On a scale of 1-10, how great do feel about where all of your photos are living right now? Not just the ones on your phone (but especially the ones on your phone!), we’re talking ALL the photos important to you? If thinking about how secure and organized your favorite memories are leaves you in the grips of anxiety, you are going to LOVE this conversation Meg had with professional digital organizer Lisa Mast! Lisa is an Awesome who specializes in helping people find answers to all of their questions and concerns when it comes to photos, and her mindset-based advice will bring you so much hope! We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you! When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month! Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Bombas: Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchase Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the App Store or Google Play SHOW NOTES: Lisa’s AotW: Branch Basics - save $10 (affiliate link) Meg’s AotW: NYX Lip Lingerie XXL Amazon II Shoplist Check out Lisa's round-up of resources for the Awesomes!! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Lisa at her website Scissortail Digital or on Facebook 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!

After nearly three decades teaching elementary students, Jennifer Williams left the classroom, but she couldn't leave behind her passion for books and reading. After so many years of watching how becoming a reader changes the life of a child, Jennifer found a new mission - getting books into the hands of some of the most vulnerable members of her community. Friends, you do NOT want to miss Meg's conversation with Jennifer, a conversation that moved them both to tears! Tune in, be inspired, and get in on this bookish movement! SUPPORT JENNIFER'S WORK: Follow Joy of Reading (Jennifer's One Million Books giveaway) on Facebook Follow Second Chance Bookclub on Facebook Donate to Jennifer's work via PayPal: jen@jen-scottwilliams.net For more awesome in the everyday, follow Sorta Awesome on Instagram or join our community in the Sorta Awesome Hangout

Why not start your week out awesome, friends? Meg and Kyle have the rundown you need on what’s coming out this week to Netflix, Prime, Hulu, and more! Plus Meg shares her experience with the ASMR channels helping her sleep lately (sorta) and she has lots of fun lifestyle picks from the Awesomes. Kyle brings you all the news you probably missed last week, but the news that is weird, fascinating, or downright Awesome. (Here’s looking at you, Allyson Felix!) Come talk all things Awesome every day on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups! Susan Page biographies Pavoi Huggie earrings Madewell Whisper Cotton V Neck Tank Kohls midi dress Aeropress coffee and espresso maker

It’s time for some REAL TALK, Awesomes! Let’s get honest, let’s let go of some stuff, and let’s live in better alignment with the person we are truly meant to be! Meg and Rebekah explore who they are ideally versus who they really are in this conversation that is part confession, part pep-talk, and 100% inspiring to be your best self! We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you! When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month! Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always! EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199 American Girl: Get a one time 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code AWESOME at americangirl.com SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Marco Polo app Rebekah’s AotW: Under The Influence with Jo Piazza podcast The Year of Less by Cait Flanders 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!

Welcome back to the Extra Awesome series, friends! At Sorta Awesome, we’ve always hoped to make a place for women in all ages and stages of life, but it’s not often we get to hear from our Awesome community members on the younger side of life. Embo Tshimanga is a recent college graduate who just moved into her very first place, all on her own! Join her conversation with Meg as they talk about why, as a former foster youth, this big move is especially meaningful for Embo. They cover everything from letting triggers be your teacher to the best place to buy frames for a gallery wall and so much more! SHOW NOTES: It is what it is :: Nobody’s Damsel podcast Finding Healing After Aging Out :: Archibald Project podcast Racism and trauma with Embo Tshimanga :: Happy and Holy podcast You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Embo on her Instagram: @embopriscilla 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!

August is here, and let's make it AWESOME! We start this first week of August with Meg and Kyle giving you the rundown on all kinds of good stuff coming to streaming, much of it packed with nostalgia feel-good fuzzies. We've got recommendations from the Awesomes on all that is good to watch, two great reading picks, a bookish soundtrack, and some great recommends for awesome in the everyday. We also have crazy, funny, and bizarre news items you probably missed in the news last week! Come join us on Instgram or in the Hangout group for more awesome, every single day! SHOW NOTES: NBCOlympics TikTok The Soulmate Equation, Christina Lauren The One, John Marrs The Song of Achilles playlist Megababe powder Pleated skirt on Amazon THE SNAKES

One of our favorite things about being an Awesome is how we are all on a journey to knowing and doing better! This week’s conversation guides us all gently further down that path. Meg invites Awesome Mindy Brouse (co-host of Bookend Homeschoolers podcast and co-host of Currently Reading podcast) to have a warm, candid discussion about how we can recognize the need for more inclusive play for kids with special or additional needs in our families, schools, and communities. You do not want to miss this conversation! And there’s definitely a lot of bookish fun in Awesome of the Week! We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you! When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month! Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Nutrafol: Get $15 off your first month’s subscription at Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code AWESOME. Free shipping on every order! Moink: Go to Moinkbox.com/AWESOME to get FREE bacon for a year Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the App Store or Google Play Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and choose a FREE gift (with orders $30 or more). Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial SHOW NOTES: Book bone Rainbow Rowell’s Any Way the Wind Blows You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy at bookendhomeschoolers.com and 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!

For many people, creating art was a beloved pastime of childhood, and it may be a source of creative relaxation as an adult. But some people follow their natural gifting and develop the skill to turn art into a vocation. Today, Meg talks to Awesome artist Jordan Leigh Tellis about what that path has looked like for her, and how an unexpected portrait subject has allowed her to be part of the lives of customers in a meaningful way. Find Jordan Leigh Tellis’ Etsy shop here, and follow her on Instagram at @j.leigh.tellis.art Resources for getting started with watercolor: Anna Mason online art school Emily Lex online art classes Get started with gouache Gouache set Follow Sorta Awesome on Instagram or join our community on Facebook!

If the summer heat has you on the lookout for awesome ways to cool off, we’ve got the recommendations you need for the week ahead! Whether you are looking for a show to binge in the air-conditioning, a fun and fizzy drink to fix up for your kids (or yourself!), or a mountain-side festival with a big dose of nostalgia, you’ll find everything you need in our weekly Watch, Read, Listen, and Lifestyle updates along with the most fascinating news items you might have missed! The Invisible Life of Us, Kate Jones & Mandy Hose Endless Thread: The Great Glitter Mystery Dr. Squatch Star Wars soaps Wanderlog ColourPop eyeliners Buxom Plumping Lipstick in Baller The Nester Fancy, Fun & Fizzy popsicle drinks Ian Ross For the Good Of All Follow us on Instagram or come be part of our Awesome community on Facebook!

Whether you're leaving on a jet plane or just packing up for a trip to Grandma's house, whether you're on the road in the summer or looking forward to a winter getaway, we have ALL THE GOOD TIPS to make travel a lot more awesome! Join Meg and Kelly in this episode that our community has been asking for for YEARS - travel! From plane trip tips to road trip hacks and more than a few funny stories in-between, we'll help you get out the door for wherever you are headed! We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you! When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month! Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: American Girl: Get a one time 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code AWESOME at americangirl.com Bombas: Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchase Brightside: Go to brightside.com/AWESOME and take your free mental health assessment and get up to one hundred dollars credit on your first month of treatment Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199 SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Never Have I Ever, Season 2 Kelly’s AotW: Mint symple syrup, as descried in Chew Out Loud’s Best Mojito recipe (Bonus AotW: Kelly’s Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream) Courtney Clark Cleve's blog All The Best Days (sign-up for packing guide at the bottom of the page!) You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! 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 a question that lots of us could spend so much time discussing: what is a book that you think every woman should read? In this bite-size bit of Awesome in the Extra Awesome series, Meg shares her list of five books that SHE thinks should be read by every woman, and she shares some suggestions from the Awesomes, too! What books would be on your list? Come tell us @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram or in our Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook! Want to find out more about becoming a Super Star Awesome? Get access to hundreds of ad-free episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), membership in our Super Stars Facebook community, and start texting with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! All for $5 a month at Patreon! SHOW NOTES: Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life, Dr. Emily Nagoski Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Toni Weschler Cycle Savvy: The Smart Teens Guide to the Mysteries of Her Body, Toni Weschler The Red Tent, Anita Diamant The Gift of Fear: Survival Skills that Protect Us from Violence, Gavin De Becker Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way we Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, Brene Brown The Lazy Genius Way, Kendra Adachi Share Your Stuff, I’ll Go First, Laura Tremaine Just Mercy, Bryan Stephenson The Crosswicks Journals, Madeleine L'Engle Let Your Life Speak, Parker Palmer The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter The Menopause Manifesto, Dr. Jen Gunter A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini The Bad Muslim Discount, Syed M. Masood

What are you up to this week, Awesomes? Are you getting ready for some Olympic fun? Wondering what else there is to watch? Looking for a book recommendation? Meg and Kyle have tons of suggestions for what all you can check out this week that will bring more awesome to your life, plus a ton of news stories that you may have missed but you're going to want to hear! Any Way The Wind Blows, Rainbow Rowell Dial A for Aunties, Jesse Q. Sutano Your Own Backyard podcast Ultra Comfort Waist Utility Shorts Just Watch Magnetic Drawing Board BudgetBytes.com Sorta Awesome: Olympics Obsessed Group Guo Gangtang finds his son Fudge Cake Balls WHY IS THIS A THING Want to live in the heart of Awesome? Make sure you've joined us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout Group!

Summertime and the living is … well, not that easy when you are trying to fight the heat and feed your family! Running out of meal ideas for these long summer days? We’ve got you, friend! Meg and Rebekah share all their best tips, recipes, and meal ideas for everything from fun breakfasts to no-oven dinners to eating on vacation with family. Plus some inspiring decluttering inspo and a great new podcast in Awesome of the Week! We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you! When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month! Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and choose a FREE gift (with orders $30 or more). PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Not Past It podcast Rebekah’s AotW: cleaning out closet Grilling: Ep. 58 Grill It, Girls! 7 Meal Ideas for Leftover Grilled Chicken Easy Grilled Salmon (and house seasoning!) from The Seasoned Mom Grilled grilled cheese sandwiches from the Food Network Slow Cooker: Creamy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Pasta & Beef Casserole Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Bowls Instant Pot Iced Tea Kids Breakfast, Snack, and Lunch ideas 3 ingredient banana pancakes Apple Peanut Butter Cookies from A Farm Girl Dabbles Banana nice cream Chocolate Granola Bars from Foodlets Kids charcuterie board ideas from Six Sisters Stuff Vacation Meal Ideas: Baked Pesto Ravioli Honey Baked Chicken Pizza Tot Casserole Ham & Cheese Sliders with Sweet Mustard Glaze Homemade Sweet & Sour Salad Dressing Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs Meal Kit Service like Home Chef. (Use this affiliate link to try Home Chef and get $90 Off. That's $30 off your first two orders and $15 off your third and fourth order.) 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!

Sorta Awesome had to take a little time off last week but we are back with our weekly round-up of everything good in pop culture! This week will leave Twilight fans rejoicing, Rainbow Rowell fans celebrating, #FreeBritney conversations buzzing, and Spotify playlists bumping! And in the weird news department, we’ve got heists and hidden treasure, a big wedding in the Sooner State, and ancient oil wrestling. A little bit of everything for everyone! Any Way the Wind Blows, Rainbow Rowell The Ten Thousand Doors of January, Alix E. Harrow The Four Winds, Kristin Hannah Called By Name: A Memoir, Anna Shane Stadick Under the Influence with Jo Piazza Toxic: The Britney Spears Story Boil The Frog playlist maker Saltwater Sandals National Park Service Facebook account Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse Mark Zuckerberg Take Me Home Forrest Fenn treasure heist Legendary foul ball catch TikTok’s travel pillow correction Are you part of the Sorta Awesome Hangout group? Come join us for daily discussions of all things awesome!

It's Monday and we're here to start your week off with all the awesome you need to know! What to watch this week on streaming, something to listen to when you need help falling asleep, a TON of recommendations from the Awesomes, fascinating and weird news stories ... we've got a fun mix to start the first week of July! Show notes: Nothing Much Happens podcast Drama Queens podcast Countertop ice maker Peepers Recipe for pavlova Roomba Sign up for a free trial of Audible and listen to Project Hail Mary More details on The Book of Courtesans Find us on Instagram for daily Awesome!

Have you ever been listening to an episode of Sorta Awesome and thought "Gosh, I wish I could tell them _______!" or "Why don't they know that the name of that movie is  _____?" Have you ever wondered what TikToks we text our friends, or how we let each other know when we just finished an incredible book?  We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you! When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month! Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here! Show Notes from Awesome Overflow: Tretinoin information Foot care kit on Amazon 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 we love any reason to celebrate the everyday around here, and this week, Meg is thrilled to kick off the revived Extra Awesome series with a conversation with Mary Carver about celebrating Christmas in July! Mary returns to Sorta Awesome with some background, inspiration, and ideas and more to get you thinking about making July really special this year with some holiday happiness. Frozen hot chocolate bars, Hallmark holiday movies, homemade cinnamon rolls and more! Show Notes: teleparty extension Listen to Mary’s podcast The Couch with Mary Carver wherever you find your favorite podcasts Find Mary at her blog or on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! 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!

We’re just about to wrap up the month of June, and we’ve got a BUNCH of recommendations for you of what to watch, what to read, what to listen to, and fun lifestyle picks! But before that, Meg and Kyle dig into some silly, fascinating, and awesome news stories that you definitely missed in the big headlines! What to watch on streaming in July 2021 Starstruck HBO MAX Try Audible Plus (for Project Hail Mary and other good stuff!) Project Hail Mary The Stars of Whistling Ridge Amazon | Bookshop Storygraph App Sara Thackwray music Stella and Grace dead sea mud mask Folex Carpet Spot Remover La Colombe Coffee Roasters Cotton Flower Clothing on Etsy Follow Sorta Awesome on Instagram for daily Awesome including everyday celebrations and birthdays!

Summer reading season is in FULL SWING, and that means you are probably hearing about great books everywhere you turn. But how many of those books live up to the hype? This week, Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome Regular and author Katie Proctor, and they are here to give you the rundown on which recent books getting lots of buzz actually live up to all the hype! Plus a fun summer beauty pick and vicarious travel in Awesome of the Week! BECOME A SORTA AWESOME SUPER STAR! This summer, treat yourself to our exclusive Patreon content and catch up on our latest Sorta Spicy series, enjoy monthly Awesome Overflow episodes and hang with other Super Stars in our Facebook community! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Moink: Go to Moinkbox.com/AWESOME to get FREE bacon for a year Bombas:  Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchase Brightside: Go to brightside.com/AWESOME and take your free mental health assessment and get up to one hundred dollars credit on your first month of treatment Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. SHOW NOTES: Katie's AotW: Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Meg AotW: Vicarious Voyager WeDoFunThings on TikTok @rooftopreviews Adult contemporary fiction: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes Amazon | Bookshop Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Amazon | Bookshop Circe by Madeline Miller Amazon | Bookshop Olympus, TX by Stacey Swann Amazon | Bookshop Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Amazon | Bookshop The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Amazon | Bookshop Daisy Jones and the Six also by TJR Amazon | Bookshop One, Two, Three by Laurie Frankel Amazon | Bookshop Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir Amazon | Bookshop The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave Amazon | Bookshop Non-fiction: Broken, Jenny Lawson Amazon | Bookshop Live Your Life, Amanda Kloots Amazon | Bookshop Middle Grade: Hand in Hand, Katie Proctor Amazon | Bookshop Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston Amazon | Bookshop Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop Mentioned: The Wednesday Wars, Gary D. Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop Okay for Now, Gary D. Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop Young Adult: A Pho Love Story by Loan Le Amazon | Bookshop Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley Amazon | Bookshop Tokyo Ever After, Emiko Jean Amazon | Bookshop You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her latest book Hand in Hand! 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 mid-week, friends! We've got the scoop on all the stories you might have missed in the past few weeks. Instead of bumming you out, however, the stories we cover will keep you looped in on the inspiring, the silly, and the plain old weird. Tune in to hear Meg and Kyle give you your serotonin fix for the week! Don't forget to follow Sorta Awesome on Instagram for daily celebrations and birthday wishes! A few links: Gorilla and human moms bonding at the zoo Florida Man's birthday prank JLo's mom weighs in on Bennifer

Happy summer solstice, friends! We're back with another round of Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle, and Meg and Kyle are sharing some great finds on streaming, a fascinating fiction podcast, a new novel everyone is buzzing about, and lots of great lifestyle picks from the Awesomes! Stephanie Harlowe's Bonnie and Clyde series Malibu Rising, Taylor Jenkins Reid King Falls AM Nightgown (with pockets!) Bubble tea kit Hotpop microwave popcorn popper Timber Ridge Botanical cologne sampler Karina Dresses Come follow us on Instagram!

From fictional twins like Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia to real life twins like Mary Kate and Ashley Olson, the fascination around twins is real! This week, Rebekah puts Meg squarely in the hot seat with all kinds of questions about what it’s like to have twins. From the moment the ultrasound screen surprised her to what it’s like to navigate parenting older twins to her biggest fears and her favorite moments, she spills all the secrets behind twin life! Can’t get enough of conversations with Meg and Rebekah? BECOME A SORTA AWESOME SUPER STAR! This summer, treat yourself to our exclusive Patreon content and catch up on our latest Sorta Spicy series, enjoy monthly Awesome Overflow episodes and hang with other Super Stars in our Facebook community! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME Quip: Go to GETQUIP.com/AWESOME5 and get $5 off a Mouthwash Starter Kit Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and choose a FREE gift (with orders $30 or more). PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW: Knox Rose Dress at Target (affiliate link) Meg’s AotW: Podcast Do You Know Mordechai 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!

This week, Meg and Kyle are celebrating twenty-three years of marriage, and they have filled this conversation with stories and moments big and small from having spent over half of their lives together. They dissect fights over McDonald’s on an interstate in Texas, revisit what made Meg clutch her pearls the first time she saw Kyle, and pinpoint some of the biggest surprises of the past few decades. They also share some of the disappointments (especially a very recent loss), as well as giving their best advice for married life.

You guys! It’s finally here! THE AWESOME LIST for SUMMER 2021! Every season, we have the most fun putting together a list of AMAZING things to check out in the months ahead, and this year, Meg and Kelly are thrilled to guide you through their very favorite season of all! From sunscreen and summer makeup to drinks and recipes to keeping bugs at bay and so very much more, there is something for everyone on this list! Plus delightful comedy TV and dreamy Scottish ASMR in Awesome of the Week! BECOME A SORTA AWESOME SUPER STAR! This summer, treat yourself to our exclusive Patreon content! Catch up on our latest Sorta Spicy series, enjoy monthly Awesome Overflow episodes and hang with other Super Stars in our Facebook community! From now until June 14th, show some love to Sorta Awesome favorite Jessica Turner by shopping her Zulily event! Great deals curated by an Awesome with great taste! (SA affiliate link) THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the App Store or Google Play Bombas: Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchase EveryPlate: Try EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off your next two boxes by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199 SHOW NOTES: Meg AotW: Scottish Undertones ASMR; Relax video Kelly's AotW: Peacock TV / Rutherford Falls / Girls5eva Meg’s List: Breathable nail polish Innocence perfume oil spray by Poesie Perfume NYX peekaboo neutral (Shop our ShopList or use our Target affiliate link) e.l.f. Primer-Infused Bronzer in Forever Sunkissed (Shop our ShopList or use our Target affiliate link) Linen overalls Kate Baer’s book What Kind of Woman Spotify's 70s Road Trip playlist Kelly’s List: Asian Cucumber Salad from Well Plated Tinted moisturizer with SPFAveda Inner Light Mineral Tinted Moisturizer Neutrogena Radiant Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30 One-person portable mosquito repellentOne-person portable mosquito repellentPatio-sized mosquito repellentSlow cooker recipesKelly’s slow-cooker tacosMake this chicken shawarma from Chew Out Loud in the slow cooker instead of in the ovenSlow cooker sloppy joes from A Farm Girl DabblesKeri Gentry Welch's Spotify playlist "Summer Vibes for Moms + Kids You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! 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 some peanut butter cookies and draw yourself a bath because there’s all kinds of fun things to celebrate in the week ahead! And when it comes to the news you’ve missed, we’ve got everything from Canadian UFOs to robotic manicures, from women’s urinals to pizza vending machines and more! Don’t forget to follow Sorta Awesome on Instagram so you can get your daily dose of awesome along with a personal birthday greeting from Meg! We’re @sortaawesomeshow on IG!