The Big Boo Cast

This past weekend Melanie went to a wedding and I went to an art exhibit, so clearly we are living Very Fancy Lives. Naturally we talk about All The Fanciness before I recap Alex's Christmas choir concert (a 2021 highlight for me) and we discuss our thoughts on bowl season / the College Football Playoffs.

On top of all that, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, which is always a delight. 

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Beyond VanGogh

- Alex singing "Frosty the Snowman"

- college football bowl schedule

- Bo Nix to the transfer portal

- Zach Calzada to the transfer portal (this was announced right after we recorded)

- a better way to tie a robe

- Thin Optics

- Grace Valentine

- Stars Above flannel pjs

- Stars Above cozy chenille robe

- GAP men's vintage soft hoodie

Sponsors:

- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO to sign up for a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)

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There wasn't as much college football this past weekend, but there was still plenty of real life to talk about, including how our dogs like to encourage us to take them for walks and what we've been watching lately. 

Plus, Melanie shares an interesting theory re: a favorite vegetable, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale

- Julian's Pretzel Bread

- The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

- Love Hard on Netflix

- The Great on Hulu (Melanie says this is not family friendly viewing)

- The Great British Baking Show on Netflix

- @houseinhabit on Instagram

- Athleta Whisper Featherless Parka

- NARS Liquid Blush

- Home Sweet Mahomes candle from Pickwick & Co.

- Kork-Ease Elsie ankle booties

- Mary's Gone Crackers Super Seed Everything

- Melanie's Advent devotional, Waiting on Wonder

Sponsors:

- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or Google Play)

- Thrive Market (use this link to get 30% off your first order plus a free gift)

- StoryWorth (use this link to save $10 on your first purchase)

- Rothy's (use this link to get $20 off your first purchase)

It was a football weekend for the ages (well, maybe not for the Bulldogs and the Aggies, but anyway), so naturally we share our thoughts on All The Games. We also recap our Thanksgiving weekends and discuss the unexpected delight I experienced while doing a little Black Friday shopping.

Of course there are some Side Eyes and I See Yous, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Salt Fat Acid Heat buttermilk-marinated chicken (I cooked chicken breasts in the air fryer - three at a time for 20 minutes - on 390, flipped them, then cooked them for 10 more minutes before I used the meat thermometer to make sure the chicken was 180 degrees)

- the Egg Bowl "injury" Melanie mentions

- Michigan / Ohio State game

- Auburn / Alabama game

- Oklahoma / Oklahoma State game

- Texas A&M / LSU

- Coach O leaving his final press conference

- Lincoln Riley going to USC

- "Callin' Baton Rouge" played at Bedlam because of Lincoln Riley to LSU rumors

- Pickwick & Co. Mahomes for the Holidays candle

- Zimasilk pillow case

- Lumineaux white strips

- Dr. Gross Extra Strength Daily Peel

- Twisted Pine Wreaths Modern Farmhouse Christmas wreath (and the Modern Christmas Hoop wreath too)

- Lindsay Letters Holiday Prints

- Melanie's Advent devotional, Waiting on Wonder

Sponsors:

- Amazon Music (use this link to try Amazon Music for free for three months)

- Ana Luisa (use code BIGBOO for 10% off)

- ThirdLove (use this link for 20% off your first order)

- KiwiCo (use code BIGBOO for 50% off your first month plus free shipping)

It's no secret that Melanie and I share a love for Garth Brooks (remember: "every blessing is a curse, and every curse - is a blessing"), so we kick off this episode with a recap of the Garth show I saw at The Ryman this past weekend. We also talk about college football (of course) and the fact that Caroline is home for Thanksgiving.

On top of all that, we break down a movie that we both loved, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 

Hope y'all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are super grateful for each one of you.

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Show Notes:

- Garth documentary: The Road I'm On

- Geist in Nashville

- David Allan Coe's "You Never Even Called Me By My Name"

- "Backhome Ballers" on SNL

- Mike Leach gets the game ball

- King Richard

- Melanie's new Advent devotional, Waiting for Wonder (available Friday, November 26th)

- OPI Turn Bright After Sunset

- Pilcro The Wanderer corduroy pants (be on the lookout for a Black Friday sale)

- Trader Joe's Vegetable Masala burger

- Zippo refillable hand warmers

- R+Co Thickening Spray

Sponsors:

- Jesus Listens - available wherever books are sold

- Noom - use this link to sign up for your trial

- Prose - use this link for a free consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements

- Munk Pack - use code BIGBOO for 20% off your first purchase

If you're wondering if we talk in this episode about Mississippi State's comeback win against the Auburn Tigers, you'd better believe we do - not to mention that we break down a big high school football milestone from this past weekend, and Melanie comes through with her side eyes and I see yous.

We also discuss an exciting new cracker option and Adele's CBS special (this is going to be our topic for our last November Patreon episode, and we cannot wait). Plus, Melanie has Five Favorites this week. 

Enjoy, everybody!

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Show Notes:

- "Note to Self" by Ben Rector

- SEC Shorts that made Melanie LOL even after a loss

- Mississippi State's comeback against Auburn

- Mike Leach dancing in the locker room

- Trader Joe's Trail Mix crackers

- Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar

- Adele One Night Only

- Erin Moon's Starting Drama in My Healthy Marriage playlist

- Advanced Clinicals Turmeric Face Oil

- Sheseido facial razor

- Jones Road Miracle Balm (Melanie uses bronze)

- Laneige Glowy Lip Balm

- Erika boots (get 25% off with code MELANIEBF25)

Sponsors:

- Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order)

- Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase)

- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO14 for up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts)

- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)

We kick off this episode with an Alex update and then follow it up with a Caroline / College Station update. Melanie also recaps her time at the A&M / Auburn game and shares a few side eyes and I see yous before she fills us in on the latest with Mabel.

As always, we have Five Favorites (my turn this time) - complete with my personal jeans philosophy for colder weather. 

Enjoy, everybody!

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- 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Google Doc (all the links from both gift guides)

Show Notes:

- Marty & McGee from the SEC Network at Caroline's Texas barbecue class

- Achane's teammates pick him up after a fumble

- Arkansas' kicker comforts State's kicker

- Brooks Glycerin 19

- Cowl Neck Tunic Top

- Hummingbird Farms Lavender Citrus Heavy Cream

- The Oprah Conversation with Will Smith

- Donna High Rise ankle skinnies in regular sizes (on sale) and plus sizes

Sponsors:

- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)

- Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase)

- Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first order)

- Ana Luisa (use promo code BIGBOO to get 10% off)

It was a weekend-o-wins on the football front (well, Texas A&M had a bye week, so that just means Melanie was extra relaxed), so naturally we had lots to talk about in this episode regarding The Sports. Plus, Melanie shares an update on Mabel, who has spent the last several days getting some really good care at the vet (we love you, Mabes). 

There's also some closet clean-out news (Mel's favorite, as y'all know), and, as always, Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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- 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Google Doc (all the links from both gift guides)

Show Notes:

- AP Top 25

- Laura Rutledge

- Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers, and Cole Cubelic (this is a great article on the SEC's very best broadcasting team)

- Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan

 - Lindsay McCaul's new song "Come O Lord"

- Thrive Causemetics Defying Gravity eye lifting cream

- Amazon Essentials soft touch hooded pullover sweater

- Forever 21 quilted zip-up jacket (this is a great gift for teenage girls, too)

Sponsors:

- KiwiCo (use this link for 50% off any crate line plus free shipping)

- Helix (use this link for up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows)

- Thrive Market (use this link to get $20 off your first order and a free gift)

- Hello Fresh (use the code BIGBOO14 for up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts)

Melanie and I cover some ground in this episode; we move from our respective trips to Trader Joe's to Alex's Senior Night to college football (side eyes! I see yous!) to the second part of our holiday gift guide. You'll find all the links in our show notes, but if it's easier for you, you can also find the gift guide links in this Google doc. 

And on top of the gift guide goodness, there's also a new round of Five Favorites (my turn this time). 

Enjoy, y'all!

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- 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Google Doc (all the links from last week and this week!)

Show Notes:

- Defined Dish Mongolian Meatballs

- Mike Leach on Halloween candy

- OU's Rough Rider uniforms

Gift Guide for Women

- Hotel Emma Milagros Room & Body Fragrance

- Thymes All-Purpose Cleanser in Frasier Fir

- Mahomes for the Holidays candle

- When Change Finds You: 31 Assurances to Settle Your Heart When Life Stirs You Up by Kristen Strong

- Kendra Dandy Christmas car dish towel

- Natahlie Lete 12 Days of Christmas table runner and dish towel

- Printfresh pajamas (Bagheera print) (a little bit of a splurge)

- Sonder Los Angeles cutting board

- Caraway Dutch oven (GORGEOUS) (also a little bit of a splurge)

- set of square wine glasses

- SP Circle Weekly Planning Bundle (perfect to help people get organized for the new year)

- Debra Hewitt's Joy to the World Christmas collection

- Selma ring by ABLE - 20% off with code BIGMAMA20

- ABLE Rachel wristlet in spruce - 20% off with code BIGMAMA20

- Natural Life Camp Quilt

- UGG Shearling Slingbacks

- Book of the Month book subscription

- Olaplex Healthy Hair Essentials set

- R&CO THICK gift set with Dallas products

- Allie & Bess bracelets - use code MELANIE20 for 20% off until December 31

- 3/4 sleeve Quilted Pullover Sweatshirt - just $25

- Madewell Stembend Ear Jackets - just $12.50 as I'm typing this, but may go back to regular price soon

- High Noon Market clutch wallets

Gift Guide for Men

- Ice molds for cocktails and for water bottles

- All-in Pants by Swet Taylor

- Hey Dude Wally slip-ons

- The MeatEater Fish & Game cookbook

- Lacrosse Technology Weather Forecast Station

- Ticketmaster gift card

- StubHub gift card

- LA Policegear flash light

- Herschel Supply Co. Chapter dopp kit

- customized Yeti mug

- Columbia River folding pocket knife

- This Worx car vacuum cleaner

- Carfidant Ceramic Coating Spray Wax

- Warthog knife sharpener

- pickleball net set

- Old Try letterpress prints

- message board subscriptions for sports lovers

- SPLURGE: Calphalon Performance Air Fry Convection Oven

- SPLURGE: Kindle Paperwhite 2021 edition

- BIG SPLURGE: MacBook Air

Five Favorites

- Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removal Cleansing Balm

- Canva Pro 

- Terra & Sky Walmart sweater (plus size)

- Air Fryer Buffalo Wings recipe

- ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint with SPF 40

Sponsors:

- Noom (use this link to sign up for your free trial)

- Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO to save 20% off your first purchase)

- Canva Pro (use this link to get your 45-day free trial)

- Best Fiends (download on the Apple App Store or Google Play)

This is episode is chock-full-o-fun: a quick recap of our live show in Nashville, plus some reflections on this past weekend's college football activity (we need not speak of the State / Alabama game). Are there Side Eyes and I See Yous? OF COURSE THERE ARE.

Also, we have the first installment of our Holiday Gift Guide on this episode - gifts for teenage girls and guys - because we know that in some instances shipping is taking a little longer. AND we have Five Favorites from Melanie - always a treat!

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

- Coach O is leaving LSU

- Cowboys beat the Patriots in OT

- Things got heated in Knoxville

Gift Ideas for Teenage Girls:

- Kodak Printomatic Instant Camera

- AE Offline The Hugger High-Waisted Flare Leggings 

- Marleylilly Packing Cubes - can get monogrammed 

- Gold initial layering necklace

- Olive & June mani system

- SPLURGE: Lily & Bean cosmetic straw vanity case

- Aerie Kick It High-Waisted Flare Pants 

- weighted blanket

- Old Navy plaid shacket

- Maison Margiela Replica Discovery Set

- Shelby Vafanis' scripture calendar (such a great stocking stuffer)

- SPLURGE: Aviator Nation striped sweatpants and/or Aviator Nation trucker hats

- Grace Upon Grace by Sophie

- All in All by Sophie

- Fearless Faith (for tween girls) by Melanie

- Everyday Holy by Melanie 

Gift Ideas for Teenage Guys:

- Mission Mercantile bird bags

- NFL New Era 39 Thirty Flex hat

- 47 Brand sports apparel

- Old Navy flannel pajama pants

- ENO Trail Flyer outdoor game

- Hooded flannel shirt jacket

- Duke Cannon Thick gift set

- Duke Cannon Big A$$ Brick of Soap 3-pack

- Survival Kit (great for a glove compartment)

- SPLURGE: Sony Plus wireless headset (only for PlayStation) or Elite wireless headset (for several different platforms)

(If you want all your links in a handy Google Doc, here's our working Gift Guide document...and we'll add next week's gifts to this same doc.)

- locking magnetic clasp for layering necklaces

- Parker & Hyde neoprene camo tote

- The Pioneer Woman Cooks Super Easy cookbook

- "Easy on Me" by Adele

- the Walmart blazer that Melanie wore in the Nashville live show 

Sponsors:

- Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair consultation and 15% off hair supplements)

- Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order)

- Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO14 for up to 14 free meals)

Naturally we kick off this week's episode with Melanie's recap of the A&M / Alabama game, which was all manner of memorable for her (and most people who love college football, I would add). We also break down other big match-ups from this past weekend, complete with Side Eyes and I See Yous.

Plus, we discuss some recent TikTok fascinations (for me), and I share my Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:

- Patreon episode that's all about the A&M / Bama game

- Alabama blocks A&M's punt

- Achane runs back Alabama's kick-off

- the Sarkisians' gameday pants (FANTASTIC)

- the frozen chicken fillets from Aldi

- The Defined Dish Pot Roast Chicken

- Mordenmiss loose sweatshirt (sizes are limited, but the fabric is dreamy)

- T-Fal 12" non-stick pan 

- Emily Mariko's salmon and rice dish on TikTok (I mispronounced her name on the episode; it's Mah-REE-ko. Just wanted to correct myself.)

- Women's mid-rise wide leg sweater pants

- Ninja XL Air Fryer (I don't like kitchen gadgets. I love this one.)

Sponsors:

-  Rothy's (use this link to get $20 off your first purchase for a limited time)

- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)

- June's Journey (download in the Apple App Store or Google Play)

- Noom (use this link to sign up for your free trial)