It's time to start buying for people, and while it's incredibly fun, we can inject a lot of stress into it, too. In this episode, we'll breeze through budgeting, how to choose a gift, and talk in detail about kids and gifts. As you can see, the links for this episode are plentiful, so read, listen, and get a better handle on how to give without feeling like Scrooge. The Lazy Genius Budgets is the best place to start for a handle on the Lazy Genius philosophy behind money. The Lazy Genius Buys a ...
Nov 27, 2017•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Spending entire days with your family over the holidays can sometimes feel a little tense. There's a lot of history and things unsaid - or very loudly and aggressively said - and those car rides home can be little venting therapy sessions where you try and get your peace back. In this episode, we talk about how to leave those family gatherings with your peace still intact and maybe even an improved relationship along the way. Mentioned in the episode: A Family Shaped by Grace by Gary Morland For...
Nov 20, 2017•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosting Thanksgiving sounds great in theory but terrifying in execution. So many dishes. So much pressure. And the turkey! What if the turkey is horrible or raw or dry enough to sand the deck? In this episode, I share the three keys to hosting success plus ten of my favorite practical tips. You can do this. Don't forget to check out the only turkey recipe you'll ever need, and this Sunday I'll email The Lazy Genius Collective mailing list everything I have to say about Thanksgiving. Don't miss i...
Nov 13, 2017•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast It feels right to give thanks in November, but it also feels forced and annoying sometimes. Let's get back to the basics of gratitude and actually enjoy a season of giving thanks. No daily journals of thanks necessary. Need all The Lazy Genius there is? Visiting your inbox is my favorite and might just become yours. Check out the mailing list here. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. To learn more about listener data a...
Nov 06, 2017•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast We want to save money, have extraordinary experiences, and not stress from paycheck to paycheck. But how? I share the four pillars of a Lazy Genius budget and a peek into our personal family budget and how we put it together, so listen in and grab some ideas for your own budget. And don't forget to read specifically about budgeting during the holidays on the blog this week! This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. To learn ...
Oct 30, 2017•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Lazy Genius Podcast, you'll learn the one life-giving decision that makes the holidays come alive again, no stress needed. Instagram: @thelazygenius 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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2017•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's possible to move through the holidays without going crazy. Your stuff and family are safe from your wrath if we can holiday game plan now! After you game plan, check out How to Plan Your Holiday Calendar and get practical. And don't forget your game plan cheatsheet! 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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn ...
Oct 16, 2017•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'll share the five organizing personalities and how you could totally be organizing your home wrong. Ain't nobody got time for that. Let's be Lazy Geniuses about our homes! Stuff Mentioned in the Episode: Decluttering Is a Sham The Shocking Truth About Simplicity Quit Setting Stupid Goals For When Systems Can't Save You The Gilmore Girls Binge Guide THIS WEEK ONLY, I'm releasing a mini-course on how to declutter for life. I want to help you clear a path through your stuff and c...
Oct 09, 2017•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we talk about the benefits of Costco and the best items to buy (and skip) when you're shopping. Here are all the things mentioned in the episode: When Buying In Bulk Is a Terrible Idea 11 Reasons To Love Costco That Have Nothing To Do With Shopping (HuffPost) Save Your Life With Pasta Mondays Costco Tips That Will Save You Time and Money (Business Insider) Lazy Genius Ingredient #1: Frozen Meatballs The Lazy Genius Shops at Aldi Choose Your Own Adventure Tomato Sauce The Lazy Genius M...
Oct 02, 2017•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast The kitchen is the center of many homes, and when it's a wreck, we're not above contemplating arson. In this episode, you'll learn the Lazy Genius order to cleaning the kitchen. Yes, there's an order. There's also a free printable of the order for your fridge so you won't forget it, no matter how many brain cells your children have taken. Enjoy the episode! And if you do, consider passing it along to a friend. The world needs more Lazy Geniuses. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and execut...
Sep 25, 2017•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yes, we all know what a smoothie is, but in this episode, we'll dig deeper into smoothies than you ever thought possible. Why do we drink them? When should we drink them? What's the actual best way to make them? I've got you covered... in smoothie. Show Notes: Your Smoothie Survival Kit complete with my favorite recipes Simple Green Smoothies, i.e. my smoothie Internet godmother Smoothie Booster Cubes to make all that green stuff easier The Lazy Genius Shops at Aldi Joy the Baker's take on smoot...
Sep 18, 2017•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast You've heard lots of talk, seen all the photos on Pinterest, but let's figure out how to Bullet Journal for regular people. Show Notes How to Bullet Journal: The Absolute Ultimate Guide 7 Bonus Bullet Journal Lessons 21 Genius Ways to Track Your Mental Health (Buzzfeed) Have questions? Join me on Instagram this Thursday at 12:30pm ET! I'll be on live to answer any questions you have. See you then! This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and ...
Sep 11, 2017•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm back after my summer break (party emoji!) and easing into a fall rhythm. If you need one, too, this episode is all over it. We'll identify what parts of your life need a rhythm, how to find your reason for creating one, and five practical questions to get started. Show Notes The Lazy Genius Does Laundry 10 Ways to Beast Your Monday For When Systems Can't Save You Follow me on Instagram @thelazygenius. Every Thursday at 12:30pm we do an Instagram Live to talk about that week's episode, so com...
Sep 04, 2017•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join me on Instagram @thelazygenius. 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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 03, 2017•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Get ideas from Pinterest! The Lazy Genius Movie Night Pinterest Board 2. Here are a few things mentioned in the episode. Your Guide to Summer Movie Nights - my favorite list of movies on Netflix right now A geeky post on how to choose a projector and set up an outdoor movie screen How to set up an art cart The projector we'll probably get once I'm not scared of the technology (even at 1800 lumens, it apparently has great brightness. Here are some Wizard of Oz party photos: cake, the Tin Man a...
Jun 26, 2017•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Get grilling ideas from Pinterest. The Lazy Genius Grills Pinterest Board 2. Check out what you heard in the episode. grill mats - the magic, washable contraptions that keep your food from falling through long tongs - please don't burn your hands 12 Grilling Mistakes You Don't Have to Make from Serious Eats 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 visit: https:/...
Jun 19, 2017•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Get my favorite Lazy Genius cookie baking tools! a stand mixer paddle attachment with a spatula attached a cookie scoop for perfect and quick cookies my favorite spatulas 2. Get extra baking tips. Here's a baking miniseries I did awhile back. Day One: To Sift or Not to Sift Day Two: Why Can't I Soften Butter In the Microwave? Day Three: A Freezer Primer Day Four: Ingredient Speed Dating Day Five: Essential Chocolate Cake Day Six: Blank Canvas Cake Day Seven: Essential Breakfast Recipes Day Ei...
Jun 05, 2017•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Read some stuff that goes with the episode. How to Survive Dinnertime Panic How to Cook Everything Fast How to Cook Everything Marie Forleo - the "I Can't vs. I Don't" idea Tim Ferriss interview with Derek Sivers, i.e. the bike ride story 2. Become a Lazy Genius one weekly email at a time. Need some encouragement to be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't? The Lazy Genius Collective mailing list gets the best stuff. Join here! This podcast is hosted by Ke...
May 29, 2017•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Read what was mentioned. Summer Books You Don't Have To Wait For How to Use Trello to Track Your Reading My Top Ten Favorite Reads from 2016 Why I'm In Love With a Milk Crate My Favorite Dessert Cookbooks the PagePal, a super cute way to keep your book open with one hand my episode on Anne Bogel's podcast What Should I Read Next 2. Get book recommendations every month. If you're part of The Lazy Genius Collective, you get an exhaustive and awesome list of book/show/podcast recommendations eve...
May 22, 2017•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Read a few things that were mentioned. In Defense of Skipping Date Night The 7 Date Night Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making a conversation with my husband if you want a look into our marriage 2. Release the guilt in other areas by becoming a Lazy Genius. Join The Lazy Genius Collective. Your inbox and your sanity will thank you. 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 pri...
May 15, 2017•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stuff that's mentioned... When Laundry Eats You Alive How to Iron Without An Iron (the comments are great here, too) If you want a detailed rundown of detergents, this post from The Sweethome has A LOT of great information. Interested in the Turkish towels I mentioned? I got ours from Bathstyle on Etsy over four years ago, and they're still the best. Follow me on Instagram! @thelazygenius This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Ki...
May 08, 2017•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. What's mentioned and what's helpful... Choose Your Own Adventure Tomato Sauce Save Your Life with Pasta Mondays Lazy Genius Ingredient #1: Frozen Meatballs The Lazy Genius Shops at Aldi (and, yes, they totally take credit cards everywhere now!) 2. Don't miss an episode again. Have you subscribed yet? New episodes are released every Monday morning, so do the Lazy Genius thing and have them pop into your phone automatically. Head here to make it happen with one click. Or if you're already in yo...
May 01, 2017•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Check out the stuff mentioned in the episode! a fabulous collection of house hunters memes my personal style pinterest board, inspired by my Kathleen Kelly roller girl the monday uniform post The Psychology of Eating Podcast Style and Styleability, the fashion course by Hilary Rushford Carol Tuttle's Dress Your Truth 2. All of your suggestions of where to shop! Anthropologie Pilcro Shorts - recommended by a TON of you and lauded as life-changers Nordstrom Rack - literally dozens and dozens of...
Apr 24, 2017•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Read some posts to make the episode even better! The Baby Stuff I'd Rescue In a Fire - all my favorite items from Annie's first year of life Don't Carpe Diem - the super viral post by Glennon Doyle Melton that made me feel like a normal mom When You're Not Excited About Having a New Baby - just in case you have feelings that you're afraid to say out loud 2. In case you want more of the record player stuff... I talked about a record player... we were given a Crosley three-speed last year simil...
Apr 17, 2017•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Read this week's Lazy Genius post! One of my favorite things I've ever written: Who's Your Cleaning Spirit Animal? 2. Check out the stuff mentioned! A Loving Home Doesn't Have to Be a Clean One The Simple Path to Beating Frustration How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana K. White The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo FlyLady's website 3. The Ten Principles of Keeping a Home freebie is undergoing a brand refresh, but it’ll be back soon. How about a download of ...
Apr 10, 2017•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Check out the Pinterest board! A good start on ideas for your walls as well as examples of The Rule of One. 2. Here are the posts and items mentioned in the episode. When It Doesn't Matter That Your Walls Are Ugly Slant Design Handcraft - I have the Blossom of Snow sign, a custom sign of Annie's name, and the Kill with Kindness shirt. Great shop, great guy. Letterfolk - Get the The Wordsmith. I love my Poet, but I'm going to save up for the big one. Such beautiful, easy impact. Lindsay Letter...
Apr 03, 2017•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1. Read a few Lazy Genius breakfast posts. How to Have a Sit-Down Breakfast with On-the-Go Ease The Best Granola EVER Three Essential Breakfast Recipes (pancakes, waffles, dairy-free mocha walnut muffins) Blueberry Corn Muffins Make-Ahead Parfait Jars Smoothie Booster Cubes 2. Check out the Pinterest board. A great place to start with ideas for sweet and savory items, toast toppings, and more. Use these to start your own board of ideas! 3. Never miss another Lazy Genius moment. Every Sunday afte...
Mar 27, 2017•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast After you listen... I've collected a few easy party options that won't make you crazy but are still super cute. tiny cookie cutters for cute touches if you have the mental bandwidth stupid easy chocolate-dipped pretzels the Saturday Night Live candle video How to Throw a Little Kid Party Without Requiring Alcohol How to Never Run Out of Food At Your Party Again An Ode to Being Super Mom You Don't Have to Make Your Little Kids' Halloween Costumes Confessions of a Guilty Mom: PTA Edition Follow Ke...
Mar 20, 2017•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast A few things for after you listen... Small talk is the worst, but it doesn't have to be. How to Find Your People On the first season of The Lazy Genius Podcast, Emily V. Gordon talks about making friends in a new city. My sister and I talk about how fangirling is a way to find your people and be a better mom. The Popcast's terrific episode on Best Fictional Duos Make friends here, too! The Lazy Genius Collective is a good community. Follow @thelazygenius on Instagram to interact with other like-...
Mar 13, 2017•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I share ways to come up with great gift ideas and actually remember them. After you listen and what you heard when you did: I've gathered some of my favorite unique gift ideas for bakers, gardeners, readers, and nerds. Do you keep hearing about the Bullet Journal but have no idea where to start? I've got you covered. Fascinated by the shirt covered in lines from Jane Eyre? Get yours at Litographs. I have the Nancy Drew shirt and love it. My favorite Etsy shops will make you supe...
Mar 06, 2017•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
