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The Girl Next Door Podcast

Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd

Two (former) next door neighbors, one awesome podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:06

Parenting Tweens

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityToday we're talking about our experience parenting tweens so far, those delightfully empathetic and inconsistently responsible 9-12 year olds of ours. We revisit our tween selves before sharing what's wonderful and challenging about living with our tweens. Then we share advice for other parents of tweens and the best resources we've found for parenting tweens. Fellow tween parents, you're doing great!Mentioned on the show:Threw It On The

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27:32

What We Hope We Teach Our Kids

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/05/03

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityIn honor of Mother's Day this month we're each sharing five things we hope we teach our kids before they leave the house. Plus one thing each from ourselves and our husbands that we hope they don't learn!Mentioned on the show:Mattress topperVooray Burner gym bagNuuly: clothing rental + resaleBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website:

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30:26

Preparing for May Madness

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/04/19

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're toasting bagels and calling it dinner as we huddle up to prepare for May Madness, that last month of school that gets real hectic real fast. We share how we're each rolling into the end of school and compare the May Madness of homeschool to public school. Then we anticipate May challenges and brainstorm the future high fives we can give ourselves. We hope this episode helps to make your May a little bit tamer!Mentioned on the

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47:03

Looking Back: Friendship

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/04/12

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're capping off our Looking Back retrospective series talking about friendship, which is a topic we're asked about a lot! We share funny friendship stories, how friendship has changed as an adult, and friendship lessons we've learned. Along the way, imaginary tea parties are abandoned and friends are on trial in back alleys.Mentioned on the show:The Lazy Genius Podcast episodes on friendship: How To Find A New Relationship Rhythm; The

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1:20

Quick Update: no new episode this week!

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/04/05

The universe – and its germs – have been conspiring against us so we don't have a new episode for you this week. We're bummed too! We'll work on getting better and plan to be back with the last episode in our Looking Back series next week, which will be all about friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:43

Looking Back: Parenting So Far

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/03/29

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityToday we continue our Looking Back series with reflections and shared laughs over our parenting experience so far. We became parents within two years of each other and while being next door neighbors. And much of it has been chronicled on this podcast! We talk about how we each became parents, revisit the challenges and cuteness of toddler years (which is not much of a stretch for Kelsey), compare notes on having same-gender siblings very

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38:39

Looking Back: 10 Seasons of the Podcast

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/03/22

We're kicking off a three-part series around the theme of "looking back." Today we're looking back at making this podcast for 10 (!) seasons. We're remembering how the show got started, thinking about how it's changed, and sharing our favorite episodes. Then we each share the impact that making a podcast together has had on our lives and our friendship. Plus we look ahead to what's next for the show.The Photo Challenge Next Door (our first creative collaboration!)Our past episode about how we make

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1:14:45

COVID-19 Time Capsule

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/03/08

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're reflecting on and processing our COVID-19 pandemic experiences, from what was hardest to where we found joy, and how the pandemic still shapes our lives today with some chalk art, sourdough, and drive-by birthdays along the way.Mentioned on the show:Kelsey's blog posts about COVID-19#ColdTreatsWednesday (actually started in 2021 not 2020 like Kelsey mentions on the show)Pinch of Yum Best Soft Chocolate Chip CookiesDalgona coffeeThe Last

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32:49

Winter Reading Round Up

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/02/22

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe could talk books all day and are back with another reading round up. We're sharing what we've been reading and what our kids are reading. Plus, we're debuting new reading round up segments including What Else Are You Reading? and Memorable Reading Moment (MRM if you will...TBD). Happy reading!Visit our show notes for a full list of books we mention on the show: https://www.girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2023/02/winter-reading-round-up.htmlBecome a

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40:10

6 Organizing Strategies We're Loving

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/02/08

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityGrab your clear bins because it's time for our annual household organizing episode! We've got laundry high-fives, whiteboards being used for evil, and an organizing lightening round with very strong opinions.Mentioned on the show:ProKeeper storage containersIkea magazine file boxesHow Kelsey manages kids' art and makes photo books with itHouse tissue box coverFood52 vinyl kitchen matsLatch hook Valentine pillow kitBecome a Friend of the Show

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38:13

Our Intentions for 2023

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityJoin us as we welcome 2023! We each share a snapshot of what life will look like for our families this year. Then we reveal our one-word themes for the year plus our goals across different areas of life. We close the show by sharing hopeful messages to our future selves, and encourage you to do the same!Mentioned on the show:Lazy Genius Podcast episode: How to Start Fresh Without Starting OverEmber mugSmitten Kitchen Keepers cookbookBecome a

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38:54

10 Things Annoying Us Lately

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/01/11

New year, new goals, yada, yada, yada. As we embrace a gentle start to 2023 we're kicking off our tenth season by laughing over the things that are annoying us lately. We bet you can relate to more than a few of them. We'll be back in two weeks with our intentions and goals for 2023!Mentioned on the show:i.d.e.a. Museum in MesaArizona Museum of Natural HistoryOlipop sodasBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our

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44:51

Wrapping Up 2022

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/12/28

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityIt's our last episode of 2022 and we're reflecting on the year that was. We each share what made us laugh, cry, and curse this year. Plus what we spent too much time and/or money on and what made us proud. Finally, we listen to the messages we recorded for ourselves at the beginning of the year and see if what we predicted came true. Happy new year, friends! Thanks for spending time with us this past year and for all of the ways you support

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44:55

Holiday Home: Part 3

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/12/14

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're back for Part 3 of our Holiday Home series to help you navigate the Christmas Explosion Aftermath. We have an episode full of practical tips for managing the mess and stuff of the holidays, as well as for parenting on Christmas day and afterwards. We end with the ways we ease into January routine and new year intentions, all topped off with peppermint whipped cream. Happy holidays, friends!Mentioned on the show:Peppermint whipped dairy

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37:01

Holiday Home: Part 2

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/11/30

*We'll be hosting a live online Holiday Hangout for Friends of the Show on Saturday, December 3. Details are posted on our Patreon page. We hope to see you there!*Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityGet cozy and join us for Part 2 of our festive, honest, and fun Holiday Home series! Today we're chatting about creating holiday magic, nostalgia and emotions, and being present during the season.Mentioned on the show:Pour and Feed indoor plant fertilizerThe Best Pimiento

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37:52

Holiday Home: Part 1

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/11/16

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityCome on in and get cozy as we kick off our three-part Holiday Home series. It's going to be festive, honest, and fun! Today we're chatting about holiday logistics, organization, and decor. Over the next two Holiday Home episodes we'll talk about creating holiday magic and being present, and about navigating the holiday explosion aftermath. Happy holidays, everyone!Mentioned on the show:Rainbow Resource CenterSara Gorley Christmas plannerThe

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32:08

Our Favorite Things in 2022

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/11/02

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityThese are a few of our favorite things...in 2022! We're swapping favorite splurges, kid things, tiny joys, and great adulting finds (you know, the kind of stuff you only get really excited about as an adult). We hope you find some things you might like to try or to put on your wish list!Mentioned on the show:Eufy Robovac SlimAllbirds low sneakers and slippersWest Elm towel hooksAllen + Roth towel hooksCascade platinum dishwasher pods"If your

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31:31

Fall Reading Round Up

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/10/19

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityIt's the perfect season to cozy up with a great book so join us for our fall reading round up. We check in on our current reading habits then dive into books. We share the books we've recently finished and loved plus what our kids have been reading lately. Happy fall reading, friends!Mentioned on the show:The Near WitchThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRueMagic LessonsThe Hour of the WitchThe MaidFairy TaleProject Hail MaryTomorrow and Tomorrow

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1:12:56

Fall Extravaganza and An Autumnal Abomination

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/10/05

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityIt's the podcast version of jumping into a pile of leaves together...it's Fall Extravaganza! So grab your fuzzy socks and a can of expired pumpkin and join us for cozy, hilarious fall goodness. We've got a fall-themed would you rather, bravely taste a true autumnal abomination, and have strong feelings about scarecrows. There are appearances by Halloween costumes of our past and creepy kids, plus classics like Falliday and the candle sniff

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1:01:44

To-do Lists and Accountability Challenge

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/09/21

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're giving ourselves a month to complete a few big projects and by the magic of audio engineering you can see how we did. Plus we chat about the current state of our to-do lists and how to work with our personalities and life seasons.Mentioned on the show:Schoolnest Homeschool Lesson Planning NotebookTodoist appGoogle KeepWeekly Intentions printableOur past episode: Family Memory KeepingKelsey's blog post: Managing our family photosBamboo

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