In Our Life Podcast

On this episode Charley and April spend time with Aamani Brown the CEO of AB Createz. They discuss education, marketing, and business strategies. They highlighted techniques that she uses to keep her business relevant. In the regular podcast segment “You’re on the List”: Charley, April & Aamani share their top 5 reasons why they are looking forward to Spring.

AB Createz Storefront: https://www.abcreatezshop.com/

AB Createz IG: https://www.instagram.com/abcreatez_/

Savannah State University https://savannahstate.edu/

Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade https://savannahsaintpatricksday.com/

Cochran, Georgia https://www.cityofcochran.com/

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In this episode Charley and April spend time with a good friend, special guest, Benjamin Smart. He discusses his career path, family, and shares his top 5 Christmas movies, and much more. 

WGVS 91.9

https://cah.georgiasouthern.edu/commarts/majors/mmfp/wvgs/

Charley’s radio show “Walk up music”

Pepper - https://youtu.be/KRXty8lDUW0?si=cFlODVFikIGNWrP2

Ben & Baggs in The Morning

Opening song - https://youtu.be/S5xAtsXb8Vs?si=ryfH0Qv6-zFhjIWq

Croque Glace – Brioche Ice Cream Sandwich (EPCOT France)

https://disney.urbantastebud.com/croque-glace-epcot/

Communications Department at Georgia Southern

https://cah.georgiasouthern.edu/commarts/

Aurora Borealis - Iceland

https://www.visiticeland.com/article/northern-lights-in-iceland

Matterhorn - Switzerland

https://www.zermatt.ch/en/matterhorn

Sound of Music

https://youtu.be/6f0T6UV-HiI?si=vHH4c9RRFNCdlR8Z

Georgia College and State University

https://www.gcsu.edu/

Scooter Cooler

https://amzn.to/3uYIowx

12 team Playoff

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2023-12-03/how-12-team-college-football-playoff-will-work-teams-schedule-bids

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/home-alone-2-lost-in-new-york

Miracle on 34th Street: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/miracle-on-34th-street

Jack Frost - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/jack-frost-1998

A Christmas Story Christmas (sequel) - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-christmas-story-christmas

Charley’s Top 5 Christmas Movies

1. A Christmas Story - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-christmas-story-1983

2. National Lampoon’s Christmas - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation

3. Elf - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/elf

4. The Santa Clause - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-santa-clause

5. It’s a Wonderful Life - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/frank-capras-its-a-wonderful-life

Honorable Mention: Die Hard - https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=ie%20Hard

April’s Top 5 Christmas Movies

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-charlie-brown-christmas

2. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer

3. Polar Express - https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=Polar%20Express

4. Santa Claus is Coming to Town - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/santa-claus-is-comin-to-town

5. Home Alone - https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=Home%20Alone

Honorable Mention: Friday After Next - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/friday-after-next

Ben’s Top 5 Christmas Movies

1.  Emmet Otter’s Jug-band Christmas - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas

2. Scrooged - https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=Scrooged

3. Just Friends - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/just-friends

4. The Holiday- https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-holiday

5. Santa Claus The Movie - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/santa-claus-the-movie

Honorable Mentions:

A Christmas Story - Link in Charley’s Top 5

Love Actually - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/love-actually

Atlanta Quest - https://www.atlantaquest.org/

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In episode 7 Charley and April cover their college experiences, sending your child off to college (or elsewhere), and their top 5 reasons college students call home. 

Fort Scott Community College: 

https://www.fortscott.edu

Ten quick to learn trades:

https://www.bestcolleges.com/trades/quick-jobs

Welding Certification information: 

https://www.aws.org/Certification-and-Education/Professional-Certification/

Cosmetology Programs in GA:

https://www.cosmetology-license.com/georgia/top-ten-cosmetology-schools-in-georgia

Military Enlistment Opportunities: 

https://www.navy.mil 

https://www.goarmy.com 

https://www.marines.com 

https://www.airforce.com 

Volunteering Opportunities: 

https://gastateparks.org/ParkVolunteer 

https://www.aspca.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-aspca-adoption-center 

https://aging.georgia.gov/get-involved/volunteer-my-community 

https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/volunteer

https://georgiawildlife.com/about/volunteer

Swiftie Fan video from Outkick: 

https://youtu.be/3w2SY4Et85Q?si=aYa11dF7D8P1jxwE

Comment Spotlight from “We Gotta Go Camping”

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In episode 6 Charley and April cover topics that include: Halloween, Sports, their hobbies and their top 5 favorite and least favorite Thanksgiving foods.

What’s up: 

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Current Events: 

Hangover II: Picture with Alan and the boys

https://www.facebook.com/thehangover/photos/pb.100068450887915.-2207520000/10150195197280765/?type=3

Trainee | Progressive Commercial with Jamie and Imani  

JoKoy: https://jokoy.com/ 

Sports:

The Prettiest Little Stadium in America: 

Hype video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy1HyGMONBt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Internet info.:https://www.exploregeorgia.org/statesboro/sports-racing/sports-venues-facilities/gsus-allen-e-paulson-stadium# 

Beautiful Eagle Creek and ECB: 

Hobby Time:

Bubble Head’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Bubble_Head_740

Cason’s Boatworks: https://www.casonsboatworks.com/

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

Earth Lady 8B’s Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/earthlady8b/

Earth Lady 8B’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6l-zt4_C-ASOfHE3mHcg

We’re on the list: 

Turkey Fryer:

https://amzn.to/3tPwgO7

Video that’s Funny to Us:

Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw1LrwKpf1J/

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Charley and April give and discuss their individual top 15 QBs lists in this episode, as well as their Bottom 5 QBs lists. Do you agree with us? Let us know why or why not! Click on the blue microphone (on inourlifepodcast.com/5) and sound off!

Show Notes

1. Site of our summer “quarantine”:

Eisenhower / Locations / State Parks / KDWPT - KDWPT (ksoutdoors.com)

1. Jerry’s Thriftway:

Jerry's Thriftway | Ad Specials (mythriftway.com)

1. Cosmo article:

12 Unexpected Struggles Interracial Couples Face (cosmopolitan.com)

1. The originator of “Do Right”:

HEAD MAN - Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com

Show Notes  

Planning

UPDATE: The packing list!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VZjGBC8gj53U0mh0BuZ7VHKkXg_3PYfc9skmatB93gA/edit?usp=sharing

Know your family:

1. What do they like to do?
2. Where haven’t they been yet?
3. Which destinations are age-appropriate?

Budget:

1. What can you reasonably afford?
2. Drive vs fly? Benefits of either? Drawbacks? https://www.travelingmom.com/travel-tips/is-it-cheaper-to-drive-or-fly/https://www.moneycrashers.com/cross-country-trip-travel-kids-fly-or-drive/
3. Try this tool: http://www.costtodrive.com

When are you going? Consider time of year when planning your trip.

Do you have family and/or friends nearby?

21 Best Family Vacation Destinations

https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-family-vacations-in-the-usa/

10 Best Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.

https://www.tripstodiscover.com/best-family-friendly-all-inclusive-resorts-united-states/

20 Best Affordable Family Vacation Destinations: https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-affordable-family-vacations/

10 Waterparks Worth Traveling For (Your Kids Will Thank You): https://www.purewow.com/travel/best-american-waterparks

48 U.S. Spots to Visit with Your Kids Before They Grow Up: https://redtri.com/family-friendly-vacation-ideas/

What was your favorite vacation destination? Why?

What destination is next on your to-do list? Also, why?

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SHOW NOTES

Hoover Dam helicopter tour and Info: https://www.papillon.com/ https://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/service/index.html

Lake Tahoe: https://visitinglaketahoe.com/

Lake Mead Information: https://www.nps.gov/lake/index.htm

Mandalay Bay: https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en.html?kbid=2584521&ecid=PS_BB_HO_EV_ED_LV_MB_100818&ef_id=:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4737!3!!e!!o!!mandalay%20bay%20-%20las%20vegas

Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce: https://www.weddingchamber.vegas/

Caesar’s Palace Weddings: https://www.caesars.com/las-vegas/things-to-do/weddings

Wedding Report - Las Vegas Metro area ranked 3rd: https://wedding.report/index.cfm/action/wedding_statistics/view/market/id/29820/idtype/m/location/Las_Vegas_Henderson_Paradise__NV/

Las Vegas Proper ranks 1st in the US: http://www.stevierayentertainment.com/fun-wedding-facts/

Caesars Rewards-You can sign up for your very own Caesars Rewards account here: https://www.caesars.com/myrewards

MLife-Not to be outdone, you can sign up for MGM Resorts’ rewards program here:

https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/mlife-rewards-program.html?kbid=2584521&ecid=PS_BB_HO_EV_ED_LV_MGMRI_091018&s_kwcid=AL!4737!3!323101869960!e!!g!!mlife%20rewards&ef_id=WwIBDQAAAE54vxAl:20200814235014:s

30 Casinos on the Strip and 51 Casinos in the Strip “Area”: https://gamboool.com/how-many-casinos-are-on-the-las-vegas-strip

ALL the Harrah’s: https://www.caesars.com/harrahs

Caesars property in Cincinnati (it’s actually closed, sorry): https://www.yelp.com/biz/horseshoe-cincinnati-casino-cincinnati

Wahlburgers Las Vegas: https://wahlburgers.com/vegas

Giordano’s: https://giordanos.com/locations/las-vegas-nv/

Public Transportation | The Deuce: Multi day pass: https://www.vegasunzipped.com/the-deuce/

Bellagio Fountain Show: https://bellagio.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/fountains-of-bellagio.html

Southwest Airlines: https://www.southwest.com/?ref=southwestairlines.com

April’s Top 5 Must Do/Must See:

• Fremont Street/Coney Island
• Bellagio Fountains
• The Venetian
• Caesar’s Palace (especially the Pool)
• Going out on the Strip at night

Charley’s Top 5 Must Do/Must See:

• Las Vegas Sign
• Fremont Street Experience
• Bellagio Fountains
• Forum Shops at Caesar’s
• “Go” Day pool at the Flamingo

Honorable Mentions:

• The High Roller
• Shows (Jabbawockeez, The Prince Tribute)

Deals can be found, but you must be careful. People will be handing out fliers, and they ARE PERSISTENT! Remember, something for nothing doesn’t exist. If you’re getting discounted or “free” tickets, you’re most likely paying with your time (#timeshare).

Grand Canyon: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

Airport Shuttle: https://www.airportshuttlelasvegas.com/airport-shuttle/

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SHOW NOTES

• What is the definition of a Long-Distance Relationship (LDR)?
  • An intimate relationship between partners who are geographically separated from one another (also called a LDRR- Long Distance Romantic Relationship)
• Average numbers for those in LDRs:
  • The average LDR is separated by 125 miles
  • Average number of visits: 2x per month
  • Average phone calls 1 every three days
• In our relationship’s beginning, we were separated by roughly 124 miles – right at the average! However, we communicated more often than the average. We made use of social media and texts daily, as well as calling once every 2-3 days. Our visits were usually around 2-3 per month, so just over the average there as well.
• These numbers held for us until the ever-popular DTR (Define the Relationship) moment.
• Challenges for LDRs are:
  • Lack of Communication: Communication is the key for any relationship’s health, but especially so in an LDR. Don’t suffer in silence!
  • Unresolved Fights – don’t let arguments dwell too long. Be sure to tell each other how you feel about the issue, including your interpretations of things that were communicated/miscommunicated.
    • One of our examples of miscommunication: “You’ve gotta do better.”
  • Infrequent Visits: If you’re in an LDR with a LOT of distance between you, get creative. Use of teleconference apps may be necessary (more on this later).
  • Not making time for your SO: If you are dating someone with children, you’re going to have to be understanding about time they spend with their kids. When it’s a newer relationship especially, you’re going to have to EASE into spending time around the younger ones. It won’t be immediate – take your time. Also remember, when you’re in a relationship (LD or not), Boys’ nights & Girls’ nights out ARE expected to be curbed to an extent to allow you to spend time with your SO.
  • Not Trying: Duh
  • Time Difference: This could be due to great distances or just simply working opposite schedules. Get creative. Carve out time to spend with each other as you can. Whether you take a day to go on an excursion or get together for a nice dinner out. If the time difference is due to distance, have a virtual dinner together, making an appointment if necessary. Take time to make time.
    • We went on a Mimosa crawl when we both had a single day off. After the crawl, we had dinner and went back to the hotel and napped/hung out/grabbed some snacks. In the morning, we enjoyed a nice breakfast, drove our separate ways, and got back to our separate schedules.
  • Growing Apart: Growing apart is a direct result of not successfully negotiating the other challenges (poor communication, not making time for each other, not trying, etc…). If you are growing apart, you’re growing toward someone else (possibly even yourself).
  • Expensive to visit each other: Perhaps meeting in the middle would be an option? (there’s always Vegas)
  • Feeling Lonely: If you find yourself feeling lonely, communicate with your partner and work to resolve these feelings.
  • Worried my partner would meet someone else: Possibly this is from relationships prior to the DTR (see above). Time together helps this worry to ease.
  • Unplanned Changes: over 2/3 of LDRs fail due to changes that were unplanned for.
• LDRs success rate is 60%, compared to 59% of marriages. The average time for an LDR to break down is 4.5 months.
• We talk about our LDR story.
• More LDR statistics
• “Commuter Marriages”
• 7 things you should never tolerate in a Long-Distance Relationship
  • Predictability
  • One-word texts
  • The suggestion of an open relationship
  • Excessive flakiness
  • Being hung up on mid-argument
  • Too much jealousy
  • Silence
• Tips for spicing up your LDR
  • Take a road trip together (longer than a 3-hour drive one way)
    • Start that communicating! No holds barred: feel out those forbidden topics of religion, politics, conspiracy theories.
  • Find out where your SO has not been and GO THERE!
    • Experience firsts together! These will be VERY memorable, and you will both cherish these trips together!
    • Footnote: in our first 6 months of our LDR, we went to Las Vegas (first for me), MLB game in Tampa Bay (first for both of us), Riot Fest in Chicago (first for both of us), Took the girls to a music festival in Jacksonville, FL (the girls’ first concert). TAKE TRIPS AND EXPERIENCE FIRSTS, PEOPLE!
  • Don’t be shy about using Groupon to inspire/help pay for your excursions. There are great deals to be had!
• We talk for a bit about our family vacations (giving inspiration?).
  • Utah
  • Mobile
  • Biloxi
  • New Orleans
  • Galveston
• Remember, the trips only need to be special, not necessarily expensive. It’s the little things that matter.
• Charley’s advice is two-fold:
  • Communicate fearlessly.
  • Travel together to experience those firsts.
• April’s advice
  • Be thoughtful, even to include small gifts (even something as innocuous as a couple guitar straps.
  • Treat the other person how you want to be treated

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