Pretty Over Perfect
Perfection is an illusion sold to us a thousand ways a day. Join best friends, Jessica and Michelle, as they discover the beauty in the messiness of real life and find joy in the every day by embracing simplicity, creativity and a little sparkle.
Episodes
156 episodes
Unreasonable Hospitality at Home with Tammy McGreevy
Unreasonable Hospitality is a term and memoir by Will Guidara, an elite restaurateur whose practices helped his team make Eleven Madison Park the number one restraunt in the world in 2017. I invited my mom, who has been my greatest ...
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Season 5
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Episode 155
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1:05:17
3 Ways to Get Kids Involved with the Spirit of Giving
Kids are making wish-lists and dreaming of presents - let’s also get them involved with the joy of gift-giving. In this bite-sized episode of POP, I’m sharing three practical ways to bring kids in on the fun of giving gifts!
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Season 5
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Episode 154
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21:43
Learning from the Best: Hosting Gatherings Big and Small with Trudy Konzal
My aunt is a hostess-extraordinaire and the one I’ve learned so much from when it comes to food, entertainment, mission and ideas for welcoming people into our homes and taking care of them. You’ll learn so much from her perspective that hostin...
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Season 5
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Episode 153
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1:46:25
Get Cozy for Fall with the Four Energies
Everyone wants to get a littler cozier this time of year - but just what kind of cozy is right for you? Let's explore with the four energies - whether you're fun-loving, comfort-seeking, a go-getter or a process perfecter, knowing which f...
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Season 5
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Episode 152
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54:47
The Four Energy Types in Crisis
We can’t hide who we truly are in crisis - and no one else can, either. Which is why it’s good to understand people’s natural energies when dealing with stressful situations. When we understand why and how we tick, we can also extend grace to o...
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Season 5
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Episode 151
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1:10:58
Building the Village: Homework, Attention Spans and What Teachers Wish Parents Knew with Marcela Z
We all want to create and be a part of a village of support for our children, and the teachers at our schools are a huge part of that. Marcela is here as a former classroom teacher and current teacher educator to talk about homework, attention ...
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Season 5
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Episode 150
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1:15:00
POP IRL: Erica's Home Revitalization Project
Pretty Over Perfect in Real Life - come hang out with Michelle and Erica as they chat about implementing the systems and skills we talk about here to turn Erica's house into a real life dream home! Together they turned her chaos into calm and o...
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Season 5
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Episode 149
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1:04:12
Meal Planning for People Who Hate Meal Planning (But Still Need a Plan for Meals)
We all have to feed ourselves and our families, but if the traditional idea of meal planning doesn’t work well for your family (or it makes you feel trapped), this is the episode for you! Simple steps to create your family’s very own fusion res...
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Season 5
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Episode 148
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30:23
Foods That Fuel with Georgia Filler
Personal trainer and all-around amazing superhuman, Georgia, joins us to talk about simple ways we can rethink nutrition, get moving and fuel our bodies for the performance of life.
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Season 5
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Episode 147
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1:22:25
Parenting Through Tough Times with Chaleah Waters
I'm excited to bring a special guest, my friend, Chaleah, to talk about parenting through a tough situation - her husband's deployment. We dive into her strategies to set herself up for success, as well as the things that bring her joy while so...
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Season 5
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Episode 146
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51:17
Let's Get Reading - Our Favorite Books for Kids of All Ages
Today I'm joined by my bookworm teenager, Ellie, as we talk all about how to get kids reading - with our favorite books for kids in all age categories. Here are some of our favorite books:Picture Books (Babies and Toddlers)
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Season 5
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Episode 145
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57:06
You Need a System: Packing with Proficiency
Summer trips are calling - so let’s get packing! Listen for our top tips for packing lightly with families and enjoying your trip more as a result - having just what you need and not being weighed down with extra baggage! Ask your l...
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33:32
5 Steps to Finding Flow, Function and Fun with our Families this Summer
Say that ten times fast! Click here for our Summer Essentials PDF - everything you need, all in one place, for ultimate summer planning! BONUS!! I'...
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Season 5
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Episode 143
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26:07
How to Get Everyone On Board with Home Maintenance Using The Four Tendencies
Whether you’re primarily an Upholder (loves a to-do list), Obliger (rises to the occasion for others), Rebel (desires freedom) or Questioner (loves to know how things work), we’ve got tips for maintaining systems - for you and the people living...
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Season 5
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Episode 142
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1:08:13
You Need A System: Build a Wardrobe According to Your Energy Type
Last episode you cleaned out your closet, now its time to figure out what really "feels like you" by learning about your energy type and how you can best dress to support your natural flow in the world!Based on
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Season 5
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Episode 141
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1:04:38
YNAS: Closet Chaos Containment
You Need a System - for figuring out your signature style and containing that closet chaos! Well, we've got one for you! Let's look at your current wardrobe as your many micro-attempts at defining your style. You've bought things he...
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Season 5
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Episode 140
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1:06:22
You Need a System: Drop Zones and Go Zones
What is a Drop Zone - well, any place you tend to drop stuff in your house. We all have them, so let's solve them! We're figuring out how to tackle the ongoing clutter of Drop Zones - mail, sentimental items, kids' clutter, returns to be made, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 139
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1:11:18
You Need a System: Answering YOUR Questions About the Kitchen
Michelle brings our editor (and her husband) to answer listener questions about Kitchen Systems. Tune in to find out how to tackle that kitchen mess at the end of a long day, how to zone your fridge and what to do about leftovers!&n...
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Season 5
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Episode 138
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1:08:09
You Need a System: Run Your Kitchen Like a Pro
We're beginning a new Spring Cleaning series all about how systems help us tackle everything in the home that needs our time and attention. When we create a system for how things get used and maintained, we are give ourselves the gift of a smoo...
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Season 5
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Episode 137
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1:20:32
The Final Countdown to Mrs. Utah & The Mom Refresh Movement
The countdown to competition day has begun! Jessica breaks down her decision to compete in the Mrs. Utah pageant and tells us all the things going into her preparation. Jessica also shares her platform: The Mom Refresh Movement - all about empo...
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Season 5
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Episode 136
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1:17:59
Understanding How You (and the People You Love) React to Expectations with The Four Tendencies
Today we're discussing
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Season 5
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Episode 135
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1:08:23
Kin-Keeping: Let’s Connect - Little Choices That Have a Big Impact
For Valentine’s Day, we’re talking all about connecting with our nearest and dearest, our broader communities and even perfect strangers. Michelle recommends “Gratitude Journal for Teens G...
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Season 5
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Episode 134
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1:19:03
The Family Meeting: How and Why to Start This Ritual Right Away
We’re big fans of a family meeting: a once-a-week time set aside for discussing everything the family needs. It can be practical, philosophical and everything in between. Whether you start by lighting candles, making waffles or flopping on the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 133
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56:02
You're Invited to Our Favorite Things Party!
We're closing out 2024 with a look back at our favorite things: memories, challenges, rituals, lessons learned and mantras that go us through. Plus- how we invite our families to spend some time in reflection and setting intentions for the New ...
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Season 5
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Episode 132
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1:08:19
Keen on Kin-Keeping: Ideas for a More Meaningful and Manageable Holiday Season
Have you ever heard of kin-keeping? It’s the emotional labor of maintaining and strengthening family ties and involves all the organizing of holiday events, wrapping of gifts and keeping of traditions. If you are the kin-keeper in your home thi...
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Season 4
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Episode 131
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1:07:03