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You don’t have to love Christmas to love this podcast. Film critic Collin Souter and renowned sheep expert Kerry Finegan delve into every type of Christmas movie they can find. Classics, non-classics, horror, Hallmark, obscurities, foreign, shorts, TV specials, unnecessary sequels and remakes. Even films that you might not think of as traditional Christmas movies. The great, the awful and the unusual, all year round.
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Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. You'll support the show and unlock exclusive curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit
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Welcome to Sweet Home PCB! It's All About the Florida Panhandle and the things both locals or visitors care about. Our goal is to Educate, Elevate and Celebrate all our communities in Northwest Florida. Follow us on Social @SweetHomePCB and like or share each episode. Produced inside The Sweet Home PCB Studio at Beachy Beach Real Estate in Panama City Beach, Florida by Beach 95.1 and Henry Brigmond, PA.
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Have questions? Get Answers. We’re here to help you solve those everyday problems, whether it’s getting the most from your weekly shop, finding travel hacks to save on your family holiday or simply learning the tricks that make your everyday life easier. Every fortnight Harry Kind and Grace Forell will draw from hundreds of Which? experts and bring in the most knowledgeable guests for engaging and entertaining conversations to help you live your best consumer lives.
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A book podcast where you will discover new books and get reading tips, but we also talk about lifestyle, wellness, and self-care. So let's learn something new, feel encouraged and inspired, and have fun!
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Lovely Home Podcast | Home Management, Positive Mindset, Healthy Habits & Rhythms

Evelyn Hall | CEO of All Things Lovely Co., Christian, wife, Business owner & friend

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Hey friend! Welcome to the Lovely Home Podcast! Are you ready to start feeling less guilt and more peace in your home? Are you tired of being fed unrealistic expectations that tell you how a home SHOULD be? Maybe you’re newly married and you’re wanting to start homemaking off on the right foot. On this podcast, you and I are going to dive in, address and release the weight this world has put on our shoulders when it comes to our homes. We’re going to chat about healthy home rhythms and how w ...
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Hosts Doug and Jamie are talking sequels and they do it in 2 parts. First, Doug interviews an actor or someone involved that made the film worth watching. They provide us with some insight into the sequel and also talk about their careers. Former guests include Eric Roberts, William Sadler, Robert Hays, Vanessa Angel, and Tiny Lister, just to name a few. And the second, a discussion of the sequel; What they got right, what they got wrong and how it could’ve been better. Follow us on Twitter, ...
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The Homeschool Show with NCHE

North Carolinians for Home Education

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The Homeschool Show by North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) is available weekly via video and podcast. As with everything NCHE does, our goal for the show is to help you homeschool with confidence and joy! Join us each week for information and encouragement through segments such as homeschool news, homeschool conversations (interviews), and tip of the week.
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Broadcasting from the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin, Don Clark brings back the Vintage Rock deep cuts from the A.O.R. format of the 1970's. Each week brings a new theme, based on your suggestions.
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The 2 Old Farts

Chuck & Lou (The 2 Old Farts)

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We are The 2 Old Farts - a father & son team who thought it would be fun to start a podcast. We want to share our shenanigans with not just our friends & family but with the rest of the world. We hope you like and continue to listen.
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Aging Starts Now

Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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On this weekly podcast, members of the Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning team discuss the tools, techniques, strategies, and services that will help you respond with confidence to the legal, financial, and personal challenges created by long life, chronic illness, and disability.
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Welcome to Grow Your Holiday Let Business, the podcast for holiday home / short term rental owners and property managers managing multiple properties, to give you strategies and tips to grow your business with more ease. I'm your host, Jane Mack, a holiday let agency owner, turned consultant and coach. I take my 10 years of hands on experience and knowledge of owning and running a holiday let agency and share it to you. Listen in as myself, other operators in the industry and professionals i ...
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Do you love home cooking but hunger for better recipes that help you deliver quick and delicious meals to your dinner table? Two former personal chefs turned best friends share their expertise with each other and you! Kari and Sonya have been inspiring each other in the kitchen for over 15 years by swapping recipes, tips, and trade secrets in the pursuit of better home cooking. FOOD FRIENDS is a bi-weekly podcast inspiring home cooks to try new dishes in the kitchen by sharing trusted recipe ...
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Our show is exactly what the title implies--it's a show about "The Good Life." Every week on Smokin' & Toastin', Ian Barry and Cruze taste and talk about craft beers, distinctive distilled spirits and fine cigars. Ian and Cruze approach these classic diversions with the passion and curiosity of two semi-normal guys on an adventurous path of discovery and knowledge. And if that quest mandates that they must drink, eat, smoke and socialize, then so be it.
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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.
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In a world where black women are often underrepresented and misunderstood, we need more safe spaces to just… be. Every Friday, join Dr. Dom, a college professor and psychologist, and Terri Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker, as they initiate authentic conversations on everything from fibroids to fake friends. If you’re a Black woman looking for an extra dose of inspiration on the go, pull up a seat and join us on the Cultivating H.E.R. (Healing, Empowerment, Resilience) Space podcast.
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We are two friends who love movies. We want to have you feeling like we are talking to you about the movies we are reviewing. The parts you loved and the parts you hate. We enjoy talking about our favorite movies and whatever else pops into our heads.
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Car Trip Trivia

Crazy House Media

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A trivia contest for the ages - former radio host Stephen Creagh fires off 20 Questions & Answers with an Aussie twist. Perfect for the ride to school, the holiday road trip or the drive home from work (also quite popular in the gym, the toilet, for airline travel and meditation sessions). Sport, movies, music, science, geography, literature - there's a bit of everything. Outsmart your kids, embarrass the oldies or play judgement-free on your Pat Malone. Your time starts.......now
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In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.
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Awesome Etiquette

The Emily Post Institute

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Hosts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning answer audience questions about modern etiquette with advice based on consideration, respect, and honesty. Like their great-great-grandmother, Emily Post, Lizzie and Dan look for the reasons behinds the traditional rules to guide their search for the correct behavior in all kinds of contemporary situations. Test your social acumen and join the discussion about civility and decency in today's complex world.
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***Top 5% Globally Ranked Podcast!*** Are you fairly organized but can’t seem to keep your home clean and tidy? Do you have a general plan for your day to day but when it derails it’s hard for you to bounce back? On really overwhelming days do you get overstimulated, snapping at your kids or husband? You’ve tried organizing systems, time blocking or general routines but nothing is sticking? If you shook your head yes to any of these questions, then I am glad you are here! This podcast was cr ...
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Overstressed, overworked, overstimulated? Close your eyes, take a deep breath and tune in. In each episode Rabbi Josh Feigelson will guide with ancient wisdom and modern mindfulness practices to help center your soul and ease you into your week. Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices for Every Day is a production of Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media, and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
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Exploring how homemakers cultivate a place to belong. Seeking to honor and elevate the art of homemaking by highlighting stories of women who have practiced this art over the long haul. Through Homemaker Portraits and Deep Dive episodes on subjects related to keeping the home we hope to encourage listeners to practice their art of making a home with confidence, faithfulness and joy. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Empowering moms to work from home and homeschool. Life Unboxed is a momtrepreneur's guide to raising kids, running a business, and keeping your sanity. So you can work at home and homeschool confidently. For more great momtrepreneur content check out lifeunboxed.blog. New episodes posted weekly.[Some of the links in the show notes are affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and ...
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Holiday Cottage Handbook

Holiday Cottage Handbook

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A podcast for property investors and managers. We share everything you need to know about the short-term rentals sector. We will help take your holiday home investment to the next level. Visit our website: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/ Download our free e-book: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book Email the show: james@holidaycottagehandbook.com
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Travel, at its best, changes the way we see the world. Join us each week as we dig into stories from people who took a trip—and came home transformed. Travel Tales by AFAR is your ticket to the world, no passport required. Find more inspiration at afar.com/traveltales.
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Welcome to Ready Front! A podcast that provides analysis and opinions on current events, conducts "off the record" interviews, and give the best answers we can when asked difficult questions...And we have some fun doing it!
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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, rec ...
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If you're a busy woman, who feels overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home, and you know it's time to declutter, but you just don't know where to start, then this podcast is for you. As a trained KonMari® Consultant I'll be sharing tips and tricks on how to declutter using the KonMari Method®, and just as importantly, how to maintain it. I will also share some personal insights which I'm sure you'll relate to. Sometimes it might feel like I am a fly on the wall in your home! Believe m ...
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Diana Rene teaches busy moms how to declutter their homes, simplify their lives, and gain more time to do what they genuinely love. This podcast is for listening to in 20-minutes or less while you’re decluttering, organizing a space, or doing P.M. pickup. If you’re not sure what that is, you’ll definitely want to keep listening! Of course, you can listen while going for a walk or lying on the couch. Either way, you’ll hear tips and advice to help reduce the overwhelm and make everyday life e ...
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A podcast for the community of Jupiter Broadcasting, the Open Source media powerhouse of the Internet. Get the inside scope on our projects, the future of independent media, and decentralized community.
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Nobody knows your home like The House Whisperer. From architecture and construction to decor and DIY, Dean Sharp—custom home designer and builder—shows you how to transform your ordinary house into an extraordinary home. Listen live, Saturdays 6-8am PST and Sundays 9-12pm PST.
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Do you want to be the hostess with the mostest but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place for learning how to entertain at home, plan parties and make your guests feel welcome. Join Kristie LaLonde each week as she helps the beginner hostess learn the tips and tricks of entertaining guests without all the stress and worry! Enjoy the guest interviews with entertaining and party experts as they share their secrets to creating a stylish and unforgettable event. Worried about pu ...
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Make Room Show

Jennifer Ford Berry

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Hosted by Jennifer Ford Berry, certified professional organizer/life coach, inspirational speaker, and best-selling author (books include the Organize Now! series and her newest book Make Room). Jennifer is passionate about helping women clear the clutter and make room for more space, time, energy, and money. For more support in organizing your home and life, join The Created Order Neighborhood (use code MAKE ROOM for 50% off). You can find out more about me here, along with all of my produc ...
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Designing and decorating your home doesn't have to feel overwhelming and stressful. But with so many decisions to make, it's no wonder it feels hard. If you're not sure where to start, or what furniture to buy, or how to put it all together, then please know that you're not alone. Everyone, and I mean everyone, can learn how to design a home they love. And this podcast is here to help you by sharing design secrets from over 20 years in interior design. So tune in to weekly design conversatio ...
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When Grief Comes Home

Erin Leigh Nelson, Colleen Montague LMFT, and Brad Quillen

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When Grief Comes Home is a podcast that supports parents who are grieving while raising children living through the loss of a parent or sibling. From how to talk to your child about the death to healing practices for resiliency, this podcast addresses challenges parents face after a significant death and ways to process, honor, and integrate the loss over time. Listeners will feel understood and better equipped to process and express their own grief as they support their child. The When Grie ...
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Anyone who tells you women don’t need financial advice specifically for them is wrong. Women, whether they’re the caretakers, the breadwinners, or both, face a unique set of financial challenges. That’s where HerMoney comes in. In her frank, often funny, but always compassionate way, Jean Chatzky takes every audience of women through the steps they need to take today to live comfortably (and worry-free) tomorrow, offering the latest research, expert tips and personal advice. Want more money ...
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The ULTIMATE Home Improvement Podcast and Syndicated Radio Show. Eric Goranson “Eric G” and his contributors help homeowners and contractors tackle projects around the house. This is not your typical handyman show. This talk show will bring you everything from the latest home DIY project and building advice to current events and celebrity guests. You will hear from leading experts, your favorite home improvement stars and creators of exciting new technologies for your home. If you want to le ...
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The VAMP Storytelling podcast delivers true stories from So Say We All's monthly live themed showcase to your ears so your community never leaves your pocket. Learn more at www.sosayweallonline.com, and please do consider supporting the scrappy non-profit literary arts organization that makes it possible at www.sosayweall.wildapricot.org.
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Holiday travel is stressful — especially if you're dealing with family baggage on top of your actual baggage. But with some patience and boundary setting, you can keep your cool. This episode, how to prepare for holidays with family: mindfulness techniques that will work this season and year-round. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastc…
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We kick off this Holiday Season with Santa coming to town! It's Beach Home For The Holidays with Visit Panama City Beach hosting a family friendly two days of fun kicking off the day after Thanksgiving. Sydney Clifton visits with news for Christmas and New Year Celebrations. What is your favorite Holiday Memory? Share it with us on our Facebook Pag…
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This week, we are discussing our first Hallmark movie ever, "Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays." This movie had us trying to figure out the structure of these Hallmark movies and how everyone is so happy. We talked about the lack of money being mentioned for jobs, Priscilla Presley letting random people decorate her tree, job interviews…
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For anyone longing for a sense of home or wanting to be reminded, this story feels like coming in from the cold to a place that feels just right. In this episode, Taylor Hahn joins me on the couch to talk about her new book, A Home for the Holidays. Taylor shares more about the book's premise, which involves a wedding singer named Mel dealing with …
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From the Acme Studio in Mayville, Wisconsin. Thanksgiving is almost here and we are so thankful for you taking an hour out of each week to spend time with us in The Basement. This week, by plane, train or automobile, we're getting you Home for the Holidays, with deep tracks of Vintage Rock from the Steve Miller Band, Nazareth, Pink Floyd, Steely Da…
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Do you have aging parents or grandparents? When was the last time they visited your home? Is your home accessible to them or does it pose a fall risk? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Beth Bedore, a Senior Home Coach, Occupational Therapist, and owner of Living Beyond Barriers, about making your home safe and inviting for all guests.…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In today's episode you will hear Christmas memories, tips and recipes from Lydia Goode, Anna Murphy, Amanda Turk, Brittany Duncan and Cathy Bauer. I'm sharing my life-changing Christmas prep for this year as well as lots of ideas for gi…
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Send us a text It’s almost Turkey day! We had to search high & low to find a Thanksgiving movie to review. Apparently, there is some other holiday taking all the good movies. Come along this journey as we review this 1995 cult classic. Support the show We are trying out a new format so let us know how you like it. Like subscribe and leave us a revi…
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Welcome to the Lovely Home Podcast with your host, Evelyn, where we dive into preparing for the busy holiday season with less chaos and more grace. As the holiday weeks approach, it's time to set ourselves up for success and create a peaceful, joyful environment in our homes. In this episode, Evelyn shares four essential tips for hosting and attend…
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Move over holiday cheer, it’s time for holiday queer! Tess Carletta (she/her) interviews Jay Leigh (she/her) about the upcoming multi-author novella collection, Home for the Holidays, including found family, writing from a place of authenticity, mental illness representation in romance novels, and the necessity of a touch of darkness to make the li…
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Happy Thanksgiving Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns December 2nd with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off! There’s a lot of talk and concern about traditional 401(k)s and IRAs going away. Clark explains. Also, baggage fees are rising again, increasing the cost of flying for customers. What to know be…
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Get all the nostalgia of a classic holiday romance with a heartfelt touch! In this episode, Jenny Bayliss joins me on the couch to talk about her new book, Kiss Me at Christmas. We talk about our protagonist, Harriet, an almost-empty-nester dealing with her daughter's extended holiday trip, a drunken one-night stand, and a rundown theater where she…
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Are you marking your calendars for Black Friday and Cyber Monday? So are we. It looks like shoppers are expected to spend more than ever this year — around $1,700 a person according to Deloitte. We thought it would be fun to bring our pals Jill Sirianni and Jen Smith, cohosts of the Frugal Friends podcast, and the new book: Buy What You Love Withou…
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Do you long to go back to the holiday season of carefree childhood bliss? Where the only thing on your mind is to enjoy the season. Now, those days are replaced by overwhelm, stress, and the pressure to make this the most amazing Christmas ever. This is just one of our roles as a mom. Especially, since we are homeschool and, in some cases, work fro…
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Our lives are becoming ever smarter, with so many everyday tech products in our home coming with smart elements as standard. But new Which? research has revealed that many of these devices demand far more personal data than they need to. So what can you do to limit this? Read more about our investigation & sign up for our free monthly Tech newslett…
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Special Guest - Amy Sloan from the Humility & Doxology website and podcast joins us for this episode. What We’ve Seen on the Internet - Amanda and Amy answer a question they saw online: How can we effectively present our homeschool curriculum on a high school transcript? Homeschool Helps with Amanda - Amanda asks Amy how to homeschool through crisi…
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In this festive episode, host Dean Sharp kicks off the holiday season by introducing our live audience and thanking Aldik Home for sponsoring and beautifully decorating the iHeart studio. Dean is joined by KFI's own Sheron Bellio to share cherished Christmas traditions and stories. They also offer practical advice on decorating your home and Christ…
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In hour 2 of the episode, host Dean Sharp is joined by special guest and KFI’s own Neil Saavedra to share their favorite holiday traditions during Dean's annual holiday get-together. The festive spirit continues as the owners of Aldik Home join the conversation to discuss the excitement around their holiday happenings both in their store and in our…
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In last hour of this festive episode, host Dean Sharp is joined by KFI’s own Amy King, who shares her appreciation for "The House Whisperer" and discusses her holiday traditions and personal history with Dean. They reminisce about past holidays and the traditions that make this season special. Later, Dean offers expert advice on keeping your Christ…
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With only a few days away from the holidays.... Dean talks about the many ways of getting ahead of the holidays. Dean talks about bringing evergreen trees into homes and their traditions and mentions that Christmas trees are agricultural product as they are harvested and used in yule time celebrations. Dean also talks about how many Americans set u…
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In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, host Dan Hansen reflects on the challenges of Elf on the Shelf and holiday pressures, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the season without stressing over perfection. The discussion then moves to practical advice on how to achieve two-toned walls, covering freq…
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What are some of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make when planning a kitchen remodel? Well, in this two-part kitchen series you’re going to hear about ten of them so you can avoid making these costly mistakes that can ruin your end results. Are you ready to dive into Part 1? Let’s get started. Download your FREE Kitchen Design Guide here Desi…
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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Later, everyone said the touchscreen ordering systems at places like McDonalds were going to cost jobs, but have they? Clark shares some interesting findings and historical perspective on how technology affects jobs. We’re off Thanksgivin…
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Former federal justice minister Irwin Cotler has revealed he was the victim of a planned assassination attempt, backed by the government of Iran. The human rights advocate talks to Matt Galloway about living under police protection — and why it won’t stop his outspoken criticism of the Iranian regime, or his efforts to help the people living under …
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The Liberal government announced a GST holiday on everything from alcohol to Christmas trees, plus a $250 cheque for anyone earning less than $150,000. We look at who the temporary tax cut might help more — the public or the governing party — with the CBC’s Rosemary Barton, the Globe and Mail’s Stephanie Levitz and the Toronto Star’s Ryan Tumilty.…
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Hey lady! Can you believe that we are already at holiday time? This time of year, can be sweet and full of joy or rife with anxiety, tension, and heavy emotions. And, let’s be real, the current times we’re in can add in an additional layer of complex feelings that can trip up even the most internally sturdy among us. That’s why, this week, Terri an…
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We’re so excited to reshare this episode with Leanne Brown, New York Times bestselling cookbook author of Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day ahead of Thanksgiving. We get into how it's possible to eat healthy while saving money and her favorite pantry and freezer winter recipes from everything toasts to hearty stews. Chapters: 00:00 Leanne Brown’s …
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Join us for the second hour of our holiday gift guide, packed with exciting Black Friday deals perfect for DIYers, contractors, and new homeowners! This episode features innovative products that promise to enhance your home improvement experience, including the groundbreaking Sure Can, a gas can that actually works without the mess of traditional m…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Noga Barpal to discuss how short-term rental (STR) hosts and property managers can earn commission by selling travel insurance packages to their guests. Noga outlines the best ways to offer travel insurance to travellers and the commission you can expect to achieve. …
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Get ready for our annual holiday gift guide tailored for homeowners, DIYers, and those aspiring to own a home! This episode is packed with incredible Black Friday deals that you won’t want to miss. From innovative gadgets to essential tools, we cover a variety of gift ideas that will delight anyone who loves home improvement. We dive into standout …
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Who doesn't enjoy a good love story? Even better when it plays out on national television for the world to see. In this episode, catch up with the very first bachelorette (turned wife and mom), Trista Sutter. She shares her thoughts on the 15+ years of ⁠The Bachelorette franchise⁠, how she's handling parenting during a pandemic and spills what "Bet…
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