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Listener Questions About Homes! The Home Hour, Episode 130 Sep 27, 2018

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On today’s episode we’re answering your questions… and we’re asking a few ourselves!

Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we share all the best, worst, and most stressful things about our own homes! We’re also crowd-sourcing our listeners to hear their answers to the same questions. We’ll talk about everything from the brick-a- brack that fills our homes to our favorite go-to-hostess gifts.

Plus, we’ll chat about Kirsten’s houseplant graveyard, Graham’s DIY trendy pink pants, flaming British deserts, and the heated debate over Google vs. a set of encyclopedias.

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Homes & Money with Suze Orman: The Home Hour, Episode 129 Sep 13, 2018

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On today’s episode we’re digging into home life in a whole new way! We’re talking about houses and lifestyles in terms of our finances and we’re doing with the Queen of Money herself: Suze Orman.

Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we chat with Suze about what we’re doing right and what we’re doing wrong when it comes to how we handle money and the financial choices we should be making.

Plus, find out why Graham gets APPROVED for travel, why Kirsten’s dream of a second home gets DENIED. And you won’t believe the Home Hour exclusive scoop on those famous gold earrings!

Sponsor Spotlight: Epic

Screen time that’s not really screen time? Yes PLEASE!

Back to School Season is in full swing and Kirsten and Graham (and our kids!) are loving their subscriptions to Epic!

Epic! has a huge library of more than 25,000 high-quality, popular children’s books, videos, quizzes and more — for kids in grades preschool to 6th grade.

Epic! is personalized for each child based on reading level and interests. If you have multiple children, they’ll each get their own “profile” that tracks their reading and recommends books appropriate to their level –and that’s all for the same monthly price. The read-to-me books are also so fun for preschoolers and emerging readers. Plus there are no in-app purchases and no dangerous adult material your kids might accidentally wander into.

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How We Do Disney! The Home Hour, Episode 128 Aug 30, 2018

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It’s the happiest place on Earth… and at Sea! Join hosts Graham and Kirsten as we discuss life with everyone’s favorite mouse! It’s the Disney Episode of the Home Hour!

From Kirsten’s love of the Disney Cruise, to Graham’s Magic Kingdom Birthday tradition, we’re sharing our Disney experiences and our favorite ways to “Do Disney”

We also chat about finding Main Street USA in the heart of France, a steamer trunk full of glittery Halloween princess costumes, why you may want to think twice about Space Mountain with a 5 year old, and the extreme controversy of adults visiting Disney sans kiddos!

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19 Kids, 2 Podcast Hosts, & Counting: A Chat with the Duggars! The Home Hour, Episode 127 Aug 21, 2018

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On today’s special bonus episode of The Home Hour, we’re talking to Michelle & Jim Bob Duggar from TLC’s hit show, “19 Kids and Counting”

Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we visit with the patriarch and matriarch of the large family we’ve all watched for years! We talk about how they stick to a schedule while still remaining flexible, live on a budget and avoid taking on debt, keep a positive attitude while focusing on character, and of course, their strong Christian faith that rests at the center of it all.

Resources the Duggars Mentioned:

Intended for Pleasure by Ed Wheat

Financial Freedom Course

Managers of the Home by Teri Maxwell

Cozi Calendar

Family Conferences

49 Character Traits

Sponsor Spotlight: Epic

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It’s the height of the Back to School Season and Kirsten and Graham (and our kids!) are loving their subscriptions to Epic!

Epic! has a huge library of more than 25,000 high-quality, popular children’s books, videos, quizzes and more — for kids in grades K-6.

Sponsor Spotlight: Paint your Life

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Kirsten is obsessed with this beautiful oil painting of her son! She couldn’t believe the quality, the speed, and the fair price she received from PaintYourLife.com.

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Are We Too Old for That? The Home Hour, Episode 126 Aug 16, 2018

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Today’s episode will appeal to the young at heart and the old lady in all of us! Join hosts Graham and Kirsten as we talk frankly about some of the things we’ve “aged out of”, other things that we definitely haven’t, what we probably should age out of, and what we haven’t quite aged into.

We may have been best friends since college, but we’re not the same women we were when we met in our teens. Today we’re chatting about how we’ve grown out of some of our old ways, what we’re still clinging to, and the old lady things we see (often excitedly!) coming on the horizon!

Plus, Graham’s love of arthritis creams, Kirstens fear of frozen yogurt toppings, and what constitutes a classy scarf vs. a trashy scarf! Also… this episode had TONS of great deals for our listeners so be sure to check the sponsor spotlight for coupon codes!

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Get your first 3-hour cleaning for $39 when you sign up for a plan! To get this deal and see learn all the details, visit HANDY.com/TheHomeHour and enter the code THEHOMEHOUR

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Order Now from PaintYourLife.com and save 20% using our exclusive code: HOMEHOUR20. All our listeners orders also qualify for free shipping.

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How To Be Homemaker-ish: The Home Hour, Episode 125 Aug 02, 2018

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On today’s episode of The Home Hour we’re learning how to mother… LIKE A BOSS!

Join hosts Graham & Kirsten as we push aside the old notions of Martha Stewart-perfection and talk to Kendra Hennessy of Mother Like a Boss! about real life homemaking.

We’re walking that fine line between running an organized home but realizing that freedom is found in embracing imperfection! We’ll learn why it’s important that your family to do their part around the house and why homemaking is less about scrubbing and folding and more about creating the home life you envision.

Plus, Graham’s little boy handwriting, the one word that made Kirsten’s heart skip a beat, and how we stumbled into the new slogan for motherhood… “Mom: Wiper of all the things!”

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Win the Morning, Win the Day! The Home Hour, Episode 124 Jul 19, 2018

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Lazy summer living is in full swing, but we’re talking about why summer may just be the perfect time to get a jump on designing some morning routines so we’re ready to go when Fall rolls around.

From morning exercise to what we make for breakfast to what major CEO’s do for their morning routines, join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we chat all about our morning rituals and why we think having a solid plan to attack the morning will make it a great day.

Plus, a historical look at why mornings may really starts at night, celebrating “Chicken & Biscuit Friday”, and the special moment when Graham realized Kirsten wasn’t actually a terrible mother.

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There’s no promo code, but to save that 50% off your first shipment, you’ll need to head over to our special website: www.youngwoodworkers.com/thehomehour

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Reclaiming Your Life, Building Connections, and Conquering Mommy Burnout: The Home Hour, Episode 123 Jul 05, 2018

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Do you feel stressed? Lonely? Tired of the seemingly endless loads of laundry & dishes? Or perhaps you’re even sick of this same old conversation! On today’s episode we’re not just talking about “mommy burnout” but we’re figuring out how to conquer it and make our lives richer and happier!

Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we speak with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, author, parenting guru, and psychotherapist about how to circumnavigate the guilt and stress that comes from trying to do it all.

From diagnosis, to real life remedies we’ll dig into why more moms than ever are feeling so sad, alone, and anxious. We’ll also chat about what happens when kickball goes corporate, why a can of rusty nails and an old mattress are better than an i-pad, and why putting yourself first may be the best thing you can do for your family!

Sponsor Spotlight:

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The Great Grocery Store Showdown: The Home Hour, Episode 122 Jun 21, 2018

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On today’s episode we’re tackling one of the most challenging and complex issues we all have to face (are we overstating it just a tad?) It’s the Grocery Store Showdown!

Things get pretty intense as we chat about about where we grocery shop, what we buy at each store, why we feel the need to go to 6 different stores to get the supplies our families need… and of course which grocery store takes the CROWN in each of our books!

We’ll also chat about frozen food aisle thieves, Walmart nostalgia, and what the heck is ALDI anyway?

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: PEACOCK ALLEY

Hey Home Hour Listeners! If you are in the market for a little upgrade to your linen closet, then you must visit Peacock Alley!

Peacock Alley is our go-to site for gorgeous luxury bedding, bath basics, and fine linens.

We love the that you can layer different styles to create your own unique bedroom oasis and that the sheets get softer with every wash! We also love that many of their products can be personalized with beautiful, simple-to-order monogramming! (Like Kirsten’s gorgeous new shower curtain!!!)

We are so excited that Peacock Alley has allowed us to put together a little collection of some of our personal favorite items AND they are offering our listeners 10% OFF their first purchase when they use the code THEHOMEHOUR at check-out.

Visit www.PeacockAlley.com/thehomehour to see Kirsten & Graham’s specially curated collection and don’t forget to use the code THEHOMEHOUR to save 10%

We know you will love them as much as we do!

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My Friend Is Sick…What Do I Do?: The Home Hour, Episode 121 Jun 07, 2018

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On today’s episode we’re talking about the gracious art of caring for those we know and love…and specifically, how to do it when they’re sick. Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we chat about how to be the perfect source of support, caregiving, and encouragement with guest Lee Cordon from the fantastic etiquette blog: Do-Say-Give.

This episode is packed with useful ideas and guidelines to help navigate what can be challenging situations. We’ll discuss what to say and what not to say, gifts for children in the hospital, how to truly make life easier for our friends and family, and ways to perk up those hard working hospital employees!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: PEACOCK ALLEY

Hey Home Hour Listeners! If this episode has inspired you to purchase something lovely for a sick friend, or perhaps you are in the market for a little upgrade to your linen closet, then you must visit Peacock Alley!

Peacock Alley is our go-to site for gorgeous luxury bedding, bath basics, and fine linens.

Visit www.PeacockAlley.com/thehomehour to see Kirsten & Graham’s specially curated collection and don’t forget to use the code THEHOMEHOUR to save 10%

We know you will love them as much as we do!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: EPIC!

Screen time that’s not really screen time? Sign me up!

Kirsten and Graham (and our kids!) are loving their subscriptions to Epic! Epic! has a huge library of more than 25,000 high-quality, popular children’s books, videos, quizzes and more — for kids in grades K-6.

Epic! is personalized for each child based on reading level and interests. If you have multiple children, they’ll each get their own “profile” that tracks their reading, recommends books appropriate to their level, etc.–and that’s all for the same monthly price, even if you have multiple kids. The read-to-me books are also so fun for preschoolers and emerging readers. Plus no in-app purchases and no dangerous adult material your kids might accidentally wander into.

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