Today By The Way

The number two search query on my website is Friday Night Lights, which is so odd to me because I worked for them in a minuscule way well over a decade ago. Today I answer the six most commonly asked questions about my short time with the show including what the main cast was really like when the cameras weren’t rolling.  Today’s episode is brought to you by Storyworth, an online service that sends you loved ones a year’s worth of weekly writing prompts and then sends you a hardcover, keepsake book of their answers. It's the gift of time you spend with family uncovering those stories. Enjoy $10 off by visiting Storyworth.com/todaybytheway. Today’s episode is also brought to you by Skylight, a WiFi-enabled, touchscreen digital frame that lets you send pictures to your loved ones through a unique email address. For $10 off a Skylight Frame, got to Skylightframe.com/BTW and use code BTW. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

This weekend we went “camping” in the backyard. I have to use quotes here because apparently backyard camping and camping next to your car is not “real” camping. “Real camping” involves a snake bite kit and emergency blankets. Speaking of camping, my favorite camp-themed movie is The Parent Trap. Both versions. Please let me know if identical twinning is as much fun as these movies make it out to be. Plus stay tuned on how you get deeper discounts during Sephora’s seasonal sales and tell me what you’re going to do first when the quarantine is lifted. My first appointment will either be my hairdresser, waxer or dentist. Today’s episode is brought to you by Skylight, a WiFi-enabled, touchscreen digital frame that lets you send pictures to your loved ones through a unique email address. For $10 off a Skylight Frame, got to Skylightframe.com/BTW and use code BTW. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

Kat Dennings said the isolation stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, banana bread, and acceptance. I think sourdough comes right after acceptance. Today I share what’s been good about this quarantine and what I miss. Then our TBTW community shares what they’re loving and what they’re missing.    Today’s episode is brought to you by Skylight, a WiFi-enabled, touchscreen digital frame that lets you send pictures to your loved ones through a unique email address. For $10 off a Skylight Frame, got to Skylightframe.com/BTW and use code BTW. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

It’s National Scrabble Day! Today I share why I love this game so much, how I got really good at it and why the history of Scrabble makes me love it even more. Plus stayed tuned for a big pep talk for anyone who feels like it’s too late.    Today’s episode is brought to you by Skylight, a WiFi-enabled, touchscreen digital frame that lets you send pictures to your loved ones through a unique email address. For $10 off a Skylight Frame, got to Skylightframe.com/BTW and use code BTW. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

I had to check and double-check the math on this. Was 1970 really 50 years ago? If so, Paul McCartney announced that the Beatles broke up on this day 50 years ago. Despite this, we still named our firstborn after a Beatles song, four decades later. Learn why I love The Beatles so much and astound your friends with three Beatles trivia facts, including who they wanted on their quarantine teams. Plus it’s time for summer sandals, so I share a deal for TOMS and challenge you to give yourself an at-home pedicure.   Today’s episode is brought to you by Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand that gives back. Enjoy 15% off your order by visiting ThriveCausemetics.com/today and using code TODAY. Today’s episode is also brought to you by Skylight, a WiFi-enabled, touchscreen digital frame that lets you send pictures to your loved ones through a unique email address. For $10 off a Skylight Frame, got to Skylightframe.com/BTW and use code BTW. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

Who would you choose for your quarantine team? Even though I have hair problems and cannot run, I maintain that I am still a good pick because I can bake, sew, and repair things like Macgyver. Not sure how you can help with relief issues during the pandemic that results in both a local and global impact? A $35 donation will get front line support staff a cloth face mask (made by me), a woven bag from Noonday Collection, fair trade chocolate from Theo, and a handwritten thank you card. More info at TBTW.IN/forgood. Today’s episode is brought to you by Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand that gives back. Enjoy 15% off your order by visiting ThriveCausemetics.com/today and using code TODAY. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

We’re 19 days into our social distancing and my son cleaned out our entire garage for fun. Learn why this made me cry. If your dog could talk, what would she say? Do you think she’d ask to learn to drive? I’ve been struggling with how to keep TBTW light but also take the virus seriously. Finally, I got okay with being both- a person who wants levity but also a person whose heart aches during this. Lastly, we discuss how much to tip your delivery drivers and our challenge this week is to clean out your pantry. Consider donating to a food bank! They need donations more than ever these days! Today’s episode is brought to you by Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand that gives back. Enjoy 15% off your order by visiting ThriveCausemetics.com/today and using code TODAY. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

Honestly, who could have predicted this back in January? That most of our country would be trying homeschool, that Tom Brady would be playing for Tampa Bay, and that the country would be enthralled with a man named Joe Exotic, a mulleted, gun-toting polygamist and charismatic country singer who once owned the largest live tiger collection in America. All of this seems like a joke, but April Fools Day isn’t until Wednesday. Speaking of: today I share some good pranks that were pulled on me. Our challenge this week is to reach out to five friends because we need to tell each other we’re there for one another now more than ever. But also, we need friends to tell us NOT to cut our own hair if that’s not something we usually do. Today’s episode is brought to you by Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand that gives back. Enjoy 15% off your order by visiting ThriveCausemetics.com/today and using code TODAY. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

Hey, guys, I’m a Zoom professional now (because I upgraded my account) but that also means I’m able to give expert-level advice on how to make your Zoom calls more delightful. I know people are trying to be kind to extroverts trapped at home, but today I want to acknowledge that introverts have it hard, too, since they aren’t ever left alone now. Aerie + ALDI just became the power couple you never knew you needed, and today I want to leave you with some good news and encouragement for the long haul.  Do you need that link to Friday Night Face-off? It’s TBTW.IN/fnf - join us tonight at 10 pm EST on Zoom for show and tell and sheet mask party. Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting BetterHelp.com/indiana. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

I asked on Instagram if anyone bought anything weird lately. The answers were delightful. Today I discuss things you may want to buy, how restaurants all want you to buy from them so they’re waiving delivery fees, and I share how cutting out three things has saved me some extra money this month.  Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting BetterHelp.com/indiana. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.