The Big Boo Cast

This week we talk about the Aggies' run in the SEC baseball tournament, we discuss jewelry and cosmetics organization, and we review the obscene quantity of television we've consumed since our last episode. I think you'll agree that our joy is palpable (she says, a little sarcastically).Also, we have a long conversation about tomatoes, and it's my turn for Five Favorites, which is when you'll hear me work harder than I ever have to convince Melanie that one of my favorites really is cute. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- 2023 Graduation Gift GuideShow Notes:- Aggies v. Vandy in SEC baseball tournament final- Aggies and the luggage cart- NCAA baseball regionals- tomato, peach, and burrata salad- the dress I picked out for Melanie- Succession- Ted Lasso- The Diplomat- The Secrets of Hillsong- Queen Charlotte- A Man Called Otto- Jesus Revolution- Hello Beautiful- Smartless: On the Road- nude-colored slip shorts- The Crown Affair dry shampoo- bungee dress from Chico's (IT'S SO CUTE) :-) - print of Mama's pound cake recipe (use code OUIDA for 20% off)- starter cargo pantsSponsors:OSEA (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order)Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase)Fabric (use this link to apply today)HoldOn (use this link to receive 20% off your order)

This week Melanie tells us all about her family trip to Jackson Hole, and we learn why P now considers himself a bit of a mountain ranger. I share details about the best! shopping! trip! ever! with our friend Jamie Golden, and of course we have to break down the latest in SEC baseball. Spoiler alert: my Bulldogs did not make it to Hoover.That being said, I still recap night one of the SEC baseball tournament, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- 2023 Graduation Gift GuideShow Notes:- Maya Chia pressed serum- Grand Teton National Park- Jackson Hole, Wyoming- Yellowstone National Park- Under Canvas- our Patreon episode on Hard Nos- Blackberry- Bama Rush- SmartLess: On the Road- SEC Baseball Tournament bracket- Gus Mayer shoes- Hoka Anacapa mid-GTX hiking boots- iWALK small portable phone charger- Hanes moisture wicking long sleeve sport tee- Levis mid-thigh shorts- Allie+Bess Kaia necklace (30% off through Memorial Day weekend with code MELANIE30)Sponsors:- Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off)- Mill (use this link to reserve your membership today)- KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off any store crate)- Nuts.com (use this link for a free gift and free shipping on orders of $29 or more)

This week Melanie shares her challenges with packing and getting organized for her family's Jackson Hole trip, and she explains a disagreement between her and P about hiking attire. I use the word "fantastic" about 82 times as I talk about a movie I recently watched and loved, and both of us lament the inconsistencies of this year's college baseball season. We also break down some of our ongoing struggles with organization, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- 2023 Graduation Gift GuideShow Notes:- Under Canvas- SEC baseball standings- AIR: A Story of Greatness- AIR playlist on Apple Music- AIR playlist on Spotify- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime- the Mrs. Maisel dance on TikTok- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (our May book for Patreon book club)- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano- doom piles- small chunky hoop earrings- Killington joggers- melamine cheese spreaders- crêped shirt dress- glass storage containersSponsors:- Mosh (use this link for 20% off your first 6-count trial pack plus free shipping)- Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift)- Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 20% off your first order)- ZocDoc (use this link to download the ZocDoc app)

This week Melanie shares a history lesson about Cinco de Mayo that I'm embarrassed I didn't know, I talk about a book that I absolutely loved, and Melanie recaps her weekend in - get ready for it - College Station. Also, I cooked an actual meal for my family, so you'll hear about that too.If all that weren't enough (and it might not be enough, but please don't feel like you need to tell us if that's the case), we break down some viewing / reading goals for the immediate future, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- 2023 Graduation Gift GuideShow Notes:- photos of the coronation- The Royals in a Wes Anderson film- the King's swollen hands- the man sitting next to Andrew Lloyd Weber at the coronation- our Patreon episode with Elizabeth Passarella- the history of Cinco de Mayo- Ree's beef enchiladas- Ninfa's green sauce- Orleans candle - use code MELANIE15- Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus- The Night Agent on Netflix (the show Melanie couldn't remember)- The Diplomat on Netflix- Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott- The Sum of It All - Ed Sheeran docuseries on Disney+- Tula J in Trussville, Alabama- FOLEX spot cleaner- linen pull-on shorts (and matching button-up shirt)- Martha wide leg jeans- compression packing cubes- A New Day linen vestSponsors:- Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system)- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for 16 free meals and free shipping)- Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial)- OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide)

This week Melanie shares some of P's suggestions for container planting, and I recap how I spent most of this past weekend painting Alex's bathroom. Plus, we discuss some early college football predictions and break down everything we've been reading lately - along with a movie that Melanie recently saw and loved. I apparently had an issue with my microphone gain being turned up way too high, so prepare yourself for some really high quality audio (it's fine to roll your eyes, and thank you for your continued patience with our sound challenges). Also, it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- 2023 Graduation Gift GuideShow Notes:- Judy Blume Forever on Amazon Prime- Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - the book- Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - the movie- Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie- Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - Happy Place by Emily Henry- The Unsinkable Greta James by Elizabeth E. Smith- Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus- Sports Illustrated 2023 pre-season college football poll- another 2023 pre-season college football prediction- Drunk Elephant Rosi Glow drops- Aerie oversized boyfriend tees (THE BEST)- Third Love kinetic adjustable sports bra- puffer crossbody purse- Old Navy pull-on chino shorts (5-inch inseam)Sponsors:- Rothys (use this link for $20 off your first purchase)- Stamps (use this link for a four-week trial, free postage, and a free digital scale)- Green Chef (use code BIGBOO60 to get 60% off plus free shipping)- Helix (use this link for 20% off your mattress order and two free pillows)

You're probably aware of this, but Melanie went to the Taylor Swift concert this past Sunday, so on this (super-sized) episode we spend a significant amount of time on a TSwift recap. AS WE SHOULD. We also talk about a spaghetti dinner for Alex's buddies, a friend's 40th birthday party, and my quick weekend trip to Mississippi.On top of all that, 'tis the season for our 2023 Graduation Gift Guide, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon ShopShow Notes:- Taylor Swift Eras tour- Melanie's concert pictures- Melanie's dress- Caroline's romper- Gulley's jacket- "Mama, my legs are sweatin'"- Baby Jessica- The Lazy Genius - 2023 Big Boo Graduation Gift Guide- What the Fifty styrofoam cups- clear stadium bag- R+Co Zig Zag Root Teasing Texture Spray- Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional setting spray- Orleans Home Fragrances and Candles (use code MELANIE15)- Lessons in Chemistry (our Patreon May book club book)Sponsors:- Fabric (use this link to apply today)- Mill (use this link to reserve your membership)- Mosh (use this link for 20% off plus free shipping on your first six-count trial pack)- Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase)

On this episode Melanie shares the joys of cleaning out Caroline's closet, and I share how I tried to break date night dining protocol in a way that I told myself was subtle even though it wasn't subtle at all. We also talk about an exciting development in Melanie's Taylor Swift concert plans, and I confess that I had to invest in a heating pad. Life is a series of highs and lows, right? You might be surprised by our thoughts on the 80's fashion influences we're seeing in stores (here's a hint: we're fans), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - ring dunking at A&M - French 75 - Succession - David Sedaris - the pants I love - Dakota Jordan - State wins Saturday's game in a walk-off (THE SPORTS!!!!) - Dak and Dak (scroll to the bottom for the cutest picture of all time) - Aggie women's golf wins SEC Championship - Aggie women's tennis wins SEC Championship - Farm Rio - Colgate Optic White Teeth Whitening pen - Free People quilted carryall - Joyspun cropped pajama pants (less than $13) and pajama shorts - Purely Elizabeth banana nut oatmeal - Daily Practice oversized parachute jacket Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - Prose (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - ZocDoc (use this link to download the app for free) - KiwiCo (use this link for 50% off your first month and free shipping)

We don't want to oversell the excitement of this episode, but this week Melanie shares an update about her ice maker (we say the word "coils" approximately 74 times), and I talk about a plastic table that has really filled the no-more-dining-room gap in our house. We also discuss our Easter weekends.On top of all that, we discuss some recent enjoyable moments in entertainment (I just finished a book and a show that I loved), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- Big Boo Live in Bryan / College Station on November 9, 2023 - wait list for ticketsShow Notes:- Sam Bennett- the fancy dining table- the fancy dining chairs- Smartless episode with Ben Affleck- I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai- Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon Prime- Homecoming by Kate Morton- chili lime Sun Chips- Levi's 501 mid-thigh shorts- Allie + Bess Keelin necklace (20% off with code MELANIE20)- The Collection blood orange candle- Birkenstock Arizona chunky platformsSponsors:- OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order)- Noom- HoldOn (use code BIGBOO for 20% off your order)- Lume (use code BIGBOO for $5 off a starter pack)

On this week's episode Melanie and I discuss our weekends (spoiler alert: Melanie went to College Station) along with my need for a tour / orientation at the currently-being-remodeled Target and Walmart by my house. We talk through my initial reactions to Daisy Jones & the Six (spoiler alert: I LOVE) and we share some thoughts about the NCAA women's basketball national championship game.I also update Melanie on my latest June's Journey progress, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- Big Boo Live in Bryan / College Station on November 9, 2023 - very few tickets leftShow Notes:- Kim Mulkey's National Championship pantsuit- Caitlin Clark- Angel Reese- "You're a generational player"- Joyspun cropped pajama bottoms at Walmart (THE SOFTEST)- Joyspun pajama joggers (also, THE SOFTEST)- post-TSwift concert TikTok- June's Journey- Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid- Daisy Jones & the Six- Fleetwood Mac's "Silver Springs" live- our Patreon book club with Beth Moore- the Anthropologie lampshade- LED light therapy mask- live show tickets- Anastasia Brow Definer- Peepers reading sunglasses- Joyspun gauze pants- old-school desk calculator- Saucony Jazz Triple Summer sneakersSponsors:- Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase)- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO50 for 50% off plus your first box ships free)- Helix (use this link for up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows)- Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system)

This week I have feelings about navigation systems, Melanie has feelings about Daisy Jones & the Six, and we both have feelings about college baseball. We also break down Melanie's time in Dallas along with my time in Augusta, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Full disclosure: I was at what you might refer to as a LOW EBB when Melanie and I recorded this episode. After the tragedies of the last few days, I felt like I mostly wanted to just get back in the bed. Melanie very sweetly suggested that we wait to record on Tuesday, but ultimately we decided to push through.   Life can be heavy and hard. We continue to trust in the One who holds. We pray for the hurting and the hopeless.  Hug your people, everybody.   - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo Live in Bryan, TX on November 9, 2023 - link for tickets on next week's episode Show Notes: Convoy of Hope relief work for Mississippi tornadoes Donate to The Covenant School Fund through Daystar Counseling Ouida sunglasses the lampshade (back in stock in August!) Helen in Birmingham Daisy Jones & the Six Oprah's Masterclass with Stevie Nicks Ozark (oh my word this is not for children and probably not for lots of adults, honestly) anti-wrinkle glass reusable straw quick dry athletic running shorts Champion C9 tank tops Ageless anti-aging sheet mask "Trees We'll Never See" by Amy Grant Sponsors: Stamps (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) Fabric Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) Reel (use this link for 30% off your first order plus free shipping)