I think we could all use some help when it comes to holiday gatherings or just larger family gatherings in general. Uncommon situations often produce the unexpected, so let’s talk through some tools that simplify what might already be complicated enough. I have ten super simple ideas to simplify your gathering, and even if you try one, I think it’ll make your life a little bit easier.
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Episode #133: Ten Helpful Thanksgiving Strategies
The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You'll Ever Need
Underrated Overrated Game Cards
Episode #437: Ten Things I Always Do When I Have People Over
Codenames
Hues and Cues
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
Bananagrams
Just One
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Presenting unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Welcome to unPAUSED, the podcast where bold, unfiltered conversations take place about what it really takes for women to thrive in the second half of life. Every week, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and #1 New York Times best-selling author, tackles the conversations women actually need to hear. Dr. Haver sits down with a variety of medical experts, CEOs, and risk-takers to discuss everything that matters, from hormones and identity to financial power, relationships, and the tools needed to build the life you want. unPAUSED is about reclaiming your healthspan—not just the number of years you live, but the number of years you live well.
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#443 - What’s Saving My Life
It’s time to welcome back our old friend who we get to hang out with every season. These episodes where I share what’s saving my life have become such a gift to me personally. The practice of naming and sharing what is making life full and good and connected is surprisingly integral, and I’m glad this is part of our rhythm here on the podcast. So today I’ve got ten things I’ll share that have been saving my life recently, and hopefully it will inspire you to make your own list.
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Make Your Own Hamburger Helper
Episode #439: Chores I Do Every Day, Part 2
Mane Ready or Knot Detangling Hair Brush
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#442 - Thoughtful Gift-Giving When Budgets Are Tight
We are entering the season where we’re beginning to think about holiday gifts, especially on a limited budget which many of us are right now. I’m going to share my five rules of thoughtful gift-giving, six budget-friendly categories of potential gift ideas, and seven themes you can use as a family or friend group that put everybody on the same gift-giving playing field.
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Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee
Projects Playbook
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#441 - What to Do When Everything Is a Little Annoying
Sometimes I feel like it’ll take just one sassy comment or one missed homework assignment or one line at the store that’s longer than I expected before I just lose it. Sometimes life is like that, and it’s normal and okay. But most of us don’t want to stay there for very long.
Today, I’m going to share with you five things to remember and five things to do when everything is a little annoying.
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Episode #409: How to Parent When Your Kid is Annoying
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Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.