Monday night during the Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals game, 24-year-old Damar Hamlin collapsed after a hit and is currently (at the time of recording) in critical condition. This has brought up a recurring conversation among parents, coaches and medical professionals about young people playing contact sports, specifically football. We have a 10 year old son who has played 2 years of tackle football, we're sharing our thoughts on youth football and professional football as well.
RE: Friday's episode.... change of plans. Jess bought tickets to Taylor Swift's ERAS tour. She and Clara attended in Minneapolis on Friday night. Tune in for the story, the emotion and the full review of the concert and hear about Clara's first concert experience. Jess describes the loving and accepting feeling at the show as well as why she thinks Taylor has such massive appeal. We also talk about the transcendence of live music regardless of the size of artist or the venue. This is the final episode in our (accidental) Taylor Swift series - we'll return to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow.
Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras tour to Minneapolis in our home state this weekend. As a huge Swiftie, Jess compares the feeling of not going to being left out of a sleepover in 2nd grade. We're talking about Taylor's appeal and why is it SO DANG EXPENSIVE to go to a concert these days. Plus, Jess' 40th birthday is next summer, we're talking about milestone birthdays and how to celebrate them to make them special. If you're going to Taylor, please message Jess your outfit :)
As of recording this there are 5 people missing in the depths of the ocean aboard a makeshift submarine. A search and rescue mission is underway. We’re talking about extreme tourism and it’s appeal with the mega-rich. We also explore the possibility that this could be a distraction from something else. In the 24 hours news cycle it’s hard to know what to give your attention to. While the world hopes for a rescue, we discuss this story.
Josh Madson found success in Los Angeles as a fashion and beauty photographer. The pandemic brought him to Minnesota to be closer to family. He is our guest on the pod today, we invite you to tune in for a beautiful conversation about his latest project 'Mankato Community Collage'. Josh is sharing his inspiration for the project and how he trusted the process of creating his dream reality. He also talks about the feelings of inclusivity and community he was hoping to cultivate through this project. He has one final shoot left on June 25th. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1694480314318709 https://www.instagram.com/instajoshmadson/ http://www.joshmadson.com/
We were sitting outside the other day and commenting on how relaxing it is to be surrounded by nature. The trees, the plants and flowers all creating an ideal backdrop for a peaceful afternoon. This morning we're exploring the many benefits of having live plants in your home anytime of the year!
When was the last time you thought about hacky sack? Has it been awhile? I thought so. We went to a local music festival this weekend and took the kids, Jess was trying to think of something they could do (so we didn't have to hear about them being bored 100 times) while we hung out and listened to music. She decided hacky sack was a great option. This led to her revisiting all of the mall stores of her youth (Spencer Gifts, Hot Topic, Ragstock...). We're talking 90's mall vibes and summer weekends this morning. Plus, Jess gives a recap of the 'Who Made My Clothes' sustainable fashion event she attended in the Twin Cities last week.
Matt Little with The CBD Centers is our guest today, he's talking about new law changes that are coming quickly in Minnesota. He'll explain what that means for those who are cana-curious. He's also sharing details on a cool event coming up on June 24th at the CBD Centers in Mankato. The CBD Social is June 24th from 8-10pm. Come out and learn about products, growing and meet like-minded people.
Is our love of clothes hurting the planet? Eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, ethical fashion...there are a lot of ways to say it and even more ways to incorporate it into your wardrobe. From farming practices, dyes, synthetic fabrics, the use of animal products and the conditions and treatment of the garment workers making our clothes - it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Jess is attending a panel on sustainable fashion tonight, a topic she's been researching and learning about for the past 6 months. She is sharing some ways you can begin to build a beautiful closet that is feels good and looks good. (Hint: the most sustainable clothing is the clothing you already own).
Many got a taste of it during the pandemic when all of our extracurriculars got put on pause, now people are actively seeking it: a slow life. A slow life is savoring the moment and finding peace and joy in just being instead of the constant drive to achieve and do. We're sharing our own interpretations of a slow life and how you can incorporate a slower pace into your day to day.
A term brought to light recently on the Today show is giving us pause today. 'Age anxiety' as a parenting later life is when you start thinking about how old you will be when your kids reach certain milestones and wondering if you'll be there to see them. Hoda Kotb, who became a mother after 50 opened up and said 'sometimes I do the math'. George became a parent to our daughter at 47, he's sharing his own thoughts on the subject this morning.
Finding community can be a challenge these days. Everyone seems to be running between demands and work and everything in between. We’re checking in this morning talking about finding community by experiencing what your city or town has to offer.
You know when you keep saying your doing to do something but never actually do it? That was us with meal-prepping. We'd list the benefits of having fresh, prepared food in the fridge ready to eat throughout the week but we wouldn't actually prepare it. Until now. We spent a couple hours last weekend meal prepping and we're sharing some tips and things we've learned on the pod today!
Sportswashing is the practice of using sports events or investments to improve one's reputation or divert attention from negative actions or human rights abuses. We're talking about recent news in the world golf, the statement it makes and what it could mean for the future of other sports leagues. This isn't an episode about sports, it's an episode about human rights and our global society.
What would we do without the randomness that comes out of TikTok? The latest viral trend is ‘beige flags’ in a relationship. It’s those things that could be endearing at first, but might get weird later. Is it a real thing or had social media been telling us we need to find ‘the perfect partner’?
Dopamine detoxes are trending on social media. So what is it? It's stepping away from the digital 'happy pings' that you reach for all day without noticing. Like scrolling Instagram or Tik Tok or refreshing your newsfeed. These seemingly harmless habits can actually have negative effects and people are sharing the benefits on social media of taking a break for a few days or up to a week. We're discussing the trend and sharing weather or not we think we could survive (sadly). Apple also released its new augmented reality headset preview on Monday, tune in to hear more about how you could be able to 'wear' your phone.
Jacob Drummer from Drummer's Garden Center is our guest today. Jacob has grown up in his family's garden center and is studying Horticulture at the University of Minnesota. Jacob is sharing tips and insight to make your yard, garden and landscape look fantastic this growing season. With the expected forecast of hot and dry weather, we talk about how to prepare for a potential drought this summer.
How nutrition affects your sleep, specifically saturated fat and sugar. We're talking about the findings of a recent study this morning. As well as exploring why so many adults struggle with sleep issues. In a completely unrelated topic, nude pickleball is apparently trending.... seems like something we should discuss on a Friday.
'A name, a name - the pressure of a name' - Kit Deluca, Pretty Woman Can we all agree that the responsibility of naming another person is a lot of pressure? George came across a story about a woman (named Jessica) who just decided to change her name. That got us on the topic of our own names and the power of a person's name. From popular to unique - how your name shapes you.
Some people plan their summer family vacation months in advance - not us. Nope, we're wild like that. Living on the edge. It's June tomorrow and we haven't planned a thing (SEND HELP). Seriously though, summer really snuck up. So, with the dog days on the horizon we're sharing a list of popular road trip destinations. But really it's an excuse to fantasize about the trips we really want to take. Those trips are not 'kid-approved'. Who chooses the vacation destination in your home? Is it a joint effort? All about the kids? Mom and dad's choice?