Live Well Anyway

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SHOW NOTESIn this episode Katie and MacKenzie get festive! They share favorite recipes, music, and ways to make the holidays really sing. If anyone knows how to make the magic of Christmas extend to the day to day, it’s Katie!

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Note- all pictures mentioned in episode are available in the show notes at mackenziekoppa.com/podcast/161

Music:

Mellow Christmas Jazz on Spotify

Michael Buble Christmas

Leslie Odom Jr Christmas

Samara Joy Christmas

Nora Jones Christmas

Vintage Martini Glasses

Vintage Cocktail Shaker

Rose Gold Cocktail Jigger

Peppermint Espresson Martini

Vanilla Espresso Martini

Warm LED Globe Lights

Alexa Echo Dot

Amazon Smart Plug

Pura Diffuser

Thermometer spatula

Cranberry Orange Scones

Almond Roca 

Caramel Dip- 1 brick of cream cheese (softened) whipped with one bag of melted caramel balls (melt in 30 second increments in the microwave)

Pop plain popcorn in air popper or paper bag in the microwave 1/4 cup at a time. Pour popped popcorn in a large bowl or roasting pan and remove un-popped kernels. Place bowl or roasting pan in 300 degree oven to keep warm.

Stir and cook corn syrup, water, butter, and salt until sugar in dissolved and a candy thermometer reaches 270 (or 260ish for a chewier texture). Add vanilla and food coloring and remove from heat.

Pour over popcorn stirring with a large spoon to coat evenly. We prefer to not form into balls as it is easier to eat.

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SHOW NOTESIn this episode Katie and MacKenzie discuss their favorite reads from the year and share which books they are most looking forward to in 2024.

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MacKenzie’s Books

Reset by Debra Fileta (Here is Debra’s episode on Live Well Anyway)

High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard

This Must Be the Place by Jami Nato (Here is Jami’s episode on Live Well Anyway)

The Winston Brothers Series by Penny Reid

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy

Spare by Prince Harry

Hello Molly by Molly Shannon

Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Duggar Vuolo

Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar Dillard

All My Knotted -Up Life by Beth Moore

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I’ll Have What She’s Having by Erin Carlson

No Crying in Baseball by Erin Carlson

Queen Meryl by Erin Carlson

Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal

Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks

The Artists Way by Julia Cameron

The 12 Week Year by Brian P Moran and Michael Lennington

This Beautiful Truth by Sarah Clarkson

The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer

Desperate by Sally Clarkson

Own Your Life by Sally Clarkson

Giving Your Words by Sally Calrkson

The Blue Moon Series by Lucy Score

Jodi Picoult books

Colleen Hoover Books

None of This is True by Lisa Jewel

Ralph’s Party by Lisa Jewel

A Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewel

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SHOW NOTESIn this episode MacKenzie chats with professional organizer, clutter whisperer and author of “Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized,” Star Hansen. They talk all things clutter and organizing, getting at the heart of why they happen even more than the methods themselves. It’s a refreshing take on a topic that is never far from mind.

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SHOW NOTESKatie was just bubbling over with goodness to share from what she gleaned from her recent Thanksgiving. It is an encouraging conversation about purpose and filling up our kids in order to send them into their lives with full tanks. Plus, MacKenzie pulls out some obscure impressions for everyone’s entertainment.

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I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (song)

The Daily Tay “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” Reel

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Truvaga- $15 off with code LWA at Truvaga.com

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SHOW NOTESIn this solo episode MacKenzie talks about 6 things you can do to help yourself stay sane through all the holiday crazy, and moreover, actually enjoy yourself. 

All of these things have also been part of our Patreon Challenge for the month of November, which the All the Things members participated in to earn points and compete for a prize. We will be kicking our next, similar challenge off on December 1, so be sure to head over to Patreon and join us to add some accountability and fun to the end of your year! It’s a great way to get your goals rolling before January even gets here.

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Fighting Forward by Hannah Brencher

Organifi- I like Harmony & Glow- get $25 off your first order of $100 or more

Plan to Eat- 50% off for Black Friday

Patch Aid Vitamin Patches 

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Truvaga- use code LWA to get $15 off at checkout at truvaga.com

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SHOW NOTESOk, we’re just going to be really honest, this isn’t the best gift guide out there! HOWEVER, Katie and I always have fun together and we end up rounding out the episode with some great White Elephant gift ideas, so those are worth sticking around for!

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MacKenzie’s Ideas

Kitsch Heatless Overnight Curler

SleepyTie Scrunchy

Olive & June Press on Nails (25% off link)

Kindle Paperwhite

Christy Miller Series

Monat Skincare & Makeup

Dreamy Blue Premium Adjustable Loft Pillow

Air Doctor Filters

Armra Colostrum

Organifi- Get $25 off your first order of $100+ (My favorite is Harmony)

Therasage Red Light Therapy Mat

Caramel Puff Corn

Echo Glow

Windshield Cover for Ice and Snow

Monat Skincare

Cricut Machine

Chicken Pants

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Caraway Home- 20% off your order at carawayhome.com/LWA

Jenni Kayne- 25% off your first order at jennikayne.com/LIVEWELL15 with code LIVEWELL15

SHOW NOTESIn this episode MacKenzie chats with Gramme nominated song writer and fashion brand founder, Franne Golde. They dive into Franne’s illustrious carrier in the music industry along with her clothing line that is also her namesake (and that MacKenzie absolutely loves!). It’s a fun conversation with a heart for women who support each other in developing our dreams.

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Franne Golde Brand on Instagram

Energel Pens- MacKenzie’s Favorite Pen that she recommends to Franne

Uncommon Goods- 15% off at uncommongoods.com/livewell

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SHOW NOTESIn this episode MacKenzie dives into her favorite and most consistently used wellness products from the last year. Everything from gadgets to supplements, these are the things are family turns to again and again.

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Gadgets & Gizmos-

Thera Tri-Light Redlight Therapy Mat

Theragun

Air Doctor

AquaTru Water Filter

Rebounder

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Asea liquid and gel

Armra Colostrum- 10% off with code: DISCOUNT0000420869675306846385

Pure Body Extra Zeolite Daily Detox Spray by The Good Inside

Fulvic Minerals by The Good Inside

PatchAid- Vit C, D, & B12, as well as Focus & Clarity

Magnesium Glycinate

Organifi- Harmony

Four Sigmatic Chill Decaf Coffee

Lifeboost Decaf Coffee

Rasa- I like Cacao, Bold, and Chai

Franne Golde- Go to frannegolde.com and use code LIVEWELL for 20% off your first order of $75 or more.

Caraway Home- visit Carawayhome.com/LWA or use code LWA at checkout for 10% off.

SHOW NOTESIn this episode MacKenzie vulnerably talks about a tough time she has been going through and shares the things she is doing to help move through the low time.

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Patchaid Supplement Patches

Rasa

Fighting Forward by Hannah Brencher

Caraway Home- visit Carawayhome.com/LWA or use code LWA at checkout for 10% off

HoneyLove- 20% off at honeylove.com/LIVEWELL

SHOW NOTESIn this episode Katie and MacKenzie chat about their current favorites, including some books and shows they are enjoying (or about to enjoy) this fall, current favorite beauty products, some fun little fashion things. Plus, there is a fair bit of talk about chickens and rabbits.

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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (show on AppleTV+)

Cache the Dog (with talking buttons- @cachecowadventures)

Bunny (another dog with talking buttons- @whataboutbunny)

Talking Dog Buttons (if you want to get some for your dog)

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (Movie in theaters, eventually streaming on AppleTV+)

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (Series on Netflix)

The Summer I Turned Pretty Series by Jenny Han (series on Amazon Prime)

To All the Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han (series on Netflix)

The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel (series on Disney+)

Reign by Katherine McGee

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Nora Ephron and the Three Movies that Changed Romantic Comedy by Erin Carlson

There’s No Crying in Baseball by Erin Carlson

Jean Jacket from Franne Golde

Caslon Leather Jacket from Nordstrom with built in hoody

Altar’d State Cloud Slipper (Ugg Tasman Dupe)

Co-Pilot- 14 Day Free Trial at go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL

Paleovalley Whey Protein & Golden Milk, Meat Sticks, Superfood Bars

OneSkin- 15% off at oneskin.co with code LIVEWELL

Jenni Kayne- 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com/LIVEWELL15 with code LIVEWELL15