Ep. 222 Sorta Awesome Holiday gift guide 2019!

It’s here, Awesomes! Our annual guide to all the best gifts in our Sorta Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2019! Join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah as they help you shop for the men in your life, those white elephant gift exchanges, and the people in your life who have everything. Plus stocking stuffers for all!

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SHOW NOTES:

White Elephant/Gift Exchanges

Nice:
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen 7" My Go To Serrated Santoku Knife
Shower Notes

Naughty:
Charmin Super Roll
Yodeling Pickle
Bob Ross Color Changing Mug
Moonlight Makers Kitchen Towels:
Oh Kale No
Every Now and Then I Fall Apart
Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese

Stocking Stuffers for Kids:
Head lamps
Light Saber Toothbrushes
Plus Plus Construction Toy Mini Tubes
Canary Cardboard Knife
Out of the Box: 25 Cardboard Engineering Projects for Makers
Magic Milk Straws
Blacklight Tape
Blacklight Flashlight
Chatbooks - (SIMPLYREBEKAH-X2JH for $10 your first order)

Gifts for Men:
Yeti lowball
beer advent calendar
root beer of the month
whiskey stones
Wireless charging pad
Record player and favorite vinyl
Camping hammock
Smart Wool sweater
Bombas
Lyndale t-shirts at Target
Whoven t-shirt subscription
emergency tool kit
t-shirt blanket
backyard heater

Stocking Stuffers:
Food - sugary cereal - your own pint of ice cream
Beauty boxes at Target
campfire starters
magnets from trips

Those who have everything:

Sustainable Smoked Salmon
Tucson Tamales
Maytag Dairy Farms
Pennsylvania Macaroni Co
Fancy umbrella
C3 Custom Cooler
LuminAID Lanterns
Tine's Watercolor Pets
Handwritten Sentiment

Stocking stuffers: grown-ups

Ice roller for face
Scratch off tickets
Christmas beer cans for beer-themed stocking
Blue light blocking glasses

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Ep. 221 Thanksgiving then & now

The table is all set, Awesomes, and you are invited! So pull up a chair and listen as Meg and her sister and show regular Emily Harris tell you all about Thanksgiving when they were growing up, and what new spins they have put on old traditions, especially when it comes to food and recipes! All of that plus they each have a podcast recommendation for you in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Emily AotW: Last Podcast on the Left
Meg’s AotW: Dolly Parton’s America

The Sporkful episode

Recipes:

Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole

Spiced Percolator Punch

Christmas Salad

1 package of mini marshmallows, divided
2 T butter
4 eggs, beaten
1 T sugar
2 T apple cider vinegr
1/4 c. milk
1/2 t. salt
1 c. whipping cream, whipped
2 C red grapes, halved
2 small cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 small can crushed pineapple
large jar maraschino cherries, drained, halved
Melt butter in top of double boiler.  Add combined egg, sugar, vinegar, milk and salt.  Cook over gently boiling water 2 min, stirring constantly. vAdd 2/3 of the marshmallows, sitr & beat 6-10 min til melted. Cool to room temp. Fold in whipped cream, fruit & remaining marshmallows. Refrigerate; mixture will set

Emily’s mashed potato casserole
4-5 lbs of russet potatoes

1 stick of butter

1 package of cream cheese

8-12 oz of sour cream

seasoned salt

one big block of cheddar cheese, shredded

about 1 cup of starchy potato water from potatoes

1-1.5 cups of heavy cream

1 egg beaten

1 pkg of dry Ranch dressing mix

Boil the potatoes with about a tablespoon of salt. Save a cup of water before draining. Add the stick of butter and mash with a hand masher. Add softened cream cheese and mix. Add about half of the starchy water to fluff up the potatoes. Heat the sour cream and the heavy cream to keep it from making the potatoes too pasty. Slowly add in the heavy cream until you get a thick soup consistency. Add 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix and taste. Add more salt or ranch dressing if needed/desired. Add in the beaten egg by tempering it first. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes to an hour. During the last 15 minutes add shredded cheese to the top and continue cooking.

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Ep. 220 How to be awesome with holiday giving

We all know that one way to be an Awesome is to be generous with giving to others, and the holidays are filled with ways to practice generosity! But sometimes giving to others can get a little messy, no matter how good our intentions may be. This week. Meg is joined by Rebekah and her husband Nate who returns to Sorta Awesome to give us some fresh perspectives on having the right mindset when it comes to giving to those in need at the holidays. As the executive director of a homeless shelter, Nate has seen it all when it comes to the responses of both the givers and the recipients of gifts at the holidays, and his wisdom and experience are so valuable. Then Meg shares some Dos and Don’ts to keep in mind when it comes to giving internationally. All of that plus a cute party dress, junk food on YouTube, and feeling strong as a mom in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Rebekah's AotW - Oxiuly Party Swing Dress

Nate's AotW - One Bite Pizza Reviews

Meg’s AotW - MommaStrong

Sorta Awesome Ep. 59 Crushing misconceptions about homelessness with Nate Hoffer

Meg’s series on Lebanon and the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Part 1, 2, and 3

13 Things I Want American Christians To Know About The Stuff You Give Poor Kids by Awesome Rachel Pieh Jones
World Visiion
Heifer.org
charity :: water

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Ep. 219 Invisible labor: let's talk about it

Mental load. Emotional labor. Invisible work. You’ve heard these terms and how they describe a sometimes un-awesome part of life - the work that many women do to keep everything running in homes, families, and in the workplace. This week, Meg and Kelly are talking about the bigger concept of “invisible labor” - defining what it is AND talking you through some ways to feel empowered to do something about it! Plus comforting cold weather food and a cute top for nursing moms in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg AotW: Latched Mama nursing pullover:

Kelly’s AotW: Grilled cheese and tomato soup: How to get this classic combo just right

Listen to ‘Dear Sugars’: The Invisible Work (Most) Women Do — With Gemma Hartley

Articles:

This is Why Your Wife is Stressed Out (Spoiler Alert: It Might Be You)

The Advice Therapists Give When One Spouse Does All the Emotional Labor

I Created a System to Make Sure My Husband and I Divide Household Duties Fairly. Here’s How it Works.

Lucky Orange Pants Facebook essay on invisible labor

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Ep. 218 Do this now for a less-stress holiday season

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Picture it now, Awesomes. It’s the day of your big holiday gathering, and instead of feeling frazzled and stressed, you are calm, cool, collected, and even … joyful. Is that even possible! It TOTALLY is! This week, Meg sits down with Rachel Tiemeyer from ThrivingHome.org and Rachel shares all the awesome that you need to know to have a less-stress holiday. From cute conversation starters around the table to a freezer stocked with delicious, crowd-pleasing favorites to tips and tricks for using that Instant Pot, Rachel has a TON of suggestions for what to do now to have an awesome holiday season.

All of that plus body-moving self-care and a hot new historic true crime podcast in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Catlick podcast from BT Harman

From Freezer to Cooker

From Freezer to Table

Find ALL of Rachel’s ideas for you at our special page on Thriving Home: Freebies and Recipes for Sorta Awesome
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Ep. 217 Q&A from the Awesome Mailbag

It has been a minute since we opened up the listener mailbag, friends! This week, Meg is joined by her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris, and they are taking questions from the Awesomes. Tune in to hear Emily’s introvert recharging practices, Meg’s newest family management game plan, and the one story from their childhood that Meg cannot believe Emily shares with the Awesome nation. All of that plus a delicious YouTube channel and a sorta surprising decision in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Epicurious on YouTube
MakeupRehab subreddit

Where the Crawdads Sing
The Mother-in-law
Miracle Creek

First Aid Beauty Coconut Skin Smoothie
Belif Aqua Bomb

PIXI Glow Tonic
CoxRX Advanced Snail 96

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Ep. 216 What to do when the awesome wears off

You know how sometimes in life a thing is TOTALLY AWESOME … until it’s not? This week, Meg and Rebekah explore what to do when the awesome wears off. They revisit some past Awesomes of the Week that have lost their sparkle and shine, and they also explore some real life examples of things that are no longer all that great. Meg shares five tips for how to bounce back when the awesome is gone, and they talk clear complexions and a hot new release in awesome of the week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Zit Fighter Essential Oil Blend

Miracles and Other Reasonable Things, Sarah Bessey

Sortd
Party of Five
The Royals

Orange is the New Black
Modern Kiwi Maxi Dress
Tarte Shape Tape concealer

StitchFix

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Ep. 215 Awesome List for Fall 2019

Sweaters and boots and sweets, oh my! Yes Awesomes, fall is here, and that means it’s time for our annual Awesomes for Fall List! Tune in to hear Meg and Kelly share their top picks to help you have the best fall yet. You’ll hear about everything from recipes to fall fashion trends to their favorite ways to get cozy. All of that plus a very literary Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

Kelly’s Fall List:

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Dresses at ThredUp (This is Kelly's affiliate link that will give you $10 of credit to spend at ThredUp on your first order)

Disney Plus

Applesauce bars

Bonus: Salted Caramel Oatmeal Cookies

Meg’s Fall List:

ASMR channel: Goodnight Moon, Babblebrook Series

The Highwomen album

Scandi trend: like this and this

cropped wide leg jeans

Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

Cardigan scent from Twinkle Apothecary

Sorta Awesome Fall List 2016

Sorta Awesome Fall List 2017

Sorta Awesome Fall List 2018

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Sorta Awesome is off this week - unless you are a Super Star!

There's  no new episode of Sorta Awesome this week, but we do have a BRAND NEW episode for our Super Stars! It’s the Awesome Overflow for September 2019!

I'm joined this time by our assistant producer Sara Robertson! Tune in to hear how doing a "weird thing" led her to joining the Sorta Awesome team, find out what I wish I had said on episode 213 of Sorta Awesome, and discover the one item from our upcoming Awesome of Fall 2019 episode that I'm afraid will sell out!

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Ep. 214 The Enneagram Gets Married

Okay Awesome, so you know your Enneagram number. Now what? One of the most awesome aspects of the Enneagram is discovering how it affects you and your relationships so that you can continue to grow in all areas of life. Today, Enneagram coach Beth McCord returns to Sorta Awesome, and this time, she’s brought her husband Jeff! They sit down with Meg to talk about all things Enneagram and marriage and their brand new book Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage. Tune in to hear them answer questions from the Awesomes ranging from what to do when your partner is totally uninterested in the Enneagram and other personality systems to how to communicate our fears to our partners and everything in between!

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SHOW NOTES:

Sorta Awesome Enneagram Lovers Group

Becoming Us on Amazon

Becoming Us pre-order specials

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Ep. 213 Awesome Survival Guide to Sick Season!

Wash your hands and take your vitamins, Awesomes! Sickness season is about to begin! Meg and Rebekah have got you covered with a survival guide to help you avoid the germies in the months ahead, AND they are sharing all of their best tips for how to survive if you do come down with a case of I-don't-feel-good. All of that plus more Curly Girl recommendations and a comprehensive deep dive into boy band fun in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg AotW:
Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curling Gel Souffle

Rebekah's AotW: One Direction & Harry Styles solo album

Favorite One Direction Song:

Drag Me Down

Harry Styles Album

Reply All ep. 6: This Proves Everything

Rebekah's Favorite One Direction YouTube Finds:
One Direction Carpool Karaoke
Harry Styles Carpool Karaoke
Never Have I Ever with One Direction

Elderberry options:

Lexie Naturals DIY Elderberry Syryp Kit (First 20 people to use code SortaAwesome will get a free lip balm with the purchase of an elderberry kit. Must add lip balm to your cart.)

Elderberry Gummies for Kids

Dried Elderberries

Plant Therapy KidSafe Essential Oils:

Germ Destroyer

Immune Boom

Sniffle Stopper

Tummy All Better

Saline Nasal Spray
NoseFrida The Snotsucker Baby Nasal Aspirator

NeilMed Sinus Rinse
Activated Charcoal
Emergen-C

POTION:

Mix equal parts lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Add boiling water to one tablespoon of concentrate. Stir, cool, and sip.

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Ep. 212 Something Bad Happened: Volume 2

Guess who is back on Sorta Awesome this week? It's Meg's sister Emily, and she's bringing her undying fascination with all things true crime back to the show! This is Volume 2 of Something Bad Happened, a series on Sorta Awesome where Meg and Emily tell stories of true crime in a way that even Highly Sensitive People (like Meg!) can listen to without getting too disturbed. Tune in to hear the missing persons case of Brandon Lawson (complete with unnerving 911 call) as well as the bizarre and mysterious death of Alexander Stevens.

All of that plus a new Trader Joe's favorite and a cheap way to add a bunch of brushes to your makeup collection in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Sorta Awesome Episode Episode 191 Something Bad Happened, Vol. 1

Trader Joe’s French Market Fresh Berry Lemonade

BS-MALL makeup brushes

True Crime Garage ep 310

Crawlspace: Brandon Lawson’s brother Kyle

Big Savage: The Death of Alexander Stephens

Mared and Karen: The WVU Co-Ed Murders

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Ep. 211 Awesome Overflow Summer 2019

Awesomes, WE ARE BACK! Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah are back in real time with a brand new episode of Sorta Awesome. Tune in to get caught up on what they've been up to over the summer months, from plowing through the To Be Read list to an incredible deep dive into faith to finding the most awesome baby gear on the market, the Sorta Awesome team has been keeping busy! All of that plus their Awesomes of the SUMMER!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg: Simple Modern insulated tumbler

Kelly: cocktails in a can

Rebekah: Walmart Dress
Currently Reading podcast

The Complete Guide of What to Read in 2019 (Episode 189)

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton

MPR News with Kerri Miller: Women of Faith

Happy Baby Carrier

Halo Bassinest

Copper Pearl Swaddle Blanket

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Ep. 210 Serving Sorta Awesome FAMILY STYLE

Pull up a chair and pour a drink, Awesomes! This week, we're inviting you over for some casual conversation around our dining room table as Meg welcomes her husband Kyle back to Sorta Awesome. This episode is truly different from most - it's a slice of real life complete with all of the chaos that a family of seven brings to the table. Tune it to hear Meg ask Kyle what it's like to be a new dad again at 44, how Myers Briggs helped him find peace with who he is, and what his daily uniform for work has become. Plus, they reveal the newest project they are launching into the world!

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SHOW NOTES:

Gone with the Wynns
Ep. 86 How to dress a man
Ep. 112 Stop outsourcing your safety
Wohven

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Ep. 209 Ten friends every woman needs

Awesomes, who sits on your life council? Who are the people you can count on for everyday chit-chat and for making big decisions in life? In this week's episode, we revisit a conversation between Meg and Sorta Awesome alumna Laura Tremaine - now the host of 10 Things To Tell You podcast - as they dissect the different roles played by different friends in our lives. Don't miss this deep dive from the archives into why each of these friends are important to seek out, and how we can think about becoming better friends ourselves!

All of that plus an update from Meg on personal life as well as Sorta Awesome at the top of the show!

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SHOW NOTES:

giphy.com

Riffsy GIF Keyboard for iOS

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Ep. 208 Awesome in Afghanistan!

Pack your bags, Awesomes! We're wrapping up the Sorta Awesome Stories summer series with a road trip around the world! You don't want to miss this conversation between Meg and Sorta Awesome Super Star Carolyn Montonati who is sharing all about the daily life for her and her family in Afghanistan. Tune in to hear about the beauty of the country, the warmth of the culture, and the challenges for the people. Carolyn tells us what family life looks like there as well as what it's like to parent a special needs child there. All of that plus some binge-watching and natural migraine relief in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Carolyn’s AoTW: The Night Manager TV show

Meg’s AoTW: Natural Calm + Vitamin B Complex

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Ep. 207 Breaking free from imposter syndrome

We all know there's nothing less awesome than feeling like a fake, so what do you do when you're overwhelmed by doubting yourself? This week, the Sorta Awesome Stories series continues with Dr. Grace Wilson who shares with Meg her story of learning to overcome imposter syndrome as she completed her PhD, battled infertility, and eventually became a mom to triplets. Don't miss Grace's powerful advice about how each of us can break free from those imposter-y feelings that are holding us back from achieving our own awesome!

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SHOW NOTES:

Grace’s AoTW: Benefit gimme brow + volumizing eyebrow gel

Meg’s AoTW: Trader Joe’s micellar water wipes

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Find Grace on Instagram!

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Ep. 206 Love, community, and pastoring ... all in a day's work

Imagine adding to the mix of your daily home life and responsibilities: a vibrant social life, an active commitment to developing community, oh and also, the care and nurture of souls. Now imagine doing all of this side by side with your husband! That's the story our Super Star Awesome has brought to share with us this week as the Sorta Awesome Stories summer series continues. The Reverend Paige Evers joins Meg to talk about her path to seminary, how parenting brought a pause to her call to ministry, and how she and her husband have developed an approach to co-pastoring that allows them to live within healthy boundaries while each of them fulfill their callings.

All of that plus some journaling inspiration and a glossy red lip favorite in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Paige’s AoTW: Draw Your Day: An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal by Samantha Dion Baker

@sdionbakerdesign

Meg’s AoTW: Stila sheer red liquid lipstick in Beso

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Find Paige on Instagram!

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Ep. 205 We need to talk about Intimate Partner Violence

On Sorta Awesome, we not only share all of the good stuff of life together, we also talk to each other about the tough topics, too. Today, the Sorta Awesome Stories series continues when Meg talks to Super Star Awesome Jill Goolsby about an issue that affects one out of four women: intimate partner violence. Jill shares her story of losing a friend to domestic violence and helps us know how we can push through the discomfort of awkward conversations to help each other recognize and respond to warning signs of violence and abuse. This episode is a must-listen and will empower you to help make a difference that could potentially save a life.

All of that plus some easy summertime treats in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Jill’s AoTW: Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Meg’s AoTW: cold brew popsicles

Dirty John podcast

Dirty John show

National Domestic Violence Hotline

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Find Jill in the Sorta Awesome Hangout!

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Ep. 204 A parent's journey through the unexpected

As all Awesomes know, sometimes the parts of life that bring us the most joy can also bring the most heartache, and that's definitely true of all things parenting. Today, our Sorta Awesome Stories summer series continues when Super Star Awesome Frances Nojd sits down with Meg to share her story of encountering an unexpected diagnosis for her son while she was pregnant with him. Hear Frances tell about the moment that she and her husband first received the news of her son's cleft lip and palate, how she processed this unexpected new chapter in the life of their family, and how moments of awesome kept popping up to encourage her along the way,

All of that plus a spiritual mindfulness app and a powerful new book release in Awesome of the Week!

SHOW NOTES:

Frances’ AoTW: PrayAsYouGo app

Meg’s AoTW: Light from Distant Stars, Shawn Smucker:

Article: Cleft lip and cleft palate in babies

Article: Cleft lip and palate

Jack's New Smile: Having a baby with cleft lip and palate

Cuddles for Clefts

Operation Smile

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Find Frances on Facebook or Instagram!

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