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On today’s episode we’re talking about the gracious art of caring for those we know and love…and specifically, how to do it when they’re sick. Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we chat about how to be the perfect source of support, caregiving, and encouragement with guest Lee Cordon from the fantastic etiquette blog: Do-Say-Give.

This episode is packed with useful ideas and guidelines to help navigate what can be challenging situations. We’ll discuss what to say and what not to say, gifts for children in the hospital, how to truly make life easier for our friends and family, and ways to perk up those hard working hospital employees!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: PEACOCK ALLEY

Hey Home Hour Listeners! If this episode has inspired you to purchase something lovely for a sick friend, or perhaps you are in the market for a little upgrade to your linen closet, then you must visit  Peacock Alley!

Peacock Alley is our go-to site for gorgeous luxury bedding, bath basics, and fine linens.

We love the that you can layer different styles to create your own unique bedroom oasis and that the sheets get softer with every wash! We also love that many of their products can be personalized with beautiful, simple-to-order monogramming! (Like Kirsten’s gorgeous new shower curtain!!!)

We are so excited that  Peacock Alley has allowed us to put together a little collection of some of our personal favorite items AND they are offering our listeners 10% OFF their first purchase when they use the code THEHOMEHOUR at check-out.

Visit www.PeacockAlley.com/thehomehour to see Kirsten & Graham’s specially curated collection and don’t forget to use the code THEHOMEHOUR to save 10%

We know you will love them as much as we do!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: EPIC!

Screen time that’s not really screen time? Sign me up!

Kirsten and Graham (and our kids!) are loving their subscriptions to Epic! Epic! has a huge library of more than 25,000 high-quality, popular children’s books, videos, quizzes and more — for kids in grades K-6.  

Epic! is personalized for each child based on reading level and interests. If you have multiple children, they’ll each get their own “profile” that tracks their reading, recommends books appropriate to their level, etc.–and that’s all for the same monthly price, even if you have multiple kids. The read-to-me books are also so fun for preschoolers and emerging readers. Plus no in-app purchases and no dangerous adult material your kids might accidentally wander into. 

Epic! is normally $7.99/month, which is a great deal, but we have partnered with them to get our listeners TWO MONTHS FREE. Just use promo code “homehour ” when you sign up for an Epic! subscription at www.getepic.com.

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On today’s episode, we’re chatting all about neighborhoods! Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we discuss what each of our neighborhoods are really like, how much we actually interact with our neighbors, and what does it mean to be a good neighbor anyway?

Plus, we dive into the truth about neighbor shaming, caring for elderly neighbors, neighbors who put their beliefs and resumes on the front lawn, stealing the neighbors’ trash from their alleys, and how one legendary Molotov Cocktail forever changed our opinions about “Drinks with the Neighbors.”

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: PEACOCK ALLEY

Hey Home Hour Listeners! If you are in the market for a little upgrade to your linen closet, then you have to check out Peacock Alley!

Peacock Alley is our go-to site for gorgeous luxury bedding, bath basics, and fine linens.

We love the that you can layer different styles to create your own unique bedroom oasis and that the sheets get softer with every wash! We also love that many of their products can be personalized with beautiful, simple-to-order monogramming!

We are so excited about Peacock Alley that we have put together a little collection of some of our personal favorite items AND they are offering our listeners 10% OFF their first purchase when they use the code THEHOMEHOUR at check-out.

Visit www.PeacockAlley.com/thehomehour to see our specially curated collection and don’t forget to use the code THEHOMEHOUR to save 10%

We know you will love them as much as we do!

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On today’s episode we’re packing the suitcases, while trying not to pack on the pounds! Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we chat about upcoming summer travel and how we can best prepare to hit the road and keep ourselves healthy.

From convention strategies to kids’ meal makeovers, we’re talking to registered dietician, author, blogger, and podcaster, Liz Weiss, of Liz’s Healthy Table to learn how to plan for healthy eating while traveling!

We’ll also give you a peek into Birmingham’s award-winning restaurant scene and the fun weekend we just spent together at Mom 2.0.

Sponsor Spotlight: Epic

We at the Home Hour are loving Epic! Epic! has a huge library of more than 25,000 high-quality, popular children’s books, videos, quizzes and more — for kids in grades K-6. It’s basically screen time that’s not really screen time! 

Epic! is personalized for each child based on reading level and interests. If you have multiple children, they’ll each get their own “profile” that tracks their reading, recommends books appropriate to their level, etc.–and that’s all for the same monthly price, even if you have multiple kids. The read-to-me books are also so fun for preschoolers and emerging readers. 

Epic! is normally $7.99/month, which is a great deal, but we have partnered with them to get our listeners TWO MONTHS FREE. Just use promo code “homehour ” when you sign up for an Epic! subscription at www.getepic.com.

Sponsor Spotlight: Prep Dish

Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 1-3 hours of prepping on the weekend, you’ll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. You’ll save time and have amazingly delicious meals!

But here’s the best part…the founder, Allison is offering listeners a free 2-week trial to try it out. Checkout PrepDish.com/homehour for this amazing deal!

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I didn’t marry my best friend. But my best friend was there. She was a bridesmaid standing right next to me! 

It seems like you can’t scroll through Instagram these days without seeing a cute throwback wedding photo and a caption celebrating the anniversary of “The day I married my best friend!”

Is this just something women say? Or are their husbands really their best friends? And should they be?

On today’s episode of The Home Hour, join hosts Graham and Kirsten as we talk about how we’re best friends, how the men we’re very happily married to our not our best friends, and why we think that is just fine! 

Sponsor Spotlight: Care.com

Care.com is the easy and reliable way to find care for everyone in the family—when and where you need it. With access to 8.6 million caregivers across 16 countries, Care.com is the world’s largest digital marketplace for care. So you’re sure to find the local caregivers you need, including nannies, sitters, housekeepers, senior care, dog walkers and more—full-time, part-time, anytime.

And, we have a great deal for our Home Hour Listeners!

Save 30% off a premium membership by visiting care.com/thehomehour.

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Today on the Home Hour, we’re going back to our design roots and talking about turning our houses into homes we LOVE to live in. Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we chat all about making big, bold design choices with interior designer and Bossy Color Founder: Annie Elliot.

From decorating kids’ spaces, to understanding lighting, to finding perfect paint colors; this episode is full of laughs, practical advice, and honest answers about how we really live.

“Your house has to feel like you and make you happy- not bum you out! So let’s talk about how to make it yours!” ~Annie Elliott

Sponsor Spotlight:

The “What’s for dinner?” question is not going away anytime soon, which means dinner time can be stressful in our homes! But things may be looking up! We would LOVE to introduce you to our favorite solution: Prep Dish!

Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 1-3 hours of prepping on the weekend, you’ll have all of your meals ready for the entire week.

Bottom Line: You’ll save time and have amazingly delicious meals! And these meals aren’t just yummy, they are good for you too— gluten-free, dairy-free & Paleo meals that are real-foods only!

But here’s THE BEST PART!

Prep Dish founder, Allison is offering our listeners a  FREE TWO WEEK TRIAL to check it out. Visit PrepDish.com/homehour for this amazing deal!

Your first 2 weeks, FREE!?! This is a no-brainer! Happy Cooking! 

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Today on the Home Hour, we’re celebrating one year of podcasting! WooHoo!

Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we take a look back at all we’ve learned in a year and all the ways The Home Hour has inspired us to live better! From the guests that surprised us, to the products we’ve tried, to the changes we’ve made in our own homes, we talk about all the good, all the bad, and even the hate mail that can come out of one year.

Plus, after many requests from listeners, we share our thoughts on our most talked about interview to date: Penelope Trunk!

Sponsor Spotlight:

We all know dinner time can be absolutely crazy. And as we’ve discussed all year, the question of “What’s for dinner?” is not going away anytime soon: Enter our new favorite solution: Prep Dish!

Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 1-3 hours of prepping on the weekend, you’ll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. You’ll save time and have amazingly delicious meals! And these meals aren’t just yummy, they are good for you too— gluten-free, dairy-free & Paleo meals that are real-foods only!

But here’s the best part… Prep Dish founder, Allison is offering our listeners a free 2-week trial to try it out. Check out PrepDish.com/homehour for this amazing deal!

Your first 2 weeks, FREE!?! This is a no-brainer! Happy Cooking! 

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On today’s episode, we’re scratching into the world of backyard chickens! Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as they chat with Debbie Williamson Smith, owner of Fuster Cluck Farms and expert on all things chicken raising! Debbie discusses where to start, where you’ll likely go overboard, and all the reasons why the joys raising backyard chickens may outnumber the eggs they produce.

Plus, we learn all about chicken owners who secretly eat KFC, footwear for chickens (it’s a thing?) and whether or not it’s okay to eat an egg salad sandwich on a plane.

To learn more about Fuster Cluck Farms, follow Debbie on Instagram & Facebook.

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Spring is HERE and we’re celebrating with our first ever Podcast Hop!

Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we chat about what we cook, where we travel, and what we’re doing in our houses to celebrate the arrival of our favorite season. 

We’ll discuss spring holidays, spring meals, & spring cleaning. We’ll also touch upon spring chickens, slinkies, scurvy, and Kirsten’s first language! 

But… most importantly, we’ve gotten together with a few other fabulous podcasters and we’ve all agreed to take on the same topic, interpret it however we like, and release all of our episodes this week.

We’ll be hearing from  North South Makers, Shailey & Katie, & Style Matters to see how they finish the sentence: “Spring is… ”

Follow the below links to all of these shows. We think you’re going to be very happy that we’ve introduced you to more podcasts for your binge listening pleasure!

North South Makers: “We’re design bloggers, friends, and moms. We talk about all things DIY and making… and a little bit of momming. We believe if we can do it, then so can you!”

Shailey & Katie: “We’re two work-from-home moms/designers laughing their way through life, parenthood, and owning creative businesses.”

Style Matters Podcast: “A podcast hosted by Zandra and Karen of Little Yellow Couch where they interview top designers and stylists about why style matters to them.”

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Here comes the bride! Fifteen years later…with a broken can opener!

Today on The Home Hour, we’re taking a look back at the wedding registries we created years ago! Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we chat about what happened to all that loot we acquired, what we regret asking for, what we still love and use today, and how everything looks after over a decade of wear and tear!

We also fantasize over the exciting imaginary question: what would we ask for if we could register today? 

Sponsor Spotlight:

KIND Snack Club

Hey Home Hour listeners, don’t you just wish you could have added KIND Bars to your registry? We know you see them everywhere– your local grocery store, coffee shop or gym. KIND Snacks are a favorite of Graham and Kirsten because they make delicious, healthy snacks using whole ingredients you can recognize and pronounce. We love them! Our kids love them! What’s not to LOVE! 

Well, if you’re ready to try some tasty AND healthy snacks, we’ve got a special deal for you! Home Hour listeners, can try 10 KIND Bars for free, all you have to pay is shipping! 

When you order the sample box, you’ll also get to try KIND’s Snack Club, where you’ll receive monthly snacks at a discount and get members only bonuses. Graham and Kirsten have both joined the KIND Snack Club and we are loving having our pantries always stocked with these delicious snacks!

To access this great deal visit KindSnacks.com/thehomehour.

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Buckle up everybody because today’s episode is fast and furious! We’re checking niceties and political correctness at the door and talking with one of the world’s most outspoken career coaches, the one and only Penelope Trunk.

Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we talk with Penelope about women and work, why video games may be better than books, and why Penelope told us we should spend more time playing tennis.

Sponsor Spotlight:

Princeton Review!

In our house, evenings can be crazy and homework can be a big source of stress for our family! 

While we both want to be “that mom” who is always available for homework help, the reality is that we’re often not available to help or we’re just not the ones who our kids are willing to learn from. 

Enter Homework Help from The Princeton Review on-demand tutoring that matches kids with a tutor in under a minute. This is a lifesaver for busy parents!

AND… Princeton Review has an amazing deal going. Home Hour listeners are able to try their tutoring service AT ZERO COST!!!

Just click here to learn more: http://princetonreview.com/thehomehour. 

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