27: Welcome back welcome backkk to another, well, the last episode of Better Off Said. Yes, you heard it right. Or read it right. We are taking a minute off. For all good reasons might we add. Nikki is a little surprised at the growth of her business right now, and she is really needing to step into that entrepreneurial role, spend time on the inside and figure out how to get this thing under control and as profitable as possible! We will miss chatting in your ears every Wednesday, but sometimes, we have to grow up, be mature and realize that it's okay to say no to things. Hear more details by pressing PLAY.

Nikki's Product of the Week:

Knock off Anthropologie mirror

Becca's Product of the Week:

Kris Jenner Sunglasses

You can still find us on the 'gram and engage with us that way!

@thenikkibutler

@bbooks

@betteroffpod

26: In case you didn't know, Becca is the founder of social media agency, Homemade Social, and today she is sharing her top tips to grow your Instagram and get your audience engaged! Engagement > follower count. Remember that. These tips cannot––more importantly––should not be automated, so you need to take the time to make the time for them. Happy digital socializing :)

Products Of The Week:

Nikki (I got the espresso color in the Como bottom and Mykonos top)

Tan Lines Bathing Suit

Becca

N95 Masks

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Feel free to creep on your hosts a little further, too @thenikkibutler & @bbooks. Thank you for your attention and support!

25: We all suffer from some sort of stress, anxiety, worry––whatever synonym you can think of for it––through the trials that tribulations that life deals us. There are so many misconceptions about what the definition of mental health actually means. Some think it only pertains to extreme, medically diagnosed illnesses that require treatment, when in fact, it encompasses to much more than that...

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.

Today, Nikki and Becca dive into their experiences dealing with their own mental health, what they feel triggers a negative effect on their mental health, and how they manage it.

Check out Nikki's client's new podcast, Basically Beauty, hosted by Tara Hainsworth.

Products of the Week:

Nikki: Use code NIKKI10 for 10% off of palmpalm hand sanitizer

Becca: got2b glued styling gel

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24: The fall semester is basically here (where the heckkk did this year go?) so we are talking about our experiences and tips with hiring, firing, managing and interviewing unpaid interns. When you are a small business owner, interns are the best first step to take when looking for additional help with your business, however, there are certain rules and guidelines that you need to follow when your interns are unpaid to keep you out of hot water. It's also a whole new world adding interns to your one-man-show because managing someone can feel like a full time job itself if you don't get a good handle on a management system. So we're spilling all of our favorite platforms to make this process seamless. Plus, some funny interns stories and the best way to go about firing if you need to.

Nikki's Product of the Week

Sous Chef Toddler Step Stool

Becca's Product of the Week

Loreal Telescopic Mascara

Nikki's new website! Check it out :)

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23: Becca asked Parker to move in after four months of dating... Nikki has been living with Thor for over eight years... it's about time we drop our tips for moving in with your significant other! Becca provides insight on how to bring up the topic and Nikki gives you advice on how to manage the day-to-day living in hopes of a peaceful outcome :)

Nikki's Product of the Week

Portable External Hard Drive

Becca's Product of the Week

New Desk Chair

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22: Becca has been enlightened with adding more sustainable practices into her life! So today, she is taking you through the NINE things she has incorporated into her daily life to help minimize her footprint on our gorgeous green Earth. Nikki also joins her in the beginning of the episode for their weekly moments that are better off said, life updates and products of the week.

Nikki's Product of the Week:

Master bedroom rug from McGee and Co

Mortgage refinancing:

• Costco
• Better.com

Becca's Amazon Favorites for Sustainability:

1. Wool dryer balls

2. 1. https://bit.ly/30UxbL1

   1. https://bit.ly/2Djf4pF 

3. Glass Straws

   1. https://bit.ly/39BfFza

4. Stashable bags

   1. https://bit.ly/307wu1C

5. Net grocery + produce bags

   1. https://bit.ly/332GgE4 

6. Reusable napkins

   1. https://bit.ly/3084s61

7. Silicon loofah

   1. https://bit.ly/2P4uC3j 

8. Reusable makeup wipes

   1. https://bit.ly/2X4977f

9. ChomChom

   1. https://bit.ly/39zoxp7

10. Drying rack for clothes

21: It's the first solo episode we have done and Nikki is taking it away with her recap of her most popular blog post, Essentials for Baby's First Year. This podcast has the top products that changed Nikki and Thor's lives with Cannon in the categories of sleep, bath time, active time, changing, nursing, eating and travel. Nikki orders the products from 0-3 month, 3-6 month and 6-12 months so you know exactly what products you need ASAP versus later in the first year. Hope this helps you soon-to-be mamas!

Becca's Product of the Week:

Tie Dye Lounge Set

Nikki's Baby Essentials: 

For the full list and tips on how to put together your baby registry, visit my blog post.

1. Bassinet
2. Dockatot
3. Crib
4. Baby monitor
5. Swaddle
6. Sleep sack

1. Loveevery baby play mat and gym
2. Boppy pillow
3. Bouncer
4. Pack n play

1. Medela Sonata Breast Pump
2. Haakaa Hand Pump
3. Medela Harmony Manual Pump 

1. Comotomo baby bottles
2. High chair
3. Snack catcher
4. Sippy cup

1. Body wash / shampoo and lotion
2. Erbaviva oil and butter

1. Changing pad
2. Diapers
3. Diaper pail

1. Fridababy Nail Clipper and File
2. Fridababy Windi 
3. Fridababy NoseFrida
4. Baby's first toothbrush

1. Solly baby wrap 
2. Stroller with bassinet
3. Car seat
4. Car headrest mirror 
5. Portable sound machine
6. Baby carrier
7. Shopping cart cover

20: Nikki and Becca are talking personal skincare today! Hear about their morning routines and night routines, plus their favorite tools, tips and tricks. They also discuss how they're treating specific issues they each suffer from and products they buy to accomodate their skin types. Below, we've linked everything we mentioned in this episode! Happy shopping and WASH YOUR FACE!

Cookbook Nikki Mentioned: NOURISH Cookbook by Lorna Jane

Nikki's {current} Skincare Routine:

1. Morning
   1. Cleanser: Dermalogica Gel Cleanser or Youth To The People
   2. Toner: Ole Henriksen Dark Spot Toner
      1. Elemis Superfood Facial Oil
      2. Drunk Elephant Vitamin C Oil
   3. Face Oil
      1. Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic Acid and Retinol Brightening Solution
   4. Mild retinol
   5. Jade Roller
      1. GlamGlow Illuminating Moisturizer
   6. Moisturizer
      1. Glossier Invisible Shield
      2. Shiseido Oil-Free SPF
      3. Supergoop Translucent Powder with SPF
   7. Sunscreen
   8. Lip Moisturizer: Laneige Lip Mask

1. Night
   1. Cleanser: Dermalogica Gel Cleanser or Youth To The People
      1. Kate Somerville Exfoli-Kate
      2. Elemis Resurfacing Facial Pads twice a week
   2. Exfoliate twice a week*
   3. Toner: Ole Henriksen Dark Spot Toner
      1. Elemis Reviving Eye Mask
   4. Eye Cream
      1. Drunk Elephant Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
   5. Night Serum
      1. Ole henriksen Retin-Alt Sleeping Cream
      2. Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream
   6. Moisturizer
   7. Lip Moisturizer: Laneige Lip Mask
   1. Gua Sha
   2. Jade Roller
   3. Self-tanner: Lux Unfiltered
   4. Masks: Summer Fridays Jet Lag, Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm and Peter Thomas Roth 24k Gold
   5. Acne spot treatment: PCA Skincare Pigment Gel
2. Favorite Tools

Becca's Skincare Routine

1. The little book of korean skincare https://bit.ly/2G0DYcu 
   1. Cleanser
      1. Kate Somerville anti bac https://bit.ly/2FZ9Yh6 
   2. ice
      1. Revision skincare https://bit.ly/3gWAjw4 
      2. Apply without a cotton ball
   3. Toner
      1. Cosrx https://bit.ly/2YFGRGQ 
   4. Essence
      1. Kate somerville anti bac https://bit.ly/2YJMbsS 
   5. Acne cream
      1. Julep vitamin c https://bit.ly/3epQksV 
   6. Oil
      1. Revision skincare https://bit.ly/34JPgNf 
      2. Colorscience powder sunscreen for reapplication  https://bit.ly/2G0FT0G 
   7. Sunscreen
2. Morning
   1. PreCleanse
      1. Dermalogica pre cleanse https://bit.ly/2YGIEeP 
      1. Kate somerville anti bac https://bit.ly/2FZ9Yh6 
   2. Cleanser 
      1. Dermalogica microfoliant https://bit.ly/2R9weZS 
   3. Exfoliate
      1. Revision skincare https://bit.ly/3gWAjw4 
      2. Apply without a cotton ball
   4. Toner
      1. Cosrx https://bit.ly/2YFGRGQ 
   5. Essence 
      1. Skincueticals 0.5% https://bit.ly/2Lbncdb 
   6. Retinol 
      1. Sente https://sentelabs.com/products/sente-illumine-eye-cream
   7. Eyecream
      1. Julep vitamin c https://bit.ly/3epQksV 
   8. Oil
      1. Avene https://bit.ly/3fpvv28 
   9. Moisturizer
3. Night
   1. Kate somerville cream https://bit.ly/2YJMbsS 
   2. Dermalogica spot treatment https://bit.ly/2G3kofs 
   3. Cosrx spot stickers https://bit.ly/2G32JEQ 
4. Acne products
   1. Pore strips (weekly) https://bit.ly/30bB4uq 
   2. blackhead soap stick https://bit.ly/2ZZSPwE 
   3. Dermalogica blackhead mask https://bit.ly/3gWADLi 
5. Blackhead products
   1. Habitaware bracelet https://habitaware.com/products/sporty-keen?gclid=CjwKCAjwjLD4BRAiEiwAg5NBFpGSM2MthYqTqdk_c5MAlQ5Qxc12RVs1BpzkXn0NCc1AiZKgR_z7-xoCVUAQAvD_BwE 
6. PICKING
   1. Italian towels for shower: https://bit.ly/2YFFVSQ
   2. Twinkle razors https://bit.ly/2FZCMpG  

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19: This week, Becca asks Nikki more about who she was before they met. From her painful experience going through a family break up, how her college experience molded her into who she is today, pivoting in your business and more!

Nikki's product mentions:

Wine Away

Couch

Bedroom rug

Becca's product mentions:

Daily Harvest

Use code BBOOKS for $25 off!

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Feel free to creep on your hosts a little further, too @thenikkibutler & @bbooks. Thank you for your attention and support!

#18: It's time to get to know more about Becca Booker. On today's episode, Nikki asks Becca questions that she didn't even know the answer to. We talk about the high school and college years that made Becca who she is today, what she did to save up to buy her first home, her perspective on marriage, kids, religion and more!

Becca's Product Rec: Korean Italy Towels

• Good for beach day/ 4th of July tan
• Exfoliation
• Removes tanner too

Nikki's Product Rec: SMEG Water Kettle

• Great for instant coffee
• Great for warming water for formula bottles

To ask us a question, suggest a topic or just say hi, DM us @betteroffpod or email [email protected].  

Feel free to creep on your hosts a little further, too @thenikkibutler & @bbooks. Thank you for your attention and support!