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Join Andrea & Lorilee - two midlife moms - as they get (re)acquainted after 20-ish years of living different lives.

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Andrea and Lorilee discuss the finer points of giving items away for free vs. selling them, donating bodily fluids for money and the changing household dynamics when someone moves out. Also discussed is household budgeting the YNAB way, and trying new fruits.

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  • ​You Need a Budget (YNAB) (referral link)
  • ​How to peel a Prickly Pear not like Lorilee
  • ​Calgary’s Curbside Treasure Hunt

What we are reading:

  • ​The Huntress by Kate Quinn
  • ​Morgan’s Cross by Nora Roberts

What we are watching:

  • ​The Perfect Couple (Netflix)

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It’s not unusual for the girls to talk about food… this time it’s the finer points of making fruit perogies from scratch. Andrea and Lorilee discuss past and future fast food prices, and muse about things they will never do.

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  • ​Is fast food affordable anymore?
  • ​Recipe for Plum Platz

What We are Reading:

  • ​It Ends with Us - Colleen Hoover
  • ​Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—And a Love Letter to a Way of Life - Nyle DiMarco & Robert Siebert
  • ​Morrigan's Cross - Book by Nora Roberts

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What if there were Pie Crawls as well as Pub Crawls? We think that’d be a great idea! Also discussed is a game from Lorilee’s childhood that Andrea has never heard of and the necessities and frivolities of dorm room decor.

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  • HiHo! Cherry-O Game
  • Dorm Room Decor Ideas
  • Cherry pitter
  • @penalty_penner10
  • Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Line and Volume Spray

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Calgary was hit with a heat wave this past week which neither Andrea nor Lorilee appreciated. There is new news on the employment front, and they discuss fashion trends that they probably will not try.

Related Show Links:

  • Socks with Sandals - Summer’s most Divisive Trend
  • Beat the Heat - Stay Cool during a Heat Wave
  • Job Hunting is Exhausting - How to Keep Going

What we are reading:

  • The Alice Network
  • What Happened to Goodbye

What we are watching:

  • The Gilded Age
  • Find Me Falling

What to avoid:

  • Everything Sad Is Untrue

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Andrea and Lorilee discuss the end of parenting (sort of), getting fit, the possibility of fostering a cat (maybe) and movies we are never going to watch.

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  • Tracy Campoli Instagram account
  • Dean Koontz’ Intensity
  • How to use a Tide-to-Go pen

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We aren’t entirely convinced that anyone reads the show notes anyway. But if you do, know that in this episode Andrea and Lorilee discuss being Canadian, eating Kraft Dinner and Slurpees and updating our 50s Bingo Card.

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  • History of the Canadian Flag
  • How to ride a Ripstick

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In this episode, Andrea tries her hand at interpreting Lorilee’s dream from the night before, they discuss the progression of careers in midlife, and talk about self-publishing a book.

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  • Dreaming about Bears
  • Midlife Career Changes
  • Book Rec: Listen for the Lie
  • Please feel free to support Hailey and Emerson: Where’s My Buddy

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There’s full circle moments as Andrea follows through on some previously mentioned hobbies, and Lorilee makes a movie recommendation, and there is a high school graduation update. They also bring it back 24 years and discuss what their respective lives were like in the year 2000, discuss of the popular pop culture moments of that year.

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  • What happened in pop culture in the year 2000
  • Love at First Sight on Netflix
  • 9 minute watercolor tutorial for beginners

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Podcast listener and friend Aimee joins Andrea and Lorilee to discuss the recent Prime Video release “The Idea of You” Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. Lorilee compares the movie with the book, and together they discuss age differences in relationships, and the pros and cons of the movie.

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Do you know what to wear for a dinner at a family restaurant on a Wednesday evening? Andrea proposes a grading system for wardrobe decisions, the girls discuss pockets vs. purses and the Instagram accounts they enjoy and the ones they unfollow.

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The History of Purses

Lorilee’s Instagram follows: Tyler Butterworth and Kenzie Ervin

Andrea’s Instagram follow: Celeste Barber

Wayne & Shuster Goodbye song courtesy of Internet Archives

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Do you know the American peanut butter brand name that starts with a “J”? Or when Nelson Mandela died? Lorilee tests Andrea’s memory with a shortened quiz that demonstrates the Mandela effect. They also discuss book and tv recommendations, being sportsy (or not), and getting shorter with age.

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  • Britney Spears and The Mandela Effect
  • Nightwatcher by Wendy Corsi Staub
  • Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham

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To the surprise of no one, Lorilee has found a new vampire series to sink her teeth into (sorrynotsorry). The girls talk about food that goes bad in the fridge, what animals they would want to turn into if they were shapeshifters, and looking for a job while you have a job.Related Show Links: Canadian true crime story and new tv series “Under the Bridge” City of Calgary Interview Method and Sample questions Lorilee’s Current Read Tracy Wolf vampire series “Crave” Shmoo Andrea’s Current Read Mr. Churchill’s SecretaryGet BWF merch here   We'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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This probably isn’t the most random grouping of conversation topics, but it will come close! Andrea bemoans the state of coffee at the office, Lorilee shares her very interesting Easter family dinner conversation (spoiler: it involves puberty), and they have a general chat about lipsticks.

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  • Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Lipstick
  • Dior Addict Lipstick 918 Dior bar
  • Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
  • Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Fig
  • The wait-lists for pet psychics
  • Place to buy single coffee pods

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Lorilee and Andrea branch out into trying Starbucks Lavender drinks and baking sourdough bread, discuss extravagant vacations by our Prime Minister, and reality tv shows - new and old.

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  • Sourdough Bread recipe and process
  • The Popcast Episode 548: The Kate Middleton Mystery Explained
  • 007: Road to a Million

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The girls contemplate the misalignment of supply and demand for mattresses and how to sleep when you need a new one and Andrea introduces her new cat. Lorilee talks about fitting in responsibilities of life as a full-time working mom, and gets some tips on fitting exercise into a full life.Related Show Links: Tips on transitioning back to an office setting Balance 365 Episode 59: How to Simplify Your Fitness Routine Stacy Shines Joy Midsize Fashion + Curvy Mom Style on Instagram Book Recommendations: “Die Again” by Tess Gerritsen “The Book of Two Ways” by Jodi PicoultMusic "Sad Violin" by Oleg Kyrylkovv from PixabayGet BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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In this episode, we get to hear from Lorilee’s son Jaden as he asks questions about their trip to China to adopt him almost 10 years ago, and Lorilee fills in the blanks on their family’s experiences on the trip from and back to Winnipeg.The Presidential Hotel BeijingFace Changing DanceChinese Tea Ceremony"Pee-Pee Boy" - Tea Pets ExplainedGet BWF merch here   We'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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Andrea and Lorilee discuss the decline of 24 Sussex (our Prime Minister’s official residence for our non-Canadian listeners), the reality of home renovation shows, and the pros and cons of establishing a community outside (or inside) of church.Related Show Links: 24 Sussex is asbestos free Do the Property Brothers fake their shows? The Candace Cameron Bure podcast on mental health Lorilee’s book pick Andrea’s book pickGet BWF merch here   We'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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Are you a multiple-book-at-a-time reader? Andrea and Lorilee chat about reading methods and their own habits, careers they’d like to have at this point in their lives, and the horrors of being tickled.

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  • What is a Wenus?
  • Why Some People Hate Being Tickled
  • Book Recommendation “Creative Successful Dyslexic”

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The girls reconnect after the holidays, and we let you in on what we’ve been reading (including a stinker of a book). Lorilee has begun a kitchen renovation, and Andrea realizes she set herself up for failure.

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  • How to Survive a Kitchen Renovation
  • Setting Ourselves up for Failure
  • The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

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We test our memories from our childhood with varying degrees of accuracy. Can you beat our score?

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  • Guess the 80’s TV Show Theme Song!
  • Why We Remember Music and Forget Everything Else

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In this episode, we do a little follow up from last week’s podcast, plus Andrea gives a furniture update. Lorilee describes a childhood outfit that sounds suspiciously familiar and they both chat about holiday traditions, new and old.

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  • Goop Gift Guides 2023
  • Calgary Sleigh Rides
  • Vintage 70s Children Clothing Patterns

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We took a page out of Oprah’s magazine today and reviewed some of our favourite things to inspire your own Christmas Lists and help with gift-giving this year! Buckle up, because these show notes are extensive…

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  • Oprah’s Favorite Things

Andrea’s Favourite Things:

  • Socks
  • Open Toe Cabin slippers
  • Kindle Unlimited Membership/Credits
  • Universal Charger
  • Car phone mount
  • 100% Cotton Sheets
  • Body Pillow
  • Smart WIFI plugs
  • Glasses set
  • Home Organizer Sessions
  • Handyman Hours
  • Electric Blanket
  • Shower Steamers
  • Under Eye Patches
  • Double Chin Reducer
  • Perfume Sampler
  • Makeup Organizer

Lorilee’s Favourite Things:

  • Bryan Anthonys jewelry
  • Lounge Set
  • Dearfoam Slippers
  • Quince Wide Leg Pants
  • Cotton Robe
  • The Leftover Woman: A Novel by Jean Kwok
  • Along for the Ride by Sarah Desson
  • The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanowich
  • Happy Place by Emily Henry
  • Screen Magnifier
  • Pottery Barn Sculpted Reindeer
  • Mango Wood Candle Holder
  • Natural Wood Candle Holder
  • 3 Tone candles
  • Wood candle Holder
  • Decorative heart
  • Cochu chocolate
  • Lush- Honey I washed the kids
  • Lush-Dream CreamLush- Lime Bounty Body Butter
  • Lush-Super Milk Hair Primer
  • Lush-Lust Perfume (Jasmine)
  • XL Heating Pad
  • Shiatsu Neck and Shoulder Massager
  • Shiatsu Foot Massager

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Tis the season to decorate for Christmas…. Or is it? Andrea and Lorilee chat about when to pull out the seasonal decorations, how to help (or not help) your kids to do homework, and the feasibility of craft markets.

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  • Helping your Teen with homework
  • Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market
  • How to Clean Up a Room full of Junk

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Andrea returns to the workforce, Lorilee describes her household’s bed covers situation, and they discuss who (if anyone?) we’d pay thousands of dollars to see in concert.Related Show Links: How to shift your sleep schedule Scandinavian Sleep Method Top 10 most expensive concert tickets sold todayGet BWF merch here   We'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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Do you know what a Toad in the Hole is? Can people tell if you are lying and what lie have you told and gotten away with it? Andrea and Lorilee chat about this and more… including Lorilee’s newest Vampire adventures.Related Show Links: Toad in the Hole How to tell if someone is lying to you Will and Jada marriage news Book - Remarkable Bright Creatures Book - The Only One Left Book - Killers of the Flower MoonGet BWF merch here   We'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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Andrea & Lorilee discuss their upcoming graduating children, which naturally leads to reminiscing about their own grad dress sagas. Andrea updates on her missing cat status and recent hand surgery (spoiler: use SPF on your hands!!) Lorilee leans on her community to get her kids to school, and together they muse about challenges of maintaining long-distance friends with different schedules.

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  • Skin cancer prevention
  • Choosing a Graduation Dress

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They are back! After a summer hiatus, Andrea and Lorilee get caught up on the important life changes, discuss the challenges of Lorilee’s work wardrobe and agree on the best self-care when being sick.

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  • Olympia Tile
  • Mom Self-Care when Sick

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Lorilee enjoys catching up with her Winnipeg buddy, Jennifer. They share mental health experiences, talk about Lorilee’s brand new job and how Jen had influenced this turn of events, as well as ideas about restorative justice and animal therapy! And, just to be trendy, they also discuss the Barbie Movie. Guess who wasn’t a fan?

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Andrea sits down with her internet friend Ashley - their first time talking in real time! - and they chat about what brought them together as friends, Cleaning Clubs, Mormonism and polygamous family trees, and how the internet can broaden our worldview.

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  • Common hand gestures that get you into trouble in different countries
  • Why Do Filipinos Point With Their Mouth?
  • How Japan deals with their trash

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Bugs, sunscreen and ice cream - oh my! We chat about our favourite and not so favorite things about summer.

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  • Body Deodorant
  • Eshakti Custom Clothes

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This week Andrea & Lorilee announce that the Better With Friends podcast will shift to being released every other week, and they re-release Episode 21, originally aired September 13, 2022.

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This week Andrea sits down with her friend Chelsea and chats about being a working mom and entrepreneur, getting married young, losing a parent, thrift-shopping and a lot more!

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  • Longevity Care
  • Are High Tax-Rate countries the happiest?
  • Shop Amazon Canada Local-to-you shops!
  • What animal personality are you?

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On this BWF summer series, Lorilee chats with Shallon - fellow grade 5 kid Mom, fellow creative, world traveller...it was supposed to be a 15 minute episode but once we got started, we couldn't stop! 

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  • Remarkably Bright Creatures
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We've invited Twihard, Aimee Redmann, to join us on this auspicious occasion to chat about everything Twilight. Andrea shocks and surprises by watching not one, but two Twilight movies!

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  • Wiggiest Hair of the Twilight Franchise
  • Robert Pattinson Composing 'Bella's Lullaby' For 'Twilight' Movie
  • The Twilight Soundtrack Was Ahead of Its Time
  • ‘Twilight’ TV Series in the Works (Exclusive)

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Our summer series kicks off with a conversation about keeping our kids’ teeth in jars and other weird things we hang on to, stretches to deal with the consequences of working at a desk, Indiana Jones and Asterix (the character, not the punctuation)

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  • Weird Things Adults Keep (The Holderness Family)
  • Stretches for Desk Workers
  • Asterix and Obelix: The Middle Kingdom
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Do you sometimes eat cereal for supper? Lorilee does… but not with milk. Andrea loves herself a nice Pogo or two, with mustard. Also discussed are some new foods available to eat at the 2023 Calgary Stampede, the downsides and upsides of fireworks, and Pizza Pops (with a surprising history lesson). Related Show Links

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Do you have favourite family recipes? Andrea and Lorilee talk about memories centered around recipes and ways of preserving them, giving gifts, and events that changed the direction of our lives.

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  • Shutterfly Photo Books
  • Strategies on dealing with a bully
  • Sliding Doors moments

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They really tried to be a bit spicier this episode since it was recorded after suppertime, but the girls settled into their typical banter, including the challenges of kid schedules and subsequent transportation conflicts, inappropriate Siri moments and online shopping hits and misses.  But we do learn Lorilee’s favourite spice!

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  • Falling by T.J. Newman
  • Bloomchic online shop (sizes 10-30)
  • The upcoming Twilight tv series
  • 13 Lives directed by Ron Howard
  • What is the Golden Blood type?

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Do you prefer watermelon or cantaloupe? This is one of the few things that Andrea and Lorilee do not agree on. They also chat about Andrea’s big year end concert and the stage make up she had on, taking naps at parties and their TBD summer plans. 

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  • Understanding the differences of watermelon and cantaloupe
  • Version of Eleanor Rigby that was performed at the New West Symphony and Chorus year-end concert
  • Jamie Lee Curtis’ request for concert matinees
  • Hismile teeth whitening toothpaste

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Do you know how bulls are sterilized? If you listen to this episode you will! Lorilee also shares interesting facts generated by Siri and possibly convinces Andrea to read a Twilight book. Also discussed are the finer details of pickleball and pickle pizza.

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HelloFresh Steak Taquitos 80's Action Shows The Incredible Dr. Pol Anatomy of a cow

What is Pickleball?

Pickle Pizza

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It's no surprise that we aren’t campers, but in this episode Andrea tells her Worst Camping Story Ever. We also discuss spring planting, the perils of the smoky air from Alberta Forest Fires this week, and waterslides.

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Smoky Air in Calgary this week

Stingray and Raja Waterslides at Noah’s Ark Waterpark

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The girls discuss Robert DeNiro’s new baby and their takes on being pregnant in midlife.  They also chat about being constantly distracted, the benefits of music lessons and living “rich”

Related show links:

Robert De Niro welcomes 7th child

Overcoming Distraction

Benefits of Music Lessons

How to Get Rich (Netflix)

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The "Bloody Episode"!

Andrea tries to solve a mystery for Lorilee and ends up creating a new one.  We chat about being prepared for a power outage, some of Lorilee’s kitchen experiences living in Kabul and ... vampires.

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Twilight Book 5

Find where you stand on Alberta’s political spectrum

How to know if you are eligible to give blood (in Canada)

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What’s your favorite childhood candy? We discuss nougat, fancy chocolates, the challenges of springtime planting, Tupperware and Pampered Chef, and losing teeny tiny remotes.

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  • Cochu - Calgary’s gourmet chocolatier
  • AppleTV 2 month offer (expires June 2, 2023)
  • 75 ways to use 3M Command Strips
  • Happiness with Holly (Pampered Chef)
  • Pampered Chef Deluxe Electric Grill & Griddle
  • The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich
  • "zhuzh"

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Well, we did it! One whole year of podcasting! Andrea & Lorilee reminisce about past episodes, follow up on a few favourites and pass along fun tidbits. Thank you for joining us on this ride!Related show links:Kitchen scissorsI Love Hue appScavenger Hunt (by Popcore) appLLLL in DenmarkSwitzerland and horse meatMel Robbins PodcastHuman Hope podcastGet BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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Andrea introduces Lorilee to a new product, Lorilee (finally) gets new glasses and they both tell their skiing stories (spoiler - neither one had a good experience).

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  • Mount Agassiz (Manitoba skiing)
  • Enso Silicone Rings
  • Traditionally it was 2 months salary for an engagement ring, but here are some other considerations
  • Tips for riding the tow rope
  • Best of [year of birth] t-shirts like Lorilee’s

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We’ve reached the BIG 5-0!! 

Andrea and Lorilee bemoan car maintenance surprises, teenager milestones and discuss time travel - which decade would you have liked to have been born in?

  • Look for a Gift Economy on Facebook in your area to find free stuff in a neighborhood near you!
  • Veronica Mars Timeline

Season 1: 22 Episodes From  September 22, 2004 to May 10, 2005

Season 2: 22 Episodes September 28, 2005 to May 9, 2006

Season 3: 20 Episodes October 3, 2006 to May 22, 2007

The Veronica Mars movie March 14, 2014

Season 4: 8 Episodes released on Prime July 19, 2019

  • McDonald’s as a great first job

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April Fools!

In this episode, Lorilee shares her almost FB Marketplace hoodwinking experience. Thankfully, she wasn't fooled by "Walt Smith". Andrea and Lorilee discuss other online selling experiences- is there an etiquette reference guide for this stuff?!?

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Lorilee doesn’t do herself any favours regarding tech savviness. Andrea, Lorilee (and Olivia) learn their “love languages”- spoiler alert: sleeping and coffee related acts of services are not officially on the list but we think they should be!

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  • The Love Languages Quiz Take it here!
  • Get your own amazing heating pad (not a sponsor!)
  • Are you a new person(-ish) after 7 years? (not a scientist!)
  • Can allergies be cured?

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This week Andrea had some brushes with celebrities and got some new glass with unexpected results. Lorilee falls asleep during another movie.

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  • Go follow Carlos Whittaker on Instagram if you aren’t already and get his new book How To Human
  • Jason Hildebrand and his House of David project
  • Try on some stylish blue glasses here: Zeelool
  • ‘Call Me Kat’ glasses frames
  • Andrea Martin as Edith Prickley
  • Guardians of the Galaxy II Rotten Tomatoes score

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Here at BWF, we ask the tough questions like:

How DO you wipe your butt with freakishly long nails?

How well do the silicone shoulder pads stay put?

How many junk drawers are too many junk drawers???

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  • The closest thing we could find to the “cobra” leg massage machine
  • Heated Soft Pack Envelopment Bed
  • Court of Thorns and Roses book by Sarah J. Maas
  • Jack Noble Series
  • Kathy Reichs books -Tempe Brennan “Bones” series and The Virals (with Brendan Reichs)
  • Dal Tile Memoir Cosmic Blue

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Lorilee gives us some DisneyWorld (Land??) tips and discusses the challenges of home design with a spouse. Andrea talks about luggage and it’s more enticing than it sounds.Related show links:Disney’s Flight of PassageUnder the Influence podcastBurn for Burn, Fire for Fire, Ashes to Ashes  books (Don’t read the description of the books on Goodreads - they contain major spoilers)Daisy Jones & The 6Amazon Prime ReadingNight Court (original)Friends don’t let friends watch:  Midnight MassFriends don’t let friends read:  When No One Is WatchingGet BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you!Instagram: @betterwithfriends.podEmail: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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We really enjoyed the movie (and book) Where the Crawdads Sing, and we invited Lorilee's daughter to join our conversation discussing the themes and theories about this book.

This episode contains spoilers.  So read the book or watch the movie before listening if you don't want to ruin the surprise.

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We really enjoyed the movie (and book) Where the Crawdads Sing, and we invited Lorilee's daughter to join our conversation discussing the themes and theories about this book.

This episode contains spoilers.  So read the book or watch the movie before listening if you don't want to ruin the surprise.

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Andrea and Lorilee meander through topics like the existence of grainy profile pictures in this age of technology, budgets for kid birthday gifts, the art of making a mixtape, souvenirs from trips and various ways to display Lorilee’s mug collection.

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Potential Coffee Mug Display

Estimate how tall your children will grow

1980s Mixtape (Wikipedia)

Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion chart

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Lorilee updates us on the Junior High Band concert she attended, Andrea reveals her “50 by 50” intention for this year and they both discuss death of a loved one.

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I’m Being Eaten by a Boa Constrictor song (link provided by Lovely Loyal Listener Lisa)

Ologies Podcast

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Andrea updates Lorilee on the indoor skydiving experience (click here to see an example), Lorilee considers reusing a friend’s frames for her own eye prescription, and we discuss lifelong motion sickness which might actually get worse with age?? How rude.

Helpful Links:

Motion Sickness: Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org)

How do Progressive Lenses work?

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This episode starts with sleep and ends with sleep! Andrea and Lorilee discuss irrational fears that become recurring nightmares, interior design color trends and why they are dumb, and end with things that help us fall asleep (and what doesn’t work).

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Incredible story of a python that ate a farmer…whole

Leviathans

Dream Interpretation

Pantone Color of the Year 2023

Sunrise Alarm Clock

Insight Timer App

John Mulaney’s Bit about Quicksand

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Lorilee is still learning (or remembers for the very first time) new things about Andrea!  After all this......year!

Andrea also gives an update on Lily's session with her animal behaviorist and shares some wisdom from The FlyLady.

(Wonder how the FlyLady got her name?
When Marla found the
www.SHEsintouch.com website three years ago, she needed a username. When they found out that she loved to flyfish and she taught it at a local college, they came up with the username “FlyLady”.)

Is dishwasher rage a thing? If so, Lorilee has it.

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Emeril Legasse’s Super Stuffed Burritos

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There's no easy way to describe the variety of topics discussed in this episode, so please enjoy these links:The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1) by Jenny HanThe Summer I Turned Pretty SeriesTwilight Saga booksVampire novelist Anne RiceAwful DIY shelf hackTrue Classic TeesNot “roofie” but Rofye 😂Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at Betterwithfriends@outlook.comInstagram: Betterwithfriends.pod

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BWF Introduces Nudity Corner...will this become a regular feature? Probably not... 

Clip from Seinfeld with Teri Hatcher

Look up some Prussian/Russian Mennonite Geneology

Calgary’s Nude Beaches

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Andrea & Lorilee have a few updates on things they chatted about in previous episodes, we also discuss family sickness and upcoming holiday events.

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Silicone Waffle Molds

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Andrea opens up about her dating life, Lorilee voices her frustration with technology and we discuss the difference between Winnipeg and Calgary winter drivers.

Writing the perfect online dating profile.

Why you should have an emergency kit in your home

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Andrea & Lorilee discuss their Christmas Preparations (including craft markets and cookies), our current reads, and Andrea blows Lorilee's mind by making an actor connection between 2 favorite TV shows.In this Episode:Ashton Hall by Lauren BelferUnsolved Mysteries NetflixVeronica Mars Investigations PodcastClass Mom,  You’ve Been Volunteered, Yoga Pants Nation books by Laurie GelmanKolache RecipePoppy Seed Noodles RecipeGet BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you!Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.comInstagram: Betterwithfriends.pod

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Our Loyal Listener Lisa (and mutual classmate from the 90s) joins us to chat about Disney vacation planning, children and how early is too early to start playing Christmas music.

In this Episode:

The Queen of Christmas has been crowned (and it’s not Mariah Carey!)

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We had to start with a Correction Corner which leads, unexpectedly, to a Bible Binge bash😱.  Then Lorilee has a bone to pick with the USA and Japan hogging all of the good flavours.  You might want to grab a piece of cake (out of a vending machine?) because you will get hungry listening to this episode.  If not, you are dead inside.

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The Bible Binge podcast

Oreos reference guide SO MANY MORE FLAVOURS HERE

Japan’s Kit Kat varieties

Cake Boss Vending Machines (restocked every day from Hoboken, NJ–really?)

Peter Picked a Bag of Pickled…Cucumbers

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Did you love the extra hour of sleep this month?  Did you GET an extra hour of sleep where you live?  How do you feel about the time change? Lorilee gives an update on her Magnetic eye liner and lash experience.  And explains why she won’t get braces. Halloween got a bit crazy in one Winnipeg neighborhood this year.  Find out what was given out to several children (and it wasn’t just a full size candy bar!) Andrea describes a winter wish of hers…and then it comes true! In this Episode: Andrea’s Exciting Snow Scraper North Pole Instagram The Unbelievable Halloween News Event from Winnipeg Get BWF merch here  We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod

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Lorilee bares it all (pun intended) with more stories about hair and its removal. Andrea seems to have had a more successful relationship with hair, except for a certain "Sun-In Summer". Then things transpire, as they do, to talk about Corey Haim (RIP) and Corey Feldman, 80's teen crushes. Shout out to our friend and loyal listener, Lisa, who remembered them for us!

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UV LED Nail dryer

Magnetic eye liner and lashes

The Ordinary Brow & Lash Serum

Back to School

Roomies

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Lorilee has some really deep thoughts about hair and how to manage it.  Naturally, she needs to ask Andrea all about her thoughts on curly hair, shaving, waxing, fake hair… All. Of. It. 

Let your hair down and have a listen!

In this Episode:

Cinnamon Toast Pumpkin Seeds  When Lorilee makes this, she uses half of the butter otherwise it can be a bit greasy

Red Pepper Ranch Dip Because Andrea would likely prefer dip to salad…

Curly Girl Method 

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Andrea shares how she is responsible for Matt Leblanc's rise to fame and Lorilee admits to having had only 1 poster of a boy on her wall (who was it?). They share mutual crush confessions, including one that you might not expect from The Facts of Life. Andrea shares her latest TV binge and Lorilee her guilty go-to movies during the holidays. They also share their latest literary discoveries.

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Matt LeBlanc's Cherry 7-UP commercial

TV 101 with Matt LeBlanc

We Regret to Inform You podcast with Matt LeBlanc

Friends Ep - Book in Freezer

Jonathan Lipnicki then and now

The Sinner cover art vs Pieces of Her cover art

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Thirteen Lives

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In this Episode: Lorilee and Andrea get nostalgic about game shows, have their first (and last) discussion regarding sports, discuss getting fit and all of the various options on socials that may or not help with that.

FitOn app

The Hormone Balance Bible by Shawn Tessone, MD

Password with Jimmy Fallon and Betty White

Hollywood Squares with Robin Williams

The Price is Right Bloopers

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In this Episode:  

Listen in as Andrea & Lorilee enjoy some pina coladas (on some very creaky chairs-sorry!) while chatting about phone app maintenance, the joys of Alberta liquor availability (vs Manitoba)   

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Get the Waterllama app if you need to be reminded to drink water (we don't benefit at all)   

"Habit Stacking" and other good tips from Balance 365  

Kiss your daily emails goodbye with Unroll Me  

Enjoy some sea lions on the California Sea Lion webcam  

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In this Episode:

Listen in as Andrea & Lorilee discuss what type of hoarder Lorilee is, how much plastic surgery they've had, rubber dresses and fashion that they would actually wear. And just how are honey bees saving lives? You have to listen to find out!

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Get your legs lengthened like this!

The most common plastic surgery in the USA

The story of Lisa Laflamme's Unjust Dismissal

How much "help" have the the Kardashians had? Not sure, but here's an article with pictures-you decide!

Take a peek at the Canadian Tuxedo

Warm leggings that look like sheer hosiery

Kardashian Fam Photoshop Fails

Listen to Kendra Adachi (The Lazy Genius) and How to Find Your Personal Style

Watch the classic Ross and his Leather Pants clip

Honey Bees & Breast Cancer

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In this Episode: 

Listen in as Lorilee gets litigious, Andrea breaks Lorilee's naïve recycling heart, and they discuss the good, the bad and the romantic of "reality" TV.  

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Small Town Dicks podcast 

Tracking Your Trash: Exposing Recycling Myths  *beware- you may never recycle again! 

The 32 Best Reality Shows of All Time  (Not necessarily our opinion!) 

20 Longest running Reality Shows - Newsweek (Just in case you were curious.  And...32 years?!?)

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Listen in as Andrea & Lorilee show off how little they understand about Canada's relationship with the monarchy, chat about urban wildlife, dressing fashionably for our age, cigar smoking and small groups at church.

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Queen Elizabeth Once Took King Abdullah For A Drive, Proved She's A Badass | HuffPost The World Post

How To Light A Cigar | Cigar Aficionado

Canada - Canada and the Commonwealth | Britannica

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Lots of topics today!  The bunny trail starts with a discussion of our 20's, leads to a brief plug for 100 Humans, and goes on to cover sleep habits and favorite recipes.  We also discuss Kendra Adachi's Lazy Genius philosophy and her new book The Lazy Genius Kitchen (We love her!  So witty and smart!)

And speaking of hanging out in the kitchen, here are a couple of recipes to try:

8 Can Taco Soup 

Polish Dumplings (Lorilee is too lazy to type out the recipe from her youth, but this one is very similar.  And she would absolutely use leftover mashed potatoes that have had sour cream and butter already added, but she'd skip the breadcrumbs and substitute for gravy-yum!)

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In this Episode:

It's "Back To School" and Andrea and Lorilee discuss first days back into that groove and how they prepared (or didn't...).  Lorilee's daughter Olivia has been put into middle school band against her will.  Lorilee has a fashion re-awakening in NYC and discusses her psychological reasons for not buying clothes during COVID.  Luckily Andrea has embraced self love enough for both of them!

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In this episode: 

Andrea chats with her fellow podcaster friend Jameson DeBruyn (Unexpected Experts) about variations on a nickname, the upsides of sunburns and what it does and doesn’t take to make a podcast.  

Links: Unexpected Experts S2Ep8 featuring Andrea  

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On this episode: Andrea and Lorilee (with special guest Hailey) discuss the "TheaTAAAHHHH, Dahling..." Specifically the Off Broadway play that Lorilee and Hailey experienced on their recent trip to NYC.   This naturally morphs to reliving their own theatrical debuts, and inevitable screw ups.  But the show must go on! Here's a [not so] "Perfect Crime" description Get your Psalty swag here And if you want to remember the String Song from the Music Machine...listen here! Get BWF merch here Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod

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In This Episode: Andrea and Lorilee discuss naming cars, Andrea's stalking history, and Lorilee's taboo post COVID fruit fondling.   You might learn something about online grocery shopping or coyote behavior, but then again, can you trust us for factual information?  You be the judge. This is fact though!  

Here's where you can try a Sour Toe Cocktail. 

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Hailey, Lee and NYC!  

Hailey and Lorilee have just returned from a quick trip to New York City.  We tell you what we did, what we learned and tips for navigating the NY subway. Why is it called the Big Apple?  We can tell you that too!

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Andrea’s son Isaac joins the podcast this week to chat about summer plans, becoming an adult (eventually) and taxes.

From this episode: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas 'Heat Wave' New West Student Ensemble (in Calgary) more info here And if you really want to know, here is an overview of the Canadian Tax system.

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In This Episode: Andrea and Lorilee decide it might be easier to wear wigs, Lorilee suggests one like this for Andrea's Concert Look They reminisce about all things 80's-fashion, musicians, and tv show themes.  There may be a short episode of "Name That Tune" 

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From This Episode: 

The New York Times games; Try "Letter Boxed" & "Spelling Bee" if you like word games, or "Tiles" if you'd like to do something mindless and relaxing. 

Play Heardle 

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From This Episode:

The Girls of Canby Hall books wiki by Emily Chase

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

The Bible by God :-)

Sue Grafton - Alphabet series

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark

Goodreads

Robbie Taggart: Highland Sailor & The Stonewycke Legacy (These are the Scottish Highlands book series Andrea loved but couldn't name on the spot)

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Andrea is flying solo for a quick podcast update! 

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From This Episode: SMURFING SING SONG - You're A Pink Toothbrush - 1979 

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Read all about the Transcona Flamingos

Eat a delish breakfast atPoachedYYC

Pre-order Andrea's soon to be released cookbook On the Tip of My Tongue (JK!)

Get your loved man Manscaping Gear

SMURFING SING SONG - You're A Pink Toothbrush - 1979

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From This Episode: 

Tom Cruise takes James Cordon on a Top Gun Flight  

Follow New West Society 

Self Care Club pod 

Skip the Depot (beverage recycling AB) 

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From This Episode:    

New Bothwell Cheese  

Boursin cheese    We'd love to hear how it is pronounced! 

It's All Coming Back to Me Now Song History

Artist: Pandora's Box

Album: Original Sin

Released: 1989 

Artist: Celine Dion

Album: Falling into You

Released: 1996 

Artists: Meat Loaf, Marion Raven

Album: Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose

Released: 2006 

See episode 5 for the "stalking of ex boyfriends" reference 

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Welcome to today’s “Fun and Games” Episode. Lilly the cat, tries to join in frequently---who knew she she had so many opinions?  Also, Lorilee GOOFED. In Uzbekistan, “a cup of tea filled to the brim goes against all standards of good form and hospitality”.  That would mean that you would get a full cup of tea in Afghanistan!

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From This Episode:   

See what Andrea's childhood summer crush looks like today    (Just kidding...or am I?) 

Check out the pool Lorilee almost drown in  

Gravity Falls (on Disney+)  

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This week we pull back the curtain on the highs and lows (mostly lows) of studying interior design circa the mid-1990’s. Sometimes the angst was amplified by roommate drama. And sometimes by…waterbeds?

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The Cat Came Back by Fred Penner

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A recipe guaranteed to use up all of your paprika

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Oh no! Our first guest, Oliver, has gone missing! Andrea and Lorilee chat about being cat people vs dog people (or omni-pet people!), what they do for fun in their spare time, and touch on a few of their favorite podcasts.

From Today's Podcast:

Behind the Scenes with Spiderman's Tom Holland

Popcast with Knox and Jamie (see ep 430: Wealth in Pop Culture Quiz: rich nipples vs. poor nipples)

The Bible Recap with Tara- Leigh Cobble

Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

We Regret to Inform You

Self Care Club (with Nicole Goodman & Lauren Mishcon)

Unexpected Experts (S2 E8 - Andrea Elias: Single Mother, Working from Home, Mental Health and Divorce)

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It was bound to happen - Andrea and Lorilee share their birth story experiences - Adoption, C-Section and Natural - Oh my! Lorilee gives a detailed account of a recent surgery (hope you aren't too squeamish!) and shares about her new dietary adventure.   Andrea and Lorilee test out remote recording- it seemed like a good idea at the time, but the sound quality is lacking. We promise, we'll do better next time!  Listen & Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts We'd love to hear from you! Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com Instagram: Betterwithfriends.pod

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Imagine two babies, born in Manitoba, separated at birth, only to find each other 40-ish years later living in Calgary, Alberta. That didn't happen to us, but take a listen as we tell the story of how we met, discuss the details of Hannibal Lector's favorite dinner, and participate in our first guest's favorite pastime.

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