Well, it occurred to me when I was editing that we completely forgot to talk about what dress I wore to graduation, but that is okay because it was an old one (the dress I ordered didn’t come in on time). BUT, we did remember to talk about other graduation details, along with the latest on Melanie’s bedroom / bathroom renovations and the fact that Caroline is home for the summer.

We also discuss my TV goals for the week, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

Y’all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

– Better Call Saul on Netflix

– Stranger Things on Netflix

– The Staircase on HBOMax

– The Staircase documentary on Netflix

– The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

– Article: “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Premiere was Masterpiece Television”

– blue bags that are key to college packing

– Bethenny Frankel’s makeup reviews

- eShakti dress (I LOVE MINE)

– striped boyfriend shirt

– Prose boar bristle hairbrush (I don’t have any idea if our code will work on a brush, but you can try BIGBOO and see if it does)

– Dolce Vita Parle wedge and the very similar DSW Otis Espadrille wedge

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On this episode Melanie does some deep reflection on all of last year’s preparations for Caroline’s freshman dorm room, and she does this because she started the process of moving Caroline out of her dorm room this past weekend. Suffice it to say: LESSONS WERE LEARNED. 

We also talk about the ramp up to Alex’s high school graduation weekend (when I was editing I wondered if I should use “Sunrise, Sunset” as background music), my recent accomplishments with our built-ins, and Melanie’s Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

– Melanie’s fake greenery suggestion

– new blackout curtains that I love

– Gaslit on Starz

– Book Lovers by Emily Henry (neither of us has read it yet; it’s just been recommended to us)

– Oprah’s conversation with Viola Davis

– The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer

– EXCITING NEWS: Brian Chalmers t-shirts

– Mom Celebrity Translator

– 100% cotton percale sheets

– Gimme Bands hair ties

– Vida Liberata Body Blur instant HD skin finish

– Pura smart device

– Miranda Lambert’s Palomino album

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– Babbel (use this link to save up to 60% off your subscription)

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There has been a lot of life in the last week:  Melanie’s home improvement situation has leveled up in a couple of significant ways, and senior year festivities have overtaken our lives here in Birmingham. So for entirely different reasons, both of us have been feeling some feelings. You’ll hear all about that.

We also continue our discussion of The Dress Situation, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y’all!

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Show Notes:

– Kim Spradlin-Wolfe

– Sparkly Green Earrings

- “The Best Is Yet to Come” by Ben Rector

– “Same God” by Elevation Worship

– the Anthropologie dress with the slip

– the Draper James dress

– the eShakti dress (I did a 3/4 sleeve that’s below knee length)

– Capri Blue Grapefruit Prosecco candle

– Half Price Drapes linen blackout drapes (I got the Exclusion Ivory – which is really pretty)

– Janelle gathered shoulder bag

– Athleta Inspire top

– Laura Parks Brooks Avenue slim wallet (and here’s the second design)

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– Prose (use this link for 15% off custom hair supplements)

It’s been a week-o-special-events for both of us, and on this episode we’re going to talk about all of them. You’ll hear about Melanie and Perry getting all dressed up for a wedding, my quick trip to see college friends, and Alex’s performance in Into the Woods. Plus, Melanie has some exciting new skin care strategies to share.

We’re also going to discuss TV (it’s my favorite coping mechanism right now), and it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y’all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

– our bonus episode with Kim Spradlin-Wolfe

– Into the Woods

- videos from the end of the show

– Melanie killing the game in her new dress

– Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix

– The Flight Attendant on HBOMax

– The Gilded Age on HBOMax

– Kathleen Jennings Beauty

– Clarins Depuffing Mask

– V-shaped slimming face mask

– A New Day Victoria wedge heels (order a half-size down according to Mel)

– R. Vivimos linen button-down tunic dress

– Tillamook cracker cuts in extra sharp cheddar

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

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We’re all over the place this week, so if you would like to hear about what’s on sale at Anthropologie along with the snake situation at the ranch along with a round-up of some recent TV shows along with a story about some leggings, this is the episode for you.

We also talk about Melanie’s latest additions to her skin care routine. And it’s my turn for Five Favorites. Only somehow I ended up with Seven Favorites. As you do.

Hope y’all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

– Maeve textured buttondown

– Maeve oversized tunic

– Into the Woods

– Inventing Anna

– Starstruck

– Anatomy of a Scandal

– Better Call Saul

- Alicia Keys’ Athleta collection

– Kenra Thermal Styling Spray

– Hoson 1 1/4-inch curling iron

– Skin by Blair tonic

– Skin by Blair Bakuchiol

– Skin by Blair Ret de la Blair

– Skin by Blair Anniversary Trio

– Country Life Target-Mins 300mg magnesium supplement with silica

– the aspirational Trina Turk rainbow caftan

– Whisps

– Golden Eagle caramel corn

– Pilcro Ruffled Placket shirt

– foam earbud tips for AirPods Pro

– Oaked Bitter Orange candle by Sydney Hale Co.

– Quay Total Vibe sunglasses in green / brown

– Madewell pull-on shorts

– Favorite TikTok accounts: @snackqween, @catben, @567broadway, @jackieaina, @cost_n_mayor (be advised that you may hear some lively language)

– I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist

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– Noom

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– KiwiCo (use this link for 30% off your first month plus free shipping)

– Rothy’s (use this link for $20 off your first purchase)

We both had lively weekends – Parents’ Weekend for Mel, a John Mayer concert and my daddy’s birthday celebration for me – and you’re gonna get a recap of all of the above. We have some thoughts about concert couples and late-night fast food and the sweetness of being with family.

We also revisit the topics of doom piles and radishes, and it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y’all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

– John Mayer Sob Rock tour

– Randall King

– John Mayer’s “In the Blood”

– Weidmann’s

– Sheseido Full Lash & Brow serum

– Wallaby Aussie style Greek yogurt in vanilla bean

– New June’s Journey teams with podcast listeners: Big Boo Detectives 2 and Big Boo Podcast Fans

– turquoise squash blossom necklace

– clear stadium bag

– linen button down shirt

– Gold Bond crepe corrector

– Revision YouthFull lip replenisher

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– iwi Life (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first purchase)

– June’s Journey – download on the Apple App Store or Google Play

– Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress purchase and two free pillows)

– Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and three free gifts)