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The Girl Next Door PodcastErica's Evangelical UpbringingIn today's episode, Erica shares her experience growing up in the Evangelical Christian church. She reflects on both the meaningful aspects that she still values today, and what she finds problematic. Erica opens up about how her faith has evolved and what she now seeks in a church community.Thanks so much for listening with an open heart.See full show notes on our website: Erica's Evangelical UpbringingBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or...2025-05-2843 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastListen While Hiding From Your FamilyShhhh...find a quiet spot amidst the holiday hubbub and enjoy this gift from us to you. We share our holiday horror stories and our best and worst mom gifts ever. Plus, Erica gives us a holiday would you rather quiz.Happy holidays, friends! We hope you find a few quiet holiday moments alone. You deserve it!And just a reminder that you can still join Kelsey's goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! Join...2024-12-2537 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEmptiesThese are the things we use up and love so much we buy them again. We swap our "empties" across food, personal care, makeup, and cleaning products. We hope you find a new favorite to try!For Friends of the Show we think back to childhood and share our generational empties: the products we remember our family using, and maybe still use!Plus, Erica gives us an update on her breast cancer treatment.See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/11/empties/Become a Friend of the...2024-11-2730 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastErica's Breast Cancer DiagnosisWell that's the worst episode title we've ever had. As you can see, we have a hard episode today, friends, and tissues are required. Erica is sharing details about her recent breast cancer diagnosis, what she knows so far, and how she's doing.Thanks for being here with us, and most importantly, please schedule a mammogram for yourself if you're old enough for one or if your doctor recommends one. Here are the CDC recommendations for breast cancer screening.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a...2024-10-3036 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastFall Reading Round UpBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Cozy up for a fall bookish chat about what we're reading and hope to read this fall. Plus, meet our in-person book club's new mascot who literally floated into our lives.Just for Friends of the Show, visit our Patreon page where Erica will be giving a video tour of her fall TBR stack!See full show notes on our website: Fall Reading Round UpConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoor...2024-09-1826 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastKeeping A Sustainable HomeBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Kelsey is in the hot seat today as Erica interviews her about practicing sustainability at home. Along the way we have a nostalgic moment with Ferngully, offer lots of practical tips, and give you permission to do your best. Just for Friends of the Show, Kelsey shares the unsustainable things she sees people doing that she wants to correct (but is usually too nice to do so).See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com...2024-08-0737 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastBulldog BoundariesBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communitySee full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe all have our superpowers and one of Erica's is setting and encouraging boundaries. Get ready for some big sister energy from the Queen of Boundaries herself as we explore why and how we set boundaries. We hope you'll feel empowered to set and hold any boundaries that you need in your life!Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on...2024-06-1948 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastOrganizing Wins & FailsBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're kicking off a three-part organizing series so come on in! Today we're chatting current organization wins and fails, little changes that have made a big difference, and each revealing our Monica closet. Along the way we ponder the aggression of fitted sheets and why everyone should try to add a Command hook to their life.Mentioned on the show:Photo file box that Erica uses to organize her many card gamesRothy's slippersL'Oreal Professional Next Day Hair te...2024-02-0741 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastOur Intentions for 2024Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityJoin us as we officially welcome 2024! We share what's on the horizon for each of us in 2024, our one-word intentions for the year, and our goals across all areas of our lives. Plus we get a little woo woo and pull animal spirit cards to see which spirits are guiding us this year. And, as always, we leave messages for our future selves to hear. We are wishing you a bright + hopeful 2024, friends!Mentioned on the show:Our very old episode where we ta...2024-01-2449 min
Michael Hatfield hosts the "Real Estate and MORE! Show"Gratitude-It Falls from Your Tree or it Doesn't - Part 2Don't take my word for it! I can tell you, from a personal standpoint, that "Gratitude” may be one of the most powerful words to describe a joyful and kindred human spirit.
*Heard Weekly on the Bay Area's KGO-810am and KSFO-560am radio stations*
Some smart people who are intimate with the word and know that what the word represents is far more significant than just a few letters making up a word. If you are seeking to connect to something incredibly joyful, powerful and heart-warming, attach thankfulness to gratitude then take the concept for...2023-12-2327 min
Michael Hatfield hosts the "Real Estate and MORE! Show"Gratitude-It Falls from Your Tree or it Doesn't - Part 1"Gratitude” may be just another word in the Webster dictionary. BUT, on the other hand, some smart people who are intimate with the word know that the word represents a far more significant concept than just letters making up a word.
*Heard Weekly on the Bay Area's KGO-810am and KSFO-560am radio stations*
If you are seeking to connect to something incredibly joyful, powerful and heart-warming, attach thankfulness to gratitude then take the concept for a test drive. Give a little to others, and then just see what happens.
In our Christmas Show...2023-12-2327 min
Facing FWD:#6: Healing Within: Holistic Health & Chakra Wisdom w/ Erica MatluckKara faces forward with Reiki master, massage therapist, nurse practitioner, and naturopathic doctor, Erica Matluck.
In the episode, Kara and Erica discuss what "holistic" means, the concept of "hustle healing", the chakras, and much, much more.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
(4:53) Erica's "slow build" career path
(14:21) The definition of "holistic"
(22:08) The concept of "hustle healing"
(28:29) Is "true embodiment" possible?
(35:07) The chakras
(53:19) Becoming a mother
(1:02:02) Rapid fire questions
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TO CONNECT & CO-CREATE WITH KARA:
Book a Speaking Engagement | Transformational Talks, Wo...2023-12-221h 08The Girl Next Door PodcastHoliday Home: A Kindness MindsetBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're wrapping up this year's Holiday Home series with an episode all about practicing a kindness mindset this season. We share what makes us feel grinchy and how we can make our way back to kindness amidst holiday stress. Plus we talk about specific ways we show kindness to people in our lives and community this time of year. Along the way we stumble into the controversial topic of to bake for neighbors or not.Mentioned on the show:Our previous Holiday Home Ep...2023-12-1331 min
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFresh Take: "The Girl Next Door Podcast" on Setting BoundariesHow can we set reasonable limits for our kids without negotiating every single time they're tested? Erica Ladd and Kelsey Wharton, co-hosts of "The Girl Next Door Podcast," discuss tips for setting boundaries—and not just at the holidays, but all year round.Margaret, Kelsey, and Erica discuss:
Why holidays are so boundary-crushing
Everyday actions you can take to practice setting boundaries
Why boundaries are not just for handling "crazymakers"
Here's where you can find Kelsey and Erica:
https://www.girlnextdoorpodcast.com/
@higirlsnextdoor on Instagram
Listen to the GND episode "Ten Th...2023-11-2439 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastFall Reading Round Up & Books That Changed Our LivesBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityOne of our favorite ways to cozy up this season is with a great book, and we have so many to tell you about. We each share our top fall book recommendations plus the three books that changed our lives. We also talk about what we're currently reading, share what else we're reading, and swap recent memorable bookish moments. Happy fall reading!Mentioned on the show:Her Fearful SymmetryBabel11/22/63Fairy TaleAnatomy: A Love St...2023-09-2034 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastCurrent School RoutinesBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityAh, we love the smell of fresh pencils and notebooks in September! Our kids have all been back to school for several weeks so we're checking in on our current school routines, wins, and challenges. We also compare notes on the differences between homeschooling and public school. Plus, Erica gives us a deep dive on how she plans and delivers her homeschool curriculum. We both delight in her planner organization and use of sticker paper.Mentioned on the show:Snacks & Hats on a Mo...2023-09-0659 min
The Running Rules Podcast#31: How to prepare for and thrive during the menopause transition with nutrition & women’s wellness coach Erica BoysToday's episode is about such an important topic for so many as half the population will go through the menopause and many who won't will be a partner of someone who will.
My guest today is Erica Boys, a nutrition and women's wellness coach who shares her own story with the menopause as well as answering so many questions we might all have about menopause.
This was such an enlightening episode for me and I hope it will be for you too. Erica takes us on her journey and...2023-09-051h 12The Girl Next Door PodcastThe Work of Great MarriagesBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe love talking about our marriages on and off the mics, and today we're at it again chatting about the day-to-day work of making our marriages great. Along the way we talk about having difficult conversations, how we dream and plan with our spouses, and what parenting has taught us about marriage. Plus why comedy specials can be great for your relationship and a detour into the marriage trope we reject.Mentioned on the show:Our previous episodes about marriage: Our Approach to Eq...2023-07-2648 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastSummer Reading Round UpBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityLooking for a great summer read? You're sure to find a few as we chat about our summer reading habits, what we've read lately, and each share three great summer book recommendations. Plus we talk about how we keep our kids reading during the summer and the books our kids ages 3 to 11 have enjoyed lately. We also share what else we're reading plus share memorable reading moments. Happy summer reading, friends!Mentioned on the show:Find us on Goodreads: Kelsey, Erica...2023-06-2832 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastThoughts on Middle Age & AgingBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon community and join us for a live Summer Kick Off Hang Out on Friday, June 9!In December, Kelsey will join Erica in the 40-somethings club so we've got middle age and aging on our minds. We share what changes we're noticing so far as we age, from gray hair to how society views us and more, and all our feelings about those things. Then we share habits inspired by our aging and our badass older lady role models. Strong feelings about the cultural expectations on how women age ar...2023-05-3149 min
HomeschoolhoodEp. 18 - What We Don't DoThis episode is all about the 5 common things we don’t do in our homeschool. Every family has different needs and preferences, and the beauty of homeschool is we get to do it our way. You might be surprised to hear about what we don’t do.IG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.comLinks for things I mentioned:IEW Structure & StyleWriteShop JuniorTeaching Textbooks MathMap Growth Test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...2023-03-1518 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 17 - 3rd Year Homeschooling UpdateI am back for another season and this episode is just catching up with what we’ve been up to. I’ll give you an update on curriculum we are using and loving, socialization, and how we’ve settled into some good routines and rhythms halfway through our third year homeschooling.IG: @laddericaEmail: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.comLinks to Stuff I mentioned:Language Arts & Literature - Blossom & Root Level 4 - Heroes & MythsGrammar - Beowulf Grammar & Fix It! Grammar Spelling - 180 Days of Spelling...2023-03-0117 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 16 - Planning for a New Homeschool YearIG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0723 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 15 - Bad Homeschool AdviceI’m getting on my soapbox this episode to talk about bad homeschool advice I see floating around the internet and how to approach things with a little more nuance instead. IG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2417 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 14 - 2021/2022 Year in ReviewThis episode is a chance to reflect on how our 2021/22 Homeschool year went. I’m chatting all about what went well, what was challenging, what we’re keeping and what we’re getting rid of in terms of activities and curriculum, and what we were most proud of this school year.Links for things I mentioned:Lightning LiteratureBrave WriterIEW Writing Curriculum & Fix It GrammarSingapore Math DimensionsIG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.com Hoste...2022-06-0822 min
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceMedia & Entertainment Favorites (with Kelsey Wharton & Erica Ladd)Creativity is a gift—books, podcasts, TV, and movies can educate, inspire, entertain, and even help us fall asleep! Christine chats with Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd of The Girl Next Door podcast about what has captivated their attention recently. Major shocker? There was not a single overlap title in their picks! Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that shares practical ideas for decluttering your home, schedule, and mental space without getting bogged down by perfection. Visit edityourlifeshow.com for show notes and to connect with host Christine Koh. Learn more about yo...2022-04-2837 min
Experience Into A Immersive Full Audiobook This Weekend.Shane by Mr PunchPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/589525to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Shane
Series: #12 of Hollywood Playhouse
Author: Mr Punch
Narrator: Van Heflin, Alan Ladd
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 50 minutes
Release date: April 18, 2022
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
This classic western, nominated for six Academy Awards, is set in the late 1860’s and tells the story of the mysterious retired gunslinger (Alan Ladd), who arrives at the ranch of a family of homesteaders, only to find himself involved in a violent range war. In this special radio production both Alan Ladd and Van Heflin reprise their original film roles from the...2022-04-1850 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 13 - Home Management While HomeschoolingThis episode is all about home management while homeschooling, how we manage our household, all the logistics and details involved in that while also homeschooling. IG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.comLinks for things I mentioned:Plum Paper Planner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2226 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 12 - Homeschool HyggeThis episode is my top 10 ways to bring the coziness (or hygge as the Danish say) to your home and your kids' learning whether you homeschool or not.IG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.comLinks for things I mentioned:Winter Bees & Other Poems of the ColdBook lights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-1516 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 11 - Mid Year Homeschool UpdateThis episode is a quick check-in mid year on how our homeschool year is going. We’ll talk about how first semester went, what we’ve ditched, what we’re adding, what our new extra curricular schedule looks like, and how co-op is working out. Just an overall update on what’s working great, and what’s not. Links for things I mentioned:Lightning LiteratureSpectrum Phonics & Word StudyBrave WriterIEW Writing Curriculum & Fix It GrammarHandwriting Without TearsHistory QuestArizona Int...2022-02-0821 min
Christian Historical Fiction TalkEpisode 63 - Erica Vetsch Author ChatChristian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.The Debutante's Code by Erica VetschJane Austen meets Sherlock Holmes in this new Regency mystery seriesNewly returned from finishing school, Lady Juliette Thorndike is ready to debut in London society. Due to her years away, she hasn't spent much time with her parents, and sees them only as the flighty, dilettante couple the other nobles love. But when they disappear, she discovers she never really knew them...2022-01-1230 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 10 - Confidence in ParentingThis episode is all about how to feel confident in your parenting decisions. As we gather with family and friends for the holidays, how do we maintain boundaries and navigate the gauntlet of expectations and traditions while holding true to what feels right for our own family and the parenting choices we’ve made.IG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-1426 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 9 - Homeschool & AdoptionNovember is National Adoption Month, and this episode is all about our adoption journey, and how homeschool has been incredibly healing for all us and our relationship with each other. IG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.comThings I mentioned:@arleneandcompany on IGHappy Planner Disc Planning SystemHole Puncher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1616 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 8 - What to Do with a Bad DayThis episode is all about what to do with a bad day in your homeschool or even how to turn a bad day around with kids at home in general. We all have them! I chat about my philosophy of adding something, subtracting something, moving something or ignoring something to get you to a better place on a day when everything seems to be going wrong. IG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0214 minHomeschoolhoodEp. 7 - Schedules & RoutinesThis episode is all about our homeschool schedules and routines. I will share how we organize our homeschool yearly, weekly, and daily. I also share what a typical homeschool day looks like for us and share some tips on implementing a cleaning routine with small kids. IG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-2624 min
HomeschoolhoodEp. 6 - Homeschool OrganizationThis episode is all about homeschool organization. I will share how we organize our space and some ways to think about setting up a place for school in your house. I also share how I organize our time, and all of the stuff that comes with kids and school at home. IG: @ladderica Email: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.comThings I mentioned:IKEA cube shelvingWhite Board Wall DecalZipper PouchesSchool Nest NotebooksPlum Paper Homeschool PlannerWaldock Way’s Digit...2021-10-0621 min
HomeschoolhoodEp. 5 - Protecting Your Parent EnergyIG : @laddericaEmail: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.comThings I Mentioned: Personal Policies & How to Mailhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/personal-policies-how-to-mail/id808511892?i=1000516096322 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-2127 min
HomeschoolhoodEp. 4 - Curriculum for NewbiesIG : @laddericaEmail: hellohomeschoolhood@gmail.comThings I Mentioned:Home School Legal Defense AssociationHome Learning Year by Year by Rebecca RuppThe Lazy GeniusThe Brave Learner by Julie Bogart The Call of the Wild and Free by Ainsley ArmentTeachers Pay Teachers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1427 min
HomeschoolhoodEp. 3 - Raising ReadersThis episode is all about raising readers - from how to help a struggling reader, to how to make reading fun and enticing.Things I Mentioned:Heidi on Instagram@droppinknowledgewithheidiNaomi on Instagram@readlikearockstarRead Aloud Revivalhttps://readaloudrevival.comKidliterate Podcasthttps://kidliteratepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-0728 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastIntroducing: HomeschoolhoodWe have a fun surprise for you today! Did you know Erica’s new homeschool podcast launches today?! We dropped the first episode of Homeschoolhood here for you to get a taste. Be sure to go check it out, subscribe, share it, leave a review. You know the drill, friends!Thanks for being excited about this with Erica. This episode is a quick peek into who we are as a family, what brought us to homeschooling, how we got started, and why we’ve chosen to continue homeschooling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2021-09-0123 min
HomeschoolhoodEp. 1 - Why We HomeschoolAllow me to introduce our family. This episode is a quick peek into who we are as a family, what brought us to homeschooling, how we got started, and why we've chosen to continue homeschooling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-3123 min
HomeschoolhoodEp. 2 - Five Things I Learned Our First Year HomeschoolingThe five biggest lessons I learned out first year of homeschooling that apply to learning, parenthood, and life in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-3124 min
HomeschoolhoodHomeschoolhood Trailer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-3102 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastAll About Our Book ClubOur in-person book club is one of our favorite things and we get lots of questions about it from listeners. So we thought our book club deserved its own episode! We share how our book club started and the nitty-gritty of how it works. Plus all the reasons we love our book club and some funny memories along the way.Mentioned on the show:Erica shares about her homeschool curriculum on her Instagram feedRebeccaWhere the Crawdads SingGlennon DoyleCarry On, WarriorThe...2021-08-0446 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastAll About Plant-Based EatingBring your appetite – we're talking all about plant-based eating! As a newbie vegetarian (Erica) and seasoned pro (Kelsey), we share our reasons for being plant-based, what we eat, how we feed our families, and our favorite resources for recipes.Mentioned on the show:Lentil tortilla soupField RoastPinch of YumShutterbeanMoosewood cookbooksMeatlessDinner IllustratedThe Shu Box blogTabitha BrownUltimate Instant Pot cook bookHot for Food All DayVe...2021-02-2459 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastWinter Reading Roundup & Ice Cream Truck EtiquetteRead anything good lately? We dish about our reading habits lately, what books we've finished, and what's in our queue. Plus we share how we're navigating our in-person book club through a pandemic and chat about the books our kids are enjoying.Mentioned on the show:Erica and Kelsey on GoodreadsWhat Kind of WomanOne Line a Day five-year journalThe Vanishing HalfThe Midnight LibraryOur book club episode on How To Stop TimeThe Idea of YouHomegoing2021-01-2749 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastSchool Update & Little Rollerblading GuysWe're sharing an update on how this very different school year is going for us. Erica is homeschooling her girls and Kelsey's boys are in an online program through a local charter school. We share the challenging, the pleasantly surprising, and our tips for making it work. Whatever school looks like for you this year we are cheering for you!Mentioned on the show:Life Updates & Text Your Spouse episode where we chat about how we came to our 2020 school decisionsThe Brave LearnerKidsBooks.comVTech kids digital...2020-10-0744 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastMinor Expertise & Smoothie ButtFrom playing piano and cooking to decorating and more, we reflect on how we are minor experts. Plus the minor expertise we might like to develop one day and the minor expertise we have no interest in acquiring.In Obsessions, Erica loves the book she's reading and Kelsey loves her morning smoothie. In Neighborhood News, a backyard was momentarily aflame alarmingly close to Kelsey's house.We'll be reading The Giver of Stars for our summer book club. The episode will air on July 29 so grab a copy and join us!Mentioned on the...2020-07-0141 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastHard Conversations With Kids & Awkward Mail EncounterFrom sex to race and faith, kids have questions about topics that can feel tricky to talk about. We share how we handle these hard conversations in our families, which topics are most challenging for us, and our favorite resources for guidance.In Obsessions Kelsey has a new love for an old snack and Erica is bringing Hogwarts into her home.Mentioned on the show:The Baby TreeFrom Diapers to DatingIt's Not The StorkCup of Jo Talking to Kids archiveTalking to...2020-06-0347 minThe Girl Next Door Podcast7 Things We're Not Doing This SummerWith summer on the horizon we reflect on what we will NOT be doing this summer. Plus we share strategies to reset a hot mess of summer day for the kids and for us (not that we'll have any of those). In Obsessions, Erica is on the hunt for the perfect outdoor furniture while Kelsey is loving drawer organization. In Neighborhood News there's an adorable, unintentional therapy dog in Erica's neighborhood.Mentioned on the show:Sodynee drawer organizersIkea drawer organizers Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and o...2020-05-2032 min
Down to EarthKara Ladd, Defining WellnessOur 5th guest of Down to Earth is Kara Ladd, CEO of Conscious Conglomerate Boundless. Ashley and Kara bond through their experience working in print and digital magazines. In addition, to her expansive career in journalism, Kara shares how she became passionate about sustainable and mindful living. Later, Kara also introduces her new 1:1 Career Coaching Course. Kara Ladd is the CEO of the conscious conglomerate, Boundless, that includes Boundless Creatives, her boutique purpose-driven marketing consultancy and Boundless by Kara (@boundlessbykara), her mindful lifestyle personal brand.Ladd began her career working in the fashion closets of Cosmopolitan and...2020-05-0120 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastKeeping A Kitchen & A Kong For KidsWe're chatting about keeping a kitchen, from favorite appliances and tools, to pantry staples and tips for cleaning and organizing. In Obsessions Erica is getting hydrated and Kelsey can't stop making banana bread. In Neighborhood News Erica spotted a not-so-welcome neighbor.Our spring book club episode will air May 6 and we'll be reading Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane.Mentioned on the show:Cuisinart Grind and BrewKitchen Aid Stand MixerInstant PotLodge cast iron dutch ovenWüsthof knivesCookie s...2020-04-2236 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastWe're Not Fun MomsFrom crafts to pretend play to arcades we are saying "no" and owning not being fun moms. We chat about the cultural pressure to be a "fun mom" and all the ways we aren't fun, but also a few ways that we actually are fun.In Obsessions Kelsey is getting chatty and Erica is rocking some new favorite jeans. In Neighborhood News there was a brief but exciting weather event.Mentioned on the show:Signature by Levi Strauss Gold Label Women's Modern Skinny Jean Connect with us on Instagram a...2020-04-0837 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastGilbert Love & Glowing GopherWe have lots of love for our adopted hometown of Gilbert, Arizona and we're telling you all about it. If you're planning a visit to Gilbert, this episode is a must-listen! We share how we ended up in the desert, our favorite restaurants, and recommendations for things to do. Plus how we'd like to see Gilbert change in the coming years.In Obsessions Erica is reading a book that pays homage to her Midwest roots and Kelsey is loving an app that makes sending invitations a snap. In Neighborhood News Kelsey is planning a neighborly get together.2020-03-2548 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastNesting & When Not To Be NeighborlyWhen we've been expecting little ones our nesting energy kicks into over-drive. We chat about what nesting has looked like for us, what we're glad we did, what we obsessed about a little too much, and what Kelsey's doing to get ready for Baby Girl Wharton.In Obsessions Kelsey in loving something stripey and Erica is amazed at the versatility of a previously overlooked common item. In Neighborhood News we discuss when it's not appropriate to be neighborly.Mentioned on the show:Hanna Andersson pajamasTrtl pillow C...2020-03-1139 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastKid Birthdays & Rogue Sidewalk MaintenanceSurprise! We've got a bonus episode for you today. We tackle a subject you've requested and that we have strong thoughts on: kid birthdays! We go down the memory lane of our birthday celebrations growing up, share honest opinions on hosting and attending kid birthdays, and share tips for making birthdays less stressful. No ponies were made to dress as unicorns in the making of this episode. In Obsessions Kelsey has found a favorite face wash and Erica has some new kicks. In Neighborhood News, we have an amazing sighting of a Gilbert icon.Mentioned on the...2020-02-1938 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastMotherhood Transitions & It Is FallWe dive into all the transitions around motherhood: how we've changed, how we've stayed the same, and the motherhood transitions we're currently experiencing. In Obsessions, emptiness is bringing Erica fulfillment while Kelsey is loving something to make park outings easier. In Neighborhood News: it's fall in case you haven't heard.Our winter book club episode will air February 26 and we'll be discussing Diane Setterfield's novel Once Upon A River. Grab a copy and join us! Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and s...2020-02-1241 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastSelf-Help Books & Eye Candy TVFrom habits to authenticity to tidying, we're sharing our favorite self-help type books. In Obsessions Kelsey made a simple but significant shower upgrade and Erica is enjoying some quality television with a bonus of eye candy. In Neighborhood News there's a tiny and very friendly neighbor on Erica's street.Our winter book club episode will air February 26 and we'll be discussing Diane Setterfield's novel Once Upon A River. Grab a copy and join us!Mentioned on the show:Better Than Before – and we did a book club episode on this!Tell Me...2020-01-2942 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastSet In Our Ways & Lighting JudgmentThis episode is sponsored by Spii Graphics where graphic design is more than just pretty pictures; it’s a chance to create an authentic experience for your customers and to surprise and delight them at every turn. Connect with Emily at spiigraphics.com and @spii_graphics on Instagram.We share how we're set in our ways, for good or for bad, and take cross-examination to determine if we're willing to change any of our ways. In Obsessions Erica is keeping tabs on what she's reading in a new way and Kelsey is taking her daily step count to...2020-01-151h 06The Girl Next Door Podcast2020 Intentions & Aspirational NeighborsThis episode is sponsored by Dietitians Dish, a fun conversational podcast between two moms and registered dietitians who share information you can trust on nutrition, food, and feeding your family. Find Dietitians Dish wherever you listen to podcasts and connect with them on Instagram at @dietitiansdishpodcast. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that support our show!Happy 2020, friends! We kick off the new year sharing our intentions for the year and of course sending messages to our future selves. In Obsessions Kelsey has a favorite wardrobe addition and Erica is loving a new workout. In...2020-01-0147 minThe Girl Next Door Podcast2019 Wrap Up & Pathetic Christmas LightsWe're wrapping up 2019 with a look back at the year: the highlights, the challenges, and a round up of a few favorites. In Obsessions Kelsey loves something lighting up her life and Erica sings the praises of a produce aisle favorite. In Neighborhood News, our holiday light displays are impressing no one (sorry neighbors!).Mentioned on the show:Marco PoloKelsey's 12 monthly health challengesRachel Hollis' Last 90 Day ChallengeWhere The Crawdads SingEducatedThe Great AloneCareer of EvilEleanor...2019-12-1852 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastTen Things We're NOT Doing This ChristmasThis episode is sponsored by Friendlier, the podcast for friends who love to talk, read, and eat. On each episode longtime friends Abby and Sarah review books, share recipes, and explore a sometimes random/sometimes serious topic. If you like The Girl Next Door we think you'd enjoy Friendlier! Subscribe to Friendlier wherever you listen to podcasts and connect with them on Instagram. Thank you so much for for supporting the brands that support our show!+++We have a gift for you: The Girl Next Door Holiday Copilot! We've got you covered with festive high...2019-12-0440 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastSiblings & Inside JokesThis episode is sponsored by Destinations with Character, a travel agency with extensive experience planning family friendly vacations including Disney destinations and cruises. Let travel agent Maryanne Walsh plan your next family vacation at no additional cost to you. You can find Destinations with Character on Facebook and Instagram, and email: destinationsbymaryanne@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting the brands that support our show!Siblings can be your best friend and your biggest annoyance, sometimes all in the same day! We chat about the sibling relationships we have and the siblings we're raising. In Obsessions Erica has...2019-11-2039 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastDay In The Life & Napping On The JobJoin us for a detailed peek into how we spent a recent Thursday as we recount a day in the life of the Girls Next Door! In Obsessions Erica is recommending a funny, moving, and beautiful television show while Kelsey shares something making traveling more organized. In Neighborhood News Kelsey was caught napping on the job.Mentioned on the show:Day In The Life & Unwelcome RVs our past episode chronicling our dayThe Eyre AffairFleabagNalgene travel bottlesConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and...2019-10-2339 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastFeeding Our Families & Hidden Hot DogsSupport for the podcast comes from iheartsedona, a three bedroom, three bathroom vacation rental in beautiful Sedona, Arizona where we have loved staying over the years. Find pictures and prices at www.iheartsedona.com. Mention The Girl Next Door Podcast when inquiring about your next vacation for 10% off your stay. Thank you for supporting the brands that support our show!We're reading The Dutch House by Ann Patchett for our fall book club. That episode will air November 6 so grab a copy and join us!What's everyone eating at your house? We dish about the...2019-10-0955 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastFall Extravaganza & Flaming NutsSupport for the podcast comes from Copper Quail Style, bringing you apparel and home decor inspired by a desert lifestyle. All clothing and letterpress prints are locally designed and made in Gilbert, AZ. Use the checkout code GIRLNEXTDOOR and receive free shipping on your order.Support also comes from the Double the Fun podcast hosted by Amy Brown, a longtime listener of the show and the mom of boy-girl toddler twins. Double The Fun shares the joys and challenges of motherhood and of parenting multiples. Double The Fun can be found on multiple podcasting platforms such as...2019-09-251h 13The Girl Next Door PodcastMental Health & More Firm BottomsSupport for the podcast comes from iheartsedona, a three bedroom, three bathroom vacation rental in beautiful Sedona, Arizona where we have loved staying over the years. Mention The Girl Next Door Podcast when inquiring about your next vacation for 10% off your stay. Find pictures and prices at www.iheartsedona.com. Thank you for supporting the brands that support our show!Today we chat about the important topic of mental health. We discuss how we know the status of our mental health, when we've been though periods of poor mental health, and strategies for good mental health hygiene...2019-09-1139 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastKid Chores & Burning MailboxesSupport for the show comes from iheartsedona, a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom vacation rental in beautiful Sedona, Arizona where we have loved staying over the years. Find pictures and prices at www.iheartsedona.com. Mention The Girl Next Door Podcast when inquiring about your next vacation for 10% off your stay. Let's chat about kid chores and responsibilities! We share our chore philosophies, what chores our kids are doing, and strategies for getting started on kid chores. In obsessions Kelsey has an afternoon routine that helps to beat the heat and Erica has a new go-to dinner. In N...2019-08-2831 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastWorking Out & Yucca Slaps BackJoin us as we work up a sweat chatting about working out! We cover the clothes we wear, strategies for getting ourselves to the gym, feelings about home workouts, and more. In obsessions Erica gives an update on her lovely "stable" and Kelsey is putting her name on everything. In neighborhood news, Kelsey shares a cautionary tale about desert plants.Mentioned on the show:CribbageBody Combat Body PumpOrange Theory High FitnessMinted name labels Connect with us on Instagram a...2019-08-1442 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastGoals Check-In & Swampy ShortsWe're half-way through 2019! So we check in on our goals to see how we're doing: we evaluate where we need to make progress, if there's anything we want to let go of, and celebrate unexpected accomplishments. In Obsessions we have summer on the mind. Erica is loving a cold and caffeinated morning beverage. Kelsey is loving shorts that keep sweat at bay. In Neighborhood News there was drama trying to get coffee.Mentioned on the show:Erica redid her master bedroomStarbucks cold brew with salted cream cold foamPatagonia Quandry...2019-07-1737 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastListener Questions & A Crop Top EncounterYou asked and we answered – we've got an episode of listener questions! We chat about the dream vacation we'd take together, how we find time to read, tips for parenting toddlers, and more. Kelsey shares a breakfast obsession and Erica has found the perfect summer footwear. In Neighborhood News we had a sighting of one of Gilbert's most eccentric characters.Mentioned on the show:Previous episode answering listener questions: Listener Questions & Short ShortsOur episode all about reading: Reading Habits & Neighborly GrapefruitOur episode about toddlers: Parenting Toddlers & Nothing Is Easy...2019-07-0341 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastFavorite Beauty Products & Nap In A BottleWe're opening up our makeup bags and bathroom drawers to share the tried and true beauty/personal care products we can't live without. Then we share the runners-up that aren't quite all-star status plus the future favorites we're desperate to find.Mentioned on the show:For all Senegence products, check out Erica's Cactus Wren Beauty Facebook page. She talked about the following favorites: Senegence Silk Pore and Wrinkle Minimizer, Senegence Color Correcting Tinted Moisturizer, ShadowSense eyeshadow, Senegence Lip Balm, LashSense Volume Intense Waterproof Mascara, Senegence Hair SprayUrban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion2019-06-1940 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastCommunication In Marriage & Husbands Next DoorTo talk about communication in marriage we're joined by special guests: the husbands next door! They'll chime in as we describe each of our communication styles and tell tales of communication in marriage gone awry. Then, Erica and Kelsey share their tips for good marriage communication.Mentioned on the show:Past episode about marriageFavorites from Kelsey's winter capsule wardrobe: white/navy striped long sleeve shirt, Madewell high rise skinny jeans, J. Crew quilted field jacket (purchased on Ebay), mustard cardigan (from Target but no longer available)Erica's Clavinova piano2019-04-1048 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastNuts And Bolts Of Writing & Nakedly DashingAlthough you might know us as podcasters, Erica and Kelsey are writers at heart and this year we are both writing nonfiction book proposals. On this episode we chat about how we started writing, what we’re working on now, and the nuts and bolts of getting words onto the page.Also: Sign up for our quarterly newsletter by entering your email address on our website. Our winter book club pick is How To Stop Time by Matt Haig. The episode will air on March 13 so grab a copy of the book and join us! **the date wa...2019-01-3048 minThe Girl Next Door Podcast2019 Intentions & A Snow ConundrumWelcome to the sixth season of The Girl Next Door Podcast! As we do every year, we're sharing our intentions and goals for the year. Erica's word for 2019 is LITTLE and Kelsey's is FLOURISH. Plus we record messages for our future selves to listen to at the end of the year. We are manifesting big things! We snack on fortune cookies that might have telling messages for our years.Mentioned on the show:Beasts of Extraordinary CircumstancesMrs. Claus's Cookies beerConnect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.2019-01-0250 minThe Girl Next Door Podcast2018 Wrap Up & Australian UsWarning! At the beginning of the episode during our snack we discuss Santa and you might not want little ears to listen. But after that the coast is clear.With the end of the year approaching we reflect on 2018 and share our personal highlights plus the best books, movies, products, meals, and podcasts we enjoyed. We also year from past Erica and Kelsey to see if the years we predicted came true. We snack on the ultimate holiday cookie: dark chocolate covered peppermint Joe-Joe's and the not so ultimate pfeffernusse.Things we mention on the...2018-12-191h 07The Girl Next Door PodcastFall Extravaganza & Guardian Angels in PlaidIt's the episode that needs no introduction. But if we were going to give it an introduction we would say: Grab your pumpkin spice latte, find a pumpkin patch, and light all your fall candles: it's Fall Extravaganza! There's a thorough fall snack tasting followed by the annual fall candle blind sniff test, Falliday gifts, and discussion at great length of fall habits, activities, fashion AND MORE. You know what they* say, "It's not fall until it's Fall Extravaganza!"*Erica and KelseyConnect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign...2018-10-101h 23The Girl Next Door PodcastKindergarten & Moms Shaking BootiesThis episode is sponsored by Epic! a digital subscription library for kids in preschool through age 12 that we both enjoyed using with our kids. Listeners can get a two month trial of Epic! for free by visiting www.getepic.com and using the promo code NEIGHBOR.We both sent little kindergartners to school for the first time this year so we're talking all about that sweet first school year. We chat about how to get kids ready for kindergarten and what the first day and weeks have been like for us. We're also sharing some tips about...2018-09-1253 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastSide Hustles & Hot ObsessionsWe are side hustling ladies but lately it seems everyone has a side hustle. It can look easy and fun but that's usually not the whole picture. We've pulling back the curtain to talk about the side hustles we've had and what we have going on now – including this podcast and both of our writing careers. We talk about what we've learned, whether we make money from our side hustles, and what advice we have for side hustlers out there.Things we mention on the show:Erica's business, Lips by LaddCopper Quail St...2018-08-2953 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastHome Efficiency & Minimizing ChaosIt's back to school season here in our neighborhood so we're chatting about home efficiency. From comparing calendars with a spouse at the beginning of the week to packing lunches early (and even outsourcing the task to kids!) we're sharing how we keep things running smoothly when life gets busy. Plus identifying some areas where we could use some help.Kelsey is loving her new gorgeous jewelry organizer from The Knotted Wood Etsy shop. Erica is OBSESSED with her new pink 30 oz Yeti Rambler. Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on F...2018-08-0155 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastBig Job Changes & Feral CatsKelsey shares some big job news - she quit her job! So we chat all about what it's like to quit a job to follow a creative passion. Erica shares her experience doing this several years ago and Kelsey shares details about how she came to her decision and what she'll be doing now. It will definitely include podcasting with Erica in the daylight hours.Things we mention:Conscious ClothingEarrings from ABLETrader Joe's: toasted coconut granola + Greek yogurt with honey, salt and pepper potato chips, and cooked gyro...2018-04-251h 08The Girl Next Door PodcastPodcasts & Love NachosWe're dishing about how and when we listen to podcasts, our favorite podcasts, and which podcasts hosts we'd love to hang out with in real life.Things we mention:PocketcastsFor the LoveThe RelevantGoal DiggerThe Mom Hour and their recent episode with an update on Meagan's divorceYoung House Love Has A Podcast#AmWritingHappier in HollywoodReply AllForever35FriendlierBest of Both WorldsHow I Built...2018-04-111h 05The Girl Next Door PodcastOur Hair & Unleashing the ManeWe talk about what our hair looks like when it's completely in its natural state and how we style it. Then we walk down memory lane and talk of hair styles past and what influences our styles as we were learning to manage our hair. We chat about how we care for and style our hair today, what our hair assets are and what challenges we're working with.Things we mention:Moroccan Oil Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner Moroccan Oil treatmentBed Head Control Freak SerumKristin Ess Air...2018-03-281h 30The Girl Next Door PodcastTaking the Temperature of Your Life & Inbox HonestyCookiesWe enjoyed Joy the Baker's browned butter chocolate chip cookies from Kelsey's freezer. They are VERY good.Taking the temperature of your lifeEveryone needs to take time to step back and reflect on how things are going. We chat about how we each know when things are going well and what red flags tell us they aren't. We also share what we do keep this self-reflection time in our lives.Things we mention:Visualizing the Grand Canyon from Cup of JoPlaying Big by Tara...2018-03-141h 19The Girl Next Door Podcast6 Things Happy Couples Do & Reckless Golf CartsJoin us for our next book club episode when we read The Keeper of Lost ThingsCocktailGinny Weasley: Barr Hill gin, freshly squeezed orange juice, Iconic Cocktail ginga syrup. Thanks for naming the cocktail, Abby of Friendlier!6 Things Happy Things DoWe each share our top three things we think help contribute to having a healthy and happy relationship.Qwixx is the quick and fun dice game that Kelsey loves.ObsessionsKelsey is obsessed with Hamilton after seeing the production. Erica is feeling amazing...2018-02-1452 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastSurviving the Cold Season & Bag Situations**There is mild swearing in this episode as we describe our least favorite sickness symptoms.We're baaaaaack! We missed you! In this episode we chat about how our immune systems are holding up this cold and flu season. We also talk about what we stock in our medicine cabinet, our secret super power of swallowing pills, home remedies, and what we remember about sick days as kids. Stay healthy out there, friends!Immunity cocktail: a hot cup of fox tea (Trader Joe's fall harvest tea) and a shot of homemade elderberry syrupThings...2018-02-021h 10The Girl Next Door Podcast2017 Wrap Up & Skin Care Like A BossWe're reflecting on 2017, the good and the challenging, and have a guest appearance from past Erica and Kelsey.CocktailWe tried the $5 California Roots pinot grigio from Target and we approve!Wrapping up 2017We give chronological Cliff Notes for each of our families in 2017.Erica's word of Forward and Kelsey's of Choose and how those influenced our year.Our bests of 2017:Place you went Erica: Fairmont PrincessKelsey: Arizona Inn for Chris’s 40th birthdayBook you read...2017-12-201h 10The Girl Next Door PodcastEtiquette & Napkin in Your LapDo you have a napkin in your lap? You'll need one for this episode.We sip a Prim and Proper and discover that Kelsey's etiquette is inspired by the Deep South and Erica's by the buttoned up Midwest. We chat about the manners we saw modeled growing up, the etiquette rules we follow (and break) now, and what rules are non-negotiable (even if they're kind of weird).Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter on our website: www.girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe...2017-12-0651 min
The Mom HourA Foster Care Adoption Story with Erica Ladd: Voices 07November is National Adoption Awareness month, and for our latest Bonus Interview episode Sarah interviews adoptive mom (and podcaster/writer/teacher) Erica Ladd. Erica shares her family’s foster-to-adoption story, offers encouragement for others going through the process, and has great tips for friends who want to support adoptive families but aren’t sure what to say. Enjoy the
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The Mom HourA Foster Care Adoption Story with Erica Ladd: The Mom Hour BONUS Interview 07November is National Adoption Awareness month, and for our latest Bonus Interview episode Sarah interviews adoptive mom (and podcaster/writer/teacher) Erica Ladd. Erica shares her family’s foster-to-adoption story, offers encouragement for others going through the process, and has great tips for friends who want to support adoptive families but aren’t sure what to say. Enjoy the […]2016-11-1849 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastDepths of Summer & More Naked NeighborsFriends, it's so hot and we're talking all about it while putting a few ginger beers to the test. We're also asking you to send us encouraging postcards! Send them to Kelsey Wharton & Erica Ladd, PO Box 396 Gilbert, AZ 85299http://www.girlnextdoorpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-09-0250 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastSimplifying & Lawnmower ShrapnelThis episode we're talking all about minimizing and simplifying while sipping an apricot basil spritzer Erica simply made up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-04-1554 min
The Home HourThe Parent-Teacher Relationship With Erica Ladd Of Candid Classroom: The Home Hour Episode 49Do you ever wonder what your kids’ teachers really wish you knew? This time of year, it can be easy to start feeling like a slacker in the “school mom” department. Re-entry after winter break is difficult, and sometimes things like reading logs and nutritious lunches start to slip for the best of us. (Note: […]The post The Parent-Teacher Relationship With Erica Ladd Of Candid Classroom: The Home Hour Episode 49 appeared first on Life, Listened.2015-01-2155 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastBurnout & The Ginger PeopleThis week we're talking all about burnout and letting go of things that just aren't working for us anymore while sipping on Erica's festive party punch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-11-121h 09The Girl Next Door PodcastBook Release & Political SignsThis week we're celebrating the release of Erica's book, Candid Classroom (!), while enjoying a grapefruit beer mimosa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-08-061h 04The Girl Next Door PodcastBlogs & BourbonThis week we're talking blogs and blogging while sipping a Blackberry Bourbon Smash that Erica mixed up. It was a beautiful breezy weekend here in the desert, so it's the perfect we're-holding-on-to-cool-weather cocktail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-04-0754 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastHouse Guests & SockletsIn this episode, we get up to speed on our creative projects and are talking hosting, house guests and socklets while sipping on Lazy Ladd Lemonade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-03-0858 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastYoghurt & Apology CupcakesWe talk about our weeks over this tasty cocktail/dessert:Double Chocolate Porter Bourbon FloatAKA Sex Panther FloatAdapted from The Rising SpoonMakes 2 floatsPorter or stout beer(I used San Tan Brewery's Sex Panther. Breckenridge's Vanilla Porter, or Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout would be great also.)Vanilla ice cream1/2 oz whiskey or bourbonPut two scoops of ice cream in each frosted mug. Pour half the porter in each glass, and drizzle a bit of bourbon over the top. Enjoy with a spoon and straw unless y...2014-02-141h 05The Girl Next Door PodcastHell's Angels & CreativityDuring this episode we're sipping a cozy Maple Bourbon Cider while talking about creativity and how it makes us better humans. The Creative Habit and Bird by Bird are some of our greatest inspirations on taking our creative work seriously. Besides books, we're inspired by other brilliant ladies. Erica tells the story of finally breaking in to Kelsey's elite book club, and we share about being the founding members of Creative Club and assembling your board of directors.We also check in on our New Year's resolutions/goals and discuss Mission Hot Mom and Operation Hide the Bike.2014-02-081h 06The Girl Next Door PodcastLater 2013, Hello 2014Not only do we reference Gepetto's workshop but you also get to hear both of us do our best electric saw impressions. Are you pressing play yet?On the show we're sipping Pirate's Champagne (recipe below), talking about the best of 2013 and looking ahead to 2014. We also compare notes on beating the post-Christmas blues; Kelsey has the Crackling Fireplaceon her TV and it's keeping her cozy (but not very warm).In neighborhood news there's lots of sawing going on...do you guys have suggestions of what we should do about a noisy neighbor?S...2014-01-2939 min