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Let's Go to Trader Joe's Feb 19, 2019

Show notes

Grab a shopping cart, Awesomes, because Meg and Kelly are taking you on a stroll through Trader Joe's! In this new episode in the Extra Awesome series, you'll hear tried-and-true ideas for fast, delicious, nourishing meals for moms at home, busy women in the workplace, or anyone who needs a simple meal solution at a great price point, plus hear Meg’s not-so-secret favorite resource for getting in on all the good stuff at TJ’s!

TRADER JOE'S CHEAT SHEET:

1. Lentil Soup with Ancient Grains

2. Green Dragon Sauce

3. Tamales

4. Whole Milk Cream Top Custard Style Yogurt

5. Creamy Tomato Soup; Marinara Tomatoes; Garlic Cheese Croutons

6. Chili Lime Chicken Burgers; Salmon Burgers; Mahi Mahi Burgers; Jalepeno Artichoke Dip

7. Spinach Salad

8. Prosciutto; Smoked Salmon; French Frommage Slices; Spanish Manchego; Unexpected Cheddar; Truffle Smoked Marcona Almonds

9. Mango Sticky Rice spring rolls; Chantilly Cream Vanilla Bean mini sheet cake

10. Gone Berry Crazy

Trader Joe’s Meal Ideas for Busy Moms

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Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this 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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Ep. 183 Ten things we wish we had done sooner Feb 15, 2019

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Hey Awesome, let's talk about your To-Do List - especially those things you keep putting off and shuffling to the bottom! We're here to tell you that sometimes, doing the things you've been putting off is actually easier than you think it's going to be! Join Meg and Rebekah as they share with you ten things that they've done that turned out so well, they really wish they had done it sooner. Plus, hear from the Awesomes what they have finally got around to doing that made a huge change in their lives! All of that plus a thrilling Netflix binge and simple skin care in Awesome of the Week.

Don’t forget to send your Awesomes Know How ideas, suggestions, and recommendations to team@sortaawesomeshow.com

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SHOW NOTES:

YOU on Netflix

Cerave SA Renewing Cleanser

Skinfood Royal Honey Eye Cream

Cerave Lightweight Nighttime Cream

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Discovering the awesome of play therapy Feb 12, 2019

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Don't let the name fool you, Awesomes! Play therapy is serious stuff - and it is seriously amazing. In this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Meg sits down with her friend, fellow Awesome, and registered play therapist Nancy Rumley Soliz for an information-packed conversation on how play therapy works, which children can benefit from it, and the explanation behind one of the most talked-about trends in therapy right now - Eye Movement Densensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR. You won't want to miss this incredibly insightful conversation!

SHOW NOTES:

Oklahoma Play Therapy Training Institute

Association for Play Therapy

The Theraplay Institute

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Ep. 182 Creating a cozy home in winter and beyond Feb 08, 2019

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Dreary winter days getting you down, Awesome? Hit play right now on this episode to find your inspiration to make home a cozy retreat whether you are shivering through winter or sweating out summer! Meg sits down with the one and only Coziness Consultant Amber Brandt who has turned that cozy, welcoming vibe into her actual J-O-B. Amber makes creating coziness easy for anyone while doing some mythbusting on what hygge really means (spoiler: you don't have to buy one more throw pillow!). And you don't have to put cozy away with your winter candles! Amber tells us how to keep that warm, connected feeling strong all year long!

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SHOW NOTES:

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat

The Dropout

Bad Blood by John Carreyrou

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Trusting your intuition (even when it seems dumb) Feb 06, 2019

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Get excited for this Extra Awesome, you guys! One of our original Team Awesome favorites is back - Laura Tremaine! Tune in to hear Meg and Laura revisit past conversations on Sorta Awesome and how sometimes even when they didn’t know what to do, their intuition was leading them toward the right path all along. Laura shares the mission and message behind her brand new podcast 10 Things To Tell You, and Meg reveals a truth about Sorta Awesome that she has never spoken publicly before!

Make 2019 the year you take your Awesome to the next level! Become a Super Star Awesome!

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Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Check out her blog 10 Things To Tell You and find the podcast 10 Things To Tell You wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Ep. 181 How to be awesome in any conversation Feb 01, 2019

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Hey Awesome! There's no doubt that you are out there spreading that glow-y gold awesome to the world around you every day, but what do you do when you find yourself in a tricky conversation? Today, Meg is joined by an Awesome who knows how to navigate any conversation with grace through listening and learning. Colleen Powell is the creator and host of the podcast A Year of Listening - a podcast dedicated to conversations where all sides are shared with civility. Tune in to hear this great conversation that is filled with philosophical inspiration and practical advice!

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Ep. 180 Behind the scenes of a real life pivot Jan 25, 2019

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If there's one thing that Awesomes really know about life, it's that sometimes life asks us to take a great big pivot. Tune in this week to hear Meg sit down with co-host Kelly to discuss the big pivot she has taken that involves public radio, walking stairwells for exercise, and 6 AM wake-up times for this confirmed night owl. All of that plus wintry recipe heaven and spectacular photos with your phone in Awesome of the Week!

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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!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this 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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Let's declutter our makeup bags! Jan 23, 2019

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Hey Awesome, decluttering doesn't have to be all fun and no play! Tune in to this Extra Awesome episode to hear Meg and her sister Emily tell you when, how, and why to declutter your makeup bag! They share tips on when to toss that mascara tube, how to clean your brushes, and which lipsticks are their go-to, never-leave-home-without-it picks.

Some of the products mentioned:

Eyeko Lash Alert Mascara

benefit porefessional

NARS Shrinagar

NARS Anna

Lighted makeup mirror/organizer

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You can find Emily on Instagram!

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Ep. 179 Five Clever Clutter Solutions Jan 18, 2019

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Whether you are decluttering your house from attic to basement or if you just want to keep your kitchen junk drawer tidy, we are here to keep you company and keep you inspired while you work! This week, join Meg and Rebekah as they give you a list of five clever clutter solutions to help guide you through a decluttering project from start to finish with practical advice on how to get started all the way to keeping your home neat and clutter-controlled! All of that plus fascinating reading and the Powersheets revolution in Awesome of the Week!

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Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

The Book of Essieby Meghan MacLean Weir

Lara Casey’s Powersheets Intentional Goal Planner

*Decluttering Inspiration:*

Book - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

Book - Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana White (A Slob Comes Clean)

eCourse - The 5 Day Clutter Shakedown by Dana White (A Slob Comes Clean)

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What's hot in planners for 2019 Jan 15, 2019

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Get our your favorite gel ink pens and fire up that washi tape, Awesomes! In this episode of Extra Awesome, Meg is joined by the Awesome community's own Alisha Johnson - creator of the Sorta Awesome Planner Peeps Facebook group and all-around guru for all things planners and more! In this bonus episode, Alisha fills us in on what's hot in planners for the upcoming year (hint: it's all about customization!) as well as which planners people love most. All of that plus the most inspiring social media accounts to follow to help you find "planner peace."

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