#274: Themed Thanksgiving, Pasta Christmas & Other Traditions
A Beautiful Mess Podcast
This week we are talking all about holiday traditions, things we do for Christmas, things we do for Thanksgiving, anything cozy, interesting or quirky. And at the end of the episode, we'll also have a book report. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code [MESS] at Themed Thanksgiving Ideas: Greek Ralph Lauren Polo Bar Indian Dim sum Chinese Mexican Book Report: Elsie - Emma - You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe...
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#273: Italy Recap
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This week we're sharing all the details of our recent trip to Italy, specifically Florence and Venice. If you're planning to travel to one of those places, or if you're in the mood to just travel vicariously through our stories, it's gonna be a big story time episode today. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code [MESS] at . Visit today to get started Florence: What we did : Art museum Combo movie theater/book store Perfume shop What we ate: Cacio e pepe Squash blossom Gnocchi What we bought: Got tiny tattoos Emma -...
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#272: Holiday Bucket List
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This week we're sharing our holiday seasonal bucket list and how to make your own. If you're like us and you get a little overwhelmed by the long to-do list this time of year, we definitely recommend creating a bucket list to keep the magic in your schedule during the busiest season. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Try LMNT and support our show by going to . Elsie: Polar Express Cookie baking marathon Christmas movie marathon Be extra thoughtful and creative with gifts Put favorite books in her free...
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#271: Second Acts
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This week we're sharing our stories about how we're changing careers in our thirties and forties. What led us to this point and the logistics of making it happen. If you are in a similar position or dreaming about starting a new career, we hope that this episode will be helpful and encouraging for you. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Visit today to get started. When approaching your second act: Give yourself every bit of training you would give your kid Invest in your education Form a business plan in phases Interview other people who are doing what you want to do Start...
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#270: Why We Retired from Influencing
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This week we're sharing the story of how we became influencers and why we decided to retire from it over the past few years. There are so many pros and cons to this career path that we don't hear talked about often enough. In this episode, we'll share our experiences as well as any advice for anyone considering going into influencing. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: You can try OneSkin with 15% off using code “MESS” at . Pros of influencing: Working with favorite brands Getting paid to craft Pairs well with other jobs Cons of influencing: Mean comments Risky...
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#269: Ghost Stories 2025
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This week we’re sharing our annual tradition Ghost Story episode. Every year we read listener submitted ghost stories and it’s so much fun. If you’re easily scared, don’t worry most of the stories are typically pretty cute but we’ll give a warning if anything is going to be scary. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: You can try OneSkin with 15% off using code “MESS” at . You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.
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#268: What We Learned Offline
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This past year Emma and I both spent a significant amount of time off social media after more than fifteen years working professionally as social media influencers and running online businesses. Today we’re going to share what we learned offline including the pros and cons and how we want to approach social media moving forward. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Try a sample pack at . Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Listen to Episode Pros and cons: Pros: Boredom is a gift, get into the flow easier, more time, learn more about yourself Cons: Feels...
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#267: How to Curate your Closet
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This week we’re sharing tips for cleaning out and curating your closet for fall. We’re also diving into Color Analysis and how it changed the way we shop, tips for collecting vintage and how to make a dream closet mood board. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Visit today to get started. Book recommendations: by Anuschka Rees by Anuschka Rees by Allison Bornstein Closet Clean Out Tips: Try every single thing in your closet on If you haven’t worn it in a year ask yourself why Switch out seasonal clothes and analyze when you bring them back out ...
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#266: Fall Books, Movies & Decor
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This week we're sharing our recommendations for a fall reading list, movies to watch and decor ideas to get into the festive spirit. We'll also share design decisions that we regretted. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with today. Top 3 Fall Books Emma by Ira Levin by Jennifer Claessen by Kate O’Shaughnessy Elsie by Alice Hoffman by Rachel Harrison by Sarah Penner Top 3 Fall Movies Emma Harry Potter Twlight Knives Out Elsie (what's playing in my kitchen) Hocus Pocus Practical Magic The Nightmare Before Christmas BONUS:...
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#265: How To Start A Book Club
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Today we're gonna share the benefits of being a part of a local book club and creative ideas for starting your own. We get a lot of questions about how to make adult friends and hands down a book club is the best way to get started! At the end of the episode we're also sharing the hills we'd gladly die on. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code MESS at . Dream Book Clubs: Elsie - All year round moody book club Emma - Host it and have a theme based on the book What about ideas for gathering that don't involve reading? writing group...
info_outlineThis week we are time traveling back to 2013 for a rewatch of the movie, About Time starring Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson. This beautiful film checks all the boxes for us - it’s cozy, it’s sci-fiction, it’s romantic. So if you haven’t seen it or it’s been a long time, we are going to convince you to rewatch this movie.
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