Sorta Awesome

Phone calls? Sometimes. Texting? Sure. But we use our cell phones and mobile devices for so much more than that every single day! This week, Meg and Rebekah do a deep-dive into the wonderful world of apps and share the ones that have changed their lives in the most awesome ways!

Also, this is a fantastic time to become a Super Star Awesome! There are so many fun things happening for Super Star supporters of this show through Patreon. Bonus episodes, ad-free episodes (!), gift exchanges (!!), and texting for starters. Come check out what we've got going on and let your awesome shine even brighter by becoming an official Super Star on Patreon!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: The Ultimate Book of Outfit Formulas (and sign-up for the Fall 2021 Capsule here!)

Rebekah’s AotW: The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

Kindle Unlimited Free Trial

Sorta Awesome Hangout Group conversation about apps!

Past AotW App Roundup:

Voxer

Marco Polo

Overcast

Instacart

Walmart Groceries

Chatbooks

Ballz

Hormonology

Meg’s Apps:

Mint

Kindara

Snapseed

Sam’s Club

Rebekah’s Apps:

Clue

The Weather Channel

The Libby App by Overdrive

Hoopla

Tidy

Apps Recommended by Awesomes:

My therapy

Flora

Restaurant apps: Sonic, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Panera, Wendy’s

Universal

Tabata

Peloton

SwitchParents

Xfinity

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Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

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Every weekend, millions of Americans enjoy Eva Pilgrim's upbeat presence as co-host of Good Morning America's Weekend Edition. Today, Eva joins Meg for the Extra Awesome series! We know you'll love Meg's conversation with her as they talk about Eva's brand new book, Walter Does His Best: A Frenchie Adventure in Kindness. They cover a lot of ground in this bite-sized bit of Awesome including the importance of kindness in our world, Eva's any-day-now baby watch, and even a little bit of skin care obsession. Walter Does His Best is in bookstores now, and it makes a great addition to home or classroom libraries!

Find Walter Does His Best on Amazon or Bookshop. You can follow Eva on Instagram at @evapilgrim and you can find Walter there @walterunleashed, too.

(PS - this is the CosRX snail mucin cream that Meg loves!)

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Happy Monday, happy September, and happy Labor Day, Awesomes! It's Monday, and Meg and Kyle are kicking off this week with streaming recommendations that lean nostalgic. They bemoan the Topo Chico shortage, celebrate a MacBook rescue, and explain that pregnant emoji ladies meme. Finally, they check in with the 10th dentist for some outrageously unpopular opinions!

NOTES:

The Lies that Bind, Emily Griffin

Bartender Song, Rehab

Drunken Lullabies, Flogging Molly

Outfit Formulas Fall 2021 Capsule

Maybelline Superstay Matte Crayon

Pylies Heavy Hand Cream

Physicans Formula All Star Face Palette

Eudoia Wheat Straw set

Kate Spade candy stripe planner

Magic Candle Company

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As the great Joni Mitchell sang, you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone! This week, Meg and Sorta Awesome Regular Julie Tepperman take up the hallowed internet tradition of going through their "empties" - the products they love so much that once they're gone, it's an immediate re-purchase. They talk through everything from beauty and skincare to favorite beverages and office supplies and more!

Also, this is a fantastic time to become a Super Star Awesome! There are so many fun things happening for Super Star supporters of this show through Patreon. Bonus episodes, ad-free episodes (!), gift exchanges (!!), and texting for starters. Come check out what we've got going on and let your awesome shine even brighter by becoming an official Super Star on Patreon!

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SHOW NOTES:

Julie’s AotW: The Comfort Book by Matt Haig

Meg’s AotW: @join_jules on IG and TikTok

JULIE’S LIST:

Benefit High Brow eyebrow highlighter: Amazon | shoplist

Benefit they’re real remover: Amazon | shoplist

Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Eyebrow gel: Amazon | shoplist

Urban decay sin eye shadow: Amazon | shoplist

Lune and aster eyelid primer: shoplist

Bite beauty agave daytime lip balm: Amazon | shoplist

Fresh soy face wash: Amazon | shoplist

Beauty counter face oil: shoplist 

Chi silk infusion: Amazon | shoplist

LaRoche Posay Lipikar AP body lotion: Amazon | shoplist

Glysomed hand lotion: Amazon

La roche posay ultra light sunscreen spf 50 (for face): Amazon | shoplist

Barkeeper’s friend: Amazon

Dishwashing gloves: Amazon

Dish soap: Amazon

Pens (.035 mm black gel ink extra fine ballpoint pen, box of 12): Amazon

Rhodia notebooks: Amazon

Knock knock list: Amazon

Harney and sons apricot tea: Amazon

MEG’S LIST:

No7 concealer: Shoplist

Thrive Causmetics Liquid Lash Extensions Shoplist

Benefit Gimme Brow Amazon | Shoplist

Burt’s Bees Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment Amazon | Shoplist

Paula’s Choice Wrinkle Defense Sunscreen Amazon | Shoplist

Vanicream mouisturizing cream sensitive skin Amazon | Target

Kopari deo

Dr. Bronner’s peppermint soap Amazon | Target

Grove sponges (Grove.com/awesome)

Mr. Clean Multisurface cleaner Amazon | Target

SAM-e

Omega 3

migraine combo: Magnesium chelated pills or powder & Vit B complex

Throat Coat tea Amazon | Target

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Find Julie on Instagram and Facebook!

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We're changing things up a bit this Monday, Awesomes! Life has been chaotic to the max for Meg and Kyle, so instead of your usual Monday conversation about what to watch, read, listen to, and laugh about in the news, this episode is just low-key chitchat. They manage to touch on joining the cult of Ted Lasso, ponder the world of flashlight hobbyists, and reveal the Sword of Awesome. Happy listening, friends!

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This conversation started with co-host Kelly in her kitchen, thinking about how much she LOVES her Kitchenaid Stand Mixer and how she wishes she had done herself a favor and gotten one so much sooner! Meg and Kelly discuss a list of those items that bring so much help and delight, and they are kicking themselves that they didn’t buy one sooner!

We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you!

When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month!

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Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always!

SHOW NOTES:

Kelly’s AotW: Spiced chickpeas and tofu from this recipe

Meg’s AotW: @restroomrituals on IG

Kelly’s List:

Kitchen-Aid stand mixer

PEET Electric shoe and boot drier

Bras that fit. Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchase (Also, see the subreddit thread A Bra That Fits.)

Digital food thermometer: Here's the one I have (But if you don't need one to stay in the oven, you could go with this cheaper and smaller model)

Meg’s List:

MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Headband

FENUN Fly Traps, Gnat Trap, Moth Traps

Jansport Fifth Ave Fanny Pack

White sneakers Adidas Originals Sleek Sneaker

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

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Ever wondered exactly how a podcast like Sorta Awesome gets made? This week for Extra Awesome, Meg takes you behind the scenes of producing Sorta Awesome by answering some questions from Super Star Awesome Heather. From microphones to editing and everything in-between, she has answers to lots of common podcast production questions!

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SHOW NOTES:

Blue Yeti mic

AT 2005 mic

ZOOM H4N

Audacity

Libsyn

Art19

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Why not start the week with something that's going to be a game-changer? It's Monday and Meg and Kyle have some great finds for you to watch, read, and listen to AND their lifestyle finds include some real game-changers from the Awesome community! And instead of news this week, they talk about how to change the game for shaving your face - great tips for any person who needs some help in the shaving department!

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SHOW NOTES:

SHOP THE SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP!

The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot, Marianne Cronin

Lucy Parker books

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats Survivor

Dawn Powerwash Spray

Salad Chopper Bowl

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This is the time of year for freshly sharpened pencils, brand new backpacks, and books! And if we are talking books and reading, you know that Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor is back! This week, Meg and Katie have a whole list filled with inspiration for that back to school mood. From middle grade books that can’t stop gushing about to young adult picks of all kinds to the books from their own school days that they remember fondly, they have something for EVERYONE in this conversation!

We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you!

When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month!

Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here!

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Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial

Grove: Get a FREE starter set with your first order at grove.com/AWESOME

Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor.

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American Girl: Get a one time 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code AWESOME at americangirl.com

SHOW NOTES:

Katie’s AotW: Broken Horses (memoir by Brandi Carlile)  Amazon | Bookshop

Meg’s AotW: Chameleon: High Rollers

Classics:

Harry Potter Amazon | Bookshop

Anne of Green Gables Amazon | Bookshop

The Hundred Dresses Amazon | Bookshop

A Separate Peace Amazon | Bookshop

Middle grade: 

Nevermoor series by Jessica Townsend  Amazon | Bookshop

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop

Okay for Now by Gary D Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop

Just Like That by Gary D Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop

Restart by Gordon Korman Amazon | Bookshop

The Unteachables by Gordon Korman Amazon | Bookshop

Track series by Jason Reynolds  Amazon | Bookshop

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander Amazon | Bookshop

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga Amazon | Bookshop

Starfish by Lisa Fipps Amazon | Bookshop

El Deafo by CeCe Bell Amazon | Bookshop

My Storied Year by Katie Proctor Amazon | Bookshop

YA:

Simon Vs the homosapien Agenda by Becky Albertalli  Amazon | Bookshop

The poet x by Elizabeth Acevedo  Amazon | Bookshop

With the fire on high by Elizabeth Acevedo  Amazon | Bookshop

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn  Amazon | Bookshop

Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia Amazon | Bookshop

The Extraordinaries Amazon | Bookshop and Flash Fire by TJ Klune Amazon | Bookshop

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness Amazon | Bookshop

Adult:

Rush - Lisa patton  Amazon | Bookshop

House in the Cerulean Sea TJ Klune Amazon | Bookshop

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You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her latest book Hand in Hand!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

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Grab your shopping cart and hit the aisles of Trader Joe's with us, friends! For this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Meg is joined by Kate Nixon Anania who returns to Sorta Awesome to talk about all the awesome at Trader Joe's right now. From food finds to household to the best in TJ's beauty, they cover what they are loving (and a few things they don't recommend, too!).

Ep 185 Be More Awesome with your money!

Extra Awesome: Let's go to Trader Joe's!

Trader Joe's YouTube channel

Trader Joe's meals for busy moms

Trader Joe's subreddit

Find Kate's book Twenties in your Pocket - Amazon and find more from her on her website twentiesinyourpocket.com

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