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 episod...
Mar 08, 2022•31 min
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 - ho...
Mar 03, 2022•53 min
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. M...
Feb 24, 2022•48 min
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 st...
Feb 17, 2022•52 min
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'...
Feb 10, 2022•45 min
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...
Feb 03, 2022•54 min
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 -...
Jan 27, 2022•56 min
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 ...
Jan 20, 2022•46 min
We waited until after the National Championship game (congrats, Georgia Bulldogs!) to record this episode, so naturally we talk about the game and all the reasons why we felt like it was the best of college football. We also discuss Melanie's weekend with Caroline and her college friends, plus a new kind of exercise I recently tried for the first time. On top of that, we offer our thoughts on the Duchess of Cambridge's 40th birthday portraits, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y...
Jan 13, 2022•48 min
Well, we're kicking off 2022 with some on-brand audio issues (this time on my end - because my microphone didn't connect to Zoom and I didn't think to check it), so we hope that will be a comfort to you. Since we didn't realize that I sounded like I was talking in a canyon, we still enjoyed some lively discussions about home deer and the Chick-fil-A drive-thru and #lowlevelgoals. We also share some thoughts about bowl games, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - ...
Jan 05, 2022•52 min
Well, it's a post-Christmas recap on this week's episode, complete with our thoughts about what we ate and what we watched and what we're looking forward to in this last week of the year. Also, Melanie shares her thoughts on the Aggies' bowl-game-that-wasn't, and she has a fantastic list of Five Favorites that resulted in me buying not one but two things before we even finished recording. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron - 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Google Doc (all the links fr...
Dec 30, 2021•47 min
It's our last episode before Christmas, and we spend some time lamenting our respective weather forecasts (that is to say: it's not going to be anywhere close to cold). Also, Melanie shares her recent Paris Hilton fascination as well as an update on Caroline's Christmas break. As always, we wrap up with Five Favorites (it's my turn this week). We hope y'all have the merriest Christmas! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron - 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Google Doc (all the links from both gift guides) ...
Dec 23, 2021•52 min
This past weekend Melanie went to a wedding and I went to an art exhibit, so clearly we are living Very Fancy Lives. Naturally we talk about All The Fanciness before I recap Alex's Christmas choir concert (a 2021 highlight for me) and we discuss our thoughts on bowl season / the College Football Playoffs. On top of all that, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, which is always a delight. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron - 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Google Doc (all the links ...
Dec 16, 2021•47 min
There wasn't as much college football this past weekend, but there was still plenty of real life to talk about, including how our dogs like to encourage us to take them for walks and what we've been watching lately. Plus, Melanie shares an interesting theory re: a favorite vegetable, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron - 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Google Doc (all the links from both gift guides) Show Notes: - Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausag...
Dec 09, 2021•47 min
It was a football weekend for the ages (well, maybe not for the Bulldogs and the Aggies, but anyway), so naturally we share our thoughts on All The Games. We also recap our Thanksgiving weekends and discuss the unexpected delight I experienced while doing a little Black Friday shopping. Of course there are some Side Eyes and I See Yous, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron - 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Google Doc (all the links from both g...
Dec 02, 2021•50 min
It's no secret that Melanie and I share a love for Garth Brooks (remember: "every blessing is a curse, and every curse - is a blessing"), so we kick off this episode with a recap of the Garth show I saw at The Ryman this past weekend. We also talk about college football (of course) and the fact that Caroline is home for Thanksgiving. On top of all that, we break down a movie that we both loved, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are super grateful f...
Nov 25, 2021•52 min
If you're wondering if we talk in this episode about Mississippi State's comeback win against the Auburn Tigers, you'd better believe we do - not to mention that we break down a big high school football milestone from this past weekend, and Melanie comes through with her side eyes and I see yous. We also discuss an exciting new cracker option and Adele's CBS special (this is going to be our topic for our last November Patreon episode, and we cannot wait). Plus, Melanie has Five Favorites this we...
Nov 18, 2021•52 min
We kick off this episode with an Alex update and then follow it up with a Caroline / College Station update. Melanie also recaps her time at the A&M / Auburn game and shares a few side eyes and I see yous before she fills us in on the latest with Mabel. As always, we have Five Favorites (my turn this time) - complete with my personal jeans philosophy for colder weather. Enjoy, everybody! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron - 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Google Doc (all the links from both gift gu...
Nov 11, 2021•48 min
It was a weekend-o-wins on the football front (well, Texas A&M had a bye week, so that just means Melanie was extra relaxed), so naturally we had lots to talk about in this episode regarding The Sports. Plus, Melanie shares an update on Mabel, who has spent the last several days getting some really good care at the vet (we love you, Mabes). There's also some closet clean-out news (Mel's favorite, as y'all know), and, as always, Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a P...
Nov 04, 2021•49 min
Melanie and I cover some ground in this episode; we move from our respective trips to Trader Joe's to Alex's Senior Night to college football (side eyes! I see yous!) to the second part of our holiday gift guide. You'll find all the links in our show notes, but if it's easier for you, you can also find the gift guide links in this Google doc . And on top of the gift guide goodness, there's also a new round of Five Favorites (my turn this time). Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron -...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This is episode is chock-full-o-fun: a quick recap of our live show in Nashville, plus some reflections on this past weekend's college football activity (we need not speak of the State / Alabama game). Are there Side Eyes and I See Yous? OF COURSE THERE ARE. Also, we have the first installment of our Holiday Gift Guide on this episode - gifts for teenage girls and guys - because we know that in some instances shipping is taking a little longer. AND we have Five Favorites from Melanie - always a ...
Oct 21, 2021•55 min
Naturally we kick off this week's episode with Melanie's recap of the A&M / Alabama game, which was all manner of memorable for her (and most people who love college football, I would add). We also break down other big match-ups from this past weekend, complete with Side Eyes and I See Yous. Plus, we discuss some recent TikTok fascinations (for me), and I share my Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Live Show Tickets for October 16th (there's a livestream option now!) - Become ...
Oct 14, 2021•55 min
Since The Big Boo Bowl was this past weekend, we obviously have a few Mississippi State vs. A&M-specific things to discuss on this episode (spoiler alert: the game turned out to be an early birthday present for me). Melanie also offers her Side Eyes of the Week, along with a new segment that features the applause function on her little gadget that has primarily booed up until this point. We also talk about the Shankles' new phones and how I thought for a split second that P needed to talk to...
Oct 07, 2021•55 min
It wasn't really a fantastic college football weekend for either of us, but we still have ourselves some laughs in this episode. After all, Caroline was home for a couple of days, Alex celebrated his senior homecoming, and Melanie assembled a fine assortment of side eyes as she watched Saturday's games. Also, you'll hear a clip of our recent Patreon conversation with our friend Ree Drummond, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Live Show Tickets for October ...
Sep 30, 2021•49 min
On this episode we recap our time together at the first-ever Big Boo live event - and oh, was it ever a blast. We also share our college football thoughts, including Melanie's Side Eyes of the Week. If you kept up with State's game last weekend, her first side-eye will not surprise you. We also talk about Melanie's newfound proficiency at Snapchat, and she shares her Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Hotel Emma in San Antonio - Milagros Fragrance Spr...
Sep 23, 2021•53 min
There was oh-so-much college football to talk about on this week's episode, so we hit the ground running re: the Aggies and the Razorbacks and the Cy-Hawk game. Oh, and re: the cat at the Miami game because that rescue operation was, in Melanie's words, the play of the week. We also discuss our uncertainty about how to pose in some pictures we're having made (I'm traveling to Texas this Thursday), and Melanie recaps her recent visit to College Station. And if all that weren't enough (it probably...
Sep 16, 2021•51 min
College football is here, and we are here for it. On this episode we break down (some) of this past weekend's football news, including my Bulldogs, Melanie's Aggies, and the latest with Alex's high school team. What a time! We also talk about Hazel's most recent trip to the vet and some exciting Perry-related developments. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Live Show Tickets for October 16th - Become a Patron Show Notes: - McKenzie Milton - The Georgi...
Sep 09, 2021•49 min
On this episode Melanie shares all the details about moving Caroline to A&M: the packing, the unpacking, the gallery wall-ing, and the goodbye-ing. We also talk about the start of Alex's senior football season and the fact that college football is finally upon us. We are delighted. Finally, I tell Melanie about a recent experience with some chicken wings (obviously it was not easy for her to listen because chicken), and I share my Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become ...
Sep 02, 2021•54 min
We recognize that there has been a lot of build-up, but this is the last episode we recorded before Melanie and Perry took Caroline to A&M. Next week we'll have the whole run-down from packing the truck to unloading at the dorm to saying good-bye, but this week we have a lot fun memories - and lo, some humor - from Caroline's last week at home. Also on this episode: Alabama Rush TikTok, my ongoing fascination with Dak Precott's leadership skills, and Melanie's Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjo...
Aug 26, 2021•48 min
This week Melanie shares some of her goals for after Caroline leaves for college, and clearly she's going to be living on the edge because one of those goals is refinishing the top of her dining room table. We also discuss Melanie's feelings about her birthday last week and all the ways we still feel 26. Plus, much to our delight, we have a college football preseason top 25 poll to talk about, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: ...
Aug 19, 2021•53 min
