We're sharing an update on how this very different school year is going for us. Erica is homeschooling her girls and Kelsey's boys are in an online program through a local charter school. We share the challenging, the pleasantly surprising, and our tips for making it work. Whatever school looks like for you this year we are cheering for you!

Mentioned on the show:

Life Updates & Text Your Spouse episode where we chat about how we came to our 2020 school decisions

The Brave Learner

KidsBooks.com

VTech kids digital camera

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Welcome to Fall Extravaganza! This is our 7th annual episode unabashedly dedicated to all things fall. So light a candle, grab something pumpkin spice, and get ready for fall on full blast.

And speaking of fall traditions, we want to encourage you to take part in the most important fall tradition: voting! For information about voting including how to vote by mail visit Vote.org which explains everything clearly. We'll both be voting in the election this November and we hope you will too.

Mentioned on the show:

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Inspector Gamache mysteries

The Searcher

Paper bag apple pie (similar)

The Nester

Felt wreath tutorial

One Must Go Fall Quiz

Scary Stuff & Biscuit Cans

The Ellen Show scares

Brats and beer cheddar chowder

Chili with cinnamon from Run Fast Eat Slow

Lazy Genius podcast episode about creating a cozy fall home

Log cabin incense burner

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Just Garland Etsy shop

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During this global pandemic self-care looks different even as it is evermore important. So share the ways we're taking care of ourselves across our physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional health. We hope you are finding ways to take gentle care of yourselves, friends.

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Outdoor runs on the Peloton app

Happy Planner Big Paper Punch 11 Hole Punch

Plastic Book Binding Discs

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Back when 2020 was shiny and full of hope we shared our intentions for the year. Today we're checking in to see how those intentions have shaped our lives. We also share what we're recommitting to, what we're letting go, and what's helping us to reclaim this year that has felt so out of our control.

We also want to let you know that we've decided to skip the book club episode on The Giver of Stars that we had planned to do this summer. Book club episodes takes a little more preparation and we're needing to keep things simple right now. We would still highly recommend reading or listening to the book.

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Profit First

Beyond the Bright Sea

Somersaults snacks

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No matter what school looks like for your family the joy of new school supplies can unite us all. We're sharing our favorite school supplies, recommendations for lunch boxes and backpacks, and what we're treating ourselves to for back to school.

Mentioned on the show:

Ticonderoga pencils

Pencil sharpener

Pip Squeaks markers

Plastic pencil box

Clear plastic supply caddy

Old Navy face masks

EasyLunchBoxes

Planetbox bento lunch box

Lunchbots divided lunch container

Yummy Toddler Food lunch container recommendations

Takeya water bottles

Camelbak water bottles

Hydroflask water bottle

LL Bean junior backpack

F-301 pens (Kelsey's favorite)

Get To Work Book planner

Anchored Women homeschool planner

Papermate Flair pens

Starbucks cold brew with dark cocoa almondmilk foam

Nespresso coffee maker

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Hi friends! This is the first "real time" episode we've recorded since early March and, well, a lot has changed! So instead of a book club episode we're bringing you up to speed on what's going on with us. We share how the global pandemic has been impacting our lives, what we're doing for school this year, and the things helping us stay sane. This is a hard season for us all and we are wishing you the best.

Mentioned on the show:

We've been going live on Instagram most weeks! Catch them all here.

Bean salad as recommended by the Friendlier podcast

Monopoly Deal

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In every household there's plenty of work to go around. We chat about what the breakdown looks like in our marriages: the tasks on each of our plates, how we communicate about the division of labor, and which chores we wish we could outsource forever.

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Our previous episodes talking about topics in marriage: Dr. Fitness & Marriage Maintenance, Marriage & Putzy Husbands, 6 Things Happy Couples Do, Communication In Marriage & Husbands Next Door

Weeding tool

@tonybakercomedy

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From playing piano and cooking to decorating and more, we reflect on how we are minor experts. Plus the minor expertise we might like to develop one day and the minor expertise we have no interest in acquiring.

In Obsessions, Erica loves the book she's reading and Kelsey loves her morning smoothie. In Neighborhood News, a backyard was momentarily aflame alarmingly close to Kelsey's house.

We'll be reading The Giver of Stars for our summer book club. The episode will air on July 29 so grab a copy and join us!

Mentioned on the show:

Happier podcast episode on becoming a minor expert

The Dearly Beloved

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"But I waaaaant it!" That's not fair!" The gimmies and whining from our kids is not our favorite. We chat about how we handle these behaviors in the moment, bigger picture strategies to head them off, and how the gimmies and whining is different between toddlers and big kids.

We'll be reading The Giver of Stars for our summer book club. The episode will air on July 29 so grab a copy or listen to the audio (which we'd highly recommend) and join us!

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