We have made the difficult decision to hang up our podcasting hats for now, and we want to say thank you so much to all of you for listening. This episode explains our decision, and although we are saying goodbye, we are leaving the door open s

Haven Conference 2019 Recap

Aug 1st, 2019 46m 22s

We're chatting about this year's Haven Conference which we both recently attended. Haven Conference is a home & DIY blogging conference in Atlanta, GA. We are describing it as well as sharing our takeaways, what we loved, and what we learned. I

How to Not Get Taken Advantage of as a Blogger

Jul 11th, 2019 58m 11s

We're discussing things to look out for, particularly as a new blogger, and red flags you should be aware of. We also chat about ways to handle certain situations you may encounter, along with general ways to avoid getting taken advantage of. T

How We Determine Our Blog Content

Jun 20th, 2019 43m 58s

We are discussing all of the many factors that come into play when determining what projects to tackle and when, as well as what blog content to focus on. This evolves regularly for us, so we are talking about how we prioritize everything. For

How to Make a Rental Home Your Own

Jun 13th, 2019 57m 40s

Today we're discussing ways to make a rental home feel like your own. Erin used to live in a rental home, which is the house she lived in when she started her blog. Charlotte is currently living in a rental, so this topic is definitely top of m

Then Vs. Now: The Evolution of Blogging

May 30th, 2019 45m 22s

We are talking about "then and now," or what it was like back in the dark ages when we started our blogs, versus what it's like to start a blog now. So much has changed in the last 5-7 years, and we're chatting about the evolution that has occu

How We Stay Motivated

May 23rd, 2019 50m 4s

We're discussing all of the ways we keep ourselves motivated to finish projects and create content. Plus, hear about where we've been, why we took last week off, what we're working on, and our weekly mom (and dog mom) fails. You can find our sh

DIY Challenges & Competitions

May 9th, 2019 37m 8s

In this episode we are chatting about design challenges and competitions, including the ones that we've participated in. We're talking about the pros and cons and our general feelings about them. Design and DIY challenges can provide awesome mo

Playing Catch-Up

May 2nd, 2019 45m 5s

Today we're playing catch-up and chatting about what we've been up to and why we've been MIA for a few weeks. Plus, hear about a documentary you should watch and find out what special place Charlotte took her daughter Eleanor for a joint birthd

Branding for Content Creators

Apr 11th, 2019 42m 37s

We are discussing branding and all that it entails. As content creators, oftentimes WE are our "brand," unlike large corporations that sell products. We're chatting about how we decide what our brand is and how we want to represent ourselves on

Handling Constructive Criticism

Mar 28th, 2019 41m 7s

Today we're talking about how we feel about and handle constructive criticism online. We're also discussing our experience with it in the past. As content creators, sometimes there's a fine line between perceiving comments as negative trolling

Rookie Blogging & DIY Mistakes

Mar 21st, 2019 48m 26s

In this episode we are chatting about rookie mistakes we made when we first started blogging, and mistakes we continue to make with our DIY projects. We hope that sharing the missteps we made early on will help anyone getting started with blogg

A Podcast About Podcasting

Mar 14th, 2019 35m 20s

We are podcasting about podcasting! We are sharing our process including how we record and edit, as well as the software and equipment we use. There are several ways to go about podcasting, but we're talking about the process that seems to be w

WorkBenchCon 2019

Mar 7th, 2019 54m 57s

We are back! We took a hiatus for several weeks while Charlotte moved into a new home, but we've returned and we are so excited to jump back in. In this episode, we are chatting about our trip to the second annual WorkBench Conference in Atlant

Unusual Brand Pitches

Dec 20th, 2018 44m 7s

As bloggers we often receive pitches from brands, and today we are talking about some of the more entertaining, strange, unique, and unusual pitches and requests we've gotten from brands. Plus we're chatting about blog campaigns we've done in t

Holiday Prep: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Dec 13th, 2018 39m 50s

We are talking about holiday prep in general, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Find out what we're up to, how we get ready for Christmas, what stresses us out, and how we balance blogging with the chaos of the holidays.

Being a Woman in the Maker Community

Nov 15th, 2018 45m 28s

In this episode we are chatting about what it's like to be woman in the male-dominated maker community. We're discussing our experiences and observations since becoming a part of this content creator/maker space. Plus hear about Erin's fun week

Prepping for Holiday Content

Nov 8th, 2018 44m 21s

We are discussing how we prepare for the holidays in terms of content creation. Do we plan projects far in advance? Do we fly by the seat of our pants? Both? We're chatting about it all.

Dream Jobs: Our Goals and Ambitions for the Future

Nov 1st, 2018 47m 7s

We are chatting about our goals and ambitions for the future and where we hope blogging will lead us. We're also discussing all of the other ways we could use the skills we've learned to spin off into different careers if we ever choose to.

Things We Suck At (But We Do Them Anyway)

Oct 25th, 2018 38m 2s

We're chatting about things we suck at (involving making) but we do them anyway. Sloppy woodworking? Check. Messy paint jobs? Check. Failure to clean up after projects? Check. Hear what we could stand to improve but we do them either out of nec

Using Our Platforms for a Good Cause

Oct 18th, 2018 38m 20s

Today we are talking about ways that we try to use our skills and platforms for a good cause. Community outreach is important to us and we try to get involved and use the platform we have grown in order to help promote the causes we care about.

Collaborating with Other Content Creators

Oct 11th, 2018 48m 2s

In this episode, we're discussing all of the different ways content creators collaborate and cross-promote with each other, as well as the reasons why collaborating is beneficial.

Our One Year Podcast Anniversary! Favorite Moments & Episodes From the Last Year

Oct 4th, 2018 45m 54s

It's our 1 year "podiversary"! We're reflecting on our favorite moments and episodes from the past year, and chatting about our goals for the future.

The Pros & Cons of Social Media

Sep 20th, 2018 50m 19s

Social media can be a blessing and a curse. We're chatting about what we love about it and what we hate about it. Plus hear our weekly mom fails, fun facts, and high fives of the week!

Copying Vs. Being Inspired By Something

Sep 13th, 2018 46m 43s

We're discussing copying vs. being inspired by something, particularly as content creators. We're sharing our opinions and experiences, and what we believe to be best practices. Plus hear our mom fails and high fives of the week!