When you go to a restaurant, there are some things you may not want to touch. Why? Well, because they are crawling with germs and just kinda gross. This episode begins with a look at the germiest things in restaurants. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/19/germ-infested-areas-restaurants_n_2159281.html
Christmas is chock full of traditions. We wrap Christ ... Show More
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Your Body is Smarter Than You Think & How to Calm Anyone Down in 90 Seconds
Cravings can feel almost impossible to resist—whether it’s something sweet, salty, or just tempting in the moment. Yet, there is a simple and somehow satisfying way to stop yourself or at least eat less of what you are craving than you might otherwise. https://en.wikipedia.org/wi ... Show More
49m 8s
Dec 2022
A Christmas Eve Tradition
My dad used to read ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” every Christmas Eve when I was a kid, after dinner and before we opened our Christmas pjs. So many of you are missing your dads, or grandparents, or the father of your kids. This year, I asked my dad to record the Christmas E ... Show More
6m 17s
Dec 2020
Christmas | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Unwind with this calm bedtime reading on Christmas, a peaceful way to ease insomnia and settle into sleep. Benjamin’s soothing voice explores the holiday’s history, traditions, and cultural significance, from its Christian origins to the many customs celebrated around the world t ... Show More
46m 47s
Dec 2023
The Christmas Curse (Happyish Holidays 2023)
In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! - If your holiday season is feeling less sparkly, less warm, less…happy, you’ve come to the right place! Every year we make an episode about the bad, terrible and subpar side o ... Show More
53m 33s
Dec 2022
A Very Merry Minimalist Christmas (Bestie Ep) w/ Meg Nordmann #608
<p>Hear about Matt’s new favorite holiday cocktail, and then for our Bestie Episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Meg Nordmann who is the author of “Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas: Slow Down, Save Money, & Enjoy a More Intentional Holiday”. Being smack in the mi ... Show More
51m 15s
Dec 2023
Ep 105: Should Santa Be Canceled?
<p dir="ltr">You say the word "Santa" and it brings up a diverse perspective of experiences, memories, word maps, and pictures. 🎄So let's talk about this – because for us, we used to sit on side of the Santa-camp and now we find ourselves moving towards the other side. </p> <p d ... Show More
56m 48s