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Spotify is pretty awesome (and here's why!) Apr 03, 2019

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Over the years, we've shared dozens of Spotify recommendations on Sorta Awesome. There's no doubt that we are huge fans - especially Meg! In this Extra Awesome episode, Meg takes a question from an Awesome and creates a crash course in discovering all the awesome that Spotify has to offer. From how to decide whether this is the best music streaming service for you to tips and tricks for Spotify enthusiasts, this Spotify 101 will get you all set for all the warm weather, windows down days of music ahead!

Spotify Playlists to Check Out

In This House (created by Meg in 2017 for entertaining background music or for the family dance party!)

Sorta Awesome Loves You! (Created by Meg for Sorta Awesome's first birthday in 2016)

Friendsgiving (Created by Awesome Amy Allen Clark)

Sorta Awesome 80s mixtape! (Created by Awesome Chelle)

Let's Stay Together (Created by Awesome Keri)

Sorta Awesome Hip-Hop Collab (Created and organized by Awesome Laura)

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Ep. 189 The Complete Guide to What to Read in 2019 Mar 29, 2019

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If there's one thing Awesomes Know How to do, it's finding the best books for any reading season. In this episode, Meg is joined by Meredith and Kaytee - Awesome creators and co-hosts of the Currently Reading podcast - and they are here to tell you everything you need to know about what's hot in reading this year, PLUS tons of books to keep you happily entertained while you wait for these new releases! All of that plus triple the awesome in Awesome of the Week!

SHOW NOTES:

Stranglers podcast; Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

birch tree decals for kids’ room

Episode 50 of The Enneagram Journey podcast

Daisy Jones and the Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Maybe In Another Life

Sleeping Giants

Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Laura Vanderkam

Off the Clock

I Know How She Does It

Inspection, Josh Malerman

Bird Box

The Princess and the Fangirl, Ashley Poston

Geekerella

From Twinkle With Love

Carry On

The Bride Test, Helen Hoang

The Kiss Quotient

The Wedding Date

The Last Time I Saw You, Liv Constantine

The Last Mrs. Parrish

Stepsister, Jennifer Donnelly

All the Ever Afters

The Lunar Chronicles

Waiting for Tom Hanks, Kerry Winfrey

I’ll Have What She’s Having

Unscripted

The Royal We

Fangirl

Things You Save in a Fire, Katherine Center

A Better Man, Louise Penny

Inheritance, Dani Shapiro

The Trial of Lizzie Borden, Cara Robertson

Bad Blood, John Carreyrou

@daciandthebooks

@linesiunderline

Shelf Subscription from Bookshelf Thomasville

He Read, She Read

Sarah’s Bookshelves Live

Out of Print

By the Book podcast

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Meredith and Kaytee on Instagram, and the Currently Reading podcast on Facebook and Instagram!

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Ep. 188 Awesome ways to practice the art of homemaking Mar 22, 2019

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Awesomes, Meg and Kelly think it's time to give the word "homemaking" an extreme makeover! They're tossing out their once-held ideas about the drudgery of making a house a home and bringing a fresh, modern, empowered view on these forgotten arts. Tune in this week to hear how both of them grew up with similar un-awesome ideas about homemaking and how other women helped them reconsider their views. Then each of them share the areas where they are making home awesome again! No matter your age or stage of life, we all have a home - so let's get into how to make it great!

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SHOW NOTES:

CandidCo.com

The Case Against Adnan Syed

Radical Homemakers, Shannon Hayes

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A lesson in self-compassion Mar 19, 2019

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This week's Extra Awesome takes us back in time to revisit an incredibly inspiring conversation Meg had with writer, speaker, and educator Melissa Toler. As we are preparing to spring clean your home, let's spring clean the way we speak to ourselves, too, with this brief lesson from Melissa!

MelissaToler.com: How to stop being a jerk to yourself: a lesson in self-compassion

Dr. Kristen Neff: Self-Compassion.org

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Find Melissa on her website MelissaToler.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

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Ep. 187 Ten awesome things for Spring 2019 Mar 15, 2019

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We've had enough of dreary skies and chilly temperatures, Awesomes! It's time to dig out our sunglasses, open the windows, and get ready for spring 2019! Meg and Rebekah are back with a new episode in a beloved Sorta Awesome series - the seasonal top ten list! Tune in to hear them talk about spring trends for wardrobe and accessories, handy hacks for spring fix-it projects, and the cutest little umbrellas to keep your kids dry in those springtime rains. All of that plus TONS more inspiration for the season ahead and our Awesomes of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Rebekah’s AotW: Tile Mate

Meg’s AotW: Essential planner

Rebekah’s Spring 2019 List:

3D Animal Umbrellas for Kids

Tub Cleaning Hack

Jewelry Trends:

Lauren Conrad Tri Tone Open Marquise Drop Earrings

Charming Charlie:

Achena Filigree Layer Necklace

Cristen Layered Bars Necklace

Dunia Stardust Necklace

Alison Lumbatis (Get Your Pretty On) video on what’s in and out for Spring 2019

Activity Cones by Melissa & Doug

3M Patch Plus Primer 4 in 1

Meg’s Spring 2019 List:

Essential Oil recipes (Meg uses and loves both Young Living EOs and Plant Therapy EOs. Links to Plant Therapy provided)

Plant Therapy NovaFuse Diffuser

SPRING CLEANING

4 drops lemon

3 drops lavender

2 drops Rosemary

OUT WITH THE STALE AIR

TIME TO DECLUTTER

Game of Thrones - listen to the 2017 Extra Awesome discussion with Meg and Laura

Throw pillow covers (check out these, these, and these)

Sunglasses (see these oversize squares, these mini cat-eyes, and these that come in a pack!)

Wrap silhouette dresses

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on Episode 187 and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

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The intersection of awesome and politics with Pantsuit Politics Mar 12, 2019

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Is it realistic to return to the days of civil discussion about hot topics? Is it possible to talk politics without damaging our closest relationships? If the thought of tuning into conversations about politics leaves you saying, "hard pass!" then this episode is for you! In this Extra Awesome episode, Meg is joined by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers who host the revolutionary Pantsuit Politics - a bipartisan podcast created around creating nuanced perspectives to discussions about politics and current events.

From how to have difficult conversations with people uninterested in hearing the views of others to how the Enneagram affects how these conversations play out, these women cover it all, answering questions from the Awesomes!

Find Sarah and Beth's book I Think You're Wrong (but I'm listening) at Amazon.

Find Pantsuit Politics on their website, on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 186 The weirdest (and most awesome!) things we've ever bought Mar 08, 2019

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What secrets are hiding in your shopping history? What do your favorite purchases say about you? Tune in to this episode when Meg is joined by her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris as they reveal to the Awesomes the WEIRDEST things they've ever bought! On this list are things they love but also things that sound a little strange, including a marshmallow whip maker, pig ears, and mushroom ketchup. (Say what?!) All of that plus a great Netflix binge and makeup on the go in Awesome of the Week!

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Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Dating Around on Netflix

The Little Book of Skin Care, Charlotte Cho

Cushion compact

Nooni marshmallow whip maker

Mushroom ketchup

eyeliner stamp

folding massage table

Catopoly

pig ears, beef knee caps, hemp dog treats

stapless-stapler

electric mouse trap

charcoal toothpaste (use link grove.co/awesome when you sign up for a free gift!)

snail cream

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You can find Emily on Instagram!

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Curiosity, creativity, and conquering artistic fear Mar 05, 2019

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You know you've curious about doing something a little more creative with your free time. But how do you find the courage to go from curious to creative? Awesome Katie Broussard joins Meg today in this Extra Awesome to share how coloring and painting with her children led her down a very unexpected path to becoming a children's book illustrator! Tune in to hear how Katie found the courage to be a beginner in the world of art, and how dabbling with watercolors eventually led to the book Audacious Ignatius!

Find Audacious Ignatius at Corde Press!

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Ep. 185 Be more awesome with your money Mar 01, 2019

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Oh yes, Awesomes! We are finally going there. Today's episode is all about how to be more awesome with your money! Meg sits down with Awesome Kate Nixon Anania, author of the book Twenties in Your Pocket, which is a guide to personal finance for women in the their twenties - and beyond! Kate answers YOUR questions about everything from salary negotiations to saving for small and big term goals to battling money guilt and so much more. You will LOVE Kate's friendly, approachable, relatable advice on money, and you'll be inspired to be an Awesome who knows how to feel great about money!

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Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Chana flour (chickpea flour)

Crispy slow-roasted pork shoulder

Kate's book: Twenties in your Pocket

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You can find Kate on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or visit her website www.twentiesinyourpocket.com

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Ep. 184 How to find freedom from our screens Feb 22, 2019

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Love 'em or hate 'em, the reality is that the many screens that bring technology to us have taken on a big role in our daily lives. Are we suffering from digital addiction? And if so, what do we do? Join Meg and Kelly this week as they fill you in on a movement to take back our time, our presence, and our lives from our screens in ways that are realistic and, well, awesome. PLUS! Stay tune to the end of the episode for a quick story from an Awesome whose story went a little viral and is sure to get you giggling!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

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

Care/of: For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to takecareof.com and enter promo code AWESOME50

Fabletics: Get two leggings for $24 by using the link fabletics.com/AWESOME

Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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