Two local moms and friends, Lauren Earley and Alexis Badon, started Magnolia Moon Collective in 2016. Five years later, they share their journey to making locally grown, wild harvested and organic herbal teas and other items on the Homestyle podcast this week.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< their origin story — what brought them together and how that relationship has evolved;

<< how that translated into a business;

<< what they make and how;

<< their mission for educating others on medicinal properties of herbs;

<< and where you can find them locally or online.

Magnolia Moon is on Facebook and Instagram @magnoliamooncollective, and you can find more at their website, www.magnoliamoonherbals.com/.

Join the conversation in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. 

Contact Leigh Guidry at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe Cunningham at @JoePCunningham.

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Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website.

This week we do things a little differently, and Joe interviews Leigh about one of her crafting loves — scrapbooking. It's a great way to tell a story and record a moment in time at once. Hear the ins, outs and how-to's on this week's episode of the Homestyle podcast. 

In this episode you'll hear:

<< why Leigh loves scrapbooking and her past experience with it;

<< how to get started, beginning with planning;

<< and fun material ideas, from cardstock to spraypaint to lace.

Join the conversation in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. 

Contact Leigh Guidry at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe Cunningham at @JoePCunningham.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

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We welcome two brothers, Chad and Dustin Richard, from Crowley in Acadia Parish to this week's episode of the Homestyle podcast to talk about their side hustle, Smokey Bayou homemade infused oils and exotic smoke flavor fuels.

Hear how one brother's love for gardening and background in chemistry led to a growing business venture and a way to spend time together.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< about Chad and Dustin Richard, brothers from Crowley who found a way to work together with a side hustle as adults;

<< the origin story of Smokey Bayou and how it's evolved into what it is today;

<< where you can find their products;

<< and how they split tasks and why (hint: individual passions).

Find more about Chad and Dustin and their products at smokeybayou.com, on Facebook or Instagram @smokeybayou.

Join the conversation in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. Contact Leigh Guidry at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe Cunningham at @JoePCunningham.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website.

This week's episode of the Homestyle podcast is inspired by a friend's wedding "scrapbook" that is actually a quilt of fabric pieces with handwritten notes on them. Co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham don't know much about quilting — if you do, please come on the show! — but they love the idea of turning memories into blankets and keepsakes.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< ideas for turning fabric you're no longer using (T-shirts, baby clothes, monogrammed burp rags) into a quilt;

<< about the impact quilting has had on Leigh and Joe's lives and families;

<< how keepsakes like these can make for great gifts.

Do you quilt? We'd love to interview you on the podcast. Reach out to us through The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. 

Contact Leigh Guidry at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe Cunningham at @JoePCunningham.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website, www.theadvertiser.com. 

In each episode, co-hosts Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

When Gabbi Schexnailder saw a wooden spoon etched with a cute saying on Etsy, she thought about buying it. Thankfully, her fiance said, "We could make that." The rest was history. Now she's laser-etching spoons and much more through her business, Junk Drawer Crafters, she tells us this week on the Homestyle podcast.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< about Gabbi Schexnailder from Cecilia and how she started her business;

<< what laser-etching is;

<< the many, many things you can do with a laser-etching machine;

<< and where Gabbi finds unique and vintage items to personalize.

Find more about Gabbi and Junk Drawer Crafters on her business Facebook page or @junkdrawercrafters on Instagram.

Join the conversation in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. 

Contact Leigh Guidry at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe Cunningham at @JoePCunningham.

Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, co-hosts Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

It can be hard to stay focused on the positive, and doing so is a skill that can be cultivated from a young age. That's just what Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham aim to do with their girls (they've got four between their two families), so on this week's episode they talk about how to make gratitude journals for the kids — and themselves, just sayin'.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< how and why you can make a gratitude journal, whether it's for yourself or your kids;

<< a little science behind writing, attitude and expression; 

<< why it matters now and the impact it can have on your kids and your family;

<< for those not into journals, other ideas to get a similar result.

Join the conversation in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website, www.theadvertiser.com. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Kids are always hungry (OK, me, too), and it can be exhausting to come up with new and healthy ideas for snacks day in and day out. So Homestyle podcast hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry help you brainstorm new recipes with this week's episode. Banana sushi, anyone?

In this episode you'll hear:

<< ideas for health and not-so-healthy snacks for the whole family;

<< tips for setting a snacking schedule and why that matters;

<< where to look for more recipe ideas;

<< how to keep it simple or fuss it up;

<< and ways to keep your "snack drawer" or pantry stocked.

What snacks are your favorites? Let us know in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter.

Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham. Leave us a review, and be sure to rate the show.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. 

The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Last summer we were in lockdown, but a year later there are minimal restrictions. This week on the Homestyle podcast, hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry talk about their summer plans, big and small. You know there are craft and cooking projects on the list.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< ideas for what this summer "after" the pandemic can look like with the kids at home;

<< taking advantage of the cool (well, not as hot) weather during the early summer by taking family walks and bike rides;

<< outings you can take locally, from a swamp tour to Grandpa's house;

<< craft and recipe ideas for when you want to stay at home;

<< and plans for safe traveling, big or small.

What's on your Summer Bucket List? Let us know in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show.

Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Have you heard of keto? It feels like everyone has, do you really know what it's all about? This week on the Homestyle podcast, hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk with someone who knows all the ins and outs of the keto lifestyle (short for "ketogenic").

Amanda Campbell turned to the keto diet before it was a trend to help with her health after the birth of her twins, and over time it's blossomed into a full-blown business. 

In this episode you'll hear:

<< how the keto lifestyle helped Amanda Campbell keep from becoming diabetic after the birth of her twins

<< what keto is exactly

<< how she has transitioned and grown through this journey

<< how Krazy for Keto became a business

<< and what it's been like to run a business during a pandemic

Connect with us in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. Find more info at Krazy For Keto's Facebook page and at www.givemetheketo.com.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be.

Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

This week on the Homestyle podcast, hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry welcome an expert in a hand-crafting technique that dates back centuries. Christy Castille of Breaux Bridge has been shuttle tatting since she was 9 years old, and it's much more than a hobby for her today.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< Christy Castille explains what exactly "tatting" is;

<< how she got into this almost lost artform;

<< about her journey to becoming a traditional folklife artist;

<< where to find her online and in person these days.

Connect with us in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. Find Christy and her work at www.tattingbychristy.com, on Facebook and Instagram.

Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. 

The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.