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Best To The Nest

When Elizabeth Ries and Margery Punnett hosted a myTalk 107.1 radio show together, they joked that their most personal conversations happened during the commercial breaks. During one of these pauses, Margery shared an important family principle: bringing your best self to your home. Being an urban farmer with a flock of chickens, Elizabeth quipped, "Bring your best to the nest!" The outside world shouldn't get the smiling happy version of you while your family gets the crabby and exhausted one. On "Best To The Nest," Margery & Elizabeth explore the simple concept of creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.

Latest Episodes

EP. 209 Best To The Nest: Pets in the Nest
This is just so fun. Dr. Tonya Gossard is a native Minnesotan, a fabulous veterinarian and Elizabeth’s best friend. They have known each other FOREVER. We are chatting about picking the right pets and what they can and should mean to our families. ...
EP. 208 The Nest: Clean House Favorites
Here are a couple of suggestions to put you in the mood:  Everspring  Bar Keepers Friend  Wooden Dish Brush  The Foundry Home Goods   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
EP. 207 Best To The Nest: A Fine Mess
As we move toward the idea of Spring cleaning, we’re chatting a bit about what it means to have a clean house, who should be doing the cleaning, and why it just has to get done. Best to the Nest is our ...
EP. 206 The Nest: February Watch, Read, Listen
Our February suggestions to help you safely pass the time:  Watch: Travor Noah: Son of Patricia   Tiger   Read: Just As I Am: A Memoirby Cicely Tyson Cleans to Heal   Listen: The Very Best of Sting & The Police Brene ...
EP. 205 Best To The Nest: Happy Valentine’s Day!
With whom do you have your most intimate relationship? Your best girlfriend? Your husband? What does the question even mean? How do we define intimacy if we are not talking about sex? Discuss amongst yourselves…Here is the story that started it all: ...
EP. 204 The Nest: February Love List
Here’s what we’re loving in the month of LOVE:  Hyrdration Challenge  Papinelle Sleepwear  Dr. Bronner’s - Organic Sugar Soap Peppermint   4th & Heart Chocti Chocolate Ghee    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
EP. 203 Best To The Nest: Sexual Checklist
When was the last time you talked about your sex life with your girlfriends? For us, NEVER. Until today. Well kind of. We hope there is something useful in this chat for you! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about ...
EP. 202 The Nest: Let’s Get Cozy
To endure the long winter, let’s get cozy:   Ground Mushroom Coffee  Blue Lotus Chai   Story Time 1.5 oz Bourbon .5 oz coffee liqueur 1 oz simple syrup 2 small spoon sipping chocolate  2 oz water 3 drops mole bitters  Pinch ...
EP. 201 Best To The Nest: Say What?
It’s time for a communication tune-up. How is your family doing almost a year into living, working and schooling together? We have some tips to keep the family peace. For additional reading: Become a Better Listener   Best to the Nest is ...
EP. 200 The Nest: HELP!
We’re sharing the experts, books and podcasts that have helped us elevate our parenting game. We hope you can find some wisdom here too: Scream Free Parenting by Hal Runkel   The Parent’s Tao Te Ching interpreted by William Martin   Janet ...