Kate's got a hole in her inflatable pool, and Doree's doing some sofa shuffling. Also, it's International Workers Day, so don't cross the picket line. We hear from two dermatology residents who have some great maskne tips, and a listener writes in to ask that we speak to more people who have been laid off. So: if you've been laid off, how are you doing? Let us know.

The word of the day is: KIND AWARENESS. The activity of the day is: ANYTHING FROM THE SWISS EMBASSY LIST.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Jana Schmieding giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_iK1TrpT4_/
• Calm app: go to https://www.calm.com/forever35 for 40% off.
• May Day strike: https://www.democracynow.org/2020/4/29/headlines/workers_plan_may_day_peoples_strike_to_demand_safer_workplaces
• PanOxyl Creamy Wash 4% Benzoyl Peroxide: https://www.cvs.com/shop/panoxyl-creamy-wash-4-benzoyl-peroxide-daily-control-deep-cleaning-wash-for-acne-6-oz-prodid-1150104
• Neutrogena Clear Pore cleanser: https://www.neutrogena.com/skin/skin-acne/clear-pore-cleansermask/6810019.html
• Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment: https://www.neutrogena.com/skin/skin-acne/on-the-spot-acne-treatment/6801790.html
• Differin Gel: https://www.cvs.com/shop/differin-gel-prodid-1190782
• UCLA Mindful app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ucla-mindful/id1459128935?ls=1
• Swiss Embassy list of activities: https://twitter.com/amberregis/status/1255443780989304834

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Kate had a stressful day but felt better after partaking in some herbal refreshment, while Doree is just glad to be able to gaze at her new office whiteboard. Listeners had a bunch of suggestions for paint-by-numbers kits, and a listener also hasTV rec for Kate.

The word of the day is: SPACE. The activity of the day is: FREE ACCESS TO ANCESTRY.COM VIA THE LIBRARY

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Paint by Numbers kits: https://www.winniespicks.com/, https://www.paintthetownbynumbers.com, https://paintbynumbershome.com/, https://petsbynumbers.com/

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Kate admits she discussed the Daily in therapy and still hasn't gotten rid of her ingrown hair, and Doree's just back from the pediatrician and finds the perfect tweezers to take care of Kate's hairy situation. Plus, we want to know what calming movies and TV shows you're watching right now, and we give advice to a listener who's having trouble reining in her anger.

The word of the day is: MINDFUL. The activity of the day is: DO A MINDFULNESS MEDITATION.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Tweezerman ingrown hair tweezers: https://www.tweezerman.com/ingrown-hair-splintertweeze.html
• Mindfulness article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/04/13/magazine/jack-kornfield-mindfulness.htm
• UCLA mindfulness meditations: https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations

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Kate listened to the two Daily episodes that she said she wasn't going to listen to, and Doree's feeling much better today and attributes it in part to having exercised in the morning. A listener writes in with some suggestions on how to beat the blahs, and another listener has great tips on how to manage budding separation anxiety in your dog.

The word of the day is: MOVE. The activity of the day is: WATCH @BOSTONPOTTER ON INSTAGRAM.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• The Daily episodes: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/20/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-how-long-lockdowns.html and https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/26/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-new-york-restaurants.html
• "Vaccine Rates Drop Dangerously As Parents Avoid Doctor's Visits": https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/health/coronavirus-measles-vaccines.html
• Moonrise reed diffuser: https://pfcandleco.com/products/moonrise-reed-diffuser
• The Ink app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ink-cards-send-custom-cards/id477296657
• Separation anxiety links: https://malenademartini.com/ (trainer), her book Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs https://amzn.to/35civIO, and her online course https://malenademartini.com/for-owners/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-mission-possible-online-course/
• Boston Potter: https://www.instagram.com/bostonpotter

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Doree feels like she's in a rut, but buying some flowers helped cheer her up. Meanwhile, Kate is just accepting the fact that her kids were parked in front of the TV for much of Saturday. A listener calls in to tell us how hearing the word of the day helped her change her perspective, and another listener pleads for help with a very pandemic problem: maskne.

The word of the day is: FORGIVE. The activities of the day are: WATCH THE STATE REENACT PORCUPINE RACETRACK and WATCH STEPHEN FRY AND PRINCE WILLIAM TOGETHER.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• The State: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_Sm-dKHhaa/?igshid=1d35fcg727vzh
• Prince William and Stephen Fry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_ifv6ZOuvw

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Kate reflects on the very '80s childhood that her kids are currently having and Doree feels invigorated by a trip to Target. A listener writes in to suggest also shopping at large retailers and not just small stores, and we give advice to a college senior who doesn't want to quarantine with her parents.

The word of the day is: SWEAT. The activity of the day is: TAKE A VIRTUAL TRAIN RIDE.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Virtual train rides: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/bus-train/virtual-train-rides

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Kate (accidentally!) washed her hair with dog shampoo, and Doree's happy that she finally took a quarantine bath. A listener writes in to tell us NOT to spray essential oils on our masks, and we give advice to a listener who's worried that the pandemic is just postponing a possible engagement indefinitely.

The word of the day is: LAUGH. The activity of the day is: WATCH STANLEY TUCCI MAKE A NEGRONI.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Phish's Dinner and a Movie: https://webcast.livephish.com/
• The Pink Studio: www.thepinkstudio.ca
• Stanley Tucci Makes a Negroni:

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Kate's trying to feel grateful for the time she has with her kids, but briefly panics when she thinks they might have lice. (Spoiler: they don't.) Meanwhile, Doree has completed a mysterious baking project and downloaded the Peloton app. Then we have a special pandemic poetry reading (!) by author and poet Leigh Stein, and give some recs for good non-big-box beauty and comfortable clothing sites.

The word of the day is: PATIENCE. The activity of the day is: STROLL THROUGH THE JAPANESE GARDEN IN BLOOM AT THE BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN.

Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Mississippi Roast: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/246721/mississippi-roast-slow-cooker-pepperoncini-pot-roast/
• Peloton app: https://www.onepeloton.com/app
• Leigh Stein's Poet in Residence newsletter: https://poetinresidence.substack.com/p/coming-soon
• Leigh Stein's Self Care novel: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623540/self-care-by-leigh-stein/
• Beauty site recs: https://milkandhoney.com, https://oo35mm.com/, https://www.botniaskincare.com/, https://credobeauty.com/, https://ohlolly.com/, https://sokoglam.com/, https://www.thedetoxmarket.com/. https://www.fatandthemoon.com/
• Comfy clothes site recs: https://www.marinelayer.com/, https://www.girlfriend.com/, https://www.louandgrey.com/, https://athleta.gap.com/
• Japanese Garden in bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden: https://www.bbg.org/news/stroll_through_the_japanese_garden_in_bloom_video

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We're both feeling a little down today, but Kate attempted a cat eye (successfully!) and Doree's been burning her favorite new candle, so all is not lost. A listener wonders which old prods we've started using again, and a high school junior writes in to ask for advice about what to do now that the SATs have been canceled. And we hear from a teacher who's struggling with a couple of very pushy parents.

The word of the day is: STRENGTH. The activity of the day is: REWATCH A CLASSIC SHOW.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Moonrise candle: https://pfcandleco.com/collections/sunset-candles/products/moonrise-sunset-candle
• The Christmas Candle (SNL): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L5Xkb78KxY

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