Alison Bliss writes books that are fun and honest and relatable.  When I read her upcoming title, Out of the Blue, her humor and perspective were something that I knew we all needed in our lives.  In this episode, Alison shares why writing for all types of people matters.  We talk books and life and about some of the struggles she has faced as a writer.  I hope you love hearing from her as much as I loved chatting with her.  

Out of the Blue

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As I continue my own work on feeling better both inside and out, Whitney Larson and her conference for women, Cultivating Courage, just felt like something you needed to know about.  Whitney is a farm mom and wife in KS and is doing awesome things for women.  I hope you enjoy meeting her as much as I loved talking to her.  

Midwest Farmwives Podcast

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Cultivating Courage

As I move through the first of the year and take a different view of goals, accountability is on the front of my mind.   In this episode, I share some thoughts on how and why accountability is helping me and moving me forward in this phase of life.  

As we roll into the new year, I am working on what I want to accomplish in the next several months.  I have shifted my thoughts and ideas in this arena and am sharing those ideas with you.  

Scarlett St Clair writes high heat high fantasy romance.  I devoured her newest book earlier this fall and when her publisher reached out and offered to let us chat with her, I jumped on it.  I could have talked to her about books and romance and humanity for hours.  I can't wait for you to meet her and to grab a copy of her books ASAP.  

She is a former librarian, so feel free to request from Overdrive, Hoopla, your regular library requests!  

Can we even finish a year without a book recap?  I have been so excited to share this episode with you.  I LOVE talking books and especially talking books with friends.  Marissa and Jamie are the hosts of their own bookish podcast and were so much fun to share books and reading with as we rave about some of our favorite books of the year. 

For all links and a list of books mentioned in this episode, click HERE

With so many things already happening in our lives, adding extra events and traditions during the holidays can feel more like work than fun.  As I have been navigating my own expectations and traditions, I am sharing some questions that have helped me in my own decision making this year.

With the holidays just around the corner, we have spent a lot of time focusing on what is important to the people inside our four walls.  When we can look inward to decide what works best for us and our family, our decisions become easier and more defined.  In this episode, I share my tips for establishing some of those parameters and how you can streamline some of your choices in the future.  

As soon as we ended our last episode together, I immediately started asking Michelle questions about my own holiday cooking.  It just made sense to me to bring her right back to you.  She shares her best practices and tips for keeping holiday cooking for your family or for crowds simple and enjoyable.  

Holiday recipe round-up

Thanksgiving Cocktails

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