Do you prefer the book or the movie? We are discussing Bridget Jones’s Diary and this is special for us because it’s Tish’s first time reading the book! Join us as we cover the characters, weight loss, the importance of having close friends, and more book club questions!It goes without saying, but if you haven’t seen the movie or read the book you might want to skip this episode as it will contain spoilers!Thought of the Day:What is a creative way we can stay connected and inquire about someone’s life without adding pressure?📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future episodes!

Did you schedule a photo session for your Christmas or New Year's card? Tish is actually a (retired) photographer and in this episode she's giving us the inside scoop on how to have a successful photo session. We discuss how to choose a photographer, when to book, and helpful tips to get the best photo possible.Whether you want to be sure to capture the best image to send out to family and friends or just want to have a good photo to display at home, you won't want to miss this episode! Thought of the Day: Study the photographer's style and pick the one that most matches your preference.Links:PostableChatbooksMixtilesSmallwood📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future episodes!

Have you ever been shopping and as you get to the checkout counter you realize you have coupons to download? The anxiety of waiting for the app to load your coupons or download an app entirely is unbearable! But on the flip side, you don't want to miss out on all these great savings! In this episode, we are talking all things coupons, the shopping mistakes we’ve made, and tips for finding great deals.Thought of the Day:Use an extra email account or Google Voice phone number for all your sign-ups. That way you get the deals but can avoid the digital clutter.Links:FlippRakuten - Cash BackShop📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future episodes!

Welcome to our Halloween episode! It’s full of all things ghastly, ghostly, ghouls, goblins, and vampires. Are you someone who has a closet full of costumes and meticulously plans out your couple’s outfits? Or are you someone who has the best intentions but your plans always fall through?We hope you enjoy today's episode! 🎃Thought of the Day:Curb the munchies by buying full-size candy bars that you’ll be less likely to snack on. As an added bonus, you’ll get to be “that” house on the block!Links:Chasing FirefliesCostume Super CenterHalloween CostumesFloating CandlesThe "31 Nights of Halloween" on Freeform📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future episodes!

We are hitting that time of year when some major holidays are right around the corner! We just love switching the decor in our homes to season-specific decor! In this episode, we are talking about Halloween, fall, and Christmas decor, when to buy your decorations, and more holiday traditions. We are also tackling the pros and cons of real and artificial Christmas trees. (Weigh in with your own thoughts over on social! @uglyonadime) Thought of the Day:Buy decor once the stores put them out or you run the risk of not finding what you need.Links:At HomeWorld MarketKirkland's HomeFrontgateDanielle WalkerPanchos Cheese Dip 📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future episodes!

We are talking about all things homecoming! From big homecoming proposals, suits, dresses, dancing, and more! We can’t get enough and love these sorts of school events. We are discussing how homecoming has changed since we were in high school and what things you may need to plan for as a parent.Thought of the Day:Don’t wait to order a corsage and beware of untested florists! Many places get overwhelmed with orders around this time.Links:Texas MumsPocket BoutonnieresThe Showroom📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future episodes!

Do you have a problem with your closet? Is it overflowing with pieces of clothing you never wear or don’t fit anymore? You are in good company! Tish has needed to purge and clean out her closet but doesn’t know where to start. Luckily, we have style guru Jess with us to give us some helpful tips to make your closet feel like shopping at your favorite boutique.Giveaway:Are you ready for a 30x30 challenge?! Starting September 11-October 10 we challenge you to shop your closet! Pick 30 items from your closet that you will wear over the next 30 days. Undergarments, workout clothes, and jammies not included in the count unless you wear them as all day outfits. Learn to love the clothes you have and figure out where the gaps in your closet might be. Photograph outfits and post in your insta stories and tag us @uglyonadime for entries! Each entry gives you a chance to win a giveaway! Happy shopping your closet!Thought of the Day:The more stuff you have in your closet, the harder it is to get dressed. If you have a large closet or your closet is packed full of items, it’s important to rotate your current seasonal items in front to make it easier to get dressed.Links:Vuori Joggers  Jess’ WebsiteMeet Our Guest: Jess Dreyfus is a midlife content creator and style guru. She has her own personal styling business and social media consulting. Jess believes that you don’t need a big budget, a tiny waist, or a lot of clothes to look stylish.📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of our future episodes!

If you didn’t catch on from the title, we're chatting about a carnivore or animal-based diet in today's episode. We started following an animal-based diet for a little over two weeks at the time of this recording. We are sharing the difference between these two diets, some of the potential health benefits, and our own experiences from following them. We hope this episode is helpful! Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, a recommendation, or an endorsement of the carnivore or animal-based diet. This is just our experience.Thought of the Day: Before you start a diet, take time to understand the motivation and emotions behind your hunger and current eating habits.Links:Dr. Paul Saladino and the Animal-Based Diet Dr. Shawn Baker and the Carnivore DietLMNTHatch ClockLaura SpathMikhaila PetersonNutrition with Judy📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future episodes!

We are so excited to bring you this very special episode as my good friend, Lauren Tenney joins us! Lauren is an expert on all things boundary related so in this episode we are going to ask her some questions and get the scoop on the benefits healthy boundaries can have in your life. Thought of the Day: Expectations without communication are not fair. Other people are not mind readers, you have to tell other people your expectations to avoid resentment.Links:The Feeling WheelLauren’s WebsiteMeet Our Guest:Lauren Tenney is a writer, speaker, and mentor from Franklin, Tennessee. She is passionate about helping others see and experience a life of peace and freedom. Armed with tools she has used herself, Lauren has devoted her time to helping others make the shift from their old selves to one that is thriving. Learn more about Lauren on her Instagram!📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future episodes!

Can you believe that there are just a few weeks of summer before kids go back to school? If you are like us, you probably feel like summer came so quickly and was over too fast. Are you someone who is always stocking up on school supplies or someone who leaves it to the last minute? In this episode, we discuss getting ready for the transition to the school year, how our kids miraculously put holes in their clothes, and what shape pizza is cut on “Pizza Day!”Thought of the Day: Take your kid’s first day of school photo on a different day. This avoids all the first day of school stress to get out the door.Links:PlanetBoxHatch Clock📸 Follow us on Instagram🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future episodes!