We are rolling into mid-October, and Meg and Kyle have the heads-up on some fun things to check out in the week ahead, plus some brilliant recommendations from the Awesomes! They've got TV talk, books for your TBR, and of course, Adele's new single!Join them and the Awesome Nation in our online communities to tell us what you are into right now: on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!The Universal Christ, Fr. Richard RohrThe Showings of Julian of Norwich, translation by Mirabai StarrThe Love Hypothesis, Ali HazelwoodWhen God Proves Faithful, Adrienne TerrebonneEasy On Me, AdeleBaking Impossible on NetflixFormula 1: Drive to Survive on NetflixSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 352 Formula 1, Little Debbie surprise, and go-go

Do you have that eldest daughter energy? Are you in your 30s, but your parents still refer to you as the baby? Ever wondered if your kids will grow up with certain personality traits based on when they were born? This week, Meg and Rebekah do a super-sized deep dive into ALL THINGS birth order! Not only do they discuss traits of each of the types of birth order personalities, they also provide some questions for us to ask ourselves for growth and healing. Listen to this one before you gather with family for the holidays!Wanna get in on that texting fun with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team? Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the texting perk along with bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, a Super Stars-only Facebook group, and more!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trialLinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOMEGrove: Get a FREE starter set with your first order at grove.com/AWESOMESHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Criminal podcast (check out episodes 15, 51, and 71 especially!)Rebekah’s AotW: Neck Heating PadThe Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You AreYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 351 What we're learning about birth order

What songs would YOU put on a playlist that explained what it was like to be a teen in the 90s? Meg and Kyle take up that challenge, plus they share tons of food talk, and the power of journaling even if you don't have fancy journals and pens. Let's start this week off with awesome!Mel's Kitchen Cafe Instant Pot Creamy ZitiLittle People Christmas Story setJoin them and the Awesome Nation in our online communities to tell us what you are into right now: on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 350 Easy alfredo, pragmatic journaling, and flashing frog signs

FRIENDS! It’s here! Meg and Kelly are thrilled to bring you the AWESOME LIST for Fall 2021! From shackets to apples to fall scents to the very best fall tea, they’ve got everything you need to have a gorgeous autumn season (and maybe even a Practical Magic Fall!). Don’t miss their list, and you definitely want to hear the very unexpected reveal in Kelly’s Awesome of the Week!Wanna get in on that texting fun with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team? Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the texting perk along with bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, a Super Stars-only Facebook group, and more!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always!Bombas:  Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchaseEveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesomeSHOW NOTES:Past Sorta Awesome Fall List episodes:Ep. 262: The AWESOME List for Fall 2020!Ep. 215: Awesome List for Fall 2019Ep. 166: The Awesome List Fall 2018Meg’s AotW: Layering necklacesKelly’s AotW: Days of our Lives revisit the craziest storyline of its historyKelly’s ListShackets: Kelly is eyeing this one from Target (affiliate link)First Kiss applesPumpkin goodness at Trader Joe's: Kelly recommends many of the items on this inclusive list of fall goodness at TJ's.Wintering by Katharine May Watch Frogger - a Wipeout-style game show based on the classic '80s arcade game - with your family. Bonus: Disney's Doogie Kamealoha M.D. is also cute and fun. Meg’s ListSweater vest (affiliate link)Alison Lumbatis blog: 5 Ways to Wear It: Sweater vestQuill and Ink Collection Poesie PerfumesSling pack for fallPractical Magic series by Alice HoffmanVermont Maple Ginger TeaYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 349 Awesome List for Fall 2021!

Being a new mom - whether it's your first baby or your fifth - is such a tender time, and it's a time when women need support in so many ways. That means it's a great time to "be the awesome" for each other, and today's episode in the Extra Awesome series will introduce to you an Awesome who has made this her mission in life! Shaunta Caine is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and she is passionate about supporting new moms in many ways, and especially in breastfeeding. Listen to her conversation with Meg about how an unexpected and painful chapter in her life led Shaunta to discover a calling that is touching the lives of so many women! You will love hearing her hopeful, inspiring words for all of us in the Awesome community!SHOW NOTES:Count the Kicks appFollow Shaunta and her work at @mamataymilkmaid on IG!Join the Awesome Nation in our online communities on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 348 Extra Awesome: Supporting new moms with breastfeeding and beyond with Shaunta Caine

Hello October! Who doesn’t love this month with its cooler, temps, spooky stories, and delicious goodies? Meg and Kyle are starting off the month with a highly-bingeable Netflix series, some deep and thought-provoking spiritual reading, and a homemade pizza fest. Plus they have some fantastic recommendations for you from the Awesomes that will bring some sparkle to these autumn days!Join them and the Awesome Nation in our online communities to tell us what you are into right now: on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!Slow Cooker Korean BBQ tacosAl Rawabi School for GirlsThe Big LeapAutumn Sweater skin oil from Black Hearted TartTikTok famous bathrobeMandy’s Gourmet SaladsTaco Bell’s Creamy Jalepeno Sauce copycatBrown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal CookiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 347 Clickbait, Autumn Sweater, and pizza tastes like love

What is UP with teens these days? Should we be freaking out about Gen Z? We’re here to tell you that the only freaking out should be a GOOD freak out because this generation of teenagers is pretty amazing! Join Meg in a conversation with her sixteen year old daughter Dacey who returns to the show this week to answer questions from the Super Star Awesomes! From her recommendations for getting into geek culture to how teens can best feel supported by the adults in their lives, you will learn so much from all that Dacey has to say!Wanna get in on that texting fun with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team? Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the texting perk along with bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, a Super Stars-only Facebook group, and more!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the App Store or Google PlayTruebill: Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/AWESOMELinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOMESHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: Decoder podcastYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 346 Q&A with an Awesome teen!

There's nothing quite like parenting to remind us of how much we have yet to learn. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have some go-to prayers to rely on when you need support in the trenches of parenting? Kayla Craig tapped into that need with her wildly popular Instagram account Liturgies for Parents, and today, she joins Meg for a conversation about how and why parents are turning to time-tested liturgical approaches to prayer. Kayla introduces us to her book To Light Their Way, and even shares a poignant prayer of blessing for the Awesomes!Find all of the preorder bonuses (SO GREAT!) for Kayla's book on her website!Order To Light Their Way hereFollow Kayla on IG and on her Liturgies for Parents accountJoin the Awesome Nation in our online communities on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 345 Extra Awesome: Peace and prayer for parents with Kayla Craig

We’re rounding out September 2021, and we thought it would be a good time to check in with some things we are into right now, and you know we want to hear from you, too! In this conversation, Meg and Kyle talk about what what they are into these days, and there’s a surprising amount of YouTube involved. From sunny, beachy Bahamas to soaring the friendly skies, their free time has been filled with daydreaming.Join them and the Awesome Nation in our online communities to tell us what you are into right now: on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!SHOW NOTESRogan, ThisBahamianGyal (10 Best Bahamian Foods video)Gone with the WynnsAnne Helen Petersen newsletter What Got Left Out of LulaRich (interview with Meg Conley)The Daily Connoisseur interview with Dr. Patty Tae (Jennifer’s book Lessons from Madame Chic)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 344 What we're into: Sepember 2021

Last month, we asked Awesome digital organizer Lisa Mast to come hold our hands and help us get our photos and other digital memories organized. Good news, friends! Lisa is back this week for another conversation with Meg that is an absolute game-changer for what to DO with all of your amazing photos! She has a list packed with ideas to share with the Awesome Nation that go beyond the basic photo book or calendar. NOW IS THE TIME to get started on your photo projects for the holidays, but seriously, these ideas for telling your story thourgh photos can be used year-round!Also, this is a fantastic time to become a Super Star Awesome! There are so many fun things happening for Super Star supporters of this show through Patreon. Bonus episodes, ad-free episodes (!), gift exchanges (!!), and texting for starters. Come check out what we've got going on and let your awesome shine even brighter by becoming an official Super Star on Patreon!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchaseBombas:  Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchaseMoink: Go to Moinkbox.com/AWESOME to get FREE bacon for a year SHOW NOTES:Lisa’s AotW: This is Ashlynn (podcast) and Ashlynn Mitchell (IG)Meg’s AotW: LuLaRIch on Amazon PrimeEpisode Resource Page on Lisa’s websiteMpix: Lisa’s decide-once recommendation for photo prints and photo books. Use code awesome2521 for 25% off an order through October 8, 2021. This discount is valid for 25% off your order. The promo code is valid for one use per customer and cannot be combined with other offers except free Standard shipping on orders of $35 or more. E-Gift Cards are not eligible for this promotion. The promo code must be entered at checkout to receive the discount. Offer expires October 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. (Central).Minted: Simple, designer photo calendar templates and beautiful printing. Get a FREE photo calendar when you add 10 personal dates, just pay shipping.Shutterfly: Photo Wall Calendars at Shutterfly AlbumStomp: Simplify photo book design with AlbumStomp. Use code SCISSORTAIL for 20% off AlbumStomp through October 31, 2021.Canva: Use Canva to design anything, including photo books. Get a free premium element to use with a free account.Scissortail Digital: Have a custom photo book designed for you at Scissortail Digital. Use code SORTAAWESOME for a free premium softcover photo book with the purchase of a hardcover photo book or Senior Memories bundle by October 17, 2021Laurel & Bleau Jewelry: Laurel & Bleau Jewelry Custom Handwriting Collection. Use code SORTAAWESOME10 for 10% off any item through October 15, 2021Pinhole Press: Design photo gifts for all ages, especially kiddos at Pinhole Press. Use code SCISSORTAILDIGITAL20 for 20% off any Pinhole Press order through October 24, 2021Just Go Travel Studios: Use your photos to create beautiful custom, vintage-style travel posters at Just Go Travel Studios. Buy 2, Get 1 and Free Shipping - automatically applied, no code neededSimply Cards or PostSnap: Send custom photo postcards in the mail directly from your phone with Simply Cards or PostSnap.Amazon Echo Show 8 (1st gen.) (2nd gen.): Enjoy your photos and all the smart device features with an Amazon Echo Show 8 (1st gen.) or Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd gen.). Perfect if you use Amazon Photos!Pix-Star Frame: Easily share photos to a digital frame with Pix-Star FrameSnapShopOnline: Photography courses for all ages at SnapShopOnline (relaunch coming this fall)Anker PowerCore Portable Charger 20100 and cables: Always have power with the Anker PowerCore Portable Charger 20100 and cables.Small tripod and phone mount: Use a small tripod and phone mount for travel and everyday photos and videos.Splat (bendy tripod): This bendy tripod, called the Splat, can adjust to give you the right angle from most any surface.DJI Gimbal OM 5 or OM 4: Take your video footage to the next level with DJI Gimbal OM 5 or DJI Gimbal OM 4PopSockets: Design customized photo PopSocketsGoPro: A GoPro gives you a rugged, waterproof, shockproof (kidproof?!) tool to capture your adventures, even at homeShop Local (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri) at Bedford CameraB&H Photo is THE photography superstoreFind great iPhone accessories & gear for creators at MomentYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Lisa at her website Scissortail Digital or on Facebook or Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 343 Gift Guide: Awesome photo gifts and more!

It’s the start of a fresh new week, and the Awesome community is bursting with recommendations to make the days ahead a lot more awesome! From fall recipes to great TV to the perfect cup of tea for the fall, Meg and Kyle have got tons of recs you will love! Plus they take on some r/AskReddit debates, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts!SHOW NOTES:Come From Away (AppleTV link for Sorta Awesome)With You Forever, Chloe Liese (more from her)The Fellowship of the Ring on SpotifyOther Words for HomeTaylor Swift EssentializedMeg’s Class of 95 playlistElastic shoe lacesGarlic Parmesean Spaghetti SquashFriday Night ChiliVermont Maple Ginger TeaTikTok can opener trickCome talk all things Awesome every day on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 342 Chocolate chip charcuterie, Class of 95, and the best albums of all time

Who’s the teacher that made a difference in your life? Chances are, there’s at least one teacher that comes to mind for you, and this week, we are celebrating all those awesome teachers who are changing lives every day. Listen to Meg and Kelly’s conversation recalling the teachers who most profoundly impacted them, as well as their own fond (and funny!) classroom teaching memories. PLUS they share an incredible resource that is free for teachers everywhere and give the Awesomes a special assignment!Also, this is a fantastic time to become a Super Star Awesome! There are so many fun things happening for Super Star supporters of this show through Patreon. Bonus episodes, ad-free episodes (!), and texting for starters. Come check out what we've got going on and let your awesome shine even brighter by becoming an official Super Star on Patreon!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trialLinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOMEGrove: Get a FREE starter set with your first order at grove.com/AWESOMEZocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor.American Girl: Get a one time 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code AWESOME at americangirl.comSHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: Apple TV’s The Morning Show (Start your Apple TV+ free trial using our affiliate link!)Meg’s AotW: ilia mascaraKids in Need FoundationEvery Teacher, Every DayWatch this short video that showcases Every Teacher, Every Day!You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 341 A love note to teachers!

It’s Monday, let’s get into it! Meg and Kyle have some suggestions for you to watch, read, listen to, and amp up your lifestyle in the week ahead. Then Kyle delivers on his promise to find some of the most unfortunate names in recent history!SHOW NOTES:Zack Morris is Trash by Funny or Die on YouTubeLast Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda LoMeg on Bookend Homeschoolers, Season 2, Episode 7: Community Just for You?I Got Love, Mother MotherMetaphysical Milkshake podcastDyson toy vacuumBird of ParadiseCome talk all things Awesome every day on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 340 Ruining Zack Morris and the most unfortunate names

Phone calls? Sometimes. Texting? Sure. But we use our cell phones and mobile devices for so much more than that every single day! This week, Meg and Rebekah do a deep-dive into the wonderful world of apps and share the ones that have changed their lives in the most awesome ways!Also, this is a fantastic time to become a Super Star Awesome! There are so many fun things happening for Super Star supporters of this show through Patreon. Bonus episodes, ad-free episodes (!), gift exchanges (!!), and texting for starters. Come check out what we've got going on and let your awesome shine even brighter by becoming an official Super Star on Patreon!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always!Bombas: Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchaseEveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199Quip: Go to GETQUIP.com/AWESOME5 and get $5 off a Mouthwash Starter KitAmerican Girl: Get a one time 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code AWESOME at americangirl.comSHOW NOTES:Meg’s AotW: The Ultimate Book of Outfit Formulas (and sign-up for the Fall 2021 Capsule here!)Rebekah’s AotW: The Spanish Love Deception by Elena ArmasKindle Unlimited Free TrialSorta Awesome Hangout Group conversation about apps!Past AotW App Roundup:VoxerMarco PoloOvercastInstacartWalmart GroceriesChatbooksBallzHormonologyMeg’s Apps:MintKindaraSnapseedSam’s ClubRebekah’s Apps:ClueThe Weather ChannelThe Libby App by OverdriveHooplaTidyApps Recommended by Awesomes:My therapyFloraRestaurant apps: Sonic, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Panera, Wendy’sUniversalTabataPelotonSwitchParentsXfinityYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 339 The awesome apps we can't live without!

Every weekend, millions of Americans enjoy Eva Pilgrim's upbeat presence as co-host of Good Morning America's Weekend Edition. Today, Eva joins Meg for the Extra Awesome series! We know you'll love Meg's conversation with her as they talk about Eva's brand new book, Walter Does His Best: A Frenchie Adventure in Kindness. They cover a lot of ground in this bite-sized bit of Awesome including the importance of kindness in our world, Eva's any-day-now baby watch, and even a little bit of skin care obsession. Walter Does His Best is in bookstores now, and it makes a great addition to home or classroom libraries!Find Walter Does His Best on Amazon or Bookshop. You can follow Eva on Instagram at @evapilgrim and you can find Walter there @walterunleashed, too.(PS - this is the CosRX snail mucin cream that Meg loves!)Come talk all things Awesome in the everyday on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 338 Extra Awesome: Kindness and puppy love with Eva Pilgrim

In the drudgery of daily life, it’s easy to forget that all around us (and within us!), awesome things are happening. Each week, author and show host Megan Tietz and co-hosts Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura serve up fresh doses of sparkly small things and provide thoughtful answers to listener questions all with an eye on helping you make your inner awesome shine.

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