Adventures of You & Me: Recent Episodes
Alicia Bolton
Just an everyday girl turned homesteader living a life on the farm with the man of my dreams. Cooking, building, creating and talking about every day things that help us live a happier & simpler life. Sharing creative outlets to spark our joy, raising a family and livestock in this beautiful adventure.
Season 8 Show Notes:
S8 E1: Quick & Easy Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas
In todays episode we kick off our holiday series. In this series we will explore fun decorating ideas, meal ideas, tips and tricks for getting through the holiday season safe and sane! some fun gift guides and giving ourselves full permission to thoroughly enjoy the season!
Pop on in today to get some really great decorating ideas. We will go for big statement pieces that are super easy to create, don’t take up a lot of time, effort or money and can be eaten, re-used or transitioned into the coming Christmas season as well!
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
tiktok @youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 7 Show Notes:
S7 E6: Self Care - A Feast for the Senses - Savor
In todays episode we continue with Savor. Food is one of my favorite things ever. Good food, great food, truly excellent food! Today we talk about all the great foods that fill our cup and ways to get yourself out of your old routine and into trying something new and fabulous while still holding on to the tried and true recipes you love most!
Some great questions to use as we go through our episode!
What are your favorite flavors? Favorite foods?
In what ways can you branch out or push the envelope of your food experiences?
How to get the family or friends involved!
Date Night ideas, couples ideas, family night!
Recipe book/box idea to create a fabulous keepsake!
New Tools or equipment you might like to try.
Join us as we gather up some wonderful ways for you to fill up your “savor cup” in easy, every day ways.
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 7 Show Notes:
S7 E5: Self Care - A Feast for the Senses - Scent
In todays episode we continue with our sense of smell or scent. Scent can fill you up all the way down to your toes. It can change your mood almost instantly and is such a great tool to use in a search for daily self care!
Some great questions to use as we go through our episode!
How can you add moments of glorious scent to your every day life?
What are your favorite scents? Seasonal? Reminiscent?
How does experiencing (I struggled with this phrase in the episode, you’ll see) those scents change your mood or mindset?
Are they readily accessible in your daily life?
Can you add them into your routine? Infuse or diffuse them. Incense, candles, fresh fruit or herbs.
How can you heighten an already great experience or …
turn a not so great experience into something wonderful?
Join us as we gather up some wonderful ways for you to fill up your “scent cup” in easy every day ways.
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 7 Show Notes:
S7 E2: Self Care - A Feast for the Senses - Touch
In todays episode we continue with our sense of touch. Textures and different feels are such an important part of our every day lives. From the feeling of a cool, crisp fall morning to falling into super fluffy down filled pillows!
How can you add moments of wonderful touch into your every day life? In what ways can you give the gift of touch to your significant other? What ways do you get joy from touch?
Join us as we gather up some wonderful ways for you to fill up your “touch cup” in easy every day ways.
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 7 Show Notes:
S7 E2: Self Care - A Feast for the Senses - Sound
In todays episode we continue with sound. Things that you hear that make you joyful, that fill your cup and change your mood for the better.
How can you fit in more things that make you happy when you listen to them? Can you start up a new hobby simply by listening deeper or more intentionally? What are your favorite things to listen to?
Join us as we gather up some wonderful ways for you to fill up your “sound cup” in easy every day ways.
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 7 Show Notes:
S7 E2: Self Care - A Feast for the Senses - Sight
In todays episode we start off our senses with sight and gather all the interview responses for what is it that fills your cup in relation to your sight.
What lights you up when you see it? what calms or excites you? What grounds you? What brings you back to feeling your very best and gets you back to living your best life?
Join us as we gather up some wonderful ways for you to fill up your “sight cup” in easy every day ways as well as bigger ways that you can plan for, save up for and adventure on.
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 7 Show Notes:
S7 E1: Self Care - A Feast for the Senses - What is it and Why is it Important?
In todays episode we dive deep into defining self care and more importantly figuring out why its important to you and your health
Why is now a great time to really start focusing on self care? How to start placing it into your daily routine so you get the most benefit out of it,
Who is self care important for? What are some signs to be aware of and watch out for that can trigger your readiness for self-care?
All great questions to ask and the answers can all be found in todays episode. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 6 Show Notes:
S6 E6: A Home you Love to Love - Creating Outdoor Spaces We Love
In todays episode we talk about creating multiple spaces throughout your outdoors to enjoy all the things you love with an outdoor view.
How to choose the perfect spaces for each of your outdoor activities from sipping coffee to book club. How to set up those spaces to get the most out of them and then how to really enjoy them to their fullest by upping your game night, elevating your evening dining or getting cozy in a pile of pillows!
Fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy this beautiful weather so get out there and live it up!
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 6 Show Notes:
S6 E5: A Home you Love to Love - Setting up a Retreat or Self Care Space
In todays episode we talk about creating a space or spaces for self care. A place where you can go to get away from it all and get yourself back on track for the day. It can be as simple as a super comfy chair and side table or as elaborate as an at home spa!
How will you best use the space? Can you make it multipurpose or multi function? Will it be a space just for you or as a couples retreat as well? How about a space or a practice for the kids?
All great opportunities that we will explore to create a space for you to recharge your batteries and then get you back out there, living your best life!
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 6 Show Notes:
S6 E4: A Home you Love to Love - Setting up or Reviving your Home Office
In todays episode we dive right in to figuring out exactly what you need for a home office and how to set it up perfectly for you.
What is the functionality that you need? What will you use the space for? How private do you need your office to be or how social do you want to be?
Then, let’s personalize the space, really make it something you love going to each day. A space that motivates or focuses you, calms and inspires you.
Once its finished set up your work life balance, boundaries for work and home time so that you can get on with living your best life!
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 6 Show Notes:
S6 E3: A Home you Love to Love - Your Perfect Fall Kitchen
In todays episode we talk about a kitchen overhaul and getting your kitchen ready for you and all things coming up in your life for the seasons ahead.
We want to see everything. Pull it all out. Really look it over. Do you need it? Do you love it? Do you even use it?
This is a great time to sort through it all and find your comfort zone in your space.
Create fun new stations within your kitchen to better use your kitchen and home. What are your favorite things to do in your space? Maybe you can create a station for that so you can easily find everything you want when you need it!
Don’t forget… Use the Good Stuff!
Savory Spice Shop
Here is a great place to start looking for fun spices! This is a favorite place to browse, sample, try small amounts of new spices and stock up on my favorites. We are not affiliated, we just happen to shop there and love it!
https://www.savoryspiceshop.com/
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 2 Show Notes:
A Home You Love to Love - Reorganize, Repurpose, Re-Imagine
In Episode 2 we dive deep into a closet swap and furnishings flip for the fall and winter seasons. We will talk about giving new life to old pieces of furniture in your home and bringing in pieces from all over your home, both inside and out, to create your perfect pieces and rooms you love.
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 6 Show Notes:
A Home You Love to Love - Fall Clean Sweep - Big and Small Tasks
In todays episode we talk about truly falling in love with your home all over again. We have gone through some much change in the last year plus and our homes have become so many things that really its a bit of a jumble. Today we tackle each room in our home, ensure that each room is living its best life so you can live yours!
After that we will set up some really fun and easy ways to challenge ourselves and those whom we share our homes with to make clean up fun and easy so we can get on with it!
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandmefarm
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
In our Series on Summer Salads we dive into the quick and easy, go-to building of salads from the base up.
We select the ideal greens for each type of salad be it savory or sweeter, choose a theme and pick out the protein and toppers. Finally we hand mix delicious salad dressings that are perfect for your salad creation.
We will then pick out the perfect sharable salad for your next back yard bbq, potluck or get together.
In the next episode we will introduce you to some fun and unconventional salad toppers to get the creativity flowing!
Finally we will talk about transitioning over to fall and event winter salads as the seasons change.
I hope you enjoy this fun and fresh season of Summer Salads!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
In our Series on Summer Salads we dive into the quick and easy, go-to building of salads from the base up.
We select the ideal greens for each type of salad be it savory or sweeter, choose a theme and pick out the protein and toppers. Finally we hand mix delicious salad dressings that are perfect for your salad creation.
We will then pick out the perfect sharable salad for your next back yard bbq, potluck or get together.
In the next episode we will introduce you to some fun and unconventional salad toppers to get the creativity flowing!
Finally we will talk about transitioning over to fall and event winter salads as the seasons change.
I hope you enjoy this fun and fresh season of Summer Salads!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
In our Series on Summer Salads we dive into the quick and easy, go-to building of salads from the base up.
We select the ideal greens for each type of salad be it savory or sweeter, choose a theme and pick out the protein and toppers. Finally we hand mix delicious salad dressings that are perfect for your salad creation.
We will then pick out the perfect sharable salad for your next back yard bbq, potluck or get together.
In the next episode we will introduce you to some fun and unconventional salad toppers to get the creativity flowing!
Finally we will talk about transitioning over to fall and event winter salads as the seasons change.
I hope you enjoy this fun and fresh season of Summer Salads!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
In our Series on Summer Salads we dive into the quick and easy, go-to building of salads from the base up.
We select the ideal greens for each type of salad be it savory or sweeter, choose a theme and pick out the protein and toppers. Finally we hand mix delicious salad dressings that are perfect for your salad creation.
We will then pick out the perfect sharable salad for your next back yard bbq, potluck or get together.
In the next episode we will introduce you to some fun and unconventional salad toppers to get the creativity flowing!
Finally we will talk about transitioning over to fall and event winter salads as the seasons change.
I hope you enjoy this fun and fresh season of Summer Salads!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
In our Series on Summer Salads we dive into the quick and easy, go-to building of salads from the base up.
We select the ideal greens for each type of salad be it savory or sweeter, choose a theme and pick out the protein and toppers. Finally we hand mix delicious salad dressings that are perfect for your salad creation.
We will then pick out the perfect sharable salad for your next back yard bbq, potluck or get together.
In the next episode we will introduce you to some fun and unconventional salad toppers to get the creativity flowing!
Finally we will talk about transitioning over to fall and event winter salads as the seasons change.
I hope you enjoy this fun and fresh season of Summer Salads!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 4 Show Notes:
Life on the Farm - The value of Country Living
In todays episode we talk about Life on the Farm and The real value of slowing down, enjoying your life, your neighbors, your family. Why it is that we live this lifestyle and the good, old fashioned values that go along with it.
Just for fun, Im linking the Old Farmers Almanac website to explore and see a little more of this amazing lifestyle we farmers, ranchers and homesteaders lead.
https://www.almanac.com/#
Thank you so much for joining us.
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandme_adventures
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 4 Show Notes:
Life on the Farm - Raising Chickens, Ducks and a Turkey
In todays episode we talk about Life on the Farm and raising Chickens, Ducks and a Turkey.
Chicken Coops and Herbs!:
A fabulous episode on Herbs in your chicken coops, among many other fabulous chicken tidbits!!
Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily - https://fresheggsdaily.com/
and featured on the Old Fashioned On Purpose Podcast with Jill Winger -
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e7-the-truth-about-chickens-in-the-garden-with-lisa-steele/id1475835329?i=1000509186226
Turkey Egg Info:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/can-you-eat-turkey-eggs-5081613
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandme_adventures
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Season 4 Show Notes:
Life on the Farm - Sewing
In todays episode we talk about Life on the Farm relating to Sewing. I grew up learning to sew from my Grandmother, mom and aunt. I have been sewing since I was about 5 years old and have worked on everything from pot holders to ball gowns and pretty much everything in between. I think it a fading art and I would love to grow it more and more on our homestead and beyond.
Sewing Classes: Joann Fabric
https://www.joann.com/projects/#classes
Neighborhood Apps: Nextdoor
https://nextdoor.com/news_feed/
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandme_adventures
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
TheFarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
In our story today, we talk about when Jackson and I finally got to move ourselves, lock, stock and barrel into a commercial kitchen space!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Hey, y'all!
Welcome to our Freezer meal prep episode. In this one we dive deep into ways to freezer prep, what to freezer prep and how to use it for the planner or the non planner.
We want to make things quick and easy for you and get you out of the kitchen on a level of being too busy and getting out and about enjoying your home, farm and family.
Sneak Peek Recipe:
Brisket Mac & Cheese! Dive in to hear the most amazing ingredients ever and a secret one that will make you think twice!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Happy Friday, Y'all!
So happy you can join us for another episode of our Adventures of You and Me!
This Friday story tells all about how we started our very first in ground garden as well as a koi pond, waterfall and patio in our downtown Austin rent house back yard! It was a half acre space and we had no idea if we would be there for just a year or for many, so we decided to go big with all the things that we truly enjoyed about outdoor life.
Thank y'all so much for joining me today. Happy Friday!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Welcome to Season 3!! I am so happy to have y'all here with me.
This season we will be diving into make ahead meals. That can be preparing in bulk, planning your menu up to a month in advance, freezer meals and canning and preserving. In this episode we talk about each way to prep in bulk to really maximize your time spent in the kitchen so that on days that you simply cant be there, you wont find yourself always running through the drive through line.
Then we talk about my 11 favorite Go-To rubs and sauces that you can throw into your rotation of meals when you're looking to spice things up! Why 11? well its just that much better than 10 ;)
Head on over and have yourself a listen.
Thank you so much for joining me today!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Happy Friday!
Join us on todays Friday Story for our Chicken run and our miraculous 1 baby duckling!
We will be taking a 1 week break as our season 2 ends and we prepare for season 3. We will be back with that season 3 opener on March 9th so be sure to join us for that. All about meal prep, great recipes and preparing meals ahead for quick easy fixes on the go!
Hope you have enjoyed season 2! Thank you so much for being here!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
In this episode of our Mindfulness Season we dive deep into Planning Vs. Over-Planning with Life and Executive Coach, Theresa Pidcock.
Not only is she my sister, but also a fearless CEO and fabulous Boss Babe, busy mom of 5, wife, daughter, grandmother, sister to 2 more besides me, aunt, entrepreneur, advocate of soft skills and so much more!
Together we do a fun Q & A, get a great back story on how she became the woman she is today and get down to the nitty gritty of an over planned lifestyle and why that can be so very harmful to you, your family and your health, both mental and physical.
If you've ever felt like you're running yourself ragged but just can’t grasp why or how to change that, then this is the episode for you.
Thank you for joining us today and be sure to check Theresa out on Instagram at @TheresaPidcock, and on her website - https://theresapidcock.com/ or http://lifeasyouloveit.com/
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: thefarmhouse@adventuresofyouandme.com
Mindfulness - Planning vs. Over-Planning
8 week Series on Mindfulness
Episode 1: Cooking and Eating with Intention
Episode 2: Movement - Small ways to energize and get the most out of your day
Episode 3: Living in Harmony - from Recycling to Thrifting
Episode 4: Shopping & Cultivating the things you need
Episode 5: Relationships - Making the time
Episode 6: Acts of Kindness/Service
Episode 7: Organization - Making the tools work for you
Episode 8: Activities - Planning vs. Overplanning
In this final episode of Mindfulness, we discuss planning vs. over-planning. This is the opportunity for us to really dig deep into our schedules, see where we have room to move things around and create time for us to dive into new projects or activities without creating a sense of overwhelm.
Chai Tea:
Brew 1 black Tea Bag until strong 2-3 minutes
Roasted Saigon Cinnamon - get this! I mean it!
1-2 tsp brown sugar
1-2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
ground cloves and nutmeg to taste
Splash of milk
Stir and Enjoy!!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
Happy Friday, Y'all! Welcome to another episode of our Friday Morning Stories
Today's Episode is about how we found our new rent house and became backyard farmers right in the middle of Downtown Austin and started our very own tiny farm!
Some fun places to look:
Callahans - ducks, chickens, seeds, hay, feed, and cute home and clothing goods - shop local
https://callahansgeneralstore.com/
Home Depot - great fun for paint swatcheshttps://www.homedepot.com/
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
In this episode on organization we dive into really finding the spaces that work best for each task, carving out how that space will work best and achieve your best successes, putting a plan into action and executing it now so that you you are able to save time and energy later!
Take more time now to save time over time!
8 week Series on Mindfulness:
Episode 1: Cooking and Eating with Intention
Episode 2: Movement - Small ways to energize and get the most out of your day
Episode 3: Living in Harmony - from Recycling to Thrifting
Episode 4: Shopping & Cultivating the things you need
Episode 5: Relationships - Making the time
Episode 6: Acts of Kindness/Service
Episode 7: Organization - Making the tools work for you
Episode 8: Activities - Planning vs. Overplanning - Special Guest!!
This is a great episode chock full of ideas on figuring out the pain points that make your day to day grind difficult and finding ways to solve those problems, making your days and tasks joyful!
great inspiration can be found at :
The Home Edit:
https://www.thehomeedit.com/
The Container Store:
https://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm?cid=ppc%7cperformance%7cCore%7cBing%7c%7cTCSP_TM_US_Core_Exact_X%7cthe+container+store%7c&&msclkid=83f161de9b1015f52fb201f59ec7d371&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TCSP_TM_US_Core_Exact_X&utm_term=the%20container%20store&utm_content=Core&gclid=83f161de9b1015f52fb201f59ec7d371&gclsrc=3p.ds
The Old Fashioned On Purpose Planner:
https://jill43acbd.clickfunnels.com/sales-page1599424769546#:~:text=The%20Old-Fashioned%20on%20Purpose%20Planner%20is%20designed%20for,of%20a%20modern%20life%20with%20a%20homegrown%20Lifestyle
Bare:
https://www.amazon.com/Bare-Program-Transform-Amazing-Unstoppable/dp/1946885436/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&hvadid=78477741701799&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=bare+susan+hyatt&qid=1613432563&sr=8-1-spons&tag=mh0b-20&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGOVNPV1UwVkRVRk4mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyNzY0Njc5ODM3SzZBWUhLQUQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMTAwNzc5MDIxR1dZMzNJSTlET1gmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Y'all get out there and get organized!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
In this episode of Friday Morning Stories we talk all about how Jackson and I first became farmers while trying to raise tiny chicks in a 2 bedroom apartment while waiting for our rent house to be ready!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
Join us today for another episode on Mindfulness, really focusing on giving back, acts of kindness and service to others.
I have listed out some great and simple ways to start giving back and kick start your brainstorming for ways to give and receive joy back!
Amazon Smile
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage?orig=%2F
Amazon handmade
https://www.amazon.com/b?node=11260432011
Etsy - Shop Local
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=local%20sellers%20near%20me&ref=auto-1
Heifer International
https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/animals/index.html?msource=KIK3K19BS0001&msclkid=64957d1b2e6a16cce4311d3aa3be866d
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html?sc_dcm=58700006153028073≻_cid=kwp75729&source_code=IIQ190721002&s_kwcid=AL!4519!10!78821368026827!78821360713831&ds_rl=1285465&ds_rl=1290690&msclkid=f0762f37f7dc1d48414a4f1679ce0c6b&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=B-Top%20%7C%20Brand%20%7C%20Donate%20%7C%20Brand&utm_term=st%20jude%27s&utm_content=PM_PR_Dig_Srch_PM_AO_US_Nat_MS_M-Ads_LF_-_-_-_SERP-Exct_Srch-B_-_-_-_Genrc_General_EL_-_-_Stnd&gclid=f0762f37f7dc1d48414a4f1679ce0c6b&gclsrc=3p.ds
Choose Joy
https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/choose-joy
Save, Spend, Give Jars
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=%22save%2C+spend%2C+give+jars%22&ref=auto-1
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
Happy Friday!
This episode of Friday Morning Stories is all about building our catering company, building our office, building a menu, creating great foods, signature dishes and the general shenanigans that ensure with two people, falling in love while starting a business ;)
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
Happy Tuesday y'all!
Let's talk relationships! Building them, keeping them strong and growing them in really amazing and simple ways.
Lets talk about a great book for this! The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman!
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=5+love+languages%2C+gary+chapman&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Let's make time for each other, make a big deal out of small moments and take the time to make special things happen in the every day moments.
Have a beautiful day!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
Happy Friday, y'all!
This episode dives into way back when we first brought our families together. Meeting the kids for the first time, the kids meeting each other and creating special spaces, celebrations and moments to turn into forever memories.
Join me for a great story and some great ideas to use when bringing anyone together over love, laughs and great food!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
As we continue our Mindfulness series, we talk today about shopping by boredom, avoiding that tricky time suck that leads to overspending or over buying and a positive mindset switch to cultivating things for our home, life and self that help you build your projects, make changes and upgrades to your home or self without breaking the bank and without getting caught up in the competition with others or even with your inner self.
Join us with a cuppa and dive right in!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
Welcome to another episode of Friday morning Stories.
On this episode we talk about how we created our catering business. From selecting our name, getting our name out there and our very first wedding.
Find out about Thumbtack here:
https://www.thumbtack.com/
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
Mindful living is being aware of your impact on the earth, your well being and the well being of those around you! Take small and large steps to continue to make a positive impact and not a negative draw.
Today we talk about conservation, planting, thrifting and up-cycling! Plus positive tidbits to positively impact those around you!
Check out the book "Don't throw it, Grow it!" by Deborah Peterson & Millicent Selsam
https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Throw-Grow-windowsill-kitchen/dp/1603420649/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I5TG89QLR889&dchild=1&keywords=dont+throw+it+grow+it&qid=1611104257&sprefix=dont+throw+it%2C+grow%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1
Try composting! It's great for the earth, your animals and your garden!
Rain Barrels are a great conservation tool!
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rain+barrel&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Thanks so much for joining us!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
Welcome back to the Friday Morning Stories.
Today we talk all about the whole story behind the Tyler Wedding and what led us to starting our own wedding catering company!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
In this episode of our Mindfulness Series we get into some fun, easy ideas to get you moving and having a blast while not feeling like you're in the rut of a traditional workout.
Bring joy to your every day activities, get silly, move with Joy and get excited!
Try some of these to get you in the spirit:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=fabletics+leggings+for+women&crid=5IRSEC4YFITH&sprefix=fabl%2Caps%2C264&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_4
Good Housekeeping put together a great list of movement classes to take online! Some are even free!
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/a31792038/coronavirus-live-stream-workout-classes/
Thank you so much for joining me today! Come back soon!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Facebook @youandmefarm
Instagram @ youandme_adventures
Website: http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com
Email: youandmefarm@gmail.com
Today's podcast is the first of our Friday Stories where we dive into the Adventures of You and Me!
Jump on in and learn a little about me, my husband, Jackson, and how we first met in our very own, true life "Meet Cute"
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandme_adventures
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
youandmefarm@gmail.com
Kick Start 2021 on a Healthy and simple path
Mindfulness - Cooking and Eating with Intention
8 week Series on Mindfulness
Episode 1: Cooking and Eating with Intention
Episode 2: Movement - Small ways to energize and get the most out of your day
Episode 3: Organization - Making the tools work for you
Episode 4: Living in Harmony - from Recycling to Thrifting
Episode 5: Activities - Planning vs. Overplanning - Special Guest!!
Episode 6: Shopping & Cultivating the things you need
Episode 7: Relationships - Making the time
Episode 8: Acts of Kindness/Service
In this episode we cover what is mindfulness?
Getting a head start on 2021
Vision board - I created my own but these are some amazing inspiration pieces to get you started!
https://www.pinterest.com/scrappinmichele/vision-board-samples/
Word Of The Year - I get my WOTY pieces from Blue Corner Creasigns on Etsy!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueCornerCreasigns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=128979257
Amazing Planner - So many options! I got mine from the lovely Jill Winger at The Prairie Homestead - she’s my fave!
https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/
https://jill43acbd.clickfunnels.com/sales-page1599424769546
Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey
https://www.amazon.com/Dave-Ramsey/e/B000APQ02W%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
https://www.daveramsey.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Lampo%20-%20Dave%20Ramsey%20Keywords%20-%20Bing&utm_content=Dave%20Ramsey&utm_term=dave%20ramsey&utm_id=bi_cmp-135391_adg-52712579_ad-78958699428212_kwd-20563394815:loc-190_dev-c_ext-_prd-&msclkid=399462e1c5d1140fa6e33d150ea77fd1
Eating within the Hunger Scale - Mind Blowing stuff here, folks!! - Susan Hyatt, you are truly an inspiration!
https://shyatt.com/bare/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GLG3JYS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
Snacking and remembering to drink water. A no brainer that seems to evade me daily.
Most importantly Cooking from Scratch, swapping out small items in your weekly grocery shopping to healthier or more convenient options. Freezer Meals and Pantry Raids for making really wholesome, fresh meals that can be done in the slow cooker, pressure cooker, air fryer for a convenient meal that eliminates the need for takeout! Cook big so that you can then use your amazing new pressure canner or freezer bags make meals that are ready to heat and eat!
There’s nothing better than having amazing food at your finger tips so that you don’t feel stressed out, unprepared and ready to reach for the phone or also overwhelmed from the daily mess of the kitchen cooking 3 meals a day.
Join us on this season and get ready to be in the moment, enjoying all that your life can put together!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandme_adventures
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
Happy Holidays and Thank you for joining us during season 1 of the Adventures of You and Me Podcast. After a short 1 week break, we will be returning on January 5th, 2021 with our season 2, Mindfulness. Come back and join us!
Blessings from,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Instagram/youandme_adventures
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
In our Be Present episode, we cover the feelings surrounding the holiday season. Figuring out how you feel about the emotions and events you're in and setting the scene for an intentional and joyous week.
We talk about making the moments that you are present very meaningful and then setting aside the time that you need to balance work and life.
We talk about wrapping with intention and creating a positive space to really enjoy your time.
Reflect back on the ups and downs of 2020 and utilize those to set your goals, hopes and dreams, for 2021.
Say goodbye to 2020 and let that go!
Get your Word Of The Year bracelet, or other fun hammered item here! Shop Local and help small business thrive!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueCornerCreasigns?ref=yr_purchases
Adventures of You & Me Podcast
Alicia Bolton
Instagram/youandme_adventures
https://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
This episode wraps up our favorite things gift guide for 2020!
A great set of stocking stuffers for everyone in your family as well as quick and easy host or hostess gifts to have on hand or pick up to prepare for holiday visits.
Join us as we talk about some fun holiday traditions and great ways to finish up your holiday gift shopping.
Best,
Alicia Bolton
Adventures of You and Me
Instagram @youandme_adventures
http://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
Random Acts of Kindness is a wonderful way to spread the joy of the season and in return fill your cup!
In this episode we talk about Winter Care Packs for the homeless, Activity packs for nursing homes, first responder thank you's, Angel tree giving, Soup Kitchen and Food Bank, Paying it forward, warm fuzzies and kindness at home.
I hope you will join us for some easy and fu ways to care for the world around you and find the true spirit of the holiday season.
Adventures of You & Me Podcast
Alicia Bolton
https://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
instagram @youandme_adventures
Our favorite things for the kids gift guide, holiday 2020!
Gift 1 Sporting Equipment
Gift 2 Thinker/Creator Subscription Boxes
Gift 3 Cozy Things - Blankets, socks, giant animals, slippers, robes, towels
Gift 4 Camera - digital or DSLR
Gift 5 Writings Prompts Journal
Adventures of You and me Podcast
Alicia Bolton
https://www.adventuresofyouandme.com/
Instagram @youandme_adventures
facebook @youandmefarm
We are about half way through the holiday season and this is the perfect time to reflect on the past several weeks, holiday seasons in years past and make the most joyful season of all!
gift guide for the woman in your life. Holiday gifting and our very favorite things of the year
Gift 1: Fuzzy Gifts
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=fuzzy%20blanket&ref=auto-1
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=fuzzy+blanket&crid=2OV0DRIH9NUJN&sprefix=fuzzy%2Caps%2C298&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_2_5
https://www.ugg.com/women-boots/
https://www.ugg.com/women-socks/
Gift 2: Personalized Jewelry
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=personalized+stacking+rings&explicit=1&spell_correction_via_mmx=1&is_personalizable=true&ref=auto-1&filter_distracting_content=1
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=personalized+bracelet&explicit=1&spell_correction_via_mmx=1&is_personalizable=true&filter_distracting_content=1
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=personalized+necklace&explicit=1&spell_correction_via_mmx=1&is_personalizable=true&filter_distracting_content=1
Gift 3: Spa Gift Set
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=spa+gift+baskets+for+women&crid=3FCM21C17SRSK&sprefix=spa%2Caps%2C374&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_3_3
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=spa%20gift%20set%20for%20women&ref=auto-1
Gift 4: Favorite 4 things! from Amy Brown
https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/4-things
Gift 5: Gratitude Jar
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=gratitude%20jar&ref=auto-1
Adventures of You and Me Podcast
Alicia Bolton
instagram @youandme_adventures
facebook @youandmefarm
Virtual Cookie Bake and Exchange along with Hand Made Gift ideas!
Join us on the podcast today for great hand made gifts and hand made memories.
Cinnamon Play Dough Recipe:
2 C. Flour
1 C. Salt
1 tsp. Cream of Tartar
2 T Vegetable Oil
1 T Cinnamon
2 C. Water
Mix in a saucepan over medium heat until dough leaves sides of pan. Remove from heat, cool slightly to the touch, knead for a few minutes. Store in an air tight container. Enjoy!
Adventures of You & Me Podcast
Alicia Bolton
Instagram: @youandme_adventures
facebook: @youandmefarm
Holiday gift guide - part 1 of our favorite things talking about great gift ideas for the man in your life!
Gift 1 - Docking Station -
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=docking+station%2C+gift+for+men&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=docking%20station%20men&ref=auto-1
Gift 2 - Back, Neck or Foot Massager -
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=massager%2C+gift+for+men&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
https://www.sharperimage.com/view/category/Search/100209?q=back%20massager
Gift3 -Beard Grooming Set -
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cremo%2C+gift+for+men&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=beard+grooming+kit+for+men+gift+set&crid=1711OWG9QFT28&sprefix=beard+grooming%2C+gift+for+men%2Caps%2C847&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_28
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=art+of+shaving+gift+sets+for+men&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Gift 4 - Crocs -
https://www.crocs.com/c/men
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crocs&ref=nb_sb_noss
https://www.academy.com/shop/browse/brands/crocs-brand-shop/mens-crocs
Gift 5 - Work Gloves -
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/catalog/work-gloves?
https://www.homedepot.com/s/work%2520gloves?NCNI-5
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=work+gloves+for+men&ref=nb_sb_noss
Also our Bonus Gifts - Knife / Yeti / Whiskey Glasses / Cooking and Grilling salts, spices and rubs / Meat Gift Sets
Adventures of You & Me Podcast
Host Alicia Bolton
instagram: youandme_adventures
Leading up to Thanksgiving, finding what we are truly thankful for, showing that gratitude and looking forward to each brighter day ahead!