We are digging deep in response to a recent study that shows despite the significant economic growth in this country in the last thirty years our happiness levels are declining. On most quality-of-life metrics, the United States lags behind so many other countries. We wonder what happens to a nation or for that matter a family when we prioritize economic growth over well-being. You can find the study here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/briefing/a-wealthy-and-unhappy-nation.html

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Happy watching, reading, and listening this week!

Margery:

Watch: Love at First Sight on Netflix 

Read/Listen: The Design of Childhood: How the Material World Shapes Independent Kids by Alexandra Lange

Listen: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain

Elizabeth:

Watch: Couples Therapy on Showtime

Read: Homestead Living Magazine 

Listen: Get the Hell Out of Debt –– podcast hosted by Erin Skye Kelly

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This is so gooooood! Bernie is on top of it, and so are all of you. Bernie has created the House Rules for the Ries/Reimers Household, and you have shared so many of yours as well. Thank you! 

And the sock link, which will make sense if you listen to the end of the podcast, is www.divvyupsocks.com

And thank you to our sponsor: 

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How strange it is to think about the idiom “keep the home fires burning,” while witnessing the catastrophic and ongoing fires in California. The phrase comes from the 1914 song “Keep the Home Fires Burning (Till the Boys Get Home)." The song was written to encourage families to stay strong while their boys were shipped off to fight in World War I. In modern usage, the phrase has come to represent comfort and stability. 

In the midst of trauma, how do we match loss, worry, and anxiety with a sense of hope, optimism, and love? 

How do we redefine our understanding of “home” in order to strengthen our families and our neighborhoods? 

We are inspired by Maria Shriver’s essay “What Angels Do,” published in her weekly newsletter, https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/what-angels-do/, as well as the essay by Buddhist teacher Thich That Hanh, https://plumvillage.org/articles/our-true-home. 

Big thanks to our sponsor: 

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Happy watching, reading, and listening this week!

Margery:

Watch: Conclave on Apple TV 

Read/Listen: What I Ate in One Year and Related Thoughts by Stanley Tucci

Listen: Heroes by Prince Live at the Fox Theatre Atlanta

Elizabeth:

Watch: Be My Guest on Food Network 

Read: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

Listen: Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

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We are continuing our chat about listening to the still small voice, embracing big adventures, and finding love across the universe. Yay!

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Finally home. We are chatting about listening to the still small voice, embracing big adventures, and finding love across the universe. Yay! 

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These are the questions we are asking this New Year: 

How are we approaching the New Year?

Are you making resolutions? A word of the year?

What are you happy to leave in 2024? What do you want to carry with you into 2025?

When I say the words, “New Year, New You” what’s your first reaction?

Message us on Facebook or Instagram and let us know your answers. And don’t mind about twenty-three minutes in. We are laughing very hard! 

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If you are new to the podcast, here are some of our favorites. If you are a Nester, laugh and learn with us again. 

Margery:

Episode 90: A Not-So-Perfect Christmas 2019 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KLJycHf9vXzXloPE9Frje

Episode 191: Merry Christmas 2020 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZAZKmCDBnxfiQWjUDXM0Q

Episode 376: The Second Rise https://open.spotify.com/episode/67giQentABZQPaElgPEdsl

Elizabeth:

Episode 406: Health Is My Hobby https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pdBh9PdDfT4RxiEUvmPxC

Episode 392: Let’s Sweat with Connie Zack https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eWEXlkTbFo4iagGprjP2J

Episode 383: Gut Health With Senia https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kUS4yJCF40dzjnWLxn1Cz

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Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! 

Margery:

Watch: Hitman on Netflix 

Read: Trumbo by Bruce Cook 

Listen: Dideon and Babitz by Lily Anolik 

Elizabeth:

Watch: Skeleton Crew on Disney + 

Read: To Dye For by Alden Wicker 

Listen: Good Energy Dr. Casey Means https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy

Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/

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