Join Courtney and Bailey for the annual Soul & Wit Gift Guide. They talk about gifting experiences instead of things, how to have honest conversations with loved ones about budgeting, gifts for kids, and more. If you're looking for ways to simplify your gifting process and alleviate stress, this episode is a must-listen.

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Favorite Things Bailey:
Fall Olive and June Press-Ons
Glossy Audiobook

Favorite Things Courtney:
Christina Tudor, Illustrator
Notebooks from Appointed

Episode Notes and Resources: 
Episode 178: Books to Enjoy This Fall
Books for Everyone on Your List
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
The Shop Dogs of Parnassus by Ann Patchett
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
More Is More: Get Loose in the Kitchen by Molly Baz
Let's Eat by GrossyPelosi
Bad on Paper
Aardvark Book Club
Pangonooks
Bookshop.org
Beautiful Detour on Instagram
Alison Roman
Claire Saffitz
Beth O'Leary
National Parks Pass
SnowBird Spa
Stillwell Spa
DoorDash
Hello Fresh
Gold Belly
Lay Madeleine
Dough Lady
T2 and Penguin Random House AU announce limited edition gift packs
Train tomes: Exeter St Davids station opens book vending machine
The King's English Bookshop

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186. Soul & Wit Annual Gift Guide

Your new favorite mother-daughter duo talking about things (that aren’t things) together and with special guests. Join Courtney Carver and Bailey Carver talking about simplicity, wellness, happiness and secrets to living a life you love. Plus, we'll be interviewing amazing humans about how to live a meaningful life.

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

Self-Improvement

In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about long-distance friendships. They discuss fulfilling friendships, how to make friendships fun, navigating expectations in relationships, communication with friends, the friendship fizzle, and other topics. Listen and learn more about friendships!

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Favorite Things Bailey:
New Hozier Music
12 hour chocolate chip cookie recipe 

Favorite Things Courtney:
Ellevest 
Reading familiar things 

Episode Notes and Resources: 
The Idea of You
Lauren Graham
Have I Told You This Already?
The Ellevest App
The Blue Bistro 
Ann Napolitano
Within Arms Reach
The Age of Magical Overthinking 
Chelsea Fagan
Instagram baby links 
A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica 
Big Friendship 
The Other Significant Others
Love is Blind
The Gottman Institute  
Share notes and collaborate on iPhone

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210. Long Distance Besties: how to be okay, maintain, and make long-distance friendships fun

In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about mindset shifts. After polling their Instagram followers about their Q & A episode and exploring what topics people want to learn more about, mindset shifts were at the top of the list. Today, they discuss specific mindset shifts and examples like making tiny decisions over and over again, not taking things personally, changing your mind, and so much more. Tune in to learn more! 

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Favorite Things Bailey:
Splitwise app
The Ministry of Time  

Favorite Things Courtney:
Courtney and Bailey’s dinner together 
Arthur the King 

Episode Notes and Resources: 
No More Dead Dogs
Kate Eckman
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
Episode 164: Simple Pleasures: (mostly inexpensive things you can do that make you smile)

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209. Mindset Shifts

Today’s episode is going to be fun! Courtney and Bailey share a taste of what you will get by joining their Patreon community. Each month, they talk about 3 things that are happening in their lives, and today’s episode mirrors that monthly Patreon conversation. Today, you will learn about 10 interesting things that are happening in Courtney and Bailey’s lives. Tune in to learn more! 

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Favorite Things Bailey:
Pavlova Recipe
Audio Book Listen for the Lie

Favorite Things Courtney:
Easter Bread Recipe
Sister inspired cleaning schedule and calendar reminders  

Episode Notes and Resources: 
Episode 207: Spring Bucket List 2024
Girl Scout Cookies (Lemonades and Toast-yay! are Bailey’s new favs)
Girl Scouts 
Troop 6000 and the amazing work they are doing
The Everygirl®
Nancy Meyers character quiz
Brooklyn Bamboo 

Washcloth Brands
Cozy Earth $36
Hazel and Grey $38
Jumpy Moos $9.85
Jeff Sun $13
Hip Hop Panda $9 (tried)

Apples Never Fall 
Big Little Lies 
Strawberry Lemonade by Poppi 
Ginger beer
Perrier 
Episode 88: So, You Want To Write a Book (Interview with Literary Agent, Wendy Sherman)
Courtney’s book proposal coach 
Olive and June - press on nails 
Lauren Graham & Dax Shepard 
Notes app 

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208. 10 Things with Courtney and Bailey

In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about all things spring. They share spring favorites and activities they are looking forward to like gardening, growing herbs & tomato plants, making Grossy Pelosi's Marinara Sauce, being outdoors on cute patios, long walks while listening to audiobooks, and so much more! If you are daydreaming about spring, this episode will inspire you to plan fun activities.

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Favorite Things Bailey:
Music bingo
40 minute skin care routine 	

Favorite Things Courtney:
AE Wellness 

Episode Notes and Resources: 
Grossy’s Marinara 
Bye Baby
The Heiress 
Before We Were Innocent 
The King’s English Bookshop
King's English Bookshop Storytime
Golden Braid Books
Ramp Fritters
Herby Salmon and Potato Salad
Soft scrambled eggs (IG Reel)
Wishbone Kitchen 
Asparagus 

Asparagus Tart

White Asparagus w sherry vinaigrette and shallots


Ice molds 
Rothy’s Shoes
Kizik Shoes
Quince Demi Jacket 
Hill House Nap Dress
Project 333 
Swiffer Dusting 

More Spring Episodes 
Episode 155: Spring Cleaning 2023
Episode 109: Spring Is Coming!
Episode 67: Spring Cleaning: Making Space For A New Season

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207. Spring Bucket List 2024

It’s time for a new Favorites Conversation! In today’s episode, Courtney and Bailey chat with New York Times best selling author Dan Pelosi. The amazing Dan Pelosi “is the Italian meatball-making-meatballs behind GrossyPelosi, the popular Instagram favorite for all things comfort and food." Tune into the interview to learn about Dan, his new cookbook Let's Eat, favorite meals, boundaries, and so much more!

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Favorite Things Bailey:
Air mattress movie night 
Good Girl Snacks: Honey Harissa Pickles & Original Dill Pickles 

Favorite Things Courtney:
The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner
Popovers 

Episode Notes and Resources: 
Sushi in Portsmouth, NH 
Beacon Hill Bookstore & Cafe
Herding Ball  
Bailey’s Bookshop 
Irish Wish
Let's Eat: 101 Recipes to Fill Your Heart and Home by Dan Pelosi  
Browse Dan’s recipes 
Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Butter Sauce
Grossy's Guide to Being a Vacation House Mom
Mom's Carrot Cake
What Is White Asparagus and How Do You Cook It?
River Cafe
The River Cafe Cook Book

Follow Dan on Instagram 
Explore Dan’s website 
Buy Dan’s book – Let's Eat: 101 Recipes to Fill Your Heart and Home 
Check out Grossy Merch 

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186. Soul & Wit Annual Gift Guide

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