Kelly’s upgrading from leftover baby-butt vaseline to lavender hand lotion to kick off a grace-filled new year. And in this episode, you’ll get some silly word game action, hot goss in industry news, and a little inspiration for new year meals complete with food puns. 

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Jump scare is today’s millennial word refresh. If you’re in the EV market, then this is your jump scare warning on today’s industry news. 

In their last three transactions Lizz is making purchases on her Missouri suburb homesteading journey and Kelly is getting ready for Freduccini’s first birthday. Lizz is all about the sourdough and now has a bread maker to match. Her new immersion blender is being put to work in her baby-led-weaning hybrid. Lastly, her new Switch game Hogwarts Legacy is a five out of five stars she highly recommends. Kelly picked up a mini steamer, party decorations, Stanley straws and a $40 iced coffee cozi that Lizz insists she return. 

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VinFast is opening its first US dealership and the 2024 Chevy Traverse and Chevy Traverse Limited are two different SUVs.

One-pan Jan is taking over ditch the drive-through! Today’s recipe is Jessica's Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken from Ambitious Kitchen. For the marinade, you’ll need soy sauce, rice, wine, vinegar, toasted sesame oil, garlic and fresh ginger. For the veggies, bell peppers and red onion. Rounding out the recipe is boneless skinless chicken breast and cashews with optional fresh scallions or chives to garnish. 

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