Spring 2020 is shaping up to be far different than anything anyone could have expected. We are, as a global community, just beginning to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Sorta Awesome, we know it's a struggle to find anything to be joyful about right now. But we believe that humankind can survive in the darkest of moments when we are able to find something we can look forward to. In light of this, we do have an awesome list for Spring 2020, but Meg and her sister Emily adapted it to make sure each item on the list represents something that can be enjoyed even if many of us are living in isolation for the time being. Tune in to hear them talk beauty products, Eastertide, sunscreen, an oral history of The Office, and more. Plus a shared YouTube favorite and free fashion inspiration for all in Awesome of the Week!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to <a href="https://tryfirstleaf.com/awesome" target="_blank">tryfirstleaf.com/awesome</a>Magic Spoon: Go to <a href="https://magicspoon.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">magicspoon.com/AWESOME</a> to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping.LinkedIn: Go to <a href="http://linkedin.com/awesome" target="_blank">linkedin.com/AWESOME</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Thrive Causemetics: Go to <a href="https://thrivecausemetics.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">thrivecausemetics.com/AWESOME</a> and use code awesome for 15% off your first purchaseTrue Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at <a href="https://truebotanicals.com/awesome" target="_blank">truebotanicals.com/awesome</a>Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:Emily’s AotW: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpWedLQdHpZqhgTLdB9Yyg" target="_blank">DFB Guide on YouTube</a>Meg’s AotW: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/femalefashionadvice/" target="_blank">Female Fashion Advice on Reddit</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2wjc1e8" target="_blank">Herb growing kit</a><a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/beautifully-bare-natural-glow-face-palette/96004.html?cgid=face-blush#start=8" target="_blank">Elf quad palette</a><a href="https://www.getdailyart.com/" target="_blank">Daily art app</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2UjlLwT" target="_blank">Morning moisturizer</a><a href="https://beautybox.allure.com/" target="_blank">Allure beauty box subscription</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2w9VxFi" target="_blank">The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History: </a><a href="https://amzn.to/3a1IfcD" target="_blank">Nathaniel Rateliff album And It's Still Alright </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw4MiegZxsU" target="_blank">Single: And It's Still Alright</a>Dance it out on YouTube:<a href="https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Dance-Workouts-You-Can-Do-Home-42796672" target="_blank">18 Dance workouts you can do at home</a><a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2pi7yy" target="_blank">Zumba for Beginners</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=emb_logo&amp;time_continue=1&amp;v=kqSG4asfCwA" target="_blank">Caribbean Dance Workout</a>Eastertide: <a href="https://catholicmom.com/2015/04/07/50-ways-to-celebrate-the-50-days-of-easter-with-your-children/" target="_blank">50 Ways to Celebrate the 50 days of Easter with your kids</a><a href="https://www.marthastewart.com/267295/spring-cleaning-checklist" target="_blank">Martha Stewart Spring Cleaning Guide</a><a href="https://www.virusanxiety.com/" target="_blank">For Coronavirus mental health resources</a>You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!You can find Emily on <a href="http://instagram.com/emily34331" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Spring 2020 is shaping up to be far different than anything anyone could have expected. We are, as a global community, just beginning to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Sorta Awesome, we know it's a struggle to find anything to be joyful about right now. But we believe that humankind can survive in the darkest of moments when we are able to find something we can look forward to. In light of this, we do have an awesome list for Spring 2020, but Meg and her sister Emily adapted it to make sure each item on the list represents something that can be enjoyed even if many of us are living in isolation for the time being. Tune in to hear them talk beauty products, Eastertide, sunscreen, an oral history of The Office, and more. Plus a shared YouTube favorite and free fashion inspiration for all in Awesome of the Week!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesomeMagic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping.LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Thrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/AWESOME and use code awesome for 15% off your first purchaseTrue Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesomeThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Emily’s AotW: DFB Guide on YouTubeMeg’s AotW: Female Fashion Advice on RedditHerb growing kitElf quad paletteDaily art appMorning moisturizerAllure beauty box subscriptionThe Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History: Nathaniel Rateliff album And It's Still Alright Single: And It's Still AlrightDance it out on YouTube:18 Dance workouts you can do at homeZumba for BeginnersCaribbean Dance WorkoutEastertide: 50 Ways to Celebrate the 50 days of Easter with your kidsMartha Stewart Spring Cleaning GuideFor Coronavirus mental health resourcesYou can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!You can find Emily on Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Sorta Awesome

Ep. 237 10 things to look forward to in Spring 2020

Okay friends, raise your hand if you know what a TikTok is. Do you know why anyone would want to TikTok? Do you know why Meg and Rebekah are suddenly obsessed with it? This week’s episode is a fun deep dive into teen culture by way of TikTok, meme culture, and a quiz on the slang kids use these days! All of that plus a Netflix binge and an epic podcast ep in Awesome of the Week!<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/support" target="_blank">READY TO BECOME A SUPER STAR? FIND OUT HOW HERE!</a>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Honey: Get Honey for free at <a href="https://JoinHoney.com/Awesome" target="_blank">JoinHoney.com/Awesome</a>Grove:&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://Grove.co/AWESOME" target="_blank">Grove.co/AWESOME</a> and receive a free five piece sustainable swaps set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial.Bombas:&nbsp; Visit <a href="http://www.bombas.com/awesome" target="_blank">bombas.com/awesome</a> and save 20% off your first purchasePeopleTV: Get recaps, highlights, interviews, and more for your favorite reality shows! Check out Reality Check at <a href="https://peopletv.com/reality-check" target="_blank">peopletv.com/reality-check</a>Quip: Go to <a href="https://Getquip.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">Getquip.com/AWESOME</a> and get your first refill freeThank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Netflix’s Love is BlindMeg’s AotW: <a href="https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/o2h8bx" target="_blank">Ep 158 of Reply All The Case of the Missing Hit</a><a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tiktok-what-is-it" target="_blank">The History of Tik Tok</a><a href="https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/what-does-wig-mean/" target="_blank">What the Heck Does ‘Wig’ Mean These Days?</a>TikTok suggested follows:@TheRealRahulRai@Brittany_broski Other TikTokers Mentioned:@GlitterandLazers@DreaKnowsBest@Srazzi@CharlidamelioRebekah Quizzing Nate on Slang - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17927546635272854/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17927546635272854/</a>You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Rebekah on her<a href="http://simplyrebekah.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SimplyRebekah" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/simplyrebekah" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/simplyrebekah/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Okay friends, raise your hand if you know what a TikTok is. Do you know why anyone would want to TikTok? Do you know why Meg and Rebekah are suddenly obsessed with it? This week’s episode is a fun deep dive into teen culture by way of TikTok, meme culture, and a quiz on the slang kids use these days! All of that plus a Netflix binge and an epic podcast ep in Awesome of the Week!READY TO BECOME A SUPER STAR? FIND OUT HOW HERE!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Honey: Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/AwesomeGrove:&nbsp;Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece sustainable swaps set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial.Bombas:&nbsp; Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchasePeopleTV: Get recaps, highlights, interviews, and more for your favorite reality shows! Check out Reality Check at peopletv.com/reality-checkQuip: Go to Getquip.com/AWESOME and get your first refill freeThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Netflix’s Love is BlindMeg’s AotW: Ep 158 of Reply All The Case of the Missing HitThe History of Tik TokWhat the Heck Does ‘Wig’ Mean These Days?TikTok suggested follows:@TheRealRahulRai@Brittany_broskiOther TikTokers Mentioned:@GlitterandLazers@DreaKnowsBest@Srazzi@CharlidamelioRebekah Quizzing Nate on Slang - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17927546635272854/You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!Find Rebekah on her&nbsp;blog,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 236 TikTok, Big Yikes, and Teen Culture

Quick show of hands, Awesomes - have you ever been a victim of overthinking? One of the symptoms of overthinking is analysis paralysis which is very NOT awesome. But this week, Meg is bringing back a favorite to Sorta Awesome - Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy and What Should I Read Next podcast! Anne has a brand new book out that helps readers overcome overthinking patterns, and today, she and Meg talk specifically about how to overcome analysis paralysis. All of that plus a fun, fancy pen and a tasty Trader Joe’s treat in Awesome of the Week!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Lola: Go to <a href="https://www.mylola.com/" target="_blank">mylola.com</a> and enter code awesome30 for 30% off your first subscriptionThirdLove: Go to <a href="http://thirdlove.com/awesome" target="_blank">thirdlove.com/AWESOME</a> to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchaseBetabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to <a href="https://betabrand.com/awesome" target="_blank">betabrand.com/awesome</a>PeopleTV: Get recaps, highlights, interviews, and more for your favorite reality shows! Check out Reality Check at <a href="https://peopletv.com/reality-check" target="_blank">peopletv.com/reality-check</a>Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>!SHOW NOTES:<a href="https://www.kuretake.co.jp/en/product/cleancolordot/start.html" target="_blank">Clean Color Dot Pen</a><a href="https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/Post/Post/chili-onion-crunch" target="_blank">Trader Joe's Chili Onion Crunch</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2Trgowo" target="_blank">Lao Gan Ma</a><a href="https://modernmrsdarcy.com/dont-overthink-it-release/" target="_blank">Don’t Overthink It!</a> Anne BogelFind Anne on her&nbsp;<a href="http://modernmrsdarcy.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernmrsdarcy" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/annebogel/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/annebogel/" target="_blank">Twitter</a>! You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Quick show of hands, Awesomes - have you ever been a victim of overthinking? One of the symptoms of overthinking is analysis paralysis which is very NOT awesome. But this week, Meg is bringing back a favorite to Sorta Awesome - Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy and What Should I Read Next podcast! Anne has a brand new book out that helps readers overcome overthinking patterns, and today, she and Meg talk specifically about how to overcome analysis paralysis. All of that plus a fun, fancy pen and a tasty Trader Joe’s treat in Awesome of the Week!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome30 for 30% off your first subscriptionThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchaseBetabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to betabrand.com/awesomePeopleTV: Get recaps, highlights, interviews, and more for your favorite reality shows! Check out Reality Check at peopletv.com/reality-checkThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!SHOW NOTES:Clean Color Dot PenTrader Joe's Chili Onion CrunchLao Gan MaDon’t Overthink It! Anne BogelFind Anne on her&nbsp;blog,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter! You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 235 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

Awesomes, as we all know, sometimes you just need the comfort of good, familiar food. At Sorta Awesome, we've had one of those weeks that derailed all of our plans and left us craving a simpler time! We found just what we were looking for in a classic episode from 2015 featuring Meg and Kelly talking all about favorite foods. Tune in to hear a brand new conversation opener with their current Awesomes of the Week, and hear Kelly explain how she broke the internet when she took down her recipe archives (and where you can find it now!). And then enjoy a timeless conversation that reveals the origin story of the BBQ tuna disaster and other kitchen secrets!True Botanicals: Luxury quality non-toxic skin and body care! Get 15% off your first order at <a href="http://truebotanicals.com/awesome" target="_blank">truebotanicals.com/awesome</a>Undercover Tourist: Visit <a href="https://undercovertourist.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">undercovertourist.com/AWESOME</a> for an additional discount off of theme park tickets and more!<a href="https://damndelicious.net/2018/04/06/chicken-wonton-soup/" target="_blank">Chicken Wonton Soup</a> at Damn Delicious<a href="https://amzn.to/397sdxh" target="_blank">Open Book</a>, Jessica Simpson<a href="http://lovewell.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Find Kelly's recipes here</a><a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2015/12/1/ep-27-here-taste-this?rq=27" target="_blank">SHOW NOTES to Ep. 27 Here, taste this!</a>Recipe similar to <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bierocks/" target="_blank">Meg's bierocks recipe</a>Meg’s secret to stovetop popcorn: In a pot with a lid, melt 1 T. coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add ½ c. popcorn. Put lid on pot, shake kernels so they are coated with coconut oil. Keep lid on as corn pops, occasionally shaking pot to keep bottom kernels from scorching. When popping slows to 3 seconds between pops, remove pot from heat, pour popcorn into bowl. Pour over ½ c. melted butter. Sprinkle with sea salt. Toss and enjoy! Find Kelly on her <a href="https://twitter.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Twitter </a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Awesomes, as we all know, sometimes you just need the comfort of good, familiar food. At Sorta Awesome, we've had one of those weeks that derailed all of our plans and left us craving a simpler time! We found just what we were looking for in a classic episode from 2015 featuring Meg and Kelly talking all about favorite foods. Tune in to hear a brand new conversation opener with their current Awesomes of the Week, and hear Kelly explain how she broke the internet when she took down her recipe archives (and where you can find it now!). And then enjoy a timeless conversation that reveals the origin story of the BBQ tuna disaster and other kitchen secrets!True Botanicals: Luxury quality non-toxic skin and body care! Get 15% off your first order at truebotanicals.com/awesomeUndercover Tourist: Visit undercovertourist.com/AWESOME for an additional discount off of theme park tickets and more!Chicken Wonton Soup at Damn DeliciousOpen Book, Jessica SimpsonFind Kelly's recipes hereSHOW NOTES to Ep. 27 Here, taste this!Recipe similar to Meg's bierocks recipeMeg’s secret to stovetop popcorn: In a pot with a lid, melt 1 T. coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add ½ c. popcorn. Put lid on pot, shake kernels so they are coated with coconut oil. Keep lid on as corn pops, occasionally shaking pot to keep bottom kernels from scorching. When popping slows to 3 seconds between pops, remove pot from heat, pour popcorn into bowl. Pour over ½ c. melted butter. Sprinkle with sea salt. Toss and enjoy!Find Kelly on her Twitter and&nbsp;Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 234 Go-to recipes and foodie memories

Needing something to take your mind off of the winter blues? This week, Meg is joined by her sister Emily and they have another volume of Something Bad Happened! The next installment in this not-too-scary series features two missing persons cases that leave some big question marks at the end. What did Brianna Maitland see out of a storefront window on the day she disappeared? What does law enforcement know that would lead them to list Bryce Lapsisa’s whereabouts as “voluntarily missing?” Tune in to hear these stories, plus a great read and cozy jammies in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Legacy Box: Go to <a href="https://legacybox.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">legacybox.com/AWESOME</a> to get 40% off your first orderGrove:&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://grove.co/AWESOME" target="_blank">Grove.co/AWESOME</a> and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial.Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to <a href="https://betabrand.com/awesome" target="_blank">betabrand.com/awesome</a>Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:<a href="https://amzn.to/2SIJdUJ" target="_blank">Maybe You Should Talk To Someone</a>, Lori Gottlieb<a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-beautifully-soft-notch-collar-pant-pajama-set-stars-above-navy/-/A-54629110?preselect=54663862#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">Stars Above pajamas</a> <a href="https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/" target="_blank">And that’s why we drink</a><a href="https://www.sinisterhood.com/" target="_blank">Sinisterhood</a><a href="https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/" target="_blank">Crime Junkie</a>You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!You can find Emily on <a href="http://instagram.com/emily34331" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Needing something to take your mind off of the winter blues? This week, Meg is joined by her sister Emily and they have another volume of Something Bad Happened! The next installment in this not-too-scary series features two missing persons cases that leave some big question marks at the end. What did Brianna Maitland see out of a storefront window on the day she disappeared? What does law enforcement know that would lead them to list Bryce Lapsisa’s whereabouts as “voluntarily missing?” Tune in to hear these stories, plus a great read and cozy jammies in Awesome of the Week!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first orderGrove:&nbsp;Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial.Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to betabrand.com/awesomeThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, Lori GottliebStars Above pajamasAnd that’s why we drinkSinisterhoodCrime JunkieYou can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!You can find Emily on Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 233 Something Bad Happened, Vol. 3

Well Awesomes, it’s been a long, yucky season of sickness for Meg and Rebekah this year. But one awesome thing to come out of all the coughing, sniffling, and even a hospital stay is that they both have had a LOT of time to catch up on all the television and movies they’ve been meaning to get to, and this week, they are here to tell you what’s good in watching right now! Find out which once-favorite series has been a bummer lately, which celebrity behind-the-scenes documentary is worth your time, and who they think will win the heart of The Bachelor this year. All of that plus an app to help you make sense of your cycle and a true crime podcast series that will get you hooked from episode one in Awesome of the Week!Get access to hours and hours of exclusive and ad-free episodes when you become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sortaawesome" target="_blank">Super Star Awesome!</a>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Honey: Save money when you shop online! Get Honey for free at <a href="https://joinhoney.com/Awesome" target="_blank">JoinHoney.com/Awesome</a>ThirdLove: Go to <a href="http://thirdlove.com/awesome" target="_blank">thirdlove.com/AWESOME</a> to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchaseFirst Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to <a href="https://tryfirstleaf.com/awesome" target="_blank">tryfirstleaf.com/awesome</a>Kopari:&nbsp;Go to <a href="https://koparibeauty.com/awesome" target="_blank">koparibeauty.com/awesome</a> to get 15% off their CBD product line!Quip: Go to <a href="https://Getquip.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">Getquip.com/AWESOME</a> and get your first refill freeThank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: <a href="https://www.myhormonology.com/apps/" target="_blank">Hormonology app</a>Meg’s AotW: <a href="https://www.yourownbackyardpodcast.com/" target="_blank">Your Own Backyard podcast</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3bv7IMt" target="_blank">Younger </a>(Season 6) - TV Land &amp; HuluYOU (Season 2) - Netflix(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp;v=kudHVV791As" target="_blank">YOU Second Season Twist</a>)The Circle - Netflix<a href="https://amzn.to/2tXgXEp" target="_blank">Troop Zero</a>Cheer - Netflix<a href="https://amzn.to/39wfW5m" target="_blank">The Bachelor </a>- ABC &amp; Hulu&nbsp;You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Rebekah on her<a href="http://simplyrebekah.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SimplyRebekah" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/simplyrebekah" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/simplyrebekah/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Well Awesomes, it’s been a long, yucky season of sickness for Meg and Rebekah this year. But one awesome thing to come out of all the coughing, sniffling, and even a hospital stay is that they both have had a LOT of time to catch up on all the television and movies they’ve been meaning to get to, and this week, they are here to tell you what’s good in watching right now! Find out which once-favorite series has been a bummer lately, which celebrity behind-the-scenes documentary is worth your time, and who they think will win the heart of The Bachelor this year. All of that plus an app to help you make sense of your cycle and a true crime podcast series that will get you hooked from episode one in Awesome of the Week!Get access to hours and hours of exclusive and ad-free episodes when you become a Super Star Awesome!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Honey: Save money when you shop online! Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/AwesomeThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchaseFirst Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesomeKopari:&nbsp;Go to koparibeauty.com/awesome to get 15% off their CBD product line!Quip: Go to Getquip.com/AWESOME and get your first refill freeThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Rebekah’s AotW: Hormonology appMeg’s AotW: Your Own Backyard podcastYounger (Season 6) - TV Land &amp; HuluYOU (Season 2) - Netflix(YOU Second Season Twist)The Circle - NetflixTroop ZeroCheer - NetflixThe Bachelor - ABC &amp; Hulu&nbsp;You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!Find Rebekah on her&nbsp;blog,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 232 What we're watching right now

We know you are out there being THE AWESOME in the world, but how much of your awesome life - and your awesome self! - are you taking the time to document? This week, Meg is joined by her dear friend and Awesome Jen Campbell who has some great inspiration to do a better job of documenting your life. She’s got tips, tricks, mindset shifts, and everything you need to make 2020 the year that you feel great about capturing your life and yourself! All of that plus two great things to watch in Awesome of the Week!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Magic Spoon: Go to <a href="https://magicspoon.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">magicspoon.com/AWESOME</a> to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping.Imperfect Foods: Go to <a href="https://imperfectfoods.com/Awesome" target="_blank">imperfectfoods.com/Awesome</a> through February 16 to get $10 off your next four orders. Enter AWESOME at checkout.Bombas:&nbsp; Visit <a href="http://www.bombas.com/awesome" target="_blank">bombas.com/awesome</a> and save 20% off your first purchase!Undercover Tourist: Visit <a href="https://undercovertourist.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">undercovertourist.com/AWESOME</a> for an additional discount off of theme park tickets and more!Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:<a href="https://whatsondisneyplus.com/tvshow/dr-oakley-yukon-vet/" target="_blank">Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet</a><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81026300" target="_blank">Next in Fashion</a><a href="https://aliedwards.com/" target="_blank">Ali Edwards</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aliedwards" target="_blank">Ali Edwards IG</a><a href="https://dayoneapp.com/about/" target="_blank">Day One App</a>You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Jen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jermangirl/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram </a>or in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

We know you are out there being THE AWESOME in the world, but how much of your awesome life - and your awesome self! - are you taking the time to document? This week, Meg is joined by her dear friend and Awesome Jen Campbell who has some great inspiration to do a better job of documenting your life. She’s got tips, tricks, mindset shifts, and everything you need to make 2020 the year that you feel great about capturing your life and yourself! All of that plus two great things to watch in Awesome of the Week!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping.Imperfect Foods: Go to imperfectfoods.com/Awesome through February 16 to get $10 off your next four orders. Enter AWESOME at checkout.Bombas:&nbsp; Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase!Undercover Tourist: Visit undercovertourist.com/AWESOME for an additional discount off of theme park tickets and more!Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Dr. Oakley, Yukon VetNext in FashionAli Edwards Ali Edwards IGDay One AppYou can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!Find Jen on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 231 Document your life (and yourself!)

Get excited, Awesomes! While Meg was out sick, Kelly called up Sorta Awesome alumna and creator/host of <a href="https://www.10thingstotellyou.com/podcast/" target="_blank">10 Things To Tell You</a> Laura Tremaine, and the two of them are here to tell you what they are learning and loving right now! You are going to love hearing about everything from little life lessons to what’s good in pop culture to what all Laura is up to these days. Happy listening, friends!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Grove:&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://grove.co/AWESOME" target="_blank">Grove.co/AWESOME</a> and receive a free sustainable swaps set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial.Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to <a href="https://betabrand.com/awesome" target="_blank">betabrand.com/awesome</a>Blinkist: Visit <a href="https://blinkest.com/SORTA" target="_blank">Blinkest.com/SORTA</a> to try it free for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscriptionFabFitFun: Use code SORTAAWESOME to get $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.comLinkedIn: Go to <a href="http://linkedin.com/awesome" target="_blank">linkedin.com/AWESOME</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLui6Eyny-UzzFFfpiil94CUrWKVMaqmkm" target="_blank">Yoga with Adrienne 2020 30 Day Yoga Journey</a> <a href="https://www.10thingstotellyou.com/podcast/42" target="_blank">10 Things to Tell You podcast - Episode 42</a>: Have you Lost Your Style (A Conversation with Amber Haines) <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80036165" target="_blank">Schitt's Creek</a><a href="https://www.joker.movie" target="_blank">Joker</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/opinion/martin-scorsese-marvel.html" target="_blank">Op-ed by Martin Scorsese: Marvel Movies aren't Cinema</a>Find Kelly on her <a href="http://www.lovewellblog.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LoveWellBlog?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! Find Laura at <a href="https://www.lauratremaine.com/" target="_blank">LauraTremaine.com</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehollywoodhousewife" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laura.tremaine/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/lauratremaine" target="_blank">Twitter!</a> Check out her blog <a href="https://www.10thingstotellyou.com/" target="_blank">10 Things To Tell You</a> and find the podcast <a href="https://www.10thingstotellyou.com/podcast/" target="_blank">10 Things To Tell You</a> wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Get excited, Awesomes! While Meg was out sick, Kelly called up Sorta Awesome alumna and creator/host of 10 Things To Tell You Laura Tremaine, and the two of them are here to tell you what they are learning and loving right now! You are going to love hearing about everything from little life lessons to what’s good in pop culture to what all Laura is up to these days. Happy listening, friends!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Grove:&nbsp;Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free sustainable swaps set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial.Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to betabrand.com/awesomeBlinkist: Visit Blinkest.com/SORTA to try it free for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscriptionFabFitFun: Use code SORTAAWESOME to get $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.comLinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Yoga with Adrienne 2020 30 Day Yoga Journey 10 Things to Tell You podcast - Episode 42: Have you Lost Your Style (A Conversation with Amber Haines) Schitt's CreekJokerOp-ed by Martin Scorsese: Marvel Movies aren't CinemaFind Kelly on her blog,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Instagram! Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Check out her blog 10 Things To Tell You and find the podcast 10 Things To Tell You wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 230 What we're learning and loving (with Kelly and Laura!)

For nearly five years, Sorta Awesome has been changing lives in big and small ways - including the lives of Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly! This week, tune in to hear Meg and Rebekah tell what moments from Sorta Awesome they would put in the Sorta Awesome Hall of Fame, plus tons of suggestions from the Awesomes, too! All of that plus a page-turning novel and a highly-bingeable docuseries from Netflix in Awesome of the Week!This is the year for YOU to take Awesome to a whole new level! Come be a Super Star!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Magic Spoon: Go to <a href="https://magicspoon.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">magicspoon.com/AWESOME</a> to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping.Blinkist: Visit <a href="https://Blinkest.com/SORTA" target="_blank">Blinkest.com/SORTA</a> to try it free for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscriptionImperfect Foods: Go to <a href="https://imperfectfoods.com/Awesome" target="_blank">imperfectfoods.com/Awesome</a> through February 16 to get $10 off your next four orders. Enter AWESOME at checkout.Kopari: Check out Kopari’s brand new line of CBD body care products! Save 15% off of ALL CBD products at <a href="https://koparibeauty.com/awesome" target="_blank">koparibeauty.com/awesome</a>Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>!SHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: <a href="https://netflix.com/cheer" target="_blank">Cheer </a>from NetflixRebekah’s AotW: <a href="https://amzn.to/2usazF7" target="_blank">The Flatshare</a>FOOD:Kelly’s Salsa Chicken (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2017/10/11/ep-117-starbucks-spotlights-college-degrees" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 117</a>)Salted Oatmeal Cookies (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/ep200" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 200</a>)PRODUCT RECS:Bullet Journal (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2015/12/1/ep-10-being-an-adult-in-la-film-school-self-care-and-fans-who-want-to-be-friends" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 10</a>)Treblab Earbuds (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2018/6/6/ep-148-do-and-dont-marriage" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 148</a>)Face shaving (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2015/12/1/ep-26-the-truth-about-anxiety" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 26</a>)LIFE HACKS:Talking to kids about sex (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2017/5/5/ep-99-leaning-into-the-squirm-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-bodies-sex-and-sexuality" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 99</a>)3 Ds of Survival Mode (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2015/12/1/ep-05-erin-odom-secrets-to-sanity-at-home" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 05</a>)PPD (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2017/2/24/ep-90-exploring-hope-and-healing-for-postpartum-depression" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 90</a>)FUNNY:Uniboob (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2016/4/21/ep-56-unpopular-opinions-ahead-a-group-show" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 56</a>)BBQ Tuna (<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2015/12/1/ep-27-here-taste-this" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 27</a>)You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Rebekah on her<a href="http://simplyrebekah.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SimplyRebekah" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/simplyrebekah" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/simplyrebekah/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

For nearly five years, Sorta Awesome has been changing lives in big and small ways - including the lives of Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly! This week, tune in to hear Meg and Rebekah tell what moments from Sorta Awesome they would put in the Sorta Awesome Hall of Fame, plus tons of suggestions from the Awesomes, too! All of that plus a page-turning novel and a highly-bingeable docuseries from Netflix in Awesome of the Week!This is the year for YOU to take Awesome to a whole new level! Come be a Super Star!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping.Blinkist: Visit Blinkest.com/SORTA to try it free for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscriptionImperfect Foods: Go to imperfectfoods.com/Awesome through February 16 to get $10 off your next four orders. Enter AWESOME at checkout.Kopari: Check out Kopari’s brand new line of CBD body care products! Save 15% off of ALL CBD products at koparibeauty.com/awesomeThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!SHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Cheer from NetflixRebekah’s AotW: The FlatshareFOOD:Kelly’s Salsa Chicken (Sorta Awesome Ep. 117)Salted Oatmeal Cookies (Sorta Awesome Ep. 200)PRODUCT RECS:Bullet Journal (Sorta Awesome Ep. 10)Treblab Earbuds (Sorta Awesome Ep. 148)Face shaving (Sorta Awesome Ep. 26)LIFE HACKS:Talking to kids about sex (Sorta Awesome Ep. 99)3 Ds of Survival Mode (Sorta Awesome Ep. 05)PPD (Sorta Awesome Ep. 90)FUNNY:Uniboob (Sorta Awesome Ep. 56)BBQ Tuna (Sorta Awesome Ep. 27)You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!Find Rebekah on her&nbsp;blog,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 229 Sorta Awesome HALL OF FAME!

Whether mornings make you shine or if they make you hide your head under the covers, we could all use some inspiration to make mornings a little more awesome! This week, join Meg and Kelly as they talk through five ways to have the best mornings yet. All of that plus a gentle way to wake up and fantastic new fiction in Awesome of the Week!START THE NEW YEAR AS A SUPER STAR! Come join the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sortaawesome" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Patreon community</a>! Ad-free episodes, bonus conversations, private Facebook group, and more!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Legacy Box: Go to <a href="https://legacybox.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">legacybox.com/AWESOME</a> to get 40% off your first orderThirdLove: Go to <a href="http://thirdlove.com/awesome" target="_blank">thirdlove.com/AWESOME</a> to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchaseFirst Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to <a href="https://tryfirstleaf.com/awesome" target="_blank">tryfirstleaf.com/awesome</a>Honey: Get Honey for free at <a href="https://JoinHoney.com/Awesome" target="_blank">JoinHoney.com/Awesome</a>Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:Kelly's AotW: <a href="https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/89236?page=moon-beam-clock-with-usb" target="_blank">L.L. Bean's Moonbeam Alarm Clock</a>Meg’s AotW: <a href="https://amzn.to/2NsrGNz" target="_blank">Such a Fun Age</a>For further listening:Meg and Kelly also talked about mornings on <a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2018/8/22/ep" target="_blank">Episode 159 </a>Productivity guru Laura Vanderkam also talked about morning routines on an <a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/2016/4/19/extra-awesome-laura-vanderkam-on-making-mornings-awesome" target="_blank">Extra Awesome in 2016</a>You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Kelly on her <a href="http://www.lovewellblog.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LoveWellBlog?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Whether mornings make you shine or if they make you hide your head under the covers, we could all use some inspiration to make mornings a little more awesome! This week, join Meg and Kelly as they talk through five ways to have the best mornings yet. All of that plus a gentle way to wake up and fantastic new fiction in Awesome of the Week!START THE NEW YEAR AS A SUPER STAR! Come join the Sorta Awesome Patreon community! Ad-free episodes, bonus conversations, private Facebook group, and more!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first orderThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchaseFirst Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesomeHoney: Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/AwesomeThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Kelly's AotW: L.L. Bean's Moonbeam Alarm ClockMeg’s AotW: Such a Fun AgeFor further listening:Meg and Kelly also talked about mornings on Episode 159 Productivity guru Laura Vanderkam also talked about morning routines on an Extra Awesome in 2016You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!Find Kelly on her blog,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Instagram! Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 228 Your best mornings yet!

It is 2020 and Sorta Awesome is BACK! Hi, Awesomes - we’ve missed you! And this time of year, it’s hard to miss all the hype around restructuring your life in the new year. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. This week, Meg is joined by her sister to talk about how to make small changes in a very non-overwhelming way - by focusing on three simple steps. All of that plus a fun way to take off makeup and a wintery perfume in Awesome of the Week!<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/exkcnipi85npe53/Three%20Steps%20to%20Change.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MEG’S PRINTABLE WORKSHEET</a>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Grove:&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://Grove.co/AWESOME" target="_blank">Grove.co/AWESOME</a> and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial.Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to <a href="https://betabrand.com/awesome" target="_blank">betabrand.com/awesome</a>Magic Spoon: Go to <a href="https://magicspoon.com/AWESOME" target="_blank">magicspoon.com/AWESOME</a> to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping.Lola: Go to <a href="https://www.mylola.com/" target="_blank">mylola.com</a> and enter code awesome30 for 30% off your first subscriptionThank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:Meg AotW: <a href="http://www.solsticescents.com/SNOWMINT-MALLOW-PERFUME-OIL-5-ml--Peppermint-Vanilla-Cake-Sugar-Cookies-Flaked-Coconut-Marshmallow-Creme_p_525.html" target="_blank">Soltice Scents in Snowmint Mallow</a>Emily’s AotW: <a href="https://amzn.to/2sSX54z" target="_blank">MakeUp Eraser</a><a href="https://gimletmedia.com/shows/startup" target="_blank">StartUp Podcast</a>You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!You can find Emily on <a href="http://instagram.com/emily34331" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

It is 2020 and Sorta Awesome is BACK! Hi, Awesomes - we’ve missed you! And this time of year, it’s hard to miss all the hype around restructuring your life in the new year. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. This week, Meg is joined by her sister to talk about how to make small changes in a very non-overwhelming way - by focusing on three simple steps. All of that plus a fun way to take off makeup and a wintery perfume in Awesome of the Week!CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MEG’S PRINTABLE WORKSHEETTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Grove:&nbsp;Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial.Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to betabrand.com/awesomeMagic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping.Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome30 for 30% off your first subscriptionThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Meg AotW: Soltice Scents in Snowmint MallowEmily’s AotW: MakeUp EraserStartUp PodcastYou can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!You can find Emily on Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 227 Three simple steps to an AWESOME 2020

Grab a glass of champagne and a plateful of party food, Awesomes! It’s time for our annual year-end look back on the year. This year brought a lot of awesome to our lives, and we are excited to share it with you! Tune in to hear Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah reflect back on favorites from the year, and do some looking forward to the year ahead!Take a few minutes to take our <a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/survey" target="_blank">Awesome survey</a> and enter to win an Amazon gift card!Need to complete your end of year giving? Don't forget to take a moment to fund our VERY Awesome teachers through GiftATeacher.org! <a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/pari-omidbakhsh" target="_blank">Pari Omidbakhsh</a> <a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/lucia-deus" target="_blank">Lucia Deus</a> <a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/matt-bickers" target="_blank">Matt Bickers</a>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Boll &amp; Branch Get fifty dollars off at <a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" target="_blank">bollandbranch.com</a> , promo code AWESOMELinkedIn: Go to <a href="http://linkedin.com/awesome" target="_blank">linkedin.com/AWESOME</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:Awesomes of the Year:Kelly: <a href="https://the-big-one.scpr.org/" target="_blank">The Big One</a> (featured on Sorta Awesome <a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/ep193 " target="_blank">Ep 193</a>) AND <a href="https://joiaspirit.com" target="_blank">Joia Cocktails</a>Rebekah: <a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/ep192" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep 192 - Heartbreak, doubt, and finding faith through the storms</a>Kelly's Food of the Year:Blood orange chocolate chip ricotta OR lemon ricotta (Trader Joe's)Chocolate peanut butter mocchi (Trader Joe's)Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers (Trader Joe's)Chocolate peppermint loaf (Trader Joe's)candles at Trader Joe'schili lime cashews (Aldi)bite-sized spicy salami (Aldi)street taco meal kit (Costco)Kelly's Transformative Reads:<a href="https://amzn.to/2ZzpbgS" target="_blank">Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle</a>, Emily and Amelia Nagoski<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/living-a-chronic-life-in-a-fix-it-now-world/2019/06/17/628d53ac-8ebe-11e9-adf3-f70f78c156e8_story.html" target="_blank">Living a chronic life in a fix-it-now world by Kate Bowler</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/parents-and-teachers-please-stop-discouraging-boys-from-reading-books-about-girls/2018/10/09/f3eaaca6-c820-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html" target="_blank">What are we teaching boys when we discourage them from reading books about girls? </a>Rebekah’s Favorites of the Year:<a href="https://the-big-one.scpr.org/" target="_blank">The Big One</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2sn0o45" target="_blank">Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp;v=JWukx3HGBKI" target="_blank">The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star by Shane Dawson</a> (If you decide to watch the series, it may be helpful to watch the first series Shane did with Jeffree for some context. You can find the first video in that series <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp;v=xUf2-sjGqQw" target="_blank">here</a>)You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Kelly on her <a href="http://www.lovewellblog.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LoveWellBlog?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! Find Rebekah on her<a href="http://simplyrebekah.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SimplyRebekah" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/simplyrebekah" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/simplyrebekah/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Grab a glass of champagne and a plateful of party food, Awesomes! It’s time for our annual year-end look back on the year. This year brought a lot of awesome to our lives, and we are excited to share it with you! Tune in to hear Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah reflect back on favorites from the year, and do some looking forward to the year ahead!Take a few minutes to take our Awesome survey and enter to win an Amazon gift card!Need to complete your end of year giving? Don't forget to take a moment to fund our VERY Awesome teachers through GiftATeacher.org! Pari Omidbakhsh Lucia Deus Matt BickersTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Boll &amp; Branch Get fifty dollars off at bollandbranch.com , promo code AWESOMELinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Awesomes of the Year:Kelly: The Big One (featured on Sorta Awesome Ep 193) AND Joia CocktailsRebekah: Sorta Awesome Ep 192 - Heartbreak, doubt, and finding faith through the stormsKelly's Food of the Year:Blood orange chocolate chip ricotta OR lemon ricotta (Trader Joe's)Chocolate peanut butter mocchi (Trader Joe's)Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers (Trader Joe's)Chocolate peppermint loaf (Trader Joe's)candles at Trader Joe'schili lime cashews (Aldi)bite-sized spicy salami (Aldi)street taco meal kit (Costco)Kelly's Transformative Reads:Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Emily and Amelia NagoskiLiving a chronic life in a fix-it-now world by Kate BowlerWhat are we teaching boys when we discourage them from reading books about girls? Rebekah’s Favorites of the Year:The Big One Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda HolmesThe Beautiful World of Jeffree Star by Shane Dawson (If you decide to watch the series, it may be helpful to watch the first series Shane did with Jeffree for some context. You can find the first video in that series here)You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!Find Kelly on her blog,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Instagram! Find Rebekah on her&nbsp;blog,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 226 All of the Awesome of 2019!

We're in the home stretch now, Awesomes! December is drawing to an end and with it, the holidays, the year, and a decade. Let's hang out, lighten up, and tell a few stories to bring some silliness to these too-short December days. Join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah in a new confessions episode - holiday edition! Plus you'll discover a podcast binge, an incredible app, and a game-changer lip product in Awesome of the Week!Take a few minutes to take our <a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/survey" target="_blank">Awesome survey</a> and enter to win an Amazon gift card!Need to complete your end of year giving? Don't forget to take a moment to fund our VERY Awesome teachers through GiftATeacher.org! <a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/pari-omidbakhsh" target="_blank">Pari Omidbakhsh</a> <a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/lucia-deus" target="_blank">Lucia Deus</a> <a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/matt-bickers" target="_blank">Matt Bickers</a>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:First Leaf: For six bottles of wine and get free shipping at <a href="http://tryfirstleaf.com/awesome" target="_blank">tryfirstleaf.com/awesome</a> Quip: Save on gift sets and get your first refill FREE with a refill plan at <a href="http://getquip.com/awesome" target="_blank">getquip.com/awesome</a> Wantable: Let Wantable help you refresh your closet! Get $25 off your first Edit at <a href="http://wantable.com/awesome" target="_blank">wantable.com/awesome</a> Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:Rebekah's AotW: <a href="https://gimletmedia.com/shows/the-habitat" target="_blank">The Habitat </a>Kelly's AotW: <a href="https://toontastic.withgoogle.com/" target="_blank">Toontastic creative storytelling app</a>Meg’s AotW: <a href="https://www.bitebeauty.com/agave--daytime-lip-balm/2188761.html" target="_blank">Bite Beauty Agave+ Daytime Lip Balm</a> You can find Meg on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Rebekah on her<a href="http://simplyrebekah.com/" target="_blank"> blog</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SimplyRebekah" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/simplyrebekah" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/simplyrebekah/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Kelly on her <a href="http://www.lovewellblog.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LoveWellBlog?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! Visit <a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a> on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

We're in the home stretch now, Awesomes! December is drawing to an end and with it, the holidays, the year, and a decade. Let's hang out, lighten up, and tell a few stories to bring some silliness to these too-short December days. Join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah in a new confessions episode - holiday edition! Plus you'll discover a podcast binge, an incredible app, and a game-changer lip product in Awesome of the Week!Take a few minutes to take our Awesome survey and enter to win an Amazon gift card!Need to complete your end of year giving? Don't forget to take a moment to fund our VERY Awesome teachers through GiftATeacher.org! Pari Omidbakhsh Lucia Deus Matt BickersTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:First Leaf: For six bottles of wine and get free shipping at tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Quip: Save on gift sets and get your first refill FREE with a refill plan at getquip.com/awesome Wantable: Let Wantable help you refresh your closet! Get $25 off your first Edit at wantable.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Rebekah's AotW: The Habitat Kelly's AotW: Toontastic creative storytelling appMeg’s AotW: Bite Beauty Agave+ Daytime Lip Balm You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 225 Confessions: Holiday Edition!

Fix up a hot cocoa and snuggle up by the fire with us, Awesomes! This week, we’re doing a deep dive into favorite holiday traditions! Meg is joined by Rebekah, and they share some traditions old and new that make the holidays memorable for their families. Then they share some of the best holiday traditions shared with us by YOU, the Awesome community! All of that plus practical charging solutions and a handy app for selling your stuff in Awesome of the Week!<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/survey" target="_blank">COME TAKE A SURVEY</a> and enter to win an Amazon gift card! Please AND thank you!!These GIFTATEACHER.ORG teachers are counting on your support for next semester!<a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/pari-omidbakhsh" target="_blank">Pari Omidbakhsh</a><a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/lucia-deus" target="_blank">Lucia Deus</a><a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/matt-bickers" target="_blank">Matt Bickers</a>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Rothys: Go to <a href="https://rothys.com/awesome" target="_blank">rothys.com/awesome</a> to check out the latest stylesBombas:&nbsp; Save 20% by visiting <a href="http://www.bombas.com/awesome" target="_blank">bombas.com/awesome</a> and enter the offer AWESOME in the checkout code spaceBillie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to <a href="https://mybillie.com/awesome" target="_blank">mybillie.com/awesome</a>Kopari:&nbsp;Go to <a href="https://koparibeauty.com/awesome" target="_blank">koparibeauty.com/awesome</a> and see how you can save $5 off your first orderLegacy Box: Go to <a href="https://legacybox.com/awesome" target="_blank">legacybox.com/AWESOME</a> to get 60% off your first orderThank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:Rebekah's AotW: <a href="https://amzn.to/36rvfuo" target="_blank">POWRUI Outlet Extender with USB ports</a> Meg’s AotW: <a href="https://www.mercari.com/" target="_blank">Mercari app</a>Rebekah's Favorite Christmas Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/35g18Gm" target="_blank">Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2LKwsFq " target="_blank">Who is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate &amp; Ashely Wolff</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2LMRfYK " target="_blank">Mrs. Wishy Washy’s Christmas by Joy Cowley</a> <a href="https://simplyrebekah.com/2019/12/03/best-nativity-picture-books/" target="_blank">15+ Best Nativity Picture Books for Kids</a>Community Appreciation Gifts: <a href="https://simplyrebekah.com/2011/12/07/5-easy-clever-cheap-neighbor-gift-ideas/ " target="_blank">5 Easy, Clever, and Cheap Neighbor Gift Ideas</a> <a href="https://simplyrebekah.com/2013/12/03/more-easy-clever-cheap-neighbor-gift-ideas/ " target="_blank">5 More Easy, Clever, and Cheap Neighbor Gift Ideas</a> <a href="https://simplyrebekah.com/2015/11/10/fabulous-ways-to-give-redbox-codes/" target="_blank">How to Gift Redbox Codes</a> You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Rebekah on her<a href="http://simplyrebekah.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SimplyRebekah" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/simplyrebekah" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/simplyrebekah/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Fix up a hot cocoa and snuggle up by the fire with us, Awesomes! This week, we’re doing a deep dive into favorite holiday traditions! Meg is joined by Rebekah, and they share some traditions old and new that make the holidays memorable for their families. Then they share some of the best holiday traditions shared with us by YOU, the Awesome community! All of that plus practical charging solutions and a handy app for selling your stuff in Awesome of the Week!COME TAKE A SURVEY and enter to win an Amazon gift card! Please AND thank you!!These GIFTATEACHER.ORG teachers are counting on your support for next semester!Pari OmidbakhshLucia DeusMatt BickersTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Rothys: Go to rothys.com/awesome to check out the latest stylesBombas:&nbsp; Save 20% by visiting bombas.com/awesome and enter the offer AWESOME in the checkout code spaceBillie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesomeKopari:&nbsp;Go to koparibeauty.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first orderLegacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 60% off your first orderThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Rebekah's AotW: POWRUI Outlet Extender with USB ports Meg’s AotW: Mercari appRebekah's Favorite Christmas Books: Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones Who is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate &amp; Ashely Wolff Mrs. Wishy Washy’s Christmas by Joy Cowley 15+ Best Nativity Picture Books for KidsCommunity Appreciation Gifts: 5 Easy, Clever, and Cheap Neighbor Gift Ideas 5 More Easy, Clever, and Cheap Neighbor Gift Ideas How to Gift Redbox Codes You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!Find Rebekah on her&nbsp;blog,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;Instagram!Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 224 Favorite holiday traditions: yours & ours

Happy December, Awesomes! You know that we preach the message of practicing self-care year ‘round, but we think it’s especially important during the often chaotic season of the holidays. This week, Meg is joined by Kelly, and they have a list of seven kinds of self-care to practice to keep yourself healthy and sane during the weeks ahead. Plus, a very touching Awesome of the Week (followed by a sensory relief for the bathroom!). GIFTATEACHER.ORG Teachers:<a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/pari-omidbakhsh" target="_blank">Pari Omidbakhsh</a><a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/lucia-deus" target="_blank">Lucia Deus</a><a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/matt-bickers" target="_blank">Matt Bickers</a><a href="https://giftateacher.org/fundraiser/amanda-johnson" target="_blank">Amanda Johnson</a>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:ThirdLove: Go to <a href="http://thirdlove.com/awesome" target="_blank">thirdlove.com/AWESOME</a> to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchaseLola: Go to <a href="https://www.mylola.com/" target="_blank">mylola.com</a> and enter code awesome30 at checkout for 30% off your subscriptionGrove:&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://Grove.co/AWESOME" target="_blank">Grove.co/AWESOME</a> and receive a free sustainable swaps set with your first orderLinkedIn: Go to <a href="http://linkedin.com/awesome" target="_blank">linkedin.com/AWESOME</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Thank you to all of our <a href="https://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/#/sorta-awesome-sponsors/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome sponsors</a>! SHOW NOTES:Kelly's Awesome of the Week: Kindness - pay it forward. (This is the <a href="https://www.michaels.com/paw-2019-frame-ornament-by-studio-décor/10604807.html" target="_blank">pet ornament </a>Awesome Liz sent her in honor of her dog Sami, if you'd like to see it or you know someone else who might like one.) Meg: Trader Joe’s Super Lemon SpritzMentioned on the show:<a href="https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/the-7-types-of-rest-you-need-to-actually-feel-recharged/" target="_blank">The 7 Types of Rest You Need to Actually Feel Recharged</a><a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/brianna-wiest/2017/11/this-is-what-self-care-really-means-because-its-not-all-salt-baths-and-chocolate-cake/" target="_blank">This is What ‘Self-Care’ REALLY Means, Because It’s Not All Salt Baths and Chocolate Cake</a><a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/ep162" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Ep. 162: Self-Care, Self- Comfort, What’s Healthy, What’s Not</a>Advent resources:<a href="https://sarahbessey.com/field-notes/" target="_blank">Field Notes by Sarah Bessey</a><a href="http://ccca.biola.edu/events/2019/dec/1/advent-project-2019-online-devotional-project/" target="_blank">CCCA Bible Project 2019</a>For further reading:<a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-importance-of-self-care-during-the-holidays/" target="_blank">The Importance of Self-Care During the Holidays</a><a href="https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/5-tips-for-self-care-during-the-holidays.html" target="_blank">5 Tips for Self-Care During the Holidays</a>You can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megan.tietz" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sortaawesomemeg" target="_blank">Twitter,</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomemeg/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!Find Kelly on her <a href="http://www.lovewellblog.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LoveWellBlog?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/kellygordonmn" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sortaawesomeshow.com/shownotes/" target="_blank">sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes</a>&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SortaAwesomeHangout/" target="_blank">Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sortaawesomeshow/" target="_blank">@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SortaAwesomePod" target="_blank">@sortaawesomepod on Twitter</a>!

Happy December, Awesomes! You know that we preach the message of practicing self-care year ‘round, but we think it’s especially important during the often chaotic season of the holidays. This week, Meg is joined by Kelly, and they have a list of seven kinds of self-care to practice to keep yourself healthy and sane during the weeks ahead. Plus, a very touching Awesome of the Week (followed by a sensory relief for the bathroom!). GIFTATEACHER.ORG Teachers:Pari OmidbakhshLucia DeusMatt BickersAmanda JohnsonTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchaseLola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome30 at checkout for 30% off your subscriptionGrove:&nbsp;Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free sustainable swaps set with your first orderLinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES:Kelly's Awesome of the Week: Kindness - pay it forward. (This is the pet ornament Awesome Liz sent her in honor of her dog Sami, if you'd like to see it or you know someone else who might like one.) Meg: Trader Joe’s Super Lemon SpritzMentioned on the show:The 7 Types of Rest You Need to Actually Feel RechargedThis is What ‘Self-Care’ REALLY Means, Because It’s Not All Salt Baths and Chocolate CakeSorta Awesome Ep. 162: Self-Care, Self- Comfort, What’s Healthy, What’s NotAdvent resources:Field Notes by Sarah BesseyCCCA Bible Project 2019For further reading:The Importance of Self-Care During the Holidays5 Tips for Self-Care During the HolidaysYou can&nbsp;find Meg on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Instagram!Find Kelly on her blog,&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Instagram! Visit&nbsp;sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes&nbsp;on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the&nbsp;Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook&nbsp;or&nbsp;@sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and&nbsp;@sortaawesomepod on Twitter! 

Ep. 223 Seven kinds of self-care for the holidays

In the drudgery of daily life, it’s easy to forget that all around us (and within us!), awesome things are happening. Each week, author and show host Megan Tietz and co-hosts Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura serve up fresh doses of sparkly small things and provide thoughtful answers to listener questions all with an eye on helping you make your inner awesome shine.

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