Podcast: We are Digging

Heard something in the “We are Digging” segment of our podcast… but cannot quite remember which episode it was? Well, you are not alone (heck, we cannot even keep all of the episodes straight) so to make it easier we have rounded them all up in one big master list for ya. Simply scroll on down until you find it, plus you can click on any episode title to listen or view the full show notes. You can also see our round-up of books we have mentioned on our Book Club page. Glad Digging!

Note: Below are the items from Episode #101 now. Click here to see Episodes #1 – #50, Episodes #51 – #100, and Episodes #101 – 150.

Episode #160: And Now For Some Big Duplex News

Sherry: And if you need a good light-hearted Instagram account to follow, check out @InfluencersInTheWild.
John: The StoryWorth service that we picked up my parents for Christmas so we would be prompted to record some of my grandmother’s stories and memories throughout the year. I discovered it via an Instagram ad (surprise! wait nobody is surprised) and so far it has gone over truly well with everyone. We are excited to see all the stories that we get printed in a book at the end of the year.

Episode #159: Are You A Maximizer Or A Sufficer?

Sherry: Moving games in our toy closet to the top shelf so they are only pulled out with a grown-up’s assist (so there is no pieces getting lost or “repurposed” for other activities). No more Scrooge McDucking with the Monopoly Money before school.
John: Those are some of the pancakes we made using the Foodstirs pancake art kit (I made the chihuahua, and our daughter made that glad little pancake with hair on the right). We have asked for a couple more of their kids’ baking kits for Christmas presents for the kids from the grandparents, so that should be lively. If you do not want a kit, you can buy Foodstirs baking mixes a la cart too (everything’s organic and non-GMO) so we may use those to restock our pancake mix to make more beauties like the ones you see above.

Episode #158: Holiday Decorating From Around The World

Sherry: The movie Knives Out. All of the reviews we have since heard are fully true – it is especially entertaining, clever, and funny (which might be weird to say about a murder mystery, but it is true). One of our go-to trips to the movies in 2019!
John: The Allbirds shoes I got as a combined gift from my three sisters. Mine are the ones shown on the right (the Runners in “Natural Grey”) but they have plenty of other colors and styles. They gave me a gift card so I could pick the color, and I am so glad they did because they are crazy comfortable!

Episode #157: How To Achieve Even Your Biggest Financial Goals

Sherry: The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu, which we at last got into. Now we are also wondering if we should read the books, or if it is too late since we have already seen the series…
John: Painting extension poles, like this telescoping metal painting extension pole (it is $16 and goes from 6 – 12ft) but if you are using it simply to paint a normal height room, you can get a fixed 6 foot wood pole for under $7. Or even this 3 – 6ft extendable version for $10 that would be easier to store.

Episode #156: Renovations Are Stressful. Here is What Helps Us.

Sherry: Vintage toys like the troll dolls our daughter got from her sweet friend. You can find similar plenty for sale on eBay if you are looking to connect to your kids with toys that you played with as a kid.
John: The “stretchy” jeans that I wear in short everyday. Right now they are priced at simply $20 (!!!) so I simply picked up another pair as backup. The Slim Fit is my go-to because, personally, Skinny is too skinny for me.

Episode #155: Can “The Rule Of Age 10” Truly Predict Your Future?

Sherry: If you are fans of Elsie and Emma (or are simply looking for more casual home-related podcasts) certainly check out the A Striking Mess Podcast. You can find it wherever you listen to our podcast.
John: The chalk line we used to mark the joists under our new master bathroom subfloor panels (marking the joists with the chalk made it faster for us to make sure we were hitting them with our screws). I do not have it pulled taut in this photo, but you can see how it left a pleasant straight faint blue line on the floor when we pulled it straight and snapped it. Mine is several years old now, so this is the closest version to my model that I could find. There is also this one for a little less (both are still under $10).

Episode #154: How To Pare Down When Everything Is Precious

Sherry: We had the best time gathering Thanksgiving meal items for a local family and donating dog food to a local rescue group with our kids. It was heartwarming & we are already eager to do more.
John: The impact driver I got to make installing our new subfloors in the master bathroom faster & a lot less backache-inducing. I also found this slightly cheaper version that would work simply the same for this task – it simply does not have variable speeds like mine does.

Episode #153: Straightforward Ways To Make Your Day Less Annoying

Sherry: The piggy banks that we purchased for each of our kids to assist them navigate the concept of spending, saving, and sharing/donating their money. We enjoy that they are unbreakable, they blend in with the books on their shelves, and they are straightforward to open when it is time (they are magnetized boxes, as opposed to having to wrestle some rubber cork).
John: Educated by Tara Westover. Such a fascinating true story told in such a thoughtful way. Highly recommend!

Episode #152: The Haunted Room At Our Beach House

Sherry: The Clearing podcast if you want a fascinating story that is not your typical true crime podcast.
John: My wet dry vac is several years old, but I linked the closest model you can buy now. Its size has been strong for big jobs like cleaning up the bathroom demo area, but sometimes I’d also like to have a smaller/more portable version (like this well-reviewed model or this one that is said to be strong for cars).

Episode #151: When Is It Worth It To Splurge?

Sherry: Songland, the songwriting competition show we have lately been enjoying as a family (it is on NBC and Hulu). Here is a clip of one week’s winner performing his song for Macklemore, which gives you a taste of what the show is like.
John: A safe following distance in your car, especially when driving on the highway, so you do not get rear ended like we did!

Looking for more of what we have been digging? Click these links to see items from Episodes #1 – 50, Episodes #51 – 100, or Episodes #101 – 150.

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