaging.” “This is truly turning out to be the most superficial podcast we've ever done.” “I always wanted to wallpaper my wall with my shopping bags.” “I don't consider myself a visual person either, I really go with that feeling…and when I get that feeling, I know it’s right.” “It's all about being present also in that moment and actually letting yourself completely relax into it and remember everything going on around you.” “I want to find joy in the small things.” “I never thought you were a bitchy little Karen.” “Skol!” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Suzanne overcomes her jet lag and Michelle manages her excitement regarding some significant events coming up in her life just long enough to bring you another entertaining episode about one of their favorite topics, travel – this time focusing on travel companions. As regular listeners will already be aware, our hosts are avid travelers with a great deal of experience in the field, and today they share their opinions on what makes a good travel companion, share examples from their many trips, and, as they so often do, participate in a quiz. Michelle begins by sharing the upcoming events about which she is so excited, and then, with Suzanne, introduces the ‘Gang of Six’ and some of their stories, review the components of a good travel companion and group, and then recount a couple of their travel letdowns. They also discuss a trait which can make travelling with them a bit difficult, delve into an online list of what makes a good travel companion, and then take a quiz to identify the type of traveler they are. Michelle and Suzanne’s love of travel and wisdom gleaned through their many experiences shine through brilliantly in today’s episode, rendering it one you will undoubtedly find as informative as it is entertaining. Episode Highlights: Colton’s upcoming graduation and Michelle’s gift to her boys Michelle’s upcoming visit with Suzanne Some ‘Gang of Six’ stories Components of a good travel companion and group Some stories of travel letdown A hard part of travelling with Michelle and Suzanne Uniglobe Carefree Travel’s list of what makes good travel companions Wanderlust.com’s travel companion quiz Quotes: “It is monumental because it just never could have happened a couple years ago.” “The six of us have traveled the world together.” “I could kill a lot of people with the wrong look on my face.” “I kind of beat around the bush a little bit and that did not serve me well.” “We have such good memories of those days.” “We have rated who was the most high maintenance on these group trips and I think you were number one.” “You also really respect my permanent social distancing desires.” “We respect Suzanne's need to go to the casino.” “I wonder how long it will take to get back to those kinds of crowds in places like the Louvre.” “We had forgotten how to communicate to each other that we weren't really interested in the museum tours and the garden tours. Really, we just wanted to go find the next local pub or bar.” “You do not want to see me hangry!” “Remember that time my hair caught on fire?” “Robb’s either making friends or offending people as we go along - unintentionally, of course.” “We've had a lot of tense conversations with our banks over the years.” “What a stupid quiz!” “I'm more likely to say, ‘This is on you if it goes south’.” “We do schedule our trips like eighteen months to two years out.” “We’re a pretty good group.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Michelle’s in her pajamas and drinking champagne, and Suzanne is on her second glass of wine, so you know that today’s episode is going to be an interesting one. Both of our hosts have had some stress and anxiety in their lives, especially over the past couple weeks, and that has inspired this week’s topic of courage and a look at various perspectives on it, and the role it has played in their lives and the lives of others. Michelle begins by sharing her continued wedding planning work, and then Suzanne offers some background on her extended family and the recent death of her aunt. They go on to define courage, recount some examples of it from both their own and others’ lives, and highlight its role in asking for help and apologizing. Suzanne’s recent panic attack, Prince Philip’s funeral, and a selection of profound quotes regarding courage are also discussed. Filled with its usual sense of fun, today’s episode also strikes an highly emotional and inspirational note as our hosts explore this most noble of human traits. Episode Highlights: Michelle’s continued wedding planning Suzanne’s family and the death of her aunt Definitions of courage Some of their examples of courage Suzanne’s panic attack Prince Philip’s funeral The courage found in asking for help and apologizing Some quotes about courage Moments when courage was needed in their lives Quotes: “The best part about this dress is it requires no Spanx.” “It was very surreal to think that this group of five siblings were no longer together.” “We've never had a year that we’ve canceled either of these get-togethers and this year we cancel two of them.” “Sometimes I feel like courage just happens because it has to.” “Courage does not always roar. Many times it’s that silent voice that says ‘Just try again’.” “Are you more likely to regret it if you do it or are you more likely to regret it if you don't do it?” “I wanted to slap her upside the head.” “The courage was asking for help when he needed it.” “If we go through life assuming that people want to help instead of being afraid that they don't want to help, doesn't it kind of put a whole different perspective on life?” “If I can help somebody, if I can do something nice for you, that is how I show my love and my gratitude and my feeling.” “The only time you can be courageous is when you're dealing with something you’re afraid of.” “Our inner voices are nasty little bitches.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
With her head still spinning from all of the excellent wedding preparation advice shared by Suzanne and Katy in last week’s episode, Michelle takes a short break from the planning to discuss a range of topics with Suzanne here today. They begin by sharing their COVID vaccination side effects and the confusion inherent in differing pandemic protocols. Michelle then offers details of her trip to Houston and Galveston for wedding planning, the wedding location itself, and the budget experiment in which she and Robb have engaged. Suzanne draws their conversation to a close with her story about going to a Rainforest Café, and her very special surprise gift for Jeff. While budgets, birds, and Bieber may seem to be unrelated topics, our hosts bring the common themes of friendship, humor, and the enjoyment of life to them all here today. Episode Highlights: Michelle and Suzanne’s COVID vaccination side effects Confusion with differing COVID protocols Michelle’s trip to Houston and Galveston for wedding planning Working with budgets Robb and Michelle’s budget experiment Wedding location details Suzanne’s Rain Forest Café story Her surprise gift for Jeff Quotes: “The anxiety leading up to the second shot was actually worse than the side effects I had with the second shot.” “Now we’re vaxholes.” “All I could hear was cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching!” “I hate working within a budget.” “Every remodel project, we have ended up 30% over budget.” “It has made me think a little bit more about where I spend money and how I spend money.” “I think, probably, it’s just that word ‘allowance’ that probably gives people heartburn…we need a new word for ‘allowance’.” “The system that Jeff and I don’t have, works for us.” “I was pissed. Jeff was pissed. The friends we were with were pissed.” “We sat down at our table and this tree started talking to us, and it opened its eyes.” “This is ‘bucket list’ for Jeff.” “Hard to explain to a 26 year old girl the complexity of my husband.” “There are certain things where the cost just doesn’t matter, and this was one of them.” “We have to figure out how to enjoy life to the best of our ability.” “Seize the day, embrace the moment, and just enjoy life.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
A huge glass of champagne is certainly in order today as Suzanne and Michelle welcome two very special guests to the podcast today. Michelle’s daughter-in-law-to-be, Eva, makes her first appearance, and Suzanne’s daughter, Katy, returns for her second, as they join our hosts in an animated and thoroughly informative discussion about weddings in general, and especially Eva’s plan for her own upcoming wedding. Eva begins by sharing how she’s feeling about the preparation so far, offering some highlights that have already been planned, and reviewing some of the COVID precautions that will be in place for the big day. From that point on, Suzanne and Katy share their vast amount of experience and advice regarding wedding planning, and respond to the questions that Eva has for them. Their advice covers a wide variety of topics such as visiting tables during the reception, various wedding traditions, seating charts, photography, and the order of events at the reception, among many, many others. Michelle also runs Katy and Eva through a ‘Bridezilla’ quiz, and Eva shares an app they will be inviting guests to access as well as the hashtag they have created for the wedding. As you will hear, there is so much to cover for this very special day that there just isn’t enough time to do it justice in one episode! The plan is to revisit it all on another episode closer to the wedding - something we can all look forward to as we join in the joy and excitement of this incredibly significant moment in the lives of our hosts and their families. Episode Highlights: How Eva’s feeling about the wedding preparation Wedding invoices Eva’s highlights of the upcoming wedding The COVID precautions planned for the wedding Suzanne and Katie’s advice to Eva based on their extensive wedding experience Eva’s questions for Katie and Suzanne Eva and Katie’s responses to Buzzfeed’s ‘How Much of a Bridezilla are You?” quiz The ‘Guestbook’ app onemoremilne Quotes: “There will probably be some hidden costs.” “I definitely feel the pressure of, this will kind of be the first time that a lot of people get to come together in a really long time.” “I think I have to permanently put on a yellow wristband so nobody ever hugs me.” “Is my husband the only one that didn’t want to come back to the hotel room after the wedding?” “As much of a planner as I am, Eva’s more of a planner.” “That week of the wedding, you are playing so many different roles that the planning part of it really goes out the window.” “I would use that wedding planner to the Nth degree.” “Just make sure there’s food.” “You can’t go over your checklist enough times.” “There were things that came up the day of the wedding that I just did not anticipate.” “If they don’t do dancing, I’m not going.” “Making your guests happy is crucial.” “That is a crappy friend!” “I don’t think anybody should steal your thunder.” “Let’s leave the photography to the professionals today.” “I’m getting my girl!” “He told me the other day that I looked like I was wearing his Grandma’s drapes.” “They’re just embracing the moment and having fun.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Fresh from an eventful weekend with Suzanne, it’s orange juice only today for Michelle as she gives her liver a rest, and together she and Suzanne delve into a topic which arose in last week’s podcast. The notion of ‘pulling a Karen’ was a new one for Michelle last week, so she has since done some research on just what the criteria for a Karen are, and today she and Suzanne offer their perspectives on Karens, and explore the possibility that one of them might meet these criteria. Before they get into the main topic, though, Michelle shares a couple of scary experiences she has had, one of which just happened recently, and then she and Suzanne review their safety plans for potentially dangerous situations. They also discuss March Madness Pools, COVID vaccinations and ‘vaxholes’, the universality of COVID, and Suzanne’s experience with an anti-mask demonstrator while she was visiting Michelle. Finally, they dive into the Karen criteria, Suzanne’s perspective on them and on being considered one, her results from a couple online ‘Karen’ quizzes, and some concluding thoughts regarding the Karen approach to life. If you’ve ever wondered about what it means to be a Karen, today’s entertaining episode is the one for you! Episode Highlights: Michelle’s scary parking garage and airport stories Michelle and Suzanne’s safety plans for potentially dangerous situations March Madness Pools COVID vaccinations and ‘vaxholes’ The universality of COVID Suzanne’s experience with an anti-mask demonstrator Criteria for being considered a Karen Her thoughts on Karens and being considered one Suzanne’s results from the Buzzfeed and PopBuzz’s ‘Karen’ Quizzes Taming a Karen approach while also not letting others walk all over you Quotes: “I knew instantly that this was going to be trouble. I needed to look for my exits.” “Don’t fall for that Ted Bundy ruse!” “How the hell am I going to get out of here as quickly and as safely as I can?” “It did give me great pleasure to go see friends, spend a weekend, and not be quite so hung up on COVID.” “I wanted to punch him!” “You’re the reason why we’re all still in this nightmare!” “Who do you think you are, you asshole?” “They attacked me to further their cause.” “Mom, you’re such a Karen.” “If I’m upset about something, I want it resolved.” “Am I privileged? Yes. Am I a white woman? Yes. Am I middle aged?...Yes to all of those.” “We did change rooms 3 times before I got a room that I was satisfied with.” “That’s when I kind of become a Karen, is when all of a sudden I need perfection.” “I guess it’s how you approach it.” “I don’t want to be a Karen, I’m just owning up to being a Karen.” “It’s a constant thing in my head now – don’t be a Karen, don’t be a Karen!” “Don’t let it have you setting for less.” “Don’t be a Michelle, either!” “If you can embrace it and not take it too seriously and it’s teaching you how to respond differently to people in a way that you’re more comfortable with, why not, right?” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Michelle and Suzanne are both fully equipped with champagne (and no orange juice) for today’s episode that’s all about traveling by plane and the etiquette involved – a conversation that could have gone on for hours! The many travel restrictions imposed during the pandemic have resulted in our hosts both having acute cases of the travel bug so today they take a deep dive into proper flying etiquette, and, as always, the stories of their experiences with it. Fresh from watching travel videos with her son and daughter-in-law, Suzanne runs through Michelle’s list of flying etiquette items with her, and the two of them share their firmly held opinions and laugh out loud stories that they swear have not been embellished. Suzanne explains what a ‘Karen’ is, Michelle explains Robb’s airplane set up, and then together they propose the improvements that they feel would make flights much more comfortable. As you will discover, these two best friends have extensive experience with flight travel, and they share the good, the bad, the ugly, and, of course, the hilarious, with listeners today. Episode Highlights: · What Suzanne, her son, and daughter-in-law have been up to lately · Michelle’s list of airplane etiquette · Michelle and Suzanne’s flying stories · ‘Pulling a Karen’ · Robb’s airplane set up · What Michelle and Suzanne would change to make flight more comfortable · Suzanne’s theory on flying Quotes: “The next thing I know, he takes off his shirt…the last piece of clothing between him and bare skin.” “I found that a very weird perk of flying in first class internationally.” “The barf bag lands on my feet!” “We just see it…the pee glistening in her hair.” “You can just sit there and wait, and I’ll handle you in a minute.” “I am really going to lose it on you!” “People are going to be afraid to get on a plane with me…I’m a little grumpy.” “He starts poking my bladder.” “What makes you more important than anyone else on the plane?” “He flips his long hair over his reclining seat into my food.” “The guy turned around and yelled at my son.” “He thought somebody was stealing his DNA… or had injected him with a needle or something.” “If I die, this is the person who’s responsible.” “I ended up sitting right next to Anthony Bourdain.” “We’re closing the doors – let’s get this party started!” “Let’s rethink some of these regulations, and decide which ones are really important.” “We clearly have a passion for talking about travel.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Suzanne’s daughter, Katy, returns to the podcast today to join her mom and Michelle in their passionate discussion about Harry and Meghan’s recent interview with Oprah. Armed with a history of interest in all things regarding the Royal Family, our three hosts have a lot to say about this explosive media event, and they are definitely not shy about offering their varied opinions here today. They begin by sharing their own individual histories with Royal Family interest, their thoughts on Meghan, and their first impressions as the interview started. In attempting to determine the intention behind the interview, they cover such topics as Meghan’s expectations of life as a Royal, the Queen’s response to the interview, the fact that no questions were off limits, and precisely where their empathy lies in the aftermath. They also delve into the way Harry and Meghan chose to respond to questions, the potential impact of the interview, and how Meghan will be perceived throughout history. As you will hear, this is a conversation that easily could have lasted many hours given the extensive knowledge our hosts have about the Royal Family and their strongly held opinions on this momentous interview. Episode Highlights: · Suzanne, Michelle and Katy’s history of interest in the Royal Family · Their thoughts on Meghan · Their first impressions as the interview started · The purpose of the interview · Meghan’s expectations regarding joining the Royal Family · The Queen’s response · Opening themselves up to ‘no questions off limits’ · Where our hosts’ empathy lies · The way they chose to answer Oprah’s questions · The potential impact of the interview · How Meghan will be perceived years from now Quotes: “I felt like my jaw was on the floor the entire time.” “Things just kept falling.” “It was one of those worldwide scandalous photos that was plastered all over magazines and newspapers.” “I’m a little bit obsessed, too.” “I actually like her more now than I did before the interview.” “When I listen to her in an interview, I see an actress.” “She puts on that exterior protection.” “It was jarring.” “Why are they doing this interview to begin with?” “She was defending her name.” “To bash the Royal Family…I think is a little over the top.” “It’s not the Hallmark version of life.” “You’re so full of it!” “These are private family issues.” “This interview is so polarizing…there’s so much that we don’t know.” “We’re living in a time of reckoning for so many people.” “I don’t think they called people out like you feel like they did.” “I think they’re going to get a lot more attention instead of a lot less attention, at least in the short term.” “You’ve just drawn the rest of the world into it.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith
With the prospect of being fully vaccinated against COVID rapidly approaching, Michelle and Suzanne are feeling pretty good today, and ready to talk about one of their favorite subjects – travel. Acknowledging that with the vaccination comes a certain sense of freedom, our two hosts are starting to plan some trips, and today they share a few of their many travel stories from the past as well as the places they’re looking forward to visiting this year and beyond. The episode begins with Suzanne’s celebratory news about getting her first vaccination, and then Michelle shares some feedback and stories regarding the podcast, followed by a discussion about another of their favorite topics - the Royal Family. They then delve into some potential topics for future episodes, Suzanne’s experiences with flying before and during the pandemic, an airport code quiz, and some touching airport and travel based stories. Their future travel plans and COVID vaccinations round out their conversation here today. Filled with humor and hope, today’s episode is just the tonic we so sorely need as Michelle and Suzanne help us move through the difficulties we have all faced over the past year, and into a better, brighter future. Episode Highlights: Suzanne’s COVID vaccination Feedback and stories about the podcast The Royal Family Some potential future episode ideas Suzanne’s experience with flying Michelle’s airport code quiz for Suzanne Touching airport and travel stories Suzanne and Michelle’s travel plans COVID vaccinations Stories about air travel during the pandemic Quotes: “They tell me the sunshine of things.” “They have been listening to all these episodes in ‘chipmunk mode’.” “Bless their hearts for not wanting to hurt your feelings.” “I get caught up in everything Royal as well.” “Hindsight does everybody good.” “Anyone who’s listening to us wants our opinions!” “I have become unaccustomed to flying again.” “It was one of those moments you won’t forget.” “I think I started booking trips the second that needle came out of my arm.” “If ever there was a time we should get together, it’s this year.” “Alaska has been the rock star in the vaccination department.” “If I had had Valium, I would have taken a Valium to get through the flight.” “Okay, Suzanne, get a grip. You know, you can do this.” “The time I really need you, you’re there sleeping.” “The first two minutes are the worst.” “I appreciated the strictness.” “So now you’re going to use my mother-in-law to get you that book episode.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
If Michelle sounds a little nervous this week, it’s because her younger sister, Christine, is the special guest today, and she’s got some stories to tell. According to Michelle, Christine has been waiting more than 40 years to have the world find out how her childhood as a true middle child has affected her, and, once she passes a quick quiz about the podcast, she gets the mic to do just that here today. Michelle begins by testing Christine’s knowledge of the podcast, and then Christine goes on to define a true middle child, how being one has affected her, and a general discussion of Middle Child Syndrome ensues. From there, the stories start flowing as the two sisters and Suzanne recount numerous anecdotes from their childhoods, and about such topics as online shopping, tattoos, Disneyland, and Suzanne’s grandson. Behind all the gentle ribbing that is on display in today’s episode, a firm foundation of love and appreciation is revealed that is as heartwarming as it is entertaining – a glowing testament to the powerful bonds forged with family and friends. Episode Highlights: · Michelle’s podcast quiz for Christine · Christine’s definition of a true middle child and how being one has affected her · Middle Child Syndrome · Michelle and her siblings’ first vehicles · Sibling roles and relationships · Remembering stories from their childhoods · An example of Christine’s brilliance · Kids finding out about what their parents were like as kids · Michelle and Suzanne’s tattoos · Online shopping · Michelle and Christine’s parents · Disneyland · Suzanne’s grandson story of the week · Christine’s stories Quotes: “Who doesn’t accept a hug?” “There are some deep-seated issues here, I’m just saying.” “By the time I was 3 years old, I hated my name!” “You were a good big sister - a tough younger sister, though.” “I always felt a little bit of an outcast in this family.” “I feel like I’m the therapist in a counseling session.” “Aren’t chores always, like, a bitch?” “I know that my sister and I have very different takes on our childhoods just because of where we fell in our family.” “You never did anything wrong!” “You guys are rookies.” “Everybody else has a spot on your body.” “A guy with a teddy bear on him? What next?” “I kind of choose to eat my calories.” “I had an amazing childhood.” “You’re an ugly crier.” “We had way too much to drink – in a family park.” “Who gets kicked out of Disneyland?” “Are you even American?” “He was calling Google ‘Daddy’.” “I’d be a leaf on Michelle’s leg.” “My dad is in cowboy boots with no clothes on!” “I’m glad that you’re my sister.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
As Michelle explains, it’s been a shitty day for her, so you know that the orange juice is truly optional for this week’s episode. Luckily for us, that doesn’t stop her and Suzanne from putting together another entertaining episode for us all to enjoy, and this time around they are looking at the concept of ‘random acts of kindness’ and the impact they make in our world. Michelle begins by sharing the reason for her rotten day, and then goes on to explain her love of what she calls synchronicities in our world that then leads her into the topic of National Random Acts of Kindness Day. She provides some examples from her own life which support the idea that ‘no good deed goes unpunished’, and then she and Suzanne explore the state of their ‘crowns’, Suzanne’s favorite quotes about kindness, and Robb’s acts of kindness. They finish by discussing the random acts of kindness which others have done for them, the feeling that comes with performing such acts, respecting people’s feelings about COVID protection, and the true meaning of kindness. What starts out as a shitty day for Michelle evolves into a most heartwarming and humorous episode whose sincere message is one that we can all take to heart as it inspires us all to ‘do something kind every single day’. Episode Highlights: · Synchronicities · National Random Acts of Kindness Day · Michelle’s examples of ‘no good deed goes unpunished’ · Michelle and Suzanne’s ‘crowns’ · Suzanne’s favorite quotes about kindness · Robb’s random acts of kindness · The random acts of kindness that people have done for Suzanne and Michelle · The feeling that comes with performing acts of kindness · Respecting people’s feelings about COVID protection · The true meaning of an act of kindness Quotes: “It was one of those signs from the universe that we were on the right track.” “It does seem every time I try to do something nice, it goes wrong…it always comes back to bite me in the ass.” “That is another star in your crown in Heaven.” “You can lose stars…your crown might not be as heavy as you think it is.” “How unexpected was that remark?” “The best type of random acts of kindness are the ones nobody knows about.” “We have done something kind whether they like it or not.” “I swear, the guy falls into the shit, and he is celebrated!” “He gets accolades, I get the onions.” “That had to have happened 30 years ago, and I still remember that random act of kindness.” “You feel like it’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for you when you’re in a situation and someone bails you out of it.” “You choose to make the difference for someone today.” “We are paper towel people, anyway.” “I always pay for the next person.” “Kindness does not have to involve money.” “Whatever we do, we have to do it with kindness.” “It was so perfect in that moment.” “That is family taking care of family. I love it.” “Do something kind every single day.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
This week’s episode is one that could easily last many days because Michelle and especially Suzanne have such a passion for the topic. Today, they talk about everything related to books and reading, sharing their favorites in a number of interesting categories, and going off on their usual entertaining tangents along the way. If you need some ideas for some great reads, you have certainly come to the right place. Suzanne begins by sharing details about her elaborate library in her Alaskan home, and then she and Michelle look at a number of topics such as reading styles and preferences, book clubs, the start of their love of reading, and becoming a true reader. Suzanne provides her definition of a good book, offers some examples, and together with Michelle names books that fit into a vast array of thought provoking categories. You will want to take notes during today’s episode as these passionate readers share their wealth of knowledge and recommendations about books that will excite and inspire you to further your reading and to grow your love of the written word right along with them. Episode Highlights: · Suzanne’s library · Different reading styles and preferences · Their book clubs · The start of their love of reading · Becoming a true reader · Suzanne’s definition of a good book and some examples · The book you won’t find on Suzanne’s reading list · Favorite fictional and real life couples · Michelle’s quote quiz for Suzanne · Favorite biographies, books that they’ve read more than 10 times, surprise books, books that made them feel accomplished, books that made them laugh out loud, books that they are embarrassed to admit they love, go-to authors, and books/authors that make them blush · Worst movie adaptations of a book Quotes: “I fell in love with that house when I saw the library at the top of the stairs where I could put all my books.” “So, you’re kind of like Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast’.” “You are a very adventurous reader…I’m more comfortable with certain genres.” “We have hundreds of books on our list that we’ve read.” “I didn’t really love reading as a kid.” “I didn’t consider that reading.” “As an adult, I don’t typically read a book more than once.” “That, to me, is the most bizarre way to read a book!” “If I’m not enthralled with that book in three chapters, I close it and I never read it.” “That’s a lot of drama involved in you trying to read a Kindle!” “I always donate my books.” “It’s because you’re reading the wrong book.” “It sounds like it was serendipitous.” “I got so caught up in the book that I didn’t even realize I was reading it.” “It’s much better than the movie version of it.” “I dream that I’m a character in the book.” “The movie was nothing like the book.” “They changed the ending.” “I could talk about books for days!” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Today we celebrate the man who introduced the Monkey Puzzle tree to England. We'll also learn about the prolific plant explorer who was disabled after searching for the regal lily - but he never had any regrets. We hear some words about the 1927 expedition to South Africa. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a beautiful book about dried flowers - something anyone can do. And then we’ll wrap things up with garden design tips from the award-winning designer David Stevens. Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy. 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The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group. Important Events February 15, 1842 Today is the anniversary of the death of the Scottish surgeon, botanist, and naturalist Archibald Menzies. The famous story about Archibald goes something like this: Once, Joseph Banks sent Archibald on an expedition. At some point, Archibald ended up warmly received in Chile, where he dined with the country’s leadership. During the meal, Archibald was served nuts from the Chile Pinetree to eat as part of the dessert. Archibald ate a few of the nuts, but then he managed to put a handful in his pocket after he recognized that the nuts were actually large seeds. On the trip back to England, Archibald could not wait and he started growing the five precious Chilean pinetree seeds and he managed to get them to grow successfully. Back in England, the evergreen Chili Pine Trees were blessed with a new common name - the Monkey Puzzle tree - after someone remarked that even a monkey would not be able to climb the tree. And Archibald’s unique introduction earned him the moniker “Monkey Puzzle Man.” Sadly, Monkey Puzzle trees (Araucaria araucana "arr-oh-KAR-ee-ah arr-oh-KAN-ah") are considered endangered today. But, like Archibald, gardeners still attempt to grow these curious trees from seed. February 15, 1876 Today is the birthday of the prolific English plant collector, gardener, botanist, and explorer Ernest Henry Wilson. When the botanist Augustine Henry met with a 22-year-old Ernest Henry Wilson, he wrote to his friend, Evelyn Gleesen, to share his impressions of Ernest after their first visit together: “He is a self-made man, knows botany thoroughly, is young, and will get on.” Henry also shared with Evelyn that he, "would be glad if [Wilson] will continue to carry on the work in China which has been on my shoulders for some years. There is so much of interest and novelty." Later the same day, Henry also reported back to Kew about helping Ernest with his quest: “.... [I wrote] on a half-page of a notebook ... a sketch of a tract of country about the size of New York State [on which I marked the place where I had found the single tree of Davidia involucrata (the Dove Tree or Handkerchief Tree) in 1888. I also provided Wilson with useful information and hints.]" Henry and Ernest stayed close and corresponded for the rest of their lives. Henry returned to his native Ireland, and Ernest went on to find the Dove tree. Also known as the Handkerchief Tree, Ernest brought the Dove tree to England in 1899, and it would become his most famous tree introduction. Without a doubt, Ernest’s first trip to China was a resounding success. Ernest returned to England and provided his sponsor, the nurseryman Harry James Veitch, with seeds for over 300 species in addition to 35 very full Wardian cases. Before he left for his second trip to China, Ernest married Hellen Ganderton. And within six months, Ernest was headed back to China with another singular mission: the yellow Chinese poppy (Meconopsis integrifolia) and it's commonly known as the Lampshade Poppy. Not only did Ernest find the yellow Chinese poppy, but he also found the Regal lily, rhododendrons, roses, and primulas. During that second trip, Ernest’s leg was crushed in a landslide. As incredible as it sounds, Ernest’s leg was splinted with the legs of his camera tripod - but the story doesn’t end there. The place where the rockslide occurred was on a very narrow trail - they had been walking single file along the mountainside. Before Ernest could be moved, a mule caravan came upon Ernest and his party. So, Ernest did the only thing he could - he laid down on the trail and let the 40-50 mules step over him on their way across the mountain. I always imagine the surreal experience Ernest had there - laying there in great pain and watching the bellies and hooves and whatever else of the mules passing over him for what must have seemed an eternity. Ernest himself marveled at this experience, and he later said, "The sure-footedness of the mule is well-known, and I realized it with gratitude as these animals one by one passed over me - and not even one frayed my clothing." After this trauma, it took Ernest a full year to walk without crutches. And forever after, Ernest walked with what he called his “lily limp.” Incredibly, when Ernest was asked about the damage to his leg, he simply said, “The price I paid has been stated… The regal lily was worth it and more." After all of his daring experiences and bravery, it was a car crash that ultimately claimed the life of Ernest and his wife. They were driving their roadster on wet roads when their car swerved on a “carpet of leaves” and went over an embankment before plunging 40 feet onto a field - landing on the back bumper with the front wheels in the air. Ernest and Helen died within an hour of the accident. Their little Boston terrier, however, somehow managed to survive. At the time of the accident, Ernest had been working stateside as the Arnold Arboretum’s keeper in Boston. The death of Ernest and Ellen shocked the botanical community and the country. Ernest and Ellen were survived by their daughter — a girl they had adopted and named Muriel Primrose. She was honored with the naming of a bamboo - Fargesia murielae ("Farj-eez-ee-ah Muriel-ee") commonly known as Umbrella Bamboo. Unearthed Words Information is so tantalizingly scanty about the expedition in 1927 for gardener-botanists so distinguished that one expects all the flowers of South Africa to have bowed down to them as they passed. Three of the four appear elsewhere in this book - Collingwood Ingram, George Taylor, and Lawrence Johnstone of Hidcote. The 4th, Reginald Cory, how to find Garden at Dyffryn near Cardiff, and is gratefully remembered for the bequest of his considerable Fortune to Cambridge University for the benefit of the botanic garden, and up his magnificent Botanical and Horticultural library to The Royal Horticultural Society. — Alice Coats, English gardener and author, The Plant Hunters, Africa Grow That Garden Library Dried Flowers by Morgane Illes This book came out in 2020, and the subtitle is Techniques and Ideas for the Modern Home. In this book, Morgane updates our preconceived notions regarding dried flowers. If dried flowers aren’t intriguing to you or if you feel that they belong in your 3rd-great grandmother’s steamer trunk along with vintage lace - get ready to be inspired. Morgane brings preserved florals out of the past and into the modern home. Selected for their color, texture, and architectural interest, Morgane's top 30 picks for blooms continue to look incredible after being preserved through drying or pressing. In addition, Morgane showcases fifteen projects that feature dried flowers — from wreaths and wall art, to terrariums and flower crowns. This book is 144 pages of preserved blooms that will enhance your home with everlasting beauty. You can get a copy of Dried Flowers by Morgane Illes and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $10 Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart On this day, February 15, 1992, The Vancouver Sun shared a story by Steve Whysall called “Break Outdoor Spaces into Series of Small Rooms.” The article features David Stevens, one of England's leading garden designers and the winner of eight gold medals at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. David shared his advice at the 1992 Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. “In many instances, the city yard can be used as an outside room. You can extend the space inside the house out into the garden and make the two work as a single unit. It is important, especially for North Americans with large, open backyards, to break down the garden space into a series of smaller rooms. One of the great tricks of landscape design is to create a sense of mystery and surprise as you move from one space into another. If you see everything at once, it becomes uninteresting. But if you break the space down into individual rooms, it becomes inherently more interesting. [England has] some remarkable gardens, but the average backyard is a lot more mundane than most people imagine. We're a nation of plant-lovers, but we're certainly not a nation of garden designers. A lot of our gardens are too busy and overcomplicated.” Next, David offered the following tips for people thinking of making a garden: “Don't let your garden end up a muddle of hard and soft landscaping. Take time to draw up a plan. "Most people tend to rush off to the garden center the first fine day, stick everything in the trunk, and then wonder where to plant it all.” Before planting anything, put in all the hard landscaping, all the decking, walling, paving, the bones, and composition of the gardening. Plants will bring the garden to life, softening the hard surfaces. Keep the design and planting simple. Many gardens suffer from over-complication and gimmicks. Be careful not to use conflicting materials that can be "restless on the eye and hard on the pocket." Resist the temptation to plant too many different things. The well-planted border has a limited number of species that relate well to one another. "There are many foliage textures, colors, and shapes that give you interest throughout the year." You have to think about foliage and texture as well as flower." Remember what Gertrude Jekyll, the famous Edwardian garden designer, taught: hot colors (reds, yellows) foreshorten the space through their vibrancy. "If you put a pot of bright red flowers at the bottom of the garden, your eye will go straight to it. Use hot colors close to the viewpoint and cooler colors farther away. It gives a nice feeling of space, and small gardens can be made to feel larger." Do your homework before planting. Find out if a plant likes sun or shade and how big it will grow. "I'm a great believer in growing what does well in my climate. I won't plant things that are going to look unhappy. I'd much sooner have something that thrives than something that's good for a couple of seasons and then gets knocked off by bad weather." Don't bite off more than you can chew in one season. Take a few years to build your garden.” Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."
A huge glass of champagne is certainly most appropriate for today’s episode where Michelle and Suzanne raise a toast to love and all things related to Valentine’s Day. While the two have vastly different approaches to it, both of our hosts are, naturally, filled with stories and opinions about this holiday, and they don’t hold anything back as they share them here today. They begin with the big event that is quickly approaching for Suzanne, and then proceed to examine the different perspectives on Valentine’s Day that occur at various stages of life, recounting many of their own experiences as well. Along the way, they also review such topics as jewelry shopping, Suzanne’s mother, Valentine’s Day dinner stories, and the origins of Jeff’s favorite expression regarding Suzanne. They conclude by giving ‘shout outs’ to their husbands, and offering a glimpse into future episodes including some interesting information about one of their future guests. Being the very best of friends does not always mean agreeing on everything, and that fact is made crystal clear today as our hosts share their own take on Valentine’s Day and so much more in this very special ‘episode of love and celebration and sensitivity’ couched, as always, in happiness and humor. Episode Highlights: · Suzanne’s big upcoming event · Valentine’s Day stories from different life stages · Their jewelry purchase experience · Valentine’s Day treats · Suzanne’s mother · Michelle’s Valentine’s Day dinners stories · The story behind ‘everlasting vision of loveliness’ · Michelle’s sister · ‘Shout outs’ to Robb and Jeff · Upcoming episode teasers Quotes: “There’s this cynical thread that runs through my family.” “After I had my meltdown – and it wasn’t a little one.” “Why would I hold showing my love for you to one day a year?” “You’re wondering if you’re the only one that got a Valentine’s Day filled with poop.” “It’s the most painful day of the year!” “It always seemed kind of forced.” “Is that like an omen?” “Why would you send flowers when you could send jewelry?” “I felt really spoiled.” “I don’t do gift cards. I don’t believe in them.” “That inspires me for my next story.” “My sister, she was the hellion.” “He’s a lot of work, but I’m up for the challenge.” “You always have a day or two in your life that you hate your husband.” “I think that I will be the yin to your yang.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
A 150-year-old cabin near Pueblo is undergoing restoration with a plan to eventually open it up to the public as an educational facility.
It’s finally February and 2021 is moving along fairly well for both Michelle and Suzanne to this point. One thing that Michelle is particularly looking forward to is going back to visit her house in Alaska, and that trip is the inspiration for today’s episode. Having lived for many years in Alaska, our hosts have received a number of interesting comments and questions about the state, and today they share these along with their responses and, of course, their many stories that just naturally spring up during the discussion. They begin by reviewing their first experiences in Alaska and then engage in responding to the many questions that have come their way over the years. In the process, they recount stories of ‘Binky’, the reality of wildlife in Alaska, and bear and moose encounters. They also offer some insight into its geography, its state bird and flower, termination dust, and some of the great aspects of Alaska. Our hosts also review a few of the weirder questions and comments they have received before finishing up by expressing the pride they have in this great state. Today’s episode really is all about everything you wanted to know about Alaska that some people weren’t afraid to ask, and Suzanne and Michelle take the opportunity to set the record straight in the most heartfelt and humorous way imaginable. Episode Highlights: · Michelle and Suzanne’s first experiences with Alaska · Questions people ask when they discover they’re from Alaska · The story of Binky · The reality of wildlife in Alaska · Michelle’s most terrifying bear story · Bear and moose encounters in Alaska · The geography of Alaska · The state bird and flower of Alaska · Termination dust · Weird questions and comments they have received · Some of the great things about Alaska · Jeff’s pride in Alaska Quotes: “I really might have believed that I would be taking a dogsled to school.” “I felt like we looked like the Beverly Hillbillies or something.” “You’re usually in pretty close proximity with anyone in Alaska.” “I imagine it can get pretty chilly at your house sometimes when you’re playing nursemaid.” “We see a lot of wildlife in our day-to-day life.” “One of them did get attacked and had some damage done to a particular unit that is important to a male.” “When you’re visiting Alaska, you’re dealing with true wildlife…you’re not dealing with a Disneyland version of it.” “When I am restricted, I always think I have to go to the bathroom.” “When they talk about mama bears – they’re fierce! Don’t mess with their babies.” “You could see moose a couple times a day!” “It takes a long time to get anywhere in Alaska.” “The odds here are good, but the goods are odd.” “He would get welts the size of half dollars.” “You lose track of time.” “As an interior designer, that kind of makes me cringe.” “We don’t ship internationally.” “I really love it when people ask me about Alaska.” “We’re from Alaska!” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
After a bit of a rocky start, 2021 is trending better for Michelle and Suzanne - sort of – as they have certainly had their share of medical ‘events’ in the past month or so. Full of respect and admiration for doctors, dentists, and eye doctors and the vital role they fill, our hosts nonetheless have developed some varied perspectives and experiences of actually going to appointments with them. They share these views, and much more, in their usual lighthearted and highly relatable manner here today. Michelle begins by offering an update on her yoga goal and by looking at an event that she and Suzanne have absolutely no intention of ever attending. Suzanne then shares a truly astounding tale of Jeff’s recent biking excursion and its lingering effects. This leads naturally to our hosts revealing their personal feelings and stories about attending medical appointments, the important work these dedicated professionals perform, and the challenge they are setting for themselves and listeners as well. Listening in today to these two dear friends and their thoroughly enjoyable conversation will go a long way to ensure that your 2021 is ‘trending better’ as well. Episode Highlights: · Michelle’s upcoming yoga classes · Friday the 13th Reenactment Camp · Jeff’s biking experience · Michelle and Suzanne’s perspectives on visiting the doctor, dentist, and eye doctor · Bad doctor’s office experiences · The important work doctors, dentists and eye doctors do · Their challenge for themselves and listeners Quotes: “Hell, no! What are you thinking?” “He couldn’t get out of bed for a week!” “We don’t really need to re-break the elbow.” “The last two weeks of January have been my living Hell!” “You say ‘trooper’, I say ‘idiot’.” “I do not want to get weighed.” “I will give the nurse the look of death.” “Okay, I didn’t need to hear that!” “When I am feeling healthy, ignorance is bliss in my world.” “The 10-year-old in me won, I hate to say.” “Right now, I’m still able to blame COVID…that excuse is wearing thin as time goes on.” “I have to dig deep and find ‘Mature Suzanne’.” “I don’t forget things like that because it comes between me and my food.” “Wow! You’ve been my doctor a really long time if you’re comfortable enough to do that while I’m sitting here in stirrups!” “Only you and serial killers.” “You would have to put me on ‘suicide watch’ if I gained 54 pounds in a year!” “You look really sick – I’m not going to shake your hand.” “We’re all in this together and it really is about keeping us safe and healthy as we approach what comes next in life.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
For reasons made clear in this week’s episode, Michelle is ‘bored out of her mind’ these days, but that doesn’t stop her from joining Suzanne for yet another entertaining conversation. COVID has, indeed, been a Grinch for our hosts over the past little while, and today they fill you in on all the details. They begin by discussing the COVID diagnoses that both Suzanne and Robb received in December, what their quarantine experiences were like, and Michelle shares details of her own COVID test. Some of their stories regarding those times when they had to be nursemaids to members of their families follow, as well as a discussion about Suzanne’s hypochondria as a child, and what they both are like as patients. They finish up their conversation by reviewing their worst illnesses, including the dreaded strep throat. While the subject matter may be somewhat heavier than usual this week, Michelle and Suzanne’s trademark good humor and vibrant nature render this episode one that will still offer you some things to smile about and, of course, a whole lot of things you’ll find completely relatable. Episode Highlights: · Robb and Suzanne’s COVID diagnoses · Their quarantine experience · Michelle’s COVID test · Michelle and Suzanne’s stories of being nursemaids · Katy’s compassionate nature · Suzanne’s childhood hypochondria · What Michelle and Suzanne are like as patients · Their worst illnesses · Strep throat Quotes: “It was absolutely terrifying!” “You got your Christmas miracle.” “I’m thinking it was a false positive.” “The COVID Grinch showed up at the Milne house.” “A positive test result on Christmas Eve.” “It was horrible.” “I felt like I had just conquered Mt. Everest or something.” “Honey, you have a lot of issues, but dying tonight is not one of them. Go to sleep.” “When Jeff gets sick, I get pissed.” “It’s a sore subject.” “I am so pathetic…all I could think of was how inconvenient it was for me.” “I never got mad at them for being sick.” “In reality, I was a full blown hypochondriac.” “I’m a complainer.” “Maybe I’ll pour some ‘Emergen-C’ in that glass of champagne!” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Welcome to 2021! With the new year finally here, Michelle and Suzanne spend this episode talking about putting Christmas 2020 away and moving on with some of the resolutions they have made. Along the way, they touch upon Suzanne’s calendars, wedding planning and a very sincere compliment they have received about the podcast before diving deeply into a number of backhanded compliments that they have experienced over the years. They then draw things to a close with an examination of Suzanne’s road rage and a glimpse of their upcoming episode and its special guest. If today’s show is any indication, we are in for an absolutely fabulous 2021 with these two witty and thoroughly entertaining best friends spreading their trademark joy and humor each week in the Orange Juice Optional podcast. Episode Highlights: · Suzanne’s calendars · Moving on from Christmas · Wedding planning · Suzanne and Michelle’s New Year’s resolutions · One sincere and many backhanded compliments · Suzanne’s road rage · The upcoming episode Quotes: “Now we have the task ahead of us of getting back to normal.” “You give away all of our secrets, Suzanne.” “By December 26, I’m ready to tear everything down.” “You let me know how February in Alaska goes.” “Challenge yourself a little more.” “I am a bigger chicken than you are at everything…I’m happy in my safety zone.” “That is a big leap in challenging yourself.” “I’m a little obsessive-compulsive.” “We can joke about it now.” “I cringe now every time I look in a mirror.” “I did have an eating disorder when I was younger, so I have body dysmorphia.” “The Spanx weren’t even working in those photos.” “We’re always our worst critic.” “Have you seen me eat? Have you seen me drink?” “I am a road rage driver.” “Happy 2021 to everybody!” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
It’s a no orange juice day for Suzanne and a sparkly, festive mixer day for Michelle as they start the countdown to the new year. In this, their year-end episode, they review the best and worst of 2020, offer some things to look forward to in the coming year, and share stories about a number of topics that arise along the way. Michelle starts off by describing her New Year’s Eve celebration before Suzanne shares her biggest positive for 2020, her Thanksgiving meltdown, and the insights into the past year and taking care of ourselves that she heard from Fran Dreschler. They continue with stories about travel, eggnog, things they’ll be happy to say goodbye to, and the first thing they’ll do when COVID ends. Michelle and Suzanne finish the episode on an uplifting note, sharing some of their positives from the past year and looking at resolutions for the coming one. If you, too, are ready to bid farewell to a decidedly tough 2020 and to look forward with hope to the possibilities of 2021, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy this opportunity to ring in the new year with these two devoted, fun loving, and thoroughly entertaining friends. Episode Highlights: · Michelle’s New Year’s Eve celebration · Suzanne’s biggest positive of 2020 · Her Thanksgiving meltdown · Michelle’s spiritual awakening · Fran Drescher’s insights · Cruises · Suzanne’s homemade eggnog · Their New Zealand trip · Things they’ll be happy to say goodbye to in 2020 · The first thing they’ll do when COVID is over · Some positives of 2020 · New Year’s resolutions Quotes: “It’s all about perspective.” “He’s breaking out of baby jail.” “I couldn’t deal with giving him baby food turkey.” “I'm getting really good at doing nothing well.” “I think really we have spent the year exploring new adventures.” “Whatever you put out into the universe you’re going to get back.” “The year of the reset button.” “It’s learning how to take care of the inside of you to protect the outside of you.” “I don’t really miss Alaska.” “This homemade eggnog thing is killer!” “I think I would need to be sedated.” “I didn’t mean to be rude.” “You have good intent in your heart, and they think you’re being an ass.” “Clearly, I must read lips more than I listen.” “I want my thigh gap to start going the other way – getting it back.” “I have let my discipline go.” “I am ready to have fun again.” “You just have to go to the next level.” “Happy New Year! And cheers! We’ll talk to you in 2021.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Welcome to the second Christmas episode of the Orange Juice Optional podcast this year. This time around, Michelle and Suzanne share updates on their shopping, their gift wrapping traditions, some of their Christmas Season experiences so far this year and the effect COVID has had upon them, as well as some Christmas movie recommendations. They also discuss their Christmas cards and calendars, some happy stories from past Christmases, and, as promised, stories of their most disappointing Christmas gifts over the years. 2020 has undoubtedly been a year filled with challenges, and, happily, today’s episode brings a welcome relief of humor, friendship, and joy – just what we all need. As this Christmas week begins, treat yourself to this fun and entertaining conversation, sure to inject some merriness into your holiday season and beyond. Episode Highlights: An update on Michelle and Suzanne’s Christmas shopping Their gift wrapping traditions Working with new technology Their Christmas Season experiences this year and how COVID has impacted them Christmas movie recommendations Christmas cards and calendars Stories from past Christmases Disappointing Christmas gifts Quotes: “I’m feeling a little discombobulated this year...completely overwhelmed.” “I pride myself on how I shop, and this year has just been a disaster.” “I’m a huge Hallmark person.” “Our takeout bills are ridiculous!” “I haven’t even listened to Christmas music, is that not pathetic?” “We need a little brightness right now.” “They all wanted to be the donkey.” “It’s really disappointing that we’ve had no family gatherings so we have no pictures for my calendar.” “Why does every conversation evolve into COVID?” “It was so much of a train wreck I couldn’t move my eyes.” “He almost went through that window.” “She almost burned our house down.” “His dad got a TSA lap dance.” “My dad’s motivation was the grandkids.” “This is so disgusting!” “There were no diamond earrings on those feet!” “My kids all refer back to that particular Christmas.” “It wasn’t pretty. I’m not very proud of it.” “I felt like I was in a commercial.” “I’m looking forward to this crazy.” “Merry Christmas to you and all our listeners.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Now that we are within 12 days of Christmas, Michelle and Suzanne bring listeners the first of their two Christmas episodes. As you will discover, this season, all the way from Thanksgiving to New Years, is Michelle’s absolute favorite, and she and Suzanne have a lot of great stories and observations to provide some much needed cheer to everyone here today. Just a heads-up that, since they will be talking about the many ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of Christmas, you may want to listen to today’s episode in a kid free zone. They begin by sharing some examples of the spirit of Christmas that have already taken place in their lives this year, and then review the status of their Christmas shopping so far. Our hosts go on to recount their stories about mall Santas as well as Christmas memories, traditions, and meals. They finish up this first Christmas episode of the year by reviewing their gift giving traditions and opinions. As we all know, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, making this lighthearted and thoroughly entertaining episode just what everyone needs to bring that joyful spirit of Christmas to life. Episode Highlights: The spirit of Christmas Michelle and Suzanne’s Christmas shopping so far Santa stories and favorite Christmas memory stories Christmas traditions Suzanne and Michelle’s Christmas meals The MEATER Gift giving traditions and opinions Quotes: “I’m a foot shopper, normally.” “Everything is sold out!” “I appreciate people who choose to shop local.” “There’s always next year to terrorize him.” “Nobody sees it like a child does.” “How traumatizing!” “I never fix anything I don’t like.” “It’s hard to go into a church that you don’t know much about.” “And there’s no donkey in the Christmas story.” “He’s wrapped my Christmas gifts in newspaper.” “It’s the best thing they never knew they wanted.” “When have I ever been an extra small?” “They send Robb alerts!” “I love having my own budget.” “I just don’t have the discipline to stick by it.” “It costs nothing to be kind…do what you can to bring a smile, because that smile will travel.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Today, Suzanne and Michelle tackle one of the biggest stories of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic. While this event impacted everyone throughout the world, this episode takes a look at precisely how it affected, and continues to affect, our two hosts and their families – decidedly an ‘orange juice not required’ topic. They begin with the story of their Uber Karaoke video, and then examine the many things that COVID changed or took away in their lives. Stories about laundry, hunting, having husbands around 24/7, and travel are shared, as is the story of Suzanne’s Nordstrom experience. They also discuss thigh gaps, back fat, the moment COVID became ‘real’ for them both, and the impact it has on Christmas for Suzanne’s mother. They finish up with a look at COVID masks and Robb’s beard. This glimpse into the lives of these two great storytellers during this unprecedented time is likely to resonate with all listeners, and is absolutely guaranteed to entertain. Episode Highlights: The Uber Karaoke video Some of the things that COVID has taken away this year The story of Suzanne’s Nordstrom dress Thigh gaps and back fat Laundry, hunting, living with husbands 24/7, travel stories The moments COVID became ‘real’ for Suzanne and Michelle Christmas for Suzanne’s mother COVID and masks Robb’s beard Quotes: “My kids were pissed, pissed, pissed!” “My diet has gone to crap.” “I haven’t had that thigh gap since I was about 32 – I mean that disappeared a long time ago.” “Underwear is different.” “Did you warn your neighbors?” “How did I get to this place in my life?” “That was the most terrifying moment of my life up until then with my children – waiting for my house to explode.” “I was thankful I still had my health. My family still had their health, and that was what was more important.” “I went into panic mode.” “We were dying!” “I wasn’t real fond of Canada for several weeks.” “It’s amazing how quickly the abnormal becomes normal.” “I walk around sometimes with elf ears.” “He looked like a skinny Santa Claus.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
While 2020 has presented everyone throughout the world with a whole lot of ‘first times’, Michelle and Suzanne recognize that life is full of these firsts and that’s what they’re here to discuss today. Dubbing these experiences as ‘freshman years’, they take a fun and entertaining look at the ‘first times’ they have encountered in their own lives over the years by sharing more of the lighthearted and immensely relatable stories we’ve come to expect from these two great friends. During their conversation, they share freshman year tales about parenthood, the pandemic, semi-retirement and spending 24/7 with their husbands, new jobs, and children starting at new schools. Along the way, they also share the discoveries that can be made during freshman years and the top three things about their husbands that irritate them. They conclude the episode with an invitation for listeners to send in their own stories to OJO Email (instead of the address mentioned in the show) about their most memorable gifts, which may actually end up in a future episode. Life has truly offered these two ladies some interesting firsts, and, as usual, they have spun these experiences into laugh filled stories for us all to enjoy here today. Episode Highlights: · Freshman year of parenthood stories · ‘Fucking First Times’ such as the pandemic · The discoveries made during freshman years · Michelle and Suzanne’s freshman year as podcasters · Suzanne’s freshman year of semi-retirement · The top three irritating things about their husbands · Freshman year in a new job experiences · First child going to school or college stories · An invitation for listeners to submit stories about their memorable gifts Quotes: “It went in a whole lot easier than it’s going to come out.” “It’s kind of weird that it was her dad who told her that.” “I don’t know what to do with this thing!” “I’m, like, sharing way too much today.” “Even our leaders don’t know what to do.” “We both have our issues that we have to deal with.” “Bless his heart, he’s driving me crazy!” “Put the damn soap away!” “This is a 62 year old man…who listens to Justin Bieber day and night.” “We had to earn back our things that were in the garbage bag.” “It was definitely that year of growth.” “We all start somewhere…it happens with everything.” “It came out as some weird animal noise.” “Put on a big smile, say ‘Happy holidays’, and live your best life.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
Michelle and Suzanne would like to extend a very warm welcome to everyone out there as they launch their ‘Orange Juice Optional’ podcast today. As you will hear, these two close friends celebrate both the crazy and serious sides of everyday life, and they are here to share the 100 years of experiences and stories they have between them. Naturally, you are all invited to join them for this adventure, so get ready to revel in the relatable, funny, and, best of all, true stories from these two highly entertaining empty nesters. Today, Michelle and Suzanne take a moment to introduce themselves (and their challenges with technology), recount how they met, and describe the purpose behind their newest adventure, this podcast. They also share 5 ‘nitty gritty’ facts about each other, and conclude this introductory episode by relating some of the most awkward introductions they’ve experienced in their lives. Woven throughout is the easy conversation, sincere warmth, and joyful humor that only two great friends can share, and while you definitely learn about our two hosts in this podcast, you will also undoubtedly come to see yourself in some of their engaging stories and wise observations. Once again, welcome to the ‘Orange Juice Optional’ podcast. It’s time to pop that cork and pour that glass of champagne – this party is just getting started! Episode Highlights: · Suzanne, Michelle and their new adventure · How they met · The purpose of the podcast · 5 ‘nitty gritty’ facts about Suzanne and Michelle · Awkward introductions Quotes: “I’m a little old school and I’m proud of that. I’m going to own it.” “We have so many things that everyone relates to and we turn it into humor to make ourselves feel better.” “COVID has really helped you out as far as hugging.” “Robb’s off the list, Zumba’s on the list.” “She’s a little bit of a ‘klepto’ when we are travelling.” “Housekeeping had stolen all of my stolen goods.” “I don’t like unpredictability…and I don’t want to get pooped on.” “You looked like a bull…good thing we were in Spain.” “I do know that chickens have bones, but I just don’t like it on the plate in front of me.” “What happens in Vegas, sometimes comes home on your body.” “In my defense, I had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when I booked the Turkish bath.” “COVID has stolen everything.” “I met her at a strip joint. I don’t know her parents.” “Thirty years later, I’m still remembering that awkward introduction.” “I did feel bad about it, but I won.” “I’ve evolved.” “We’re all in this together.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: Email OJO
With the approaching holidays, Michelle and Suzanne are devoting this second episode of the podcast to all things Thanksgiving. As all rich conversations do, theirs tends to veer off into fascinating asides, but they always find their way back to the main topic of Thanksgiving and all that goes along with it, especially champagne and vodka. In addition to describing what their Thanksgiving holidays usually entail, including traditions and some memorable stories, our hosts also share details about their grocery shopping practices, Suzanne’s pantry, the love of her life, and a glimpse of what life is like in Alaska. Shopping, Black Friday, and even a little bit of Christmas decorating are all explored as well. Prominent throughout the episode is their discussion of those aspects of life, unique to each of them, for which they are thankful – and there are a lot. Once again this week, you are invited to laugh along as you recognize some aspects of your own self in the entertaining stories and insightful observations of these two great friends. Episode Highlights: · What Thanksgiving is like for Michelle and Suzanne · The Thanksgiving meal and traditions · Grocery shopping preferences and practices · Robb’s deep fried turkey experience · Thanksgiving traditions · Michelle and Suzanne’s memorable family experiences · Suzanne’s pantry · What Michelle and Suzanne are thankful for · Shopping and Black Friday · Decorating for Christmas · Alaskan sunshine and temperatures Quotes: “We used to go to Hawaii every year for Thanksgiving.” “Part of being a Pastor’s kid is you have to go to every potluck the church ever has…I hate potluck.” “I buy the groceries, they cook the groceries.” “I have trouble when a room is quiet.” “Nobody was hurt in the making of our turkey, but our driveway was scarred.” “It was a shitshow.” “We always plan our…Thanksgiving dinner around when the Dallas Cowboys are playing football.” “There’s always one family that dominates the conversation at the table.” “We don’t want everyone to hate us already!” “It’s not something they taught you in Sunday School.” “Amazon at our house should have its own line item in the budget.” “I like to touch and feel.” “I now do trees in every room of my house.” “I will never, ever take it for granted when I open my eyes and the sun is shining.” “It’s like The Wizard of Oz.” “We would actually…have to duct tape our faces.” “We’re not going political here.” “Happy Thanksgiving everybody. Enjoy your friends and families.” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: Email OJO
This young lady is going to be CEO someday in the not-too-distant future. Olivia Glazer walks us through a day in the life in a territory manager in the residential building materials trades. How to be successful, love your job, get more client exposure, convert installers, builders, and end users. She shows us how she deals with competitors and how to get around being value-engineered out of projects. Full of actionable ideas you can apply right now. www.buildperspectives.com
Today's talk is with Eve Isenberg. Eve and I met in 2005 when I was a project manager at a construction management firm. We built a particularly challenging, special project together. We talk about that project a little, but we start the conversation with her current work, where Eve runs an architecture firm with her partner Brigette Steines, their office InkStone architecture focuses on mid-century modern homes.If you're not familiar with mid-century modern homes, do a little research. I think you'll find a lot of the mid-century modern aesthetics carry into the contemporary architecture we see today.InkStone's practice sustains the legacy of the mid-century modern architectural style while renovating these older homes with today's modern envelopes and mechanical systems. Eve shares good advice for both the first time homeowner doing a project. And then we talk about some of her more seasoned owners and how they experienced projects differently. At the end, Eve and I have an outtake where we reflect on the project we built back in 2005. We talk about the lessons learned from that project, how decisions we made back then played out today. It's an interesting conversation. So enjoy. And if you're inclined to ask questions, please reach out. I'd love to include your questions or discussion on future podcasts.Thanks for listening. If you would like to contribute to the podcast with question or comments you can find us here at ShepherdPMC.com
Staying up at the Eco Lodge in Sarinbuana, I met many like-minded “Thriving with Nature” souls. Rob Dubois and his partner Cate were two of these beautiful people! Rob starting telling me about how he was building a modern luxury home but implementing permaculture principles! I just had to come and have a look!Rob and Cate’s house is still under construction but you can see every detail has been thought of. It’s an example of how we can still thrive in the modern world and align with Nature. Join me as we hear how Rob implemented the permaculture principles into his build...If you want to find out more you can contact Rob through his business “The Practice” by going to www.thepracticebali.comLearn more: https://thrivingwithnature.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thrivingwithn...Join Instagram: https://instagram.com/thrivingwithnature Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thrivingwithnature
WELCOME BACK! It's time to start season 2!!!We sit down tonight and Chat about what this new school year holds for some of you out there who have chosen its time to Start Educating your kids from home. We go over a couple misconceptions about first time schooling and also we dive into why Dale loves being a dad, raising our daughter and his relationship with her. So grab your coffee or tea or beverage of choice and listen in as we get into it.
On This week's episode of the Run With The Sun Podcast hosts Andy & Evan, owners of Cheetah Solar share their thought on tech giant Tesla Inc in regards to their solar influence. The Modern Home & Why We Are Rooting For Tesla Let's get real-we know the sun shines in Phoenix, AZ. Why not take advantage of the never-ending heat by switching to solar energy? If you need solar panel installation, look no further than Cheetah Solar. Our residential solar company can help you lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Don't wait to start saving money. Have questions about our solar panel installation process or want to schedule a FREE consultation with a Cheetah Solar Solar Energy Advisor? Call (833) 358-0358 now to get answers from a member of our team. Follow Us On Social Media! Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwoT... Follow Us On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cheetahsolar Follow Us On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cheetahsolar/ Subscribe To The Run With The Sun Podcast https://run-with-the-sun-podcast.cast... Visit Our Website https://www.cheetahsolar.co/ -------------------------------------------- The Run With The Sun Podcast is produced, distributed, marketed and created by yPodcast's. Marketing your brand through social media, branded podcasts, and more! Call today to jump start your online presence today! (602) 675-1333 #Solar #RunWithTheSunPodcast #Tesla
Today, I'm joined with my friend Jason Faulhefer and we are going to talk about how to protect your family and their private information during this modern age. PII is personal identifiable information - like security questions, social security info, etc. It is important to look at the terms and conditions for the technology you have in your home, like Amazon Alexa, Siri, etc. A lot of times they will disclose that they share information with third party companies. Understanding the risk - what you should and shouldn't be asking - is important. Know the laws, especially as it pertains to your children. Anything on the internet lives there FOREVER. It stays on the internet. The biggest things that Jason has done to protect his family is: Use a Password manager Freezing his children's credit Not using social media to share information about the family. Educating his family on how to spot scammers and phishers. Jason shares some eye-opening things that you might not realize about the internet. A good rule of thumb is: "The more convenient something is the less secure it is." Everything is driven by an app and phone safety - like protecting your Sim card is also important. Do you have questions? Ask in my Facebook group! Links: Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services FEDERAL LAWS ENABLING PARENTS TO PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN'S PRIVACY : FERPA, PPRA AND COPPA
Katye chats with Laurence Carr of Laurence Carr Design, NYC. The episode kicks-off with a chat about human-centric design, wellness, and how e-Design is booming and goes on to explore the timing of each trade's involvement in projects, how interior designers and architects define their role and scope of work, and how they typically involve technology integration pros. Download, tune-in, listen, and learn! #avtweeps #kmbpodcasts @CEDIA @NKBA @HTACertified #connectingtandd #themoreyouknow #connectedkitchens #connectedbath #smarthome #interiordesign #architecture #connectingtechanddesign
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Let’s Discuss! Whilst we were preparing for the launch of Season 9 on April 7th this year, the shape-shifting times that we’re living in as we navigate COVID-19, prompted us to record this bonus episode for you. Right now things are changing by the moment, and there is a huge array of emotions being felt. Amongst them: uncertainty, fear, hope, gratitude and a general sense of limbo. Whilst we navigate these unchartered waters personally, we wanted to check in with you. To see how you’re doing. And to talk through some of the things we’re doing to try and stay on top of our own wellbeing (mentally and physically) and productivity during this season. We started Let’s Discuss Podcast as a way to open up the conversations we were having as friends, with you. And now, more so than ever, that sense of sharing and support is at the forefront of our minds. We want you to feel as supported as possible right now, and like you can talk to us about how you’re getting on. Which you absolutely can! If you’d like to reach out we’re over on Instagram at @LetsDiscussPodcast, and individually you can find us on @MonicaBeatrice and @CocosTeaParty. We hope that this bonus episode will offer some comfort to you right now. We’re thinking of you and your loved ones. Sending huge love your way. SHOW LINKS @Carly (Carly the Prepster) @CarlysStitchClub Eva Howard Designs Macramé for the Modern Home by Isabella Strambio How to Create a Routine When You're in Isolation by Kate Turner, for The Elgin Avenue Retro Pop playlist by Spotify Mornings III playlist by Chrissy of Harlowe James @Vestpod Let's Discuss Podcast, episode 61 with Emilie Bellet of Vestpod Netflix gift card
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Let’s Discuss! Whilst we were preparing for the launch of Season 9 on April 7th this year, the shape-shifting times that we’re living in as we navigate COVID-19, prompted us to record this bonus episode for you. Right now things are changing by the moment, and there is a huge array of emotions being felt. Amongst them: uncertainty, fear, hope, gratitude and a general sense of limbo. Whilst we navigate these unchartered waters personally, we wanted to check in with you. To see how you’re doing. And to talk through some of the things we’re doing to try and stay on top of our own wellbeing (mentally and physically) and productivity during this season. We started Let’s Discuss Podcast as a way to open up the conversations we were having as friends, with you. And now, more so than ever, that sense of sharing and support is at the forefront of our minds. We want you to feel as supported as possible right now, and like you can talk to us about how you’re getting on. Which you absolutely can! If you’d like to reach out we’re over on Instagram at @LetsDiscussPodcast, and individually you can find us on @MonicaBeatrice and @CocosTeaParty. We hope that this bonus episode will offer some comfort to you right now. We’re thinking of you and your loved ones. Sending huge love your way. SHOW LINKS @Carly (Carly the Prepster) @CarlysStitchClub Eva Howard Designs Macramé for the Modern Home by Isabella Strambio How to Create a Routine When You're in Isolation by Kate Turner, for The Elgin Avenue Retro Pop playlist by Spotify Mornings III playlist by Chrissy of Harlowe James @Vestpod Let's Discuss Podcast, episode 61 with Emilie Bellet of Vestpod Netflix gift card
In the second episode, co-hosts Hanna and Sarah share their individual love of pugs, and how that love bloomed into Pugcast. Then they answer listener questions about everything from pug origins in ancient China, to what genetically makes pugs so cute - and how they breathe in spite of it! Sources: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/The-History-of-Pugs-From-Ancient-China-to-the-Modern-Home https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/pug https://pugworld.co.uk/history.php https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pugzu.htm https://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/pug-tzu/ https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/28/15703688/pugs-bulldogs-boston-terriers-squished-flat-faces-brachycephalic-genetics
Create a Beautiful, Modern Home with One-of-a-Kind DIY Furniture Beds, organizers, Adirondack chairs, a play table, and more! Amy chats with Ana White about her book "Handbuilt Home."
In this episode, we use traditional methods to make rawhide from an antelope skin. We talk about many different uses for rawhide, and we use it to make a pictograph-inspired wall-hanging work of art.
This weeks guest on Founder Friday's with Brandon Stover is Randall Shapiro + Riley Kuffner, Founders of Simple Gardens, which designs, manufactures, and distributes beautiful indoor wall gardens that automatically grow fresh food in your home or apartment. Have advice for these startups? Join the conversation every Friday on Linkedin and connect with other like minded entrepreneurs. ► Join here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover ► Follow Me Online Here: Website | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
This week, we chat with the phenomenally talented, Ben Uyeda. We talk about his incredible undertaking of building a shipping container home in the middle of the Joshua Tree desert, his design process and some of his favorite materials to work with currently. LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040 FAST FACTS ABOUT BEN (FROM BEN): - Started out as a professor at Cornell University speaking about sustainable design. - Started a design firm called Zero Energy Design- https://zeroenergy.com - Started a tech company called Free Green where he gave away free blueprints with eco friendly housing, and sold advertising on the actual downloadable blueprints, and eventually sold it. - Launched Homemade-Modern.com where he started creating DIY projects. Show Highlights: - Ben takes a lot of cues from food media. They don’t need a lot of fancy stuff or gadgets, just understanding the elements. - Plywood and concrete are two of Ben’s favorite materials. Concrete because it’s accessible worldwide, plywood because even if it’s not the same globally, people are at least familiar with sheet goods. - If you’re going to buy furniture try to find the cheapest basics and then splurge on the things you’re going to keep forever. - You can have a creative career that’s not dependent on patronage. - You can be more forgiving: Everything doesn’t have to be perfectly flat, people actually like things that look more homemade. - Tracy asked Ben about the future of architecture and he talked about the trends of smaller homes and more urban type living situations like lofts. Open floor plans becoming the norm, building performance, thermal comfort and smart homes are all trending. - Ben doesn’t like analytics but he values them. When looking for new property he searched areas where Whole Foods were popping up. We Mentioned: The Spiral Staircase Made With CNC- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd-Z7OTAjJ0 The Bucket Stool- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npPRWDgpduI The Lounge Chair- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QHbp2bwUyA Ben’s Shipping Container Project: - Ben felt like there was a lot of misinformation about container construction, so he decided to just show the process and enjoy the fun challenge. - He wanted to show the regulation intensive process of building in California. - You might think a container is a great deal, but take into account the labor cost and how intensive each step can be. Homemade Modern: - Driven by the underserved DIY population of people who wanted to build things in a smaller space with minimal tools. - You can build a ton of stuff with an orbital sander, circular saw and drill. PHONE CALLS/SOCIAL: Q: How long did it take to cut all of the plywood for spiral staircase? A: It was actually cut with a cnc machine (https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve) , so about 30 hours of cnc time. Q: Is there any difference in insulating a shipping container as opposed to a house? A: Yes and no, the only part that’s really different is if you have to insulate between floor beams. Wood isn’t as conductive of heat as steel is. They insulated between steel beams and then continuous insulation above the plywood and from the metal in. Q: Were you building things and taking things apart when you were young? A: Ben loved the way that making could lead to adventure. He was inspired by Swiss Family Robinson and Huckleberry Finn. Q: Besides permits what was the biggest challenge of building the shipping container? A: Just not having clear answers for the workers on how to do things. They’d ask questions about how to do things and Ben had to research and figure things out as they moved forward. (And holding his temper in the comment section of the videos…) Q: What’s the cheapest place to get a shipping container? A: It depends on where you are. In CA they have to be a one trip condition container. In SoCal it’s https://containersdiscount.ca Find Ben’s Quickfire video on our Instagram! @howtohome_guide Ben’s INFO Website | https://www.homemade-modern.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/benjaminuyeda Twitter | https://twitter.com/BenUyeda Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/BenUyeda/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ben.uyeda Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/HomeMadeModern The Modern Home Project | https://www.youtube.com/themodernhomeproject FOLLOW US on social media: Website | https://howtohome.com/ Instagram | http://bit.ly/2WqVfSp Twitter | http://bit.ly/2RRyYij Facebook | http://bit.ly/2MC3Hdc Youtube | http://bit.ly/2SifqTH SUBSCRIBE to the How to Home Podcast: Itunes | https://apple.co/2DL0lSp Android | http://bit.ly/2B9k7Fm Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2DM0W6c Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2GcRCKo THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR FILTERBUY.COM
Heather Kirtland and Marissa Huber are two artists and mothers, who happen to be the dynamic duo behind the Instagram community Carve Out Time for Art and blog by the same name (COTFA for short). The goal of COTFA is to cultivate a positive and nurturing community for creatives who want to find time to satisfy this part of their identity – a perfect match for Everyday Creative People! Some of the things we talked about included: * The power of self talk and the importance of choosing to claim your own creative identity * How motherhood impacted both Heather and Marissa as artists* How to make art amidst a busy life, even (especially) if you don’t have a dedicated space to do it in Marissa founded Carve Out Time for Art in 2015 after the frustration of being told she’d never have time to create once she had children. She didn’t want to give up on her own dreams and felt being a mother made her a better artist. She set off to interview women who were making it work, and unintentionally created a community of artists. She teamed up with Heather Kirtland that same year to start writing a book on artist mothers, and they became partners in writing and in creative shenanigans for their COTFA community. Marissa Huber is an artist, writer, designer, connector, and mother who lives in South Florida with her husband and two children. By day, she uses her interior design background as an Occupancy Planner, where she plays Tetris with space and is a friendly hostage negotiator for offices. You can visit her at marissahuber.com or follow her on Instagram and Pinterest, both @marissahuber. Heather Kirtland currently teaches encaustic workshops and is focused on her own studio practice. She was awarded The Maryland State Arts Council Grant and was a resident artist at The Holt Center. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, abroad in Italy and Wales, and in Modern Home and Country Living UK magazines. Heather recently moved from Baltimore to a more rural part of Maryland where she lives with her husband and two children and Luna their rescue dog. When she is not painting she loves to read, run and encourage other mothers to find a creative outlet through Carve Out Time for Art. You can check her out at heatherkirtland.com or on Instagram @heatherkirtland.
To truly understand what’s its like to live small and comfortably, Jeff Wilson gave away most of his possessions and moved into a 33-square-foot dumpster. His experience led him to start Kasita. Any way you can imagine a Kasita is the right way. With its compact footprint and all-in-one delivery, the Kasita goes where other homes cannot, whether that's an urban backyard, a rooftop, or the rural retreat you've been dreaming about. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The year to TAKE CONTROL of your home! Modern Home management with Kendra Hennessy. She helps us become a little more “homemaker-ish” by sharing systems, routines and mindset shifts that simplify life and put the fun back into being a mom. Including: Setting realistic goals for yourself; Creating systems and routines to minimize mile-long to-do lists; Batching work for home and work life; and How to leverage the power of momentum instead of motivation to get stuff done! Kendra has all kinds of amazing courses and information on her site!!! Check out the links to connect more with her. Find Kendra's Blog / Podcast here: Mother Like a Boss! Kendra's Instagram!!! Shailey and Katie's Lemonade Stand
Interior Designer Gabrielle Blackman explains how, when planned properly, good interior design should take the owner's personality and stamp it on the house. Check out the show notes for more information.
Welcome to Episode 47 of Sit & Sew Radio, a Quilt Addicts Anonymous podcast! We're so excited to be back with another episode after a break. We're back with an interview with Frank Bennett, the CEO of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. We spoke with Frank while we were in Paducah for AQS QuiltWeek in April, and things have been a bit crazy over here at Quilt Addicts Anonymous ever since. As soon as I returned I had to hustle to finish multiple projects for Quilt Market in Portland. Check out my vlog that I did by clicking here to see all that went into getting ready for quilt market and the different projects I created. Also during that time we were working on shooting photos for my first book, Simple Quilts for the Modern Home, which is available for preorder. After that, we zeroed in on the launch of our FREE Beginner Quilting series sponsored by QT Fabrics. The series consists of 12 videos and teaches you everything you need to know about quilting from beginning to end. It has been great to see some of the responses to the videos and how it has been helpful for beginner and veteran quilters alike. Check out the videos at quiltaddictsanonymous.com/learntoquilt and download the FREE pattern to get a 20% off coupon for the supplies you'll need to get started! Listen to the episode to hear more about what we've been up to and what's coming next at Quilt Addicts Anonymous. Frank Bennett, CEO of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Ky. It was great to chat with Frank Bennett, CEO of the National Quilt Museum, who took some time out of his very busy schedule to meet with me during the week of the big quilt show. It was my first visit to Paducah, and it is clear this is a huge week for the town and the museum. Frank and I chat about some of the exciting things going on in Paducah during show week as well as some of the exhibits at the museum. One of the big topics is the museum's Free Block of the Month Club which launched a few months ago. I am super excited to be one of the designers who will be doing a block for the club due out in April. Listen to the episode to hear what my block is and what I have planned. Learn more about the museum's free Block of the Month Club and sign up at the Facebook page by clicking here. Thanks again for checking out Episode 47 of Sit & Sew Radio. Here's a link to the National Quilt Museum website if you want to learn more about what it has to offer.
Updating your home, either for your own enjoyment or to prepare it for the market, can be achieved through a few strategic projects. Selling your Colorado home? Get a free home value report Buying a Colorado home? Search all homes for sale Whether you're preparing to list or simply want to keep your property up to date, there are a number of home improvement projects I recommend. “SOMETIMES THE SIMPLEST CHANGES MAKE THE GREATEST IMPACT.” 1. Make kitchen updates. Solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinets are all great choices that never go out of style. Including these features in your own kitchen can really make the room shine. 2. Make bathroom updates. Solid-surface countertops are also popular in bathrooms. One popular bathroom update in higher-end homes is the inclusion of heated floors. 3. Update the flooring. Carpet is still popular in bedrooms and family rooms, but hardwood flooring is the way to go in kitchens, dining rooms, hallways, and more. 4. Update the lighting and plumbing fixtures. Brass is no longer a sought-after finish for these home features. Instead, opt for brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze. 5. Add fresh paint. Light, neutral colors such as beige are a good go-to choice these days. Greys are also very popular. Sometimes the simplest changes make the greatest impact. 6. Pay attention to current trends. Open floor plans are something many buyers look for in a home. Also, outdoor living areas have become more highly sought-after. Formal dining rooms, on the other hand, seem to be falling out of favor. If you have any other questions, would like more information, or want to know how we can help you meet your real estate goals, feel free to give my team and me a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Welcome to Episode 40 of Sit & Sew Radio, a Quilt Addicts Anonymous podcast. This week we have Shell Rummel on, and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce her to you all. Shell is a fine artist whose watercolor designs are licensed by the Free Spirit/Coats team to bring fabulous modern coastal quilting fabric to all of us. But Shell is far more than just a fabric designer. Her designs are also available as bedding and bath sets, rugs, silk pillows, wall paper and even house paint. And between now and February 9, 2018 you can save 25 percent on all Shell Rummel fabric we have in stock over at shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com using the coupon code SEWSHELL. Real quick before we get to the episode, make sure you head over to shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com to sign up for the Dimensions Block of the Month by January 31, 2018 when sign ups close! I just love this Block of the Month design because each month we are just using two fabrics, one solid and one Kinkame Shades ombre fabric available through Clothworks. I have always wanted to design a quilt with ombre fabrics that really shows off the color changes that happen across the width of fabric, and Dimensions is that quilt. Check out the video we made above to get a preview of this quilt and click here to sign up. Shell Rummel, Fine Artist & Designer I fell in love with Shell Rummel’s fabric long before I met Shell. I am normally all for the bright and vibrant fabrics, but I just can’t get enough of Shell’s fabric. The soft color palette is just gorgeous and it challenges me in my fabric placement to create drama with the ranges of color, rather than relying on a bright focus print to do the work for me. The results are fabulous. I used two of her fabric lines in quilts for my book, “Simple Quilts for the Modern Home” that is due out later this year, and tagged her on Instagram with a few sneak peaks. I had no expectations and just wanted to show other Shell Rummel fans what I was up to. But Shell replied and before I knew it we were talking on the phone discussing future collaborations. None of those projects are out in the world yet, but stay tuned, they are coming later this summer. I just love everything about Shell and I hope you do to. You can see more of her home décor creations at www.shellrummel.com.
On this week's episode of A Taste of the Past, host Linda Pelaccio speaks with chef and cookbook author Joyce Goldstein. For twelve years she was Chef and Owner of the ground-breaking Mediterranean Restaurant, SQUARE ONE, in San Francisco. A consultant to the restaurant and food industries, Joyce’s areas of expertise are recipe development, menu design, and staff training. She is the author of Inside the California Food Revolution, and her latest book is The New Mediterranean Jewish Table: Old World Recipes for the Modern Home.
In this episode of AnthroTalking, we talk to Inge Daniels about her ongoing research on amateur photographic practises in Japan. Daniels is an Associate Professor in Social Anthropology at University of Oxford, and also a Fellow at St Cross College. She finished her PhD in 2001 at University College London, and in 2010 she published the book “The Japanese House: Material Culture in the Modern Home” at Berg Publishers (Oxford), which won the ICAS Book Prize in 2013. In this episode, Daniels tells us about how the stereotype of Japanese people taking lots of photos can be said to carry some truth with it. She was intrigued by how the people she met and lived with in Japan tended to avoid displaying personal photos. Instead of associating photos with memories, to Japanese people, it is more about the future and looking forward, Daniels argues. Analytically, photography as a practice enables them to question normative practices. Thus, by using photos, these people create a certain imagination of themselves and their family, but also beyond it.
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Boxee has FINALLY announced that they will be shipping their set top boxes. Now the competition should finally heat up, as up until now the only real one on the market was AppleTV. How has your online experience with these services been? Are the set top boxes really necessary, why not just connect a computer to a big HD TV? Thy guys have discussed the pricing structure previously, and review it again today.
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