The Girl Next Door Podcast

With relief, laughter, and some tears we look back at the year that was 2021. We reflect on what was good, what was hard, and what we learned. Plus we hear the messages that we left ourselves at the beginning of the year. We are so thankful that you chose to spend some of your year with us. Wishing you peace and light as you end the year and start a new one, friends! We'll see you in 2022. See all the links for things we mention in our website show notes: 2021 Wrap Up Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we bring you stories of when Christmas went from "Ho ho ho!" to "Ohhhhh no..."Mentioned on the show:Holiday mint chocolate candy assortmentMy Walit card holder with coin purse Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes in the notes of your podcast player and on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These are a few of our favorite things! We're sharing the things, apps, and services that made life easier or brought us joy over the past year.Mentioned on the show:Bentley DrinkwareTub Electric Spin Power ScrubberThe Pink Stuff cleaning productsAway suitcasesLego storage tubThe Bug Bite ThingThermacell productsLeggings Depot joggersWeekly Intentions printableTuroVenmoTodoistBest Laid Plans episode with Sarah Powers LastPassBody Stuff with Jen GunterSharon Says SoBad Blood podcastNetflix special "Inside"Hello magazineWhat Kind of WomanWalking in BuranoLego Holiday Ideas bookWeekday VegetariansRunner's World Vegetarian CookbookThe Adventure Challenge booksLoveys from IvieBabyJersey Mike'sApple Watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From holiday meals to gifting and decorating, we've got practical tips to help you with holiday logistics. Plus we talk about how to make sure you enjoy the holiday season! We also share the things we're doing this year to make our holidays easier. We hope you hear something that you can try this holiday!Mentioned on the show:Kelsey's fake Christmas tree (as recommended by Sherry of YHL)Holiday Docket from The Lazy GeniusOur episodes on How To Say No and Personal PoliciesKelsey's Christmas trees holiday t-shirtWinter Street seriesDavid Sedaris reads his Santaland DiariesA-frame doll houseLululemon black camo workout leggings Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"If it's not a 'hell yes!' it's a 'no'" is one of our favorite sayings. So today we have a deep-dive on how to say no. Plus we talk about to accept someone else's "no" with understanding and grace.Mentioned on the show:FitBit trackersKelsey's blog post about house shopping in the MidwestScience experiment advent calendar Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head into the season of cozy we chat about our current reading habits, what we've read lately, and our fall book queues.Please note, should any little ears be listening, when we discuss the book Superfudge we talk about Santa Claus.A full list of books we mention would not fit in the episode description. To see the full list please visit the show notes! Mentioned on the show:Kelsey's blog post on her trip to Colorado SpringsThe House in the Cerulean SeaThe Great BelieversThe Mother-in-LawOlive KittridgeNorthern SpyChasing the ThrillPiranesiThe Book of LongingsA Better ManAll the Devils Are HereBetweenState of TerrorLincoln HighwayThrone of GlassLink to all our Fall Extravaganza episodesSlim fit jogger pants  Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year again, friends...it's FALL EXTRAVAGANZA! We're spending the entire episode embracing our deep and complete love for fall. There are costumes and Halloween candy rankings, we've got autumnal experiences and of course the annual candle sniff quiz. Fall, you are officially welcomed!Mentioned on the show:Together RisingVote ForwardPinch of Yum Instant Pot Wild Rice SoupState of TerrorA rain jacket similar to Kelsey's (exact rain jacket not available, sorry!)A Beautiful Mess podcastLeaf cookie cuttersBri McCoyThe Grace Effect candlesPretty Honest CandlesSandalwood Apple Hempz body lotionJoin us on Instagram for Fall Fridays! Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're diving into the topic of clothing kids. Along the way we've got strong opinions, helpful tips for shopping and organizing, plus favorite brands to share.Mentioned on the show:Desert Sky ninja parkNative brand shoesHyfam elastic shoe lacesZapposAthletic Brewing non-alcoholic beer Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting new habits gets a lot of attention but what about getting back to good habits we used to keep? Today we're chatting all about it! We talk about the habits we'd like to bring back to our lives and how to recognize if we're in a rut. Plus we share tips for smaller resets like after a hard day and then help each other think about how to find our way back to some good habits. Mentioned on the show:Sweet potato-apple breakfast bakeOur recent episode How To Make Dinner Not SuckPrintable weekly intentions pageTed Lasso Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.See show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a fun surprise for you today! Did you know Erica’s new homeschool podcast launches today?! We dropped the first episode of Homeschoolhood here for you to get a taste. Be sure to go check it out, subscribe, share it, leave a review. You know the drill, friends!Thanks for being excited about this with Erica. This episode is a quick peek into who we are as a family, what brought us to homeschooling, how we got started, and why we’ve chosen to continue homeschooling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're chatting about practicing gratitude. We share the habits that help us cultivate gratitude, how to find gratitude during challenging seasons of life, and how to model gratitude for kids. Plus we each share three specific things we're thankful for right now.Mentioned on the show:Happier podcastHappier in Hollywood podcastThe Happiness ProjectOff The ClockLine A Day JournalTrader Joe's chicken-less tendersKen's Steakhouse Honey Mustard salad dressingWe've Not Fun Moms episodeKelsey's #coldtreatswednesdays Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.See show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even as we continue to navigate a pandemic we find joy in freshly sharpened pencils and the back to school season. We share what school looks like for us this year as homeschool and public school moms plus answer some listener questions. We touch on starting school as a new kinder parent amidst a pandemic, what our morning and afternoon routines will be like, and not getting overwhelmed by extracurriculars. Mentioned on the show:Emily Oster article on how to make family decisionsLap desk Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.See show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our in-person book club is one of our favorite things and we get lots of questions about it from listeners. So we thought our book club deserved its own episode!⁣ We share how our book club started and the nitty-gritty of how it works. Plus all the reasons we love our book club and some funny memories along the way.⁣Mentioned on the show:Erica shares about her homeschool curriculum on her Instagram feedRebeccaWhere the Crawdads SingGlennon DoyleCarry On, WarriorThe Girl with the Dragon TattooLoving FrankThe Underground RailroadYou can rent the house where we always stay for our book club retreats!Cards Against HumanityWhat Do You Meme?J Crew Linen pantsRecipe for Erica's obsession: vegetarian crockpot meatless meatballs:Ikea frozen meatless meatballs, sauteedjar sauerkraut, undrainedjar of Heinz chili saucejar of cranberry sauce1/4 cup brown sugarCombine all ingredients in a crockpot and heat on low. Serve to vegetarians and carnivores alike to great acclaim! Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.See show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it's because we're tired, trying to feed selective eaters, and/or some family members are under the table...sometimes dinner kind of sucks. We're sharing the dinner challenges we're currently facing as well as our tips for making dinner a little bit easier. Plus we help each other troubleshoot our most pressing dinner frustrations.Mentioned on the show:The Lazy Genius has great blog posts and podcasts about how to make dinner easierVeken packing cubesConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're chatting about one of our favorites things: books! We share our current reading habits plus all the books we've been reading including books for our kids.The Liar's DictionaryThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRueMinor FeelingsBeyond the Bright SeaSitting PrettyMiracle CreekDusk, Night, DawnThe Book of Lost FriendsThe Four WindsThe Ex TalkThe SearcherHouse in the Cerulean SeaHomegoingParenting Without Power StrugglesThe Lions of Fifth AvenuePeople We Meet on VacationBeach ReadWolf HollowAnimaliumAmulet graphic novel seriesThe Secret ZooMinecraft: The IslandFlora and Ulysses: The Illuminated AdventuresPages and Co: The BookwanderersPages and Co: The Lost Fairy TalesThe Wild Robot EscapesVanderbeeker booksOutschool book club classesZita the SpacegirlMighty JackDogmanBoneWho Was? seriesHachiko WaitsThirftBooksThe History of the World in 50 DogsKidsBooks.comBook OutletThe Malibu swimsuit from Andie Swimwear Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiny anchors are the small rituals or comforts that brings calm when the seas of life feel rough. We chat about the tiny anchors we clung to during 2020 and at other hard times of life. Plus we share the tiny anchors we keep currently and where we need to create new ones.What Are Your Tiny Anchors? Cup of Jo blog postHeather McMahanAbsolutely Not podcastPantsuit Politics podcastUnbox Boardom board game subscriptionBissell Power Fresh steam mop Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'll be back in two weeks with a new episode. In the meantime we'd love to recommend two great shows from our archives. Just search for the episode titles in your pod player:+ Reading Habits and Neighborly Grapefruit (2017)+ Summer Cozy and Hearty Bottoms (2016) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're chatting all about summer eating and drinking, from nostalgic summer foods to how to make summer dinners easier. Plus we share what drinks and eats we're looking forward to this summer including favorite recipes.Mentioned on the show:Gilbert Love episode with all of our Gilbert favesRhubarb dream barsMinty pea dipJoanna Gaines lemon pie recipeLemon icebox cupcakes from ShutterbeanEaster tote bagsMust Love Bananas frozen treatsOur episode Hell's Angels & Creativity Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends, we made it through a school year unlike any other and summer is on the horizon! We chat about how we're feeling overall as we wrap this school year plus what we will and won't be doing this summer, how we'll be keeping our kids busy, and what we'll be doing for ourselves.Mentioned on the show:"We are driven to do the right thing" episode of Pantsuit PoliticsOur 7 Things We're NOT Doing This Summer episodeHogwarts homeschool curriculum Tonto Natural Bridge state parkOld Country Inn woodfire pizzaThe Animal Fair and other storiesPlum Paper planners Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a conversation about calm parenting – the kind of parenting we aspire to practice but it's not always easy. We chat about how calm parenting aligns (or not) with our personalities, what strategies we implement, and which situations test our patience the most.Mentioned on the show:Parenting Without Power StrugglesJen HatmakerJulie Bogart (aka The Brave Learner)The Workspace for ChildrenPeaceful Parent, Happy KidsHow To Talk So Kids Will Listen, And Listen So Kids Will TalkHow To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen, And Listen So Little Kids Will TalkSiblings Without RivalryThe Whole Brain ChildFast and Free women's run hat with pony cut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come live a week with us! We're inviting you into our homes and lives for the week of April 3rd through 9th.Mentioned on the show:RISING*SHINING audioblogSpiky DastardsKrusteaz gluten free cinnamon coffee cake mixBest Laid Plans featuring Kelsey as a guestI Am I Can: 365 Affirmations for KidsNight ZookeeperBrave Writer programTeaching TextbooksSong School SpanishWoke HomeschoolingThe Four WindsGolden Slumbers Sleep – Kelsey's sleep coachHigh Protein Vegetarian CookbookFinlay Donovan is Killing ItBrooklinen percale sheetsTroop ZeroConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're big fans of personal policies and the boundaries they bring with them. We share the personal policies in our lives for things we always and never do plus the policies we're trying to adopt.Mentioned on the show:YouTube cleaning videosThe Lazy GeniusInvisibobble hair ties Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little bonus for you today! Kelsey shared the first episode of her new podcast, the RISING*SHINING audioblog. This month-long project brings the honest reflections and encouragement of Kelsey's blog posts to your ears.To hear new RISING*SHINING episodes, search for "rising shining" in your podcast player and subscribe. Read the written version of this episode: Introducing: the RISING*SHINING audioblog!Connect with Kelsey:www.risingshining.com@kelswharton / Instagram@higirlsnextdoor / The Girl Next Door PodcastThank you so much for sharing RISING*SHINING with someone who you think will enjoy it and for your reviews on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We bring our best and sometimes most annoying selves to our marriages. In honor of our upcoming wedding anniversaries in April, we share the best and worst spouse qualities for ourselves and the husbands next door.Mentioned on the show:Bluetooth headbandNothing Much Happens podcastBombas low-cut no show socks  Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We invite you into our homes as we talk about organization...and disorganization. We each share the systems that are working for us and the ones that are hot messes. Plus we're opening our junkiest junk drawers for all to see.Mentioned on the show:Organization That Works episodeThe Babysitters ClubTed LassoSeeBuy Nothing Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hooray! We rescued our 2020 Wrap Up episode from technical difficulty and are finally able to bring it to you. We reflect on the year that was 2020 as we share what was surprisingly hard, what made life better, and what we're most proud of. Plus we share our favorite books, media, and purchases from the year. Mentioned on the show:Maybe You Should Talk To SomeoneThe Lazy Genius WayTroubled BloodThe Brave LearnerBeyond the Bright SeaAsk Again, YesOur book club episode on Ask, Again, YesEnola HolmesFridaThe Babysitters ClubThe Office Ladies podcastHamiltonPantsuit PoliticsSchitt's CreekPeaky BlindersAirPods Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bring your appetite – we're talking all about plant-based eating! As a newbie vegetarian (Erica) and seasoned pro (Kelsey), we share our reasons for being plant-based, what we eat, how we feed our families, and our favorite resources for recipes.Mentioned on the show:Lentil tortilla soupField RoastPinch of YumShutterbeanMoosewood cookbooksMeatlessDinner IllustratedThe Shu Box blogTabitha BrownUltimate Instant Pot cook bookHot for Food All DayVegan Comfort ClassicsForks Over Knives cookbookVegetarian Family CookbookPerfect BarsThe Art of Simple FoodSpicy sofritas recipeEasy Lunch BoxesLululemon Everywhere Belt BagScary Stuff episode Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're pulling back the shower curtain to talk all about our bathing habits. We come clean about how we deal with hair in the drain, how often we wash our kids, and who is showering with their spouse. Plus the correct order of shower operations and honest thoughts on loofahs. Mentioned on the show:Episode: Our Hair & Unleashing the ManeEpisode: Mom 2.0 & Dry ShampooDry shampoos: Amika, Monat, Kristen EssCurly Girl MethodSenegence hair and skincare productsMoroccanoil hair productsTub ShroomColor bath tabssilicone bath cupTwo Sisters bubble bombs Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Read anything good lately? We dish about our reading habits lately, what books we've finished, and what's in our queue. Plus we share how we're navigating our in-person book club through a pandemic and chat about the books our kids are enjoying.Mentioned on the show:Erica and Kelsey on GoodreadsWhat Kind of WomanOne Line a Day five-year journalThe Vanishing HalfThe Midnight LibraryOur book club episode on How To Stop TimeThe Idea of YouHomegoingBecoming Mrs. LewisGeorgiaJust MercyStrength To LoveWhy We Can't WaitThis Tender LandOona Out of OrderThe Glass HotelThe Book of LongingsVanderbeeker seriesMaddy McGuire, CEO seriesWho Was booksErica's personal InstagramMagic Tree House seriesThe Winterborne Home for Vengeance and ValorFrom the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerKanga Room System Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a new year and we look ahead with our intentions and goals. Our conversation includes how we made time and mental space for new year planning, how we want to bring our intentions into our days, and messages of encouragement for our future selves.Mentioned on the show:10 Questions For the End of the Year (Laura Tremaine)Naming What Matters in 2021 (The Lazy Genius)@thebeyoutybureauParenting Without Power StrugglesGravity weighted blanketsSchwinn IC4 stationary bike  Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friends! We recorded a 2020 wrap-up episode but had technical difficulties with it and are still trying to recover the episode. Hopefully we can bring it to you soon! But in the meantime Kelsey recorded a quick mini-episode for you. She shares how she's making time and space to close out 2020, a couple of rituals she's putting in place now to welcome a new year, plus a few great podcast episodes she thinks you would enjoy.Mentioned on the show:Friendlier: Our year in books, 2020 Sporkful: New Year's Food ResolutionsThe Lazy Genius: My Favorite Discoveries of 2020How I Built This: Bobbi Brown, Lush CosmeticsConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gosh we miss seeing our friends! In this episode we talk about what friendship during a pandemic has looked like for us. Plus we talk about holiday traditions we have with friends and what those will look like this year.Mentioned on the show:Friendship Landscapes (our previous episode on friendship)Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. ChristmasTommy John lounge joggersNursing nightgownTommy John lounge henleySmartwool light hiking crew socks Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Budgets might not sound very festive but having a realistic holiday budget can bring merriment. We chat about how we manage holiday budgets with our spouses. Plus we share ideas for affordable gifts and ways to give back to your community if you're in a position to do so. Happy holiday budgeting everyone!Mentioned on the show:Nikki McClure calendarsDressing recipeJingle Jangle movie Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're sharing our holiday intentions as we look toward the end of this crazy year. We share how we're really doing lately and how that's impacting how we approach the holidays. Then we each share our one word intention for the holidays plus how we'll make time for ourselves and the holiday things we're most looking forward to. Mentioned on the show:Honest AdventNespresso Advent CalendarFelt advent calendarHeel GeniusThe Christmas Album by Leslie Odom Jr.Another JohnnySwim ChristmasLast year's holiday episode: Ten Things We're Not Doing This Christmas Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Combining our loves of cooking and books, today we're chatting about cookbooks. We talk about why we prefer cookbooks to online recipes and each share our tried and true favorite cookbooks. Plus we discuss cookbook storage, the cookbooks we love to gift, and the ones on our wish lists. Mentioned on the show:Joy the Baker cookbook and blogMagnolia Table cookbookHalf the Sugar, All the LoveBread and WineDinner: A Love StoryHalf-size binder Kelsey uses for her recipe binderCookbook holderSimilar to Kelsey's corner wall shelfSimilar to Kelsey's utensil bookendsCravingsShutterbean food blogMade It. Ate It. Loved It.Thug KitchenCooking Class kids' cookbookPerfect BarsNew York City Christmas puzzleInstant Pot wild rice soup Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under-buyer or over-buyer? From socks past their expiration date to an abundance of paper products, today we explore our buying habits (can you guess who's who?) and how they translate to our lives.Mentioned on the show:Over- and Under-Buyer quizPilot FriXion Clicker erasable pen Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're sharing an update on how this very different school year is going for us. Erica is homeschooling her girls and Kelsey's boys are in an online program through a local charter school. We share the challenging, the pleasantly surprising, and our tips for making it work. Whatever school looks like for you this year we are cheering for you!Mentioned on the show:Life Updates & Text Your Spouse episode where we chat about how we came to our 2020 school decisionsThe Brave LearnerKidsBooks.comVTech kids digital camera Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Fall Extravaganza! This is our 7th annual episode unabashedly dedicated to all things fall. So light a candle, grab something pumpkin spice, and get ready for fall on full blast.And speaking of fall traditions, we want to encourage you to take part in the most important fall tradition: voting! For information about voting including how to vote by mail visit Vote.org which explains everything clearly. We'll both be voting in the election this November and we hope you will too.Mentioned on the show:The Sweetness at the Bottom of the PieInspector Gamache mysteriesThe SearcherPaper bag apple pie (similar)The NesterFelt wreath tutorialOne Must Go Fall QuizScary Stuff & Biscuit CansThe Ellen Show scaresBrats and beer cheddar chowderChili with cinnamon from Run Fast Eat SlowLazy Genius podcast episode about creating a cozy fall homeLog cabin incense burnerGoodbye Summer, Hello AutumnJust Garland Etsy shop Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During this global pandemic self-care looks different even as it is evermore important. So share the ways we're taking care of ourselves across our physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional health. We hope you are finding ways to take gentle care of yourselves, friends.Mentioned on the show:Outdoor runs on the Peloton appHappy Planner Big Paper Punch 11 Hole PunchPlastic Book Binding DiscsConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back when 2020 was shiny and full of hope we shared our intentions for the year. Today we're checking in to see how those intentions have shaped our lives. We also share what we're recommitting to, what we're letting go, and what's helping us to reclaim this year that has felt so out of our control.We also want to let you know that we've decided to skip the book club episode on The Giver of Stars that we had planned to do this summer. Book club episodes takes a little more preparation and we're needing to keep things simple right now. We would still highly recommend reading or listening to the book.Mentioned on the show:Profit FirstBeyond the Bright SeaSomersaults snacks Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friends! We've had life happening lately so this week's episode will be delayed. But in the meantime we would love to hear your suggestions for our annual Fall Extravaganza episode! Send us an email at [email protected] or message us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter what school looks like for your family the joy of new school supplies can unite us all. We're sharing our favorite school supplies, recommendations for lunch boxes and backpacks, and what we're treating ourselves to for back to school.Mentioned on the show:Ticonderoga pencilsPencil sharpenerPip Squeaks markersPlastic pencil boxClear plastic supply caddyOld Navy face masksEasyLunchBoxesPlanetbox bento lunch boxLunchbots divided lunch containerYummy Toddler Food lunch container recommendationsTakeya water bottlesCamelbak water bottlesHydroflask water bottleLL Bean junior backpackF-301 pens (Kelsey's favorite)Get To Work Book plannerAnchored Women homeschool plannerPapermate Flair pensStarbucks cold brew with dark cocoa almondmilk foamNespresso coffee maker Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friends! This is the first "real time" episode we've recorded since early March and, well, a lot has changed! So instead of a book club episode we're bringing you up to speed on what's going on with us. We share how the global pandemic has been impacting our lives, what we're doing for school this year, and the things helping us stay sane. This is a hard season for us all and we are wishing you the best.Mentioned on the show:We've been going live on Instagram most weeks! Catch them all here.Bean salad as recommended by the Friendlier podcastMonopoly Deal Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In every household there's plenty of work to go around. We chat about what the breakdown looks like in our marriages: the tasks on each of our plates, how we communicate about the division of labor, and which chores we wish we could outsource forever.Mentioned on the show:Our previous episodes talking about topics in marriage: Dr. Fitness & Marriage Maintenance, Marriage & Putzy Husbands, 6 Things Happy Couples Do, Communication In Marriage & Husbands Next DoorWeeding tool@tonybakercomedy Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From playing piano and cooking to decorating and more, we reflect on how we are minor experts. Plus the minor expertise we might like to develop one day and the minor expertise we have no interest in acquiring.In Obsessions, Erica loves the book she's reading and Kelsey loves her morning smoothie. In Neighborhood News, a backyard was momentarily aflame alarmingly close to Kelsey's house.We'll be reading The Giver of Stars for our summer book club. The episode will air on July 29 so grab a copy and join us!Mentioned on the show:Happier podcast episode on becoming a minor expertThe Dearly Beloved Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"But I waaaaant it!" That's not fair!" The gimmies and whining from our kids is not our favorite. We chat about how we handle these behaviors in the moment, bigger picture strategies to head them off, and how the gimmies and whining is different between toddlers and big kids. We'll be reading The Giver of Stars for our summer book club. The episode will air on July 29 so grab a copy or listen to the audio (which we'd highly recommend) and join us!Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From sex to race and faith, kids have questions about topics that can feel tricky to talk about. We share how we handle these hard conversations in our families, which topics are most challenging for us, and our favorite resources for guidance.In Obsessions Kelsey has a new love for an old snack and Erica is bringing Hogwarts into her home.Mentioned on the show:The Baby TreeFrom Diapers to DatingIt's Not The StorkCup of Jo Talking to Kids archiveTalking to Kids About Sex5 Ways to Teach Kids About ConsentRaising Race-Conscious KidsChildren's Books With Characters of ColorHow To Teach White Kids About RaceThe Code SwitchStill ProcessingThe NodThe Conscious KidRules of Quidditch posterSpells and Charms poster Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With summer on the horizon we reflect on what we will NOT be doing this summer. Plus we share strategies to reset a hot mess of summer day for the kids and for us (not that we'll have any of those). In Obsessions, Erica is on the hunt for the perfect outdoor furniture while Kelsey is loving drawer organization. In Neighborhood News there's an adorable, unintentional therapy dog in Erica's neighborhood.Mentioned on the show:Sodynee drawer organizersIkea drawer organizers Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For spring book club we discuss Mary Beth Keane's novel Ask Again, Yes which asks, "how much can a family forgive?" Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're chatting about keeping a kitchen, from favorite appliances and tools, to pantry staples and tips for cleaning and organizing. In Obsessions Erica is getting hydrated and Kelsey can't stop making banana bread. In Neighborhood News Erica spotted a not-so-welcome neighbor.Our spring book club episode will air May 6 and we'll be reading Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane.Mentioned on the show:Cuisinart Grind and BrewKitchen Aid Stand MixerInstant PotLodge cast iron dutch ovenWüsthof knivesCookie scoopMagnetic knife storageStainless steel measuring cups and spoonsNorwex kitchen ragsClean Mama baking soda sink scrubLiquid IV packetsHalf the Sugar, All The Love Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.