All Things Good

Well, friends. Get out your spreadsheets. Johnna's family will NOT be going on their much-anticipated cruise next week due to her doctor's orders to protect her from the Corona virus. There may also be a name announcement in the midst of the paperwork push for the Waltons' adoption.

What are we loving? Johnna shares a sweet option for your Easter dress from Amazon and a great true crime podcast: The Catch and Kill podcast. Laura's seeking redemption from last week's dark podcast recommendation with Anne Graham Lotz's Living in the Light podcast. Laura's also sharing a fun small business for personalized gifts and scripture cards: Dandelion Designer.

The Lenten season is here and whether you've observed Lent your entire life or you have no idea what we're talking about, hopefully this chat will get you excited about this season of preparation for Easter. We talk through a little of the history, its purpose in our Christian calendar and of course, how we "celebrate" this season of repentance and sacrifice. Their favorite part? Talking through the ways you've shared about YOUR Lenten observances.

Details for the Lenten study by Erin H. Moon here. Erin's Instagram is here.

What are we loving this week? Johnna's loving The Mother-in-Law: A Novel and Tyler Candles' Glam Wash Laundry Detergent. Laura's recently binged a true crime podcast that she's a little nervous to recommend (It's super dark! So proceed with caution!) called Invisible Choir and she's LOVING their family's latest adoption fundraiser: 'Tis so Sweet tees for their Sweeti!

Just to follow last week's comparison episode with something super light and fluffy, we went with... CONFLICT. Goodness gracious, y'all! Johnna and Laura are talking conflict styles and how these five styles play out in their homes, their friendships, and their work relationships. Let's just say, the girls have some work to do!

Head to the website to see the Five Conflict Styles Diagram.

Johnna's bringing the $20 line with her favorites this week: These adorable and super comfy pjs from Ellen's line at Walmart and this super fun dress from Target. Laura's got a great read and a way to keep your diamond(s) looking shiny: Tattooist of Auschwitz (Heather Morris) and the Diamond Dazzle Stik.

And if you haven't already ordered, you NEED these sunglasses, y'all! They are the real deal! Retro Sunnies

Well, this one is super light and fluffy, y'all! Johnna and Laura dig into the roots of comparison and share some areas in their lives where they struggle. Amazingly, there were no tears.

Check out these articles the girls reference in their comparison conversation if this is an area where you struggle and you want to read more for yourself.

Alli Worthington's article published by Propel Women: Click here

Huffington Post article about the pitfalls off comparison: Click here

Blog post by Ashley Hacksaw: Click here

What are we loving lately?

Well, Johnna's loving the true crime podcast, Your Own Backyard about the Kristin Smart abduction over 20 years ago and her new retro sunnies from Amazon. Laura's loving her K-Pak Shampoo and conditioner combo and her new Maskara Beauty palette (Reach out to our friend, Colleen, if you have questions!)

We'll chat soon!

It's here! The day of LOVE! We have some thoughts on it, y'all. Are you surprised? Hear Johnna and Laura's take on Valentine's Day as well as some funny stories of celebrations gone awry over the years.

A few links you might want after listening and thinking of some alternative Valentine's Day gifts for your sweetheart:

IJM

Africa New Life

Compassion

World Vision

What are we loving lately? Johnna's gushing over all things Magnolia after her recent visit to Waco, and loved having the Jensen family in town for the weekend. Laura's loving her blue light filter glasses that are saving her eyes and has just started a new 30-day bible study with The Rev called, Being with Jesus.

We can't wait to hear about your Valentine's Day! Tag us in your posts and let us know how you celebrated!

Happy ONE YEAR Anniversary, ATG friends! You've been listening to our silliness for a whole year! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We are so grateful.

Catch up with Johnna's latest health update (ya gonna need your spreadsheets!) and hear some exciting news with the Waltons' adoption journey...we both got "babies" last week!

To celebrate our podcasting anniversary, we wanted to bring you some of our absolute favorites from the last year!

Favorite Podcasts

Favorite Books

Favorite TV Series

It wouldn't be an episode without our weekly favorites, so Johnna's sharing her favorite ear cleaners and dishing on her CBD soft gels from Equilibria. Laura's recommending Instant Family (check Prime Video) and the Jane.com app where she snagged the cutest graphic tee for baseball season!

Join us next week for our first episode in a new season! YAY!

We've talked about friendship before, but the number of articles that come out on the daily telling us how to navigate these waters tell us this is an important conversation to have -- and to keep having. Check out the links to these articles that were the inspiration and the basis for much of this episode:

The Middle-Aged Mean Girls and How to Make Friends and Keep Them

Also, learn more about our sweet friend Alisha's partnership with the beautiful and talented Jalia Matovu at www.ajunausa.com. Our listeners can use our special code for 15% off their order: ALLTHINGSGOODPODCAST.

Here are a few of our favorites:

Johnna's also giving us the dish on her new favorite cookbook (that uses 'normal' ingredients): The Defined Dish by Alex Snodgrass. And Laura's sharing her favorite black skinny jeans from Kut from the Kloth: The Diana Skinny Jean (Kurvy). Get $10 off your order when you start shopping here.

Join us next week for our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY celebration!

It's a new year and a new decade and it seems as though there's a lot of buzz about WORDS right now. After a quick catch-up, Johnna and Laura discuss "to word or not to word" for the year and the meanings behind their words for 2020. There may have been tattoo talk and some changing of the word play (Looking at you, Will Hold.). We also share some of our listeners' words and may have started thinking about 2021 in the process!

Johnna shares her favorite hair brush from Framar and her love for Dolly Parton's America podcast. Laura's recommending a trip to NYC, with a special shout-out to The Lion King on Broadway show and the In The Dark, Season 2 podcast has some AMAZING updates.

Thanks to our friend, KBBWDE, who left a fantastic review over at Apple iTunes for us! YOU ROCK!

Also, check out our friend Abby's amazing brand at www.abbyalley.com and maybe she'll have your 2020 word on a beautiful necklace or bracelet to help you focus your year!

Listen in as Johnna and Laura share a few of their very favorite things from the holiday season. Time with family topped the list for both ladies, and they have a few updates to their shopping guide. Looks like someone's hubby has been listening!

Johnna shares her new favorite dress from Carly Jean Los Angelos -- The Laurel Boho Maxi -- and her plan for Jennie Allen's printable Dream Guide in 2020. Laura is loving the flavored saltine crackers that have been a constant since the holidays and swears her new Judy Blue Patch Pocket Flare jeans are the solution to all her recent emotional eating. Ok. Maybe not, but they sure are cute!

And as promised, we're launching a new show segment where we share your reviews from apple iTunes this year! We loved this week's shout-out from our friend @he'sstillworkingonme! Leave your review or rating ASAP and maybe we'll get yours on an upcoming episode, too!

Join us next week as we talk "words" for 2020!