Pretty Over Perfect

This week we’re chatting about all the ways we care for our whole selves: body, mind and spirit. It’s less about “treat yourself” and more about doing the work of deep self-love and nourishment, checking the voices in our heads, and pursuing passions that make us feel alive. And if you’ve ever wondered what we get insecure about, we’ll tell you in this episode of soul-baring and reflection. 

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@prettyoverperfect

We're wrapping up our food-focused month with our amateur tips for making fun and festive cakes! We're not professionals by any means, but if you've ever wanted to try your hand at baking and decorating a simple cake, we have some of our favorite tips (developed through a lot of trial and error) compiled into this bonus episode for you.

Check us out on Instagram this week to see some of the cakes we've made (just because we think it's fun), and check out the links below for our favorite tools and resources. Happy Cake Day!

Supplies we like:
Cake Boards
Turntable and Spatula Set
Cake Scraper
Russian Piping Tips

Resources we recommend:
Baking with Blondie
Cake by Courtney
Russian Piping Tips How-To
Michelle's Go-To Chocolate Cake Recipe

 

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@prettyoverperfect

It's almost time to host friends and family again and we're so excited that we're continuing our discussion of all things edible with this week's focus on our favorite foods for special occasions - from Sunday brunch to birthday celebrations and big gatherings. Sweet, savory and everything in between, hear all our tips like frittatas for a crowd and mouth-watering takes on classics like French toast. Plus, everything you can do withs some frozen puff pastry, why cupcake tins are for more than just cupcakes, and appetizers that make everyone happy. Did we mention we like food? And people? And serving people food? It's the best. 

Cinnamon Chip Scones Recipe
Crustless Quiche Recipe
Come on Over by Jeff Mauro
Cravings: Hungry for More by Chrissy Teigen 

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@prettyoverperfect

Our first bonus episode comes to you from a special place in our bellies: the dessert spot. We are both big fans of sugary confections of any kind, and though we are grown-ups and have to consume them only in moderation, we thoroughly enjoy them when we do. We're talking our favorite quick crowd-pleasers like homemade Magic Shell, cookie bars of all kinds, and fanciful showstoppers for special occasions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Russian Piping Tips and How To Use Them
A Set of Round Cookie Cutters
Two Peas and Their Pod S'mores Pie Recipe
S'mores Custard Cake Recipe

More recipes will be available on our Instagram: @prettyoverperfect

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You love it when we talk about food, and we love talking about it. So this month on Pretty Over Perfect we’re all about everything edible. This week we’re talking our favorite go-to meals, what we always keep in our pantries, what we make when we don’t want to cook, and our favorite meals of all time. 

Also! We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]! We’re open to questions, suggestions and fun anecdotes! 

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@prettyoverperfect

We know life isn’t just sunshine and lollipops, but that there are beautiful things happening, even on the worst days we face. This week we're chatting about the layers of goodness we can add to our lives by contemplating everything we do through the lens of gratitude - and it's not even Thanksgiving! We're reframing our mundane experiences in the hopes of finding a little magic and storing up the good for hollowing times ahead.

External resources mentioned in this episode:
Oprah's Super Soul Conversations About Gratitude 
Tim Michin’s Commencement Address (Define Yourself by What You Love)
An Experiment in Gratitude (Thank You Letters) 

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@prettyoverperfect

We know motherhood is full - full to the brim with demands, challenges AND joy and fulfillment. This week we’re talking about some of the ways we keep our head above the waves in this overwhelming and wonderful time of life, from showering every day to finding something to do that doesn’t get undone. We’re letting go of unnecessary expectations and coming home to ourselves as the magical mothers we are. Plus, you might just get to hear us cry a little bit.

Resources:
Blessings of a Skinned Knee
Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday
Bringing Up Bébé
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles 

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In April we're focusing on all the ways - little and big - that we find joy in the everyday, starting out with embracing curiosity and compassion for the people around us and the situations we find ourselves in. This is a subject near and dear to our hearts, so join us this month as we pursue all the good things in the messiness of the reality of our humanness. Plus, find out who Michelle's doppleganger is, and which musician Jessica loves so much she recently found out she is in the top 2% of the fanbase for. 

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This week we're getting into the nitty gritty of all the things: laundry, meal planning, house cleaning, chores, all of it! We've got tips, tricks and a whole lot of thoughts on how to get it all done - in a way that lets us live the rest of our lives to the fullest. It all has to get done, so let's make it as manageable - and enjoyable - as possible!

Michelle loves this cookbook by Half Baked Harvest.
Jessica recommends The Food Nanny.

And find us on Instagram (@prettyoverperfect), where we'll be showing pictures of the cakes we made for family birthdays, and a whole lot more!

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@prettyoverperfect

This week we're talking about organizing our lives and our emotions around our biggest goals for ourselves and our families. We're asking big questions like "Who do I want to be in the future (next week, next month, next decade)?" and then, "How do I get there?" And we've got a couple of rock metaphors in there for you, too. 

Come hang out! I can't wait to connect with you! 

@prettyoverperfect