My One-Week Social Media Cleanse

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 28, we are talking about my one-week social media cleanse. Since last Thursday November 5th, I have been logged off social media. I posted the graphic for episode 27 on my Instagram, and then started my cleanse. This is honestly the longest I have been off social media I believe since I first downloaded Instagram YEARS ago. And it was truly eye opening. I am looking forward to this conversation. I took notes in my notes app all week and am here to report back on this little social media break. Today we are going to cover:-my social media memory lane and experience- when did I first adapt to the social media life and what apps have I used-my current relationship to social media, the personal pros and cons, and how I feel about it-my social media cleanse experience- the rules I set for myself, notes from the scene, what I noticed, and what I’m taking away+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa cakeGo Girl By Pitbull (song that mentioned MySpace Top 8 LOL!)My fav places doing Friday the 13th flash tattoos: Paulski; also- Sparrow's Nest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 27, I’m taking you along with me on my weekend, my time away from work, my me-time. Let’s have a kiki, a sleepover, let’s slam the proverbial laptop shut until Monday- it’s time for the weekend baby, it’s time for our beloved days off!Today we are going to cover:-My thoughts on living for the weekend-What I do in 2 days off-The recipe for a satisfying weekend when you have to get things done but also want to rot in bed+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Soda organizer for fridgeKid Cudi sweatpants (I turned mine into shorts!)Pop Apologist episode where they interview their dad/where I got the "living for the weekend" quotePhillips Hue lightbulbs (change colors with an app! Dim them down! Program them! Amazing, I have two) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 26, we are doing our monthly taste test! Today we are tasting- foods I hate. I would label myself a pretty adventurous eater, but there are a few things I cannot stand by. And today I am taste testing them to see if anything has changed! After we taste test foods I hate, we are talking about smells I love! We’ll talk about nostalgic smells, smells of the seasons, and what I think certain things would smell like if they were a candle, and what that candle would be called.+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Halloween kitchen decor inspo: @brooke.from.texas and @keeleymckendreeGluten free and vegan-friendly bakery in Gilbert: Sweet ImpastriesEegee'sAthena Club Love Letter lotionTrader Joe's bergamot and vetiver room sprayPalo santo and sage wallflowerSalt and Stone saffron and cedar scentTrader Joe's Cacay oil body butterDossier's ambery saffron perfume Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 25, we are chatting about all the stuff in my bag. I would call myself a bag lady- I love a tote, I love a purse, I love stuffing stuff in their own little bags and putting them in bigger bags. Yes yes yes. So today we are going to cover:What’s in my work bagWhat’s in my day off/errand bagWhat’s in my make up bagIt’s a mixed bag episode, you may say!+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Jeni's miso butterscotch brownie ice creamWildflowerMaple butterscotch browniesTrader Joe's fall candle trioGather MercantileMercantile SquareMy Fall Flicks 2026John Mayer's I Don't Trust Myself with Loving YouHair crimperVictoria Essie cake-shaped pill box, no longer listed online but similar hereLockPilot G02 05 pen in blackLake and Skye 11 11Box cutterMongo Kiss chapstickVelamints mint/gum comboCoach cherry print walletEpisode 10: Aging, Beauty and Shower GelBaggu bagsTower 28 super dew highlight balmSummer Fridays lip stain in rosettePalladio lip stains- I got orchid and blushWestman Atelier hydro balm lipstickAnastasia brow pencilGlossier boy brow in dark brownMango-style coffee table- pricey online! Some over $1,000! Can't believe I thrifted mine for 15 ish bucks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 24, we are celebrating my birthday! This episode is being recorded on Thursday October 15th, and October 16th when this episode comes out, it is my birthday and I am 36 years old.I wanted to celebrate turning 36 by sharing 35 things I loved during my year of being 35: a favorite quote, a memorable experience, products I loved, the best craft I did in my 35th year- just to name a few. I hope you enjoy.+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Din Tai FungSummer Fridays lip stain in rosetteWestman Atelier hydrobalm sheet tinted lipstick in ballerineFresh lip balm in bloomAnthropologie outletMedicube facemasksAbby Baffoe original pizza recipe (I made it vegan!)My Year of SobrietyTrader Joe's chicken croissant sandwichBath and body works santal and amber wallflower; and candleHalf-birthday candleThe Prairie MisfitSalt and StrawAbout Work the Dance Floor by Georgia- liveHalloween wood plaque craft inspoGood Hang episode with Ina GartenGreenfield Nails and SpaJenny LemonsPeach BeastEdge of UrgeThe Peach FuzzNatural Life bed sheets- I have the plum dahlia printScout VintageLinden OrganicFall Flicks 2026 movie list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 23, we are a table of one, a reservation for one, a home all our own: we are talking about doing things alone, namely dining, traveling and living. I’ve been thinking of this episode topic for awhile, as someone who really enjoys spending time by myself.Now, I have personally felt the difference between being alone and on my own vs. being incredibly lonely and sad, so I totally acknowledge the difference and empathize with people who are feeling alone by default right now, but I want to focus today on the joy of spending time with yourself and how to make the most of eating, exploring and building a home by yourself.+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Kacey Musgraves; Loneliest GirlFall Flicks 2026 movie schedule!Autumn Crisp green grapesChelsea Zeferina's YouTube channel and InstagramMolly WizenbergZoe Rose FriesenLane 8Sex and The City: Secret Single BehaviorDin Tai Fung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 22, we are talking about habits and hyperfixations. Habits run in the background for me, while hyperfixations feel almost magnetic- they love to wrap me around their finger and say, “do you like surprises? Okay! Come with me!” I’ve got good habits, bad habits, and man do I have a list of some hyperfixations that have been a mix of weird, a mix of helpful, a mix of “what was I thinking?” Today is less me talking about building good habits vs. bad, self-diagnosis, or how to pull yourself out of a hyperfixation wormhole, and more just being open and giggling a bit about the things I do, things I don’t do, and things I REALLY do.+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:LA Minimalist- account no longer on Instagram but Annie was amazing!Thrifty ice creamThrifty ice cream scooperMare Wood- "your overstimulated chic bestie"The biggest pill organizer you've ever seenSwig drink orders from the cast of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 21, we are doing our monthly taste test, where I taste test something fun! I saw a social media trend going around of "weird" food combinations. Not in the sense of unusual food concoctions like pickles and peanut butter, more so ingredients paired together that trick your brain into thinking they are something they are not. I’ve also got a fun topic paired with the taste test today, I’m calling it EMPTIES. We are going to go over recent home, food and beauty products I finished and if I would repurchase them or not. A fun, simple, relaxing episode.+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Halloween marketJoe Spencer dollsWeird food combos inspired by Social SamiEpisode 5- Taste Test: TJ’s items and My TJ's CareerEpisode 6- How I Clean My HouseEpisode 10- Aging, Beauty and Shower GelMany products mentioned, both that I'd repurchase and not repurchase! Feel free to reach out if you'd like a direct link to any of them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 20, we are talking about a milestone- in just a few days, I am hitting my one year mark of sobriety. For almost 365 days, I have been saying no to drinking alcohol and I have some experiences, thoughts and feelings to share! I really don’t have advice or tips, as I am so not an expert on this, so today’s episode will just be story time! I’ll explore what started out as sober curiosity and turned into bigger realizations about myself. Today we are going to cover:-Memory lane: what did my drinking past look like?-What happened, what changed, what’s next?-Sobriety bingo- what’s on the card you may ask?- firsts, lasts, and things I’ll never miss again!+++MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life (also available online in the newer edition)Trader Joe's frozen toaster wafflesTaste Test: H-Mart & Hot TakesCroissant breadTrader Joe's Vanilla SugarFruit RiotUchi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, thanks for tuning into Bedtime Snack. Rachel here, and today is actually not a full episode, rather a quick check in and to share some family news. With much sadness, I wanted to share that my dear cousin Danna and her two young sons tragically lost their lives in a devastating plane accident. Her husband Craig lived through the crash initially but has since passed away. They are survived by their two older, teenage children. There are no words for what these two kids are facing. They’ve lost their mom, their dad, and their two little brothers.I’m taking the week to be with family, attend services, and grieve this unimaginable loss with them. I appreciate the time to take a little break. Next week, on Thursday the 17th, there will be a fresh episode for you, all about my hitting a year of sobriety.Until then, I will really try to remember to take a breath, take care and unclench my jaw. Those things seem so little compared to the tragedy life can throw at you, but they, along with love and support and community, really can do a lot during a difficult moment.Thanks for keeping my family in your thoughts. I’ll miss you, and I’ll be right back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.