The Millennial Homemakers™: Interior Decorating, Hostessing, Homemaking, & Lifestyle Tips

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S2E3 Fall Trends for 2017- Food, Fashion, & Home Decor Sep 13, 2017

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Welcome to the Millennial Homemakers Podcast! In this episode, we share our favorite fall 2017 trends - fashion, food, and home decor!

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We’ll Chat About:

Check out our 2017 Food Trends and Home Decor Trends Predictions
Fall Food Trends
- Mocktails over Cocktails
- Matcha Tea
- Ramen Restaurants
- Bars, like baked potato bars, corn-on-the-cob bars, and hot chocolate bars
- Alternative flours and sugars
- Apple Fries & Pumpkin Everything
- Try Date Box
- Check out our Slow Cooker Secrets!
- Check out our Fall Food Trends Pinterest Board
Fall Fashion Trends
- Suede & Velvet
- Baskets & Woven Materials
- Vintage Furs
- Nylon Coats & Dressy Military Jackets
- Asymmetrical Details
- Couch Florals
- 70s Plaids
- Green, Navy, Brown
- Jewel Tones
- Check out our Fall Fashion Trends Pinterest Board
Fall Home Decor Trends
- Fabric & Monochromatic Pumpkins
- Hygge
- Plaid Scarves on Tables
- Shop the Produce Section for Greenery!?
- Bring the Outside Inside and the Inside Outside
- Extravagant tailgates
- Check out our Fall Home Decor Trends Pinterest Board

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The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers
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Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16

Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble
Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

S2E2 How to Prioritize Decorating Sep 06, 2017

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Welcome to the Millennial Homemakers Podcast! In this episode, we share some of our favorite tips for prioritizing decorating your home.

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We’ll Chat About:

Working within budget restraints to decorate your home.
- If you’re ever in Chattanooga, make sure to check out the Refindery on McCallie and tell them Jaclyn sent you!
- Check out Mary Elizabeth for some thrifty inspiration.
- Take a page out of former President Reagan’s playbook and ask for a room for your birthday (and read I Love You, Ronnie while you’re at it).
- Don’t forget to check out Craigslist and Nextdoor for great finds!
Finding time to decorate and finish your home projects.
You can use Pinterest to help decorate without being overwhelmed!

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The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers
Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook!
#millennialhomemakers

Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16

Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble
Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

S2E1 Welcome or Welcome Back! Sep 06, 2017

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Welcome to back to the Millennial Homemakers! In the very first episode of season 2, we’ll share a little about why we started this podcast, why we’re renaming it, and what we’ve been up to lately.

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Topics Discussed:

Reasons we started the Millennial Homemakers (we’re trying to figure out this whole #adulting thing!)
Catch up on Jackie’s new job and home improvements
Meet Jaclyn’s new jewelry line, Frazier Lynn, and the newest member of the Humble Herd, Juniper
Learn about the scandal of the year - Insta-gate 2017! (If anyone tries out Instagate - Tailgate in a Box, let us know if it’s worth it!)
We want to connect with you through the growing Millennial Homemakers community!

Connect with Us:

The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers
Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook!
#millennialhomemakers

Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16

Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble
Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

#7 De-Furring Your Home: Keeping a Clean Home with Pets Apr 18, 2017

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Join Jackie & Jaclyn as they share their secrets for keeping their houses clean, even with their pets living there. We’ll discuss cleaning up fur, toys, and how to keep your home pet odor free!

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Topics Discussed:

Meet Jackie’s dogs, Mac and Stella, and Jaclyn’s dog, Gracie, and cat, Hemingway
Cleaning pet fur
Keeping toys off the floor
Eliminating pet odors

Resources Discussed in this Episode:

More from Jackie:

alexanderabode.com

More from Jaclyn:

southeaststylist.com

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Shabby & Chic Podcast - @shabbyandchicpodcast
Jackie - @jvalexander16
Jaclyn - @jaclynhumble
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MINISODE: Kitchen & Cooking Trends 2017 Jan 26, 2017

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Join Jackie & Jaclyn as they discuss Kitchen & Cooking Trends in 2017.

More from Jackie:

alexanderabode.com

More from Jaclyn:

southeaststylist.com

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Shabby & Chic Podcast - @shabbyandchicpodcast
Jackie - @jvalexander16
Jaclyn - @jaclynhumble
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#6 All About Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day Jan 24, 2017

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Join Jackie & Jaclyn as they discuss all things Valentine’s Day! We’ll discuss Valentine’s Day decor, gifts for your significant other, date ideas, and Galentine’s Day ideas.

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Topics Discussed:

Adding Valentine’s Day decorations to your everyday decor
Our favorite places to shop for Valentine’s Day decor
Gift ideas for your significant others
Date ideas, both in and out of the house
Galentine’s Day

Resources Discussed in this Episode:

Target $1 Section
“You Had Me at Coffee” Mug

More from Jackie:

alexanderabode.com

More from Jaclyn:

southeaststylist.com

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Shabby & Chic Podcast - @shabbyandchicpodcast
Jackie - @jvalexander16
Jaclyn - @jaclynhumble
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MINISODE: Home Decor Trends 2017 Jan 20, 2017

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Join Jackie & Jaclyn as they discuss Home Decor Trends in 2017.

More from Jackie:

alexanderabode.com

More from Jaclyn:

southeaststylist.com

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Shabby & Chic Podcast - @shabbyandchicpodcast
Jackie - @jvalexander16
Jaclyn - @jaclynhumble
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#5 Merging Spaces- Moving in with a Significant Other Jan 18, 2017

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Join Jackie & Jaclyn as they discuss merging decorating tastes when moving in with a significant other, which can feel a spinoff of TLC’s “Trading Spaces.” We’ll discuss how to handle deal breakers, creating personal space, and the importance of compromise.

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Topics Discussed:

Our tastes vs. our husband’s tastes and our personal experiences with merging spaces
Ways to help YOU overcome this challenge
- Discuss deal breakers in the beginning
- Man caves vs. she-sheds
- Compromise, compromise, compromise!

More from Jackie:

alexanderabode.com

More from Jaclyn:

southeaststylist.com

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Shabby & Chic Podcast - @shabbyandchicpodcast
Jackie - @jvalexander16
Jaclyn - @jaclynhumble
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#4 Slow Cooker Secrets Jan 11, 2017

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Join Jackie & Jaclyn as they share their Slow Cooker Secrets. We’ll share tips for meal planning, our favorite slow cooker recipes, and some tricks for making slow cooker meals healthier.

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Topics Discussed:

Meal Planning Tips
Our favorite appetizer recipes in the slow cooker
Our go-to slow cooker entrées
Mouthwatering dessert recipes for the slow cooker
Tips & tricks for making slow cooker meals healthier
Repurposing leftovers for slow cooker recipes
Slow Cooker Liners - love them or leave them?

Appetizer Recipes

Spinach & Artichoke Dip (from Coco And Ash)
- Ingredients:
  - 2 oz - cream cheese, softened
  - 1 oz - frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  - 1 can - artichoke hearts, chopped
  - 1 - small yellow onion, chopped
  - 1.5 cups - sour cream
  - 1.5 cups - parmesan cheese
  - 2 cups - mozzarella cheese
  - Minced garlic
  - ½ tsp - salt
  - ½ tsp - pepper
- Instructions:
  - Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray
  - Combine all ingredients and add to the slow cooker
  - Cook on high for 4 hours, stirring halfway through
Barbeque Meatballs
- Ingredients:
  - Turkey Meatballs
  - Barbeque Sauce
  - Grape Jelly
- Instructions:
  - Add meatballs and equal parts barbeque sauce and grape jelly to slow cooker
  - Cook on low for 4-6 hours

Entrée Recipes

Pot Roast
- Ingredients:
  - Chuck Roast
  - Steak seasoning
  - Lipton Onion Soup Mix
  - 1 can - Cream of Mushroom Soup
  - ½ cup - Water
  - Red Wine
- Instructions:
  - Put steak seasoning on both sides of the roast, and sear it on the stove
  - Add roast, soup mix, soup, water, and a splash of red wine to the slow cooker
  - Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours
Mexican Chicken
- Ingredients:
  - Frozen chicken tenderloins
  - 1 can - salsa
  - Salt & pepper to taste
- Instructions:
  - Add chicken and salsa to slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours
  - Shred the chicken and serve as tacos or over lettuce
Ranch Pork Chops
- Ingredients:
  - Boneless Pork Chops
  - 2 cans - cream of chicken soup
  - 1 pkg - Ranch dressing mix
- Instructions:
  - Put all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
  - Serve over mashed potatoes.
Taco Soup
- Ingredients:
  - 1 lb - lean ground beef
  - Taco seasoning
  - 1 can - Rotel tomatoes
  - 1 can - hominy
  - 1 can - corn
  - 1 can - black beans
  - 1 can - pinto beans
- Instructions:
  - Brown the ground beef, then put the beef and other ingredients in the slow cooker.
  - Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  - Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and hot sauce.
Homemade Jar Sauce
- Ingredients:
  - 1 lb - Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
  - Minced garlic
  - 1 - Bell pepper, sliced
  - 1 - Onion, diced
  - 1 can - Rotel tomatoes
  - 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
- Instructions:
  - Brown the sausage
  - Sauté garlic, pepper, and onion
  - Add sausage, garlic, pepper, onion, tomatoes, and spaghetti sauce to the slow cooker
  - Cook on low for 6-8 hours
  - Serve over pasta

Dessert Recipes

Hot Cocoa (from NoBiggie.net)
- Ingredients:
  - 6 cups - milk
  - 1 ½ cups - heavy cream
  - 1 can - sweetened condensed milk
  - 1 pkg - milk chocolate chips
  - 1 teaspoon - vanilla
- Instructions:
  - Add all ingredients to your slow cooker
  - Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 10 minutes or so
  - Once all the chocolate chips are melted, turn it down to warm
  - (Optional) add Fireball Whisky for an adult treat!
Brownie Pudding (from Crazy for Crust)
- Ingredients:
  - 1 box - Brownie mix
  - Eggs, water and oil (as called for on the brownie mix box)
  - 1 pkg - instant chocolate pudding mix
  - 2 cups - milk
- Instructions:
  - Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray
  - Prepare brownie mix according to the box. Pour into slow cooker.
  - Whisk pudding mix and milk in a bowl until smooth. Pour over the brownie mix.
  - Cover the slow cooker with a paper towel and place the lid on top
  - Cook on high for 2-3 hours
  - Serve warm with ice cream
Pumpkin Spice Apples
- Ingredients:
  - 2-3 apples, sliced
  - Pumpkin pie spice
  - Water
- Instructions:
  - Place apples in your slow cooker with as much pumpkin pie spice as your want
  - Add just enough water to cover the apples
  - Cook until water has evaporated

More from Jackie:

alexanderabode.com

More from Jaclyn:

southeaststylist.com

Connect with Us on Instagram:

Shabby & Chic Podcast - @shabbyandchicpodcast
Jackie - @jvalexander16
Jaclyn - @jaclynhumble
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#3 Christmas Decor Hangover Jan 03, 2017

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Join Jackie & Jaclyn as they discuss the Christmas Decor Hangover. We’ll discuss how to transition from Christmas decor to winter decor, including what decorations to take down and leave up.

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