Soul and Wit

In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about how to quit the chaos around the upcoming election in the United States. They offer insights on cultivating intentional news consumption and conversations, regardless of your political stance. Courtney and Bailey share suggestions that will help you stay informed at a pace that won't damage your mental health, and so much more. Tune in to learn more! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Spring dresses  Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad Favorite Things Courtney: House Rules by Myquillyn Smith (Mikeallen) Bird Buddy bird feeder Episode Notes and Resources:  Kelly Bishop Kate Kennedy The House that Lars Why I only wear dresses and where I buy them Episode 209: Mindset Shifts Media literacy Associated Press BBC   AllSides  Sex and the City theSkimm The Daily   The Culture Study Podcast  one sec app  Substack - Becka Freeman  Be More with Less Beautiful Detour  Cup of Jo Fran   Amy Frank  Sarah Espeute  Tattoo artist  Victoria from the Daily Victorian  Foodie Crush Plant You  Plant You: Scrapy Cooking  Bon Appetit  The Rules Of Tennis: A Love Story, read by John McEnroe Upgraded  Wordle  Connections  PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about long-distance friendships. They discuss fulfilling friendships, how to make friendships fun, navigating expectations in relationships, communication with friends, the friendship fizzle, and other topics. Listen and learn more about friendships! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: New Hozier Music 12 hour chocolate chip cookie recipe  Favorite Things Courtney: Ellevest  Reading familiar things  Episode Notes and Resources:  The Idea of You Lauren Graham Have I Told You This Already? The Ellevest App The Blue Bistro  Ann Napolitano Within Arms Reach The Age of Magical Overthinking  Chelsea Fagan Instagram baby links  A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica  Big Friendship  The Other Significant Others Love is Blind The Gottman Institute   Share notes and collaborate on iPhone PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about mindset shifts. After polling their Instagram followers about their Q & A episode and exploring what topics people want to learn more about, mindset shifts were at the top of the list. Today, they discuss specific mindset shifts and examples like making tiny decisions over and over again, not taking things personally, changing your mind, and so much more. Tune in to learn more!  LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Splitwise app The Ministry of Time   Favorite Things Courtney: Courtney and Bailey’s dinner together  Arthur the King Episode Notes and Resources:  No More Dead Dogs Kate Eckman Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Episode 164: Simple Pleasures: (mostly inexpensive things you can do that make you smile) PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

Today’s episode is going to be fun! Courtney and Bailey share a taste of what you will get by joining their Patreon community. Each month, they talk about 3 things that are happening in their lives, and today’s episode mirrors that monthly Patreon conversation. Today, you will learn about 10 interesting things that are happening in Courtney and Bailey’s lives. Tune in to learn more!  LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Pavlova Recipe Audio Book Listen for the Lie Favorite Things Courtney: Easter Bread Recipe Sister inspired cleaning schedule and calendar reminders   Episode Notes and Resources:  Episode 207: Spring Bucket List 2024 Girl Scout Cookies (Lemonades and Toast-yay! are Bailey’s new favs) Girl Scouts  Troop 6000 and the amazing work they are doing The Everygirl® Nancy Meyers character quiz Brooklyn Bamboo  Washcloth Brands Cozy Earth $36 Hazel and Grey $38 Jumpy Moos $9.85 Jeff Sun $13 Hip Hop Panda $9 (tried) Apples Never Fall  Big Little Lies  Strawberry Lemonade by Poppi  Ginger beer Perrier  Episode 88: So, You Want To Write a Book (Interview with Literary Agent, Wendy Sherman) Courtney’s book proposal coach  Olive and June - press on nails  Lauren Graham & Dax Shepard  Notes app  PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

In this episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about all things spring. They share spring favorites and activities they are looking forward to like gardening, growing herbs & tomato plants, making Grossy Pelosi's Marinara Sauce, being outdoors on cute patios, long walks while listening to audiobooks, and so much more! If you are daydreaming about spring, this episode will inspire you to plan fun activities. LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Music bingo 40 minute skin care routine Favorite Things Courtney: AE Wellness  Episode Notes and Resources:  Grossy’s Marinara  Bye Baby The Heiress  Before We Were Innocent  The King’s English Bookshop King's English Bookshop Storytime Golden Braid Books Ramp Fritters Herby Salmon and Potato Salad Soft scrambled eggs (IG Reel) Wishbone Kitchen  Asparagus  Asparagus Tart White Asparagus w sherry vinaigrette and shallots Ice molds  Rothy’s Shoes Kizik Shoes Quince Demi Jacket  Hill House Nap Dress Project 333  Swiffer Dusting  More Spring Episodes  Episode 155: Spring Cleaning 2023 Episode 109: Spring Is Coming! Episode 67: Spring Cleaning: Making Space For A New Season PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

It’s time for a new Favorites Conversation! In today’s episode, Courtney and Bailey chat with New York Times best selling author Dan Pelosi. The amazing Dan Pelosi “is the Italian meatball-making-meatballs behind GrossyPelosi, the popular Instagram favorite for all things comfort and food." Tune into the interview to learn about Dan, his new cookbook Let's Eat, favorite meals, boundaries, and so much more! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Air mattress movie night  Good Girl Snacks: Honey Harissa Pickles & Original Dill Pickles  Favorite Things Courtney: The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner Popovers  Episode Notes and Resources:  Sushi in Portsmouth, NH  Beacon Hill Bookstore & Cafe Herding Ball   Bailey’s Bookshop  Irish Wish Let's Eat: 101 Recipes to Fill Your Heart and Home by Dan Pelosi   Browse Dan’s recipes  Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Butter Sauce Grossy's Guide to Being a Vacation House Mom Mom's Carrot Cake What Is White Asparagus and How Do You Cook It? River Cafe The River Cafe Cook Book Follow Dan on Instagram  Explore Dan’s website  Buy Dan’s book – Let's Eat: 101 Recipes to Fill Your Heart and Home  Check out Grossy Merch  PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about working from home. They share insights into their average work day, discussing tips and lessons learned along the way. Tips covered include not sitting for long periods of time, having a clean & clear space to work, knowing your tolerance for distraction, structuring your work day, boundaries, and so much more. If you're looking for helpful and inspiring work tips, this episode is for you!   LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Poketo Mugs  PR Package from Olive and June  Favorite Things Courtney: Dr. Dana Nail Renewal Kit Stanley’s loyalty to the dumplings Episode Notes and Resources:  4 Ways To Schedule Slack Messages Like A Boss Cal Newport — How to Embrace Slow Productivity, Build a Deep Life, Achieve Mastery, and Defend Your Time Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Resources Google Calendar Golden Coil Whereby Airpods/noise canceling headphones  Laptop riser  Keyboard and mouse  Walking Pad  Standing Desk Appointed Notebooks PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey talk about life hacks. This is their fourth life hack episode, and it's fun! They explore various life hacks, such as sharing notes on the Notes app, setting a bedtime, creating a getting ready routine, wrapping iceberg lettuce in foil, hiding stuff, and so much more. If you've experimented with any of these life hacks, we'd love to hear from you! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: The Berry Pickers  Homemade salad dressing  3TBSP olive oil, balsamic, and kewpie mayo  2 TBSP water 1 tsp dijon and brown sugar 2-3 cloves of garlic  Favorite Things Courtney: Watching movies in the theater  Essential Photo Supply  Episode Notes and Resources:  Past Soul & Wit Episodes about life hacks Episode 65: Little Life Hacks to Make Your Life Simpler, Easier, Better (and more fun) Episode 110: Little Life Hacks (Part 2) Episode 157: Life Hacks: Season 3 Episode 155: Spring Cleaning 2023 Episode 163: Favorite Things with Carley Fortune Shared notes w/ friends (TikTok video)  Wrapping a sandwich Turn a pint into fudgesicles  Share notes and collaborate on iPhone Body Electric podcast Libby hoopla Bookshop.org Libro.fm Pangobooks Bailey’s Bookshop PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

In today's conversation, Courtney and Bailey delve into Project 333 – a minimalist fashion challenge that Courtney started in 2010. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey explore various approaches to Project 333. Also, a new season of Project 333 starts on April 1st. If you're interested in downsizing your wardrobe, this episode is a great starting point! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals  Magnolia Parks  Favorite Things Courtney: Hand strap for Kindle  First Pilates class with Bailey  Episode Notes and Resources:  Pilates Project 333 challenge, course and book Project 333 Challenge: 3 Methods To Help You Get Started Project 333: A Little Guide To Help You Get Started Courtney’s blog archive  Soul & Wit episodes about Project 333: Episode 14: Project 333 Episode 53: Helping You Create Your Project 333 Capsule Wardrobe (step-by-step) Episode 158: Simplify Your Wardrobe PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com

In this episode, Courtney and Bailey host their first Q & A of 2024. They answered questions about decluttering, mindset shifts, minimalism & kids, Courtney's new book Gentle, work routines, creative anxiety, Project 333, favorite books and more. If you're in the mood for a lighthearted conversation, this episode is perfect for you! LISTEN on Apple or Spotify Favorite Things Bailey: Central 9th Market Super Bowl wings and sandwich platter  More is More by Molly Baz Favorite Things Courtney: New pilates socks that are covered in hearts Green juice & making juice  Episode Notes and Resources:  Episode 136: Q & A: How To Slow Down, Find a Book Club and Breaking The Tie Between Worth and Work Béis Carry-On Roller Samsonite Carry-On Luggage  Quince Carry-On Luggage  Clean Skin Club Towels  Briogeo Hair Care Courtney’s favorite book of the year: A Little Life   Bailey’s favorite books of the year: One in a Millenial and Shark Heart: A Love Story  PATREON: Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.  Where you can find us: Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com