Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

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When Elizabeth Ries and Margery Punnett hosted a myTalk 107.1 radio show together, they joked that their most personal conversations happened during the commercial breaks. During one of these pauses, Margery shared an important family principle: bringing your best self to your home. Being an urban farmer with a flock of chickens, Elizabeth quipped, "Bring your best to the nest!" The outside world shouldn't get the smiling happy version of you while your family gets the crabby and exhausted one. On "Best To The Nest," Margery & Elizabeth explore the simple concept of creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.

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EP. 332 Best to the Nest: March Watch, Read, Listen
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Margery:   Watch: Ted Lasso on Apple + Read: Peter and Wendy  J.M. Barrie https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34268.Peter_Pan Listen: Me Talk Pretty One Day David Sedaris  https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/4137.Me_Talk_Pretty_One_Day Elizabeth: Watch: Daisy Jones and The Six on Amazon Prime Read: Kitchens of The Great Midwest  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24821580-kitchens-of-the-great-midwest Local bookstore audiobook website – https://libro.fm/ Listen: Wise Traditions podcast from the Weston A Price Foundation https://www.westonaprice.org/#gsc.tab=0 Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Mar 28, 2023
EP. 331 Best to the Nest: The Chase
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When you think about it, what do you want for your children? Success? Happiness? One writer thinks we may be teaching our children to chase all the wrong goals. Let’s discuss.  https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a42761570/happiness-and-success-are-the-wrong-goals-for-kids/ Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Mar 21, 2023
EP. 330 Best to the Nest: Not Again
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Kendall Mark joins the conversation and shares her beautiful spirit with us. She is the FOX 9 morning news traffic reporter and the charming sidekick on The Jason Show in the Twin Cities. Body shaming is a thing, and it needs to stop.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Mar 14, 2023
EP. 329 Best to the Nest: Mothering II
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Well, this one turned into a bit of a therapy session. Grief has many forms, and we explore that while discussing regret and reconciliation. Actress Jane Fonda, in a recent interview on CNN, admits to her mothering regrets and we have some thoughts.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Mar 07, 2023
EP. 328 Best to the Nest: Jenny's a Gem
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Elizabeth’s sister Jenny Hirschey joins us to talk about her new business The Emerald Karat. She saves and repurposes vintage jewelry and shares beautiful stories along the way. You can follow her on Instagram @theemeradkarat.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Feb 28, 2023
EP. 327 Best to the Nest: February Watch, Read, Listen
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Margery  Watch: The Last of Us HBO Read: Keywords for Children’s Literature Philip Nel, Lissa Paul and Nina Christensen The Mysteries of Harris Burdick  Chris Van Allburg Listen: Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977–2002), Happy-Go-Lucky David Sedaris Audible  Elizabeth:  Watch: Your Place of Mine Netflix Read: The Song of Achilles Madeline Miller  Listen: The Wellness Mama Podcast Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Feb 21, 2023
EP. 326 Best to the Nest: Mothering
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We are so grateful to Molly Mogren Katt for sharing her story about breaking the cycle of generational trauma. For all of us that have grown up in dysfunction, we know that there is work to be done in order to raise our children in a loving and peaceful way. Molly’s forthcoming memoir Mom Genes chronicles her path to understanding the family that made her.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Feb 14, 2023
EP. 325: Best to the Nest: Reflections
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We're heading to Florida, so of course that leads us to a discussion about aging parents. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Feb 07, 2023
EP. 324 Best to the Nest: Taboo Tips
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We’ve got plenty to say about the HuffPost list, “Nine Taboo Things That Can Actually Benefit Your Relationship.” At least two suggestions on the list are a HELL NO for us.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Jan 31, 2023
EP. 323 Best to the Nest: January Watch, Read, Listen
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Margery  Watch: Slow Horses Apple + Read: Alice in Wonderland Listen: Bruno Mars  Elizabeth:  Watch: Emily in Paris Netflix Dead to Me NetFlix Read: This is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan Listen: Spare by Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex Audible Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Jan 19, 2023
EP. 322 Best to the Nest: We'll Have Another
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We laugh. We cry. We overshare, AND it's our fifth year. Yay! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Jan 12, 2023
EP. 321 Best to the Nest: Reflection
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We are musing about what wisdom we are taking into the new year and we are taking a couple of weeks, but we will be back to chat on January 10, 2023!!! Enjoy your holidays! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Dec 13, 2022
EP. 320 Best to the Nest: Your Thoughts and Our Suggestions
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Thank you so much for all your thoughtful notes on all of our social channels. We thought it's about time to talk back! We’ve got a couple of links for you as well. Shout out to Jeannie, Andria, Carol, Bernie, Nicole, Tammie, Molly, Mary, Crystal for being a part of the show. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  https://epicprovisions.com/collections/bone-broth  https://www.facebook.com/takingstockfoods/  https://www.kettleandfire.com/  https://www.fairplaylife.com/documentary  L.L. Bean Winter Coat   https://www.mukluks.com/ 
Dec 06, 2022
EP. 319 Best to the Nest: Embrace the Cold
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Is there a better way to get through the winter months? We’ve got suggestions from Tik Toker Cecilia Blomdahl. She lives on Svalbard, an island close to the North Pole, and she has found a way to love the polar night. We have much to learn!  https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tips-daylight-saving-time-dark-winter-tiktok-1234629088/  Stash Tea Blends   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Nov 29, 2022
EP. 318 Best to the Nest: November Watch, Read, Listen
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The Switch  Sometimes You Have to Lie by Leslie Brody  https://www.npr.org/2022/10/28/1132323825/surrender-a-conversation-with-bono  The Dining Table with David Manilow  The Crown Season 5 on Netflix Lindsay Lohan’s Falling For Christmas  Healthy in a Hurry, Danielle Walker Smartless Podcast   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Nov 22, 2022
EP. 317 Best to the Nest:
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Nov 15, 2022
EP. 316 Best to the Nest: And Here We Go...
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We have a new Mighty Mite! Signing young kids up for sports is a big darn and sometimes expensive deal. Is it worth the time and the money? Will you be able to control yourself in the stands? How does it change the family weekend? As usual, so many questions.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Nov 01, 2022
EP. 315 Best to the Nest: The Birds Know (Part 2)
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We love chatting every week, and we know that you all are a part of the ongoing conversation about love and life. Today we share some sad news.Thanks for the kind words and hugs when we see you out and about!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Oct 25, 2022
EP. 314 Best to the Nest: October Watch, Read, Listen
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Oct 18, 2022
EP. 313 Best to the Nest: The Birds Know
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Bernadette inspires this episode with a very wise story about birds. What can a playroom re-do do for you and the kids? All good things.   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Oct 11, 2022
EP. 312 Best to the Nest: Serious to Silly
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It is a solid conversation today about city living, the protests in Iran, drinking in our 40’s, London travel, showers in airports, the size of Elizabeth’s feet and so much more.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Oct 04, 2022
EP. 311 Best to the Nest: We're Back!
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OMG. Apologies for disappearing. Let’s catch up! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Sep 27, 2022
EP. 310 Best to the Nest: August Read, Watch, Listen
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Watch: The Last Movie Stars HBO Max  Purple Hearts on Netflix Read: Life Force Tony Robbins Listen: James Bond Movie Themes Anything from the 90’s
Aug 16, 2022
EP. 309 Best to the Nest: This Works
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Time for a quick little review of what is working for us from past BTTN episodes. Here are all the helpful links for you! START HERE: Best To The Nest   EP: 294 Best to the Nest: Living Light: What makes you feel good and what stresses you out? We are chatting with a surprising guest who is living the minimalist dream. Also check out this great research: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/03/well/mind/clutter-stress-procrastination-psychology.html?referringSource=articleShare  EP. 308 Best to the Nest: Optimizing Your Health Senia Mae is the owner of Healing InSight in St. Paul. She’s a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a functional medicine practitioner. She’s one of only 16 Chinese medicine practitioners in the US (and the only one in MN!) who’s an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. We find her so comforting and hope you do too! EP: 300 Best to the Nest: You Are Loved Kelly Smith from https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/ is a meditation teacher, yoga teacher trainer, and a podcaster. Here’s a gem from Kelly, “Do eight minutes less of something that doesn’t serve you…Eight to ten minutes of meditation a day will start to change the makeup of your brain.”  EP. 273 Best to the Nest: Feet on the Ground Elizabeth talks with Annalicia the leader of Excercise180 Movement about earthing and the benefits of keeping your body grounded and connected. https://www.exercise180.com/optin-31508459 EP. 295 and 296 Best to the Nest: Clean Swap Part 1 and 2We are so excited to introduce you to Laura Paulisich, founder of ToxyFree in Stillwater, Minnesota. She is pure joy and is filled with inspired information on how to live a toxic-free life. Laura gives us our favorite quote of the podcast, “Nature rewards us. Where the...
Aug 09, 2022
EP. 308 Best to the Nest: Optimizing Your Health
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Senia Mae joins us again! She is the owner of Healing InSight in St. Paul. She’s a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a functional medicine practitioner. She’s one of only 16 Chinese medicine practitioners in the US (and the only one in MN!) who’s an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She has over 14 years of experience specializing in autoimmunity, digestive issues, weight loss and other complicated cases. WE have so many questions. We find her so comforting and hope you do too! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Aug 02, 2022
EP. 307 Best to the Nest: Time is Ticking
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Time is ticking for all those high school grads on their way to college. Ian is sitting in for Elizabeth this week and we’ll make good use of his expertise. He is a Professor at Kansas State University and has some pretty valuable advice about the conversations to have before they leave.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Jul 26, 2022
EP. 306 Best to the Nest: July Watch, Read, Listen
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We’re on the road, so please forgive the audio. Nothing stops a WRL!  PLUS watch the bonus story on the Hayden Flour Mills from producer Rebecca Guldberg, my FAV!   Watch: The First Lady  The Janes on HBO  Read: The Miller’s Daughter Cookbook   Relentless Progress The Reconfiguration of Children’s Literature, Fairy Tales and Storytelling by Jack Zipes  Listen: Feels Like Home Norah Jones   The Doctor’s Farmacy with Dr. Mark Hyman - episode titled: How to Create a Happy Mind and Happy Life with Dr, Rangan Chatterjee  
Jul 19, 2022
EP. 305 Best to the Nest: The Home Team
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When parents are working full time, figuring out the home team is super hard. Daycare, nannies, part-time babysitters, or an au pair—lots of choices, none of them easy. We’re talking about the au pair system and what works and what doesn’t.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Jul 05, 2022
EP. 304 Best to the Nest: June Watch, Read, Listen
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Husband Ian fills in for Elizabeth for June's WRL. Yay!  Watch: Dopesick Hulu Ted K: Hulu Read: Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss: How an Unlikely Couple Found Love, Dodged the FBI, and Transformed Children’s Literature by Philip Nel   Listen: Listen: Could This Be Home Susan Cowsill  Listen: Broke Teddy Swims   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.    
Jun 30, 2022
EP. 303 Best to the Nest: Old Enough
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This is when we wish we were still doing talk radio because we would throw out the phone line to get your reaction to the Japanese docu-series Old Enough on Netfli x. It’s a simple premise where camera crews follow children as they go out into the world alone for the first time.  What will you let you kids do on their own this summer?  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Jun 21, 2022
EP. 302 Best to the Nest: COVID My Way
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Hey everybody! We are back! We’re chatting about COVID, childcare, and the beauty of feeling well. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Jun 14, 2022
EP. 301 Best to the Nest: May Watch, Read, Listen
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We are in a free-from kind of mood for May’s Watch, Read. Listen. Make sure you stick around until the end for a podcast within a podcast. It get’s a little fiesty, thank you very much Molly!  Watch: The Lincoln Lawyer   Wild Babies  Read: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid   Listen: Harry's House The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman      Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
May 24, 2022
EP. 300 Best to the Nest: You Are Loved
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Episode 300 EVERYBODY. We are celebrating with Kelly Smith from Yogaforyouonline. She is a meditat ion teacher, yoga teacher trainer, and a podcaster. We love this conversation and hope you will too. Here’s a gem from Kelly, “Do eight minutes less of something that doesn’t serve you…Eight to ten minutes of meditation a day will start to change the makeup of your brain.” (In a good way, of course!) Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
May 17, 2022
EP. 299 Best to the Nest: The Survey Says...
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Motherly just released its State of Motherhood annual survey. It’s not surprising women with ch ildren struggled during the pandemic. The biggest issue? Childcare. Yup, we’re talking about it. Read about it in Forbes.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
May 10, 2022
EP. 298 Best to the Nest: Busy Days
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We’re both playing catch-up in our busy lives, so join us in the conversation and have a couple of laughs. Take a look at these cool things from Italy:  Madova Gloves  Pastry Shop   Chic Nonna Di Vito Mollica   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
May 03, 2022
EP. 297 Best to the Nest: April Read, Watch, Listen
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Watch: Slow Horses   The Gilded Age   Read: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande   The Barrens Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson Listen:  “As It Was,”  Harry Styles   Unrestricted with Ben Leber  
Apr 19, 2022
EP. 296 Best to the Nest: Clean Swap (Part 2)
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Laura Paulisich, founder of ToxyFree in Stillwater, Minnesota joins us again this week. Her mission is to teach people how to live a toxic-free life, and she is sharing so much of her research with us. Don’t let it overwhelm you. Enjoy her spirit and her generosity. She is offering a special code, BESTTOTHENEST, for Nesters to receive free shipping from www.shoptoxyfree.com. As we chat about clean swaps, you can follow along with this fantastic list from Laura: Dental Pack  Plastic-Free Pen   Toilet Brush  Pot Brush  Dryer Balls   Yoga Mat   Glass Baby Bottle  Organic Makeup  Clay Cookware   Olive Wood Utensils   Reusable Sanitary Pad a nd Reusable Menstrual Cup Sage Bundles and Palo Santo  
Apr 12, 2022
EP. 295 Best to the Nest: Clean Swap
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We are so excited to introduce you to Laura Paulisich, founder of ToxyFree in Stillwater, Minnesota. She is pure joy and is filled with inspired information on how to live a toxic-free life. Laura gives us our favorite quote of the podcast, “ Nature rewards us. Where the nutrients are, that is going to be the most delicious.” We covered SO much. Here are some helpful links:  ToxyFree  EatWild  Kiss the Ground Film   The End of Overeating   NorthStar Bison   Sacred Cow  
Apr 05, 2022
EP. 294 Best to the Nest: Living Light
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Spring is always the inspiration to take another look around our homes. What makes you feel good and what stresses you out? We are chatting with a surprising guest who is living the minimalist dream.  Also check out this great research: The Unbearable Heaviness of Clutter  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Mar 29, 2022
EP. 293 Best to the Nest: March Watch, Read, Listen
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Watch: Beirut  The Adam Project  Inventing Anna  The Dropout  Read: A Good Life: Newspapering and Other Adventures by Ben Bradlee Listen: Garr's Podcast  Amy Winehouse Dr. Will Cole “The Art of Being Well"    
Mar 22, 2022
EP. 292 Best to the Nest:
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Mar 15, 2022
Ep. 291 Best to the Nest: ER Update
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We are dissecting Elizabeth’s ankle break and trying to analyze what the heck it all means. No surprise, laughter and tears in this one!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Mar 08, 2022
EP. 290 Best to the Nest: Quick Thought
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Take a listen and we will be back full strength next week! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Mar 01, 2022
EP. 289 Best to the Nest: February Watch, Read, Listen
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Watch: Inventing Anna   Yellowstone   Read: A Good Life: Newspapering and Other Adventures by Ben Bradlee   This is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan Listen: Yoga For You Meditations by Kelly Smith  Family/Drew Holcombe & the Neighbors  
Feb 22, 2022
EP. 288 Best to the Nest: Feel Your Best in the Nest
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“True self care is not soft baths and chocolate cake. It is making the choice to build a life you don’t regularly have to escape from.” Dr. Amy Shah – @fastingmd on IG  And we discuss. And for your reference:  Fascia roller   Red Light Therapy   HealthyLine Mat   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Feb 15, 2022
EP. 287 Best to the Nest: Taking Off
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We’re having a casual conversation about getting the heck out of town. Is it worth all the pre-planning, grocery shopping, note-leaving, and babysitting-arranging? Hell yes!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Feb 08, 2022
EP. 286 Best to the Nest: Burnout Follow-Up
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Shout out to Becky who inspires our conversation today! How do we care for aging parents and set boundaries for ourselves? How do we prepare for our own care as we age? Sooo many questions!!! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Feb 01, 2022
EP. 285 Best to the Nest: January Watch, Read, Listen
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Watch: Loki  Bridgerton  And Just Like That...  Read: Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark    Daisy Jones and the Six Listen: The Best of Me by David Sedaris Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors  
Jan 25, 2022
EP. 284 Best to the Nest: Come Home Happy
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Let’s talk about moods. How does your partner handle yours? How do you diffuse theirs? Soccer star David Beckham shows us the way on this episode of BTTN. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Jan 18, 2022
EP. 283 Best to the Nest: Cruising through Covid
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Let's all celebrate 2022 with Bernie's enthusiasm for the gift of one more year! Best to the Nest is the podcast that brings you home.
Jan 04, 2022
EP. 282 Best to the Nest: Our Insta Favs
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Here’s how we scroll! Margery IG picks: @LunaticaMilano   @FashionbyRobertBlack  @Chloedallolio @jennifer.garner @bathrooms_of_insta  @bordadoesbelto Elizabeth IG picks: @foxmeetsbear @theplantpenthouse @heartbeetkitchen @the.enlightened.homeopath @dranamariatemple  @shopumei Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Dec 28, 2021
EP. 281 Best to the Nest: It's Christmas Time...
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What are your family traditions that make you feel the holiday spirit? How do you bring them to your nest? We have ours, and we would love you to share yours with us. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Dec 21, 2021
EP. 280 Best to the Nest: Burnout
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Thank you for your thoughts about mom guilt. We’re continuing the conversation today with a bonus on burnout. We are so grateful for the connections we are building through Best to the Nest! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Dec 14, 2021
EP. 279 Best to the Nest: December Watch, Read, Listen
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Watch:  Only Murders in the Building   Ted Lasso Apple TV+ Listen: A Very Special Christmas, Vol. 1   A Charlie Brown Christmas   Maggie Rose   Read: The Defined Dish Cookbook  The Vanilla Bean Blog - Sarah Kieffer cookbooks  
Dec 07, 2021
EP. 278 Best to the Nest: Mom Guilt
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We’re talking through the finer points of our mom guilt and it can be a tearful road. Every family is different, but we can all share the common goal of trying to better serve our children by being self-aware of how our choices affect them. Join us in the rumination.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Nov 23, 2021
EP. 277 Best to the Nest: The Long Good Bye
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Okay. So one of us had a bit too much coffee. Please forgive the first couple of minutes and settle in for a soulful conversation with Steve Patterson @thestevepatterson. Steve co-hosts Twin Cities Live with Elizabeth and is in the final countdown to a big change in his life. Share in our discussion about love, change, and faith. 
Nov 16, 2021
EP. 276 Best to the Nest: November Love List
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Clogs  Goop Glow Overnight Glow Peel  Best Face Masks 2021    Gua Sha set Elizabeth’s Gua Sha Dry Brush Sunlighten Sauna   Solo Sauna   Age Quencher Binto Glow Down      
Nov 09, 2021
EP. 275 Best to the Nest: November Watch, Read, Listen
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Nothing wrong with staying in! Here are our suggestions for November.  Watch: Netflix: Sex, Love & goop   Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy   Read: In Tune With the Infinite by Ralph Waldo Trine   Dovetails in Tall Grass by Samantha Specks  Listen: Give a Girl A Knife: A Memoir by Amy Thielen Kelly Leveque podcast - https://kellyleveque.com/recent-posts/nicolebeurkens  https://kellyleveque.com/recent-posts/glucosegoddess?rq=glucose%20goddess   
Nov 02, 2021
EP. 274 Best to the Nest: Digital Addiction
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Ohhh, this is so good! Wait for the wisdom gem at the end. But in the meantime read this:  https://www.wsj.com/articles/digital-addictions-are-drowning-us-in-dopamine-11628861572 YIKES.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Oct 26, 2021
EP. 273 Best to the Nest: Keeping Your Feet On The Ground
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Elizabeth talks with Annalicia the leader of Excercise180 Movement about earthing and the benefits of keeping your body grounded and connected. Visit: https://www.exercise180.com/optin-31508459 
Oct 19, 2021
EP. 272 Best to the Nest: Strategic Incompetence
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Strategic incompetence was definitely the hot topic of the week, and not surprisingly we have some strong thoughts about this one. Here’s a great column that succinctly summarizes what triggered the discussion: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/weaponized-incompetence-tiktok-trend 
Oct 12, 2021
EP. 271 Best to the Nest: October Watch, Read, Listen
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The Spy  Fuzz  Nine Perfect Strangers  LuLaRich  Heard It in a Love Song  Kelly LeVeque Podcast   Dr. Will Cole Podcast 
Oct 05, 2021
EP. 270 Best to the Nest: What Happened to You (Part 2)
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Sep 28, 2021
EP. 269 Best To The Nest: Flying Solo
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We are so excited to introduce you to Becca Erickson. She is the Founding Director of Emerge Mother’s Academy. https://emergetwincities.org/ Emerge Mother’s Academy offers support to single mothers throughout the Twin Cities.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Sep 21, 2021
EP. 268 The Nest: And That's a Wrap
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We are very excited about our first collaboration with artist Jena Holliday. Find out more about Jena’s work at www.spoonfuloffaith.com.   And…this is our final The Nest, but we are so happy to still be in conversation every Tuesday on Best to the Nest. 
Sep 16, 2021
EP. 267 Best To The Nest: Art That Speaks
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Artist Jena Holliday shares her talent with us. We’re so excited to chat about what we’ve created together. Find out more about Jena’s work at www.spoonfuloffaith.com.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Sep 14, 2021
EP. 266 The Nest: September Love List
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Sep 09, 2021
EP. 265 Best To The Nest: Thank God That’s Over
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How do you handle the big work stressors in your life? You know, when the idea of work/life balance is laughable or cry-able? That’s the chat this week, and we even pass on a small bit of good advice!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Sep 07, 2021
EP. 264 The Nest: A Good Start
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In addition to our discussion about the new book by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry, What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing, we have some suggestions for other books that have helped us. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  The Anger Trap: Free Yourself from the Frustrations that Sabotage Your Life (2004)   Enough About You, Let’s Talk about Me (2005)   The Power of Now   The Gifts of Imperfection  
Sep 02, 2021
EP. 263 Best To The Nest: What Happened To You?
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We are discussing the new book by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry, What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing. We thought we would make it through the first four chapters, but we only made it to Chapter 2. It is so good!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Aug 31, 2021
EP. 262 The Nest: 2019 Minnesota State Fair Q & A
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We hope to bring BTTN back to the Minnesota State Fair in 2022, but we sure did have fun in 2019. We hope you enjoy the replay of our Q & A. Ahhhh…simpler times.  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 
Aug 26, 2021
EP. 261 Best To The Nest: Play It Again at the Fair
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It’s time for the Minnesota State Fair. That means crazy busy for every broadcaster in the state and time for a replay of our BTTN appearance in 2019. Seems like a lifetime ago!!! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Aug 24, 2021
EP. 260 The Nest: August Watch, Read, Listen
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Good stuff this month!   Watch: The Social Dilemma on Netflix   Small Town News on HBO Max   Read: Eleanor by David Michaelis    Heard it in a Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves   Listen: Aretha Franklin - Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings (live) 1972 New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in LA    What Happened to You -- Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Aug 19, 2021
EP. 259 Best To The Nest: Forty and Fore!!!
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More play people. We may need help on this field… Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Aug 17, 2021
EP. 258 The Nest: August Love List
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This may be the most random list yet:  Barebones - cookware   Dry Brushing   Ted Lasso   Natural Deodorant   Little Warrior Nutrition   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 
Aug 12, 2021
EP. 257 Best To The Nest: Back to What???
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This is a back-to-school season like no other. We’ve got lots of thoughts, possible solutions, and then some more thoughts. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Aug 10, 2021
EP. 256 The Nest: But Wait, There’s More…
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Guest Stephanie Hansen shares a couple of tips about van life essentials and more. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!
Aug 05, 2021
EP. 255 Best To The Nest: The Van Life
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We, maybe like the rest of the world, are experiencing a bit of wanderlust. Podcaster, writer, radio and TV personality Stephanie Hansen joins us to talk about her adventures on the road and shares a bunch of wisdom along the way. You can find out more at: stephaniesdish.com   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Aug 03, 2021
EP. 254 The Nest: Too Soon?
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Okay, okay, okay. We’re sorry to say, it’s time to talk about back-to-school. Share your great back-to-school traditions with us @besttothenest on facebook, twitter or instagram #besttothenest.  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 
Jul 29, 2021
EP. 253 Best To The Nest: Successful Kids
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How will you define success for your kids? This is probably a good conversation to have with your partner. Unlike us, do it when you’ve had a little sleep. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Jul 27, 2021
EP. 252 The Nest: From the Grillmaster
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A couple of suggestions for the last half of summer:   Bearded Butcher Seasonings   Flat Top Grill   Green Egg   Lodge Cast Iron  
Jul 22, 2021
EP. 251 Best To The Nest: The Follow Up
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Thanks to everyone that is a part of the Best to the Nest conversation. For the most part, we love that you reach out and participate on Facebook, Instagram or share reviews on multiple platforms. We’ve got a couple of updates for you.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Jul 20, 2021
EP. 250 The Nest: July Love List
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Savor every summer day with the things you love. Here’s our list:   Willows Coffee   Coffee Rio   Coral Sun Call My Agent! Netflix Show   Camille Cottin  
Jul 15, 2021
EP. 249 Best To The Nest: Yay Team!
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How do you build your health care team and who should be on it? This is a conversation we should have had ages ago. We love that we are having it now with Senia Mae Tuominen. She is a licensed acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and one of our most popular guests on Best to the Nest. Find out more about her at healinginsightonline.com.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Jul 13, 2021
EP. 248 The Nest: July Watch, Read, Listen
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Dig in everybody!!! Watch: The Little Things/Amazon Prime or HBO Max   the goop lab  The Mitchells vs. the Machines   Read: Eleanor   Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal   Listening: The Daily   Glennon Doyle “We Can Do Hard Things”   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Jul 08, 2021
EP. 247 Best To The Nest: Work Problem
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What boundaries are you setting at work? Or at home? Tennis player Naomi Osaka sent a powerful message to the world when she was willing to walk away from the French Open in an effort to preserve her mental health. Feel free to discuss with us: Naomi Osaka   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   
Jul 06, 2021
EP. 246 The Nest: Best of The Nest (Replay)
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Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your families and create some delicious food memories.  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 
Jul 01, 2021
EP. 245 Best To The Nest: Best of BTTN (Replay)
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It’s summer ya’ll and we’ve got time for a replay of EP. 109. We were thinking about who we wanted to spend the holiday week with and at the top of the list was chef and writer Amy Thielan. Find out more about her at amythielan.com and read, read, read her book, Give a Girl a Knife.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Jun 29, 2021
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Jun 22, 2021
EP. 242 The Nest: Don't Forget
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Yup. June. Father’s Day. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 
Jun 17, 2021
EP. 241 Best To The Nest: Bring in the Nanny
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Need help? It’s okay. We all do. We’re chatting about bringing new people into our children’s lives and creating a house of peace. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Jun 15, 2021
EP. 240 The Nest: June Love List
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Celebrate the summer with trees!  Norway Spruce  Brown Turkey Fig   Turkish Towel   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Jun 10, 2021
EP. 239 Best To The Nest: Happiness Habits
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Real Simple stuff this week. We’re sharing seven happiness hacks with a couple of good stories along the way. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Jun 08, 2021
EP. 238 The Nest: June Watch, Read, Listen
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Summer is HERE! Watch:  Greenland  Friends: Reunion   Read:  What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry   The Dutch House - Ann Patchett   **also finished this: To Raise A Boy   Listen:  Fitz and the Tantrums, The Walker Ben Greenfield Podcast   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 
Jun 03, 2021
EP. 237 Best To The Nest:
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EP. 236 The Nest: Strawberry Fields Forever
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We’ve got lots of questions (Margery) and some pretty good answers (Elizabeth) on this week’s episode about ramping up the garden. One of us has already harvested three strawberries… The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 
May 27, 2021
EP. 235 Best To The Nest:
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May 18, 2021
EP. 232 The Nest: May Watch, Read, Listen
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Watch:  Bobby Kennedy for President on Netflix   Dream Home Makeover - Studio McGee   Read: What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry   Wim Hof   Listen:  Ben Platt     Be There In Five   
May 13, 2021
EP. 231 Best To The Nest: Don't Panic
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Dr. Bobbi Wegner joins us to talk about panic attacks. She is a clinical psychologist, a lecturer at Harvard, and cofounder of Groops: a mental wellness platform bringing people together to talk about their shared concerns with the help of a facilitator. She also has a book coming out in June called Raising Feminist Boys. You can find more about Groops here: www.joingroops.com.  But for today, we share how frightening panic attacks can be, and Dr. Bobbi helps us understand what we can do to avoid them.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
May 11, 2021
EP. 230 The Nest: Think Spring
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Yup. Think SPRING:  Fruit and Veggie Wash  Lemi Shine  
May 06, 2021
EP. 229 Best To The Nest: Nineties Style
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Vintage parenting, wow, never thought that would describe parenting in the nineties. We discuss the differences and similarities between then and now. Thanks to Today Parenting for the list. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
May 04, 2021
EP. 228 The Nest: What to Read
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Simple chat today about the books the changed our lives:  Diet for A New America by John Robbins   The Omnivore’s Dilemma Michael Pollan   A New Earth by Eckart Tolle   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   
Apr 29, 2021
EP. 227 Best To The Nest: Build An Empire
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We are talking about www.jamievaron.com and a post that h as gone viral that starts with the question, “How about you don’t have to build an empire?” And we pick up the question from there… Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   
Apr 27, 2021
EP. 226 The Nest: What to Watch
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Well if we’re not Keeping up with the Kardashians, then what?  Suggestions for the young ones:  Masterclass Bill Nye the Science Guy Ugly Betty  X-files  Spirit on Netflix Fancy Nancy
Apr 22, 2021
EP. 225 Best To The Nest: Kardashian Konfusion
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Keeping Up With the Kardashians is done! This is the last season.  Read this: On the End of KUWTK and come hang with us for a feisty discussion about what media we should allow into our homes. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   
Apr 20, 2021
EP. 224 The Nest: April Watch, Read, Listen
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EP. 223 Best To The Nest:
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EP. 222 The Nest: Our Healthy Choices
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After our great conversation with cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, we’re both sharing our little health hacks. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Athleta Pants  Outdoor Voices Clothing  
Apr 08, 2021
EP. 221 Best To The Nest: Heart of the Matter
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We’re having a major doctor crush on cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas. She’s the founder of Preventive Cardiology Clinic in Minneapolis. She is also the founder and chief medical officer of Step One Foods, a company dedicated to helping patients minimize their dependence on medications through strategic dietary changes. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Apr 06, 2021
EP. 220 The Nest: April Love List
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Oh my gosh, April already. Here’s what we are LOVING:  Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers  Trader Joe's Coffee  Bougainvilleas   Static Nails  Culina Yogurt  Stuffed Cabbage Rolls 
Apr 01, 2021
EP. 219 Best To The Nest: Raising Girls
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We’re chatting about this today: “Girls get their self-confidence from their mothers and their self-esteem from their fathers.” We have lots of thoughts about this. Bring this one up at the dinner table! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Mar 30, 2021
EP. 218 The Nest: Sounds the Alarm
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Here is a tool we recommend to stay safe: Birdie Personal Safety Alarm   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Mar 25, 2021
EP. 217 Best To The Nest: Women's Bargain
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This is what we are talking about this week. Serious and sad… In Rage Over Sarah Everad Killing  All Career Advice for Women Is a Form of Gaslighting   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   
Mar 23, 2021
EP. 216 The Nest: The Splurge
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Share in our fun little 40-something splurge list. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 
Mar 18, 2021
EP. 215 Best To The Nest: 40/20 Vision
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What advice would you give a twenty-something? This is always a good conversation starter, and we’ve got plenty to say! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Mar 16, 2021
EP. 214 The Nest: March Watch, Read, Listen
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Our March suggestions to spark joy:  Watch:   Oprah with Meghan and Harry   Ted Lasso on Apple TV +  Read: The Best of Me by David Sedaris   The Defined Dish by Alex Snodgrass   Listen:  Cover Me in Sunshine by Pink and Willow Sage Hart    90’s music on Alexa  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Mar 11, 2021
EP. 213 Best To The Nest: Time Out
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We’re taking a breath, how about you? Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Mar 09, 2021
EP. 212 The Nest: March Love List
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Mar 04, 2021
EP. 211 Best To The Nest: Nineties Wisdom
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Margery’s found a great treasure that foreshadows all that we talk about! Stick to the end for some very sweet words. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Mar 02, 2021
EP. 210 The Nest: Pet Tested Products
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These are the ones we love:  Litter Kwitter Toilet Training System available on Overstock  Dog Puzzle  Pet Portraits  
Feb 25, 2021
EP. 209 Best To The Nest: Pets in the Nest
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This is just so fun. Dr. Tonya Gossard is a native Minnesotan, a fabulous veterinarian and Elizabeth’s best friend. They have known each other FOREVER. We are chatting about picking the right pets and what they can and should mean to our families. You can find out more about her here: Kensigton Veterinary Hospital   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Feb 23, 2021
EP. 208 The Nest: Clean House Favorites
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Here are a couple of suggestions to put you in the mood:  Everspring  Bar Keepers Friend  Wooden Dish Brush  The Foundry Home Goods  
Feb 18, 2021
EP. 207 Best To The Nest: A Fine Mess
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As we move toward the idea of Spring cleaning, we’re chatting a bit about what it means to have a clean house, who should be doing the cleaning, and why it just has to get done. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Feb 16, 2021
EP. 206 The Nest: February Watch, Read, Listen
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Our February suggestions to help you safely pass the time:  Watch: Travor Noah: Son of Patricia   Tiger   Read: Just As I Am: A Memoir by Cicely Tyson Cleans to Heal   Listen: The Very Best of Sting & The Police Brene with Melinda Gates - Podcast  
Feb 11, 2021
EP. 205 Best To The Nest: Happy Valentine’s Day!
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With whom do you have your most intimate relationship? Your best girlfriend? Your husband? What does the question even mean? How do we define intimacy if we are not talking about sex? Discuss amongst yourselves…Here is the story that started it all: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/10/people-who-prioritize-friendship-over-romance/616779/  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Feb 09, 2021
EP. 204 The Nest: February Love List
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Here’s what we’re loving in the month of LOVE:  Hyrdration Challenge  Papinelle Sleepwear  Dr. Bronner’s - Organic Sugar Soap Peppermint   4th & Heart Chocti Chocolate Ghee   
Feb 04, 2021
EP. 203 Best To The Nest: Sexual Checklist
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When was the last time you talked about your sex life with your girlfriends? For us, NEVER. Until today. Well kind of. We hope there is something useful in this chat for you! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Feb 02, 2021
EP. 202 The Nest: Let's Get Cozy
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To endure the long winter, let’s get cozy:   Ground Mushroom Coffee  Blue Lotus Chai   Story Time 1.5 oz Bourbon .5 oz coffee liqueur 1 oz simple syrup 2 small spoon sipping chocolate  2 oz water 3 drops mole bitters  Pinch cayenne pepper  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be.
Jan 28, 2021
EP. 201 Best To The Nest: Say What?
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It’s time for a communication tune-up. How is your family doing almost a year into living, working and schooling together? We have some tips to keep the family peace. For additional reading: Become a Better Listener   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Jan 26, 2021
EP. 200 The Nest: HELP!
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We’re sharing the experts, books and podcasts that have helped us elevate our parenting game. We hope you can find some wisdom here too: Scream Free Parenting by Hal Runkel   The Parent’s Tao Te Ching interpreted by William Martin   Janet Lansbury on Respectful Parenting Kids Eat in Color   
Jan 21, 2021
EP. 199 Best To The Nest: Global Parenting
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We are reading some fabulous world wisdom on parenting. First, this: How Inuit Parents Raise Kids   Then this: Achtung Baby   Join us for a good, honest discussion about raising the little ones. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Jan 19, 2021
EP. 198 The Nest: January Watch, Read, Listen
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Keep hibernating with these suggestions:   Watch:  Chef’s Table, Jeong Kwan  Season 3/ Episode 1 Hart of Dixie - now on IMDB free if you have Amazon Prime  Read:   David Brooks Opinion piece in The New York Times about the Capitol   Louise Penny books  The New York Times recipe   Listen: Taylor Swift Evermor   Begin Again Soundtrack/Lost Stars  
Jan 14, 2021
EP. 197 Best To The Nest: Let’s Get Back to Work
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We had planned to talk about strategies for going back to work after maternity leave, and we get to that, but we could not ignore the violence that happened in the Capitol this week. You can always join the conversation in our Facebook group for Best to the Nest. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Jan 12, 2021
EP. 196 The Nest: Hello 2021
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Join in and say hello to 2021. Patience is what 2021 is going to require. Here’s to how we are going to look forward. How about you? The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be.
Jan 07, 2021
EP. 195 Best To The Nest: Part 2 Intuitive Eating
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This is part two of our discussion about body image and food. Liz Weinke, MA, LPC gives us guidance on how to begin the practice of intuitive eating. Just think about this gem from Liz, "My body is my home." Liz is a therapist and intuitive eating counselor @venturetherapy. You can find more about Liz @mamaste_well on instagram or at https://www.venturetherapymn.com/  Intuitive Eating resources: Intuitive Eating by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole  Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison  The F*ck It Diet by Caroline Dooner  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Jan 05, 2021
EP. 194 The Nest: Goodbye 2020
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Join in and say goodbye 2020. We’ll get you started… The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Jan 01, 2021
EP. 193 Best To The Nest: Happy Body with Intuitive Eating
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We welcome Liz Weinke, MA, LPC to BTTN to explore the practice of intuitive eating. Peak diet chatter starts now as we approach the New Year. Let’s explore another way. This is part one of our discussion about body image, self image and food.  Liz is a therapist and intuitive eating counselor @venturetherapy. You can find more about Liz @mamaste_well on instagram or at Venture Therapy.   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Dec 29, 2020
EP. 192 The Nest: December Love List
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Merry Christmas everybody! We hope that your December is filled with everything on your love list!  All I Want For Christmas is You Closet Confessions: Trinny Woodall @trinnywoodall  Love Actually   Magic Spoon Cereal    Bloom Handmade Blanket   Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil  
Dec 24, 2020
EP. 191 Best To The Nest: Merry Christmas 2020!
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Don’t miss this very special holiday episode! And thank you all for being a bright light of 2020. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong comfortable beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Dec 22, 2020
EP. 190 The Nest: Relaxation Rituals
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We’re just trying to figure out how to take the edge off at the end of day… Here’s how we’re coping.  Dry Farm Wines  Cosmic Cocoa  A Wold of Calm   Lemon Laine  
Dec 17, 2020
EP. 189 Best To The Nest: Drinking While Momming
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The statistics are shocking: The Year of Drinking Dangerously   We’re talking about how we approach alcohol, quarantine pressures and motherhood. Lots to think about on this one. 
Dec 15, 2020
EP. 188 The Nest: December Watch, Read, Listen
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Goooood suggestions this month:  Watch:  Layer Cake on Showtime   Virgin River on Netflix  Read:  Untamed Glennon Doyle   Intutive Eating   Listen:  La La Land Original Movie Soundtrack  Listen/Watch: Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions on Disney +  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to  
Dec 10, 2020
EP. 187 Best to The Nest: Peaceful Parenting
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Okay, so there’s no way we can run book club right now, so how about a quote club instead? Here is the first one from Parenting for a Peaceful World by Robin Grille: “Whenever we impose our own purpose on our children, our plans tend to backfire. Children want to be seen for the totality of their being-they resist and rightly so our fervent hopes that they become good doctors, lawyers, humanitarians, or nice people. We smother them with our expectations . Our children do not want to be our projects. They want to be enjoyed and related to for who they are at any given moment, as if who they are now and who they are becoming in this instant is all they will ever be. They want to get to know us as real people. And they need us to remain open to whom they are as individuals: almost always they will surprise us, confound our expectations. Children are not adults-in-the-making; they are not clay to be molded. They are children, and that is that. Our task is to wonder at them, to learn about ourselves through our relationships with them. It is also important to remind ourselves that children are not “them”-they are “us.” We have felt what they feel, yearned for what they yearn for-and if we are honest with ourselves...still do.” Let’s discuss.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Dec 08, 2020
EP. 186 The Nest: Second Rise
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Time to bake, ya’ll!  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Artisan Bread In Five   Loaf Pans  Bread Lame   Bread Rising Basket   Dutch Oven   Raisenne Dough Riser  
Dec 03, 2020
EP. 185 Best To The Nest: Sourdough Starter
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How can baking bread transport us? Amanda Paa from the blog www.heartbeetkitchen.com shares her secrets to gre at sourdough bread. Find everything you need to know to join us on our sourdough “journey.”  Buy Starter  Instagram  
Dec 01, 2020
EP. 184 The Nest: Happy Thanksgiving
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It’s a rollicking recipe episode filled with gnudi and spatchcocking. We’re happy to share a couple of recipes:  Sage Gnudi and Butternut Squash Coulis:   Vegan Ham  Macaroni and Cheese   Dry-Brining   Roz’s Tortilla Soup SOUP 2 tbsp olive oil 7 ounce can La Costena chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (warning: this makes it super spicy, I use half and it still has kick!) 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 onion, cut into chunks 1 large clove of garlic 6 cups chicken stock 2 cups water 1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken 1 30 ounce can black beans 1 30 ounce can garbanzo beans 1 30 ounce can kidney beans 1 16 ounce bag frozen corn TO SERVE Sopa (Mexican rice) sour cream grated cheese
Nov 26, 2020
EP. 183 Best To The Nest: Thanksgiving 2020
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We are the baby owl in the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Forgive us, but WTF? Thanksgiving 2020. Just listen for a couple of laughs. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Nov 24, 2020
EP. 182 The Nest: Put Your Shopping Pants On!
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It’s our shout out to some companies that we love this holiday season. You can find them all here:   Del Bac Classic Whiskey   Chris Bianco’s Pizzas   Market House Collaborative - Michelle Gayer    Nickichicki Knitwear  Golden Fig  Christopher and Banks  Patagonia  
Nov 19, 2020
EP. 181 Best To The Nest: Power Shopping
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Laura Lemon joins us to talk about being a small business owner during COVID. It has taken compassion, creativity, and strength to keep her business, Lemon Laine, alive. She has launched a new membership concept for her shop and we are thrilled to share it with all of you. Find out more: Lemon Laine  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Nov 17, 2020
EP. 180 The Nest: November Watch, Read, Listen
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The months of isolation are just flying by! If you have any extra time, this is what we’re doing to pass the time. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  The 100-Mile Thanksgiving   Sourdough Bread Recipes   The Okee Dokee Brothers  
Nov 12, 2020
EP. 179 Best To The Nest: Shock Absorbers
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We’re having an emotional conversation about women as the shock absorbers for families through the COVID crisis. The conversation is inspired by this article in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/parenting/working-moms-job-loss-coronavirus.html  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Nov 10, 2020
EP. 178 The Nest: November Love List
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We’re just chatting away as if the world is just as it should be. Isn’t that what building a nest is all about? Feeling cozy, safe and loved. Enjoy the November Love List! Proof Bread  Hickory-Smoked Meats  Broccoli Cheddar Soup   Spices  
Nov 05, 2020
EP. 177 Best To The Nest: Plus One
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The band is back together, plus one! We’re catching up and wondering about the magic of motherhood. Fatigue, chaos, relationship stress, but look what we get for all the trouble. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Nov 03, 2020
EP. 176 The Nest: Spa Day Friday
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Guest host Ian Punnett and I exchange ideas of our perfect nighttime rituals. The common thread? CBD everything!  Check out some of our favorites:  AM/PM Formula   Murad Hydro-Glow Aqua Peel   Salt Scrub   Loofah   Pain-relief Lotion   Peony Body Oil  
Oct 29, 2020
EP. 175 Best To The Nest: Leadership Lessons
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Guest host Ian Punnett shares leadership lessons from his new book, How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In. Ian is a writer, professor, professional talker, father and husband. He shares his insights on how we can help our children understand what it means to be a good leader and how to recognize good leadership. And of course because we’re married, this one has all the potential to go off the rails at any moment. Find out more about the book here: www.themosesbook.com   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Oct 27, 2020
EP. 174 The Nest: October Watch, Read, Listen
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It’s a special Punnett edition of Watch, Read, Listen. Ian Punnett is filling in for Elizabeth while she takes some time with her THREE children and Jay. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Watch:  John Malkovich on Being John Malkovich-A conversation with John Hodgman  The Frozen Ground   Read: Late-Life Love: A Memoir by Susan Gubar   How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In  Listen: This Will Be Our Year, The Zombies   https://wildcat919.com/ 
Oct 22, 2020
EP. 173 Best To The Nest: Yes, Sir
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Ian Punnett fills in for Elizabeth this week while she continues to hang with her family. So much to chat about. Ian is a writer, professor and professional talker, but his primary responsibility is to make me happy. And then there’s the children. We’re talking about fatherhood and Ian’s NEW book, How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In. Find more here: The Moses Book  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Oct 20, 2020
EP. 172 The Nest: October Love List
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Consistently inconsistent. That was our radio show motto, and it still works for the podcast. Have a little listen! It’s our October Love List:  Svens Clogs  100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer   Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe from Robin Asbell   Eufy RoboVac  Chicago Adventures  
Oct 15, 2020
EP.171 Best To The Nest: COVID Savings
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We are saddened by the deaths of so many loved ones in the last ten months of the pandemic, and we are acutely aware of the financial struggles that it has forced upon us. So today, we’re trying to find the platinum linings of this pandemic. We turn the conversation to one way that you can fight for the safety and security of your family. Save. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Oct 13, 2020
EP. 170 The Nest: A Little To Real
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We were able to record a couple of episodes of The Nest before Elizabeth went on maternity leave. She is happy and home with Jay, Bernie, Franklin and HEATHCLIFF! We hope you enjoy a quick update of the craziness that preceded Heathcliff’s birth. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 
Oct 08, 2020
EP. 169 Best To The Nest: Picture It
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Hey Nesters, there’s a BABY. Here’s Elizabeth’s announcement: We are so happy to welcome Heathcliff Karl Reimers into our family! Heathcliff was born on Saturday morning, October 3rd weighing 7 lb 14 oz and measuring 20 inches long. Bernie and Frankie are beyond in love with their new little brother and we are so happy he’s finally here. Thank you for all of the well wishes and prayers and so much gratitude to the staff at the Mother Baby Center at Abbott in Minneapolis - we’ve delivered all of our babies there and have received such amazing care! Please enjoy this latest episode of BTTN recorded just days before the fabulous birth of Heathcliff! 
Oct 06, 2020
EP. 168 The Nest: September Watch, Read, Listen
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My goodness, September has been busy, but here’s our WRL:  Watch: Crashing on Netflix Yellowstone on Peacock Network or Paramount  Read: The Tender Bar by JR Moehringer  Tender by Nigel Slater   Listen: Lyle Lovett, My Baby Don’t Tolerate Becoming by Michelle Obama  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   
Oct 01, 2020
EP. 167 Best To The Nest: Crystal Clarity
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We’re curious about crystals and the energy they may hold for us. Who doesn’t want to surround themselves with some good energy right now? We talk with Kristen Brown from  http://namasync.com/ and https://kristenbrownpresents.com/ as she gives a beginner’s tutorial on rocks and drops a few conversational gems about emotional growth and pattern interruptions. So good.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Sep 29, 2020
EP. 166 The Nest: Feathering the Nest
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Today is the DAY and we’re making suggestions on the “must-haves” for bringing home baby. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Check these “essentials” out:  Cloth diaper service   Baby K'tan   Ergobaby carrier   Postpartum leggings   Mamaroo   Silver Cross Balmoral Stroller   Watch here: Ford created a crib 
Sep 24, 2020
EP. 165 Best To The Nest: Baby Talk
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The Baby is on his/her way and one of us is calmer than the other. Join us for a chat about how we prepare our homes for a new little one. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Sep 22, 2020
EP. 164 The Nest: Creating Connection
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We're chatting about a couple of ideas on how families can create connections during the semi-lockdown:   Classic Outdoor Games for Kids  Twister Game  Massage Table  Little Giraffe Blankets   Beeswax Candles   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Sep 17, 2020
EP. 163 Best To The Nest: #2020 Problems
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Dr. Heidi Croatt is back to help us navigate communication issues caused by the pandemic. How do we help our children grow and thrive when they no longer have easy communication and hugs from friends, and extended family, and teachers. Dr. Croatt is a professor of Communication Studies teaching courses in interpersonal communication and relationships. She received a PhD from the University of Minnesota and has been active in the field of family communication for more than 15 years. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Sep 15, 2020
EP. 162 The Nest: The Reading List
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In Episode 161, we talked about the importance of sitting in pain and working through to the other side of it. Here’s a reading list of sorts, of writers who eloquently share their stories of surviving life.  Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh   The Tender Bar: A Memoir by  JR Moehringer   Blue Days, Black Nights: A Memoir by Ron  Nyswaner   The Year of Magical Thinking  by Joan Didion    The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Sep 10, 2020
EP. 161 Best To The Nest: Toxic Positivity
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We’re inspired this week by: Toxic Positivity article   It’s a bit of a conversational round-about this week as we talk about communication and the hurt that comes when we don’t do it effectively or empathetically. You can always share your thoughts @besttonest on Facebook and Instagram.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Sep 08, 2020
EP. 160 The Nest: The Tools
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It’s never too late to find a new passion. Here are a couple of tips and tools.   Deep-Seat Garden Kneeler  Weck Jars  Sophie Conran Ultimate Garden Tool Set  Pocket Pruners  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Sep 03, 2020
EP. 159 Best To The Nest: The Harvest
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We’re harvesting from our gardens, but other than tomatoes, what else will we reap? According to a new British best-seller, The Well-Gardened Mind, so much more. We discuss. No tears.  The Well-Gardened Mind  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Sep 01, 2020
EP. 158 The Nest: Adult School Supplies
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Click away on all of our favorites! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Composition Notebooks   Notecards/Calling Card   Levi’s   Everlane Black Turtleneck  Austin Fowler Briggs Bag  The Daily Page Planner -- use code NEST10 for 10% off!  Yeti RAMBLER 10 OZ LOWBALL WITH ST ANDARD LID
Aug 27, 2020
EP. 157 Best To The Nest: Guilty Pleasures
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Guilty pleasures is the theme, so you’d think we’d have a fun little discussion about Naked and Afraid, The Bachelor or chocolate cake. Well, nope. We wander through patriarchy, equal rights, equal pay, resentment, feminism and almost veer off into the restructuring of maternity leave in America. And we laugh… Sarah Von Bargen is our guest. Check out her work at yesandyes.org.   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Aug 25, 2020
EP. 156 The Nest: The August Love List
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Follow us into the end of summer with the August love list:  @satiregram Great instagram follow! Pukka tea Chamomile, vanilla, manuka honey   Bric’s luggage   Chameleon Coffee Concentrate   Summer Tomatoes -- Valencia Orange, Yellow Teardrop and Sweet 100 My Herbed Potato Salad Recipe It’s all in the The Nest. That’s our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  
Aug 20, 2020
EP. 155 Best To the Nest: Beacon Babies
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We are eagerly awaiting new baby Ries! We are also inspired by @carsondaly with his thoughts about his new baby girl: www.today.com  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.    
Aug 18, 2020
EP. 154 The Nest: August Watch, Read, Listen
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Wrapping up the summer with a strong Watch, Read, Listen! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Watch:  Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way  The People vs OJ Simpson  Read: New Yorker: Protest Delivered the 19th Amendment   Achtung Baby: An American Mom on the German Art of Raising Self-Reliant Children  Listen: The Greatest Showman   Folklore  
Aug 13, 2020
EP. 153 Best To The Nest: Be a Leader, Raise a Leader
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Leadership coach Jo Saxton joins the conversation. She is an author, speaker, and podcaster. She is asking the big questions: Where do you have influence? Who were you before anybody told you who you were supposed to be? Great chat and some really good laughs!  Find out more about Jo here: josaxton.com   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Aug 11, 2020
EP. 152 The Nest: Teach Me
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Author/Educator Meredith Sinclair sticks around The Nest to share wisdom with parents struggling with teaching at home. To find out more about Meredith go to: Meredith Plays and her book Well Played.   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful And delicious things that make our home just where we want to be
Aug 06, 2020
EP. 151 Best To The Nest: Homeward Bound
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The back-to-school season has never felt like this. It’s a mixture of fear, anger, anticipation and sadness. We’re talking to author Meredith Sinclair about how her family is navigating all those emotions. She is an educator, author and lifestyle expert. Click here for: Her most recent appearance on the Today show and her book Well Played.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Aug 04, 2020
EP. 150 The Nest: Everyday Tools
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Straight from Dr. Bobbi Wegner. These are the apps she recommends to help manage stress and all that comes with it!  Acupressure: Heal Yourself https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/acupressureBhealByourself/id429680650 (iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ammobile.acupressure (Android) Headspace: Meditation & Mindfulness https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/headspace.comBmeditationBmindfulness/id493145008 (iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android&hl=en (Android) Relax Melodies https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relaxBmelodiesBwhiteBnoise/id314498713?mt=8 (iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ipnossoft.rma.free&hl=en (Android) Self Help for Anxiety Management
Jul 30, 2020
EP. 149 Best To The Nest: Name, Notice, Tolerate, Accept
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Dr. Bobbi Wegner is back to help us improve our mind/body connection. She is a clinical psychologist who focuses on the impact of stress on parents, kids, and families. She teaches at Harvard in Human Development and Psychology at Harvard and is cofounder of nouVenu (NEW V ENU), an online platform that supports modern parents and families. Learn more about Dr. Wegner’s work here: https://nouvenu.com/  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  
Jul 28, 2020
EP. 148 The Nest: July Watch, Read, Listen
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July people! it’s July! We’re clearly in a serious mood, so if you are too, take a look at the ways you can finish the month strong! Watch: “Hannah”   https://www.amazon.com/Hanna-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B005CMSDLE “Athlete A” https://www.netflix.com/title/81034185 “Babysitters Club”  https://www.netflix.com/title/81005407 Read: “All My Sons” Arthur Miller  https://frielingretc.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/all-my-sons-script.pdf “White Fragility”  https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414 Listen: The Daily from the New York Times (podcast) “New Insights About the Coronavirus” July 6 
Jul 23, 2020
EP. 147 Best To The Nest: Wishful Thinking
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It’s back to school time. Or is it? We chat about how we're feeling about the decision parents are going to have to make in the next couple of weeks. We're also inspired by the New Yorker article below to reimagine the classes offered in high school. Fun.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  To laugh, read this: Subjects I wish My High School Had Offered  
Jul 21, 2020
EP. 146 The Nest: The July Love List
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We’re sharing some of our Instagram fun follows. Change up your feed!  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  And here they are: @diane_keaton @misfithistory @women_ofhistory @sharethemicmn @josaxton @thedrippingroot  @themochagardener
Jul 16, 2020
EP. 145 Best to the Nest: Be a Julie
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Elizabeth is on the The Kelly Clarkson Show and it’s a big, darn deal. Join our conversation about fat shaming, dysfunctional behavior and kindness. Whew.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Elizabeth talk about it here: https://www.twincitieslive.com/only-on-tcl/13245/7-8-host-chat/ 
Jul 14, 2020
EP. 144 THE NEST: Roll Out the Mat
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Annalicia Niemela from exercise180.com stuck around f or The Nest to pass along the tools she uses to feel good. Don’t we all want Yoga toes… The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Check these out:  Manduka PRO Yoga Mats  GoFit Massage Ball  YogaToes 
Jul 09, 2020
EP. 143 Best To The Nest: Long Haul vs. Quick Fix
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So good. Annalicia Niemela is back to sort through the language of life. If you are feeling a bit spin-ney, a bit out of control, this is the conversation you’ll want to hear. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  For more of information about Annalicia, go to: www.exercise180.com 
Jul 07, 2020
EP. 142 The Nest: Summer Essentials
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Happy 4th of July! Mask up and go out and play! We’re listing some of our summer essentials. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Summer Essentials: Roasting Skewers - Extendable Rotating Marshmallow Roasting Sticks   Splash Pad  Victory Blanket   REI Co-op Camp Tarp 16   Sunscreen - BeautyCounter and All Good Sun   Sun Protective Clothing 
Jul 02, 2020
EP. 141 Best To The Nest: Next Big Thing
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What will you be doing when you are 68? What are you doing now to make sure that you are ready. Today we’re talking about making a long-view plan. Also, there’s a little bonus rant in the middle. Love those.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  Read this for inspiration: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/08/science/challenger-deep-kathy-sullivan-astronaut.html#:~:text=Astronaut%20Kathy%20Sullivan%20Becomes%20First,Deep%20%2D%20The%20New%20York%20Times 
Jun 30, 2020
EP. 140 The Nest: Baby-Baby
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Three sisters, three babies and lots of fabo-baby gear. It’s time for a quick chat on the Nest. It’s our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Cool Baby Stuff:  Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper Premiere Series   Doona Liki Trike   LaVie Warming Lactation Massager   Stoke high chair   foldable stroller   Diaper Clutch  
Jun 25, 2020
EP. 139 Best To The Nest: Mama
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Soooo…this is sad, but important. We want you all to take a moment to talk to your families about what it means to get sick right now. In many cities, hospitals are still a bit overwhelmed, so it’s time, as best you can, to come up with a family strategy. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Jun 23, 2020
EP. 138 The Nest: De-stressing
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We hope you all are staying safe and well. How are you caring for yourself and your family? The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Here is how we’re de-stressing: Scentered Sleep Well Therapy Balm    Ananda Hemp 125 MG CBD oil topical OR shop Lemon Laine   Bach Rescue Remedy    Sound Machine   Acupressure Mat   Murshroom Coffee 
Jun 18, 2020
EP. 137 Best To The Nest: Parenting in a Pandemic
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Parenting is challenging enough -- add in a global pandemic and many families feel like they're barely treading water. Today's guest is Dr. Bobbi Wegner. She's a Supervising Clinical Psychologist at Boston Behavioral Medicine, a Lecturer at Harvard and the co-founder of a new web site that connects families to parenting coaches. If you've been feeling like you're not the parent, partner or person you want to be during this uncertain time, this conversation is for you.  NouVenu is offering a free 30 minute coaching session -- check out their web site for more information!  
Jun 16, 2020
EP. 136 The Nest: June Watch, Read, Listen
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It’s time again for WATCH, READ, LISTEN on The Nest, our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Here’s what we’re doing this month:  "Fleabag"  Jerry Seinfeld “23 Hours to Kill” comedy special on Netflix   "13th"   Hidden Valley Road  Clean Eating Magazine  Eating Well  1619 Podcast  White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo  
Jun 11, 2020
EP. 135 Best To The Nest: I Do It!
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We’re exploring what it means to have an effective conversation about race in our communities. Seena Hodges joins the conversation today. She is the founder of The Woke Coach™. Seena facilitate s conversations about equity, diversity, inclusion, education and empowerment. She can inspire all of us to open our hearts and minds to a deeper understanding of racial injustice. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Jun 09, 2020
EP. 134 The Nest: June Love List
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We’re listing the things we love right now—actually mostly the people we are loving right now! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be.  And check these out:  Wooden Letter Organizer   We Love Lake Street   The Sanctuary  
Jun 04, 2020
EP. 133: Best to the Nest: Listen
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We are having the conversation that many of you are having in your homes—injustice, fear, sadness and hope. Join ours and send us your thoughts in the Facebook group or on Instagram @besttothenest. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
Jun 02, 2020
EP. 132 The Nest: Know Your Maker
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Following a friend’s recommendation is the best way to get to know the talented makers in any community. So friends, we’ve got some suggestions for you. Check these out:  Carolina's Chocolate  H&H Honey  Butcher Box  Veggie Buds Club  Yellow Hutch Farm 
May 28, 2020
EP. 131 Best to the Nest: EE-I-EE-Ohhhhh…
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Karen Weiss and her family live and work on Little Foot Farm in Afton, MN ra ising heritage hogs, grass fed beef and lamb along with vegetables, herbs and fruit. It’s a truly beautiful farm where the animals live outside, the family lives on site and something is always growing -- even in the dead of a Minnesota winter. Today we’re talking about why small farms like Karen’s are so important and how a relationship with where your food comes from can change the way you cook and eat in your home.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  Little Foot Farm Facebook  Little Foot Farm YouTube  Best to the Nest Zoom Happy Hour  Win a chance to chat with Best to the Nest's Elizabeth Ries and Margery Punnett in their Zoom Happy Hour on Thursday, June 11 from 5-6pm! 20 winners will be invited to join an hour long Zoom meeting room chat with Elizabeth, Margery, and 19 other Best to the Nest listeners. You'll talk about whatever is on your minds, ask questions, and discuss bringing your best to the nest. Once selected, PodMN will send you the necessary zoom instructions. You don't need to have a webcam to participate, but it would be great if you did so Elizabeth and Margery can see all of your smiling faces! If you don't have a webcam you will be able to call into a phone number. To win: Be logged in on the PodMN app (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store) and listen to 30 minutes daily of the Best to the Nest podcast on the PodMN app and earn a chance to win. When you listen for at least 30 minutes in a day you will get one entry towards the prize! Contest ends May 31, 2020 at 11:45pm.  
May 26, 2020
EP. 130 The Nest: COVID Prep
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One of us is a little more anxious than the other about the next couple of months. How are we continuing to stock our homes to fight the Corona virus? You’ll hear two different perspectives on this episode of The Nest.  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be germ free!  Finger pulse oximeter   AirLife Volumetric Incentive Spirometer   UV Sanitizers   Organic Hand Sanitizer  Babyganics Wipes 
May 21, 2020
EP. 129 Best To The Nest: Say What?
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Oh my gosh, we’re looking back on our high school graduations and college days and thinking about all the graduating seniors and their parents. What should parents say? How should they help their young adults cope? What are the right choices? Lots of questions. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
May 19, 2020
EP. 128 The Nest: May Watch, Read, Listen
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It’s time again for WATCH, READ, LISTEN on The Nest, our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Here’s what we’re devouring this month:  Watch: The Last Dance on ESPN  A Million Little Things on ABC  Read: Letters From Thailand   Let It Rot  Listen: Glee: The Complete Season Two   It’s A Great Day to be Alive by Travis Tritt 
May 14, 2020
EP. 127 Best To The Nest: Build Your Nest
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Teacher and entrepreneur Jill Miller joins us to talk about the power of building. She is the owner of Projects in Person in Hopkins, Minnesota. Her project-based workshops teach basic building skills. Find out more: www.projectsinperson.com  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
May 12, 2020
EP. 126 The Nest: The May Love List
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We’re listing the things we love right now—Mother’s Day gifts to give and receive. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be.  Margery: The New Healthy Bread in Five   Gardenia Blooming Shrub  Pajamas  Linen Bedding  Pink Velvet Slippers  Elizabeth: Flower CSA  MasterClass  
May 07, 2020
EP. 125 Best to the Nest: A Great Bake
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Eva Sabet joins us today. She is a fabulous baker and the owner of Swedish Crown Bakery in Anoka, Minnesota. She is talented and so thoughtful about ingredients and intention while she bakes and chats about how all of that translates to taste. This is such a yummy conversation. Find out more here: http://swedishcrownbakery.com/  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
May 05, 2020
EP. 124 The Nest:
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Apr 30, 2020
EP. 123 Best To The Nest:
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Apr 28, 2020
EP. 122 The Nest: Chickens, Gardens and Bread--Part 2
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Today we talk supplies for Chickens, Gardens and Bread! And that is what we do in The Nest. It’s our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Chicken Resources: Egg Plant Supply and A Chicken in Every Yard  Garden Resources: Gardeners and Seed Savers  Bread: https://artisanbreadinfive.com/  
Apr 23, 2020
EP. 121 Best To The Nest: Chickens, Gardens, Bread
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Make your home take care of you! That’s the conversation we’re having, and it makes sooooo much sense. What is it really like to have chickens in yard? A garden growing in the yard? And a fresh loaf of bread in the oven. That is the life…Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Apr 21, 2020
EP. 120 The Nest: Watch, Read, Listen
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It’s time again for WATCH, READ, LISTEN on The Nest, our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Here’s what we’re consuming this month:  Watch: Season 3 Ozark on Netflix  Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu   Read: Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family   The Mama Natural Week-By-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland   Listen: I Am Sam Soundtrack   Maybe You Should Talk to Someone -- Lori Gottlieb  
Apr 16, 2020
EP. 119 Best To The Nest: Grateful and Grieving
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It is an understatement to say that these are complicated times. In all of this sad mess, we search for balance. We discuss what we're grateful for and what we're grieving. Yes, she’s talking about gratitude. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Apr 14, 2020
EP. 118 The Nest: The Love List
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We’re listing the things we love right now. Easy. Fun. Sparks of joy!  Trader Joe's Ginger Syrup (if you can't find it at the store) -- here's a recipe!    Haagen Daz Crispy Trio Layers: Salted Caramel & Chocolate   Target Rain Boots   Ilia Beauty  Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40   Yogi Peach Detox Tea   Chicken Daffodil Yellow Sloggers  
Apr 09, 2020
EP. 117 Best To The Nest: Finding Faith
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How are we supposed to cope in a pandemic? We have worries about the people we love, worries about job security, worries about our retirement funds? Today we talk about faith with our guest Reverend Doctor Ian Punnett. He is the author of How to Pray When You’re Pissed at God and is married to one of us. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
Apr 07, 2020
EP. 116 The Nest: #shortlistofgoodthings
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Oh come on, play along with us. One of our favorite writers @stephaniemarch started the #shortlistofgoodthings. We talk about ours, but we would love to see yours. Please post on instagram and tag @besttothenest, @itsmemargery, @elizries and of course @stephaniemarch! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be.
Apr 02, 2020
EP. 115 Best To The Nest: The Great Lie
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. How about this headline: How the Corona Virus Exposes the Great Lie of Modern Motherhood. Today we discuss!  
Mar 31, 2020
EP. 114 The Nest: Body BOOST
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Let’s strengthen our IMMUNE systems everybody! We are joined by Senia Mae. She is a licensed acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Her clinic Healing InSight in St. Paul helps people with everything from fertility to pain relief. She also joined us for episode 25 of Best to the Nest for an episode called “ANXIETY” -- which has been one of our most downloaded episodes. Find more information about Senia here: https://healinginsightonline.com/  
Mar 26, 2020
EP. 113 Best To The Nest: For Everything, There Is a Season
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Oh my…here we go. We’re having a great conversation with Senia Mae. Senia Mae is a licensed acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Her clinic Healing InSight in St. Paul helps people with everything from fertility to pain relief. She joined us for episode 25 of Best to the Nest for an episode called “ANXIETY” -- which has been one of our most downloaded episodes. Find more information about Senia here: https://healinginsightonline.com/  
Mar 24, 2020
EP. 112 The Nest: Watch, Read, Listen
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. It’s a perfect time for friend recommendations! Here are ours:  WATCH Margery  The Way Back Soon to be on HBO+ Elizabeth  Love is Blind Netflix  READ Margery Letters from Thailand Translated by Susan Kepner  Elizabeth  Untamed By Glennon Doyle  Audible  LISTEN Margery  Feels Like Home, Norah Jones Elizabeth  “The Man,” Taylor Swift
Mar 19, 2020
EP. 111 Best To The Nest: Weathering the Storm
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We start the podcast with these words of comfort from Roman Catholic Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, “Home is the safest place to weather a storm.” We hope that this podcast has helped you prepare you nest to weather the storm.
Mar 17, 2020
EP. 110 The Nest: Dreaming of Mac and Cheese
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Share your favorite food memories with us on Facebook or Instagram. Ours start with Betty Crocker and the Highland Grill sweet potato fries. 
Mar 12, 2020
EP. 109 Best To The Nest: Home Is Where the Kitchen Is
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Amy Thielen is here! Yay! She is a chef, a TV cook, and a two-time James Beard Award-winning writer. She’s the author of The New Midwestern Table (a cookbook) and Give a Girl a Knife (a memoir). After ten years cooking in New York City restaurants, Amy returned to Northern Minnesota with her artist husband Aaron to a rural Park Rapids home that he built. She writes, cooks and gardens -- and is at home in the kitchen.
Mar 10, 2020
EP. 108 The Nest: Who's Influencing YOU?
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We share the influencers that bring us joy on Instagram!
Mar 05, 2020
EP. 107 Best To The Nest: Influence Everything
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are joined by Sara Bartlett to talk about influencer content and culture. She is a frequent Twin Cities Live regular and spent a decade as a plus size fashion blogger. Big questions and a couple of answers on this one…
Mar 03, 2020
EP. 106 The Nest: Watch, Read, Listen
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re sharing what we’re watching, reading and listening to. If you’ve got a little free time, check out our suggestions for this month’s WRL:  WATCH Elizabeth  Morning Show  Apple + Margery  Law and Order SVU Season 1  Hulu  READ Elizabeth:  Open Book Jessica Simpson   Margery: Talkling to Strangers Malcom Gladwell   LISTEN Margery Harry Styles The Chain  Harry Styles Still the One  Harry Styles Sign of the Times   Carpool Karaoke with Jame Corden  
Feb 27, 2020
EP. 105 Best To The Nest: Start With Why
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Each of your kids will cost you close to a quarter of a million dollars to raise. So today, we’re chatting about the questions we should be asking before we have children, but it feels a little awkward.  How much does it cost to raise a child  
Feb 25, 2020
EP. 104 The Nest: A Little Love and Soup
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Our homes are filled with fevers, coughing and soup. The ancient Romans had a formula for health and wellness, at least according to: Italy Magazine or take Elizabeth's advice for Cecils Deli.  
Feb 20, 2020
EP. 103 Best To The Nest: Thank You
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Do you want a career, a couple of babies AND a successful relationship with your mate? We think that equation should start with a big thank you! Read here for the article that inspired this equation.  
Feb 18, 2020
EP. 102 The Nest: Happy Valentine’s Day
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Tradition is the way to go on this holiday! Listen and see what we’re talking about.
Feb 13, 2020
EP. 101 Best To The Nest: It’s Complicated
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We’re talking about grieving, saying good-bye, and coping with estrangement. It was a tough start to 2020, but as always we talk our way through it.
Feb 11, 2020
EP. 100 The Nest: A Spritz of Lemon
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. When was the last time you had a conversation about lemon curd and scones??? Join ours. Find the recipes here: Lemon Curd and Cranberry Orange Scones  
Feb 06, 2020
EP. 99 Best To The Nest: Here Comes the Sun
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We’re chatting about the ways to bring sun into your life even when nature isn’t cooperating. Spa anyone?
Feb 04, 2020
EP. 98 The Nest: The Essential Girl Trip
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We have very different experiences when it comes to girl trips, but we do have suggestions! If you’re ready for some fun or a day at the spa, we’ve got a couple of suggestions.
Jan 23, 2020
EP. 97 Best To The Nest: Choosing Your Family
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We’re thinking hard this week about our families of origin. Inspired by the royal drama Megxit, how should we think about our own families? What boundaries do we have a right to create when building our nests?
Jan 21, 2020
EP. 96 The Nest: Watch, Read, Listen
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re sharing what we’re watching, reading and listening to. If you’ve got a little free time, check out our suggestions for this month’s WRL:  Marriage Story  Kate & Leopold  The Cancer Revolution  The Atlantic: The Miseducation of the American Boy   The Gold Digger Podcast  Walk The Line 
Jan 16, 2020
EP. 95 Best To The Nest: BREATHE
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Heidi Croatt. The topic: How do we She teach our children to make good decisions. It’s such a good conversation, no matter what age your children are.  Dr. Croatt regularly speaks to parenting groups through her education program 'Beyond Birds & Bees: Communicating Your Values to Raise Sexually Healthy Kids.’ She provides parents information and guidelines on how to communicate with their children, of all ages, about sex. Find out more about Dr. Croatt here: 
Jan 14, 2020
EP. 94 The Nest: The True Cost
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re sharing our little habits that will make our homes more sustainable. We’re trying…little by little.  Bees Wrap  Mightynest  The True Cost 
Jan 09, 2020
EP. 93 Best To The Nest: New Year’s Affirmations
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. It’s a new decade and we are determined to feel good. Ask yourself this question: What did you do really well in 2019 that you will continue to do in 2020? No resolutions for us, just affirmations!  BTTN Play of the Day: Good Day 
Jan 07, 2020
EP. 92 Best To The Nest: The Sweet Spot
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Yikes! It’s almost 2020 people! Let’s do a couple of cleansing breaths and spend some time with our fabulous friend Annalicia Niemela. Annalicia Niemela’s groundbreaking philosophy helps people find their unique healthy-living sweet spot and it involves a Venn diagram. Yay!  Find out more about Annalicia here: www.exercise180.com 
Dec 31, 2019
EP. 91 The Nest: A Mermaid Tail, A Princess Dress and a Yo-Yo
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We share what went under our trees and hope that all of you had very happy holidays!
Dec 26, 2019
EP. 90 Best To The Nest: A Not-So-Perfect Christmas
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. As we make the final preparations for Christmas, we remind ourselves to slow down, laugh, and take in the moments that really matter.
Dec 24, 2019
EP. 89 The Nest: Buy Once, Buy Right
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re chatting about what it means to live a non-disposable life. For us, it starts with buy once, buy right. We’re sharing products and laughs.  Find out more about what we love: Bric's Milano, Avocado Mattresses, Vitamix, PackIt Lunch Bag 
Dec 19, 2019
EP. 88 Best To The Nest: Fewer Better
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Anna Hillegass joins us to share her philosophy on home. She is the owner of The Foundry Home Goods store in Minneapolis where they sell “simple, useful and beautiful objects for the home.”  See her shop here: https://www.thefoundryhomegoods.com/ 
Dec 17, 2019
EP. 87 The Nest: Watch, Read, Listen
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. If you’ve got a little free time, check these out: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Biggest Little Farm, Give a Girl a Knife, Watermelon Sugar, Sign of the Times, and Home for Christmas.  
Dec 12, 2019
EP. 86 Best to the Nest: Growing through Grief
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. With the holidays all around us, we wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts about loss and grief, and we are joined by Sarah Longacre. She is the founder of Blooma. Blooma is an amazing place where mothers are empowered and supported during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Sarah is a mother to Metta and angel baby Sophia Love. She shares her story of loss and helps us understand how to support friends and family in times of grief.  Find out more about Sarah here: Blooma.com  
Dec 10, 2019
EP. 85 The Nest: Chickie-Chicks!
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We have just a couple more thoughts about kindness and the holiday season. Suggestion here: Heifer 
Dec 05, 2019
EP. 84 Best To The Nest: Try A Little Kindness
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. How do you think kind humans are created? Is it nature or nurture? What should you do to raise a kind child? We think the answer starts with something very simple. That’s the chat this week. Read: Teaching Kids Kindness and American's Epidemic of Unkindness  Listen: Try A Little Kindness 
Dec 03, 2019
EP. 83 The Nest: Happy Thanksgiving!
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re sharing our recipes for a very happy Thanksgiving and hoping all of you are surrounded by the people you love and lots of laughter!  Patti Labell's Mac and Cheese 
Nov 28, 2019
EP. 82 Best To The Nest: Whoopsie…
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’re talking about gratitude this week, but we may have gotten a bit sidetracked. Hang with us and much gratitude will come in the end, and isn’t that the way it’s supposed to be? Benefits of Gratitude  Benefits of Practicing Gratitude 
Nov 26, 2019
EP. 81 The Nest: Out of the Vault
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. What an exhilarating time to be a parent of young children! Disney has finally opened the vault and you can stream EVERYTHING! (Maybe you want to skip over the 70s.) We share our favs!
Nov 21, 2019
EP. 80 Best To The Nest: Tough Talks
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. This week we are joined by our very first doctor on the podcast, Dr. Heidi Croatt. She regularly speaks to parenting groups with her education program 'Beyond Birds & Bees: Communicating Your Values to Raise Sexually Healthy Kids.’ She provides parents information and guidelines on how to communicate with their children, of all ages, about sex. Find out more about Dr. Croatt here: http://www.communicatingyourvalues.com/ 
Nov 19, 2019
EP. 79 The Nest: November’s Watch, Read, Listen
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Please share your WRL picks in the Facebook group or on our posts on Instagram and Twitter!
Nov 14, 2019
EP. 78 Best To The Nest: You’ve Got a Friend in Me
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We like to think of this as a happy hour episode. We’re having a conversation about friendship just as if we were sipping wine together in Elizabeth’s kitchen. Speaking of wine, this is one we love when the weather gets chilly: Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Claret Cabernet Sauvignon, aromas of blackberries, cherries, cigar box and minerals, flavors of raspberries, cocoa and anise. Yum.  And for the kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMN4JZ8crVY 
Nov 12, 2019
EP. 77 The Nest: Winter Is Coming!
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’ve asked Kate Doubler, The Real Food RN, for her best immunity builders as we head into cold and flu season. We also share a couple of our own. For the record, here are the smoothie ingredients: Raw honey, spinach, carrots, yams, garbanzo beans, cucumber, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, aloe vera juice, orange juice, multivitamin, magnesium, select beets capsules, and flaxseed.
Nov 07, 2019
EP. 76 Best to the Nest: Well Nest
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. What’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Seriously, that is one of the most important conversations you should be having in your home, and it’s what we’re talking about with Kate Doubler, The Real Food RN. Stick to end to find out about what Kate has done to her home to truly make it a well nest! Find out more about Kate here: https://realfoodrn.com/ 
Nov 05, 2019
EP. 75 The Nest: Wardrobe Workhorses
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re chatting about the struggle with style, size and the pieces that bring us peace.  Delancey Herringbone Tight  Jackets by Marrakech  
Oct 31, 2019
EP. 74 Best to the Nest: Holistic Style
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. This is such a great conversation with Catherine Sheppard of “The Life Styled”. She is a Los Angeles based fashion stylist, blogger, fashion Feng Shui expert, and mom. We digging into the connection between shopping, style and a sense of well-being. Find out more about Catherine: Related links: https://www.thelifestyled.com/ 
Oct 29, 2019
EP. 73 The Nest: October’s Watch, Read, Listen
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Please share your picks in the Facebook group or on our posts on Instagram and Twitter! 
Oct 24, 2019
EP. 72 Best to the Nest: Roar Big
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. BOO! We’re talking Halloween, teenagers and trick-or-treating! Stop by, grab some Reese’s and enjoy.  CountryLiving Halloween 
Oct 22, 2019
EP. 71 The Nest: Get Smart
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Today, we’ve got all the tools you need to make your renovation move like an efficient solar-powered machine. Maybe not all the tools, but we will share a couple of ideas that made our renovations successful. Remember this people, be brave!  Renovation Handbook  Paint Colors  Paint Fan Deck  Marble Knobs  Brass and Acrylic  
Oct 17, 2019
EP. 70 Best to the Nest: Reno Reveal
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’ve both worked on big renovation projects, and today were sharing our best advice on how to stay on budget, how to stay married, and how to stay sane.
Oct 15, 2019
EP. 69 The Nest: Over the Rainbow
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Watercolors, cook books, Judy, Henry, Lena and Ron. What do they all have in common? Just listen when you have a moment.  Judy Garland  Porgy and Bess  Magnolia Journal  What to Cook  Watercolor Box 
Oct 10, 2019
EP. 68 Best To The Nest: Claim Your Space
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’re joined this week by Julie Burton, author of The Self-Care Solution: A Modern Mother’s Must-Have Guide to Health and Well-Being, for an important conversation about creativity. Serious stuff ladies. Pull out the wine and finger paint.
Oct 08, 2019
EP. 67 The Nest: Label of Love
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’ve got a couple of product suggestions that will help you stay organized. Guess which one of us has a label gun and actually uses it?
Oct 03, 2019
EP. 66 Best to the Nest: Tick-Tock
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Running a household is just like running a corporation. It’s all about time management and efficiency. This week we chat with The Daily Page creator Dani Bruflodt about this very big thought: How we spend our days is how we live our lives.  Manage well people! Find out more here: https://thyme-is-honey.com/ 
Oct 01, 2019
EP. 65 The Nest: September’s Watch, Read, Listen
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This a new feature we’ll do once a month. Please share your picks in the Facebook group or on our posts on Instagram and Twitter!
Sep 26, 2019
EP. 64 Best to the Nest: Secret Parenting
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Inspired by an article in Fast Company, we talk about how hard it is to blend work and family. So many women hide the responsibilities they have at home because they are afraid that they will compromise their credibility at work. That’s just the beginning of the discussion… https://www.fastcompany.com/90381091/my-mother-didnt-tell-anyone-at-work-that-she-had-kids 
Sep 24, 2019
EP. 63 The Nest: Cheap Joy
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We have a couple of ways to find happiness on a budget, and we would love to see yours. Join us on Facebook and Instagram @BesttotheNest.
Sep 19, 2019
EP. 62 Best To The Nest: How to Avoid A Hollow Existence
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Today we are talking to Sarah Von Bargen about money and her Yes and Yes blog. So many nuggets…and laughs…just look at the title of this episode!
Sep 17, 2019
EP. 61 The Nest: Time for a Talkie
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. And we love watching MOVIES. This week, we’ve got movie suggestions that may actually help your marriage. Seriously! And remember, we’re not therapists, we’ve just had some.
Sep 12, 2019
EP. 60 Best To The Nest: Who You Gonna Call?
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Who would you call if you wanted great advice about how to have a happy marriage? JLo went right to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. That’s worth a conversation!
Sep 10, 2019
EP. 59 The Nest: You Ask, We Tell
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. It was so wonderful to meet some of the Nesters at the Minnesota State Fair. Listen now to the Q & A at the Fair. Such good questions!
Sep 05, 2019
EP. 58 Best To The Nest 201
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Thank you to everyone that came out to the Minnesota State Fair for Best to the Nest LIVE. It was wonderful to chat, meet and take pictures with you. We've started a tradition, and we can’t wait to see you next year!
Sep 03, 2019
EP. 57 The Nest: See You at the Minnesota State Fair
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The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. WE are very excited that will will have a chance to MEET YOU at Minnesota State Fair. We are ready to eat. Here’s the list: Pronto Pups, Corn Dogs, Roasted Corn, Pickle Dogs, Fire Dogs, Turkey-to-Go Sandwich, Scotch Egg, Jerky, French Fries and all the new foods! Be here: KSTP Building on the corner Carnes and Chambers on the Minnesota State Fairground at 10:30 AM!
Aug 29, 2019
EP. 56 Best to the Nest: Bring Your Husband to Work Day!
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. The most beautiful things in our homes, of course, the husbands. Today, meet Jay Reimers! So many questions…
Aug 27, 2019
EP. 55 The Nest: Supplies We Need For Fall
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The Nest is our mini-sode that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Instead of back to school supplies, we’re talking about the supplies WE need to move into fall. Check out the Thyme is Honey Daily Page Notepad, boots, plaid shirts, and pajamas.  
Aug 22, 2019
EP. 54 Best to the Nest: Taking Notes!
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. If you’re dreading back to school and the homework routine, don’t worry! We’ve pulled in parenting and education expert Jenny Hanlon. And a little surprise, we both have very extreme views on this topic!
Aug 20, 2019
EP. 53 The Nest: A Little Cheese and a Couple of Peas
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’ve got some suggestions for go-to comfort food when everything else just seems like too much. And please don’t forget to visit us at the Minnesota State Fair! We would love to meet our fellow Nesters!
Aug 15, 2019
EP. 52 Best To The Nest: Parenting Hacks…kind of.
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’re chatting about taking the easy road, not the high road, when it comes to certain parts of parenting. Sometimes its okay to hire it out or simply just not do it at all. Free yourself young mothers!
Aug 13, 2019
EP. 51 The Nest: Nighty-Night
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’ve got soothing suggestions to put the whole family to bed. Find them here and then sweet dreams! Por Nuestros Ninos  Silk Pillowcase 
Aug 08, 2019
EP. 50 Best to the Nest: Wistful While You Work
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’re definitely in a musing mood. How do you savor the sweet moments of raising your children? We think rituals help, especially at bedtime. We hope you’ll share yours with us on Facebook or Instagram!
Aug 06, 2019
EP. 49 The Nest: Everybody Loves a Minibar
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We have some very definite ideas on how to create a comfy guest room. Listen and look.  Hotel Collection Bedding 
Aug 01, 2019
EP. 48 Best To The Nest: Be Our Guest! Be Our Guest!
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Open the doors and let the love in! Sometimes it can be a tricky little dance between a gracious host and a grateful guest. We’re chatting about that and why it matters! And you know which one of us has this all buttoned up!
Jul 30, 2019
EP. 47 The Nest: You May Want to Hide the Book Cover
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Love, love, love our suggestions this week. For the moms anxious about their kids going back to school check out, https://www.coreknowledge.org. And for the moms feeling a li ttle overwhelmed by their toddlers, this one is for you, http://janceedunn.net/books/how-not-to-hate-your-husband-after-kids/  
Jul 25, 2019
EP. 46 Best To The Nest: I Can't Breathe
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Join the conversation as we chat about the sometimes crushing mental load of motherhood. How do you cope when it’s overwhelming? We have some thoughts and some suggestions. Girlfriends and laughter is a good start. A light, light reading for you: A Happiness Gap Between Fathers and Mothers 
Jul 23, 2019
EP. 45 The Nest: Kitchen joie de vivre
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. After an joy-filled week in Paris, we are brainstorming on how to bring Paris back into our kitchens. Spoons and bread? Yes, these are good suggestions. Find out more here:  Spoons   Bread 
Jul 18, 2019
EP. 44 Best To The Nest: Bon Jour Chocolate Croissant
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. I called in from Paris this week, and I am hoping that I signed up for the right AT&T international plan! We’re having a really good conversation about turning our kids into travelers, eating a chocolate croissant a day, and other ways to bring a bit of Paris home.
Jul 16, 2019
EP. 43 The Nest: Don't Take the Cake
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We love cake. Enough said.  Lemon Cake 
Jul 11, 2019
EP. 42 Best To The Nest: With Heart
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We have such a wonderful guest this week. Megan Tamte wanted to change the experience of clothes shopping for women and now owns a 150-million dollar company called Evereve. She shares her wisdom on how to build a company, nurture a family, and grow spiritually all at the same time. Evereve 
Jul 09, 2019
EP. 41 The Nest: Beautiful You
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re talking about changing how we think of exercise. Here are the tools we’re using to keep moving! Peloton  Yoga 
Jul 04, 2019
EP. 40 Best To The Nest: If Not Now, When?
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Author and and former executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show Sheri Salata has lots to say about navigating life. Her book, The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation, is a memoir about the struggles Sheri faced in order to build a fully-integrated life. The conversation is sooo good.  The Beautiful No 
Jul 02, 2019
EP. 39 THE NEST: Alot of Hippie and a Little Bit of Sparkle
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re chatting about summer essentials that are making us smile! And a question to consider. What was the cool shoe when you were in high school? Elizabeth-Birkenstock. Me-Dr. Scholl Shoes. Find summer fun here:   Birkenstock  Dr. Scholl's  Flojos  Spec Mighty Pack Plus: Sadly, no longer available. 
Jun 27, 2019
EP. 38 Best To The Nest: Gwyneth’s Secret to a Happy Marriage
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Soooo, how many days a week do you actually want to spend with your husband or partner? Gwyneth Paltrow says the magic number is 4. We discuss “living apart together” and other tricky things about marriage. Just for fun, the next time you see Elizabeth, tell her your husband is your best friend.
Jun 25, 2019
EP. 37 The Nest: Hot Delightful Things
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, we’ve been shopping hot burners and hot tubs. Hot Burners   Hot Tubs 
Jun 20, 2019
EP. 36 Best to the Nest: Whoa! There it Goes!
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. This week, we’re really energized because Elizabeth has a big hole in the back of her house and the money is flying out. Yes, we’re talking home renovation. How do you stay on budget and stay married during a reno? Thoughts? Advice?
Jun 18, 2019
EP. 35 The Nest: Drink Queen
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Food and dining editor Stephanie March from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine joins us on this episode of The Nest as we share our drinks of the summer. Japenese Whisky  Whiskey Del Bac 
Jun 13, 2019
EP. 34 Best to the Nest: Three Words
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Well, it’s actually six. Writer Stephanie March joins the conversation about the three words we would use to describe ourselves pre-motherhood and the three words we use to describe ourselves now. No tears this time, just a fun little romp through our spongey brains. Follow Stephanie @stephaniemarch on Instagram and see her beautiful post about her mom.
Jun 11, 2019
EP. 33 THE NEST:The Beautiful No
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Light an Aveda Shampure candle and grab the The Beautiful No for a perfect start to the weekend!  Aveda  The Beautiful No 
Jun 06, 2019
EP. 32 Best to the Nest: Where ARE My Pants?
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. This episode is a most wonderful conversation with Jodi Livon. She is an intuitive coach, psychic and medium. We chat about clearing our inner clutter so that we can hear what our intuition is telling us. Jodi calls it the language of the soul. Join us for love and laughter!  Find out more about Jodi:  https://www.theintuitivecoach.com/  And you may want a little bit of this: https://www.amazon.com/slp/sage-to-burn-for-cleansing/288wps69obwu59f  And Elizabeth needs these: https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-pants/Into-Something-Good-Pant/_/prod9270605?color=36763 
Jun 03, 2019
EP. 31 The Nest: Sunday Funday
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. And in the nest this week? CBD oil and a couple of other tips on enjoying Sundays.  Take a look at these: https://www.yuyobotanics.com/shop  https://lemonlaine.com  https://www.styleanddwell.com/product/mini-menu-board/ 
May 30, 2019
EP. 30 Best to the Nest: Sunday Scaries
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Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. But what about Sundays? Are you cranky, anxious, overwhelmed by the week ahead? We share what we do to free ourselves from the Sunday Scaries. And no, whiskey’s not the answer to this one.
May 28, 2019
EP. 29 The Nest: The Dirty Nest
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, we share tips about spring cleaning. We have a wish list AND a to-do list.
May 23, 2019
EP. 28 BTTN: Hello Husband!
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Best to the Nest is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we chat about how we handle travel without children and the importance of time alone with your significant other. And well, we each had a glass of wine while we chatted and that may be responsible for several digressions.
May 21, 2019
EP. 27 The Nest: The Best Mother’s Day Gift
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The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. The best gift you can give young moms is free. We discuss!
May 16, 2019
EP. 26 Best To The Nest: Norwegian Nests
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Best to the Nest is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, Elizabeth brings back all that she learned from her trip to Norway. We chat about how she was inspired by the daily life of a Norwegian goat farmer and how she ate lots of cheese. Does it get better than that?
May 14, 2019
EP. 25 Best To The Nest: ANXIETY!!!
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we talk about our own anxiety and how acupuncture, sleep and diet can help us all!
Apr 30, 2019
EP. 24 Best To The Nest: Be Kind
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we talk to Joan Steffend, the Emmy Award-winning television host, author and one of the kindest people we know. Oh my goodness, this women is full of wisdom. Join us as we talk about how to raise kind children.
Apr 23, 2019
EP. 23 The Nest: Sitting at the Bar
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“The Nest” is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, we share a couple of suggestions on how to reconnect with your mate.
Apr 18, 2019
EP. 22 Best To The Nest: Fighting the Good Fight
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we reveal the dark side of any happy marriage—the good fight! This episode is full of confessions, but there are no tears this week. We share the bad habits that escalate a fight and the tips that keep a fight from doing marital damage.
Apr 16, 2019
EP. 21 The Nest: Guess How Much We Love YOU!
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“The Nest” is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, reading recommendations for the kids. We’ve got chickens, hares, ducks, and dogs.
Apr 04, 2019
EP. 20 Best to the Nest: Cooping with Elizabeth
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, animal stories! Can you follow this: chickens, bees, and Elizabeth pees. Yup, that’s the podcast and trust me, there’s one guaranteed laugh in this one.
Apr 02, 2019
EP. 19 The Nest: Instabuddies
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“The Nest” is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, we share a short list of our favorite friends on Instagram and Twitter.
Mar 28, 2019
EP. 18 Best to the Nest: Instamums and other Cautionary Tales
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we chat about Kim Kardashian’s daughter North and what it means to have a digital footprint as a child. What are the appropriate boundaries we should set for children? What kind of social media habits are we modeling for children? How do we protect the nest from digital intruders? So many questions, so few answers. Muse with us for awhile.
Mar 26, 2019
EP. 17 The Nest: Hello Lovely
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“The Nest” is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Well, actually, this week we’re talking about the faces we want to see. I’m finding my eyebrows and Elizabeth is scattering diamond dust.
Mar 21, 2019
EP. 16 Best to the Nest: Gut Feeling
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. For this week’s episode, take out a pen and paper, because we both took notes on this one. You’ll meet Laura Lemon. She is the founder of Lemon Laine, beauty and wellness shops in Nashville and Houston. She is kind, curious and filled with wisdom on how to feel good from the inside out! Find out more at www.lemonlaine.com
Mar 19, 2019
EP. 15 The Nest: Look here!
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"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, delightful and cozy things that make our homes just where we want to be. This time, we share a couple of our very favorite home-decorating Instagram accounts and websites.
Mar 14, 2019
EP. 14 Best to the Nest: Couches, Colors and Cookbooks
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. This week, interior designer Susie Ries joins the podcast with great advice on big decorating decisions. And who knew one of us had very strong opinions about decorating with books?
Mar 12, 2019
EP. 13 The Nest: Coffee and Dutch Ovens…(one of us has some good advice)
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"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, delightful and cozy, things that make our homes just where we want to be. For the new kitchen owner, we’re talking kitchen essentials.
Mar 07, 2019
EP. 12 Best to the Nest: A Candy-Coated Love Story
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. This week, what happens when a Hirschey marries a Ries? Elizabeth tells the full story. We’re also talking about kitchen renovations and family revelations.
Mar 05, 2019
Special Feature with Margery: Talking to Myself
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While Elizabeth hangs at her sister’s wedding, Margery tests how long she can talk to herself about homemaking. With the help of Good Housekeeping’s Guide to Successful Homemaking, the 1963 edition, Margery learns the proper way to do everything. See how long she lasts!
Feb 26, 2019
EP. 10 The Nest: Going to the Chapel
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"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that make home just where we want to be. But what about when you need to leave? We’ve got tips about traveling, strolling, and flying and the surprising ways to find peace on road.
Feb 21, 2019
EP. 9 Best to the Nest: Living the Non-Normative Dream
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about bringing your best self home. We had a busy week marrying people and staying married. We chat about what marriage looks like today and the challenges of having what experts call a “non-normative” marriage. And oh yeah…one of us actually said, “If I’m being totally honest…” Good stuff always comes after the exclamation!
Feb 19, 2019
EP. 8 The Nest: It’s V-day. Be ready.
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"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that make home just where we want to be. We’re talking dinner and a massage.
Feb 14, 2019
EP. 7 Best to the Nest: For-Play, For-Play, For-Play
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about being your best self at home. This week, we are soooo happy to welcome back Meredith Sinclair. She is the author of Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family’s Playful Spirit. She shows us how to have more fun with our mates. You can find out everything you need to know about her at meredithplays.com. Beware, there is talk of nudity.
Feb 12, 2019
EP. 6 The Nest: Franklin’s First Pick
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"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that make home just where we want to be. We’re talking about the classic movies we love to share with our families.
Feb 07, 2019
EP. 5 Best To The Nest: Play, Play, Play
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We are so excited to introduce you to Meredith Sinclair, author of Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family’s Playful Spirit. You can find out everything you need to know about her at meredithplays.com. She is our Tuesday bundle of joy!
Feb 05, 2019
EP. 4 The Nest: Finding Peace
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"The Nest” is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that make home just where we want to be. This week, we chat about the little things we do to recenter ourselves.
Jan 31, 2019
EP. 3 Best to the Nest: Morning Chaos
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"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about bringing your best self home. And well, there’s a lot to take in on this one. I know it’s cliche, but we laughed, we cried, and then we laughed again. You’ll meet Alice Seuffert, blogger, cook and wonderful mom who helps us solve morning chaos.
Jan 29, 2019
EP. 2 The Nest: Sheets to Shots
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"The Nest" are mini-sodes released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that are making their homes the place they want to be most. This week, Elizabeth shares an easy family dinner solution, while Margery is loving something ever so slightly less wholesome.
Jan 24, 2019
EP. 1 Best To The Nest 101
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Margery Punnett and Elizabeth Ries have reunited for Best To The Nest, a weekly podcast about creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. This introduction sets the scene for episodes to come. Welcome to Best To The Nest!
Jan 22, 2019
Coming Soon: Best To The Nest, a new podcast with Margery & Elizabeth
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Margery Punnett and Elizabeth Ries used to be talk radio co-hosts on myTalk 107.1 FM in Minnesota. Many of their most personal conversations happened during commercial breaks, and those are the basis for this podcast about creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Coming soon!
Jan 21, 2019