Bedtime Snack

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 21, we are doing our monthly taste test, where I taste test something fun! I saw a social media trend going around of "weird" food combinations. Not in the sense of unusual food concoctions like pickles and peanut butter, more so ingredients paired together that trick your brain into thinking they are something they are not. I’ve also got a fun topic paired with the taste test today, I’m calling it EMPTIES. We are going to go over recent home, food and beauty products I finished and if I would repurchase them or not. A fun, simple, relaxing episode.+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Halloween marketJoe Spencer dollsWeird food combos inspired by Social SamiEpisode 5- Taste Test: TJ’s items and My TJ's CareerEpisode 6- How I Clean My HouseEpisode 10- Aging, Beauty and Shower GelMany products mentioned, both that I'd repurchase and not repurchase! Feel free to reach out if you'd like a direct link to any of them!

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 20, we are talking about a milestone- in just a few days, I am hitting my one year mark of sobriety. For almost 365 days, I have been saying no to drinking alcohol and I have some experiences, thoughts and feelings to share! I really don’t have advice or tips, as I am so not an expert on this, so today’s episode will just be story time! I’ll explore what started out as sober curiosity and turned into bigger realizations about myself. Today we are going to cover:-Memory lane: what did my drinking past look like?-What happened, what changed, what’s next?-Sobriety bingo- what’s on the card you may ask?- firsts, lasts, and things I’ll never miss again!+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life (also available online in the newer edition)Trader Joe's frozen toaster wafflesTaste Test: H-Mart & Hot TakesCroissant breadTrader Joe's Vanilla SugarFruit RiotUchi

Hi, thanks for tuning into Bedtime Snack. Rachel here, and today is actually not a full episode, rather a quick check in and to share some family news. With much sadness, I wanted to share that my dear cousin Danna and her two young sons tragically lost their lives in a devastating plane accident. Her husband Craig lived through the crash initially but has since passed away. They are survived by their two older, teenage children. There are no words for what these two kids are facing. They’ve lost their mom, their dad, and their two little brothers.I’m taking the week to be with family, attend services, and grieve this unimaginable loss with them. I appreciate the time to take a little break. Next week, on Thursday the 17th, there will be a fresh episode for you, all about my hitting a year of sobriety.Until then, I will really try to remember to take a breath, take care and unclench my jaw. Those things seem so little compared to the tragedy life can throw at you, but they, along with love and support and community, really can do a lot during a difficult moment.Thanks for keeping my family in your thoughts. I’ll miss you, and I’ll be right back.

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 19, we are about to have so much fun. As Taylor Swift once said, “August slipped away into a moment in time”, and now we welcome in the -ber months: September, October, November, December. It’s still hot as heck in the Arizona desert and we’ve got pool days left on the calendar for sure, but to me, in my mind, summer is coming to an end, baby. I am welcoming in the new season with open arms, and I’ve got a few fall things I want to chat about. Today we are going to cover:-My autumn bucket list- we’ll go over all the things I want to do this fall and a few quick tips to build your own autumn bucket list.-A quick fall decor chat- plus tips and suggestions to build a cozy, nostalgic fall season-Fall Flicks- I have built a complete weekly schedule of feel-good films to watch between now and Christmas+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:White Dove Thrift Shoppe@fernandmaplestyle and inspo video for halloween craft hereTrader Joe's fall candle trioGather MerchantileMerchant Square halloween pop-upAutumn bucket list inspo by Elsie at A Beautiful MessEpisode 11: All Things Home Decor@britforrealRachel's Fall Flicks 2026 (feel good films to accompany you the rest of the holiday season and year! Watch every Friday or pick your own movie day each week!)SEPTEMBER4th- You’ve Got Mail11th- Julie and Julia18th- Crazy Stupid Love25th- Music and LyricsOCTOBER2nd- He’s Just not that into you9th- Going the Distance16th- 13 going on 3023rd- Fever Pitch30th- Practical MagicNOVEMBER6th- Miss Congeniality13th- Freaky Friday20th-Two Weeks Notice27th- Dan in Real LifeDECEMBER4th- Serendipity11th- The Family Stone18th- While you were sleeping25th- The Holiday

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 18, it’s gonna be real simple and cozy- we are doing our monthly taste test, today it’s gummy candy, and we are talking about my current comforts! I hope that sounds relaxing and fun, I have had such a nice time prepping it. The topic was inspired by two recent episodes of the A Beautiful Mess Podcast, one titled “Comfort Objects” and the other “mini comforts”, where they talked about little comforts you can employ to fix a bad day.We’ll try 8 gummy candy varieties, and then have a little list of what is bringing me comfort lately- like Elsie and Emma of A Beautiful Mess, I tried to focus on small, free or inexpensive things that don’t take too much effort.+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:New favorite instagram follow: @alyciafayehEpisode 13- Taste Test: H-mart & Hot TakesHaribo Vampire GummiesGupperz Rockin' Rootbeer GummiesShameless Snacks Sour Cherry Bomb GummiesSockertbit Sweet and Sour Foamy Mix GummiesPeelerz Lychee GummiesEfrutti Gushing Grape GummiesGupperz Poppin' Pickles GummiesSweet potato recipe by @lovelydelitesMost amazing retro inspired Christmas wreath ever- my crafting inspoEpisode 6: How I Clean my HomeTrader Joe's vitamin C serumTrader Joe's Night CreamKristina's hilarious video speaking to a Victorian child in heaven

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 17, we are talking about arts and crafts! I think in my thrifting episode I said that thrifting was my favorite topic of all time, but I think this, arts and crafts, may be my favorite topic of all time. So let’s not delay. Today we are going to cover:-Why I love arts and crafts, my process, my inspiration, and my philosophy on creating-Some of my most memorable pieces and DIYs of all time, and what products I always keep on hand to create my favorite things-And last, my in-progress projects, and a few creative things I have never tried that are on my list next+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Episode 8 where I talk about struggles with OCD and scrupulosityArtdillo EclecticCelebs on SandwichesMelissa and Doug wooden stamp setLiquitex acrylic paintGolden acrylic paintHandy Art watercolor in blueCarter's foam stamp padE6000 glueTacky glueFlat back rhinestones- I use the brand Bead Landing the mostSmall, entry level jewelry making toolsStrathmore multi-media paperTrustic white wax crayonsFiskars scissorsMonika Dalkin of Fifty One and a HalfBehr chrome sprayExample of homemade foil frames!Example of cyanotype art!Gel press monoprinting gelli platePictures for things mentioned available on instagram at @bedtimesnackpod

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 16 (which by the way is my favorite and lucky number), we are talking about the 90s, baby. I was born in 1990 and even though I arguably spent many years as a baby in the decade, I feel very drawn to and nostalgic for the 90s- the music, the movies, the TV shows, the fashion and decor, the VIBES- I love it all! I am absolutely a 90s gal. I can’t wait to dive in. Today we are going to cover:-My favorite 90s trends, favorite pop culture moments and favorite personal memories of the 1990s.-A tiered list: Top 3 best 90s movies, top 3 90s cartoons, and top 3 songs of the 90s-And last, If my childhood was a 90s sitcom, what would the show be called? Who would play who in the cast? What would be the log line, and what would happen in the pilot episode?+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Blue Sushi order: vegan tofu lettuce wraps, vegan veggie roll, crunchy cabbage roll, yellowtail serrano, cherry bomb, Philadelphia roll with raw salmonInspo for silver frame with stonesBernard Buffet art book- it's priced at $850 on this site?!?! I got it basically for free!Art Resource CenterTrader Joe's fully-cooked baconTrader Joe's sourdough breadButts on ThingsSkip ItLip Smackers Dr. PepperBath and Body Works Breathe RomanceBritney Spears VMAs Slave 4 U performanceWonder World Aquarium gel kit 90s commercial...lol!The Care and Keeping of You by American Girl

If you haven't listened yet, here's the first episode I did about 2026 goals back in January: listen here!Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today we’ve got episode 15, and we are doing a mid year-ish check in on my 2026 goals. I realize the true mid-year check in would have been last month, but oops! Beginning of August it is, ha! Today we are going to chat about:-My 2026 goals: I’ll give a refresher of what I set out to do, and how I am doing-Next, we’ll talk about things I didn’t want to do this year and how I am doing at avoiding those things-And last, I’ll talk about how 2026 has surprised me so far and what I am looking forward to!+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Hit-ster: such a fun music-based game!Artdillo EclecticGiggly SquadPast episode: My Week of Mindful SpendingHalf-birthday candle!About Work the Dance Floor by Georgia- insane live performance I loveBAD by AteezGetting Late by TylaPlant the Garden by MeltHigh Fitness