Amuse Bouche Episodes

Jan. 21, 2022

Amuse Bouche #24 - Stories from a Tribute Concert

This week, I had the hilarious experience of attending a tribute concert. Yes, a Jimmy Buffet tribute concert. It was a gift to my Dad for Christmas and it was highly entertaining. If you've never been to the Fireside The...

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Jan. 14, 2022

Amuse Bouche #23 - Superintendent Search

We took a little holiday and New Year's break to re-group, but I'm back with my favorite type of episode - a good old fashioned rant. Ok, it's meant to inspire you and inform you to take a bit of …

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Dec. 17, 2021

Amuse Bouche #22 - I Let my Kids Decorate my Tree

Does it make you crazy to see a tree with mis-matched ornaments, awkwardly strung ribbon and some mysterious tinsel in various places? Well, if it does, don't come over to my place because I let me kids decorate the tree! …

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Dec. 3, 2021

Amuse Bouche #21 - It's Christmas Concert Season

Yes, I kept calling it a pagent throughout the episode...because ya know what, it sounds fancier. It's Christmas Concert Season and it is so very fun! This year, I had front row seats and got to see all the various …

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Nov. 26, 2021

Amuse Bouche #20 - Keeping up with Trends in Traditions

If you have a keen eye, you may have noticed that we skipped a number in the episode titles. You're right! But this is actually the 20th episode, I am just fixing an error made back at episode #3. Now, …

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Nov. 19, 2021

Amuse Bouche #18 - Reflecting on Brats

What the heck do I mean by reflecting on brats? Well, we're coming up on our 100th episode of Dinner plus Drinks and Nick and I have been reflecting on a lot of discussions over the last 100 episodes. So, …

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Nov. 5, 2021

Amuse Bouche #17 - And Just Like That

I had plenty of articles to chat about on this week's Dinner plus Drinks, so I'm sharing one of the extra's here. Have you seen that you can rent a one night stay in Carrie Bradshaw's brownstone!? Drool over the …

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Oct. 29, 2021

Amuse Bouche #16 - Why do we love Serial Killers?

It's Halloween weekend and I've got murder on the mind! Ok, not like that, but I do love a good true crime story or podcast....like so many others. A few things referenced in this episode are being shared below. Make …

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Oct. 15, 2021

This is for the 90's Kids - Amuse Bouche #15

It's spooky season and I am basically spending 12 minutes reminiscing on my college years. Because those were the years of my very finest Halloween costume creations. I wanted to release this episode now, so you still had ti...

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Oct. 9, 2021

It's Wedding Season? - Amuse Bouche #14

Ok, it's not quite what you might consider wedding planning season, but for me, weddings are on the brain! I am helping a family member plan their wedding this week (as they visit from out of state) so we've been …

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Oct. 1, 2021

A Lack of Stamina - Amuse Bouche #13

No, it's not exactly what you're thinking. Get your mind out of the gutter. Listen in to hear about an article that was able to pinpoint exactly how I have been feeling. Find the original article here: https://thestripe.com...

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Sept. 17, 2021

It's (almost) my Birthday! - Amuse Bouche #12

It's my birthday! Ok, not quite yet, but it's in just a few days. I'm taking a quick walk down memory lane of my top 5 favorite birthday parties. Plus, sharing a few fun birthday traditions that you can start …

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Sept. 11, 2021

Dance of the Lemons Part 2 - Amuse Bouche #11

I'm wrapping up my chat about public schools and a bit about the documentary Waiting for Superman . But it's always great to see the other side and this article was helpful in doing such: Harvard Educational Review

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Sept. 3, 2021

Dance of the Lemons - Amuse Bouche #10

It's back to school time and it is a lot. As I was panicking about my son's first year of full-day classes in our local public school, my Father-in-Law introduced my to a documentary that fascinated (and horrified) me. I'm …

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Aug. 27, 2021

Thrift Store Finds - Amuse Bouche #9

I admit, it's a long one. But man, if you like thrifting (or want to like thrifting) this one is for you! I'm sharing some of my latest thrift store finds and a few quick tips on shopping at a …

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