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Your new favorite mother-daughter duo talking about things (that aren’t things) together and with special guests. Join Courtney Carver and Bailey Carver talking about simplicity, wellness, happiness and secrets to living a life you love. Plus, we'll be interviewing amazing humans about how to live a meaningful life.
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203. Project 333: The right approach for your personality
In today's conversation, Courtney and Bailey delve into Project 333 – a minimalist fashion challenge that Courtney started in 2010. In this episode, Courtney and Bailey explore various approaches to Project 333. Also, a new season of Project 333 starts on April 1st. If you're interested in downsizing your wardrobe, this episode is a great starting point!
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Favorite Things Bailey:
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
Magnolia Parks
Favorite Things Courtney:
Hand strap for Kindle
First Pilates class with Bailey
Episode Notes and Resources:
Pilates
Project 333 challenge, course and book
Project 333 Challenge: 3 Methods To Help You Get Started
Project 333: A Little Guide To Help You Get Started
Courtney’s blog archive
Soul & Wit episodes about Project 333:
Episode 14: Project 333
Episode 53: Helping You Create Your Project 333 Capsule Wardrobe (step-by-step)
Episode 158: Simplify Your Wardrobe
PATREON:
Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.
Where you can find us:
Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com
Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
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202. Quarterly Q&A Episode
In this episode, Courtney and Bailey host their first Q & A of 2024. They answered questions about decluttering, mindset shifts, minimalism & kids, Courtney's new book Gentle, work routines, creative anxiety, Project 333, favorite books and more. If you're in the mood for a lighthearted conversation, this episode is perfect for you!
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Favorite Things Bailey:
Central 9th Market Super Bowl wings and sandwich platter
More is More by Molly Baz
Favorite Things Courtney:
New pilates socks that are covered in hearts
Green juice & making juice
Episode Notes and Resources:
Episode 136: Q & A: How To Slow Down, Find a Book Club and Breaking The Tie Between Worth and Work
Béis Carry-On Roller
Samsonite Carry-On Luggage
Quince Carry-On Luggage
Clean Skin Club Towels
Briogeo Hair Care
Courtney’s favorite book of the year: A Little Life
Bailey’s favorite books of the year: One in a Millenial and Shark Heart: A Love Story
PATREON:
Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.
Where you can find us:
Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com
Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
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201. What We’ve Been Watching Recently
In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share some recent TV and movie updates. If you're looking for something to watch, this episode is for you! Between being a little cooped up during the winter, and a lot of hours spent on planes, they’ve compiled a watchlist that will keep you entertained.
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Favorite Things Bailey:
Lemon Ginger tea
People from my Neighborhood: Stories
Favorite Things Courtney:
Shazam App
Finished the new book!
Episode Notes and Resources:
Powell’s Books
The Vow
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey
Under the Banner of Heaven
The Morning Show
Ted Lasso
Couples Therapy
Lessons in Chemistry
Black Cake
Queer Eye Season 8
Survivor
Serving the Hamptons
Griselda
The Flatshare
Feud
The White Lotus
Sundance Film Festival
Dumb Money
Shortcomings
Nyad
Past Lives
Good Grief
Puppy Love
Real Women Have Curves
Barbie
My Octopus Teacher
Wonder
Love Again
Our Friend
Sitting in Bars with Cake
PATREON:
Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.
Where you can find us:
Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com
Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
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200. What we've learned through 200 episodes on the S+W pod
Join Courtney and Bailey as they celebrate the 200th episode of the Soul & Wit podcast! In this episode, they share what they've learned from the podcast process. Lessons discussed include: not needing a lot to get started, the unexpected longevity of the project, running out of creative ideas (and getting new ideas), their community of kind listeners, and more. Finally, this is a great episode for anyone who is thinking about starting a podcast or new creative endeavor.
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Favorite Things Bailey:
Mini flower bouquets at Trader Joe’s
Floss picks
Favorite Things Courtney:
Zumba
Spotify Daylists
Episode Notes and Resources:
The Tracy Anderson Method
PATREON:
Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.
Where you can find us:
Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com
Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
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199. Five 10-Minute Decluttering Projects
In this episode, Courtney and Bailey share 5 decluttering projects that you can do in 10-minutes or less. Project ideas include decluttering your purse or handbag, the duplicates, your inbox, and more.Listen in for our decluttering ideas and tips on how to declutter without getting overwhelmed.
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Favorite Things Bailey:
One in a Millenial by Kate Kennedy
Taper candles at dinner
Favorite Things Courtney:
My return to T’s tea shop in amsterdam
Audiobooks on Spotify
Episode Notes and Resources:
The Vow
PATREON:
Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.
Where you can find us:
Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com
Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
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198. New Books For A New Year + What We Are Reading Right Now
In this episode, Courtney and Bailey are talking about one of their favorite topics – books. They discuss new books for the new year, what they are reading, new release books they are excited to read, and more. Think of this episode as your book guide for 2024!
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Favorite Things Bailey:
Embracing a marinade
Tote from Salted Books
Favorite Things Courtney:
The new feature on StoryGraph you shared with me
The fact that when we share this episode, my jetlag will be long gone!
Episode Notes and Resources:
Recently Read
Bailey
Alone With You In The Ether by Olivie Blake
Paved Paradise by Henry Grabar
Under the Influence by Noelle Crooks
Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn
Courtney
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown
Help Yourself By Curtis Sittenfeld
Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop
New Release Books We Are Excited For
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
That Sucked, Now What by Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid Jan 30th
Good Material by Dolly Alderton Jan 30th
Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renee Watson Feb 13th
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang Feb 27th
Somehow: Thoughts on Love by Anne Lamott Apr 11th
Funny Story by Emily Henry Apr 23rd
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune May 7th
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan June 4th
Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter June 4th
One Star Romance by Laura Hankin June 18th
Linh Ly is Doing Just Fine by Thao Votang Jul 23
The Pairing by Casey McQuinston Aug 11th
Books From the Archives We Are Excited For
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee
One By One by Ruth Ware
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Rebecca, Not Becky by Christine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene
The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
Book(ish) People to Follow
Mychal
Nnenna
Taylor from Books With Tay
Famous People Reading
Little Free Library
I like following publishers like Penguin Random House and Reeses Book Club and Book Of The Month for good recommendations and book memes.
PATREON:
Support us on Patreon here! You will get access to a new monthly bonus episode and we’ll send you a love letter.
Where you can find us:
Bailey: @beautifuldetour or www.beautifuldetour.com
Courtney: @bemorewithless or www.bemorewithless.com
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Customer Reviews
Enjoyable!
I truly enjoy listening to this podcast. I love how you two feed off of each other. I especially like the favorite things and the book reviews. Thanks for this.
Simplify
Love this podcast!! Their favorites things are my favorite. They are down to earth affordable or free recommendations on how to simplify my life which i love. Love all their book rec’s. I’ve read a bunch they suggested and have loved them all. Look forward to it every week!
Soul and Wit
I look forward every Monday to listening to C & B mother/ daughter duo's Soul & Wit Podcast. So enjoy their cheerful banter which reminds me of the relationship I have with my adult daughter! Best Friend forever! Thanks for always keeping it light, cheerful and fun!! Maria