The Girl Next Door Podcast

This episode is sponsored by Destinations with Character, a travel agency with extensive experience planning family friendly vacations including Disney destinations and cruises. Let travel agent Maryanne Walsh plan your next family vacation at no additional cost to you. You can find Destinations with Character on Facebook and Instagram, and email: [email protected]. Thank you for supporting the brands that support our show!Siblings can be your best friend and your biggest annoyance, sometimes all in the same day! We chat about the sibling relationships we have and the siblings we're raising. In Obsessions Erica has a new favorite source for affordable art while Kelsey adds to her list of old lady obsessions. In Neighborhood News there are reckless drivers a bit too close to Erica's house and quite the gang of neighbor friends on Kelsey's street.Mentioned on the show:Siblings Without RivalryHappier podcastBFF Print ShopVick's Sweet Dreams Cool Mist humidifier 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.

Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you today! With the gift-giving season upon us, we're sharing several of our favorite things that we think would make great presents. We have ideas for kids and adults and at all price ranges. Plus we share what we each like to have for ourselves around the holidays to keep our spirits jolly. In Neighborhood News, Kelsey keeps spotting cars with a sense of humor.Mentioned on the show:LoopyCase for smartphonesTortoise shell earringsLab Hygge candle in ShelterIllustrated Harry Potter booksRun Fast, Eat Slow cookbookSonos speakersUmbra house-shaped tissue box coversInflatable lounge chairRaniaco LED book lightMagnetic book marksBook-themed tote bag: I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie, Ann Patchett ideal bookshelfKindle PaperwhiteBooks illustrated by Sophie BlackallYetiGrounds and Hounds Coffee CompanyGames: Qwixx, Five Crown, Yahtzee, Qwinto, Farkel and Spicy FarkelGiant whiteboard decalYellena James art printsLindsay Letters printsBumpkins reusable snack bagsRed lips via Cactus Wren BeautyStackable wrapping storage caddyGift wrap organizerPrecut parchment paperFresh balsam candle 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 time for fall book club! We're discussing Ann Patchett's new novel, The Dutch House, described as "a dark fairy" tale set over five decades with rich characters. 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 detailed peek into how we spent a recent Thursday as we recount a day in the life of the Girls Next Door! In Obsessions Erica is recommending a funny, moving, and beautiful television show while Kelsey shares something making traveling more organized. In Neighborhood News Kelsey was caught napping on the job.Mentioned on the show:Day In The Life & Unwelcome RVs our past episode chronicling our dayThe Eyre AffairFleabagNalgene travel bottlesConnect 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] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support for the podcast comes from iheartsedona, a three bedroom, three bathroom vacation rental in beautiful Sedona, Arizona where we have loved staying over the years. Find pictures and prices at www.iheartsedona.com. Mention The Girl Next Door Podcast when inquiring about your next vacation for 10% off your stay. Thank you for supporting the brands that support our show!We're reading The Dutch House by Ann Patchett for our fall book club. That episode will air November 6 so grab a copy and join us!What's everyone eating at your house? We dish about the logistics of who eats what and when at our houses. We also share current challenges around feeding our families plus some back pocket recipes that are usually slam dunks. In Obsessions Kelsey has found something to keep dinner conversation from going off the rails and Erica is reveling in the perfect fall drink. In Neighborhood News, a familiar house is for sale.Mentioned on the show:Feeding A Family & Baby Shoes episodeInkwell Press Meal Planner insertsTable Topics FamilyPumpkin Cream Cold Brew 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.

Support for the podcast comes from Copper Quail Style, bringing you apparel and home decor inspired by a desert lifestyle. All clothing and letterpress prints are locally designed and made in Gilbert, AZ. Use the checkout code GIRLNEXTDOOR and receive free shipping on your order.Support also comes from the Double the Fun podcast hosted by Amy Brown, a longtime listener of the show and the mom of boy-girl toddler twins. Double The Fun shares the joys and challenges of motherhood and of parenting multiples. Double The Fun can be found on multiple podcasting platforms such as Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also connect on the Double the Fun Podcast Community Facebook page.You know what time it is – it's FALL EXTRAVAGANZA! Join us for an overly enthusiastic multi-sensory fall experience complete with thematic apparel. Along the way we sniff candles, discuss fall bucket lists, and find out which fall tradition Erica is and which fall food Kelsey is. In Obsessions Erica finds a crunchy soup topper and Kelsey discovers the perfect parenting ballad. In Neighborhood News the realtor selling Erica's old house is venturing into some interesting, if questionable, tactics.Mentioned on the show:Leaves candleArizona Highways magazineAmy Anne Tees (Happy Fall Y'all)Little Mama Shirt Shop (Fall-elujah)Joy the Baker creamy pumpkin pie barsPumpkin cream cold brewApple cider autumn sangriaKelle Hampton fall bucket listKelsey's Fall Pinterest boardBooks: The Ox Cart Man, Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, Yellow Time, Lawrence in the Fall, Autumn Story, The Night Circus, In Cold Blood, The Music Shop, The Watchmaker's Apprentice, Inspector Gamache novels, Case HistoriesSuper Healthy Lentil SoupSlow Cooker Chicken & Dumpling SoupLentil Tortilla SoupWhich Fall Tradition Are You?Ellen Scares 2019Which Cozy Fall Food Matches Your Personality?Joy the Baker Sweet Potato PieYou Need To Calm Down 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.

Support for the podcast comes from iheartsedona, a three bedroom, three bathroom vacation rental in beautiful Sedona, Arizona where we have loved staying over the years. Mention The Girl Next Door Podcast when inquiring about your next vacation for 10% off your stay. Find pictures and prices at www.iheartsedona.com. Thank you for supporting the brands that support our show!Today we chat about the important topic of mental health. We discuss how we know the status of our mental health, when we've been though periods of poor mental health, and strategies for good mental health hygiene. In obsessions Erica has some new kicks and Kelsey has found an indulgent but healthy-ish treat. In Neighborhood News, everyone is still retreating from the heat.Related past episodes and mentioned on the show:Taking the Temperature of Your LifeNike MetconsChocolate HummusConnect 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.

Support for the show comes from iheartsedona, a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom vacation rental in beautiful Sedona, Arizona where we have loved staying over the years. Find pictures and prices at www.iheartsedona.com. Mention The Girl Next Door Podcast when inquiring about your next vacation for 10% off your stay. Let's chat about kid chores and responsibilities! We share our chore philosophies, what chores our kids are doing, and strategies for getting started on kid chores. In obsessions Kelsey has an afternoon routine that helps to beat the heat and Erica has a new go-to dinner. In Neighborhood News, it's hot. So hot.Mentioned on the show:Lazy Genius kid chore systemThe Opposite of Spoiled 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 as we work up a sweat chatting about working out! We cover the clothes we wear, strategies for getting ourselves to the gym, feelings about home workouts, and more. In obsessions Erica gives an update on her lovely "stable" and Kelsey is putting her name on everything. In neighborhood news, Kelsey shares a cautionary tale about desert plants.Mentioned on the show:CribbageBody Combat Body PumpOrange Theory High FitnessMinted name labels 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.

Our summer book club pick – A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams – will put you in a beachy mood even if the ocean is nowhere near. 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 half-way through 2019! So we check in on our goals to see how we're doing: we evaluate where we need to make progress, if there's anything we want to let go of, and celebrate unexpected accomplishments. In Obsessions we have summer on the mind. Erica is loving a cold and caffeinated morning beverage. Kelsey is loving shorts that keep sweat at bay. In Neighborhood News there was drama trying to get coffee.Mentioned on the show:Erica redid her master bedroomStarbucks cold brew with salted cream cold foamPatagonia Quandry quick dry shortsConnect 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.

You asked and we answered – we've got an episode of listener questions! We chat about the dream vacation we'd take together, how we find time to read, tips for parenting toddlers, and more. Kelsey shares a breakfast obsession and Erica has found the perfect summer footwear. In Neighborhood News we had a sighting of one of Gilbert's most eccentric characters.Mentioned on the show:Previous episode answering listener questions: Listener Questions & Short ShortsOur episode all about reading: Reading Habits & Neighborly GrapefruitOur episode about toddlers: Parenting Toddlers & Nothing Is EasyOur episode Taking The Temperature Of Your Life & Inbox HonestyFrittata muffinsWomen's Neida Eva Two Band Slide Sandals 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 opening up our makeup bags and bathroom drawers to share the tried and true beauty/personal care products we can't live without. Then we share the runners-up that aren't quite all-star status plus the future favorites we're desperate to find.Mentioned on the show:For all Senegence products, check out Erica's Cactus Wren Beauty Facebook page. She talked about the following favorites: Senegence Silk Pore and Wrinkle Minimizer, Senegence Color Correcting Tinted Moisturizer, ShadowSense eyeshadow, Senegence Lip Balm, LashSense Volume Intense Waterproof Mascara, Senegence Hair SprayUrban Decay Eyeshadow Primer PotionPaula's Choice toner, exfoliator, and daily moisturizing lotionPaula's Choice Shine StopperMorphe M439 brushCinema Secrets brush cleanerRusk Multi 12-in-1 Miracle W8less TreatmentSchmidt's DeodorantAcure Brightening Face MaskSmashbox concealerReal Techniques setting brushMegababe deodorant 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 chat about our parenting experiences of raising girls and raising boys: what we love about raising girls and boys, the values we hope to instill in them, and what we think would be hard about raising the opposite gender. Along the way we discover that we both have strong thoughts on gendered clothing and the phrase "boy mom." Mentioned on the show:Many Ways to Be a Girl, but One Way to Be a BoyJoanna Goddard on Forever35 podcastCup of Jo, Joanna Goddard's blog How to teach kids about consent from Cup of JoWhere the Crawdads SingDandy Blend 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.

Our kids are out for school this week so summer is upon us! This week we chat about the summer plans and routines we hope to implement so that the whole family enjoys the season. Plus a summer candle sniff quiz!Mentioned on the show:Just structured enough summer schedule by Sarah PowersKid KitsYoung House LoveA Court of Thorns and Roses seriesRainbow to do list sticky notes 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 share several "perfect things" in our lives – those items that not only fulfill a need but do it so well they bring a little extra joy to our lives. This episode is inspired by an episode of the Friendlier podcast on the same topic.Small spatulasLittle Hands card holderHummingbird Nectar BottleHalf-size recipe binder + half sheet page protectorsMakeup removing reusable clothsMakeup removing reusable roundsFlossersMakeup travel caseTempur-Pedic Symphony pillowJuno sports braTitle Nine sports brasSkagen watchesTinker watchesDaniel Wellington 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 our spring book club we're discussing the best-selling and critically acclaimed memoir Educated by Tara Westover.Mentioned on the show:Essential oil company run by Tara's motherNew York Times Educated discussion questionsThe Glass Castle 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.

*Unfortunately there's some audio distortion around the 8:50 timestamp so we wanted to make you awareWe share the sage wisdom we've learned being 30-somethings. Plus the advice we'd give our 20 year old selves and how we feel about getting closer to the big 4-0.Mentioned on the show:Glennon Doyle Kelsey's monthly goals blog postsGhiradelli dark chocolate sea salt caramel 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.

To talk about communication in marriage we're joined by special guests: the husbands next door! They'll chime in as we describe each of our communication styles and tell tales of communication in marriage gone awry. Then, Erica and Kelsey share their tips for good marriage communication.Mentioned on the show:Past episode about marriageFavorites from Kelsey's winter capsule wardrobe: white/navy striped long sleeve shirt, Madewell high rise skinny jeans, J. Crew quilted field jacket (purchased on Ebay), mustard cardigan (from Target but no longer available)Erica's Clavinova pianoConnect 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.

"Does anybody else feel like they're in trouble at the post office?" We ask this important question and others as we discuss everything about errands. We talk errand strategies, which ones we love and loathe, and how to include (or not) kids on errands. We also have a special spring edition candle sniff quiz!Mentioned on the show:Google Keep 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.

What would it be like to live for years and years (and years and years)? We glimpse the possibilities as we discuss our winter book club pick, the novel How To Stop Time about love that spans centuries, by Matt Haig.Mentioned on the show:The Time Traveler's WifeMing the clamRadiolab episode Be Careful What You Plan For about a really old treeConnect 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.

Glorious when it's good, baffling and frustrating when it's not: today we're talking all about kid behavior! We talk about our parenting philosophies, what's going well, and what's challenging at each of our houses currently. Plus our favorite parenting resources.Mentioned on the show:Unruffled podcastSticker chartsSand timersStory Pirates, Becoming Mother Nature, Young Ben Franklin podcastsIgnore It!How To Talk So Little Kids Will ListenParenting With Love And LogicHow To Be A Happier ParentSuppernannyThe Mom Hour grumpiness episodeThe Happiest Toddler On The BlockPeaceful Parent, Happy KidsBedtime Math book and websiteFuller HouseConnect 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.

This episode is sponsored by The Bali Market offering multi-purpose Turkish towels backed by a minimalist philosophy. Our listeners can get 20% off their purchase by using the code GIRLNEXTDOOR at checkout. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that support our show!S U R P R I S E! We've got an extra ep for you this week all about cleaning bathrooms: the challenges, the products we use, and how nervous we'd be if the Queen had to make a pit stop at our house. Plus tips for keeping bathrooms tidy day to day and for getting kids involved in cleaning.Also, a reminder that our next book club episode is coming up on March 13. We’ll be reading Matt Haig’s novel How To Stop Time. Grab a copy and join us!Mentioned on the show:Clean Mama Method Foaming Bathroom Cleaner Eucalyptus MintBon Ami cleaning scrubEmily Ley on Jen Hatmaker's podcast For The LoveGlasses that block blue lightCopper disc earrings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate this month of love we are chatting all about love languages. We share what love languages we speak, the ones our husbands speak, and whether we need an interpreter. Plus how love languages can be helpful in other areas of life.Things mentioned on the show:The 5 Love Languages quiz and descriptionsCookie date nightsBombas socksOur episode where we shared our messy closets 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.

Although you might know us as podcasters, Erica and Kelsey are writers at heart and this year we are both writing nonfiction book proposals. On this episode we chat about how we started writing, what we’re working on now, and the nuts and bolts of getting words onto the page.Also: Sign up for our quarterly newsletter by entering your email address on our website. Our winter book club pick is How To Stop Time by Matt Haig. The episode will air on March 13 so grab a copy of the book and join us! **the date was updated after we recorded the showMentioned on the show:Erica's book Candid Classroom: What Parents Want To Know And Teachers Want To Tell ThemErica's blog LaddventureKelsey's blog RISING*SHININGKelsey's personal essays have been published in Remedy Quarterly, but unfortunately aren't available onlineKelsey wrote articles about research like this as part of her job as a science writer at Arizona State University for six yearsOur personal Instagram accounts: Erica and KelseyErica's writing candle is Capri Blue – Volcano candleThe Art of the Book Proposal 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 each share three organization systems that are working really well for us right now, from school routines and incoming papers, to makeup and more. Plus we each share an area of our lives that needs organization. Then join us as we have to show the other the messiest closet in our homes and what we've stuffed inside.Mentioned on the show:makeup towerbidetflannel wipesreusable cotton roundsOur episode about laundry: Laundry & Sudsy SundayOur episode featuring "what's in your purse?": Hell's Angels & CreativityMarvelous Mrs. MaiselConnect 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 the sixth season of The Girl Next Door Podcast! As we do every year, we're sharing our intentions and goals for the year. Erica's word for 2019 is LITTLE and Kelsey's is FLOURISH. Plus we record messages for our future selves to listen to at the end of the year. We are manifesting big things! We snack on fortune cookies that might have telling messages for our years.Mentioned on the show:Beasts of Extraordinary CircumstancesMrs. Claus's Cookies beerConnect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly 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.

Warning! At the beginning of the episode during our snack we discuss Santa and you might not want little ears to listen. But after that the coast is clear.With the end of the year approaching we reflect on 2018 and share our personal highlights plus the best books, movies, products, meals, and podcasts we enjoyed. We also year from past Erica and Kelsey to see if the years we predicted came true. We snack on the ultimate holiday cookie: dark chocolate covered peppermint Joe-Joe's and the not so ultimate pfeffernusse.Things we mention on the show:Episode of The Nuanced Life with discussion of therapyKelsey on GoodreadsThe Heart's Invisible Furies (Erica recommends the audiobook)Bad Blood (audiobook)The Great AloneThe Magnolia Table CookbookGirl, Wash Your FaceLittle Fires EverywhereWhere the Crawdads SingImagine Me GoneGet Out A Star is BornCulinary DropoutKelsey's standing desk (desk built to be standing desk height which for Kelsey is 41 inches)Tommy John lounge joggersThe Glitter Revival earringsPink YetiInstant PotSenegence mascaraOur episode all about podcasts we loveSlow Burn (both seasons)Jen Hatmarker's For the Love! podcastThe Mom HourStraight and Curly podcast ep 2018 Year in ReviewFinishLouise Penny mystery novelsTana French mystery novelsThe Silkworm Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly 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.

The holidays are here! But along with the merriment the season can also bring stress. We have tips and encouragement for you about self-care and managing stress during the winter holidays.First, we tried out a juniper latte and it's not as scary as Kelsey feared. Then we talk about ways to manage stress and prioritize self-care around the holiday topics of:+ Getting the "perfect" gift for everyone+ Travel+ Expectations for Christmas morning to be "perfect"+ Extended family+ Hosting+ Indulgent foods everywhere+ A packed calendarThings we mention on the show:Highlights magazineRXBarsOver the River and Through the Woods - The Mom HourDecember Intentions for Busy Mom - The Mom HourTommy John lounge pants  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a very hyggelig episode we discuss all things hygge. First, we take a hygge quiz to find out how hygge we each are. Then we share our hygge wins and challenges. We both decide we need emergency hygge bags in our lives ASAP.Mentioned on the show: Tommy John underwear. Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly 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 our fall book club we are discussing Laurie Frankel's novel This Is How It Always Is. In the book, parents Rosie and Penn, and their family of five children, must come to terms with the true identity of the youngest boy, Claude, who wants to be a girl. During the episode we also mention a book we discussed previously, The Heart's Invisible Furies.Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with French press coffee sweetened with Iconic Cocktail Cascara Vanilla mixer and crunch Honeycrisp apples dusted with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice – delicious!On the show, we chat about the family dynamics and values we grew up with. Then we talk about the dynamics and values we are trying to instill in our families and how we're trying to do that.Things we mention on the show:The Baby TreeIt's NOT the Stork!Siblings Without RivalryHappy Stitch Shop our listeners can use code "Erica15" for 15% off! Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly 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 the episode that needs no introduction. But if we were going to give it an introduction we would say: Grab your pumpkin spice latte, find a pumpkin patch, and light all your fall candles: it's Fall Extravaganza! There's a thorough fall snack tasting followed by the annual fall candle blind sniff test, Falliday gifts, and discussion at great length of fall habits, activities, fashion AND MORE. You know what they* say, "It's not fall until it's Fall Extravaganza!"*Erica and KelseyConnect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly-ish 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!Things we mention on the show:Spilled Milk podcastFall treats from Trader Joe's:Pumpkin Cranberry CrispsGreek Yogurt in Pumpkin and Apple Caramel flavorsMaple Leaf CookiesPumpkin Joe Joe'sCandy Corn PopcornDairy Queen Pumpkin Pie BlizzardPumpkin Caramel KringleSmitten Kitchen pumpkin cinnamon rollsNot Perfect Linen shopMustard cardigan - found!Goodbye Summer, Hello AutumnAnd Then Comes HalloweenPumpkin SoupOx Cart ManIn NovemberThe Little TreeThe Night CircusA Gentleman in MoscowFall fringe earrings from The Glitter Revival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Epic! a digital subscription library for kids in preschool through age 12 that we both enjoyed using with our kids. Listeners can get a two month trial of Epic! for free by visiting www.getepic.com and using the promo code NEIGHBOR.We want to make sure you know that our next book club book will be This Is How It Always Is so grab a copy and join us for the next Girl Next Door Book Club in November!We chat all about those indispensable and distracting devices that we all now carry around: our phones! We wax nostalgically about the phones of our past and what we thought about texting when it first appeared. Then we talk about how we use our phones today and how healthy our habits are around phone use. Plus we share our favorite apps and the apps we wish someone would invent.Things we mention on the show:Society6 and Kelsey's wood grain phone caseThe joy of missing outA Beautiful Mess, Canva, and VSCO photo editing appsMy Fitness PalPocketcast podcast appGoogle KeepPepperplateT. Alan Wood Designs and the desk Kelsey bought (customized to be standing height) Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly 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 so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Epic! a digital subscription library for kids in preschool through age 12 that we both enjoyed using with our kids. Listeners can get a two month trial of Epic! for free by visiting www.getepic.com and using the promo code NEIGHBOR.We both sent little kindergartners to school for the first time this year so we're talking all about that sweet first school year. We chat about how to get kids ready for kindergarten and what the first day and weeks have been like for us. We're also sharing some tips about school routines that will make everyone's life easier. And Kelsey reports on some misadventures on bike commuting to school. If you have school-aged kids Erica's book Candid Classroom: What Parents Want to Know and Teachers Want to Tell Them is a great resource!Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly 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 are side hustling ladies but lately it seems everyone has a side hustle. It can look easy and fun but that's usually not the whole picture. We've pulling back the curtain to talk about the side hustles we've had and what we have going on now – including this podcast and both of our writing careers. We talk about what we've learned, whether we make money from our side hustles, and what advice we have for side hustlers out there.Things we mention on the show:Erica's business, Lips by LaddCopper Quail StyleKelsey's blog, RISING*SHININGKelsey's other podcast, MatrimoneyElise Cripe and her Get To Work BookAn interview with Toni Morrison and how she got started writingThe War of ArtBird by BirdGlennon Melton DoyleBig Magic (and our book club episode on it!)I Know How She Does It168 Hours#amwritingHow I Built This podcastHappier in HollywoodWhy We WriteErica's cute zippered cactus pouch for cordsYogi Refreshing Mint Vital energy teaLemony lentil soup  Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter to get behind the scenes peeks and be the first to hear about upcoming topics.We love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For summer book club we discuss Tayari Jones' novel An American Marriage about a newly married couple ripped apart by forces beyond their control.Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly 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 back to school season here in our neighborhood so we're chatting about home efficiency. From comparing calendars with a spouse at the beginning of the week to packing lunches early (and even outsourcing the task to kids!) we're sharing how we keep things running smoothly when life gets busy. Plus identifying some areas where we could use some help.Kelsey is loving her new gorgeous jewelry organizer from The Knotted Wood Etsy shop. Erica is OBSESSED with her new pink 30 oz Yeti Rambler. Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly 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 inviting you to our dinner tables and honestly sharing what we ate for a week with our families (including what foods children refused and when our menu plans went off the rails).Things we mention on the show:Homemade waffles from the Joy the Baker CookbookPasta salad with roasted carrotsTofurky sausageTrader Joe's Southwestern Chopped SaladEgg roll bowlBetter than tuna saladQuay sunglassesDIFF EyewearConnect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Young Woodworkers. Listeners can get 50% off their first shipment of a Young Woodworkers kit subscription using this link: youngwoodworkers.com/nextdoor Thank you!We chat about how we spent time outside when we were kids and how we get sunshine and fresh air now with our families. We recount our best and worst outdoor memories (scary creatures make an appearance) and give advice for incorporating low-pressure outdoors time with your family.Things we mention:Sol Duc Hot SpringsMogollon Rim in ArizonaTrader Joe's Coconut Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate  Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Don't forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter!We love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Young Woodworkers. Listeners can get 50% off their first shipment of a Young Woodworkers kit subscription using this link: youngwoodworkers.com/nextdoor Thank you!In this episode, we are talking all about the cars in our life: car memories from growing up, our first cars, the cars we drive now (and how clean or messy they are), and weird driving habits.Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We evaluate the current state of our summer wardrobes, each share our five summer essentials, and discuss our bathing suit situations.Things we mention:Universal Thread racerback knit tank topA New Day flowy tank top5" chino navy shorts from J. CrewLululemon Energy sports braOld Navy flip flopsHavianasLularoeAgnes and DoraKelsey's Boden swimsuits: one (in navy/ivory stripe), twoSwimsuits for All JantzenPaula's Choice Resist moisturizer with SPF 50Paula's Choice Shine StopperNARS The Multiple in orgasmGold Standard whey protein   Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.We love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for book club as we discuss John Boyne's rich, epic novel of Cyril Avery's life, The Heart's Invisible Furies. Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reflect on the tough seasons of life that we've lived through, how we got through them and what we learned. We also chat about how we try to support friends going through hard times.Things we mention:How to offer sincere condolencesWhat to say to a grieving friendHow to write a condolence noteLouise Penny's Inspector Gammache series Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter on our website girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelsey shares some big job news - she quit her job! So we chat all about what it's like to quit a job to follow a creative passion. Erica shares her experience doing this several years ago and Kelsey shares details about how she came to her decision and what she'll be doing now. It will definitely include podcasting with Erica in the daylight hours.Things we mention:Conscious ClothingEarrings from ABLETrader Joe's: toasted coconut granola + Greek yogurt with honey, salt and pepper potato chips, and cooked gyro slicesConnect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're dishing about how and when we listen to podcasts, our favorite podcasts, and which podcasts hosts we'd love to hang out with in real life.Things we mention:PocketcastsFor the LoveThe RelevantGoal DiggerThe Mom Hour and their recent episode with an update on Meagan's divorceYoung House Love Has A Podcast#AmWritingHappier in HollywoodReply AllForever35FriendlierBest of Both WorldsHow I Built ThisStill ProcessingNote to SelfArmchair Expert with Dax ShepardSpilled MilkConversations with TylerFreakonomicsTony RobbinsThe Rubin ReportSoftware Engineering DailyDear Mr. PotterStory PiratesPickleWow in the WorldCircle RoundObsessionsErica is obsessed with SUGARFIX jewelry and Universal Threads at Target. Kelsey is obsessed with nachos. Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about what our hair looks like when it's completely in its natural state and how we style it. Then we walk down memory lane and talk of hair styles past and what influences our styles as we were learning to manage our hair. We chat about how we care for and style our hair today, what our hair assets are and what challenges we're working with.Things we mention:Moroccan Oil Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner Moroccan Oil treatmentBed Head Control Freak SerumKristin Ess Air Dry CremeTresemme Extra Firm ControlRusk Texture SprayHairArt Ceramic Tourmaline Flat IronTrader Joe's 3-in-1 shampooTrader Joe's Nourishing ConditionerTrader Joe's Hair MaskIt's a 10 miracle leave-in productLoma Calming CremeHairstory New WashOil slick hair colorRose gold hair colorAsymmetrical bob cutObsessionsErica is loving her tinted car windows and Kelsey is obsessed with her new quilted field jacket from J. Crew (sold out online but Kelsey purchased hers on eBay!).Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter on the left side of our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CookiesWe enjoyed Joy the Baker's browned butter chocolate chip cookies from Kelsey's freezer. They are VERY good.Taking the temperature of your lifeEveryone needs to take time to step back and reflect on how things are going. We chat about how we each know when things are going well and what red flags tell us they aren't. We also share what we do keep this self-reflection time in our lives.Things we mention:Visualizing the Grand Canyon from Cup of JoPlaying Big by Tara MohrOur past episode on busyness and keeping the pace of life manageableObsessionsKelsey is loving her digital organization situation including a new way to manage her Gmail, making lists on Google Keep, and saving online articles using Instapaper. Erica is loving an entire meal situation courtesy of Trader Joe's including these lentil wraps, lemon elderflower soda, and their frozen fruit tarte.Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Our monthly newsletter comes out today! Sign up on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Sign up for The Friendly Reading Experience with the Friendlier podcast!CocktailWe sip on Trader Joe's rhubarb and strawberry soda with Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin.Book ClubWe read and really enjoyed Ruth Hogan's The Keeper of Lost Things. It was a cozy book with rich characters and we would recommend it! Contrary to Kelsey's early expectations this is NOT a book about gnomes. Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter on our website.We love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our next book club episode when we read The Keeper of Lost ThingsCocktailGinny Weasley: Barr Hill gin, freshly squeezed orange juice, Iconic Cocktail ginga syrup. Thanks for naming the cocktail, Abby of Friendlier!6 Things Happy Things DoWe each share our top three things we think help contribute to having a healthy and happy relationship.Qwixx is the quick and fun dice game that Kelsey loves.ObsessionsKelsey is obsessed with Hamilton after seeing the production. Erica is feeling amazing in her new Wit and Wisdom Ab-solution Stretch Skinny Jeans.Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.