A whole list of gift ideas that don't add clutter to people's lives, nor to the planet's!

Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/44-rethink-gifts

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Ouch! What bit me!? ...the "Tidying Up" bug.

C'mon, who else has watched this show, and then took all their clothes and dumped it on their bed???  In this episode, we talk about the Netflix Original series "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo."  (This is not a sponsored podcast episode; we just talk about what we want, and we wanna talk about this.)

Join us for a combination [freak-out session] and [philosophy discussion] about

• a subversive, but truer definition of "materialism"
• the huge blind spot of the question "does it spark joy?"
• and how one time, we ended up with mice in our house

Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/43-marie-kondo

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Instead of being a pressure cooker of "must be romantic now," how about if Valentine's Day is a prompt to simply celebrate all love.  In this episode, Siena shares why she loves Valentine's Day, we share our plans to mark the holiday, and also some embarrassing Valentine's related memories from years past.  We mean waaayyy past.

Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/42-vday

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Listen to this episode if you could use a low-pressure pep talk with our thoughts on why you're Right On Time, and definitely not "behind" on any "New Year's Resolutions."

Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/41-feb-jan

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We took "The 5 Love Languages" test.

In this podcast episode, we talk about how the "love languages" show up in our relationship, and, reflect on why we think they developed in us (nature? nurture?).

Also, The Golden Rule ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.") might not be what you think...

Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/40-lovelanguages

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We geek out on the mini-cleanse we're doing.  It's a great example of how small changes can yield great-feeling results.  I mean, really, this cleanse we're doing is teeny.  Don't think you have to be extreme to be healthier or feel better.

Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/39-cleanse

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At the start of a New Year, momentum is on your side!  But we've found that it can lead to creating a list of goals and aspirations that, while admirable, is also, Just.  Too.  Much.

In this episode, we each share our personal Word/Theme for the Year, and what it means to us.

And, we also share the simple year-long 'instructions' we've given to ourselves, to support our relationship.  Can't believe we've never done this before in our 18 years of being together so far!  Can't wait to share it with you, too :)

Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/38-relationshipnewyear

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At the start of a New Year, momentum is on your side!  But we've found that it can lead to creating a list of goals and aspirations that, while admirable, is also, Just.  Too.  Much.

In this episode, we each share our personal Word/Theme for the Year, and what it means to us.

And, we also share the simple year-long 'instructions' we've given to ourselves, to support our relationship.  Can't believe we've never done this before in our 18 years of being together so far!  Can't wait to share it with you, too :)

Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/38-relationshipnewyear

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What's it like at a cozy, (nearly) all-lesbian gathering in Portland, Oregon on New Year's Eve?  We can't speak for all such gatherings, of course, but we tell you about the one we went to in this episode.

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Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou!  It's Hawaiian for "Happy New Year!"

Although we get a little side-tracked with a pro-Kathy Griffin rant, we also manage to stay on topic long enough to cover our favorite aspects of a fresh New Year:

• a new planner

• fire crackers (not to be confused with fireworks)

• traditional Japanese New Year foods

• and more

Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/36-newyear2019

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