This week we're sharing the top places we've visited as well as places we thing might be overrated and a listeners hot take on faux plants.

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Elsie's Best Places:

1. Paris
2. New Orleans
3. Venice/Florence

Emma's Best Places:

1. Norway
2. Iceland
3. Switzerland

Elsie's Overrated Places:

1. Nashville
2. LA

Emma's Overrated Places:

1. Mexico

Elsie's best trip before kids:

Palm Springs

Emma's best trip before kids:

LA

Elsie's best trip with kids:

Disney

Emma's best trip with kids:

Costa Rico

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This week we're discussing comfort objects- little things that bring inordinate comfort into our lives. We're also sharing our cozy rituals and ideal way to spend a day.

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Elsie's comfort objects:

1. Hoodies and quilts
2. A blank journal
3. Books / Library ladder

Emma's comfort objects:

1. Cardigans
2. Bedside books
3. Couch blanket

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This week we're sharing what's on our Summer bucket list and discussing a hot take about shoe-free rules in homes.

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Elsie's Summer Bucket List:

1. Family vacation to New England
2. Summer Reading Goals
3. Teaching kids basic skills
4. Establish a family movie night
5. Draft a new novel

Emma's Summer Bucket List:

1. On Sabbatical
2. Family night in Branson
3. Make a digit collage project
4. Take a trip with her husband
5. Clean out kids' toys and books

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