When you think of the words “meal plan,” I bet you think of dinner. But lunch is just as important. This week, I’m talking about ways to find strategies and recipe ideas to make lunch not feel like such a throwaway meal. Plus, there's an exciting new community on the Internet that I think you'll love. Companion Links The Wondering Years by my Internet brother and The Popcast’s own Knox McCoy The Monday Uniform Planetbox lunchboxes (my boys have this one) Listen to this episode if you want to hea...
Nov 19, 2018•27 min
I’m a big believer in listening to one person for different spaces, and my sister Hannah is that person for skincare. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from her over the years and a few of my favorite tried and true products. Companion Links for this Episode: The Lazy Sisters Podcast Our honorary third sister Erin Moon is taking over while Hannah is taking care of a tiny human. Follow her on Instagram for lovely anti-basic shaming pledges and #gnomeonyourhome updates. I’ve ro...
Nov 12, 2018•29 min
We like to do it right. We like to feel like we’re not wasting our time. How do we seek after the best way to do something without being a slave to the process? As the holidays approach, it’s a great time to think differently about how you choose what you choose. Helpful companion links to this episode: For When Systems Can’t Save - a helpful blog post when your brain gets spinny The Lazy Genius Does Laundry - an episode on a potential best way to do laundry The Nester is the one voice I listen ...
Nov 05, 2018•19 min
Are you tired of keeping up with diets and food trends? Let’s reframe how we view healthy eating and listen to what our bodies are telling us it wants and needs. Stuff Mentioned The Lazy Genius Loses Weight If you’re here for the healthy eating, I have a suspicion you might be curious about how to Lazy Genius an exercise routine Follow me over on Instagram @thelazygenius Download a transcript of this episode This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna F...
Oct 29, 2018•21 min
When was the last time you showed yourself some kindness? And I don’t mean in the Tom Haverford “treat yo self” kind of way. I mean showing yourself a small act of kindness that doesn’t come with qualifiers or require a certain number of checkmarks on your to do list to obtain. Stuff Mentioned Be Kind to Yourself by Andrew Peterson The Lazy Genius Rests The Lazy Genius House Purge The Lazy Genius Creates a Holiday Sabbath My guiding light Emily P. Freeman who reminds me to sit down on the inside...
Oct 22, 2018•17 min
It’s mid-October, and I’ve already seen Christmas lights in stores. The holidays are coming, y’all! While they’re full of mostly happy things like baking cookies and seeing family and friends, the holiday season can wear you out if you don’t build in time to rest. Here’s how you can create a practice of Holiday Sabbath this season. Stuff Mentioned: The Lazy Genius Conquers Holiday Overwhelm The Lazy Genius Holiday Game Plan My thoughts and opinions on rest (and how to do it like a Lazy Genius) L...
Oct 15, 2018•18 min
Are you feeling it, too? Are you feeling the itch to get rid of everything and start over? Do you want to make your home feel like fall but have too much stuff in the way? In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to purge the house like a Lazy Genius, how to see our stuff with new eyes, and how to give ourselves a break when we can’t seem to create the space we want. Stuff Mentioned Do you need reinforcement for how small steps matter? How to Set Goals like a Normal Person #66 The Lazy Gen...
Oct 08, 2018•22 min
A couple of months ago, I asked on Instagram what you’d like me to talk about during our times together, and when someone said rest, the likes on that comment started piling up fast. Can we get better at resting? Can we set better goals and push toward resting better? In this episode, we’ll talk about how we need to look at rest differently and then figure out practical ways to actually do it in our regular life. Stuff Mentioned: The Incomparable Emily P. Freeman My Penny and Sparrow playlist th...
Oct 01, 2018•26 min
We’ve been waiting for this one, haven’t we? We’re finally talking about meal planning! Getting dinner on the table happens most every day, and we’re still surprised it has to happen. Here are three simple steps (plus one exciting announcement) that will help you get dinnertime under control. Stuff Mentioned: The Lazy Genius Stocks the Kitchen Salt Fat Acid Heat, this cookbook talks about the principles of creating delicious meals using, you guessed it, salt, fat, acid, and heat Mad Hungry, anot...
Sep 24, 2018•25 min
We’ve all seen the lists online. Lists of all the foods you should have in your kitchen so that dinner is always close at hand. But if those lists worked, you’d make more dinner more often and be less stressed about it. That’s why we’re going to talk about how to make your own list that works for your family and your lifestyle because I’m guessing a jar of roasted red peppers and grasini don’t make the cut. Stuff Mentioned: The Lazy Genius Shops at Costco A few of my crowdpleasers: Change Your L...
Sep 17, 2018•26 min
Do you have a creative interest you’ve been putting on the back burner? Maybe you think you don’t have time or you’re not talented enough. Here are 10 steps that will help you kick those thoughts to the curb and take a creative leap! Stuff Mentioned: Hopewriters Stop Collecting Gurus - The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman The Wondering Years - Knox McCoy The Popcast with Knox & Jamie - always keeping us educated on the things that entertain but do not matter The Lazy Genius and Self-Care A M...
Sep 10, 2018•29 min
Tired of buying a cookbook then never cracking it open? We’re talking about why that may be and how to fix it on this week’s episode. I also offer a fail-proof method of picking out a cookbook that will serve you and your family for years to come. Stuff Mentioned: How to Know if a Recipe Is Any Good Don’t miss My Favorite Cookbooks post that went live today And it’s sister post My Favorite Dessert Cookbooks Download a transcript of this episode Preorder Shannan Martin’s new book The Ministry of ...
Sep 03, 2018•25 min
Hosting a book swap is a low-key way to meet new people and get some great books in the process. In this episode, we chart the path of a book at a book swap plus talk about food, music, and everything else to have a great party. Curious about how many friends to invite? How to set up the books? How to collect the books in the first place? We cover it all here. Enjoy listening, and if you host your own, don't forget to tag me on Instagram and use the hashtag #lazygeniusbookswap! Stuff Mentioned: ...
Aug 27, 2018•28 min
Traveling is new to me, but I never want to go anywhere but London again. What an incredible city. In this episode, I share seven regular life lessons I learned from my time in London. If you're interested in more travel details (what I did, what I packed, and how much I hated the flight), head to the show notes. Interested in the watercolor dessert postcards? Make sure you're on my mailing list to hear about the flash sale the minute it opens! And here's where you can download a transcript of T...
Aug 20, 2018•25 min
School is about to start, but it's still technically summer. How do we transition between seasons and schedules and stay present and all the things we hope for? Enjoy this episode about welcoming fall without aggressively leaving summer behind. Episodes related to this one: The Lazy Genius Morning Routine (if you need a little routine refresher) The Lazy Genius Conquers Holiday Overwhelm (about opening and closing ceremonies) The Lazy Genius Finds a Fall Rhythm Download a transcript of this epis...
Aug 13, 2018•20 min
August feels crazy because it is crazy. We're one step into summer, one step into fall, and feel like we're going to fall over. Plus, our kids have been with us for 578 years and we need a break. In this episode, let's reset our minds and change our posture a little. It's okay for motherhood to be hard, but it doesn't have to paint the entire picture. If you're home with kids, this episode is especially for you. Related Info to Check Out: #62: The Lazy Genius Summer Mindset #43: The Lazy Genius ...
Aug 06, 2018•27 min
In this last episode of the summer, I share the gift of trying new things. We're often afraid of failing, but if we fail to build up our Try New Things muscle, those new things we so desperately long for will be harder to find. Hear what I'm working on this summer, what new things have entered my life, and why this summer break is part of that. I hope you try some new things, too! This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. To...
Jun 18, 2018•16 min
The farmers market is a lovely place, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Do you haggle? Are the farmers mad when you buy from somebody else? How do you know if you like something or not? In this episode, all of your farmers market questions will be answered, and if they're not, join me on Instagram @thelazygenius to ask yours. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
Jun 11, 2018•20 min
Yard sales sound good in theory, but the piles of stuff, mean hagglers, and rainy mornings ruin everything. Is it possible to have a yard sale and not hate the entire process? Definitely. In this episode, you'll be set up for yard sale success from organizing your stuff, signs, haggling, pricing, and everything in between. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
Jun 04, 2018•33 min
What if you don't have a grill? What if you hate salad? What if your kids run purely on snack bar fries and won't eat anything you make? Let's take a super quick trip down Summer Food Tip Road. Even if you just take one tip from this, that one tip could make a huge difference. Listen in and find one that works for your life. Companion Episodes: The Lazy Genius Grills The Lazy Genius Makes a Salad Download the transcript for this episode! And check out the giant blog post with every summer tip I ...
May 28, 2018•18 min
Sure, summer needs a routine but not quite the kind you might think. I'm not pulling a fast one; I really mean a different kind of routine. Listen in to get some new ideas. Companion Episodes: The Lazy Genius Morning Routine The Lazy Genius Evening Routine The Lazy Genius Fall Rhythm Download a transcript for this episode! Check out Hope*Writers! The membership window closes this week! This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinse...
May 21, 2018•30 min
We're looking at the summer as one huge batch of time, but breaking it down into categories helps. In this episode, let's look at all the ways you (and your kids) can spend your time so you don't confuse them and always feel tired. Companion Episodes: The Lazy Genius Summer Strategy: Mindset The Lazy Genius and Self-Care The Lazy Genius and Time Management Download a transcript for this episode! This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and An...
May 14, 2018•29 min
Even now in May, summer already feels overwhelming. We want to get a lot done, rest, have time alone and away from our kids, and figure out the perfect balance between structure and freedom. While that balance might not actually exist, a new mindset can certainly help you try. In this, the first episode in a four-part series, we're going to develop a strategy for the summer, and as always around here, we begin with a little reframing. Listen in. Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: Emily P. Freeman,...
May 07, 2018•27 min
We need some reframing when it comes to exercise. If you love working out, you might not find this topic necessary. If you think working out is the worst, you're probably girding your loins against the incoming guilt. In The Lazy Genius Exercise Routine, you'll get zero guilt. In fact, I think you'll feel free to approach exercise in a way that makes sense without feeling like you have to look like an Olympian. Stuff Mentioned In the Episode: The Lazy Genius Loses Weight The Lazy Genius Cleans t...
Apr 30, 2018•28 min
We've talked about how to clean bathrooms and kitchens, how to do laundry, how to spring clean, tidy, and clean our house without hating it. Is there really more to talk about? Actually, yes. In The Lazy Genius Cleaning Routine, we figure out how to create an actual routine, a rhythm for keeping your house relatively clean on a relatively regular basis. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. To learn more about listener d...
Apr 23, 2018•33 min
A good evening routine sets the stage for the next morning. It's like a game of life dominoes; we just need to knock over the right one. Learn how to slowly build an evening routine that gradually decreases your productive energy and helps you connect with yourself and the people around you. Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: The Universal Guide to Life-Giving Routine The Lazy Genius Morning Routine Planetbox lunchboxes (my boys have this one) The Lazy Genius Cleans the Kitchen Support the show on...
Apr 09, 2018•32 min
When we start the day with the right energy, sometimes things go better than we expect. How we develop a morning routine? Maybe not quite what you expect. Have a listen, and create mornings that make you feel like yourself. Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: The Universal Path to Life-Giving Routine (a blog post that offers the foundation for any routine) The Lazy Genius Loses Weight The Lazy Genius Home How to Set Goals Like a Normal Person (includes the download for the 30 Days of Small Steps) D...
Apr 02, 2018•34 min
Roasting is one of the best skills to have in your cooking arsenal, and there's virtually no actual skill required. You just need a three basic rules and the cheatsheet below. Listen to an episode that is guaranteed to change the ease with which you get dinner on the table. Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: How To Know If a Recipe Is Any Good Change Your Life Chicken basic sheet pans for roasting (don't forget to check your local restaurant supply store, and also measure the widest pan that will ...
Mar 26, 2018•23 min
Salads made by someone else are almost always better than ones we make ourselves. Let's remedy that, shall we? Learn the three salad rules and how to go from Matt Saracen salad to Tim Riggins salad. Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: stainless steel bowls salad spinner (holds a lot of lettuce, uses a pump that's easy for people with hand issues or tiny kid hands, super sturdy) kale and mango salad - one of my all-time favorite salads How To Tell If a Recipe Is Any Good download the transcript of t...
Mar 19, 2018•38 min
Bread is one of the oldest, best foods around. I have no scientific evidence of this, but it feels right. You can't really Lazy Genius bread, but you can start with great principles and have a better chance at great bread sooner than you think. Stuff from this episode: How to Bake by Paul Hollywood // has a stellar chapter on bread The Bread Baker's Apprentice by Peter Reinhart // great if you want to geek out bench scrapers are necessary for bread and for cleaning up crap under highchairs my fa...
Mar 12, 2018•31 min
