We came across this essay in Time: “The Parents Who Regret Having Children.” https://time.com/6966914/parental-regret-children-ro-kwon-essay/ Whoa! This is a conversation most parents aren't comfortable having, but we are. And it’s late so…we laugh, we cry, serial killers somehow come up, and, yes, that is a toilet flushing. Welcome to Best to the Nest: After Dark. We are so pleased to introduce you to our sponsors: Pour Moi Climate-Smart Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use c...
Apr 30, 2024•38 min
We are welcoming back one of our most frequent guests, Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Senia Mae. She is here to give us a gut check and help us get our gut health in order. Find out more about her practice at https://healinginsightonline.com/ . Make sure you listen to hear for the generous opportunity Senia has for Nesters! We are so pleased share our sponsors: Pour Moi Cimate-Smart Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extr...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min
We are working hard to make sense of loss, grief, and joy. Elizabeth’s family said good-bye to their sweet dog Gracie, and we are processing it all together. Thank you for hanging with us. More hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Skincare. Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com . Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepa...
Apr 17, 2024•36 min
Margery Watch: Season 7 Will and Grace Amazon Prime Read: The Giver by Louis Lowry Vanderbilt Anderson Cooper Listen: Brand new Day by Sting Elizabeth Watch: Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney plus Read: Edible Minnesota Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Thank you to our sponsor Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. Pour Moi is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com . Best to the Nest...
Apr 09, 2024•35 min
Elizabeth posted a picture of her first day back at work after giving birth to her daughter Bernie nine years ago. If you are a mom working outside of your home, you know the reckoning that comes at the end of maternity leave. We are twirling around those emotions and wondering why mothers and children are still fighting for more time together. Thank you to our sponsor Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. Pour Moi is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 1...
Apr 02, 2024•46 min
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/03/teen-babysitters-intensive-parenting/677793/ Follow along as we chat about this article in The Atlantic “Don’t tell America the Babysitter’s Dead.” Babysitting culture is disappearing. What does this mean for teenagers of today? What is lost? We have some thoughts. More hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Skincare. Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out ...
Mar 26, 2024•33 min
Margery Watch: Will and Grace streaming on Amazon Prime Read: Astor: The Rise and Read: Fall of an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper Listen: All There Is Anderson Cooper Elizabeth Watch: Queens on Disney+ Read: Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman Listen: North Woods by Daniel Mason More hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Skincare. Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com . Best to t...
Mar 19, 2024•30 min
We’re hanging out sorting through complicated emotions. Big hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 13, 2024•38 min
Zoë François is a pastry chef, bread baker, cookbook author, and host of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. Join us for a great conversation about passion, joy, baking, and most importantly, Zoë’s surprise fan base. Learn about Zoë here: https://zoebakes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zoebakes/ Or here: Watch Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network’s Cable Channel (formerly DIY Network) or stream (seasons 1, 2 & 3) on Discovery+, HBO Max, or the Magnolia Network | Time Well Spent app. Big hugs to our spon...
Feb 29, 2024•48 min
https://www.instagram.com/foxmeetsbear/ https://www.foxmeetsbear.com/shop/a-guide-to-seasonal-family-rhythms Such an engaging and fun conversation with Johnna Holmgren of @foxmeetsbear. We explore what it means to change the family rhythm to follow the seasons. What does THAT mean? What is the rhythm of your family? Is it working? Johnna is offering a discount code for her parenting workshops, homeschool workshops and seasonal rhythm guide. Use code BESTTOTHENEST for 20% off! And remember, Pour ...
Feb 20, 2024•39 min
On this week's episode, Elizabeth and Margery talk makeup! After more than 20 years in television, Elizabeth says she wears less makeup today (even under studio lights) than she did in her twenties. Best to the Nest is presented by Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare -- the only skincare Elizabeth uses and she recently got Margery hooked as well! Use the code BEST and take 20% off your order at https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/ . Here are some of her favorite products: The Vital System from Westman ...
Feb 13, 2024•40 min
Margery: Watch Parks and Recreation streaming on Peacock Read The World of Pooh by AA Milne https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43620236 Listen American Symphony on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81728930 Freedom by Jon Batiste Elizabeth: Watch Beachhouse Chronicles on magnolia network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAyjDtbk5Rw Read Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58725071-carolina-moonset Listen Michael Jackson music and stories on the yoto box ht...
Feb 06, 2024•39 min
Just hang with us awhile. It’s late and we’re just chatting about what matters now. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 30, 2024•31 min
I asked my son to write the obituary for his father, and so now, I share it with you. Ian Case Punnett died on December 22, 2023. Ian hosted weekends on the nationally syndicated show Coast to Coast with Ian Punnett, as well as local shows in the Twin Cities, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, and the Quad-Cities over his lengthy radio career. He received his Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary and went on to receive his Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication from ...
Jan 23, 2024•27 min
It's a brand new episode of Best to the Nest this week with Elizabeth flying solo for this month's edition of "Watch, Read, Listen." Watch: Cabin Chronicles on Magnolia Network https://magnolia.com/watch/show/41460ca4-4dbd-54be-be86-f9842517e64e/the-cabin-chronicles/ Read: The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring https://www.amazon.com/Road-Dalton-Shannon-Bowring-ebook/dp/B0BGXD33T5 Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez https://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Too-Short/dp/B08Q5X6W6H/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=134250427498...
Jan 16, 2024•34 min
Margery wanted to share Ian's own voice with you today. This is an episode they recorded together in June of 2022 - our monthly Watch, Read, Listen series featured the two of them talking about the media they are taking in. If you loved the Ian & Margery Show on myTalk 107.1 - hearing their voices together will undoubtedly bring you the most joy as we mourn the loss of the incomparable Ian Punnett. Thank you for your kind words, your patience and your loyalty to Best to the Nest. See Privacy...
Jan 09, 2024•26 min
As we mourn the passing of Margery's husband, Ian Punnett, we share with you one more of our favorite episodes of the year. Part 2 of "The Long Game" where we use Ian and Margery's 38th wedding anniversary as a jumping off point to talk about your secrets to marriage longevity. Enjoy -- and we'll be back with a brand new episode next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 03, 2024•51 min
Margery and Elizabeth will be back next week with a new episode, but in the meantime, enjoy this look back at one of our favorite conversations of the year. Margery shares some secrets to success as she can her husband Ian celebrate 38 years of marriage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 26, 2023•44 min
Margery: Watch: The Bear HULU Read: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Listen: Anderson Cooper Podcast on Grief All There Is https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/all-there-is-with-anderson-cooper/episodes/31348e06-476a-11ee-a898-17efb89f9edd Elizabeth: Watch: The Santa Clauses – Disney Plus Read: Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58733693-remarkably-bright-creatures Listen: Kelly Clarkson “When Christmas Comes Around” https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Co...
Dec 19, 2023•24 min
Margery’s Picks @maremis_small_art @eatwithsarah_ @thisjess.cooks @makinghomematter Elizabeth’s Picks: @northwoodsfolk @foxmeetsbear s @briahammelinteriors @rana.monet @elizries - 12 days of cookies! Please take a look at Pour Moi Skincare — affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com . Check out this picture of Ulli’s hands. You will understand when you listen to the interview. https://shop.pou...
Dec 12, 2023•33 min
We are so excited to chat with Ulli Haslacher today. She is the founder of Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. The origin story of her company is one of ingenuity, determination, and hard work. Her skincare system was named one of the best inventions of 2020 by Time Magazine . Check out this picture of Ulli’s hands. You will understand when you listen to the interview. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/pages/twin-cities Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for a...
Dec 05, 2023•45 min
What does Homeopathy mean? How can it help you manage your well-being? Jennie Hoglund joins the conversation today to help us understand how we can better address the root cause of illness and stimulate the body’s natural healing response. You can find out more about Jennie here: https://www.hoglundhomeopathy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the.enlightened.homeopath/ Abundantly well mini course:: https://jenniehoglund.podia.com/abundant-health-mini-course Best to the Nest is our podcast all about...
Nov 28, 2023•47 min
Margery: Eucalyptus Shower Drops/Hot Water Bottle https://www.bostongeneralstore.com/products/hot-water-bottle?variant=39793645518913 Floral Tonic Essence https://geometricdrinks.co.za/ Vintage Gifts https://www.ebth.com/ Elizabeth: Pour Moi Skincare https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/collections/holiday-store **use code best - saves you an additional 20%!** ToxyFree https://collabs.shop/yz6dpx https://collabs.shop/wgwnbs https://collabs.shop/j9k4oy Japanese handmade knife https://collabs.shop/1rb...
Nov 21, 2023•48 min
Wool is nature’s best fabric. It is moisture wicking, mildew and mold resistant, hypoallergenic and it comes from SHEEP! Today, we are talking to Theresa Bentz from Get Bentz Farm. “The Bentz family raises grass-fed lamb, high-quality sheep’s wool, and native plants for dying wool. Their snout-to-tail operation utilizes all parts of the animal from the meat, to the skulls, to the prized wool. In addition, they run an on-farm wool mill that transforms raw wool into roving, a long bundle of fibers...
Nov 14, 2023•57 min
Margery: Watch: Deadwood Cinemax Read: George by Alex Gino Build the Life You Want Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey Listen: Rockferry by Duffy Elizabeth: Watch: Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network Read and Listen: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry Also, we are so happy to announce a partnership with Pour Moi Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. F...
Nov 07, 2023•37 min
We are inspired by writer Yuko Tamura’s article on Japanese nutritional wisdom and also by what the Ries kids are eating. Also, we are so happy to announce a partnership with Pour Moi Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com . Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
Oct 31, 2023•36 min
We’re talking about sons, and we are lucky enough to have a couple of them join us. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 24, 2023•25 min
Margery is enjoying the good life in Paris so Elizabeth is flying solo stateside today. She takes this opportunity to answer some questions from Instagram and finds out just how long she can talk…to herself. Here are the questions – and links to Elizabeth’s answers! Good western medicine podcasts The Doctor’s Farmacy - Dr. Mark Hyman https://drhyman.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Huberman Lab - Andrew Huberman https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcast The Art of Being Well - Dr. Will Cole https://drwillc...
Oct 17, 2023•39 min
Margery: Watch: The Wife Read: Maus by Art Spiegelman Listen: Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus Elizabeth: Watch: Virgin River on Netflix Read: The Connely’s of County Down https://www.amazon.com/Connellys-County-Down-Novel-ebook/dp/B0B9KWH2FT Listen: The Life Stylist Podcast https://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast/ Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...
Oct 10, 2023•21 min
Well, this is just going to get more and more complicated as the kids get older. We’re trying to sort out the boundaries of surveilling our own children. When do you start? When do you stop? Locations? Test scores? Internet searches? The list of possibilities goes on and on. Give this a quick read: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/09/parents-spy-kid-iphone-text-email-surveillance-digital-age/675286/ And for those of you that make it to the end of the podcast: https://cooking.nytime...
Oct 03, 2023•32 min
