The Big Boo Cast

On this week's bonus episode Melanie and I talk with our friend Kari Kampakis. Kari, who lives in Birmingham and is the author of four books, just so happens to be one of our favorite Instagram follows. The mom of four daughters and a graduate of The University of Alabama, Kari has so much wisdom to share about friendship, the dynamics between moms and daughters, the power of being vulnerable and going first - and so much more. Her words are such an encouragement! This isn't the only time you'll hear from us this week; we'll be back in a couple of days with our regular episode, so we'll talk to you again then! Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Kari's Instagram - Kari's website - Kari's Twitter - Kari's books - Kari's new book, More Than A Mom (you can pre-order now!) - 1883 - Cobra Kai - Olexa's Cafe in Birmingham Sponsors: - Peloton - Olive and June

Our friend Melanie is still under the weather, but once again she pushed through like a champion so we could get this week's episode handled. And listen - if you like a coherent train of thought, we should probably apologize. We talk about the condition of our eyelashes and the cost of streaming services and what we've been watching and the new sneakers that we both love. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, which is always a treat. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - June's Journey - Revitalash - MACStack mascara - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - The Gilded Age - Inventing Anna - The Dropout - PJ Morton - PJ Morton's Gumbo Unplugged Live - The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis - New Balance 327s (note from Sophie: I got the moonbeam and madras orange from Urban Outfitters) - St. Tropez self tan bronzing face mist - Colsie terry french joggers + matching sweatshirt + shorts - Bakers Brigade Mexican Hot Chocolate cookies - Melanie's quarterly-ish newsletter Sponsors: - Thrive Market - use this link for 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50 - Prose - use this link for your free, in-depth hair quiz and 15% off your first order - Framebridge (use promo code BIGBOO to save an additional 15% percent off your first order)

A few months ago Melanie and I decided it would be fun to have conversations with a few of our favorite Instagram influencers, and we're kicking that off today with this BONUS EPISODE. We're talking with Caroline from Lucky Peacock Designs, and you've no doubt heard us mention her on the podcast one or 78 times. Caroline posts lots of beautiful interior design pictures, and she's also an amazing curator of great finds from Amazon, Target, and Walmart - among other places.  We talk in this episode about Caroline's love for estate sales, her best advice for shopping estate sales, her Round Top Antique Week suggestions, and how to throw a killer Three's Company-themed cocktail party. Plus a bunch of other stuff. She's a delight!  Hope y'all enjoy - and we'll be back later this week with Episode 276!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Lucky Peacock Designs on Instagram - Helen Corbitt Cooks for Company - Caroline's estate sale source - oyster plates - Marburger at Round Top Sponsors: - OSEA Malibu (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Daily Harvest (use this link to get up to $40 off your first order)

It was a big show choir weekend for the Hudsons, so Melanie and I talk about that as well as her current upper respiratory infection and the fact that Caroline was home for the weekend and set some personal sleeping records. Frankly I respect it. We also discuss a couple of new things Melanie has watched, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Plus, you'll be delighted to know that Melanie has an exciting hat update.  Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - man cold - homemade medicine ball - livestream link to Radica's show choir performance (this links directly to our school's show - but be forewarned that the sound isn't great)  - Julie from The Real World - The Real World Season 1 - The Real World Homecoming Season 1 - Can You Keep a Secret? (not family friendly) - CODA - Our first Patreon live stream (available to $8 Patreon subscribers) - Our first Patreon book club book: Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri - Wordle  - Quordle - Nerdle - Big Momma Too - another Big Boo team on June's Journey - Melisa high-rise pull-on flares by Sofia Vergara - $24.50 - Third Love Deco Lace Demi Bra (and if you've ordered from Third Love before and our discount won't work, this link will go straight to the bra style) - Tillamook grated cheese (the Triple Cheddar is our favorite) - Aerosoles Ronnie loafers - palazzo sequin pants - waterproof UV boonie hat Sponsors: - Moms Into Fitness (use promo code BIGBOO for 50% off for 3 months) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts) - Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) - Reel (use promo code BIGBOO to get 30% off your first order)

IT'S COLLEGE BASEBALL SEASON, EVERYONE, and you will likely hear the joy in our voices as we talk about opening weekend for the Bulldogs and the Aggies. Plus, Melanie has some TV news to share, and we even do a little analysis about generational differences in parenting.  Also, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites - but not before she tells us about a critical spring accessory she's trying to find. Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Whoop City - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Maid - Marry Me - Vuori Daily Leggings - Nike Blazer low platform sneakers - Universal Thread platform heels - Cozy Notch Collar cardigan ($32) - Caslon rounded v-neck t-shirt ($19) Sponsors: - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO to get 50% off your first crate line and free shipping) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase)

Well, if you were hoping to listen to a podcast episode where you can hear about a baptism and a show choir competition, today is your lucky day. Melanie and I talk about both of those things - and also throw in some discussions about Mel's beloved new green juice, my reactions to a few Melanie-recommended products that have prompted me to "Add to Cart," and Mel's new favorite romantic comedy. What variety, right? What a time. As a side note, I would just like to mention that college baseball starts this week (all the hand clap emojis!), and just in case you're wondering, it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Bakery Lorraine in San Antonio - Gate 12 in College Station - Revlon So Fierce! mascara - Skin by Blair tonic - Thrive Causemetics' Overnight Sensation Brightening Mask - Thrive Causemetics' Defying Gravity eye cream - Free People Arden tees - Kenra Volume Spray 25 - Pavoi 50mm hoops - Illume Woodfire candle - Nate Bargatze - Brian Regan - I Want You Back on Amazon Prime - The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain - The Tinder Swindler on Netflix - OROBAY Apple watch band in pink sand - Draper James Tretorns - Musee Sweet Orange & Sunflower Shower Steamers - Trader Joe’s Organic Elote Corn Chip Dippers (also: Aldi Mexican Street Corn Big Dipper Corn Chips) - Sonix Square Oversized Fashion Sunglasses Sponsors: - Best Fiends (download in the App Store or on Google Play) - Helix - use this link for up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows - Thrive Market - use this link to get 40% off your first order and a free gift - Third Love - use this link to get 20% off your first order

In this episode Melanie updates us on her hot roller situation and also shares some shocking information re: Perry's feelings for a widely beloved vegetable. I'm still not over it. On top of that, you won't be at all surprised to hear us discuss Jimbo Fisher's apparent affection for the word "clown," and I offer some exciting June's Journey news. Finally, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Ted Lasso season 2 - Family Savvy's Cajun Shrimp & Cheese Grits - Family Savvy's Southwestern Tortilla Soup - Melanie's new hot rollers - Sweet Magnolias on Netflix - Karen Howell on Twitter - Somebody Somewhere on HBOMax - Jimbo Fisher's NIL response - June's Journey - Jordan Chiles' perfect 10 floor routine - I, Tonya - PAVOI gold hoop, 50mm (less than $15) - Wool dryer balls - Lucky Peacock on Instagram - iPhone heart case - Nike Club fleece sweatshirt - Donna frayed hem medium wash flare jeans - New $8 tier on Patreon (2 bonus episodes plus a live episode every month) - Cheer Season 2 Sponsors: - Framebridge (use promo code BIGBOO to save 15% off your first order) - Outschool (use promo code BIGBOO for $15 off your first class) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts) - Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair quiz and 15% off your first order)

We recorded this episode waaaaaaay later than normal - like just a few hours ago - so I'm a little pressed for time in terms of an engaging  description. :-) Let's just go with this: skincare procedure thoughts, my 8-wing is fully engaged in a situation at our school, and Melanie has watched some television.  Please do enjoy.  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - what's going on with Sophie's (beloved) former boss (this is good background reading) - the rally for Shawn this past Sunday - the time Shawn showed up at our house to move a tree out of our driveway - Shawn's latest book - Melanie's beloved Opal icemaker - Peyton Manning on SNL - Paris in Love - The Gilded Age - H&M wide-cut blouse - Solo Bonfire stove ($80 off right now) - Yebba - "Age of Worry" - Aerie Cozy Up cardigan - only $38.97 - Diva detergent (this is my favorite) - Laundry Sauce - Our Patreon (the 2nd tier will be available on Friday, February 4th for $3 additional dollars) - Our Patreon skin care episode Sponsors: - Reel (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order) - Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a free four-week trial plus free postage and a digital scale) - Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase) - OSEA Malibu (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off)

This week Melanie shares the details of her vampire facial (which is a sentence I never thought I would write). We also talk about our respective weekends, and I share what I feel is an exciting new career path that I've discovered. I take on 2020Boo and 2020Woo (I'm not exactly sure how to type those) on this episode, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.  Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Miracol Booster by Merle Norman - Opal ice machine - Jos. A. Bank - Cavender's Greek seasoning - Redken Hot Sets Thermal Setting Mist - Katherine's Instagram account - Passion 2022 playlist on Spotify - To the Ends of the Earth - David Crowder - Milk & Honey - Zella Restore soft pocket leggings Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO to get 50% your first month plus free shipping) - Pretty Litter (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts)

On this week's episode Melanie and I discuss Caroline's return to College Station along with all the ways I've been living my best home improvement life. And then, because we like to tackle the big problems, we talk about our need for a better shoe system in our closets. As you do.  While Melanie does have an exciting skin care development, she unfortunately has sad situation to report as far as her personal ice situation is concerned. Thankfully, however, she is not without ice hope. We wrap up with Five Favorites and a 202Boo (don't worry - we'll get the sequence of these things figured out; we are, as always, slow to come up with a system).  Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Benjamin Moore Hale Navy - Melanie's beloved Opal ice maker - Farmacie Green Clean Makeup Meltaway cleansing balm - Cheer season two on Netflix - ODODOS crossover leggings (the gray are the softest ever) - Whole Foods Top of the Morning muffins - Lululemon Now & Always pouch - Oliver Thomas Kitchen Sink Duffle - Illume candle in Woodfire (order from Bloom & Petal or Amazon) Sponsors: - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play) - Third Love (use this link for 20% your first purchase) - Jesus Listens (available wherever books are sold)