The Clopen Effect

Summer is over - School is starting!

Remember back-to-school shopping and all the fun things you'd buy? We talk about the weirdest requests from teachers and the worst gifts to give!

AND Coming soon!

•Live event at @poppycakeslg 8/20/22

•Collab with @twochickstalkinflicks

•Collab with @leftatthelightpod

•Interview with @authordanagoldstein

•Interview with Katie, owner of @kit.and.caboodle.market

Mentioned: supermarket news.com, mom.com, getschoolsupply.com, Warrant

Tracy Gibson, manager of Studio D Jewelers is here! https://studiodjewelers.com

She brought us pasta and wine because Craig from Americano and PastaBar didn’t bring us any (LOL!), Tracy talks about where she's been, we asked many questions; most popular cuts & stones, Meredith realizes she can’t pronounce ‘cubic zirconia’, Tracy shows us the most beautiful 5.19 carat diamond, jewelry is all about the stories, we talk about the strangest piece Tracy has ever seen, the most beautiful piece Tracy has ever seen,  Meredith surprises Cass and Tracy with a diamond quiz from Tracy from https://www.capetowndiamondmuseum.org/diamond-quiz/

Do not leave your pets in hot cars! This episode shares why you shouldn't. Information borrowed from https://franklinpet.com/the-facts-about-dogs-in-hot-cars/

5 Alternatives to leaving your pet in the car

• Use a drive-thru for errands when available
• Bring a friend who can play with your pet outside while you run your errand
• Shop at pet-friendly stores where your pet is welcome to browse with you
• Eat at an outdoor café where your pet can sit with you
• Leave your pet at home where it’s cool and safe

Also introducing our friends at Two Chicks Talkin Flicks Podcast: A Film Review Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1326058

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"If I have to scream, I've already lost."

"I'm about as Italian as a pint of Guinness."

"We're gonna get nerdy here, you ready?"

"I've been making pasta for 3 months to pay for this driveway."

"Dude!"

We are so excited that Craig joined us to talk all about pasta and wine! Craig is a chef, he shares great stories and his family is amazing! Join us to learn where Craig was, where he is now and learn the art of pasta making! Saluti!

Americano's link: https://www.americanowoodstock.com/events

PastaBar: https://www.pastabarwoodstock.com/order

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Have YOU experienced a Mandela Effect!?

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“False memories can sometimes be shared by multiple people. This phenomenon was dubbed the "Mandela Effect" by paranormal researcher Fiona Broome, who reported having vivid and detailed memories of news coverage of South African anti-Apartheid leader Nelson Mandela dying in prison in the 1980s.” Also referenced information from buzzfeed.com and https://finance.yahoo.com, Cass answers her phone when a telemarketer calls, Meredith shares a travel story, titanic exhibit in Orlando, FL

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*Early Release!* 6 important life lessons learned in retail borrowed from https://lifegoalsmag.com, 17 hilarious things only people in retail would understand borrowed from https://thoughtcatalog.com, the customer is always right in their own sense of style, is sparkling water filtered through beaver butts?, Taurine, Cass hears tornado sirens, an Abby story about time management, customer service voice

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We talk all about Cassandra's surprise birthday party, the crabby bartender, the rude driver, the crosswalk, the intersection, construction season, big box information from www.investopedia.com, small specialty store facts from www.ibisworld.com, and e-commerce facts from www.markinblog.com, boutique mentioned: Jayne Lake Geneva, "Live, Laugh, Leave me alone", breathing technique, Steven's short film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSW1sEgmTNM

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Happy 40th birthday, Cassandra! Also, all about gift cards, information borrowed from querysprout.com and howstuffworks.com

All about flying etiquette in this episode. Also, 10 ways to practice good airline etiquette from aarp.com and 1 Starbucks story. Unedited.

Cassandra's 40 day countdown birthday board, careful with that sugar free chocolate, the cabin, crunchy trail mix, shelled pistachios, GORP, Jordan Almonds, thank you to the McHenry County businesses; Truck Off Festival, Mchenry County Living, previous episodes memory, training new team members, the small glass bowls, a long day of talking, the customers that leave stuff everywhere, the return bins, How did you find your way to Illinois?, Uber statistics from https://carsurance.net, we love Domino's pizza, a Starbuck's story, just say thank you

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