We reflect on how the year is going so far, remind ourselves of our words for the year, and look ahead to the second half of 2023.Life latelySarah’s children are at sleep away camp for the first time.Abby recently did a refresh of her indoor plants.Reading latelySarah read and loved You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir by Maggie Smith.Abby listened to Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.Eating latelyAbby and her family have been harvesting their homegrown blackberries.Sarah enjoyed a seafood boil on a recent beach trip.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reflect on how the year is going so far, remind ourselves of our words for the year, and look ahead to the second half of 2023.Life latelySarah’s children are at sleep away camp for the first time.Abby recently did a refresh of her indoor plants.Reading latelySarah read and loved <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273812-you-could-make-this-place-beautiful" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir</a> by Maggie Smith.Abby listened to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58733693-remarkably-bright-creatures" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Remarkably Bright Creatures</a> by Shelby Van Pelt.Eating latelyAbby and her family have been harvesting their homegrown blackberries.Sarah enjoyed a seafood boil on a recent beach trip.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/2023/07/04/midyear-check-in/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Midyear check in

PreferencesWe share our preferences in our lifestyles, food, music, tv/movies, books, and socializing, as well as how our they have changed over time and whether they align with our spouses' preferences.Life latelyAbby's battling the lice that made their way into her home.Sarah's family is preparing for an egg drop competition. Reading latelyAbby read the queer, young adult romance Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth.Sarah read Laura Bates' Men Who Hate Women, which she heard about through an interview with the author on the Offline podcast.Eating latelySarah is enjoying homemade sushi, using this Instant Pot sushi rice recipe.Abby found a simple and delicious recipe for pork shoulder.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreferencesWe share our preferences in our lifestyles, food, music, tv/movies, books, and socializing, as well as how our they have changed over time and whether they align with our spouses' preferences.Life latelyAbby's battling the lice that made their way into her home.Sarah's family is preparing for an egg drop competition. Reading latelyAbby read the queer, young adult romance <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55100346-not-my-problem?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Not My Problem</a> by Ciara Smyth.Sarah read Laura Bates' <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48635408-men-who-hate-women---from-incels-to-pickup-artists?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=r4UuiFY0pQ&amp;rank=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Men Who Hate Women</a>, which she heard about through <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-the-internet-is-radicalizing-young-men/id1610392666?i=1000610253513" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">an interview with the author on the Offline podcast.</a>Eating latelySarah is enjoying homemade sushi, using <a href="https://thefoodieeats.com/instant-pot-sushi-rice-recipe/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this Instant Pot sushi rice recipe</a>.Abby found a <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/141678/slow-cooker-pulled-pork/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">simple and delicious recipe</a> for pork shoulder.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Our preferences

With this episode, we're starting a new schedule for Friendlier. We’ve decided to release new episodes on the first Tuesday of each month, instead of every other week, as we’ve been doing. As our lives have gotten busier, it’s been tough to fit in podcasting, but we love this creative project and connecting with all of you, so we’re hopeful that the new schedule will help us continue to fit the pod into our lives.Life latelySarah and E enjoyed seeing Annie together.Abby has a nest of baby birds on her front door wreath. Reading latelySarah loved Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld.Abby is deep into The Ravenels series by Lisa Kleypas.Looking ahead to summerWe discuss our summer plans and aspirations, as well as how this summer will be different from summers past. Eating latelyAbby introduced her children to toaster strudel.Sarah was inspired to make shrimp tacos.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With this episode, we're starting a new schedule for Friendlier. We’ve decided to release new episodes on the first Tuesday of each month, instead of every other week, as we’ve been doing. As our lives have gotten busier, it’s been tough to fit in podcasting, but we love this creative project and connecting with all of you, so we’re hopeful that the new schedule will help us continue to fit the pod into our lives.Life latelySarah and E enjoyed seeing Annie together.Abby has a nest of baby birds on her front door wreath. Reading latelySarah loved <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62628727-romantic-comedy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Romantic Comedy</a> by Curtis Sittenfeld.Abby is deep into <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/162445-the-ravenels" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Ravenels</a> series by Lisa Kleypas.Looking ahead to summerWe discuss our summer plans and aspirations, as well as how this summer will be different from summers past. Eating latelyAbby introduced her children to toaster strudel.Sarah was inspired to make shrimp tacos.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/2023/05/02/looking-ahead-to-summer/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Looking ahead to summer

K-12 school experiencesWe share the highs and lows of our experiences in elementary, middle, and high school.Life latelyAbby has poison ivy.Sarah just got back from the SEC gymnastics championships in Georgia.Reading latelyAbby enjoyed the cozy fantasy The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna.Sarah read Jennette McCurdy's memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died.Eating latelySarah's family is having pancakes for breakfast nearly every day.Abby's enjoying hearty salads for lunch at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

K-12 school experiencesWe share the highs and lows of our experiences in elementary, middle, and high school.Life latelyAbby has poison ivy.Sarah just got back from the SEC gymnastics championships in Georgia.Reading latelyAbby enjoyed the cozy fantasy <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60018635-the-very-secret-society-of-irregular-witches?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=h8onimaeOC&amp;rank=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches</a> by Sangu Mandanna.Sarah read Jennette McCurdy's memoir <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59364173-i-m-glad-my-mom-died?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=9Cpema1Ked&amp;rank=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">I'm Glad My Mom Died</a>.Eating latelySarah's family is having pancakes for breakfast nearly every day.Abby's enjoying hearty salads for lunch at work. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Our K-12 school experiences

We discuss what we want more of and less of, as well as things that are just right in our lives.Life latelySarah took the kids to their first public meeting.The neighbors fixed the fence at Abby's house.Reading latelySarah enjoyed Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel.Abby got into the cozy fantasy/romance Legends &amp; Lattes by Travis Baldree.Eating latelyAbby resurrected a childhood frozen favorite: Mrs. T's Pierogies.Sarah brought back delicious gummy bears and chocolate from Germany.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss what we want more of and less of, as well as things that are just right in our lives.Life latelySarah took the kids to their first public meeting.The neighbors fixed the fence at Abby's house.Reading latelySarah enjoyed <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58446227-sea-of-tranquility" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sea of Tranquility</a> by Emily St. John Mandel.Abby got into the cozy fantasy/romance <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61242426-legends-lattes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Legends &amp; Lattes</a> by Travis Baldree.Eating latelyAbby resurrected a childhood frozen favorite: Mrs. T's Pierogies.Sarah brought back delicious gummy bears and chocolate from Germany.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/2023/03/21/more-and-less/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

More and less

TechnologyWe share our most used tech in daily life, technology other people seem to love but we don't, favorite tech related to kids/parenting, and our technology aspirations. Links we mentioned:Kindle strapWireless headphonesWyndy appCalm appLife latelyAbby shares that her beloved cat, Duncan, passed away last month.Sarah just got back from a ten day to trip to Germany.Reading latelyAbby listened to, and loved, Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.Sarah read the tennis novel Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid.Eating latelySarah a new to her dining experience--Michelin star restaurants in Berlin.Abby tried a sheet pan dinner with roasted veggies and sausage.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TechnologyWe share our most used tech in daily life, technology other people seem to love but we don't, favorite tech related to kids/parenting, and our technology aspirations. Links we mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fintie-Kindle-Paperwhite-Generation-2021-Signature/dp/B09MQ8LCS7/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1EKA3W3E4EIGO&amp;keywords=kindle+paperwhite+case+with+strap&amp;qid=1677937096&amp;sprefix=kindle+paperwhite+case+with+strap%2Caps%2C257&amp;sr=8-8" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kindle strap</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NNBBY8F?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wireless headphones</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wyndy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wyndy app</a></li><li><a href="https://www.calm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Calm app</a></li></ul> Life latelyAbby shares that her beloved cat, Duncan, passed away last month.Sarah just got back from a ten day to trip to Germany.Reading latelyAbby listened to, and loved, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57926137-black-cake?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=x15qoYdzXp&amp;rank=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Black Cake</a> by Charmaine Wilkerson.Sarah read the tennis novel <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60435878-carrie-soto-is-back?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=ydmPe4j5el&amp;rank=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Carrie Soto is Back</a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid.Eating latelySarah a new to her dining experience--Michelin star restaurants in Berlin.Abby tried a <a href="https://madaboutfood.co/chicken-apple-sausage-sheet-pan-supper/#tasty-recipes-4156" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">sheet pan dinner</a> with roasted veggies and sausage.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Technology

We talk about cultivating a family food culture: what we want food and eating to feel like in our families, what is working and not working in our family food experience, and resources that we’ve used in developing family food culture. Links we mentioned:Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse ReschVirginia Sole-Smith’s InstagramEllyn Satter’s Division of ResponsibilityVisible ChildLife latelySarah and Neil rented and watched Free Solo.Abby remade some old pillows with new stuffing and is enjoying how they look on her couch.Reading latelySarah read Spare by Prince Harry.Abby listened to Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion by Gabrielle Stanley Blair (AKA DesignMom, also the author of this Tweet thread).Eating latelyAbby made meat loaf in the Instant Pot.Sarah and her family are loving Cool Ranch Doritos.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about cultivating a family food culture: what we want food and eating to feel like in our families, what is working and not working in our family food experience, and resources that we’ve used in developing family food culture. Links we mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/235869.Intuitive_Eating" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Intuitive Eating </a>by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/v_solesmith/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Virginia Sole-Smith’s Instagram</a></li><li>Ellyn Satter’s <a href="https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/how-to-feed/the-division-of-responsibility-in-feeding/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Division of Responsibility</a></li><li><a href="https://visiblechild.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Visible Child</a></li></ul> Life latelySarah and Neil rented and watched <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Free-Solo-Dierdre-Wolownick/dp/B07HMHH52Z/ref=atv_pr_sw_sc?sprefix=free+solo%2Caps%2C331&amp;keywords=free+solo&amp;crid=TYZX3CV43H65&amp;qid=1676945744&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Free Solo</a>.Abby remade some old pillows with new stuffing and is enjoying how they look on her couch.Reading latelySarah read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62296528-spare" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spare</a> by Prince Harry.Abby listened to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61278539-ejaculate-responsibly" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion</a> by Gabrielle Stanley Blair (AKA DesignMom, also the author of <a href="https://twitter.com/designmom/status/1040363431893725184" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this Tweet thread</a>).Eating latelyAbby made <a href="https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/instant-pot-meatloaf/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">meat loaf</a> in the Instant Pot.Sarah and her family are loving Cool Ranch Doritos.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.wordpress.com/2023/02/21/family-food-culture/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Family food culture

The days are dark and cold, at least in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. We thought it would be fun to share what is bringing us joy, comfort, and generally helping us get through these months until spring arrives.Life LatelyAbby used this kit to pierce a second set of holes in her ears.Sarah’s kids are enjoying sleepovers with friends.Reading latelyAbby read Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins which was a recommendation from a listener—thank you Chrissie!Sarah and E enjoyed the Friends series of graphic novels written by Shannon Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham: Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever.Eating latelySarah made vegetarian beef stroganoff (with Impossible meat) from this Damn Delicious recipe.Abby treated herself to chocolate mousse from Costco.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The days are dark and cold, at least in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. We thought it would be fun to share what is bringing us joy, comfort, and generally helping us get through these months until spring arrives.Life LatelyAbby used this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inverness-Piercing-Earrings-Hypoallergenic-Sensitive/dp/B07Z41Q2J3/ref=sr_1_5?crid=WN6CIGPAGTU9&amp;keywords=inverness+ear+piercing+titanium&amp;qid=1674100204&amp;sprefix=invereness+ear+piercing+titanium%2Caps%2C113&amp;sr=8-5" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">kit</a> to pierce a second set of holes in her ears.Sarah’s kids are enjoying sleepovers with friends.Reading latelyAbby read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58988411-out-of-the-clear-blue-sky" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Out of the Clear Blue Sky</a> by Kristan Higgins which was a recommendation from a listener—thank you Chrissie!Sarah and E enjoyed the <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/258890-friends" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Friends series</a> of graphic novels written by Shannon Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham: Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever.Eating latelySarah made vegetarian beef stroganoff (with Impossible meat) from t<a href="https://damndelicious.net/2019/04/08/one-pot-beef-stroganoff/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">his Damn Delicious recipe</a>.Abby treated herself to <a href="https://www.instacart.com/landing?product_id=21153844&amp;retailer_id=5&amp;region_id=591213602&amp;utm_medium=sem_shopping&amp;utm_source=instacart_google&amp;utm_campaign=ad_demand_shopping_aud_churned-users-169d-336d&amp;utm_content=accountid-8145171519_campaignid-19324391750_adgroupid-145732911498_device-c&amp;utm_term=targetid-aud-1931642843655:pla-297209332784_locationid-9012561" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">chocolate mousse</a> from Costco.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.wordpress.com/2023/02/07/our-winter-days/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Our winter days

We discuss our favorite spaces in our homes, the projects we want to tackle, and how we want our homes to feel.Life latelySarah’s enjoying her newly installed windows and an accompanying living room rearrangement.Abby passed the NCLEX (nursing board exam) and is now an RN.Reading latelySarah read a cozy mystery, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.Abby loved the most recent romance in the Spoiler Alert series by Olivia Dade, Ship Wrecked.Eating latelyAbby was pleasantly surprised by how well this Instant Pot beef stroganoff came out.Sarah and her kids have been making energy bites for the kids’ lunches, which they are packing independently.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listenin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our favorite spaces in our homes, the projects we want to tackle, and how we want our homes to feel.<h3> </h3><h3>Life lately</h3>Sarah’s enjoying her newly installed windows and an accompanying living room rearrangement.Abby passed the NCLEX (nursing board exam) and is now an RN. <h3>Reading lately</h3>Sarah read a cozy mystery, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46000520-the-thursday-murder-club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Thursday Murder Club</a> by Richard Osman.Abby loved the most recent romance in the Spoiler Alert series by Olivia Dade, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59763608-ship-wrecked" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ship Wrecked</a>. <h3>Eating lately</h3>Abby was pleasantly surprised by how well this <a href="https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/best-easy-instant-pot-beef-stroganoff/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instant Pot beef stroganoff</a> came out.Sarah and her kids have been making <a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-bake-energy-bites/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">energy bites</a> for the kids’ lunches, which they are packing independently.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.wordpress.com/2023/01/24/our-homes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listenin Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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New year’s intentions, 2023We set our intentions for the year, share our words for the year, and discuss specific goals in different categories.Life LatelyAbby shares a toy all six of her cats love.Sarah and Neil attempted a calendar meeting to moderate success.Reading latelyAbby read The Bookwoman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson, the sequel to The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek.Sarah read Sophie Cousen's Just Haven't Met You Yet.Eating latelyAbby is loving the chipotle pot de creme from El Barrio.Sarah is eating fancied up ramen noodles multiple times a week.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year’s intentions, 2023We set our intentions for the year, share our words for the year, and discuss specific goals in different categories.Life LatelyAbby shares <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41LF14L/?coliid=I1CRV7OW53DZIK&amp;colid=2CWAIFM4EXD65&amp;psc=1&amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a toy</a> all six of her cats love.Sarah and Neil attempted a calendar meeting to moderate success.Reading latelyAbby read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58803339-the-book-woman-s-daughter?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=CpHRxLem76&amp;rank=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Bookwoman's Daughter</a> by Kim Michele Richardson, the sequel to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40914165-the-book-woman-of-troublesome-creek?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_21" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek</a>.Sarah read Sophie Cousen's <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57070660-just-haven-t-met-you-yet?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Just Haven't Met You Yet</a>.Eating latelyAbby is loving the chipotle pot de creme from <a href="https://www.elbarriobirmingham.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">El Barrio</a>.Sarah is eating fancied up ramen noodles multiple times a week.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

New year's intentions, 2023

Friendlier is like eavesdropping on a phone call between Sarah and Abby, long time friends—and now parents—who love to talk, read, and eat. Every episode we review books, share recipes, and explore a sometimes random/sometimes serious topic. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I love feeling like I&#39;m right there in the conversation with you both!

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My favorite podcast, I love how real they are about parenting &amp; life.

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Friendlier is like eavesdropping on a phone call between Sarah and Abby, long time friends—and now parents—who love to talk, read, and eat. Every episode we review books, share recipes, and explore a sometimes random/sometimes serious topic. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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The craziness of the holidays is nearly upon us, so we thought it would be timely to think about how we care for ourselves, how we prioritize that time, and how our perspective on self-care has changed since becoming parents.You can get specifics about our latest reads and eats, or join in the conversation at our website: http://friendlierpodcast.com/self-care/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The craziness of the holidays is nearly upon us, so we thought it would be timely to think about how we care for ourselves, how we prioritize that time, and how our perspective on self-care has changed since becoming parents.You can get specifics about our latest reads and eats, or join in the conversation at our website: <a href="http://friendlierpodcast.com/self-care/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://friendlierpodcast.com/self-care/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Self-care

See you later, 2019! We are not sad to see you go. We reflect on the year that was, set intentions for 2020, and share some of our favorites from 2019. Here’s to a happier, healthier new year. Things we mentioned:Last year’s intentions episode (and our mid-year reflection)Dance MomsMerge DragonsMarvelous Mrs. MaiselFleabagTo All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (and the sequel comes out in February!)Kindle PaperwhiteTrader Joe’s Butter Toffee PretzelsLife latelySarah is loving the open-ended play opportunities her kids have with neighbors and classmates.Abby bought a house! Which may come as a surprise to listeners who have heard our previous episode on housing.Reading latelySarah has a new favorite for the year, How to Be a Family: The Year I Dragged My Kids Around the World to Find a New Way to Be Together by Dan Kois (co-host of the Mom and Dad Are Fighting podcast).Abby was in moving hell, which left no time for reading.Eating latelyAbby is loving a cozy hot toddy.Sarah recently learned how to cook salmon in her Instant Pot. So fast and easy!If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See you later, 2019! We are not sad to see you go. We reflect on the year that was, set intentions for 2020, and share some of our favorites from 2019. Here’s to a happier, healthier new year. Things we mentioned:<ul><li>Last year’s <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/new-years-intentions-2019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">intentions episode</a> (and <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/2019-update/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our mid-year reflection</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/dance-moms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dance Moms</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mergedragons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merge Dragons</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2SLGhXI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2sCHpT5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fleabag</a></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80203147" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before</a> (and the sequel comes out in February!)</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2QwzE9c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindle Paperwhite</a></li><li>Trader Joe’s <a href="https://amzn.to/39rk2fE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Butter Toffee Pretzels</a></li></ul> Life latelySarah is loving the open-ended play opportunities her kids have with neighbors and classmates.Abby bought a house! Which may come as a surprise to listeners who have heard our previous <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/to-rent-and-to-own/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode on housing</a>.Reading latelySarah has a new favorite for the year, <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZIEB2P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Be a Family: The Year I Dragged My Kids Around the World to Find a New Way to Be Together</a> by Dan Kois (co-host of the Mom and Dad Are Fighting podcast).Abby was in moving hell, which left no time for reading.Eating latelyAbby is loving a cozy hot toddy.Sarah recently learned <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/instant-pot-salmon-with-garlic-potatoes-and-greens-3894814" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how to cook salmon</a> in her <a href="https://amzn.to/2MISatJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a>. So fast and easy!If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/new-year's-intentions,-2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

New year’s intentions, 2020

We have a lot to say about parenting—our philosophies, reflections on how we were raised, and what aspects of parenting we like best and least. We draw parenting inspiration from many resources, but here are the ones we mentioned in the show:Simplicity Parenting by Kim John PayneHow to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber and Julie KingRIE philosophyLife latelySarah is anticipating all of the delicious food she will eat on her birthday.Abby shares about a recent secondhand win: a new coffee table!Reading latelySarah finished Jesmyn Ward's Sing, Unburied, Sing, which was this year's National Book Award winner.Abby listened to Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.Eating latelyAbby enjoyed a hearty taco salad.Sarah loves these biscuits from Peter Reinhart's book Artisan Breads Every Day.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our website, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a lot to say about parenting—our philosophies, reflections on how we were raised, and what aspects of parenting we like best and least. We draw parenting inspiration from many resources, but here are the ones we mentioned in the show:<ul><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2FxG1lY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplicity Parenting</a> by Kim John Payne</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2FwBiRz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen</a> by Joanna Faber and Julie King</li><li>RIE philosophy</li></ul> Life latelySarah is anticipating all of the delicious food she will eat on her birthday.Abby shares about a recent secondhand win: a new coffee table!Reading latelySarah finished Jesmyn Ward's <a href="http://amzn.to/2tzvYv2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sing, Unburied, Sing</a>, which was this year's National Book Award winner.Abby listened to <a href="http://amzn.to/2p45zQx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine</a> by Gail Honeyman.Eating latelyAbby enjoyed a hearty taco salad.Sarah loves <a href="https://leaandjay.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/peter-reinharts-best-biscuits-ever/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these biscuits</a> from Peter Reinhart's book Artisan Breads Every Day. If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our <a href="http://friendlierpodcast.com/parenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Parenting

In this episode, we share our many aspirations along with a few tips for how we best make our time work for us. Resources we mentioned:Off the Clock by Laura VanderkamScreentime utility on the iPhoneGoogle KeepLife latelySarah has been regularly climbing at her local rock climbing gym.Abby was happy to say goodbye to her family’s home-brewing equipment.Reading latelySarah read The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya and Abby enjoyed the middle-grade novel To Night Owl From Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer.Eating latelySarah made a hearty cornbread from cornmeal milled at a local state park.Abby tried a new frittata recipe and loved the heartiness the potatoes add.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we share our many aspirations along with a few tips for how we best make our time work for us. Resources we mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2NCC2cY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off the Clock</a> by Laura Vanderkam</li><li>Screentime utility on the iPhone</li><li><a href="https://keep.google.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Keep</a></li></ul> Life latelySarah has been regularly climbing at her local rock climbing gym.Abby was happy to say goodbye to her family’s home-brewing equipment.Reading latelySarah read <a href="https://amzn.to/34vbnpj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Girl Who Smiled Beads</a> by Clemantine Wamariya and Abby enjoyed the middle-grade novel <a href="https://amzn.to/2qhmC67" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Night Owl From Dogfish</a> by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer.Eating latelySarah made a hearty cornbread from cornmeal milled at a local state park.Abby tried a <a href="https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/wild-mushroom-frittata-with-cheddar-green-onions-and-peas-51171410" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new frittata recipe</a> and loved the heartiness the potatoes add.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/time-management/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Time management

BudgetingMany people use the new year as an opportunity to reevaluate their finances and set financial goals, so we thought it would be a good time to explore budgets and how they work in our families. We share our budgeting philosophies, challenges, tips, and resources.Our episode on financesOur Freaking BudgetFrugalwoods Frugal MonthHome Budget appPersonal CapitalLife latelyAbby is using a new strategy to help Plum nap.Sarah is now organizing her passwords with LastPass.Reading latelyAbby read The Cactus by Sarah Haywood and Sarah enjoyed Jasmine Guillory's romance novel The Wedding Date.Eating latelySarah made dragon noodles for an easy lunch.Abby upped her yogurt game by using the Cabot brand Greek yogurt as a starter.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BudgetingMany people use the new year as an opportunity to reevaluate their finances and set financial goals, so we thought it would be a good time to explore budgets and how they work in our families. We share our budgeting philosophies, challenges, tips, and resources.<ul><li><a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/friendlier-finances/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our episode on finances</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ourfreakingbudget.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Freaking Budget</a></li><li><a href="https://www.frugalwoods.com/category/uberfrugalmonth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frugalwoods Frugal Month</a></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/homebudget-with-sync/id306257910?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Budget</a> app</li><li><a href="https://share.personalcapital.com/x/i9WRBL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Capital</a></li></ul>Life latelyAbby is using a new strategy to help Plum nap.Sarah is now organizing her passwords with <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastPass</a>.Reading latelyAbby read <a href="https://amzn.to/2Wmi8GV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cactus</a> by Sarah Haywood and Sarah enjoyed Jasmine Guillory's romance novel <a href="https://amzn.to/2TiD4fX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wedding Date</a>.Eating latelySarah made <a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/pork-peanut-dragon-noodles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dragon noodles</a> for an easy lunch.Abby upped her yogurt game by using the <a href="https://www.cabotcheese.coop/plain-greek-yogurt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cabot brand Greek yogurt</a> as a starter.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Budgeting

Since our last episode about minimalism was nearly three years ago, we thought it was time for an update. We share what’s working (and what’s not) along with our minimalism goals and the challenges we face in making them a reality. Resources we mentioned:Tidying Up with Marie KondoMinimalism podcasts, including Minimalist Moms, Cohesive Home, and Practical MinimalistsLife latelySarah upgraded her cargo bike and now is cruising the town with electric assist.Abby shares a new way of styling her hair–the curly girl method.Reading latelySarah (and her whole book club) loved Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne.Abby read Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell, the sequel to one of our favorites, Carry On.Eating latelyAbby and her family enjoyed eggroll in a bowl.Sarah made lentil taco soup with all the toppings on recommendation from Kelsey.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/stuff-minimalism-and-letting-go/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our last episode about minimalism</a> was nearly three years ago, we thought it was time for an update. We share what’s working (and what’s not) along with our minimalism goals and the challenges we face in making them a reality. Resources we mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tidying Up with Marie Kondo</a></li><li>Minimalism podcasts, including <a href="https://www.minimalistmomspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minimalist Moms</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cohesive-home-podcast-minimalism-families-adventure/id1078143476" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cohesive Home</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thepracticalminimalistss-podcast/id1142459744" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Practical Minimalists</a></li></ul> Life latelySarah upgraded her cargo bike and now is cruising the town with electric assist.Abby shares a new way of styling her hair–the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/curlyhair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">curly girl method</a>.Reading latelySarah (and her whole book club) loved <a href="https://amzn.to/2RclX0V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ladder to the Sky</a> by John Boyne.Abby read <a href="https://amzn.to/2RcNgYY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wayward Son</a> by Rainbow Rowell, the sequel to one of our favorites, <a href="https://amzn.to/33JxgQS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carry On</a>.Eating latelyAbby and her family enjoyed eggroll in a bowl.Sarah made <a href="https://peasandcrayons.com/2017/02/vegetarian-lentil-tortilla-soup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lentil taco soup</a> with all the toppings on recommendation from <a href="https://www.risingshining.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelsey</a>.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/minimalism-update/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Minimalism update

Sometimes things are running smoothly, other times they are a hot mess. We discuss which systems are working, which ones aren't, and who does what on a weekly basis.Find links to books, recipes, and our favorite cleaning tools in the show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/minding-the-mess/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes things are running smoothly, other times they are a hot mess. We discuss which systems are working, which ones aren't, and who does what on a weekly basis. Find links to books, recipes, and our favorite cleaning tools in the show notes: <a href="http://friendlierpodcast.com/minding-the-mess/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://friendlierpodcast.com/minding-the-mess/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Minding the mess

We take a look back at our reading life in 2019: our challenges, our wins, and our favorite books. Highlights from the year:Fiction: Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai, and Once Upon a River by Diane SetterfieldNon-fiction: Bad Blood by John Carreyou, The Eating Instinct by Virginia Sole-Smith, and The Enchanted Hour by Meghan Cox GurdonMost enjoyable: Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas and Court of Thorn and Roses series by Sarah MaasMemoir: All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung, Flat by Catherine Guthrie, and On Living by Kerry EganAudio: Becoming by Michelle Obama and the Flavia de Luce series by Alan BradleyLooking forward to: City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert and The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica MorganLife latelySarah's entryway is getting a remodel.Abby is grateful for her buy nothing group, especially in the days leading up to her move.Reading latelyAbby read The Wedding Party, which is the third book in the series that started with The Wedding Date. (And we can't wait to read the next book: The Royal Holiday!)Sarah read Bruce Holsinger's novel, The Gifted School.Eating latelySarah made a classic chocolate pie for Thanksgiving.Abby claims to have found the easiest meal you can make in your oven.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look back at our reading life in 2019: our challenges, our wins, and our favorite books. Highlights from the year:Fiction: <a href="https://amzn.to/2YRY5Sc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red, White, and Royal Blue</a> by Casey McQuiston, <a href="https://amzn.to/2PRuft2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Great Believers</a> by Rebecca Makkai, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2Em01ZA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Once Upon a River</a> by Diane SetterfieldNon-fiction: <a href="https://amzn.to/2EzBHE1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bad Blood</a> by John Carreyou, <a href="https://amzn.to/2EkWquY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Eating Instinct</a> by Virginia Sole-Smith, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2LX2Rsk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Enchanted Hour</a> by Meghan Cox GurdonMost enjoyable: <a href="https://amzn.to/34uSKBj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Sherlock</a> series by Sherry Thomas and <a href="https://amzn.to/2PrEzsQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Court of Thorn and Roses</a> series by Sarah MaasMemoir: <a href="https://amzn.to/2EpFCDe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All You Can Ever Know</a> by Nicole Chung, <a href="https://amzn.to/2YV7XdK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flat</a> by Catherine Guthrie, and <a href="https://amzn.to/34n3nX7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Living</a> by Kerry EganAudio: <a href="https://amzn.to/2qVLPU8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming</a> by Michelle Obama and the <a href="https://amzn.to/38Of9NJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flavia de Luce</a> series by Alan BradleyLooking forward to: <a href="https://amzn.to/35vv6pG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City of Girls</a> by Elizabeth Gilbert and <a href="https://amzn.to/38G3XCt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Heir Affair</a> by Heather Cocks and Jessica MorganLife latelySarah's entryway is getting a remodel.Abby is grateful for her buy nothing group, especially in the days leading up to her move.Reading latelyAbby read <a href="https://amzn.to/36JuXzs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wedding Party</a>, which is the third book in the series that started with <a href="https://amzn.to/2PPKJ4X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wedding Date</a>. (And we can't wait to read the next book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2PMUm4e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Royal Holiday</a>!)Sarah read Bruce Holsinger's novel, <a href="https://amzn.to/2M1tQTx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gifted School</a>.Eating latelySarah made a <a href="https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-pie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">classic chocolate pie</a> for Thanksgiving.Abby claims to have found the easiest meal you can make in your oven.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Our year in books, 2019

We divulge our favorite guilty pleasure books, food, television shows, songs, and a miscellaneous category.Find recipes, books, and tell us your guilty and not-so-guilty pleasures here: http://friendlierpodcast.com/guilty-pleasures/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We divulge our favorite guilty pleasure books, food, television shows, songs, and a miscellaneous category. Find recipes, books, and tell us your guilty and not-so-guilty pleasures here: <a href="http://friendlierpodcast.com/?p=240&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://friendlierpodcast.com/guilty-pleasures/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Guilty pleasures

Want to hear the details of what we ate for dinner every night for a week? If so, you're in luck as that's exactly what we discuss in this episode. Some nights we had it together and other nights we ordered pizza or ate frozen dumplings. Thanks to The Mom Hour for a great conversation idea!You can find links to the books we read and join the conversation here: http://friendlierpodcast.com/a-week-of-meals/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to hear the details of what we ate for dinner every night for a week? If so, you're in luck as that's exactly what we discuss in this episode. Some nights we had it together and other nights we ordered pizza or ate frozen dumplings. Thanks to The Mom Hour for a great conversation idea!You can find links to the books we read and join the conversation here: <a href="http://friendlierpodcast.com/a-week-of-meals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://friendlierpodcast.com/a-week-of-meals/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A week of meals

We share how we plan meals and grocery shop, including what's working and where there's room for improvement.Life latelyAbby tried furoshiki to wrap Plum's birthday presents--a success!Sarah is loving attending local theater productions.Reading latelyAbby loved Royally Screwed by Emma Chase. Special thanks to listener Katie for the recommendation! Sarah read How to Stop Time by Matt Haig. If you want a more in-depth discussion, check out the Girl Next Door's book club episode.Eating latelySarah has another Budget Bytes favorite: vegan red beans and rice.Abby tried out two Asian dishes--beef with broccoli (a success!) and lo mein (might need some tweaks). Sarah tried this lo mein recipe and loved it.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share how we plan meals and grocery shop, including what's working and where there's room for improvement.Life latelyAbby tried <a href="https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/how-furoshiki-japanese-fabric-wrapping/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">furoshiki</a> to wrap Plum's birthday presents--a success!Sarah is loving attending local theater productions.Reading latelyAbby loved <a href="https://amzn.to/2SHU125" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royally Screwed</a> by Emma Chase. Special thanks to listener Katie for the recommendation! Sarah read <a href="https://amzn.to/2EG23DY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Stop Time</a> by Matt Haig. If you want a more in-depth discussion, check out the <a href="https://www.girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2019/03/book-club-how-to-stop-time.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girl Next Door's book club episode</a>.Eating latelySarah has another <a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Budget Bytes</a> favorite: <a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/vegan-red-beans-rice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vegan red beans and rice</a>.Abby tried out two Asian dishes--<a href="https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/beef-broccoli.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beef with broccoli</a> (a success!) and <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/lo-mein" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lo mein</a> (might need some tweaks). Sarah tried <a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/salad-bar-vegetable-lo-mein/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this lo mein</a> recipe and loved it.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Store to table

We share our favorite ways to treat ourselves, when we are most likely to indulge in treats, and frugal treats we love. And we reference this blog post: Treat Yourself: More Like Defeat Yourself by Mrs. FrugalwoodsLife latelySarah shares her distaste for vacation planning.Abby’s cats are feeling cozy in their new heated bed.Reading latelySarah read An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green and Abby flew through Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin.Eating latelyAbby has been enjoying frozen chocolate and almond croissants from Trader Joe’s.Sarah’s whole family loved this enchilada casserole.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share our favorite ways to treat ourselves, when we are most likely to indulge in treats, and frugal treats we love. And we reference this blog post: <a href="https://www.frugalwoods.com/2016/03/09/treat-yourself-more-like-defeat-yourself/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Treat Yourself: More Like Defeat Yourself</a> by <a href="https://www.frugalwoods.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs. Frugalwoods</a>Life latelySarah shares her distaste for vacation planning.Abby’s cats are feeling cozy in their <a href="https://amzn.to/2SKwTQH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new heated bed</a>.Reading latelySarah read <a href="https://amzn.to/2Tgd1tQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Absolutely Remarkable Thing</a> by Hank Green and Abby flew through <a href="https://amzn.to/2tSuEko" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Something Borrowed</a> by Emily Giffin.Eating latelyAbby has been enjoying frozen chocolate and almond croissants from Trader Joe’s.Sarah’s whole family loved <a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/vegetable-enchilada-casserole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this enchilada casserole</a>.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/treating-ourselves/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening!<h3> </h3> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Treating ourselves

We share what makes for a good host, our favorite kinds of hosting, what we love (and don't love) about hosting, and our stance on hostess gifts.Life latelyAbby loved having her sister visit for an entire week.Sarah is apparently the last person to discover audio on faster speeds.Reading latelyAbby read This is How It Always Is, a novel by Laurie Frankel about parenting, marriage, and how one couple navigates raising a transgender child.After having multiple friends recommend it, Sarah read The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne.Eating latelySarah's put "easy enchiladas" into regular rotation in her house. Just use tortillas, refried beans, sauce, cheese, and call it good.Abby's been eating deviled eggs, both the fancy and traditional variety. And if you haven't tried boiling your eggs in the Instant Pot, Sarah recommends it--even the freshest of eggs are easy to peel!If you'd like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share what makes for a good host, our favorite kinds of hosting, what we love (and don't love) about hosting, and our stance on hostess gifts.Life latelyAbby loved having her sister visit for an entire week.Sarah is apparently the last person to discover audio on faster speeds.Reading latelyAbby read <a href="https://amzn.to/2HSRApL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This is How It Always Is</a>, a novel by Laurie Frankel about parenting, marriage, and how one couple navigates raising a transgender child.After having multiple friends recommend it, Sarah read <a href="https://amzn.to/2vDUv2Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Heart's Invisible Furies</a> by John Boyne.Eating latelySarah's put "easy enchiladas" into regular rotation in her house. Just use tortillas, refried beans, sauce, cheese, and call it good.Abby's been eating deviled eggs, both the fancy and traditional variety. And if you haven't tried <a href="http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2016/04/instant-pot-hard-boiled-eggs.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">boiling your eggs</a> in the <a href="https://amzn.to/2Hm95BX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a>, Sarah recommends it--even the freshest of eggs are easy to peel!If you'd like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Minding the guests

We discuss finding the perfect thing that exactly serves its purpose and brings us so. much. satisfaction. For more about our perfect things, as well books and food mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/the-perfect-thing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss finding the perfect thing that exactly serves its purpose and brings us so. much. satisfaction. For more about our perfect things, as well books and food mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: <a href="http://friendlierpodcast.com/the-perfect-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://friendlierpodcast.com/the-perfect-thing/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The perfect thing

From hair (we both have so much!) to skin-care (what exactly is a toner anyway?), we share our style and beauty routines and how they have changed over the years. We'd love to hear which aspects of beauty and style are worth the effort for you, and which aren't. Links featured in this episode:Photo on Tumbler that features this quote: "In a world that profits from your self-doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act."Frugalwoods blog post and bookErnie BuffaloLife latelyAbby shares Plum's transition from the Guava Lotus travel crib to a floor bed.Sarah has a new dishwasher, which--gasp!--actually washes dishes.Reading latelyAbby continued in the romance genre with Helen Hoang's The Kiss Quotient.Sarah read The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir.Eating latelySarah put in the effort to make a Greek salad (why is chopping vegetables so hard?!).Abby's enjoying homemade seltzer, courtesy of Andrew's home brew supplies.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From hair (we both have so much!) to skin-care (what exactly is a toner anyway?), we share our style and beauty routines and how they have changed over the years. We'd love to hear which aspects of beauty and style are worth the effort for you, and which aren't. Links featured in this episode:<ul><li><a href="http://hugclub.tumblr.com/post/119205197331/in-a-society-that-profits-from-your-self-doubt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo on Tumbler</a> that features this quote: "In a world that profits from your self-doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act."</li><li>Frugalwoods <a href="https://www.frugalwoods.com/2015/07/27/less-makeup-more-confidence-my-frugal-beauty-manifesto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog post</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2wUC8V2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a></li><li><a href="https://erniebufflo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ernie Buffalo</a></li></ul> Life latelyAbby shares Plum's transition from the <a href="https://amzn.to/2NpGjm7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guava Lotus travel crib</a> to a floor bed.Sarah has a new dishwasher, which--gasp!--actually washes dishes.Reading latelyAbby continued in the romance genre with Helen Hoang's <a href="https://amzn.to/2N0Tw5s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kiss Quotient</a>.Sarah read <a href="https://amzn.to/2CKxCPg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Book of Essie</a> by Meghan MacLean Weir.Eating latelySarah put in the effort to make a Greek salad (why is chopping vegetables so hard?!).Abby's enjoying homemade seltzer, courtesy of Andrew's home brew supplies.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Beauty and style

Kids and screensWe talk about screens and media--what we watched as kids, how our families handle screen time, and our favorite resources and recommendations. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the issue and if you have any media we should be sure to check out.Screen Time as a Feminist IssueLifecake appBabiesOK Go!Sparkle StoriesBut Why?Brains, On!Life latelyAbby has entered the world of e-readers with a new-to-her Kindle.Sarah shares the tale of two hikes from her recent trip to Colorado.Reading latelyAbby tried a new genre: romance! She loved Tessa Dare's A Week to Be Wicked.Sarah read An American Wife by Curtis Sittenfield.Eating latelySarah has been upping her popcorn game and making a version with chex mix seasonings.Abby's whole family is enjoying tuna salad--a perfect summer food.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids and screensWe talk about screens and media--what we watched as kids, how our families handle screen time, and our favorite resources and recommendations. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the issue and if you have any media we should be sure to check out.<ul><li><a href="https://daily.jstor.org/screentime-feminist-issue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Screen Time as a Feminist Issue</a></li><li><a href="https://www.lifecake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lifecake app</a></li><li><a href="http://www.focusfeatures.com/babies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Babies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC194cPvPaGJjhJBEGwG6vxg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OK Go!</a></li><li><a href="http://sparklestories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sparkle Stories</a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/474377890/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">But Why?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brainson.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brains, On!</a></li></ul>Life latelyAbby has entered the world of e-readers with a new-to-her Kindle.Sarah shares the tale of two hikes from her recent trip to Colorado.Reading latelyAbby tried a new genre: romance! She loved Tessa Dare's <a href="https://amzn.to/2MFxuRk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Week to Be Wicked</a>.Sarah read <a href="https://amzn.to/2P2fyC7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An American Wife</a> by Curtis Sittenfield.Eating latelySarah has been upping her popcorn game and making a version with chex mix seasonings.Abby's whole family is enjoying tuna salad--a perfect summer food.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Kids and screens

The new year is often a time to evaluate old routines and establish new ones. We share our feelings about routines in general, what routines we have in our lives, our routine aspirations, and routine fails.AND we are getting ready to put new groups together for the Friendlier Reading Experience where we’ll connect you with four or five other listeners to form your own virtual bookclub. If you are interested, be sure to sign up by the end of January.Life latelySarah and Abby share recaps of their holidays.Reading latelySarah read Becoming by Michelle Obama and Abby read Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.Eating latelyAbby made a strata that froze surprisingly well.Sarah was inspired by the Great British Baking Show to make her first yule log.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new year is often a time to evaluate old routines and establish new ones. We share our feelings about routines in general, what routines we have in our lives, our routine aspirations, and routine fails.AND we are getting ready to put new groups together for the Friendlier Reading Experience where we’ll connect you with four or five other listeners to form your own virtual bookclub. If you are interested, be sure <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFMbUwnUzA4329enLe90dqM0ySFrFRbmzDFqy_VdxKDO0YxQ/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to sign up</a> by the end of January.Life latelySarah and Abby share recaps of their holidays.Reading latelySarah read <a href="https://amzn.to/2CoBuBO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming</a> by Michelle Obama and Abby read <a href="https://amzn.to/2ssa8WT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where the Crawdads</a> Sing by Delia Owens.Eating latelyAbby made a <a href="https://www.thekitchn.com/holiday-guest-post-from-1-104129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strata</a> that froze surprisingly well.Sarah was inspired by the Great British Baking Show to make her first <a href="https://www.familycircle.com/recipe/classic-yule-log/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yule log</a>.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/it's-all-routine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

It's all routine

We share how we view mental health, positive influences on our mental health, our experiences with therapy, and our favorite mental health insights and resources. In this episode, we discuss:Light therapy lampCalm app for meditation and sleep storiesDooce blog, especially this articleAudio companion to Mindful Birthing by Nancy BardackeLife latelySarah is seeking advice on the perfect paint color for her kitchen.Abby’s found a new technique for cleaning her shower.Reading latelySarah was along for the ride in Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. Abby loved Jenny Han’s YA series (and movie!) To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.Eating latelyAbby’s family has been enjoying pigs (cows) in a blanket.While they are as good as in Texas, Sarah’s been loving the tamales from her co-op.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share how we view mental health, positive influences on our mental health, our experiences with therapy, and our favorite mental health insights and resources. In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2CrKsPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Light therapy lamp</a></li><li><a href="https://www.calm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calm app</a> for meditation and sleep stories</li><li><a href="https://dooce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dooce blog</a>, especially <a href="https://dooce.com/2011/09/29/autumnal-equinox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this article</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2HxCcBI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audio companion</a> to Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke</li></ul> Life latelySarah is seeking advice on the perfect paint color for her kitchen.Abby’s found a new technique for cleaning her shower.Reading latelySarah was along for the ride in <a href="https://amzn.to/2UEpVym" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nine Perfect Strangers</a> by Liane Moriarty. Abby loved Jenny Han’s YA series (and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80203147" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">movie</a>!) <a href="https://amzn.to/2TdW6Df" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before</a>.Eating latelyAbby’s family has been enjoying pigs (cows) in a blanket.While they are as good as in Texas, Sarah’s been loving the tamales from her co-op.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/mental-health/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mental health

We discuss our clothing buying and wearing philosophy, how we shop for clothes for ourselves and our kids, our biggest clothing challenges, and how we feel about the whole enterprise. Links featured in this episode:Buy Nothing groupsPoshmark KidizenThredUpStitch FixLife latelySarah shares a routine that is working for her family: grocery shopping on Fridays.Abby laments that she is too pregnant to tie her shoes.Reading latelySarah read The Eating Instinct by Virginia Sole-Smith and Abby listened to Us Against You by Fredrik Backman (the sequel to Beartown).Eating latelyAbby enlightens us about the different Girl Scout bakeries.Sarah made a cozy dish in the winter: cheesy cauliflower potato soup.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our clothing buying and wearing philosophy, how we shop for clothes for ourselves and our kids, our biggest clothing challenges, and how we feel about the whole enterprise. Links featured in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://buynothingproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy Nothing groups</a></li><li><a href="https://poshmark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poshmark </a></li><li><a href="https://get.kidizen.com/yrm6c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidizen</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thredup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThredUp</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a></li></ul> Life latelySarah shares a routine that is working for her family: grocery shopping on Fridays.Abby laments that she is too pregnant to tie her shoes.Reading latelySarah read <a href="https://amzn.to/2Gbfvmq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Eating Instinct</a> by Virginia Sole-Smith and Abby listened to <a href="https://amzn.to/2TxdeVF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Us Against You</a> by Fredrik Backman (the sequel to <a href="https://amzn.to/2GpOtqt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beartown</a>).Eating latelyAbby enlightens us about the <a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/75103/alert-girl-scout-cookies-differ-depending-where-you-live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">different Girl Scout bakeries</a>.Sarah made a cozy dish in the winter: <a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/cheesy-cauliflower-and-potato-soup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cheesy cauliflower potato soup</a>.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/what-we-wear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show notes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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We discuss how we approach food with our kids, what our dinnertime routines look like, and family favorite meals we didn't expect.Links and resources mentioned:Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating resources:Food Psych podcastEllyn Satter InstituteThe F*ck It DietBody Positive Panda on InstagramKeekaroo high chairCurry potatoes and eggsLentil loafLife latelySarah's happy to be reunited with her Chacos after having them re-soled.Abby shares how she and her family prepared for Hurricane Florence.Reading latelySarah read Educated by Tara Westover and Abby read the middle-grade novel The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine.Eating latelyAbby made pizza bagels--easy and delicious.Sarah loved this lemony lentil soup as recommended on the Girl Next Door Podcast.And don't forget to check out two great shows from our friends Melissa and Kate: Cohesive Home and brand new show The Streamlined Motherhood Podcast.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our shownotes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss how we approach food with our kids, what our dinnertime routines look like, and family favorite meals we didn't expect.Links and resources mentioned:<ul><li>Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating resources:</li><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food Psych podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ellyn Satter Institute</a></li><li><a href="https://thefuckitdiet.com/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The F*ck It Diet</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyposipanda/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Body Positive Panda</a> on Instagram</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2QUGWmv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keekaroo high chair</a></li><li><a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/curried-potatoes-with-poached-eggs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curry potatoes and eggs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/moms-ultimate-vegetarian-lentil-loaf/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lentil loaf</a></li></ul> Life latelySarah's happy to be reunited with her <a href="https://www.chacos.com/US/en/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chacos</a> after having them <a href="https://www.chacos.com/US/en/sandal-repairs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">re-soled</a>.Abby shares how she and her family prepared for Hurricane Florence.Reading latelySarah read <a href="https://amzn.to/2QVA1ti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Educated</a> by Tara Westover and Abby read the middle-grade novel <a href="https://amzn.to/2O8nW5t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre</a> by Gail Carson Levine.Eating latelyAbby made pizza bagels--easy and delicious.Sarah loved this <a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/lemony-lentil-soup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lemony lentil soup</a> as recommended on the Girl Next Door Podcast.And don't forget to check out two great shows from our friends Melissa and Kate: <a href="http://www.cohesivehome.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cohesive Home</a> and brand new show <a href="https://www.thestreamlinedlife.com/the-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Streamlined Motherhood Podcast</a>.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/family-food-philosophies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shownotes</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com">friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendlierpodcast</a>. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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