It’s our first episode of 2019, and in it we certainly enjoy our fair share of pontificating: about age, about Christmas traditions (CAREFUL IF YOUR SMALL CHILDREN ARE LISTENING), about Melanie’s exciting new ice option, and about the National Championship game.

We also talk about Melanie’s repeat viewing of Friday Night Lights, hear her reaction to Tidying Up, and dig into ALL MY MANY THOUGHTS about Surviving R. Kelly (seriously – if talking about trauma is difficult for you, you’ll want to skip this part of the episode). Finally, we come back around to some sunshine and break down a few of the reasons we loved (loved!) Mary Poppins Returns.

So. There’s some silly stuff. There’s some serious stuff. And there’s a whole lot of in between.

Hope you enjoy all of it – and happy 2019!

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Show Notes:

– Opal Icemaker

– Friday Night Lights

– Tidying Up

– Mary Poppins Returns

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Travis is here!

I feel like that’s all we need to say about this episode, really. Because Travis being with us means that we talk about kids and sports and Christmas traditions and concession stand food and our favorite moments of 2018. Basically it’s an hour (and change) of talking about everything and nothing with one of our very favorite friends.

Enjoy, y’all – and Merry Christmas!

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Show Notes:

– The Cottrell Family Christmas Picture

– Angela’s Chocolate Gravy Recipe

– Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls

– Amy Hannon’s Love, Welcome, Serve

– Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Spaghetti

– Salted Chocolate Toffee Pretzel Bark

– Hamilton Chicago

– Kelly Corrigan’s Tell Me More

– Ben Rector’s Magic Tour

– Harry Connick, Jr.’s New Orleans Tricentennial Tour

– The Great British Baking Show

– Worship Together Conference

– Living Proof Live

– Leslie Odom Jr.’s Simply Christmas

– Travis’ Ring the Bells

– A Johnnyswim Christmas

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– Prep Dish (promo code BIGBOO for two free weeks)

So it’s only been a few days since the last episode, but here’s the second part of the conversation we started on episode 126. We jump straight into a discussion about skin care – which includes an update on some new methods we’re trying and Melanie’s evaluation of her new products from The Ordinary.

It’s the skincare deep end, and I think it’s safe to say that it’s one of our favorite places to be.

We also talk about Melanie’s recent trip to New England, what we’ve been watching over the last month, and why everyone needs to go to a Ben Rector concert.

Enjoy, y’all!

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Show Notes:

– Jamie Golden’s Instagram

– Sunday Riley’s CEO Moisturizer

– Clarisonic Mia Prima

– Kate Somerville’s Exfloikate

– LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream

– the ordinary ascorbic acid 8% + alpha arbutin

– grown alchemist hydra repair day cream

– Hummingbird Farms Unscented Heavy Cream

– the ordinary granactive 5% retinoid

– the ordinary aha 30% peeling solution

– jade roller

– Rodan & Fields Radiant Defense

– Thrive Eye Brightener

– Dumplin’

– The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

– Bodyguard

– The Princess Switch

– Harry Connick, Jr. Tour

– Ben Rector Magic Tour

Sponsors:

– Little Passports

– FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box)

– care of (promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first month of personalized care of vitamins)

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Real life has been FULL SPEED AHEAD the last few weeks; between traveling and speaking stuff and keeping up with our people, there hasn’t been a lot of time for podcasting. So, this episode is part one of our Official Late November / Early December Catch-up. We talk about my most recent shopping trip with Martha, our respective Thanksgivings, and of course, our Bulldogs and our Aggies.

Because I’m not sure if you’re aware of it, but my Bulldogs won the Egg Bowl 35-3.

And Melanie’s Aggies beat LSU in a game FOR THE AGES – a seven overtime thriller in College Station.

So, sit back and wrap some presents (or not) and drink some hot chocolate (or not) and prepare yourself for so many thoughts.

Seriously. It’s a lot of thoughts.

Enjoy, y’all!

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Show Notes:

– The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

– Mississippi State’s win over Ole Miss

– Texas A&M’s win over LSU

Sponsors:

– Poshmark (download the app and use promo code “BIGBOO5” for $5 off your first order)

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– PrepDish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks)

– PEX

Here’s the second installment of our 2018 Gift Guide, this time with lots of options for women and men. You could also refer to this installment as HERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS WE LIKE and also HERE ARE THINGS WE WILL LIKELY PURCHASE FOR OUR HUSBANDS.

So see? The gift guide serves a lot of purposes.

We also do a quick recap of this past Saturday’s football games because precious is the day when both the Aggies and the Bulldogs are victorious.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and we especially hope that your Thanksgiving is full of time with the people you love most. We’re so grateful for y’all!

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Show Notes:

The Princess Switch

Dumplin’ trailer

Gifts for women:

– Brooks Running Greenlight Capri

– Able Cascade lariat necklace

– Able Hana Wallet

– The Merly denim jacket

– Granda bowl by Able

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– Nordstrom Kennebunk Bliss plush throw

– Noonday Collection Wildflower Clutch

– Nikki Cade Map Maker Commuter Clutch (what Sophie is using now and loving)

– Yeti rambler 14 oz insulated coffee mug

– Hydroflask coffee mug

– Lune & Aster Destination Nudes Eyeshadow Palette

(code JETSET if you spend $100 or more at bluemercury.com and you get 10 free samples)

– Natori Nirvana midi robe

– Moxie Leather Bar Necklace

– Shhhhowercap

– Capri Blue Fir & Firewood Candle

– Asos hand knitted chunky scarf

– Lodge 6 quart enamel Dutch oven

– FabFitFun subscription (use promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first box)

– Facetory

– Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Socks

– BaBylissPRO Tourmaline Titanium 3000 Dryer

Gifts for men:

– Worx jawsaw

– Howler flannel shirt

– Bose Soundlink micro bluetooth speaker

– Under Armour ColdGear Reactor Vest

– Warthog knife sharpener

– Duke Cannon lip balm

– Barrington leather money clip

– Shelta hats – The Osprey

– Surefire LED keychain light

– Digital Tire Pressure Gauge, Lantoo 150PSI with 5 In 1 Rescue Tools

– Patagonia better sweater quarter zip pullover

– Kindle Paperwhite

Sponsors:

– Little Passports

– FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box)

– PrepDish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks)

– PEX

All righty – you asked for it, and we aim to please, so here’s part one of our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. We had the best time rounding up ideas, and on this first installment, we focus on hostess gift options as well as gifts for teenage girls and guys.

This means that I use my teenage girl voice at least four too many times.

Anyway, we hope our suggestions are helpful (and fun!) (and also significantly reduce your shopping stress). As always, you can find links to everything in the show notes. Except for the rosemary tree from Lowe’s and anything from Trader Joe’s. Because Trader Joe’s online shopping options = sad trombone.

Be on the lookout for installment #2 (gifts for men and women) early next week.

Enjoy, y’all!

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Show Notes:

– Elaine Benes

Hostess Gifts:

– Totally Bamboo State Shaped Serving and Cutting Board (search for “Totally Bamboo” and the state you’re looking for)

– I’ll Be There For You: The One About Friends by Kelsey Miller

– Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff by Myquillin Smith

– Love Welcome Serve: Recipes that Gather & Give by Amy Hannon

– Two Funny Girls shatterproof Christmas cups

– Tis the season paper Christmas cups with cardboard sleeve

– Reverse to sherpa throw from TJMaxx and Target

– Hummingbird Farms trio of creams

– Heather Gauthier tea towels

– The Pioneer Woman Flea Market Decorated Footed Bowls

– All Things Trader Joe’s (you have to go to Trader Joe’s)

– Pickwick leather, tobacco and woods candle

Gifts for teenage girls:

– “Anything from Urban”

– ASOS lounge super soft onesie

– Lily Rain jewelry

– Boho Bandeau

– Leather wallet phone case

– Sephora gift sets: Best Hair Ever, Lashstash, Face Mask Magic

– Hydro Flask water bottle

– Red Bubble stickers

– marble make up brush set

– Freestyle watches

– Aerie oversized chenille turtleneck

– Script & Scribble Chunky Personalized Notepads

Gifts for teenage boys:

– Cash

– Gift cards for food (can email them via Target)

– Apple Airpods

– Colorful, borderline obnoxious socks (Hot Sox and Nordstrom Rack)

– Leatherman Wingman multi tool

– Champion reverse weave hooded sweatshirt

– waterproof dry bag

– AMC Movie Gift Card

– StubHub gift card

– Spotify Premium gift card (please read all the restrictions before you buy…these cards apparently don’t work with family accounts)

– Teton Sports sleeping bag

– NBA jersey

Sponsors:

– Little Passports

– Poshmark (download from app store; promo code BIGBOO5 for $5 off your first order)

– PrepDish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks)

– Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off)