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Friendlier

Sarah Kopper & Abby Olena

Friendlier is like eavesdropping on a phone call between Sarah and Abby, long time friends—and now parents—who love to talk, read, and eat. Every episode we review books, share recipes, and explore a sometimes random/sometimes serious topic. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:19

New year's intentions, 2021

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2020/12/29

New year's intentions, 2021We reflect on the year that was, set intentions for 2021, and share some of our favorites from 2020. Links we mentioned:Last year's intentions episode and our mid-year check-inSchitt's CreekThe Good PlaceMerge DragonsLife latelyAbby's building a chicken coop.Sarah has abandoned one holiday tradition and remembered how much she loves another.Reading latelyAbby listened to The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue and Sarah read the Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.Eating

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30:20

Our year in books, 2020

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2020/12/15

We take a look back at our reading life in 2020: our challenges, our wins, and of course, our favorite books. Highlights from the year:Fiction:The Far Fieldby Madhuri Vijay,Such a Fun Ageby Kiley Reid, andNothing to See Hereby Kevin WilsonNon-fiction:The New Jim Crowby Michelle Alexander,Boys and Sexby Peggy Orenstein, andMotherwit: An Alabama Midwife’s Storyby Onnie Lee Logan as told to Katherine ClarkMost enjoyable:Lady Sherlockseries by Sherry Thomas on audio,One to Watchby Kate London-Stayman,

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34:48

Our 100th episode + listener q&a

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2020/12/01

Celebrating 100 episodes + listen q&aWe reflect on the last four years of making the podcast, then answer listener questions. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! We cover everything from how we knew our families were complete to whether we have a personal theme song. Listeners, we are so grateful to have you with us on this podcasting journey. Here's to the next hundred episodes!Graceful quittingHard timesBeauty and styleWhat a DayHome CookingPod Save AmericaJourney to MidwiferyHarry

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37:05

Holidays, pandemic edition

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2020/11/17

The holidays are fast approaching. We share our plans for the season, including activities, food, gifts, how we plan to stay connected to loved ones, and what we are doing to take care of ourselves. Links we mentioned:In a Holidaze by Christina LaurenWinter Street series by Elin HilderbrandDecolonizing ThanksgivingBlueland holiday soap scentsLife latelySarah continued her gamble of painting rooms without getting samples and Abby shares a Craigslist victory.Reading latelyWe both read memoirs this

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28:58

How we've changed

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2020/11/03

How we've changedWe each share three ways we've changed since adolescence, one way we've stayed the same, and an area we'd like to change going forward.Life latelyAbby's chicks have arrived!Sarah is dreaming about 2021 and bought a new planner (which she heard about from Sarah Hart Unger). Austin Channing Brown perfectly captured the essence of this purchase in her Instagram post last year.Reading latelyAbby listened to Kevin Wilson's Nothing to See Here and Sarah delighted in reading One to Watch

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28:12

Food quirks

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2020/10/20

Food quirksFrom melted cheese on a plate to raw sweet potatoes, we discuss what we ate as kids, what unusual preferences we still have, and any quirks of our partners and kids.Life latelyAbby has solved her backyard storage problems by finishing this cabinet and adding these feet.Sarah's had a rough start to the school year, but is hoping to reset by restoring some healthy habits.Reading latelyAbby read the YA novel Dear Martin by Nic Stone and Sarah read the (surprise!) thriller Big Summer by

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43:21

Day in our (pandemic) lives

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2020/10/06

We share the details of our days from Tuesday, September 15th. We did a similar episode two years ago if you’d like to see how our days have changed. Things we mentioned:BlueyThe Penderwicks by Jeanne BirdsallCalm sleep stories (HP’s favorites are Wonder, the Night Train, and the Christmas Train)Blue light glassesLife latelySarah has creatures roaming her duct work and Abby is loving Blueland for plastic-free household cleaners and soaps.Reading latelySarah loved the ending of Ask Again, Yes by Mary

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33:21

Our work lives

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2020/09/22

Our work livesWe share our work-related history, what jobs we have now, and how those jobs are working for us. And here’s that beautiful essay about choices by Cheryl Strayed that Abby mentioned: The Ghost Ship That Didn’t Carry Us.Life latelyListening to romance novels on audio is really working for Sarah, and Abby hates sidewalk chalk.Reading latelySarah read The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin, and Abby strongly recommends A Wicked Kind of Husband by Mia Vincy.Eating latelyAbby is

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37:41

Raising independent kids

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2020/09/08

We share strategies we've used to raise independent kids, independence wins and fails, and our favorite resources.Visible Child Facebook groupFree Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts With Worry) by Lenore SkenazyThe Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed by Jessica LaheySmall Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear by Kim BrooksLife latelyAndrew got Abby the perfect Mother's Day gift: a painting of Carrboro made by a

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34:57

Sleep talk

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2020/08/25

We discuss our sleep needs, habits, and quirks, and reveal which of us snores and which of us talks in her sleep. Here are the links we mentioned in the show:Natural Calm supplementsCalm sleep storiesWhy We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew WalkerLife latelySarah shares about the start of online school and Abby recounts her recent secondhand wins.Reading LatelySarah read The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix Harrow and Abby finished the coming-of-age novel Juliet Takes a

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35:05

Fall decisions in a pandemic

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2020/08/11

Fall decisions in light of COVIDWe had a mid-year update six weeks ago, but given the ever-changing nature of the pandemic, we wanted to check-in again to talk about how we've made school decisions for the fall, what our work lives look like, and how we are thinking about opening (or not opening) our circles of social interaction.Life latelyWe share our thoughts on J.K. Rowling's anti-trans letter and how it will impact the way we consume her work. We recommend this video that breaks down the ways

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28:50

Our outdoor spaces

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2020/07/28

We share our aspirations for our outdoor spaces alongside the reality of their current state. Let us know your favorite/least favorite yard work task so we can celebrate/commiserate with you.Life latelySarah's fixing up patio furniture and Abby is loving her kids' pediatrician.Reading LatelySarah read The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Abby discovered a new favorite author--Talia Hibbert--when she read Get a Life Chloe Brown.Eating latelyAbby's family enjoyed summer bowls featuring this BBQ

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36:03

Being musical

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2020/07/14

We reflect back on music in our lives growing up, our musical aspirations, instruments we've played or hope to someday (can you guess which one of us considered taking up the sousaphone?), and the songs we love to listen to on repeat. Links to things we mentioned in the show:Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae JepsenDear Theodosia from HamiltonStand by Me by Ben E KingHey Delilah by the Plain White TeesInto the WoodsHamiltonThe Last Five YearsWickedLife latelyAbby did an internet deep dive into chickens. And

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32:19

2020 update

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2020/06/30

There have been quite a few things we didn’t expect in the first half of 2020. We reflect on those, as well as on the intentions that we set in December and how they’re guiding us in this pandemic and election year.If you want to take part in the movement to dismantle white supremacy and systemic racism, we recommend donating to:National Bail OutBlack Mamas MatterFind your local bail fund in this directory or donate to multiple bail funds at once hereCrooked Media has compiled a list of

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36:23

What's getting us through

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2020/06/16

What's getting us throughWith stay-at-home orders and social distancing we have had more time at home than ever before. We share some of our favorite things that are bringing us joy and helping us through this unprecedented time. Here are the links to things we mentioned in the show:Home Cooking podcastPod Save AmericaGourmet MakesCall of the MidwifeDance MomsSchitt's CreekCosmic Kids YogaSesame StreetMagic School BusOK GoGolem and the Jinni by Helene WeckerDutch House by Ann PatchettBringing Down

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35:24

Laundry and dishes

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2020/06/02

Laundry and dishesWe review our laundry and dishes routines, product recommendations, what's working, and what's not. Links mentioned in the show:Planet 2x liquid laundry detergentDropps pods for laundry and dishwasherSkoy scrubsOxyclean spray stain removerBlue Dawn dish soap (for grease stains)If You Care sponge clothsLife latelyAbby shares about Storytime Durham with Amy Godfrey, which she affectionately refers to as Plum's new preschool.Sarah's family made a fire pit in the backyard and have been

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25:20

Food in the time of COVID-19

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2020/05/19

The pandemic has changed a lot about how we shop for food and plan meals. We discuss what those changes look like, as well as the snacks we’re enjoying and the things we might want to take forward after things settle. And we come at this topic from a place of privilege. If, like us, you’re doing okay with food, check out Feeding America for ways to help others who are experiencing food insecurity.Life latelySarah upped her laundry game by investing in some new clothespins, and Abby is taking a daily

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28:14

Parenting wins and fails

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2020/05/05

We all have things we’re proud of and things we’re not when it comes to parenting. We share some of our wins and fails, and we’d love to hear yours—parenting or otherwise.Life LatelySarah is using Epic to read with her kids while the library is closed, and Abby has been pulling a lot of weeds.Reading LatelySarah read Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. Abby finished all the books in the Brothers Sinister series by Courtney Milan. The

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30:04

Improving ourselves

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2020/04/21

Improving ourselvesWe discuss what we think of the self-improvement industry generally, our favorite self-help books and resources, and what does not work for us when trying to make changes. Here are the links we mentioned in the show:Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedDear Sugars podcastGlennon Doyle and her memoirs (Carry On, Warrior; Love Warrior; and Untamed)Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui by Karen KingstonThe Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie KondoYou Can Buy Happiness (and It's

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32:18

How we make decisions

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2020/04/07

We discuss whether making decisions is generally easy or hard for us, analyze our results from this quiz, share decision making strategies, and think back on memorable past decisions.Life latelySarah enjoyed more structured workouts through the winter and Abby went on a family hiking adventure. Side note: we recorded this episode March 9, which is right before COVID-19 really impacted our communities. Reading latelySarah read the thriller Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison and Abby listened to Jonathan

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