A Day In Her Life

Tell us what you think!!!On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Liz Lidgett, gallery owner, art advisor, and mom of two about her days. I have been a long-time follower of Liz on Instagram, and I loved chatting with her and hearing about her passion for art and creativity. We talk about the ways that Liz prepares for her day the night before, how she prioritizes family time after school in the kitchen in a unique way, and how she makes time for friends during lunch. Liz shares some great tips for getting un-fun stuff done when you need to as well as making time for creativity, that we can all use. We discovered that Liz and I have very similar taste in books, and I hope she shares pics of her trip to France next year because you’re all going to be jealous. Liz is so vibrant and this conversation was such a blast. I’m still smiling and I’m sure you’re going to love it. A HUGE thank you to Liz for being a guest on the podcast! Be sure to give her a follow on @LizLidgett, @LizLidgettGallery, and LizLidgett.com.Links:AnylistBooks Referenced:A Court of Thorns and RosesFour Thousand Weeks - Time Management for MortalsBeartownThursday Murder ClubLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!Because of the holiday week, this week’s episode is a Mini-Episode focused on books and reading. We might not always do mini-episodes on holiday weeks, but it felt fitting for this week.I was doing some reflecting on the episodes thus far, and one of the themes that has come up with a number of the guests has been reading. I believe I talked about it with Christina, Kate, Julia, Claire, Zara, Caro, and next week’s guest, Liz. I love love love reading. It is definitely one of my most texted-about themes with my friends because I love sharing a good book recommendation or sourcing one when I am in need. And since we usually don’t go too deep into books in the episode, I thought a mini-episode format could be a great way to share recs, and maybe get more from other guests and friends. All of the links to the books or apps mentioned in the episode are on adayinherlife.com, and I would love to hear from you on Instagram or (if you’re listening on Spotify the Q&A)  where you get your book recommendations, which authors I should try, and what thrillers I should read.Looking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!On Today’s Episode, Caroline Chambers, chef, recipe developer, author of the What to Cook substack, and mom to three active boys,  joins me to talk about her days! Caro shares her morning routine of a workout and walk, and the importance of hiring people that treat your home and kids the way you would treat them, and outsourcing the cleaning so she can be more productive in ways that count. We also chat about the smutty/fantasy books we’re reading and how in this phase of life, happy endings and escapism are what we need instead of the latest Pulitzer winners. Caro shares how she and her husband (also an entrepreneur) completely separate from their work between 5-8pm making those chaotic hours less stressful, and they regularly do “Alone Days” to allow the other time to recharge in the way they need it best.A huge thank you to Caro for being a guest on today’s episode! This was such a fun conversation and I know you’re going to love it! If you like what you hear, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, share with your friends, and leave us a review. I have a ton of fun guests lined up for the fall, and I would love to hear from you on Instagram @adayinherlifepod or on adayinerhlife.com. Links:What to Cook SubstackLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!This week is a bit different than the usual. Instead of a guest, I have a mini-episode into how I conceive, plan, and execute getting food onto the table for my family. I go deep. Like deep into the neuroses of how I organize my grocery list and decide which grocery store to go to as well as how I get inspiration for recipes for my weekly menu. If I am being completely transparent, which is in line with the ethos of and my goals for the podcast, this wasn’t the original plan for this week, but reschedules happen and I was excited to use this as an opportunity to test out an idea I have had to deep dive (like really deep dive) into a topic that we cover in an episode, but not to the depth and breadth we could go into. Other topics I have thought about and would love to hear your feedback on are reading/books, skin routines and rituals (products, botox, etc), and relationships etc. I am taking some guidance from our initial listener survey as well as ongoing feedback on the blog, so if you have thoughts, PLEASE share with me!  I am hoping these episodes won’t be just me, but maybe follow-ups to our favorite guests about these specific topics as additional episodes some weeks! So if you will humor me, I would welcome any feedback on this week’s episode at @adayinherlifepod on Instagram or you can send me a message at adayinherlife.com. I also, as always, want to take a moment to thank you for listening. I feel incredibly lucky that this crazy idea I had has landed with you and you’re listening. I started this podcast to facilitate and encourage honest conversations about what we’re really going through on a day to day, and I hope that you’re feeling inspired to do the same with your friends and others you talk to every day. I am so grateful for the guests we’ve already had who have been so willing to share their days with us, and I am so excited for the guests I ahve lined up for this fall and beyond. If you have any suggestions for guests, or see someone and think, WOW, HOW DOES SHE DO IT? As always, please let me know at adayinherlife.com and with that, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how I handle all things food in my house.Links:Molly Baz - Cook this BookDeb Perelman - Smitten Kitchen EverydayAllison Roman - Dining In, Nothing FancyCaro Chambers - What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like CookingSmitten KitchenMolly BazNYT CookingDan Pelosi - Grossy PelosiWalden LocalDumpling DaughterWeCo HospitalityDeli Containers that will change your lifeLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!On today’s episode, Amanda Mitchell, owner of everyone’s favorite stores in Charlestown, Place & Gather and Junebug, as well as the President of the Charlestown Business Alliance. Amanda and I talk about her journey into entrepreneurship - how she wasn’t always a small business owner, and how she came to own a florist just a short time after opening Place & Gather. We also discuss how she’s an early riser, loves to chat with her sister on her commute to the stores, prioritizes being home by 5, but has to buffer time into her commute home to make sure she can chat with passersby. Amanda also shares the power of having a strong team around you and how delegation can be a form of self-care.A huge thank you to Amanda for being a guest on today’s episode! If you’re in the Boston area, be sure to check out her stores! Let’s have some fun!Links:Junebug - Instagram - WebsitePlace & Gather - Instagram - WebsiteReferences:Shawn Achor - The Happy Secret to Better Work TedTalkLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!This week, I am thrilled to share an episode with Shannon Gibson. Shannon is a school social worker and director of creative operations for Boston Moms. Shannon also has produced and coordinated the Wicked Good Momcast through its four seasons, which is how she and I got introduced. Shannon was kind enough to take a cold email from me to talk about running a podcast when I was first starting out with A Day In Her Life and I was so grateful for taking the time to chat with me.In today’s episode Shannon shares how her days in the summer differ from her days during the school year. As well as how she loves her evenings, sometimes feels like a cruise director with the kids, and the importance of moms groups. We also talk about the force of creativity and the need for more time to harness it. Thank you so much to Shannon for joining us on the episode!Links:Wicked Good MomcastBoston MomsBooksBig Magic - Elizabeth GilbertSummer Breakdown - Colleen TempleLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!On today’s Episode of A Day In Her Life, I had the pleasure of chatting with Julia S Powell. Julia is a professional artist I have followed for a long time on Instagram and it was such treat to chat with her. Julia is a single mother of two daughters who lives in Cambridge, MA and in today’s episode we chat about her experience with au pairs, how a gift from her brother kickstarted her career as an artist, and how being an artist enables her to be a very present parent for her girls. We also discuss the power of novels and reading for mental health and self care, and the grounding effect and importance of the friendships in her life. Thank you so much for being a guest on the show, Julia! I am sure you will all love this episode.Links:Julia’s Instagram - @juliaspowellartJulia’s Website - www.juliaspowell.com/Books mentioned:Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van PeltThe Dutch House - Ann PatchettOlive, Again - Elizabeth StroutOlive Kitteridge - Elizabeth StroutLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!Today’s episode is a bit different, because there is no guest, and I am going to share with you my day. I had intended to do this episode first, but when I started reaching out to guests, I had so much interest, I jumped right in with the Episode with Ali! So for our 15th episode, it felt like time to tell you about how I structure my day. I go deep into my morning routine and whether I am a makeup in the morning person, how my mornings are sometimes the hardest part of my days, and how my husband and I sometimes end our date nights at the grocery store. I hope you all enjoy this episode and a glimpse into what makes my days work! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out on Instagram or through the website adayinherlife.com! As always, if you’re liking what you hear, please subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you’re listening. OK, let’s have some fun!LinksMel Robbins - Why You Shouldn’t SnoozeVintners DaughterAG1Seed ProbioticThyme is Honey Chia Seed WaterOvernight Oats recipePancake RecipeCaro Chambers Turkey Wrap - Slice of Deli Turkey, wrapped around a slice of cheddar, slice of apple, and arugulaBergamot Ice Tea from Mem Tea (not available on the website, you have to call)Dumpling DaughterKara Duval PilatesAcrylic Calendar  @we.are.moms.togethermomstogether.coLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!In today’s episode, I sit down with Zara Hanawalt! Zara is a freelance writer who’s been featured in Cosmopolitan, Parents.com, and Glamour, as well as a mom of twins. Zara shares how she isn’t quite a morning person and how her favorite times of day, at the beginning and end of the day are in her bed, with her kids and her book respectively. Zara shares how as a working mom, she needs to optimize her chunks of time to get her work done as efficiently as possible, how some low-stakes TV can be a great form of self-care and how her walk is a critical part of her day. I loved hearing about the fun things Zara does with her kids, the tradeoffs she’s making in this phase of life, and how she makes her days work. Thank you so much, Zara for joining me on today’s episode! Hope you all love it, Let’s have some fun. If you have a moment, and you're enjoying the podcast, please take a second to review the podcast wherever you listen!!Looking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!On today’s Episode of A Day In Her Life, I sit down with Jamie Terran to discuss her days. Jamie is a working mom in marketing and training as well as a coach for women and moms on career growth and managing motherhood. We discuss the transition to the suburbs from the city and the universal struggle for connection in today’s world. Jamie also shares her reframing around the idea of not having enough time to do something, and just admitting it’s not a priority, a mind shift I really appreciate. We also discuss how hobbies make us more rounded and happier people, and how they can help to center you after a drastic identity shift like moving, becoming a mother or partner. Thank you so much for joining me on today’s Episode, Jamie! I hope you all love the Episode! Let’s have some fun!JamieTerran.comLinkedInInstagramLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock