The Lazy Genius Podcast

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#31: The Lazy Genius Makes a Smoothie Sep 18, 2017

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Yes, we all know what a smoothie is, but in this episode, we'll dig deeper into smoothies than you ever thought possible. Why do we drink them? When should we drink them? What's the actual best way to make them? I've got you covered... in smoothie.

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Your Smoothie Survival Kit complete with my favorite recipes
Simple Green Smoothies, i.e. my smoothie Internet godmother
Smoothie Booster Cubes to make all that green stuff easier
The Lazy Genius Shops at Aldi
Joy the Baker's take on smoothie freezer bags. Side note: she uses way more fancy stuff than I do, but the technique is the same. Plus she's funny. I mean, y'all know Joy, right?

Follow me on Instagram this Thursday (September 21st) at 12:15pm ET to talk smoothies LIVE.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#30: The Lazy Genius Bullet Journals Sep 11, 2017

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You've heard lots of talk, seen all the photos on Pinterest, but let's figure out how to Bullet Journal for regular people.

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Have questions? Join me on Instagram this Thursday at 12:30pm ET! I'll be on live to answer any questions you have. See you then!

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#29: The Lazy Genius Finds a Fall Rhythm Sep 04, 2017

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I'm back after my summer break (party emoji!) and easing into a fall rhythm. If you need one, too, this episode is all over it.

We'll identify what parts of your life need a rhythm, how to find your reason for creating one, and five practical questions to get started.

Show Notes

Follow me on Instagram @thelazygenius. Every Thursday at 12:30pm we do an Instagram Live to talk about that week's episode, so come hang out!

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#28: The Lazy Genius Creates Space Jul 03, 2017

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Join me on Instagram @thelazygenius.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#27: The Lazy Genius Movie Night Jun 26, 2017

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1. Get ideas from Pinterest!

The Lazy Genius Movie Night Pinterest Board

2. Here are a few things mentioned in the episode.

Your Guide to Summer Movie Nights - my favorite list of movies on Netflix right now
A geeky post on how to choose a projector and set up an outdoor movie screen
How to set up an art cart
The projector we'll probably get once I'm not scared of the technology (even at 1800 lumens, it apparently has great brightness.
Here are some Wizard of Oz party photos: cake, the Tin Man and a Wash and Brush Up girl (yes, that's Emily), and me as the mayor of Munchkin City... asleep

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#26: The Lazy Genius Grills Jun 19, 2017

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1. Get grilling ideas from Pinterest.

The Lazy Genius Grills Pinterest Board

2. Check out what you heard in the episode.

grill mats - the magic, washable contraptions that keep your food from falling through
long tongs - please don't burn your hands
12 Grilling Mistakes You Don't Have to Make from Serious Eats

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#25: The Lazy Genius Bakes Cookies Jun 05, 2017

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1. Get my favorite Lazy Genius cookie baking tools!

2. Get extra baking tips.

Here's a baking miniseries I did awhile back.

Day One: To Sift or Not to Sift
Day Two: Why Can't I Soften Butter In the Microwave?
Day Three: A Freezer Primer
Day Four: Ingredient Speed Dating
Day Five: Essential Chocolate Cake
Day Six: Blank Canvas Cake
Day Seven: Essential Breakfast Recipes
Day Eight: My Favorite Dessert Cookbooks

3. Bake the best cookies ever.

My favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe ever
Chocolate chip cookies with no gluten or dairy that still taste incredible
An oatmeal raisin cookie recipe that will make you actually like oatmeal raisin cookies from Smitten Kitchen
Benedict Cumberbatch becomes a cookie, i.e. the Cumbercookie

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#24 - The Lazy Genius Thinks Differently About Cooking May 29, 2017

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1. Read some stuff that goes with the episode.

How to Survive Dinnertime Panic
How to Cook Everything Fast
How to Cook Everything
Marie Forleo - the "I Can't vs. I Don't" idea
Tim Ferriss interview with Derek Sivers, i.e. the bike ride story

2. Become a Lazy Genius one weekly email at a time.

Need some encouragement to be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't? The Lazy Genius Collective mailing list gets the best stuff. Join here!

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#23: The Lazy Genius Reads May 22, 2017

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1. Read what was mentioned.

Summer Books You Don't Have To Wait For
How to Use Trello to Track Your Reading
My Top Ten Favorite Reads from 2016
Why I'm In Love With a Milk Crate
My Favorite Dessert Cookbooks
the PagePal, a super cute way to keep your book open with one hand
my episode on Anne Bogel's podcast What Should I Read Next

2. Get book recommendations every month.

If you're part of The Lazy Genius Collective, you get an exhaustive and awesome list of book/show/podcast recommendations every month. It's so nice to have someone do the searching for you.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#22: The Lazy Genius Goes on a Date Night May 15, 2017

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1. Read a few things that were mentioned.

2. Release the guilt in other areas by becoming a Lazy Genius.

Join The Lazy Genius Collective. Your inbox and your sanity will thank you.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.