Conversations with the Hostess (Amy Long)

Gear up for some fun in the sun this summer with a picnic.  They are such a great way to host friends in family while enjoying being outside, and it's a bonus that you don't have to clean your house before hosting a picnic either!

Listen in while we talk all about the food, gear, and fun things you can do during your picnic. 

Links You Need

Click here for the picnic basket options I talked about in this episode. 

Option 1 | Option 2

Click here for the picnic blanket options. 

Option 1 | Option 2

Find the episode about building a charcuterie board here. 

Get picnic inspiration from my Pinterest boards here. 

Bingeing Segment 

This week I share my newfound use of the Kindle App and how it's helping me to read so much more.  That combined with recommendations from Stephaine Howell on Instagram has helped me read more this year than several other years combined. 

Don't Forget...

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

In Episode 2 of Conversations with the Hostess I dive into the situation that we're all in right now.....quarantine.

I'm talking about all the things we've been celebrating while in quarantine.  And why we should be celebrating.  Hello, breaking up the monotony of days!

I've got tons of ideas of how to celebrate with those you're quarantining with, celebrating with your neighbors and community, birthdays, and taking care of those amazing essential workers!

I also introduce a fun segment called what I'm bingeing, all about what I can't get enough of right now, and it's a good one!

Listen in now!

For more from the podcast be sure to follow Amy @thedailyhostess on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

Or check out the blog that started it all at www.thedailyhostess.com 

Join the Podcast Facebook group Conversation Connections to connect with other podcast listeners and discuss each episode. 

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When is the last time that you had a blast celebrating your birthday?  If it's been too long, listen in today for a ton of ways to make your grown up birthday fun, all about you, and a celebration you'll remember! 

Lots of ideas for birthdays where you go out, stay in, travel and give back.  Plus if you need a fun birthday theme, I've got loads of those too. 

Bingeing Segment

If you are in need of a fast way to get your groceries without actually going to the grocery store, then click here and sign up for Wal-Mart+.  It's such an easy way to get groceries super fast.  And using my link will get you $20 off your order!   

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If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Happy Holidays from Conversations with the Hostess.  I know this year may look a lot different from your normal holiday traditions and plans.  So I wanted to help you navigate spending your 2020 holidays separated from family, either because you can't travel or you're staying apart for safety reasons. 

I couldn't think of anyone better than my good friend, and fellow military spouse, Devon McCuan to join me in this conversation. 

Devon has spent the majority of her adult life separated from her family during the holidays, and the past five holiday seasons living overseas. 

Devon gives us so many tangible ways to stay connected with our family even if we're unable to be physically close to them.  She also shares ways to create new holiday traditions with your community of friends that are like family.  

If you'll be spending the holidays without your family in the normal way you traditionally celebrate, this is a must listen episode! 

You can reach out and connect with Devon by emailing ubamwithdevon@gmail.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram. 

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We're back with new episodes in 2022!  Happy New Year!

This episode is a great way to kick the year off with six ways to get prepared ahead of time for any party you plan to host this year.  From food, to decorating, and clean up, I give you so many tips to get you prepared for your party so you're not stressed out and overwhelmed on the day of your celebration. 

Your party is the chance to enjoy being in and celebrating with your community, not to be stressed about cleaning or cooking. 

Listen in and tell me what tip you got the most value from. 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast.  It helps the podcast get in front of more people and I truly appreciate them!

Follow along for more party fun @thedailyhostess on Instagram and be sure to send me a DM of what you liked most about this episode. 

You can get more information about The Daily Hostess at www.thedailyhostess.com. 

Have you ever felt like you've lost your identity and need to figure out who you are again?  My guest this week, Suzy Sevier, has some great encouragement and practical tips to help you find your skills and figure out how to fit yourself into the best career or community.  

Her advice applies to so many aspects of life including your career, spouse, and community of friends.  This is a must listen where you'll walk away encouraged, joyful, and ready to put your skills to use. 

You can find out more from my guest here: 

www.adventurousrei.com/info

And learn about how she and her husband make an impact with real estate investment here: 

www.adventurousrei.com/impact

Bingeing Segment 

This week I share my newfound use of the Kindle App and how it's helping me to read so much more.  That combined with recommendations from Stephaine Howell on Instagram has helped me read more this year than several other years combined. 

Don't Forget...

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

Do you love a dinner party but maybe need to figure out how to actually host one?  This episode we dive into all the ways to host a great dinner party.  Get ready to send those invites after listening to this!

We talk about the food of course, but a lot of other things that often get overlooked when it comes to hosting a dinner party.  Plus the one thing that is going to give you boundaries when planning, cooking, decorating, and more. 

The best part of the whole party should be the connection you're making with the people around the table.  Enjoy your guests and the food you're feeding them!  This episode will help you do that! 

You may also want to listen to episode 12 about hosting someone with dietary restrictions and episode 52 about building a tablescape. 

Bingeing Segment

This week I'm bingeing my new sandals from an unlikely source.  You can see them here and get a pair for yourself here. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Amber Haggerty from, Amber Everywhere blog is with me today talking about how moving internationally has helped her to figure out finding people with similar experiences is the best way to make friends.  It has helped her to be intentional about how she meets people and builds her community. 

She shares her experiences living abroad and traveling with us and how having patience and knowing the value of time has influenced how she hosts.  

It's a great episode with so many take aways! 

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Amber Haggerty, and all of her travels, follow her blog here.

You can also follow her on Instagram here. 

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm sharing a summer wardrobe staple.  I've been loving this tank top body suit from Amazon. Check out all the color options to see if there's one for you. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

This week, we have guests back and Amanda from Rusty Chic Decor is here!  We're talking all about how to host parties in odd locations, like on a boat or in the forest.  

Plus so much more like how she got into celebrations, how to host frugally, celebrating holidays with lots of family, and nurturing relationships that are made on social media. 

You can find out more about Amanda on Instagram @rustychicdecor and get her homemade party decorations on Etsy here. 

Be sure to read the full show notes at The Daily Hostess and follow me on Instagram @thedailyhostess. 

You can sign up for a simplified party planning worksheet here.  It's going to walk you through all the aspects of your party and simplify them down so you can enjoy your party stress free! 

Who is feeling crazy during this PCS season?  Don't you think a little organizing can help put htings where they need to be and get you prepared for your move?  My guest this week, Macu Mateo, is a professional organizer that helps families implement systems in their home to be more efficient and work better for them. 

She has some great insight and practical ways you can get ready for PCS season and get your home ready to host and enjoy with your community. 

Links You Need

You can find out more from Macu by going to her website Reset Home Now here.

Or follow her on Instagram here.

Follow her on Facebook here. 

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm loving these plastic wallets to organize games and puzzles for my kids.  

You can get them here. 

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

Have you ever wondered what it's going to be like to entertain your kids and their friends when they are teenagers?  Today on the podcast, Courtney Stabler is giving us all the inside information.  She has a ton of experience entretaining and hosting teenagers between her six kids and all of their friends. 

Our conversation is filled with sage advice from a mom that's a stage ahead and I know you're going to take some valuable information from listening in.  She also is an expert tablescape designer and fills us in on all the things you need to build a beautiful table, hint hint, it's not as much as you'd think it is.  

Links You Need

You can find more from my guest, Courtney on Instagram here. 

Bingeing Segment

I have started trying to accessorize my outfits more, and I found this two pack of belts that have been in heavy rotation lately.  I recommend them for finishing off your outfit too. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

I hope this never happens to you, but if you plan a party, celebration, or holiday event and no one can come we're going to talk about it on the podcast today.  I go over how to mitigate this situation before it even happens, what to do if it turns out no one can come, and how to respond if you're the person that can't attend an event you were invited to.  

It's a little personal and a little ranty, but I hope you get some value out of it and don't find yourself in a situation where people don't show up.  Listen in to figure out what to do if that does happen. 

Bingeing Segment

This week I'm sharing a great party decoration that's super versatile and can be used for a bunch of different parties.  Get this banner here. 

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This week I'm sharing the episode where I was a guest on the Happy Hostess podcast with Kristie LaLonde.  We had a great conversation about overcoming your fears when it comes to hosting, how to be more vulnerable to create deep friendships, and advice on how to keep party planning stress to a minimum. 

It was so fun being a guest for once, and I know you're going to take a lot of value out of this episode.  Don't forget to check out all of Kristie's podcasts at the Happy Hostess Podcast. 

Kristie was also a guest on this podcast and you can hear her episode here. 

What I'm Bingeing

If you need to up your sauce game, check out Primal Kitchen sauces, specifically the teriyaki sauce.  They are Whole 30 approved and don't have a bunch of stuff that's not good for you.  You can find them all here. 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Who is kicking off 2023 by trying to get to the gym more?  If so, you'll love this conversation with one of my trainers from Burn Bootcamp.  Suzanne shares her story about why this particular gym feels like home and how to make friends and build community with others at the gym.  It's a great conversation that may just get you motivated to get back into the gym. 

Links You Need

You can find out more about Burn Bootcamp here. 

You can join my gym!  If you live in the Kansas City Metro area check out Burn Bootcamp Overland Park for their amazing special and follow them on Instagram. 

Bingeing Segment

I'm sharing my new favorite workout tank this week.  You can get it at Target here. 

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

Want to get ahead of the game and feel more prepared this holiday season?  Don't we all!  Listen to the episode this week to hear all kinds of easy to do hacks that will get you ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas so you can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying the season with your friends and family. 

Links You'll Need

I have several documents, trackers, and planning worksheets that will help you get prepared this holiday season.  Click on the links below to print a copy for yourself. 

Holiday Priority Worksheet

Thanksgiving Cooking Planner

Holiday Baking Inventory Sheet

Holiday Gift Tracker 

Bingeing Segment

A couple holiday themed things were on the bingeing segment this week, one a food and one to entertain you. 

I make these super easy muffins several times throughout the fall.  Just mix two ingredients and bake, nothing easier. 

I always watch A White Christmas every year, and am thinking about getting these themed pajamas especially for the occasion. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

This week I'm sharing a ton of really fun ways to host a Galentine's Day party.  I've never hosted one, but after talking about it so much I really, really want to.  

I share great theme ideas, activities you can do with your friends and fun food ideas that are strictly for the girlies. 

Want to get your gal pals together and share a fun party with them?  Listen in to see if you can incorporate any of these fun ideas into your own Galentine's Day party.  

Bingeing Segment

If you have any sort of birthday coming up, these light up candles (or these are a cheaper option) will be the perfect thing to add to the birthday cake.  They make the whole "Happy Birthday" song so much more of an event! 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Now that summer is officially here, it's time to find the best ways to entertain all season long.  Listen in this week as Amy discusses summer entertaining with food, kids, parties, and tips to make your outdoor party the best for your guests. Plus you'll get information and links to all of the products and resources recommended.  Have your own summer entertaining tips you want to share?  You can when you join the podcast Facebook group Conversation Connections, it's a free, fun place to hang out and discuss each episode. Don't forget to follow @thedailyhostess on Instagram and Facebook.  And click here for this episodes show notes. 

This week Veteran and military spouse Kasie Purvis is here and she is talking with us about why it's important to gather those around us that are scattered.  She and her family have moved regularly with the military and have developed great connections along the way by gathering their people around them. She has so much great wisdom to share and you should listen in now!

Links You'll Need

Find more from Kasie on her podcast Gather the Scattered.  Follow her on Instagram here. 

You can listen to me as a guest on episode 58 of Gather the Scattered here. 

Bingeing Segment

We love this large beverage tub and use it at pretty mush every party we host.  We got ours in England, but this is a similar one.  They are so pretty to display drinks in. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Nothing screams summer more than a backyard BBQ.  Join me this week as we talk all about how to have the best backyard bbq from food and drinks to keeping people comfortable and entertained.

Join in the conversation all about that popular summer weekend activity the backyard bbq.

See behind the scenes of the podcast by following along on Instagram @thedailyhostess  Or screenshot the episode and post to your social media tagging us @thedailyhostess so we can reply and say thanks for listening.

You can see more podcast show notes at www.thedailyhostess.com/podcast

Tell us what your biggest takeaway from the episode was by leaving a rating and review of the podcast.  It means so much to us and getting the podcast out in front of others so we can build our community. 

This week I talk with Paul Nichols about her hosting journey and how saying yes makes all the difference.  Her background has heavily influenced how she hosts today including where she grew up, but also they type of work she's done over the years. 

Say yes, and listen to this episode today, I know you're going to walk away with a lot of value from Paula's journey. 

I have a repeat guest on teh podcast today and we're talking all about his military retirement ceremony and reception.  This is a great episode for anyone that might be retiring from the military soon.  

Even if you aren't in the military or having to plan a retirement ceremony, there are a lot of good ideas and tips when it comes to planning any large event. 

I hope you enjoy it and get some value out of learning from our mistakes!

Get your own retirement checklist with the things we found helpful and a timeline that will have you prepared for the big day here.  Feel free to add to it and customize it to fit your needs. 

Links You Need

You can find out more about my guest Marcus Long and his company A Long Legacy Capital here. 

We had the retirement ceremony at the World War I Museum in Kansas City, find out more here. 

The reception was so fun, it was at Lifted Spirits Distillery in Kansas City.  Check it out here!

Bingeing Segment

I'm sharing a couple of dress places this week where I purchased dresses for the retirement ceremony. 

First was the dress I wore to the ceremony from Bella Ella Boutique. 

Another dress I purchased was from Ivy City Co. and ended up saving it to wear throughout the holidays.  

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

This is a fun recap episode of ten of the best party hosting tips that my guests have shared with us all.  I've gone back through and picked out some of the best advice, encouragement, and tips for hosting any party.  I hope you enjoy the episode and share with me which tip was your favorite.  Or better yet, tell me your best party hosting tip if yu didn't hear it in the episode today. 

Links You Need

Here are links to all the full episodes of the guests you've heard from today. 

#10 Amy Wiley

#9 The Busy Bee

#8 Amber from Cotier Brand

#7 Claire Westaway

#6 Matt Comer

#5 Lee Varhola

#4 Mallory from DITY Mama

#3 Renee Rugile

#2 Macu Mateo

#1 Gillian Burgess

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm bingeing another book because shockingly I've read over 50 books so far this year!!  Crazy for me since I'd classify myself as a non-reader up until this past April. I'm loving the book Lovelight Farms from B. K. Borison  it's a Christmas themed book so it was the perfect time of the year to read it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

This week we continue our conversation about moving with the help of Mallory from The DITY Mama.  Mallory is a 13 year Army wife and has moved over 10 times!  She is an expert on moving herself, the moving process, how to pack, and how to get settled once you've arrived. 

She is here to help your moving process go smoother and be less stressful!

Follow her on Instagram @mamas_onthe_move and get all of her amazing moving resources at www.theditymama.com 

We also talk about how to build your community and approach each new place as the new girl without being overwhelmed.  Mallory has so many easy, practical tips to help so listen in to learn what those are.

Other links you may need:

Balloon Garland Tape, Floral wire both mentioned in my binge segment. 

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast to help get Conversations with the Hostess in front of more people and to help build our community. 

You can follow me on Instagram @thedailyhostess and find more party resources and podcast show notes on www.thedailyhostess.com 

We always hear that the best way to plan a party is to plan ahead.  But what does that actually mean?  Today's guest started a business to answer that question.  Amy from Plan Now, Party Later answers all of our questions about how to plan ahead fro any party and especiallyf or the holidays. 

Listen in to hear all of her genius tips.  Which one are you going to apply when planning for your next party?

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Amy Walton at Plan Now, Party Later. 

You can also follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram. 

Get her party planning packages here too! And if you need some help with Thanksgiving, click here. 

Bingeing Segment

This week I'm sharing a place to get furniture you may not have thought had great furniture items.  I've bought several things from Home Depot lately for my house and have really loved them.  Plus, the chairs I bought have gotten several compliments.  

So if you're looking for a place to get some new furniture, try out the Home Depot, they were an unlikely source that I am loving lately.

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

The holidays can definitely be a stressful time with all the events, gifts, traditions.  It can all be overwhelming......if you don't plan for it properly. 

In today's episode I'm walking you through a holiday planning worksheet that will help you to set your holiday season priorities so that you can be more intentional this holiday season and reduce the amount of time you feel overwhelmed with everything you want to do. 

Plus this holiday season may look a lot different if you're not traveling to see family and gather with others.  This holiday planning sheet will help you to name what you'll focus on this year instead of the things you typically do throughout the holiday season. 

This is such a great way to kick off your holiday season!  Happy Holidays, and happy planning!

Get your holiday planning worksheet here. 

Join us in the private Facebook community to share what your holiday priority is this year. 

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast and help us grow our podcast community!  It just takes a minute!  

Once you leave a review, share it on social and tag me @thedailyhostess.  Follow me on Instagram so I can thank you personally!

You can see this episodes show notes here.

This week Jenni Whitney from Let's Create and Celebrate is here to share how she makes family memories her own by diying, crafting, and celebrating all of life's moments even when living far away as a military family. 

She has great advice to make holidays and celebrations your own and how to not spend a ton of money on parties or get caught up in the comparision game.  I love her insight into uisng your gifts to help others and how to connect with your community when you have to establish a new community every few years. 

Listen in now to hear it all, you'll be so encouraged after listening. 

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Jenni Whitney by following her on Instagram, Facebook

Bingeing Segment

This week I have officially reached middle age and bought my first few pieces of clothes at Costco.  I've been following Costco Claudi's account for recommendations, and bought this shirt.  It's so soft, great quality, and so reasonably priced.  Don't completely bypass the clothing section of Costco next time you're there. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

A special, close to home, guest joins Amy from The Daily Hostess this week and looks back at our hosting journey over the years.  We talk about all the fun memories we've made hosting friends and family, plus a lot of mistakes and lessons learned from each of those events.  Listen in this week to hear our recommendations and get inspiration to host your community no matter where you live or stage of life you're in.  You can see the episode show notes here: https://thedailyhostess.com/podcast/  plus don't forget to follow along on Instagram or join our the Facebook group that discusses each episode. 

It's PCS season (that means a lot of military families will be moving over the next few months) and with that a lot of goodbyes are going to be said.  This week's podcast is going to walk you through several ways to make saying those goodbyes a lot easier.  I'm talking about marking off those bucket list items, making plans with friends to stay in touch, and how to make saying goodbye easier for your kids too. 

I hope you get some value out of the episode and share it with another military family you know that may be moving this year. 

Links I mention in the podcast: 

Moving podcast episodes that are helpful: Episode 36 with Mallory from Mamas on the Move.  She'll help you if you're planning to move yourself. 

Episode 35 Celebrating a move, making the moving process a little bit more fun. 

Episode 48 with our decison making process each time we move.  

Episode 41 has a lot of gift giving advice on how to give a gift someone will actually like.

Bingeing This Week!

Podcasts I've been listening to after watching Bridgerton, which is what I'm bingeing this week.  Both are fun and do a great job recapping the show. 

Tea at No. 5, a fun opinionated recap of the show. 

Bridgerton Fancast, a straightforward walk through of each episode and commentary about the show without any spoilers.  

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

This is such a festive and fun episode talking with Lee Varhola all about how she decorates for Christmas.  Lee is a bonafide Christmas tree expert putting up and decorating many in her own home along with doing it for others in their homes.  Listen in as she tells us the best way to decorate a Christmas tree, along with a lot of other great hosting tips and ways to furnish and decorate your home on a budget. 

Links You Need

You can find out more from Lee by going to her website Lee Varhola Home. 

Or follow her on Instagram here.

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm feeling a little girly and talking about my new obsession with almond shaped nails and dip manicures.  Check out my Instagram to see a picture of what my nails look like right now. 

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

Is spring in the air where you live?  Are you ready to start hosting again now that it's nicer outside and restrictions are being lifted? Then this spring hosting guide episode is perfect for you. 

In the episode I walk you through how to simplify your party planning this spring.  I give you lots of ideas for your spring gatherings when it comes to food, decor, and activities.  Focusing just on those three areas will simplify your process and make your gathering much more enjoyable. 

The main goal is to gather people together to build your community.  Now you can do it in a festive way for spring with these ideas and not feel stressed over all the details. 

I can't wait for you to listen!

Don't forget to leave an Apple rating and review of the podcast, follow @thedailyhostess on Instagram to see behind the scenes of the podcast, and screen shot the episode to share with @thedailyhostess on social. 

What will you be hosting this spring?

A new format for the podcast with really tangible ways to help you p;an for your next party!  Several mini-episodes will be focusing on the party planning process and you'll get a peak at Amy's process for all of her parties from dreaming it up to executing it so that you can enjoy party day.  In this first mini-episode I'm talking about dreaming up the party and getting all of your ideas organized.  Listen in to hear what I recommend to use for all of those ideas!  

Don't forget to leave a rating and a review!  Tell us what tip you got the most value from. 

Follow me @thedailyhostess to see more behind the scenes party planning and useful ways to gather your community. 

Want to talk more about this episode or have a party or hosting dilemma you need help with?  Join our Conversation Connections community and let us all help you. 

We were so excited to come to England so we could travel and after lockdowns the last two years, thankfully things are more open and we've finally been able to travel more. 

This episode is going to walk you through how to make those trips more of an event, share it with others in your community, and do things that will cement those vacation moments into your memory forever. 

Listen in before you go on your next trip!

Bingeing Segment: 

This week I am bingeing a fun, easy, and comfortable new dress I picked up right before Easter.  You can see it here! (affiliate link, I earn a commission if you purchase through my link with no extra cost to you)

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

I'm celebrating my wedding anniversary and the 6th birthday of The Daily Hostess blog.  This week on the podcast I'm sharing how we celebrate our anniversary with fun gifts for each other.  

Plus there are a lot of ideas to help you incorporate traditions into your anniversary celebration and if you are hosting an anniversary party I've got you covered to. Listen in to hear ideas on anniversary party themes, activities, and decorations. 

Happy anniversary to you if you have one coming up too!

Don't forget to review the podcast by clicking 5 stars on Apple podcasts and leaving a quick review. 

You can find out more about the podcast by following @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Go check out the blog and the show notes at The Daily Hostess.  Click around and read a few blog posts while you're there. 

Today's conversation is from a unique perspective, one from a Public Relations expert.  We talk all about how approaching things like motherhood, raising kids, hosting parties, and having your kids help you host from a public relations perspective can help you raise resilient kids.

Marjie is an expert in her field and has so much experience to share with us that I know you'll walk away after listening putting her knowledge into practice.

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Marjie Hadid from PR for Life, here. 

You can also follow her on Facebook here, LinkedIn here, or Instagram here. 

Buy Marjie's Book, The Power of PR Parenting, here.

Get a FREE guide to planning the perfect party here.  Marjie shares her step by step process that can be applied to any size party!

Bingeing Segment

If you're in the market for a good read, I highly recommend Lessons in Chemistry this week.  Although you may have already read it since it was Barnes & Noble's book of the year in 2022.  It's soon to be a show on Apple TV so that's exciting too.  

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

We always hear that communication is key, and today we're proving that.  My guest, Erin Woodruff, is a communications coach and she is teaching us how to communicate better with everyone in our communities, from friends to spouses.  She shares how to have difficult conversations, how to interact with someone that's an introvert, and how to build community with your neighbors.  It's a great episode you don't want to miss!

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Erin Woodruff here at Erin Woodruff Coaching. 

You can also follow her on Facebook here, LinkedIn here, or Instagram here. 

Take a FREE, QUICK quiz on Erin's website to find out where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum. 

Want to get all the details on Erin's Favorite Things Party?  She's put together your own party invitation along with all the instructions you'll need to host your own party.  Get it here! 

Bingeing Segment

This week I'm sharing a movie that I loved this summer.  It's full of nostalgic, pink, fun.  It was the Barbie movie!  Listen in to hear what I took away from the movie and the best thing my daughter learned from the movie too.  

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Do you feel like your home isn't ready to host people?  This week, professional organizer, Maria Grove, from Bliss This House is helping us all get organized to help us host better.  She has some great advice that's not overwhelming when it comes to getting organized. 

She also shares some great tips to make hosting, moving and packing easier.  This is one you'll definitely want to listen to!

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Maria Grove here at Bliss This House. 

You can also follow her on Facebook here or Instagram here. 

Find out more from Maria and how she organizes on her podcast, Bliss This House, here. 

Bingeing Segment

This week I'm sharing something that's a little more serious than the typical fun stuff I'm loving.  This week I get personal and talk about the seriousness and commonality of suicide.  Most importantly though I share the National Suicide and Crisis line which can be called at 988.  I recommend making sure you and those you love know that it's available anytime you are having a mental health crisis or feel at the end of your rope.  Let's surround each other, support each other in our comminities so we can decrease the number of suicides.   

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Do you ever need someone to just make you feel better about living your life abroad?  Linda, The Expat Partner Coach is going to walk us through this globally mobile lifestyle we all lead.  The life where we follow our spouses jobs around the world, live and work away from family, and then have to repatriate once we move back home.  

It's a great conversation with lots of advice and mindset shifts to help you get through those difficult times living abroad and moving back. 

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Linda Mueller, and coaching services at www.theexpatpartnercoach.com. 

You can also follow her on Instagram here. She can be found on Facebook here. Also check her out on LinkedIn.  She can help answer questions and give you resources as you prepare to live abroad and when you repatriate. 

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm sharing a book that made me laugh out loud which was a first for me.  Just be warned this is a very spicy book that's just for grown ups.  A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn, give it a try!

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

As the "Ber" months are upon us (September, October, November, December), you will probably start to have more guests staying with you overnight.  Or you may be a guest at someone's house during the holidays. 

This podcast episode shares my experience over many years hosting overnight guests, and being hosted by others.  I give you some of my best tips to make it the best experience for both those that are staying with you and those that are hosting.

Listen in to get ready for hosting season!

Links You'll Need

I wrote a blog post at The Daily Hostess years ago about how we hosted overnight guests then.  Not much has changed, although I've picked up even more good ideas since then.  You can read the original post here.  

Bingeing Segment

My husband suggested I share this because we love this game as a family.  It's a great game to take when traveling and easy to understand if you're hosting guests that don't want to put oo much brainpower into a game.  Get it here. 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

In this episode I'm walking you through the first half of the year and all the celebrations I'll be taking part in.  There are some personal to our family, but there are a ton of celebrations that you can share with your community too.

I hope to give you inspiration, encouragement, and advice on how to celebrate all the good things from January to June 2024. 

Check below to see links to all the free printables and episodes I shared in this podcast. 

Links You Need

Valentine's Day love note printable, download here.

Valentine's Day placemat printable, download here. 

St. Patrick's Day Scavenger hunt printable, download here. 

St. Patrick's Day note printable, download here. 

Bingeing Segment

Are you taking part in dry January?  This week's bingeing segment is a great option for you if you are.  You can get this drink alternative here (affiliate link). 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Do you ever have a hard time making friends after moving?  Well, so do people later in life.  I may even say it's harder for them to break into already well established friends groups.  Today I talk with author, Carmen Leal about making those connections and building community later in life.  

Carmen has an amazing life story that has taken her from Topeka to Timbuktu, literally!  We talk all about moving around, building community along the way, volunteering, and how her dog not only saved her life, but helps her to meet others.  Listen in to a great story filled with wisdom and be sure to check out the links below.  

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Carmen Leal, here. 

You can also follow her on Facebook here, or LinkedIn here. 

Buy Carmen's Book, I Chose You, Imperfectly Perfect Rescue Dogs and Their Humans. 

Learn more about United Way, a volunteer organization that's a great place to start in a new city.  Find a United Way in your area here. 

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm sharing a laundry soap bar that is going to help get out all of your stains for only like 99¢!!  Get one for yourself here. 

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Worried about how you're going to celebrate Thanksgiving this year if you can't gather with your big group of family and friends?  

Don't worry!  I've got so many ideas on how to turn that traditional big Thanksgiving celebration into a smaller gathering that will be just as much fun, delicious, and memorable. 

Listen in to hear those ideas and get permission to keep it super simple and just stay home if that's what you want to do. 

See the show notes here with a list of all of these Thanksgiving ideas. 

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast, it helps in so many ways. 

Plus, jump into our online community, Conversation Connections and tell us how you'll be celebrating Thanksgiving this year. 

In this week's episode I talk with Kayty of Gather Intentional Living about how her time abroad in Thailand has shaped the way she intentionally gathers people.  Now Kayty is using all she learned by leading with vulnerability to teach others how to intentionally gather people through virtual and in person classes to hone their hosting skills.  This conversation was filled with sweet ways to build a fierce community through authenticity, vulnerability, and grace.  Listen to hear all we talked about and how you can incorporate some of Kayty's advice into your own intentional gatherings.

Find Gather Intentional Living and all of their online an din person hospitality workshops here:  www.gatherintentionaliving.com

Follow Kayty and Gather Intentional Living on Instagram.  

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of this episode and let me know your favorite part of this episode.  And join Conversation Connections to talk all about this episode and more over on Facebook. 

Follow me on Instagram at The Daily Hostess. 

See this episodes show notes here and get links to everything we talked about this week. 

My guest this week has a breadth of experience with military members and their families.  She helps them through therapy with a gentle and safe approach.  She especially helps those in the commnity that are going through transitions, whether it be during a PCS or even retirement.  Renee Rugile has so much wisdom to share and her comforting voice will make you feel so good about yourself after listening!

Links You Need

You can find out more from Renee by going to her website Inner Sanctuary Counseling. 

Or follow her on Instagram here.

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm loving a book series that I highly recommend.  But only read this if you are 18+ and are comfortable reading very steamy adult scenes. 

You will be confused, emotional, and completely enveloped by the story and characters of The Ravenhood Trilogy from Kate Stewart.  Flock is the first book, then Exodus, and finally The Finish Line. 

I'm not lying when I say that you'll be thinking about the book and the characters long after you've finished reading them. 

And to dive even further you can listen to this Spotify Playlist that the author put together to go along with the book.  They are such a good combo together. 

Once you read the books be sure to connect with me on Instagram because I need to talk to others about these books! 

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

Do you ever fear inviting people into your home for a party or gathering because you're worried your home won't live up to some ideal standard?  Or do you not invite others because you don't know how to cook or think your home is too messy?  Maybe a pursuit of perfection is holding you back from taking the leap and inviting others into your community.  If any of those reasons resonate with you then I encourage you to CLICK PLAY to hear really tangible ways to break through those fears and also several mindset shifts that will have you hosting in no time!

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of this episode and let me know your favorite part of this episode.  And join Conversation Connections to talk all about this episode and more over on Facebook. 

Follow me on Instagram at The Daily Hostess. 

See this episodes show notes here and get links to everything we talked about this week.

We are continuing our walk through of all the celebrations in 2024.  We pick back up in July and continue through to the end of the year.  There are so many ideas to get you celebrating this year as well.  

I hope to give you inspiration, encouragement, and advice on how to celebrate all the good things from July to December 2024. 

Check below to see links to all the free printables and episodes I shared in this podcast. 

Links You Need

This episode has some really helpful printables that you can use in your July through December celebrations.  Click belwo to download and print so you're ready when the month comes around to celebrate. 

Gratitude banner printable, download here. 

Thanksgiving Cooking Schedule printable, download here. 

Thanksgiving cooking schedule and meal planning printable, download here. 

Thanksgiving pie tags to use when sharing pies with those in your community.  Download here. 

Holiday baking inventory checklist, download here. 

Holiday priority worksheet, download here. 

Holiday Gift Tracker, download here. 

Bingeing Segment

If you need a new Spotify station to listen to, I've got a great recommendation for you this week.  I'm way behind the curve in recommending it, because it's been out for awhile, but I'm loving the This is Noah Kahon station.  Take a listen here! 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

In this episode I talk with life coach and fellow military spouse Michaela Rosales about being honest when it comes to hosting in our homes again. 

We've gone a long time without doing it and getting in the right mindset again is really important. 

She also shares her perspective of moving 13 times as a military spouse and how those transitions have affected her.  This is a great conversation to give you encouragement and a confidence boost to host again and take on just about anything you have going on in your life. 

You can follow Michaela on Instagram and Facebook or go to her website here: www.honesttalkinternational.com

Don't forget to subscribe to the Conversations with the Hostess podcast and leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts. 

Get behind the scenes podcast info by following me on Instagram @thedailyhostess

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get a free party planning worksheet when you do!  Sign up here!

Who else is ready to host again?  Who needs to get their life together a little bit first?  My guest this week, Amy Wiley, from Suburban Soiree is so organized when it comes to preparing for her parties.  

She's got a seasonal planner, binder, and a lot of ideas of how to make memories and celebrate with your family and friends. 

We talk all about hosting, kids parties, and how to make deep connections with your friends through supper club.  I loved hearing how touching it is for Amy to know that those relationships help her and her family when they need it the most. 

This is a great conversation where you'll leave with new ideas to host and encouragement to go out and build your community. 

You can learn more from our guest, Amy Wiley at Suburban Soiree here. 

Purchase all of her party organizing items on Etsy here. 

See her Sassy Napkin Society items here. 

Get organized with Amy's Seasonal Celebration Planner here. 

Follow more of Amy's celebrations on Instagram here. 

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast, it helps so much. 

You can follow more about the podcast behind the scenes on Instagram @thedailyhostess. 

Don't forget to sign up to receive weekly-ish newsletters with more blog and podcast information here. 

Read the full show notes on the blog at www.thedailyhostess.com. 

Join Amy this week as we get our homes ready for all of the holiday fun and festivities!  I'll be sharing six ways to make your home ready to host parties, ready for guests, and ready for the winter and holiday seasons! 

If you need a little guidance or a quick reminder on how to get on top of all the holiday preparations this is your episode. 

Links You Should See: 

Get a gratitude banner print out here. 

Get a baking inventory checklist here. 

Download and print a holiday priority sheet here.  You can also listen to this previous podcast episode to learn more. 

If you need a little help in the gift department this holiday season, be sure to listen to this episode all about stress free gift giving. 

Don't forget...

Rate and review the podcast, it helps so much and only takes a few seconds. It would truly be a gift to me this holiday season. 

Follow me on Instagram @thedailyhostess for daily behind the scenes of the podcast and parties. 

If you'd like to sign up for my weekly-ish email, be sure to drop your email here.  There may just be a gift for you if you do! 

This week I'm sharing my experience at my recent high school reunion.  It is crazy to think it's been 20 years since high school, and it was such a fun thing to go to and reminisce about all the memories from that time.  

It did get me thinking though about how you can really make a high school reunion such a fun event, getting teh attendees involved, the school and students involved.  This week I'm sharing a lot of ways to make your high school reunion something to look forward to rather than dread attending.  

Do you have a high school reunion coming up?  These ideas are going to help you plan an epic reunion. 

Bingeing Segment

I've done a lot of painting in the last two years in our house and I've found my go to paintbrush that I have to share with you.  If you have any projects coming up that involve painting, definitely get this brush.  

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

This week is another mini-episode that will be focusing on the party planning process and you'll get a peak at Amy's process for all of her parties from dreaming it up to executing it so that you can enjoy party day. 

In this mini-episode I'm talking about how to execute all of the things you need to do leading up to party day in a logical, stress free way so that party day can go smoothly and be an enjoyable experience.   

Plus you'll hear easy actionable ways to get your party to do list done BEFORE the party actually starts.  No more running around stressed out when your party begins.   

Don't forget to leave a rating and a review!  Tell us what tip you got the most value from. 

Follow me @thedailyhostess to see more behind the scenes party planning and useful ways to gather your community. 

Want to talk more about this episode or have a party or hosting dilemma you need help with?  Join our Conversation Connections community and let us all help you. 

Do you ever just need someone to tell you that it's ok?  On today's podcast National Certified Life Coach and veteran military spouse, Shari Biery, gives us all the permission we need.  She shares her story of using volunteerism to discover her passions and gives us permission to find our own way to volunteer. 

She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to transition through many moves and then finally into military retirement.  You'll definitely want to listen to this episode and see how it applies to your life. 

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Shari Biery, and her coaching services at Alive With Purpose Coaching. 

You can also follow her on Instagram here.

Or on Facebook here. 

She also has a great 5 minute Stress Release and Reset Tool, get it here!  

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm sharing an actual TV binge for once in a long time.  I'd love if you checked out the show Jury Duty on Freevee on Amazon Prime.  It's such a fun concept and you'll be laughing out loud, I promise.  Plus you'll fall in love with the main "character."  

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

We are starting a three part series going over Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, the U.S. Surgeon General's  Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Conection and Community.  It is eye opening to see how much social isolation affects us all.  It affects everything from our physical health, mental health, and the health of our communities.  

In Part 1 we go over what the report set out to find, some of the research and ways to rethink our relationships and identify if we are isolated and lonely.  In the following parts we'll talk about the heath effects of loneliness and how to advance social connection. 

I hope you gain some insight into a major problem in our society and stick around to find out how to fix it. 

Links You Need

Here is the link to the full report from the Surgeon General that goes much more in depth than my brief overview. 

Bingeing Segment

I thoroughly enjoyed a new show on Netflix recently.  I highly recommend watching One Day, but be sure to bring some tissues with you.  Listen to why I liked it so much. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

This week I get to talk to Amy Hawthorne from The Ever Co about our parallel stories from active duty military to party girls. 

All throughout Amy shares how focusing on the right priorities in life, celebrations, and holidays makes all the difference.  Plus her party company The Ever Co is all about celebrating every day like a holiday.  Amy shares how she helps families do it the entire year, without going overboard and how their company gives back to other military families. 

If you like to hear how someone can totally switch up career fields, yet still stay true to themselves this is the podcast for you.  

I loved our conversation and I know you will too.  Plus, Amy offered us a discount code to use at The Ever Co.  Load up your cart and use code: TheDailyHostess10 for 10% off your order!  How awesome is that. 

Find Amy at all of her links below: 

Shop The Ever Co and don't forget to use code: TheDailyHostess10 for 10% off your order!

Amy on Instagram @amylouhawthorne

The Ever Co on Instagram @theeverco

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast!  Let us know what you love and help others find the podcast with your review. 

Follow for more behind the scenes podcast info @thedailyhostess and see all of the show notes at www.thedailyhostess.com/podcast 

Who doesn't love a grazing board or charcuterie board?  This episode I'm sharing all about how to build a beautiful charcuterie board. 

You'll learn my 5 elements to a beautiful board and get all of my tips and tricks to what to include on the board and how to arrange it.  This is definitely an episode to listen to as we approach hosting season! 

Get your own charcuterie checklist guide by clicking here!  Download your shopping list style checklist to help you plan, shop for, and build a beautiful charcuterie board. 

Links you'll need: 

Shoppe Apiary for charcuterie boards.  

Home by Gather for charcuterie boards. 

What I'm Bingeing:

Here is a set of cheese knives (Amazon UK) and a set of cheese markers (Amazon US) that I'm loving lately. 

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast and tell me your favorite part.  It helps the podcast get in front of more and more people. 

See behind the scenes of the podcast by following along on Instagram @thedailyhostess

In this week's episode I talk with Amber of Cotier Brand about how parties have peaks and valleys, and using party products that double as activities are the perfect thing to bring your party back up to a peak.  Hearing her authentically tell her story of how she was a reluctant hostess and what made her appreciate hosting will surely resonate with so many.  It was such a fun conversation about how to make better connections during a party.  Listen to hear all we talked about and how you can add in a party activity to your next gathering. 

Find Cotier Brand here:  www.cotierbrand.com

Follow Amber and Cotier Brand on Instagram.  

Purchase Cotier Brand Convokins on Amazon. 

Purchase Cotier Brand Did Baby Poopie Game on Amazon.  

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of this episode and let me know your favorite party activity.  And join Conversation Connections to talk all about this episode and more over on Facebook. 

Follow me on Instagram at The Daily Hostess. 

See this episodes show notes here and get links to everything we talked about this week. 

This week's episode is with my good friend, and blogging community builder Jenny Finke from Good For You Gluten Free.  We talk about how running a blogging community has changed during COVID and what makes the community so special.  Jenny also shares her journey and knowledge on going gluten free.  She also gives great advice on how there are multiple levels of bravery needed when navigating hosting and parties when you're gluten free.  It's a great episode to listen in on and learn from even if you aren't gluten free.  

Find Jenny at Good For You Gluten Free blog or on Instagram here. 

Be sure to follow me @thedailyhostess on Instagram and join the VIP Facebook group, Conversation Connections to talk about each episode.  

Get all of the information from the episode in the show notes here.  Learn more about what The Daily Hostess offers here. 

Don't forget to rate and review the episode once you're done listening, it's very quick and helps the podcast so much!

If you are a military spouse or part of a military family, listen in today to two amazing military spouses that are inspiring and empowering other military families. 

Abi and Daena have created Legacy Magazine and Legacy Magazine Kids to help those that are in a military lifestyle feel connected to others that may be going through similar challenges and ways to help them cope with those challenges. 

We talk about how the magazine helps those that read it and those that contribute to it.  It especially gives military kids a voice to share their experiences in a military family. 

They both have so much wisdom and advice to offer those of us that host our communities.  Plus how to think about our guests when hosting and how to navigate friendships. 

You can find both magazines online at Legacy Magazine. 

Plus follow them on social @legacymag and @legacymag.kids

Don't forget to join our online community on Facebook here and leave a rating and review so we can spread the amazing message of building community so we can have deeper connections and relationships. 

You can also see all that we talked about in the episode today in the show notes at The Daily Hostess podcast page.

We are wrapping up our three part series of the Surgeon General's Adviosry on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community in the report on the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.  The first week we talked about why this report and research was necessary and then in part two we get into the nitty gritty and talk about how Isolation and Loneliness affects our health. 

This week in part three we talk about the six pillars of how to advance social connection.  I strived to give you tangible ways to be more social for yourself, but also for your community. 

I hope you put some of these ideas into action and implement them in your lives.  We k now that havin gmore social connection in your life is great for your physical and mental health.  

Links You Need

Here is the link to the full report from the Surgeon General that goes much more in depth than my brief overview. 

Episode 65 with Lee Varhola which I mentioned in the episode. 

Bingeing Segment

This week we're talking about something that's going to help on any long car rides you have.  Buy this travel pillow here. 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

This week we're tackling a tough subject and asked Gillian Burgess to share her story and journey with her cancer diagnosis with us.  She gave us so many useful ways to help others in our communities during a difficult time. 

I know you'll get so much value from listening to the episode, so don't miss it.  

Links You Need

You can find out more from Gillian by going to her website Semi-Together.

Or follow her on Instagram here.

Follow her on Facebook here. 

Find the books Radical Acceptance and Self Compassion that Gillian discussed by clicking the links. 

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm loving some music that's perfect for summer.  The new Harry Styles album, Harry's House has been on repeat for awhile now.  

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

Are you a control freak when it comes to hosting?  How much better could your party or event go if you accepted a little help and didn't have to do it all yourself?

Bingeing Segment

This week I'm bingeing along with the rest of the world, the newest Taylor Swift album Midnights.  It's such good music.  Listen to it on Spotify here. 

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

Listen in to hear Sarah’s story of how she entered this crazy world of being a military spouse and the one interesting tool that she’s used over and over again to get through new town loneliness after moving.  Plus how that tool has helped her to meet people. 

You can hear how her willingness to be open to new opportunities has led her to amazing places and people throughout her life.

Sarah also shares her advice on raising teenagers and how hosting them and their friends can help to keep them out of trouble and hanging out at home. 

Sarah is a published author and has great articles that touch on raising families, military family life, and the future our kids face.  She is always looking for more human interest stories to share.  You can see her work in The Atlantic, Washington Monthly, and Arkansas Democratic Gazette. 

Follow her on Twitter, Linked In, and Facebook to connect her with your story and to see what else she’s writing about.

Be sure to join the hosting community at Conversation Connections on Facebook to discuss each episode and help each other out in our own hosting journeys. 

Don't forget to leave a rating or review on Apple podcasts, it only takes a few seconds!  Then screen shot the episode and share it on social.  Tag me @thedailyhostess so I can thank you personally!

On this week's episode of Conversations with the Hostess, Amy talks with experience military spouse Felicia Fernandez about how the skills she developed as a military spouse help her throughout all aspects of her life. If you've ever been the new person at work, in a neighborhood, or school, you'll want to listen to what Felicia recommends in order to start finding your group of friends and how to help those around you. We also talk about her experience as a female leader in Scouts BSA, and the amazing parties her and her husband have thrown recently.  Hello, custom woodwork decorations!  If you like Harry Potter or Alice in Wonderland, be sure to listen in!  Don't forget to rate and review the podcast, join the Conversation Connections Facebook page or follow me on Instagram @thedailyhostess or screen shot and share this episode on your social media. See the full episode show notes here and get a glimpse at all those fun party pictures. 

This week we are talking all about how humor can bring you together with others.  Angelica Hanley, from, A Couple Puns is sharing about how her business of funny, pun-filled cards gives her a creative outlet, a community, and a way to share humor with others. 

She's a military spouse that started her business and has been successful throughout numerous moves and life changes all while her business community has supported her along the way. 

Links You'll Need

Find more from Angelica and to get yourself your own pun cards check out her website here. You can also follow her on Instagram or Facebook as well.  

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I've had this robot vacuum for a couple years now and even though I don't use all of it's amazing features it helps me stay on top of cleaning around the house and being party ready at any time. 

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This week's episode is for any mom out there that has ever desired connection and community with other mommas.  My guest, Nicole McKinley talks all about how it took a little bit of bravery to create her mom tribe, and how that tribe helped to launch her business.  She has great advice for anyone wanting to start a business, side hustle, or Etsy shop.  We also talk all about parties from enjoying your own party, celebrating in a pandemic, using a small space to entertain, and the balance that's required when planning your party. 

Find Nicole at palmtopinedesign.com to get all of your personalized party paper, gifts, yard signs, and quaratine birthday banners.  Plus she gives back in so many amazing with her business so you know your purchase is doing good. 

You can also find her on Instagram @palmtopinedesign or Linked In here. 

Don't forget to rate and review the episode so we can keep building this party community!  As a thank you, I've created a group just for you!  Join here and see what we talk about after each episode. 

You can find more about this episode in the show notes at thedailyhostess.com/podcast 

Join Amy, from The Daily Hostess, to learn why I started this podcast and how it can help you. 

If you've ever felt like you needed to learn how to host people in your home or make friends again after moving, this is the podcast for you. 

I'll be sharing all about my history with hosting and why it's become my passion.  Having people in my home celebrating is what helps me to make deep connections with my friends so that they become friends for life.  

Follow along on this hosting journey as we talk all about parties, celebrating, and building a community with deeply connected friendships. 

Those friendships are going to create your fulfilled life. 

Be sure to follow Amy @thedailyhostess on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

Or check out the blog that started it all at www.thedailyhostess.com 

Join the Podcast Facebook group Conversation Connections to connect with other podcast listeners and discuss each episode. 

And it would mean the world to me if you took 2 minutes to rate and review this podcast. 

This week, my Instagram audience voted to hear about our upcoming move and all the decisions that go along with a move. 

I'm sharing a little backstory about our situation and how transitional our life will look this year. 

I also share six categories of things that we consider anytime we move.  We've moved four times over the past 14 years and picked up several ideas about what to research, look into, and check that will make a new place work best for our family. 

What do you consider when you're moving?  Send me a DM @thedailyhostess and let's chat about your priorities when moving. 

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast, it's quick and helps so much. 

Get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here and you'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com 

Listen in to hear these 10 Hosting Guidelines that are the foundation to hosting a stress free party that you actually enjoy!  So many good tips here to help you prepare ahead of time, spend less money, and use less stuff when you're hosting. 

With hosting season and the holidays coming up now is the time to brush up on the simple things you can do to make hosting easier. 

Follow me on Instagram @thedailyhostess for more tips.

Links from the episode:

Get your Party Planning Worksheet here to help you walk through simplifying party planning and the lists to help you keep all of your party details straight. 

What I'm Bingeing: Instagram account jlo-lindy for family pranks with a lot of confetti. 

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast to help us spread the word about how to build connection and community through hosting!

It's the holiday season and it's time to start gifting to everyone in your community.  The shear number of gifts to buy, figuring out what to buy, wrapping it, and budgeting for it can all be very stressful. 

Listen in this week to hear so many ways to make gift giving a lot less stressful. From figuring out what to buy for that person that has everything, how many gifts to get and how to wrap it, I cover it all in this episode.  Be sure to listen now and get a head start on all of your gifting this season. 

Be sure to check out all of the gift giving resources listed below to make this season even less stressful. 

Links to Check Out: 

Gift Wrapping Tutorial

Download a gift tracker here for organizing all your gifts this season.

See this season's best gift wrap resources blog post here. 

This week I'm bingeing environmentally friendly wrapping paper.  Cadeaux Paperworks is a UK based company that makes fully recyclable and compostable wrapping paper and ribbon.  They have the cutest subtle prints.  Definitely check them out if you're in the United Kingdom.  If not, just give them a follow on Instagram. 

If you're in the United States, I found this company that does similar environmentally friendly wrapping paper and have a great selection for the holidays this year. 

Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you get it on your podcast player each week.  Each download helps the podcast so much!  While you're there be sure to leave a rating and review.  Those help the podcast reach more people!

Follow me on Instagram for more behind the scenes of the podcast and lots of other holiday, party, and community building content @thedailyhostess

Want to dream about traveling the world?  Then listen in as I talk with Amy Rutherford from Go With Less who is a traveling nomad living all over the world.  And the best part is she has so much advice for us on how to make friends in a new place and stay connected to them as you continue to travel. 

This was such a fun conversation learning from someone that has been entertaining and hosting people and parties longer than me.  Hearing her journey from large city gatherings to more intimate get togethers was so inspiring. 

I know you'll love her advice, her journey, and her fun lifestyle. 

You can find Amy on Youtube here.  On her website here.  Or on Instagram here.  Be sure to connect with her and watch some of her traveling videos, so much good advice! 

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast below! Follow me on Instagram, @thedailyhostess to learn more about me and behind the scenes looks at the podcast!

See all of the show notes for each episode here. 

In this week's episode I'm sharing my ways to feelsettled after moving.  We get asked a lot if we're feeling settled in our new place.  The short answer is no, but there are some things we're doing that make us feel more connected and that we're surrounded by our community.  Listen in today if you have made a move recently, or send this to someone that you know has recently moved. 

Bingeing Segment

This week I'm bingeing a set of pans we needed to buy to tide us over while waiting for our household goods to arrive.  You can get your own set of Green Pans here and feel better about using non-stick pans becuase they are made with a ceramic coating instead of plastic. 

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

The relationships we have with the people in our community, especially our spouses are so important.  Working on those relationships is just as important. 

In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Cavanaugh a psychologist who has worked extensively with military members and spouses gives us so many tangible ways to reflect and improve on our marriages.  

Listen in to hear all about it and how you can apply them to your life, marriage, and relationships throughout your community. 

Find more from Lindsay here and at the links below. 

Married to Military podcast 

Married to the Military Instagram

You can also book a free Military Marriage Breakthrough Call to see how she can help strenghthen your marriage. 

Follow me on Instagram to see more party inspiration and behind the scenes of the podcast @thedailyhostess. 

Get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here and you'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

This week I talk with psychologist, Dr. Amber Tichenor about female rivalry.  I know there's a lot of us that have had difficult times with those tricky female relationships and friendships in our lives.  Amber helps us figure them all out and gives us a lot of encouragement to be open to one another so we can build a great community of female friends.  

I'd love for you to listen and let us know what your biggest takeaway is.  Or do you have a story where you can relate to having experienced female rivalry? 

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Amber Tichenor, here. 

You can also follow her on Facebook here, Instagram here, or Linked In here.

You can learn more about Amber's book, Behind Frenemy Lines, here, and purchase a copy here. 

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This week I'm sharing a hair trick that's making my life easier and my hair look great.  I'm loving overnight heatless curls.  You can watch a ton of tutorials on how to do it on Instagram, but I liked this one. 

And you can get your own set of equipment to use here.  They have great reviews from over 14,000 people.  I like finding something around my house that will work too, so check around first before buying something. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

This episode is perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday!  Shannon and Jenna from The Busy Bee spill so many of their #hostfulhacks that will be immediate lighbulb moments for you wondering why you haven’t incorporated them into your gatherings yet. 

They both share their hosting journey from when it started as little girls watching their grandmother’s host and entertain.  You can hear how important family is to them. Plus how the memories made around the dinner table, gathered together, are some of the most important memories they’ll cherish. 

Through their experiences hosting away from their family and back again you’ll find out why it’s so important to let go of perfection, be brave and invite others in to build your community.  

They have so many ways to be more present this Thanksgiving, and any other party you host, with your family instead of running back and forth to the kitchen.  We could all use a little more intention and presence with each other, right?

Be sure to follow Shannon and Jenna on Instagram @thebusybee or on Facebook and get your hands on their super helpful hosting guides on their website here.  Their guides walk you through all of their #hostfulhacks and there are TWO Thanksgiving guides perfect to walk you through hosting your own Thanksgiving at home!

Don’t forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast!  Click five stars and write a review with your biggest takeaway from the podcast. 

Join our online community on Facebook, Conversation Connections to share your favorite part of each episode and how you’re celebrating this Thanksgiving!

Ever feel like everyone is telling you that you have to buy a bunch of new stuff every time there is a new season, holiday, or celebration?  Well, we're not going to be doing that. 

In this episode I share five ways to decorate for the seasons, holidays, and even parties wihtout having to buy a bunch of new decor.  Most of the options I share are even free! 

Listen in and be sure to share your money saving ways to decorate when you leave a rating and review or send me a DM on Instagram @thedailyhostess. 

Links You Need

Follow The Conscious Party Box on Instagram here. 

Listen to Episode 29 with Amy from Suburban Soiree and get her napkins here. 

Bingeing Segment

This week I'm bingeing all the affordable rug options at RugsUSA! (<-- use this link for 15% off your order!) We just purchased this rug for our hearth room.  They have great options especially for larger rugs. 

Don't Forget 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Plus you can get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here.  You'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and review of the podcast.  Each rating and review helps spread the podcast to others who want to build their community by hosting. 

This week I talk with party and entertaining expert Kristie LaLonde all about how she got started hosting and her tips on changing your mindset to become a happy hostess.  I know you're going to love Kristie's outlook and warm welcoming nature.  I can't wait for you to hear this episode. 

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Kristie LaLonde, here. 

You can also follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, or on Instagram. 

Be sure to listen to Kristie's Podcast, Happy Hostess Podcast whereever you get your episodes.  I'd love for you to listen to Episode 30, where I am the guest and Kristie Interviews me!  

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This week I'm sharing a little story about my relationship with Walmart fashion and how I've been loving their clothing items lately.  Here's a list of things I've bought in the past couple of months. 

• Super soft and warm sweater
• Chunky Boots
• Cable knit sweater
• Plaid dress
• Floral print dress

And if you'd like to get your own Walmart+ subscription you can sign up here and save $20.  Walmart+ allows you to get things shipped and delivered to you really quickly and free with the monthly subscription.  There's also ton of other perks with Walmart+, give it a try! 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Emma Manzi of Grace and Yarmouth is a US Navy Surface WArfare Officer and has used her creativity to create a great product based business selling Navy specific paper goods and celebration items. 

We talked all about how important it is to have a creative outlet when working in a high stres industrial environment.  She also shared her leadership philosophy and it's so applicable to many different aspects of life.  Her efforts to help us slow down and celebrate our accomplishments are such great reminders for us all. 

This is a conversation filled with value that you should listen to today! 

Links You Need

You can find more from my guest, Emma on Instagram here. 

Check out all of her nautical inspired celebration items here. I seriously want one of everything!

Bingeing Segment

I am obsessed with a red velvet blazer I got before Christmas and have been wearing it all the time.  I can't find the link to the exact one I have, but here are several options for fun colorful blazers with great reviews. 

Red Blazer Option 1 (affiliate link)

Red Blazer Option 2 (affiliate link)

Fun Pink Blazer Option 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Do you normally host birthday parties at your house and can't figure out how you would do it anywhere else?  Well this summer we hosted both of my kids' brithdays while we were traveling on vacation. 

It was a unique way to have their birthdays and in this episode I tell you all the things that made it easier and things I learned to still have a great birthday while you're traveling.  Give it a listen and let me know what else you like to do if you have to travel during your birthday. 

Bingeing Segment

This week, I'm sharing something that will take your baking from home baker to professional and it's something you can use for a long time becuase they come in a giant pack. 

Get the link to my favorite cupcake liners here. 

Don't Forget....

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

Who needs an adventure in their life?  Well this week's guest and her family went on the ultimate adventure when they traded in the American dream and moved their family onto a large catamaran and sailed around the world. 

Along the way they used thier adventures at sea to build community with other sailors and the local communities they visited. 

Tanya has so much wisdom to share with us about building community, hosting in small spaces, and connecting with others.  This is a must listen because I know it will encourage you to take her skills from the sea to your own community. 

Links You'll Need

Find more from Tanya and see where in the world her family is by checking out her website here. You can also follow her on Instagram or Facebook as well. 

Be sure to get a copy of her book, Leaving the Safe Harbor: The Risks and Rewards of Raising a Family on a Boat here. 

Bingeing Segment

There are so many good pieces of art coming out lately, and Beyonce's newest album is definitely one of them.  I have a ton of favorites on the album.  Listen to it here. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

**Join the Friend Challenge later this month by signing up at www.subscribepage.com/friendchallenge **

We're kicking off the year with a podcast that reflects on the lack of gathering in 2020, how that made us feel, and how we can do better in 2021.

I encourage you to set some gathering goals for the year and share what my goals are with you.  

I also challenge you to join me in expanding our social circles, reconnecting with old friends, and being brave to offer an invitation in this upcoming year. 

You can join the challenge and get an email once a day starting January 25th, for a week with simple tasks to accomplish that will help you to be a better, more connected friend in 2021.  Join here: www.subscribepage.com/friendchallenge  

Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast to help bring others into our growing community. 

Follow me on Instagram @thedailyhostess to see behind the scenes looks into the podcast. 

Share your hosing and gathering goals and ideas for 2021 in the private Facebook community Conversation Connections. 

On this episode we talk with Military Spouse coach, Madyson Greene all about how to get involved and build community as a military spouse.  She has so much experience to share with us as the Military Spouse Association president and former USO event planner. 

Madyson shares so many ideas on how to get involved, but also why it's so important for military spouses especially when you live in a remote location.  

Links You Need

Find our more from my guest, Madyson Greene by following her on Instagram, Facebook

Or check out her website if you're a new military spouse to see how she can help make the transition easier for you. 

Bingeing Segment

This week I am bingeing a show again, and I even got my husband to watch it with me.  It's a great option if you're looking for something to watch with your spouse.  Find it here on Netflix, or read the book first. 

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.

This week is so exciting and it's because it's all about one of my favorite shows, Bridgerton!  The new season is airing on Netflix soon and I want to celebrate because it's been nearly two years since the last season.

If you love the show too, listen in to hear all about why I do, what the show encouraged me to start doing, and how you can get your own Bridgerton party plan. 

I've put together a very detailed Bridgerton themed party plan.  You can use it to celebrate the release of the new season, or use it for a bridal shower, brunch, Mother's Day or themed birthday party. 

The party plan has links, tutorials, and checklists for everything from the tablescape, menu, activities to customizable party themed printables. 

It's really everything you need, plus you'll get me as your virtual party planner if you need any help along the way. 

Links You'll Need

Click here to purchase your Bridgerton Party Plan, or go to www.thedailyhostess.com/shop 

I also mentioned a couple Bridgerton podcasts I love.  Check out this more serious one here, and a funny satire one here. 

You can purchase the book series here. 

Bingeing Segment

This is such a fun and easy to figure out party game that goes great with a Bridgerton themed party.  Get it here, and see more bridgerton themed activities in the party plan. 

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Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

If you're a mom have you ever spend a few nights away from your kids?  If the answer to that question is no, then today's podcast episode is one you definitely want to listen in to.  I'm sharing my experience reconnecting with myself whenever I have to travel away from my kids.  I give you ways to make the logistics of the whole event easier and share the benefits of getting away not only to you, but to your kids and spouse. 

Bingeing Segment

I'm sharing a kitchen item that came in very handy while I was traveling.  My husband has certainly started using it much more than anyone.  You can get your own Ninja Blender here, it's what I'm bingeing this week.   

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

In this final episode of 2021, I'm talking with Lauren, of Oh How Charming all about her balloon business. 

Plus, it all started when she had to pivot her career after a military move.  When military moves make it difficult for spouses to continue their careers, creative businesses are born. 

Lauren has a very successful party balloon garland shop and helps her customers accomplish a big party decoration on a budget and in an easy diy way. 

Be sure to listen in this week!

You can follow Lauren on her website, her Etsy shop, or on Instagram by clicking the links above. 

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Follow @thedailyhostess on Instagram for behind the scenes looks into the podcast and learn more about The Daily Hostess by clicking here.  If you want to be in the know get on my email list where I send you some weekly-ish thoughts. 

Do you have experience with living or being overseas?  Most of us in the military do.  My friend Ashley has been working with, supporting, and a part of international families her entire life. 

She has learned so much from many different cultures about how to make people feel welcome and at ease when hosting.  Ashley is sharing all of her secrets with you today.  I love what she says about using the five senses when hosting a party.  Plus, her view on how people from all over the world are just the like us is spot on. 

One of the ways Ashley works with the international community is through Field of Dreams-Uganda.  You can find out more about their program here. 

She also discusses Hope Marketplace, an online shop for handmade and artisan goods that benefits communities in Uganda.  Find Hope Marketplace here.

If you want to follow Ashley, check out her precious family on Instagram here. 

Tell me your biggest takeaway from this episode by leaving a rating and review of the podcast. 

Or screenshot this episode and share it on social media.  Tag me @thedailyhostess so I can say thank you!

This week I am talking with my gym buddy about how she celebrates sports.  Alice Elrod is on the podcast and she shares all about hosting sporting watch parties, how to do it smoothly, and how to do it with little kids around as well. 

I know you're going to get a lot of value and hosting tips from this episode.  Listen in now! 

Links You'll Need

Find more from Alice by following along on her Instagram here.

You can also listen to episode 67 where I interview our gym owner, Suzanne. 

Bingeing Segment

I'm loving the smell of these Trader Joe's candles and that's saying a lot because I'm not a scent lover.  I typically want things to smell like nothing, so this is a ringing endorsement.  It's a great scent for fall to have all over your house. 

Don't Forget! 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

You can follow along for behind the scenes podcast content @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Join Amy as she interviews her party hosting loving sister-in-law Joanna Long.  We talk about lots of catering tips that you can use at your own home party. There is so much good advice for how to transition from little kid parties to tween and teen birthday parties. You'll also hear encouraging news about how to make friends as an adult especially when you move around a lot.  It's a great interview, listen now!

Happy Halloween!  This week I'm giving you lots of ways to create a feeling of togetherness and community within your neighborhood by using Halloween as the catalyst. 

During the pandemic this year, most people aren't trick or treating in the traditional sense, so these ideas will have your neighborhood still doing things together as a community while at a safe distance. 

Listen in to incorporate these ideas into your Halloween plans and hear the crucial step to making sure you're not celebrating in a vacuum and there is a sense of community. 

Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://thedailyhostess.com/podcast/

And join our Facebook community to hear how we're celebrating in our neighborhoods this week for Halloween. 

Plus I'll be sharing a lot of Halloween content over on Instagram so follow me @thedailyhostess to see it all!

Happy Halloween!

Do you ever feel like you could be a little more thoughtful?  Well in this episode I'm talking about how being thoughtful is something I'm not great at.  We'll take a journey together about the mindset behind being more thoughtful, why it matters when it comes to building a connection, and a lot of practical ways to start applying right now.

I promise by the end of the episode you'll be ready to reach out and do something nice for someone else. Even if it's just a quick text or message to someone. 

Bingeing Segment

Grabbing a coffee with a friend is a great way to connect with those in your life, but when you don't like coffee what are you supposed to drink?  Lately, I've been all about London Fog teas.  They are a delicious blend of Earl Grey tea, brown sugar, vanilla, and frothed milk.  So luxurious and so delicious!  I highly recommend grabbing one the next time you're out at a coffee shop.  Here's a great Earl Grey tea I recommend.   

Don't Forget 

Be sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple podcasts to help spread the conversations and build more connections. 

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

Are you ready to start having people over to your house again? Me too!

Unfortunately we aren’t allowed to yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start getting ready to host again.  Join me on this episode as we discuss getting your house ready to host again. And stay tuned through the entire episode for a checklist that’s going to help you focus on getting your house ready.

We're talking about cleaning and disinfecting your home, but in a way that doesn't have you cleaning your entire house, how to make your guests feel welcome, and setting up your home so that it flows well to host a party. 

You can see the episode show notes here where you can get your own checklist to use when you're ready to host again plus my picks for what I'm bingeing this week. 

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Listen in and tell me something you learned about England, how the Brits host, and if you would do any of these things. 

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@sgardnerstyle has great insight on cast iron skillets and how to take care of them. 

You can get yourself a Lodge Cast Iron skillet here just like mine.  Just be sure to clean it regularly ;) 

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This week, I'm interviewing Dawn Benson who is an author and travel coach for women going through major life transitions. 

Her wisdom comes from first hand experience of going through a big change and using travel to help her through the transition.  Many of the things she shares with us is applicable to anyone in a military lifestyle with numerous transitions throughout your life and career.  

Take a listen and hopefully it inspires you to take a trip or find a way to discover more about yourself through travel.

Links You'll Need

Find more from Dawn and join her coaching program or go on her retreat by checking out her website here. 

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I have recently discovered wet floral foam to make floral arrangements and it totally takes your arrangement from amateur to pro so easily.  Get some here!

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How does one woman who connected with other moms online build an offline, in person community? Listen in to hear just how Kate Starkey of The Cheltenham MumBoss Club did it. She created a large network of mom owned businesses in a no judgement zone that continually support each other.  You'll take away great advice for building your own community offline and tips on how to host that community.  Don't miss this episode!

Have you ever felt like you couldn't host or didn't want to go to something because you didn't feel confident in what you were wearing?  It happens to the best of us. 

Today on the podcast, personal stylist, Laura Longmire from Where Life Meets Style is sharing her wisdom on how to dress with confidence for any occasion.  Spoiler alert it doesn't take a ton of new clothes to do it either.  

Links You'll Need

Find more from Laura and take advantage of her virtual styling sessions by checking out her website here. You can also follow her on Instagram or Facebook as well.  

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I saw these tortoise print drinking glasses shared by a great influencer on IG @cassiesugarplum and immediately purchased them (once they were back in stock).  I already have several tablescapes planned with them for fall and Thanksgiving.  I can't wait to show them to you!

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This week we hear some amazing advice and wisdom from my Navy colleague, Matt Comer.  He has hosted thousands of people in his home through short term stays, regular dinner parties, and yearly events. 

He has blended his love of food and community perfectly together to create a wealth of deep, long term friendships.  He gives so many good tips on how to take on risk when meeting people and easy, tangible ways to stay connected with those in your community. Plus, if you like food, you will love some of the delicious sounding creations Matt talks about in this episode. 

This is a must listen episode! 

Find out more about Matt and see all of his culinary adventures on Instagram @wastedboyfriendpotential 

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This week I'm bingeing two different planners.  Click here to get the Best Self Planner or here for the Smart Planner Pro.  I've used them both in the past and currently.  They are my go to planners. 

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Follow along to learn more about the podcast, building community, and hosting stress free parties @thedailyhostess on Instagram. 

You can also sign up to get your own party hosting guide here.  15 pages of party advice to walk you through hosting your own amazing party. 

This week Susan Vernick is here from Etiquette Chics and she's sharing all the tools to be a great party guest and host.  I lover her perspective that etiquette is not a bunch of rules, but a way to do things better.  

Those better ways will make you feel more confident and successful not just at parties, but in your everyday life too.  Listen in now to get ready for all of those upcoming holiday parties you'll be attending. 

Links You'll Need

Find more from Susan and the Etiquette Chics on their website here.  Follow her on Instagram here. 

Be sure to check out Susan's seasonal digital magazine here and all of her other helpful tools on her website. 

She also offers virtual etiquette classes if you aren't local to her, so book one today for your Scout troop, office party, graduating class, sports team, etc.  

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If you're ready to get cozy this winter season and light some candles.  Use this electric lighter and enjoy the tray that comes with to set all the tools on including a snuffer and whick trimmer.  

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Do you have a move coming up this summer?  Do you know someone who has recently moved?  This is the episode for anyone that's moved or is planning to. 

I walk you through how to celebrate a move and make it more fun along the way so that it's not so stressful or dreadful having to pack up and say goodbye. 

Get ideas to celebrate through packing, saying goodbye, and settling in to your new home and neighborhood.  If you want to know my secrets to connecting with your community quickly definitely listen in. 

Throughout the episode I reference some helpful moving accounts, click below to see them: 

Mallory @mamas_onthe_move for all of your do it yourself moving knowledge. 

@olivefoxpapershop and @melodyjeffriesdesign, two military spouse owned business that can help create fun moving announcements.

DM me on Instagram @thedailyhostess to tell me if you're moving and what you're doing to make that process more fun! 

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Find out more about The Daily Hostess and over 330 party, celebrating, and holiday blog posts at www.thedailyhostess.com

Join the email community here and receive a free party planning worksheet to help you simplify and host a stress free party. 

Then this episode is for you.  I share how to celebrate lots of different people in your community for Valentine's Day.  Plus, I share my ideas on how to elevate the everyday things you're already doing to make them feel special and specific to Valentine's Day. 

So many great ways to show the people in your life that you love them and are thinking about them this Valentine's Day. 

Links in this episode:

• Get your downloadable printable Valentine's Day pack here.
• My pink sweater that I'm binge-ing this week. 
• Get your own party planning workbook and checklists here. 

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This week I talked with my friend Tiffany Wagner about her moving journey and finding a place that feels like home.  Just take the best parts of all the places you live to find the perfect location!  She also shared how her hospitality background has influenced how she lives her life and hosts now.  Tiffany gave us great advice for using your kids to help you build your community while teaching them how to give back.  And if you need encouragement to host in your home within your comfort level, this is the episode for you!

Follow along with other that enjoy this episode and chat with us about all things hosting and parties in our private Facebook community, Conversation Connections. 

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This week is an opposite perspective of Episode 46 where I share our experience with hosting while living in England.  This episode I'm joined by my British friend Claire Westaway to hear her perspective living in the US as a British person. 

It's a fascinating conversation where we both have similar feelings and experiences just in different places.  It's heart warming to hear her thoughts on Americans and her passion for her time living in the US. 

Claire has an amazing photography business here in England and you can find her online here or follow her on Instagram @clairewestawayphotography 

Follow me on Instagram to see more party inspiration and behind the scenes of the podcast @thedailyhostess. 

Get your own party planning guidebook by clicking here and you'll receive 15 pages of checklists, timelines, and ways to simplify your next gathering so you can stress less and enjoy it more. 

Learn more at www.thedailyhostess.com

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This week's podcast is a solo episode and a personal one at that.  I'm talking all about my faith journey.  I thought it would be appropriate since I recorded it during the Christmas season.  I share my faith background, what led me to change my faith, and how that faith has brought me an amazing community. 

If you are curious or want some great resources and encouragement to learn more about God, then listen in this week. I hope it can bring you what you need in your life at this moment. 

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I share two amazing resources to learn more aobut God's word and the Catholic faith. 

Listen to the Bible in a Year podcast here. 

Listen to the Catechism in a Year podcast here.  

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This week I am bingeing a seasonal salad that is a great addition to any holiday party, meal or potluck.  Plus we could all use a few more vegetables this time of year.  Listen in for the recipe, it's only a few ingredients that can all be thrown together, even last minute. 

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If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, just send me a DM @thedailyhostess on Instagram.