The Girl Next Door Podcast

Today we bring you a practical and festive guide to getting into the holiday spirit! We share what we do this time of year and the holiday challenges we're getting ahead of. Plus, we have ideas for embracing the season even when you aren't feeling it.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're both sharing our holiday spirit roadblocks and how we'll do better this year.See full show notes on our website: Getting into the Holiday SpiritConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.

Come on in and get cozy! Today we're chatting about how we create cozy homes and what that means to each of us. Plus, we chat about how we make space for or let go of sentimental items and heirlooms.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're talking about how we'll make our homes cozy for the holiday season ahead.See full show notes on our website: Cozy HomeConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.

Today we're strolling down our college memory lanes. We reminisce about our campus vibes, classes, college jobs and parties. Along the way, we remember inadequate outerwear, personal space, and sleep.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing the things we did in college that we would never do now.See full show notes on our website: College DaysConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.

Let's talk fall reading! We share what we've read and loved lately and what's on our fall TBRs. Plus, what our kids have been reading. We end with our recent memorable reading moments.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we each share three books we can't stop thinking about.See full show notes on our website: Fall BookshelfConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.

Friends, it's time. Fall Extravaganza time! This year we're getting ghosty. We go down our childhood ghost memory lanes, debate the current ghost trend, and we have two ghost quizzes to take. Plus we're trying ghost treats and of course have the traditional candle sniffing and exchanging of Falliday gifts.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we share the things and memories that haunt us.See full show notes on our website: Fall ExtravaganzaConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.

Down, set, hike! Huddle up as Erica gives Kelsey the play by play of becoming a football fan. We both recount our own football fan memory lanes before Coach Ladd breaks down the rules of the game for us.Along the way, we talk about what snacks to serve when watching football and how to encourage football family culture. Plus, Kelsey gets football homework.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're playing fantasy football...boyfriends edition!See full show notes on our website: How to Football FanConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.

Are you there, Fall? It's us, the Girls Next Door.Despite lingering heat, we try to invite fall into our lives with our autumnal agendas. We chat about our fall schedule landscapes, how we'll fall-ify our homes, and our fall intentions.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we each share our fall fails.See full show notes on our website: Designing FallConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.

Hello from the Midwest! Today we compare notes on Midwest culture and beloved quirks. Erica reports as a native and Kelsey chimes in as a newcomer.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing what we think is the funniest thing about Midwesterners.See full show notes on our website: Midwest PostcardConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.

With fresh school supplied and a return to routines, the back to school season is one of our favorites. We catch you up on what the school year and the return to routines look like for our families. We also share our best advice for parents this time of year. Then Kelsey has an emotional moment during our school supply show-and-share seeing the splendor of Erica's planner caddy.In our extended version just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we each share our most embarrassing school-related memories which had us cry-laughing.See full show notes on our website: Let's Go Back to SchoolConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.