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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 PodcastJoin Kelsey for Your Year to Shine 2025Kelsey will be hosting her goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine, again for 2025. Join Kelsey to set realistic goals for the new year that fit your season of life and personality. Workshop content will be hosted on Substack and offered in podcast episodes to fit your full schedule, plus there will be Zoom meetings with Kelsey to refine your goals and to check in every quarter throughout the year. Registration is $159.Register for Your Year to Shine, or read more about the workshop on her blog or on Substack. Thank you!...2024-11-1804 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 PodcastJoin Kelsey for Everyday Habits, Routines, and RitualsThis fall, Kelsey is offering Everyday Habits, Rituals, and Routines, a workshop to bring more intention to your days. Hear more about it in this episode from her RISING*SHINING podcast.Register for Everyday Habits, Rituals, and RoutinesRead more about the workshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-3105 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 minThe Girl Next Door Podcast2023 Wrap UpBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityIt's our last episode of 2023! We reflect on our intentions for the year – abundance and tend – after remembering what they actually were. We share our "bests" of 2023 and what made us laugh, cry, curse, and think. Thank you so much for listening along this year and being part of the conversation. We are wishing you a peaceful end to 2023 and lots of good in 2024!Mentioned on the show:Daily habit tracker from Elise Joy (sign up for the newsletter to get the tracker)Y...2023-12-2743 minThe 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 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastAnnouncing Kelsey's Your Year to Shine: A Goals WorkshopWe're excited to share that Kelsey will be hosting Your Year to Shine: A Goals Workshop in early 2024 and registration is now open.More details are in this episode of the RISING*SHINING podcast and on Kelsey's blog post: Announcing Your Year to Shine: A Goals Workshop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0604 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 minThe 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 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastCOVID-19 Time CapsuleBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're reflecting on and processing our COVID-19 pandemic experiences, from what was hardest to where we found joy, and how the pandemic still shapes our lives today with some chalk art, sourdough, and drive-by birthdays along the way.Mentioned on the show:Kelsey's blog posts about COVID-19#ColdTreatsWednesday (actually started in 2021 not 2020 like Kelsey mentions on the show)Pinch of Yum Best Soft Chocolate Chip CookiesDalgona coffeeThe Last of UsOF...2023-03-081h 14The Girl Next Door PodcastCelebrities & Immersed in LavenderThis episode is like picking up a celebrity gossip magazine at the airport. We've got past and current celebrity crushes, real-life encounters with famous people, and hot-takes on controversial stars. Plus, the celebrities we might be able to reach if we needed to phone a friend and save the world. You'll also notice that this episode has a pleasant lavender scent.Mentioned on the show:Kelsey's blog post all about buying a second home in the MidwestOpen Book by Jessica Simpson Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor2022-05-1852 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastOrganization Wins and ChallengesWe're inviting you into our homes for a tour of our current organization wins and challenges. And because we know you won't judge, we're also revealing the messiest, not-working-at-all areas in each of our houses and vow to do something about it – dead plants, passports, and all.Our past episodes on organization: Organization That Works, Current Organization and DisorganizationA blog post all about Kelsey's nail-painting ritualKelsey is loving her new Caraway cookwareTazo teas: glazed lemon loaf, juniper mint honey Connect with us on Instagram: @higi...2022-02-2346 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastOur Cabin Retreat & Making Time For CreativityWe're sharing the details of our recent cozy creative cabin retreat. We chat about how we structured a weekend of collaboration and rest plus the reasons why we are the perfect traveling companions. Then we share encouragement for why YOU should make time for your creative interests and how to make that happen.Mentioned on the show:Weekday Vegetarians cookbookNo-Fuss Family CookbookPillow in the Pines, the Airbnb where we stayed in Pine, AZOld Country Inn, the amazing pizza place where we went to dinner...2022-02-0933 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastHow We Set New Year IntentionsAs we gently greet a new year, we each share how we go about setting new year intentions.Mentioned on the show:Plum Paper Planner10 Things To Tell You Podcast (with end of year reflections)Daily Habit Tracker from Elise Cripe for newsletter subscribersPlay kitchenPodcasts that Kelsey enjoyed with reflections and/or new year intentions this year:HappierHappier in HollywoodFor Colored NerdsThe SporkfulA Beautiful Mess PodcastThe Lazy Genius2022-01-1240 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastPractical Tips for Holiday LogisticsFrom holiday meals to gifting and decorating, we've got practical tips to help you with holiday logistics. Plus we talk about how to make sure you enjoy the holiday season! We also share the things we're doing this year to make our holidays easier. We hope you hear something that you can try this holiday!Mentioned on the show:Kelsey's fake Christmas tree (as recommended by Sherry of YHL)Holiday Docket from The Lazy GeniusOur episodes on How To Say No and Personal PoliciesKelsey's Christmas trees holiday...2021-11-1744 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastHow to Say and Accept "No""If it's not a 'hell yes!' it's a 'no'" is one of our favorite sayings. So today we have a deep-dive on how to say no. Plus we talk about to accept someone else's "no" with understanding and grace.Mentioned on the show:FitBit trackersKelsey's blog post about house shopping in the MidwestScience experiment advent calendar Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com2021-11-0347 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastFall Reading Roundup & Distracted By GourdsAs we head into the season of cozy we chat about our current reading habits, what we've read lately, and our fall book queues.Please note, should any little ears be listening, when we discuss the book Superfudge we talk about Santa Claus.A full list of books we mention would not fit in the episode description. To see the full list please visit the show notes! Mentioned on the show:Kelsey's blog post on her trip to Colorado SpringsThe House in the Cerulean Sea2021-10-2049 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastFall Extravaganza In A Mustache With A Hot Garbage DrinkIt's that time of year again, friends...it's FALL EXTRAVAGANZA! We're spending the entire episode embracing our deep and complete love for fall. There are costumes and Halloween candy rankings, we've got autumnal experiences and of course the annual candle sniff quiz. Fall, you are officially welcomed!Mentioned on the show:Together RisingVote ForwardPinch of Yum Instant Pot Wild Rice SoupState of TerrorA rain jacket similar to Kelsey's (exact rain jacket not available, sorry!)A Beautiful Mess podcastLeaf...2021-10-061h 13The 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 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastPracticing GratitudeWe're chatting about practicing gratitude. We share the habits that help us cultivate gratitude, how to find gratitude during challenging seasons of life, and how to model gratitude for kids. Plus we each share three specific things we're thankful for right now.Mentioned on the show:Happier podcastHappier in Hollywood podcastThe Happiness ProjectOff The ClockLine A Day JournalTrader Joe's chicken-less tendersKen's Steakhouse Honey Mustard salad dressingWe've Not Fun Moms episodeKelsey's #coldtreatswednesdays2021-08-2525 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 PodcastWeek In the Life & Mom UberCome live a week with us! We're inviting you into our homes and lives for the week of April 3rd through 9th.Mentioned on the show:RISING*SHINING audioblogSpiky DastardsKrusteaz gluten free cinnamon coffee cake mixBest Laid Plans featuring Kelsey as a guestI Am I Can: 365 Affirmations for KidsNight ZookeeperBrave Writer programTeaching TextbooksSong School SpanishWoke HomeschoolingThe Four WindsGolden Slumbers Sleep – Kelsey's sleep co...2021-04-211h 10The Girl Next Door PodcastBonus: Introducing the RISING*SHINING audioblogA little bonus for you today! Kelsey shared the first episode of her new podcast, the RISING*SHINING audioblog. This month-long project brings the honest reflections and encouragement of Kelsey's blog posts to your ears.To hear new RISING*SHINING episodes, search for "rising shining" in your podcast player and subscribe. Read the written version of this episode: Introducing: the RISING*SHINING audioblog!Connect with Kelsey:www.risingshining.com@kelswharton / Instagram@higirlsnextdoor / The Girl Next Door PodcastThank you so much...2021-03-3106 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastBonus: Introducing the RISING*SHINING audioblogKelsey shares the first episode of her new podcast, the RISING*SHINING audioblog. This month-long project brings the honest reflections and encouragement of Kelsey's blog posts to your ears.To hear new RISING*SHINING episodes, search for "rising shining" in your podcast player and subscribe.Read the written version of this episode: Introducing: the RISING*SHINING audioblog!Connect with Kelsey:www.risingshining.com@kelswharton / Instagram@higirlsnextdoor / The Girl Next Door PodcastThank you so much for sharing RISING*SHINING with someone...2021-03-3115 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 PodcastMini-Episode with KelseyHi friends! We recorded a 2020 wrap-up episode but had technical difficulties with it and are still trying to recover the episode. Hopefully we can bring it to you soon! But in the meantime Kelsey recorded a quick mini-episode for you. She shares how she's making time and space to close out 2020, a couple of rituals she's putting in place now to welcome a new year, plus a few great podcast episodes she thinks you would enjoy.Mentioned on the show:Friendlier: Our year in books, 2020 Sporkful: New Year's Food ResolutionsThe...2020-12-3007 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastCookbooks & A Spooky DeliveryCombining our loves of cooking and books, today we're chatting about cookbooks. We talk about why we prefer cookbooks to online recipes and each share our tried and true favorite cookbooks. Plus we discuss cookbook storage, the cookbooks we love to gift, and the ones on our wish lists. Mentioned on the show:Joy the Baker cookbook and blogMagnolia Table cookbookHalf the Sugar, All the LoveBread and WineDinner: A Love StoryHalf-size binder Kelsey uses for her recipe binder2020-11-0440 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 PodcastFavorite School Supplies & Hide Your TapeNo matter what school looks like for your family the joy of new school supplies can unite us all. We're sharing our favorite school supplies, recommendations for lunch boxes and backpacks, and what we're treating ourselves to for back to school.Mentioned on the show:Ticonderoga pencilsPencil sharpenerPip Squeaks markersPlastic pencil boxClear plastic supply caddyOld Navy face masksEasyLunchBoxesPlanetbox bento lunch boxLunchbots divided lunch containerYummy Toddler Food lunch...2020-08-1232 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 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 PodcastFavorite Things Gift Guide & Makin' BaconSurprise! We have a bonus episode for you today! With the gift-giving season upon us, we're sharing several of our favorite things that we think would make great presents. We have ideas for kids and adults and at all price ranges. Plus we share what we each like to have for ourselves around the holidays to keep our spirits jolly. In Neighborhood News, Kelsey keeps spotting cars with a sense of humor.Mentioned on the show:LoopyCase for smartphonesTortoise shell earringsLab Hygge candle in ShelterIllustrated Harry...2019-11-1339 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 PodcastWisdom In Your 30s & Strong Nut Opinions*Unfortunately there's some audio distortion around the 8:50 timestamp so we wanted to make you awareWe share the sage wisdom we've learned being 30-somethings. Plus the advice we'd give our 20 year old selves and how we feel about getting closer to the big 4-0.Mentioned on the show:Glennon Doyle Kelsey's monthly goals blog postsGhiradelli dark chocolate sea salt caramel Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: g...2019-04-2442 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 PodcastHoliday Self-Care & Vegas Christmas LightsThe holidays are here! But along with the merriment the season can also bring stress. We have tips and encouragement for you about self-care and managing stress during the winter holidays.First, we tried out a juniper latte and it's not as scary as Kelsey feared. Then we talk about ways to manage stress and prioritize self-care around the holiday topics of:+ Getting the "perfect" gift for everyone+ Travel+ Expectations for Christmas morning to be "perfect"+ Extended family+ Hosting+ Indulgent foods everywhere+ A...2018-12-051h 05The 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 PodcastOur Phones & Melon TalkThis 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 want to make sure you know that our next book club book will be This Is How It Always Is so grab a copy and join us for the next Girl Next Door Book Club in November!We chat all about those indispensable and distracting devices that we...2018-09-261h 20The 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 PodcastSummer Wardrobes & Firm BottomsWe evaluate the current state of our summer wardrobes, each share our five summer essentials, and discuss our bathing suit situations.Things we mention:Universal Thread racerback knit tank topA New Day flowy tank top5" chino navy shorts from J. CrewLululemon Energy sports braOld Navy flip flopsHavianasLularoeAgnes and DoraKelsey's Boden swimsuits: one (in navy/ivory stripe), twoSwimsuits for All JantzenPaula's Choice Resist moisturizer with...2018-06-0655 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 PodcastBook Club: The Keeper of Lost Things Sign up for The Friendly Reading Experience with the Friendlier podcast!CocktailWe sip on Trader Joe's rhubarb and strawberry soda with Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin.Book ClubWe read and really enjoyed Ruth Hogan's The Keeper of Lost Things. It was a cozy book with rich characters and we would recommend it! Contrary to Kelsey's early expectations this is NOT a book about gnomes. Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly ne...2018-02-2835 minThe 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 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastMarriage as Parents & MothballsWe sip a slushy watermelon cocktail that does double duty to soothe Kelsey's cough-induced deep voice and talk about how we're striving to maintain happy marriages since the arrival of kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-1353 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 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastMini Episode & Mini WhartonWe're saying "hey!" with a mini episode to catch up on the holdiays and to introduce our new mini co-host. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-01-1433 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 PodcastStill Summer & Gas Station GrowlersWe're whining a bit about the fact that it still feels very much like summer around here these days, but defying the heat and Kelsey's heartburn with a spicy cocktail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-09-1753 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastBack to School & Psychedelic DalmationsKelsey invented a sweet, refreshing cocktail to sip while talking about Back to School season, fresh starts, and the lovely smell of new school supplies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-09-0355 minThe 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 PodcastExpecting & Horse T-ShirtsKelsey makes some big news podcast official and as a result, we share two versions of what we're sipping on this episode and we're talking all things motherhood and nesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-07-231h 09The 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