Ep. 180 Behind the Scenes of a Real Life Pivot

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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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SHOW NOTES:

Kelly’s AoTW: Martha Stewart’s Turkey and Bean Chili

Meg’s AotW: Picture Play by Jill Krause

MPR news with Kerri Miller
Sorta Awesome Working Moms on Facebook

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Find Kelly on her blog, TwitterFacebook, and Instagram!

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Extra Awesome: Let's declutter our make-up bags!

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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.

SHOW NOTES:
Ipsy
Sephora Play
Target beauty box
Birchbox
eyeko lash alert mascara
beauty blender
real techniques foundation brush
dr bronners castille soap
fame palette colour pop
make up brush cleaner amazon
benefit porefessional
glamglow volcasmic matte glow moisturizer
nylotica goddess glow
laritzy dew pot
NARS Shrinagar
Makeup forever red
fenty beauty ma’damn lipstick
NARS Anna
Fashionista: Where to return opened beauty products

You can find Meg on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram!

You can find Emily on 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!

Ep. 179 Five clever clutter solutions

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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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SHOW NOTES:

Rebekah’s AotW - The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir

Meg’s AotW: 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)

Use promo code NEWYEAR19 for $15 off. Expires 1/31/19.

*Time Blocking Inspiration:*

Workbook - Time Blocking 101 Workbook by Donna Shenk (Hey Donna)

*Selling Inspiration:*

Blog Post - 10 Tips That Made My First Yard Sale a Success by Rebekah Hoffer

*Toy Rotation Inspiration:*

Blog Post - How to Cut Down on Clutter with Toy Rotation by Rebekah Hoffer

Blog Post - Is Toy Rotation Worth The Effort? by Rebekah Hoffer

*More Decluttering Inspiration:*

Blog Post - My "Twenty Meals" Plan & How It Work For Me For 20 Years by Bonni Greiner (Mom by Example)

Workbook - Monthly Meal Planning Workbook by Donna Shenk (Hey Donna)

*Examples of Rebekah Being "Social" with her Decluttering Blog Posts:*

Before & After Photos: Amazing Stairway Cleanup https://simplyrebekah.com/2016/09/09/stairway-cleanup-before-and-after-photos/

Before & After Photos: Amazing Basement Cleanup

Before & After Photos: My Bedroom Mess

Before & After Photos: My Major Closet Cleanup

Before & After Photos: My Messy Freezer

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Find Rebekah on her blogFacebookTwitter, and Instagram!

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Extra Awesome: What's hot in planners for 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."

SHOW NOTES:
Happy Planner
Scribbles That Matter - bullet planner
Erin Condren
Plum Paper
Agendio
Inkwell Press

@stephanie_fleming 
@MomRunCraft 
@Magicalplans 
@mindful_hookup 
@kellofaplan 
(Heather Kell on YouTube)
@athomewithquita
(At Home With Quita on YouTube)

A few hashtags I like to follow:
#thehappyplanner
#lists
#listersgottalist
#supermomplanner
#afterthepen
#dashboardlayout 
#happyplannermini

You can find Meg on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 178 The truth about personality, organization, and productivity

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Have you ever wondered why some people are naturally gifted with the power of organization? And why do some people struggle so much with procrastination when they want to be productive? The truth is our personality type holds the key to understanding how and why we organize our lives the way we do! Join Meg and her sister Emily this week for an in-depth discussion on how your Myers Briggs personality type can bring freedom and understanding to your organizational systems! All of that plus travel mug happiness and Marie Kondo comes to Netflix in Awesome of the Week!
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SHOW NOTES:

Simple Modern travel tumbler
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo

Why Many Introverts are Extremely Good Planners at Introvert, Dear

You can find Meg on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram!

You can find Emily on Instagram!

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Extra Awesome: Let's Talk Curly Girl!

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Awesomes, the Curly Girl Method is having a moment! Tune in to this edition of Extra Awesome to hear Meg and Rebekah talk all about the awesome of having curly hair including their history with their hair, what products, techniques, and haircuts they are loving right now, and where to find more information about all things Curly!

SHOW NOTES:
Find a Deva Cut salon
Deva products
Curly Hair subreddit (don’t be scared! Meg promises you it’s totally supportive and not at all aggressive)
Naturally Curly blog
LUS Love Ur Curls - Meg uses the Wavy line
LA LOOKS extreme sport gel - must be the blue gel!
As I Am products - Meg likes the coconut co-wash and the leave-in conditioner

You can find Meg on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram!

Find Rebekah on her blogFacebookTwitter, and Instagram!

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Ep. 177 Breakthrough to the true you in 2019!

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Awesomes, what if the secret to tapping into your truest, most authentic self could be found in one simple daily practice? Join Meg and author Michelle DeRusha to kick off 2019 with a conversation about exploring our inward lives and discovering the person we were meant to be! All of that plus two cozy comforts to get you through the winter months in Awesome of the Week!


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Madison Reed: Find your perfect shade and get 10% off your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com PROMO CODE: AWESOME

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:
Fleece-lined leggings
Belif The True Cream

True You: Letting Go Of Your False Self To Uncover The Person God Created, Michelle DeRusha

You can find Meg on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram!

Find Michelle on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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!