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/awesome Undercover Tourist: Visit undercovertourist.com/AWESOME for an additional discount off of theme park tickets and more! Chicken Wonton Soup at Damn Delicious Open Book, Jessica Simpson Find Kelly's recipes here SHOW NOTES to Ep. 27 Here, taste this! Recipe similar to Meg's bierocks recipe 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 Twitter 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!

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 order Grove: 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/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, Lori Gottlieb Stars Above pajamas And that’s why we drink Sinisterhood Crime Junkie You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily on 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!

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/Awesome ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Kopari: Go to koparibeauty.com/awesome to get 15% off their CBD product line! Quip: Go to Getquip.com/AWESOME and get your first refill free Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW: Hormonology app Meg’s AotW: Your Own Backyard podcast Younger (Season 6) - TV Land & Hulu YOU (Season 2) - Netflix (YOU Second Season Twist) The Circle - Netflix Troop Zero Cheer - Netflix The Bachelor - ABC & Hulu  You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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!

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:  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 Vet Next in Fashion Ali Edwards Ali Edwards IG Day One App You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Jen on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout! 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!

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: 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/awesome Blinkist: Visit Blinkest.com/SORTA to try it free for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription FabFitFun: Use code SORTAAWESOME to get $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com LinkedIn: 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 Creek Joker Op-ed by Martin Scorsese: Marvel Movies aren't Cinema Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and 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 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!

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 subscription Imperfect 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/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Cheer from Netflix Rebekah’s AotW: The Flatshare FOOD: 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 find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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!

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 order ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Honey: Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/Awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Kelly's AotW: L.L. Bean's Moonbeam Alarm Clock Meg’s AotW: Such a Fun Age For 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 2016 You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or 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!

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 WORKSHEET THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: 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/awesome Magic 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 subscription Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg AotW: Soltice Scents in Snowmint Mallow Emily’s AotW: MakeUp Eraser StartUp Podcast You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily on 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!

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 Bickers THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Boll & Branch Get fifty dollars off at bollandbranch.com , promo code AWESOME LinkedIn: 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 Cocktails Rebekah: Sorta Awesome Ep 192 - Heartbreak, doubt, and finding faith through the storms 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's chili 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 Nagoski Living a chronic life in a fix-it-now world by Kate Bowler What 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 Holmes The 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 find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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!

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 Bickers THANK 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 app Meg’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!

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 Omidbakhsh Lucia Deus Matt Bickers THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Rothys: Go to rothys.com/awesome to check out the latest styles Bombas:  Save 20% by visiting bombas.com/awesome and enter the offer AWESOME in the checkout code space Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Kopari: Go to koparibeauty.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 60% off your first order Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Rebekah's AotW: POWRUI Outlet Extender with USB ports Meg’s AotW: Mercari app Rebekah's Favorite Christmas Books: Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones Who is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate & Ashely Wolff Mrs. Wishy Washy’s Christmas by Joy Cowley 15+ Best Nativity Picture Books for Kids Community 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 find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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!

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 Omidbakhsh Lucia Deus Matt Bickers Amanda Johnson THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome30 at checkout for 30% off your subscription Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free sustainable swaps set with your first order LinkedIn: 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 Spritz Mentioned on the show: The 7 Types of Rest You Need to Actually Feel Recharged This is What ‘Self-Care’ REALLY Means, Because It’s Not All Salt Baths and Chocolate Cake Sorta Awesome Ep. 162: Self-Care, Self- Comfort, What’s Healthy, What’s Not Advent resources: Field Notes by Sarah Bessey CCCA Bible Project 2019 For further reading: The Importance of Self-Care During the Holidays 5 Tips for Self-Care During the Holidays You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or 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!

It’s here, Awesomes! Our annual guide to all the best gifts in our Sorta Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2019! Join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah as they help you shop for the men in your life, those white elephant gift exchanges, and the people in your life who have everything. Plus stocking stuffers for all! Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop! https://www.amazon.com/shop/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Kids in Need Foundation invites you to Gift a Teacher Legacy Box: for a LIMITED TIME, go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 60% off your first order Boll & Branch CPA: Get fifty dollars off at BollandBranch.com, use promo code AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: White Elephant/Gift Exchanges Nice: Cravings by Chrissy Teigen 7" My Go To Serrated Santoku Knife Shower Notes Naughty: Charmin Super Roll Yodeling Pickle Bob Ross Color Changing Mug Moonlight Makers Kitchen Towels: Oh Kale No Every Now and Then I Fall Apart Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese Stocking Stuffers for Kids: Head lamps Light Saber Toothbrushes Plus Plus Construction Toy Mini Tubes Canary Cardboard Knife Out of the Box: 25 Cardboard Engineering Projects for Makers Magic Milk Straws Blacklight Tape Blacklight Flashlight Chatbooks - (SIMPLYREBEKAH-X2JH for $10 your first order) Gifts for Men: Yeti lowball beer advent calendar root beer of the month whiskey stones Wireless charging pad Record player and favorite vinyl Camping hammock Smart Wool sweater Bombas Lyndale t-shirts at Target Whoven t-shirt subscription emergency tool kit t-shirt blanket backyard heater Stocking Stuffers: Food - sugary cereal - your own pint of ice cream Beauty boxes at Target campfire starters magnets from trips Those who have everything: Sustainable Smoked Salmon Tucson Tamales Maytag Dairy Farms Pennsylvania Macaroni Co Fancy umbrella C3 Custom Cooler LuminAID Lanterns Tine's Watercolor Pets Handwritten Sentiment Stocking stuffers: grown-ups Ice roller for face Scratch off tickets Christmas beer cans for beer-themed stocking Blue light blocking glasses You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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!

The table is all set, Awesomes, and you are invited! So pull up a chair and listen as Meg and her sister and show regular Emily Harris tell you all about Thanksgiving when they were growing up, and what new spins they have put on old traditions, especially when it comes to food and recipes! All of that plus they each have a podcast recommendation for you in Awesome of the Week! Become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Ancient Nutrition: for $10 off of your order go to ancientnutrition.com and use promo code AWESOME Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome FabFitFun: Use code SORTAAWESOME to get $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com Wander Beauty: Get 20% off your purchase at wanderbeauty.com/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Emily AotW: Last Podcast on the Left Meg’s AotW: Dolly Parton’s America The Sporkful episode Recipes: Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole Spiced Percolator Punch Christmas Salad 1 package of mini marshmallows, divided 2 T butter 4 eggs, beaten 1 T sugar 2 T apple cider vinegr 1/4 c. milk 1/2 t. salt 1 c. whipping cream, whipped 2 C red grapes, halved 2 small cans mandarin oranges, drained 1 small can crushed pineapple large jar maraschino cherries, drained, halved Emily's mashed potato casserole 4-5 lbs of russet potatoes 1 stick of butter 1 package of cream cheese 8-12 oz of sour cream seasoned salt  one big block of cheddar cheese, shredded about 1 cup of starchy potato water from potatoes 1-1.5 cups of heavy cream 1 egg beaten 1 pkg of dry ranch dressing mix Boil the potatoes with about a tablespoon of salt. Save a cup of water before draining. Add the stick of butter and mash with a hand masher. Add softened cream cheese and mix. Add about half of the starchy water to fluff up the potatoes. Heat the sour cream and the heavy cream to keep it from making the potatoes too pasty. Slowly add in the heavy cream until you get a thick soup consistency. Add 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix and taste. Add more salt or ranch dressing if needed/desired. Add in the beaten egg by tempering it first. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes to an hour. During the last 15 minutes add shredded cheese to the top and continue cooking. Melt butter in top of double boiler.  Add combined egg, sugar, vinegar, milk and salt.  Cook over gently boiling water 2 min, stirring constantly. vAdd 2/3 of the marshmallows, sitr & beat 6-10 min til melted. Cool to room temp. Fold in whipped cream, fruit & remaining marshmallows. Refrigerate; mixture will set You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily on 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!

We all know that one way to be an Awesome is to be generous with giving to others, and the holidays are filled with ways to practice generosity! But sometimes giving to others can get a little messy, no matter how good our intentions may be. This week. Meg is joined by Rebekah and her husband Nate who returns to Sorta Awesome to give us some fresh perspectives on having the right mindset when it comes to giving to those in need at the holidays. As the executive director of a homeless shelter, Nate has seen it all when it comes to the responses of both the givers and the recipients of gifts at the holidays, and his wisdom and experience are so valuable. Then Meg shares some Dos and Don’ts to keep in mind when it comes to giving internationally. All of that plus a cute party dress, junk food on YouTube, and feeling strong as a mom in Awesome of the Week! Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop! https://www.amazon.com/shop/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Rothys: Go to rothys.com/awesome to check out the latest styles ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Bombas: Save 20% by visiting bombas.com/awesome and enter the offer AWESOME in the checkout code space Kopari: Go to koparibeauty.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Rebekah's AotW - Oxiuly Party Swing Dress https://amzn.to/2oTS7mm Nate's AotW - One Bite Pizza Reviews Meg’s AotW - MommaStrong Sorta Awesome Ep. 59 Crushing misconceptions about homelessness with Nate Hoffer Meg’s series on Lebanon and the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Part 1, 2, and 3 13 Things I Want American Christians To Know About The Stuff You Give Poor Kids by Awesome Rachel Pieh Jones World Visiion Heifer.org charity :: water You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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!

Mental load. Emotional labor. Invisible work. You’ve heard these terms and how they describe a sometimes un-awesome part of life - the work that many women do to keep everything running in homes, families, and in the workplace. This week, Meg and Kelly are talking about the bigger concept of “invisible labor” - defining what it is AND talking you through some ways to feel empowered to do something about it! Plus comforting cold weather food and a cute top for nursing moms in Awesome of the Week! Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop! https://www.amazon.com/shop/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome30 at checkout for 30% off your subscription Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME to get your FREE Sustainable Swaps set! LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Kiwi Co: Go to kiwico.com/AWESOME for your first month free! Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg AotW: Latched Mama nursing pullover: Kelly’s AotW: Grilled cheese and tomato soup: How to get this classic combo just right Listen to ‘Dear Sugars’: The Invisible Work (Most) Women Do — With Gemma Hartley Articles: This is Why Your Wife is Stressed Out (Spoiler Alert: It Might Be You) The Advice Therapists Give When One Spouse Does All the Emotional Labor I Created a System to Make Sure My Husband and I Divide Household Duties Fairly. Here’s How it Works. Lucky Orange Pants Facebook essay on invisible labor You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or 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!

Picture it now, Awesomes. It’s the day of your big holiday gathering, and instead of feeling frazzled and stressed, you are calm, cool, collected, and even … joyful. Is that even possible! It TOTALLY is! This week, Meg sits down with Rachel Tiemeyer from ThrivingHome.org and Rachel shares all the awesome that you need to know to have a less-stress holiday. From cute conversation starters around the table to a freezer stocked with delicious, crowd-pleasing favorites to tips and tricks for using that Instant Pot, Rachel has a TON of suggestions for what to do now to have an awesome holiday season. All of that plus body-moving self-care and a hot new historic true crime podcast in Awesome of the Week! Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop! https://www.amazon.com/shop/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Wander Beauty : Get 20% off your purchase at wanderbeauty.com/AWESOME with code AWESOME Mejuri: Skip the special occasion and buy that beautiful jewelry piece for yourself now at Mejuri! Free shipping over $100 at mejuri.com/awesome Quip: Get the toothbrush that creates healthy habits AND a free first refill at getquip.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Catlick podcast from BT Harman From Freezer to Cooker From Freezer to Table Find ALL of Rachel’s ideas for you at our special page on Thriving Home: Freebies and Recipes for Sorta Awesome You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Learn more about Rachel and Polly’s latest book FromFreezerToCooker.com (available for pre-order now!). And follow them on Facebook, Instagram and at ThrivingHome.org! 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!

It has been a minute since we opened up the listener mailbag, friends! This week, Meg is joined by her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris, and they are taking questions from the Awesomes. Tune in to hear Emily’s introvert recharging practices, Meg’s newest family management game plan, and the one story from their childhood that Meg cannot believe Emily shares with the Awesome nation. All of that plus a delicious YouTube channel and a sorta surprising decision in Awesome of the Week! Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop! https://www.amazon.com/shop/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: FabFitFun: Use code SORTAAWESOME to get $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com Bombas:  Save 20% off your first purchase at bombas.com/awesome Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Ancient Nutrition: for $10 off of your order go to ancientnutrition.com and use promo code AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Epicurious on YouTube MakeupRehab subreddit Where the Crawdads Sing The Mother-in-law Miracle Creek First Aid Beauty Coconut Skin Smoothie Belif Aqua Bomb PIXI Glow Tonic CoxRX Advanced Snail 96 You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily on 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!

You know how sometimes in life a thing is TOTALLY AWESOME … until it’s not? This week, Meg and Rebekah explore what to do when the awesome wears off. They revisit some past Awesomes of the Week that have lost their sparkle and shine, and they also explore some real life examples of things that are no longer all that great. Meg shares five tips for how to bounce back when the awesome is gone, and they talk clear complexions and a hot new release in awesome of the week! Check out Meg and Kyle’s new fine rosary shop Nikolaus Design! Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop! https://www.amazon.com/shop/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Rothys: Go to rothys.com/awesome to check out the latest styles ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and get your free sustainable swap set First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Mathnasium: Go to mathnasium.com/awesome today or call 855-401-MATH Kopari: Go to koparibeauty.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Zit Fighter Essential Oil Blend Miracles and Other Reasonable Things, Sarah Bessey Sortd Party of Five The Royals Orange is the New Black Modern Kiwi Maxi Dress Tarte Shape Tape concealer StitchFix You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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!

Sweaters and boots and sweets, oh my! Yes Awesomes, fall is here, and that means it’s time for our annual Awesomes for Fall List! Tune in to hear Meg and Kelly share their top picks to help you have the best fall yet. You’ll hear about everything from recipes to fall fashion trends to their favorite ways to get cozy. All of that plus a very literary Awesome of the Week! Check out Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome30 at checkout for 30% off your subscription Kiwi Co: Go to kiwico.com/AWESOME for your first month free! Mathnasium: Go to mathnasium.com/awesome today or call 855-401-MATH Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Harry Potter and the Sacred Text Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell Kelly’s Fall List: Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Dresses at ThredUp (This is Kelly's affiliate link that will give you $10 of credit to spend at ThredUp on your first order) Disney Plus Applesauce bars Bonus: Salted Caramel Oatmeal Cookies Meg’s Fall List: ASMR channel: Goodnight Moon, Babblebrook Series The Highwomen album Scandi trend: like this and this cropped wide leg jeans Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Cardigan scent from Twinkle Apothecary Sorta Awesome Fall List 2016 Sorta Awesome Fall List 2017 Sorta Awesome Fall List 2018 You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or 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!

Okay Awesome, so you know your Enneagram number. Now what? One of the most awesome aspects of the Enneagram is discovering how it affects you and your relationships so that you can continue to grow in all areas of life. Today, Enneagram coach Beth McCord returns to Sorta Awesome, and this time, she’s brought her husband Jeff! They sit down with Meg to talk about all things Enneagram and marriage and their brand new book Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage. Tune in to hear them answer questions from the Awesomes ranging from what to do when your partner is totally uninterested in the Enneagram and other personality systems to how to communicate our fears to our partners and everything in between! Check out Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Rothys: Go to rothys.com/awesome to check out the latest styles Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive and get your Sustainable Swap gift set FREE with purchase, plus free shipping and a free 60 day VIP member trial! Mathnasium: Go to mathnasium.com/awesome today or call 855-401-MATH Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Sorta Awesome Enneagram Lovers Group Becoming Us on Amazon Becoming Us pre-order specials You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Beth at YourEnneagramCoach.com and becomingus.com , or find her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! 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!

Wash your hands and take your vitamins, Awesomes! Sickness season is about to begin! Meg and Rebekah have got you covered with a survival guide to help you avoid the germies in the months ahead, AND they are sharing all of their best tips for how to survive if you do come down with a case of I-don't-feel-good. All of that plus more Curly Girl recommendations and a comprehensive deep dive into boy band fun in Awesome of the Week! Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop! https://www.amazon.com/shop/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: BruMate: Visit brumate.com and add code “awesome” to get 15% off your first order ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase Mathnasium: Go to mathnasium.com/awesome today or call 855-401-MATH First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Kiwi Co: Go to kiwico.com/AWESOME for your first month free Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg AotW: Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curling Gel Souffle Rebekah's AotW: One Direction & Harry Styles solo album Favorite One Direction Song: Drag Me Down Harry Styles Album Reply All ep. 6: This Proves Everything Rebekah's Favorite One Direction YouTube Finds: One Direction Carpool Karaoke Harry Styles Carpool Karaoke Never Have I Ever with One Direction Elderberry options: Lexie Naturals DIY Elderberry Syryp Kit (First 20 people to use code SortaAwesome will get a free lip balm with the purchase of an elderberry kit. Must add lip balm to your cart.) Elderberry Gummies for Kids Dried Elderberries Plant Therapy KidSafe Essential Oils: Germ Destroyer Immune Boom Sniffle Stopper Tummy All Better NeilMed Sinus Rinse Activated Charcoal Emergen-C POTION: Mix equal parts lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Add boiling water to one tablespoon of concentrate. Stir, cool, and sip. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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! Check out Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop!

Guess who is back on Sorta Awesome this week? It's Meg's sister Emily, and she's bringing her undying fascination with all things true crime back to the show! This is Volume 2 of Something Bad Happened, a series on Sorta Awesome where Meg and Emily tell stories of true crime in a way that even Highly Sensitive People (like Meg!) can listen to without getting too disturbed. Tune in to hear the missing persons case of Brandon Lawson (complete with unnerving 911 call) as well as the bizarre and mysterious death of Alexander Stevens. All of that plus a new Trader Joe's favorite and a cheap way to add a bunch of brushes to your makeup collection in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Kopari: Go to koparibeauty.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome40 at checkout for 40% off your subscription FabFitFun: Use code SORTAAWESOME to get $10 off your Fall 2019 box at www.fabfitfun.com LinkedIn: 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: Sorta Awesome ep. 191 Something Bad Happened, Vol. 1 Trader Joe’s French Market Fresh Berry Lemonade BS-MALL makeup brushes True Crime Garage ep 310 Crawlspace: Brandon Lawson’s brother Kyle Big Savage: The Death of Alexander Stephens Mared and Karen: The WVU Co-Ed Murders You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily on 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!

Awesomes, WE ARE BACK! Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah are back in real time with a brand new episode of Sorta Awesome. Tune in to get caught up on what they've been up to over the summer months, from plowing through the To Be Read list to an incredible deep dive into faith to finding the most awesome baby gear on the market, the Sorta Awesome team has been keeping busy! All of that plus their Awesomes of the SUMMER! JOIN OUR SUPER STAR COMMUNITY! When you join, you get access to the full Awesome Overflow plus hours and hours of exclusive Sorta Awesome episodes. Also! You can join our Super Star Facebook group to have a more connected, more meaningful Hangout experience. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove.co: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a FREE five piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer and Grove Collaborative with your $20 order Mathnasium: Go to mathnasium.com/awesome today or call 855-401-MATH to schedule your child’s risk-free assessment Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg: Simple Modern insulated tumbler Kelly: cocktails in a can Rebekah: Walmart Dress Currently Reading podcast The Complete Guide of What to Read in 2019 (Episode 189) Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Bride Test by Helen Hoang The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton MPR News with Kerri Miller: Women of Faith Happy Baby Carrier Halo Bassinest Copper Pearl Swaddle Blanket You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, 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!

Pull up a chair and pour a drink, Awesomes! This week, we're inviting you over for some casual conversation around our dining room table as Meg welcomes her husband Kyle back to Sorta Awesome. This episode is truly different from most - it's a slice of real life complete with all of the chaos that a family of seven brings to the table. Tune it to hear Meg ask Kyle what it's like to be a new dad again at 44, how Myers Briggs helped him find peace with who he is, and what his daily uniform for work has become. Plus, they reveal the newest project they are launching into the world! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: BruMate: Visit brumate.com and add code “awesome” to get 15% off your first order Mathnasium: Go to mathnasium.com/awesome today or call 855-401-MATH Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Gone with the Wynns Ep. 86 How to dress a man Ep. 112 Stop outsourcing your safety Wohven You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or 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!