#178: March Problem Solved: Birthday Edition
Struggle Well School
Emily Thomas
5.0 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 25 March 2019
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
We answer all of the tough birthday questions this month, like: What do you do when you forget a birthday? What’s the deal with gift bags? Do you do the party drop-off move with your kids?
Rebecky has had a celebration breakthrough this year! She shared with us why it’s so important to celebrate yourself and how to not be weird about it. Em shares her go-to gift for girlfriends.
Also, Rebecky got some fly electronic accessories and we find out why Em is giving away her designer dog.
WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:-
why Emily’s dog is up for grabs
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a simple, quick way to let your friend’s know you’re thinking of them
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to give or not to give gift bags at kid’s parties
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inexpensive gift ideas
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our favorite ways to celebrate birthdays
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enjoying birthdays as adults
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making birthdays near holidays special without a lot of prep
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hacks on getting thoughtful gifts for loved ones (and Emily)
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the proper way to wish someone happy birthday in the social media age
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | My dear Rebecca, I gotta be honest |
| 0:15.0 | You post your cat on Instagram a little bit too often |
| 0:21.0 | You're always on vacation |
| 0:24.0 | and everybody knows that you sell lipstick. |
| 0:30.0 | Oh yeah Rebecca, Rebecca, you're such an awesome teacher. You tell me about technology. |
| 0:40.0 | Every brand new feature without you I don't know what I do about uploading new photos to my story |
| 1:04.4 | I can't believe you make me laugh so hard I split my pants. Oohoo |
| 1:07.0 | You always seem to get me smiling |
| 1:10.0 | Oohoo. |
| 1:11.0 | No matter what you do. I'd do I be the tailor, sweetie, |
| 1:17.0 | and Marilyn Madsen. You're the kind of friend with having |
| 1:21.0 | when I'm feeling down you're the one I call. |
| 1:25.0 | And it's problem solved. |
| 1:27.0 | Yeah, it's problem soft. |
| 1:37.0 | We've never met in person, |
| 1:39.0 | but I still know you so well. |
| 1:42.0 | You'd love your white furniture. |
| 1:45.0 | And groceries at your doorbell. |
| 1:47.0 | We've got matching spirit animals. |
| 1:50.0 | But we couldn't be more different if we tried |
| 1:54.0 | Oohhoo |
| 1:58.0 | You always seem to get me smiling |
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