Welcome Home
This is the Home-Ec class you wish you'd taken in school. Co-hosts Graham Smith and Kirsten Dunlap are two moms on a mission to help others create elegant, livable, welcoming homes. Join them as they interview experts, tackle specific challenges, and share their homemaking fails and successes. Real families, real budgets, real homes. Welcome Home!
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How to Reinvent Yourself (Without Blowing up yo...
A conversation with Mary Laura Philpott, author of I Miss You When I Blink
61 min
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Milestone Birthdays and Middle Crisis, Making t...
Milestone Birthdays (with a little midlife crisis on the side!) Learning to embrace and enjoy the next chapter of life with Kelly McGuirk
58 min
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What's Hot & What's Not, Our 3rd Annual New Yea...
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Ambitious Holiday Plans and Crazy Holiday Memor...
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The Best Thanksgiving Ever! Episode 161
We’re talking about the most gracious holiday of the year, Thanksgiving! It’s the season for hosting, family, great food, gratitude, and creating traditions that will last a lifetime.
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Permission Granted! Allowing Yourself To Be Who...
Today on Welcome Home we’re waiving the magic wand and giving everyone “Permission” - We're having a fun talk about a serious topic: Being Who You Were Made to Be and Letting Go of the Rest! Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we chat with out new frie...
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A Dangerous Episode for Boy Moms: Why Stinkbomb...
LOOK OUT! - Today on Welcome Home ... there's danger ahead! Want to be a cool boy mom? Want to learn how to make the world’s best paper airplanes? Make something explode? Pick a lock? Life skills, baby. We’re all about the life skills! -
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This is Creepy! Our Annual Chat about Halloween...
Today’s episode can be summed up in one word: CREEPY! We’re chatting about October, otherwise known as our favorite month of the year, with the best halloween expert we could find: Graham. We’ll also talk about why this year was extra special because i...
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On Man Buns and Monograms! It’s all about Gran...
We're putting on our granny panties and pulling out our stitching needles... it's a GRANDMillennial celebration. We have been validated! On today's episode we're chatting all about the amazing article in this month's House Beautiful that introduced...
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“Coffee to Go; Add Extra Pumpkin!” Plus Other U...
Today on Welcome Home we’ll talk a little bit about manners, a LOT about international protocol, and a whole bunch of what we do in America that is confusing to the rest of the world. - Is it cool to walk the streets with a latte?
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I’ll Bring You Dinner! How to turn cooking for ...
Today on Welcome Home, we’re stepping into the kitchen, dusting off our aprons, and getting to work--- all in the name of showing love and building community. - Whether it’s new babies, new homes, dealing with illness,
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Time Management for Moms, Everyday Household Ha...
On today’episode, we’re feeling all back-to-school-ish and talking about the small and big things we do --and the things we want to do!-- to make our weeks run more smoothly. - We'll chat about what we've learned about guarding our time,
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Wait, What? That’s not true? Debunking myths we...
On today’s episode, we’re getting all “science-y” and debunking some widely held medical and household beliefs. - We’ll examine a long list of remedies, cures, and practices we're using that might have absolutely NO scientific bearing on our lives.
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What the Heck is the Enneagram Anyway? Episode 152
It seems like everyone is talking about their Enneagram number. But we really had no idea what the Enneagram was or why any of this mattered anyway? - But fear not friends! Because today on Welcome Home, we’re bringing in an expert and we’re taking a ...
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OMG!? Do you seriously not know how to do that?...
WHAT?? OMG! FOR REAL? HOW THE HECK DID WE MISS THAT? - Today on Welcome Home, we’re diving into all the things we think our kids should be able to do... and we’re going way beyond shoe tying, swimming and reading! -
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Key Cards, Chicken Nuggets, and Luxury Travel; ...
On today’s episode we’re talking to the grandfather of luxury and the man who set the gold standard for treating people like royalty, the founder of the famed Ritz Carlton Hotels, Horst Shulze. - We’ll discuss why a business book on hospitality might ...
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Foolproof Meal Planning to Save Time & Money! ...
Today on Welcome Home, we’re revisiting one of our most talked about episodes, meal planning! By the end of this episode, you’ll be well on your way to creating a system that will not only save countless hours, and dollars,
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Why House Arrest is Better than Moving Houses; ...
On today’s episode we’re helping you pack up, say goodbye, and start life afresh--it’s our HOW TO MOVE WELL EPISODE! We’ll offer tips and tricks on hitting the ground running, and a few what not to do’s as well! - Plus... luxurious 90’s bedrooms,
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Let’s Talk about Travel; Episode 147
On today’s episode, we’re stamping our passports, letting our imaginations run wild, and talking all about travel! Crystal clear Caribbean waters you never knew were so close, Balineasian rice patties, and Embassy Suites for three day weekends!
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Spring Clean Your Life, NO Cleaning Involved! E...
On today’s episode, we’re talking spring cleaning! But don’t worry, there is not a broom or mop in sight! Instead, we’re chatting about a few things that we think have passed their prime and need to be kicked to the curb. - Will you agree with us?
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Life to the Extreme with Ty Pennington; Episode...
On today’s episode, we’re talking with the one and only Ty Pennington about his new show, new book, and why America is so enamored with DIY and home renovation. - We’ll take you behind the scenes of Extreme Makeover Home Edition and talk about why get...
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How We’re Alike & How We’re Sooo Different! Epi...
On today’s episode, we’re digging into our 20 year friendship and talking about how we’re so alike and all the ways we’re different. From daily routines, to our favorite foods, to our most likely fashion and style choices,
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Small Steps to Big Changes; Episode 143
On today’s episode we’re asking the big questions about what gives us purpose and how we can start taking small steps towards turning our passions into realities! - Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we chat with fellow mom, life coach,
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Hack and Tips for Parties and Entertaining! Epi...
Today on Welcome Home .. It’s time to PARTY! It’s our quasi-annual look at all things entertaining. We’ll talk all about the parties we’re planning, the best events we’ve attended, our very strong opinions on RSVPs,
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Mindblowing Sex 101! Episode 141
DISCLAIMER: Today's episode is intended for adult audiences only. Please listen on headphones or wait till the kiddos aren't around. - On today’s episode, we’re stepping out of our comfort zone and talking about sex!
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