A Beautiful Mess Podcast
Elsie + Emma are sisters and co-founders of the top DIY blog — A Beautiful Mess. They have written over seven thousand blog posts, so it seemed like a good time to start a podcast! The sisters have a lot to say on everything from home and DIY to family life and business. Visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast for show notes.
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#320: Emma’s Book Querying Journey
10/05/2026
#320: Emma’s Book Querying Journey
In this week's episode, Emma is telling the story of her querying journey and the path to traditionally publishing her romance novel. It's a great story, and we are very excited for you to get to hear it. We're also going to answer a listener question about holiday decorating and a hot take about potlucks. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to . Receive 10% off + free shipping at . Get an exclusive 20% off their first order at . On holiday decorations: Elsie - complete but likes to buy 1 thing every year for fun Emma - Adding to her collections Check out Check out What goes into a query letter: A hook (very short one paragraph what your book is, don’t give away the ending) A synopsis Some comparable titles 1-2 paragraphs about yourself what your writing goals are Tips for navigating rejections: Talk about it with others Find inspiration books It’s ok to feel sad 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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#319: Finding the Good Stuff
09/28/2026
#319: Finding the Good Stuff
This week’s episode is a treasure-hunting guide — how to actually find the best antiques, vintage and handmade stuff online and off. We’re also sharing our tips for starting and maintaining a Little Free Library. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Head to and use code MESS for 15% off your first order at checkout. Visit and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 toward any rug of your choice. Tips for buying art on Ebay: Put in the type of painting Keep the words “vintage” or “antique” in the search to weed out all the new stuff Be consistent Give it good and different kinds of search terms Find the fanciest stores that sell vintage Tips for buying on Etsy: If you are looking for art, you have to have the word original in your search Go down your own rabbit holes Save your favorite shops Tips for a Little Free Library: Check out Clean out your library every once in a while Book Report: Emma - Elsie - 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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#318: Old Houses, New Chapters
09/21/2026
#318: Old Houses, New Chapters
In today's episode we’re chatting about the pull of old houses and hometowns — the charm, the challenges and what it actually feels like to move home. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Timeline is offering a 15-day trial of the Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator for just $22. Give it 15 days and see how your skin looks and feels. Go to to try it for $22. Ready to make it part of your routine? Go to to shop the full-size Timeline Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator and save up to 20% Head to and use code MESS to get 40% OFF your order. 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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#317: Autumn Traditions
09/14/2026
#317: Autumn Traditions
Today's episode is about the rituals, recipes, and rhythms that make Autumn the coziest season — including traditions we repeat every year and the ones we're trying for the first time. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Visit and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 toward any rug of your choice. Head to to shop all things home. Sign up for Emma’s newsletter: Favorite Annual Autumn traditions: Elsie: Kitchen movies, decorating the house, and making fun recipes Emma: Halloween decorating, decorating the house, and Halloween movie night New Autumn traditions: Elsie: Boo baskets and Halloween cookie boxes Emma: Thanksgiving cookie box Autumn traditions that flopped: Elsie: Trying movies (keep trying theme very year) Emma: Weather related activities (have a backup plan) Autumn non-negotiables: Elsie: , decorating, and neighborhood witch’s weekend Emma: , pumpkin decorating, and wagon walks Book Report Elsie: Emma: 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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#316: Fall Bucket List
09/07/2026
#316: Fall Bucket List
This week we’re sharing our Fall Bucket Lists and giving you ideas to make your own. We’ve also got a spooky season debate and a decor hot take that we’re so excited to rage about. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to . Get 10% off + free shipping at Halloween manifestos: Elsie - Do what feels good to you Emma - Loves fall Elsie’s Fall Bucket List: Halloween Mouse House Apple Cider Slushies Pink House (Witch Theme) Social Media Challenge (100 days) Finishing my novel revision and query Emma’s Fall bucket List: Family Halloween Costume Fall/Halloween Activities with kids Apple picking Bake seasonal treats Query children’s picture book Book Report 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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#315: Our 3 Style Words & Tattoo Talk
08/31/2026
#315: Our 3 Style Words & Tattoo Talk
Today we're figuring out our three style words, trying to convince a skeptic that cookbooks are worth it, and giving our best tattoo advice to a listener. Plus we'll share a hot take on gender reveal parties. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at . Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase at Head to and use code MESS to get 40% OFF your order. Start your free trial at Check out Allison Bornstein: Elsie’s 3 style words: Cozy Vintage Goth Emma’s 3 style words: Weird Colorful Mom Tips for buying cook books: Something that fits your diet and your needs Buy your kids a cookbook and let them pick out some recipes,. Tips for getting Tattoos: Start with 2 tattoos Fine line is the quickest If you want a small tattoo, go to someone who specializes in fine line Choose one style Don’t overthink how it’s going to look in 20 years Research your tattoo artist Speak up for what you want 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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#314: Enjoying Summer (Ew!) & Favorite Old Houses
08/24/2026
#314: Enjoying Summer (Ew!) & Favorite Old Houses
Today we're helping our fellow autumn souls survive the remainder of summer heat and we're reminiscing about our favorite features from old houses that we still miss. We're also debating whether painting brick homes white needs to stop. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Get an extra 20% your first order when you go to Receive at least 15% off any annual membership at Visit and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 toward any rug of your choice. Tips for surviving summer: Collect everything that you love about summer Start shopping for Autumn home decor Miss from previous old houses: Emma - Black exterior Elsie - The secret library, theater room, and pool 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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#313: What We Love about Writing
08/17/2026
#313: What We Love about Writing
Today we're chatting about what we love about writing, our different privacy boundaries, a fun hot take and a brand new ghost story that happened in my bedroom recently. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Be prepared to save yourself a ton of time and money — just go to and tell it what you’re looking to buy. Visit and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 toward any rug of your choice. What’s in Emma’s cauldron: A smut book Crochet sweater Frank Sinatra CD What’s in Elsie’s cauldron: A novel that made her cry with an artsy cover Designer dress that looks witchy A paint set or camera Book Report: 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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#312: When Your House Doesn’t Feel like Home
08/10/2026
#312: When Your House Doesn’t Feel like Home
Today we're discussing what to do when your new home isn't speaking to you, and you aren't sure what it needs to feel cozy. We're also discussing whether we think modern design has lost its charm, and we're sharing a few of our favorite home decor books and art books Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at . Get an additional 20% OFF plus Free Shipping with our code MESS at Mentioned in today’s episode: 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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#311: How to be the Ultimate Host
08/03/2026
#311: How to be the Ultimate Host
This week we're discussing the best parties we've ever thrown, tips for hosting that will save you a little sanity, and we're debating a hot take about Doctor Seuss. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to Extra 20% your first order when you go to: Best party they have thrown: Halloween house warming party New Year’s party Nova’s Survivor theme birthday party Wine pairing dinner party Clothing exchange party Wine ranking party 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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#310: Day Planning
07/27/2026
#310: Day Planning
Today we are sharing how we play our days to stay productive and also happy. We are also debating hot takes on the controversial topics of astrology and raisins. Planning Styles: Emma - Uses paper planner for meals and notes app for daily to-do list Elsie - Only appointments go on her digital calendar Project Management: Emma - Make a roadmap and seasonal bucket list Elsie - Checklist What makes a productive day: Emma - Activity with the kids and play time for her Elsie - Reading with kids for an hour, one household chore, and reading or watching TV before bed Book Report: 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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#309: Chatty Listener Questions Episode
07/20/2026
#309: Chatty Listener Questions Episode
This week we're digging into all kinds of interesting topics listeners emailed us about from body image and the glow up to being the best aunt and even some home decor topics. It's random but it's fun! Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Be prepared to save yourself a ton of time and money — just go to and tell it what you’re looking to buy. Questions we answer: What are you doing for a “Summer Glow Up”? Has retiring from influencing affected your relationship with the way you look? Do you have any tips on how to be a great aunt? What do I do with an heirloom crib that I’m no longer using? How do I renovate without losing the history of my house? If your life was a sitcom what would your genre tags be on Netflix? 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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#308: Designing Your Dream Life
07/13/2026
#308: Designing Your Dream Life
This week we're chatting about creating a dream life schedule that includes routines and rituals that work together to create a highly customized DREAM LIFE. We love this subject and I think it's something that can really help us through this current season of life and can help a lot of our listeners. Consider it a group project. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at Get an exclusive 20% off their first order at Designing a dream life: Declutter phase Brainstorming and trying out dream routines Experiment until it's perfect Make small tweaks each season. Book Report: Emma: Elsie: 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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#307: Mini Comforts
07/06/2026
#307: Mini Comforts
This week we're chatting about small, free or inexpensive comforts you can employ to fix a bad day. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: You can try their products and support our show by going to Just head to and use code [MESS] to get 40% OFF your order. Mini Comforts: Elsie: Making garlic parmesan noodles. Watching Knives Out or another comfort movie. Watching Twilight with my kids (has to be raining). Wandering a Flea Market Taking a walk to peep the Little Free Libraries (or drop books off) Emma: Bake something Going thrifting Get outside Clean something out Do a random art project Book Report: Emma: Elsie: 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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#306: Disney Mom Episode
06/29/2026
#306: Disney Mom Episode
This week we’re sharing all things Disneyland and Disneyworld with children including our best advice for keeping magical vibes, favorite traditions, special foods and things we’ve learned from almost ten years of visiting Disney with small kids. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Go to to finally feel confident about what to buy Favorite things to do/ traditions: Small World Get every kind of snack possible Bibbidi bobbidi boutique Meal with characters Book Report: Emma: Elsie: 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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#305: Business Ideas (Past, Present & Future)
06/22/2026
#305: Business Ideas (Past, Present & Future)
This week we’re sharing stories from our past businesses, updates on our current ventures and dream business ideas we’re still saving for the future. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Get 57% Off and a Free Gift with code MESS at Head to right now to shop all things home. Businesses we talk about: Emma’s Cupcake / Bubble Tea Shop Elsie’s Scrapbook Product Line Emma’s Bar Querying The Golden Bakery Book Report Emma: Elsie: 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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#304: Poolside Books
06/15/2026
#304: Poolside Books
This week we’re sharing our Poolside book recommendations as well as Elsie’s favorite hot takes. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Get at least 15% off any annual membership at Get 10% off + free shipping at Elsie’s Pollside Books: Emma’s Poolside Books: 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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#303: Best Date Night Ideas
06/08/2026
#303: Best Date Night Ideas
This week we’re sharing our favorite date night ideas including date nights at home and a listener topic about the trend of romanticizing everything. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Elsie’s Favorite date nights: Movie Double date Concert Weekend getaway Emma’s Favorite date nights: Fancy Dinner Festival Mini golf Book store Ax throwing Karaoke Elsie’s Favorite date nights in: Movie Nights Fancy takeout at home Sitting on the porch hot tub or night swim walk around the neighborhood 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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#302: Top 3 Places We’ve Visited
06/01/2026
#302: Top 3 Places We’ve Visited
This week we’re sharing the top places we’ve visited as well as places we thing might be overrated and a listeners hot take on faux plants. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: You can try their products and support our show by going to Elsie’s Best Places: Paris New Orleans Venice/Florence Emma’s Best Places: Norway Iceland Switzerland Elsie’s Overrated Places: Nashville LA Emma’s Overrated Places: Mexico Elsie’s best trip before kids: Palm Springs Emma’s best trip before kids: LA Elsie’s best trip with kids: Disney Emma’s best trip with kids: Costa Rico 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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#301: Comfort Objects
05/25/2026
#301: Comfort Objects
This week we’re discussing comfort objects- little things that bring inordinate comfort into our lives. We’re also sharing our cozy rituals and ideal way to spend a day. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Go to and get up to 32% off your first subscription order today! Use code MESS to get up to 57% Off at Elsie’s comfort objects: Hoodies and quilts A blank journal Books / Library ladder Emma’s comfort objects: Cardigans Bedside books Couch blanket 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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#300: Summer Bucket List
05/18/2026
#300: Summer Bucket List
This week we’re sharing what’s on our Summer bucket list and discussing a hot take about shoe-free rules in homes. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Get 15% off at Go to to finally feel confident about what to buy Elsie’s Summer Bucket List: Family vacation to New England Summer Reading Goals Teaching kids basic skills Establish a family movie night Draft a new novel Emma’s Summer Bucket List: On Sabbatical Family night in Branson Make a digit collage project Take a trip with her husband Clean out kids’ toys and books 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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#299: Yesteryear & What Kind of Genius are You?
05/11/2026
#299: Yesteryear & What Kind of Genius are You?
This week we’re discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and taking a quiz on what kind of genius we are. We’ll also chat about a listener hot take on whether or not kids should be taught euphanisms. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Get 10% off + free shipping at The 6 Types of Genius: Wonder Discernment Invention Enablement Galvanizing Tenacity 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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#298: The Five Minute Practice that Changed my Life (with guest Katie Day)
05/04/2026
#298: The Five Minute Practice that Changed my Life (with guest Katie Day)
This week we are joined by our bestie Katie Day who is here to share the five minute practice that changed her life. We'll also discuss a hot take about white tennis shoes. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Katie’s 5 minute practice: Get water 3 things you are grateful for First person goal Connect with Katie: Go to to join the Habit Lab with discount code MESS 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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#297: What it's really like working with family
04/27/2026
#297: What it's really like working with family
This week we're getting honest about what it's really like working with family. We've been working together since our early 20s and people always ask how we do it so today we're spilling the tea. We're also discussing what we're reading and a hot take about long vs short books. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Use code [MESS] to get up to 57% Off at Biggest Pro: Time spent together Biggest con: More risk to the relationship Book Report: Elsie: Emma: 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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#296: Books That Changed How We See the World
04/20/2026
#296: Books That Changed How We See the World
This week we're talking about the books that genuinely shifted how we see the world — not just 5 star reads, but the ones that rewired our thinking and books we still find ourselves talking about years later. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Make sure to go to and get up to 32% off your first subscription order today! Just use code [MESS] for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at . Elsie’s books: Emma’s books: Nonfiction Bonus: Elsie: and Emma: Book Report: Elsie: Emma: 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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#295: Millennial Time Capsule
04/13/2026
#295: Millennial Time Capsule
This week we’re entering a world in which there are no iPhones, no internet, no apps, no online shopping, no social media no steaming and no smart tech of any kind. Yes: We’re traveling to a land where you get advice from magazines, information from encylopedias and to speak to someone you must pick up the phone and dial numbers. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Things we miss: magazines (specifically at Borders bookstore) malls in the 1900s AOL chat maps phone books phone calls on land lines listening to an album start to finish on the day it came out scheduling your entire life around your favorite tv show no one being about to reach you Toys R Us (is an amazon childhood) computer lab GUILTY PLEASURE TREASURE Elsie: Traitors Emma: Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies 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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#294: Developing Your Signature Style
04/06/2026
#294: Developing Your Signature Style
This week we’re talking about how to develop your creative palette and style without being derivative. This is a subject that applies across different creative practices from art to writing and even how you dress or decorate your home. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to Steps to develop your creative palette: Step one: Develop your taste (Be a fan! Appreciate art!) Step two: MAKE DERIVITIVE WORK (keep doing so until your own style emerges) Step three: Keep developing, keep growing, keep making (to infinity & beyond) BOOK REPORT 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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#293: Vision Board and 5 Year Plan
03/30/2026
#293: Vision Board and 5 Year Plan
In this week’s episode we’re diving into how to make vision boards and 5 year plans. If you’re in the mood to think about your goals and dreams, you’re in the right place. We’re also answering some listener questions and engaging in a Hot Take Debate about whether romantic comedies are actually the worst. How to make a vision board: Create different categories for your goals (family, work, fitness, etc) Write in present tense Get pictures from the internet or magazines “We overestimate what we can do in a day, but we underestimate what we can do in a year.” Check out Remit Sethi’s books: 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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#292: Spring Bucket List
03/23/2026
#292: Spring Bucket List
In this week’s episode we’re sharing our Spring Bucket List since it’s officially the first week of Spring. It’s still pretty cold where we live, so a lot of this is wishful thinking, but it’s fun to plan things to look forward to. We’re also sharing an extra hot Hot Take Debate about kids and iPads. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Head to Wayfair dot com right now to shop all things home. Elsie: Get new hair & general glow up for the joy of it Read all the Brontë novels Start buying fresh flowers & practicing making little arrangements Paint all the time Finish our Mouse Mansion! Emma: Easter baskets Decorate entry way Refresh fairy garden Start walking outside again Wallpaper the kitchen 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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#291: Work from Home Stories
03/16/2026
#291: Work from Home Stories
In this week’s episode we’re talking about the highs and lows working from home and how we balance our career dreams with raising young children. We’ve got several great listener questions to cover and we’ll share an extra hot Hot Take Debate. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Go to and use my promo code MESS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide Just use code [MESS] for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at Our home work spaces: Elsie - Uses her sunroom as her art studio and moves around to different spaces in her house with her laptop Emma - Extra bedroom is office, sometimes works from coffee shop or library Pros and cons of working from home: Pros - Good way to keep life balanced Cons - Lots of distractions How you deal with distractions: Set timer to get tasks done Time boxing Use a reward system Book Reports: Elsie: Emma: HOT TAKE DEBATE Anne: Here's my hot take: we don't need any more movies based on books. They're different mediums! Let books be books and movies be movies. I want to see more movies that were written to be MOVIES and tailored to that medium, written to take advantage of all the cool things you can do onscreen. Same for books: I want more authors to take advantage of the cool things you can do in a book that you CAN'T do onscreen. I've read books that felt like they secretly wanted to be screenplays. Play to the strengths of your medium! No more crossing the streams! A Joke & A fact with Nova. 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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