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Life lately

Sarah and her family had a lovely Halloween, and Abby gives a winter garden update.

Reading lately

Sarah enjoyed the nonfiction read, Achtung, Baby: An American Mom on the German Art of Raising Self-Reliant Children by Sara Zaske, and Abby read two romance novellas from the Love Unscripted series by Olivia Dade.

Gift giving and receiving

We share our philosophies about gift giving around the holidays, at birthdays, and for anniversaries. This is an update to our 2017 episode on a similar topic.

Eating lately

Abby’s been eating food prepared by Andrew after she works a 12-hour shift. Sarah’s jumping on the no-knead bread bandwagon.

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We share the best and worst traits we and our spouses bring to our marriages. This episode was based on the Girl Next Door’s Best Spouse / Worst Spouse episode.

Life Lately

Abby has started her preceptorship in a labor and delivery ward.

Sarah cut off her hair and is rocking the buzzed look again.

Reading lately

Abby read the unique and quirky Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki.

Sarah’s been reading more graphic novels including Smile by Raina Telgemeier, El Deafo by Cece Bell, and Cheer Up! Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier.

Eating lately

Sarah loved the edition of Trader Joe’s elote corn to her cheese dip.

Abby is planning to try a new recipe for apple fritter cake.

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