Hey friends, we just have a quick message before our episode today.

We wanted to let you know that if you like the Girl Next Door Podcast, we think you'd love the Sarah R. Bagley podcast.

Sarah describes herself as a recovering perfectionist, and on each weekly episode, she chats with a different guest about their take on perfectionism and the value of living a B-plus life.

We love the honest conversation Sarah has with her guests about motherhood, creativity,

running a small business, finding the right career path, and just living a fulfilling

life.

And I actually discovered Sarah's podcast shortly after giving birth to Dashel.

I remember walking around our neighborhood with him and binge listening to Sarah's show.

It was as if I had a supportive and honest friend with me during that big transition of

becoming a mother and getting ready to go back to work. If you're new to Sarah's show,

we would recommend a recent interview that Sarah did with Tanya of Inkwell Press, who makes

amazing day planners. Sarah has also interviewed Elise Cripe, and you know we're

big fans. And Kelsey and I have actually both had the opportunity to be a guest on Sarah's show,

and we've become internet friends. We cannot wait to someday meet in person. So we hope you'll check

out the Sarah R. Bagley podcast. And now, on to our show.

You're listening to The Girl Next Door Podcast. I'm Kelsey. And I'm Erica. We're two next door neighbors who love a good chat and a good cocktail. We're inviting you to come

on in, have a drink, and stay a while. Hey, neighbor. Hey, neighbor. The holidays are upon us. And as much fun as the holidays are

and as much as we love them, they can be stressful with full calendars, gifts to buy,

and extra people to cook for. Yes. Plus we both have small children, which can add holiday

magic or holiday meltdown depending on the day. Exactly.

So on this episode, we're talking about how we are hoping to minimize stress this holiday season,

plus sharing the first Girl Next Door Gift Guide.

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