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Ep 269 Why are kids SO WEIRD?! Nov 20, 2020

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If you are looking for a laugh, there’s nothing quite so funny as thinking back on all the weird things you did as a kid! This week, Meg and Rebekah get nostalgic and laugh a LOT reminiscing about their own childhood weirdness like catching a school bus just to ride down the road and straight-up eating notebook paper. Then they share some funny, funny stories from the Awesomes! Plus something chocolatey and yummy plus highly flattering skinny jeans in Awesome of the Week!

SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Democracy Women’s Ab Solution Jegging

Rebekah’s AotW: Heavenly Chocolate Butterscotch Chex Mix

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Ep. 268 Self-care vs. self-comfort: everything you need to know Nov 13, 2020

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If ever there was a moment to have a great understanding of how and why to take care of yourself, it's the wild ride that is 2020! This week, join Meg and Kelly as they talk about why you desperately need both self-care and self-comfort, and how to know you are getting a good balance of each. Plus a creative cat owner solution and an obsession-worthy Netflix binge in Awesome of the Week!

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Ep. 267 Do this (not that!), and YOU will be prepared Nov 06, 2020

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Awesomes, are you ready? Because we sure weren't! The year 2020 just keeps serving up the surprises, and in the past few weeks, Meg and her family found themselves in the dark - literally. Tune in to hear Meg and her husband Kyle share about the alarming way they discovered how unprepared for any kind of emergency they were, and how awesome it has been for them to discover what they need to do better next time!

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Ardbeg Uigeadail

Addidas Originals (Meg loves her Sleek style!)

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Ep. 266 Goosebumps, daytime chills, creepy stories, and more! Oct 30, 2020

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Fire up that campfire, friends! We've got a whole hour's worth of the creepiest, spookiest, real life goosebump-y stories to keep you entertained this ghostly season! Meg's sister Emily is back, and you wouldn't believe how many creepy stories they have from their childhoods, college years, and even now. (One of them lives in a maybe-haunted-house!) All of that plus hair happiness and a GREAT read in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Conviction, Denise Mina

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You can find Emily on Instagram!

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Ep. 265 The Enneagram Survival Guide for 2020! Oct 23, 2020

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We are closing in on the end of 2020, and maybe you feel like you are limping to the finish line. (We relate so much!) Thankfully, there is a way to acknowledge the hard stuff this year has brought AND look to all the ways you can care for yourself and continue to grow as a person, and the Enneagram will show you how! Join Meg and Kelly for this conversation about how each Enneagram type has been challenged this year as well as how each type can SURVIVE the times we find ourselves in. Plus Kelly has a FUN announcement and Meg takes you around the world from one simple screen in Awesome of the Week!

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Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Kelly’s new website!

window-swap.com

The Enneagram Institute

The Road Back to You

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Find Kelly on her Twitter and Instagram!

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Ep. 264 10 big things that we stopped doing Oct 16, 2020

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You know that moment when you stop and realize "wow, I can't believe I haven't done that in a while"? Join Meg and Rebekah as they assess some of the most surprising revelations of what they are no longer buying, thinking, doing, and even the things they've stopped doing but really miss in their lives. Plus it's soup season and an escape to Paris in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Emily in Paris (Netflix)

Rebekah AotW: Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup

Rebekah's 10 Best Kid-Friendly Soup Recipes

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Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

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Ep. 263 Awesome Haul: Black-owned businesses Oct 09, 2020

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Here at Sorta Awesome, we are so excited to introduce a brand new series: AWESOME HAUL! We believe that our shopping dollars can be a force for good in the world, and we are on a mission to introduce you to some incredible finds that are sure to bring some good stuff to your life! To kick off the series, Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly take you on a shopping trip discovering businesses owned by Black women. From cosmetics to home goods to books and more, they've got something for everyone in this episode! Plus a triple play of great stuff in Awesome of the Week!

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True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome

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Sweaty Betty: Get 20% off your purchase at sweatybetty.com/AWESOME

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Girls’ Night In

Kelly’s AotW: SweeTango apples (Bonus: Chestnut Crabapples - perfect for kids' lunches)

Rebekah’s AotW: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Instagram

Rebekah’s Haul:

Isha Plants (Purchased: Raphidophora Tetrasperma)

Revive and Bloom

Brain Lair Books (Purchased: One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London, Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory, and Beach Read by Emily Henry)

Virginia Rose Design Co (Purchased: Floral Dog Sticker)

Kelly’s Haul:

Nicole Marie Paperie (Purchased: A mixed box set of cards, available on Etsy)

Aquarian Thoughts (Purchased: Hammered Hoop Earrings in Silver Rose Gold, available on Etsy)

Love Notes Fragrances (Purchased: Love Note No. 8 Two Wick Large Tin Candle)

Meg’s Haul:

The Lip Bar (shades Cocoa Cooler and Cosmo)

Bailee's Nailbox

Whiskey Sweet Candle

Plant Mat

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Find Kelly on her Twitter and Instagram!

Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

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Ep. 262 The AWESOME List for Fall 2020! Oct 02, 2020

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Awesomes! IT IS TIME! October is here, and that means we've got your list of ten awesome things for Fall 2020! This is always one of our very favorite episodes of the whole entire year, and this year is no different. Meg and Kelly share ten things to keep you cozy, comfy, well-fed, well-read, and in good spirits in the weeks ahead! All of that plus delicious dinner for the whole family and a fascinating peek at life in NYC in Awesome of the Week!

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ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase

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Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Kelly’s AotW: Chicken Zucchini Meatballs; Chicken Zucchini Meatball Subs

Meg AotW: Nyasia C on YouTube

Kelly’s list:

Weighted blanket: Kelly’s Costco blanket. (This is a similar one with high reviews on Amazon.)

Banana clips are back: Here’s a great set from Amazon.

Silence or meditation: Headspace app or Hallow app

Nail color instead of lip color: Essie Heart of the Jungle; Opi neutral nail polish; Revlon copper penny

Apple peanut butter cookies

Meg’s list:

Haus of Gloi pumpkin butter

Mr. Heater Buddy Heater

Silky Toes Chelsea rainboots

Jack Black Intense Lip Balm SPF 25; NOONI Applebutter Lip Mask

Elizabeth Penny column about cozy mysteries; The Bakeshop Series

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Ep. 261 The secret things we learned from books Sep 25, 2020

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When will I get my first period? How do bras work? Am I ready to have sex? These questions and more filled the minds of our teenage selves, but we weren't sure where to find the answers. Before the internet existed, many of us turned to books. This week, Meg is joined by the creator and host of the SSR podcast Alli Hoff Kosik to talk about all the secret and important and life-changing things we learned from young adult literature, and Alli fills us in on how YA books have changed since we were teens. All of that plus a great read for right now and music for these last sunny days of late summer in Awesome of the Week!

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True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome

Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today.

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SHOW NOTES:

Self-Care: A Novel, Leigh Stein

In the Summer Twilight playlist, Chelle on Spotify

Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret, Judy Blume

List of Judy Blume books

Babysitters Club

The Hate U Give, Angie Thomas

Frankly in Love, David Yoon

We Are Okay, Nina LaCour

The Princess and the Fangirl, Ashley Poston

They Wish They Were Us, Jessica Goodman

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Find Alli on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or at her website www.ssrpodcast.com!

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Ep. 260 Love your home with these five hacks from Myquillyn Smith Sep 18, 2020

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We’re all spending more time at home these days - why not make it a lovely place to hang out? No worries if sprucing up your home space doesn’t come naturally to you. Meg’s got you covered! This week, she welcomes bestselling author and home decor blogger Myquillyn Smith to Sorta Awesome! Myquillyn has five hacks for you to create a home that is welcoming and warm - for yourself and for those you host at home!

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ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 10% off your first purchase

First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome

LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.

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SHOW NOTES:

Welcome Home by Myquillyn Smith

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Order Myquillyn’s new book Welcome Home! You can find Myquillyn on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or at thenester.com!

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