Month: August 2019

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Meeting Notes: Episode 21

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Another week, another episode! Thanks for tuning in again this week. Check out this week’s episode below if you haven’t already. Don’t forget we’re also on iTunes and you can download and subscribe there as well!

Fairy Tales Do Come True

We have to offer our biggest congratulations EVER to Ashley and Jared, who got married over the weekend in Rhode Island. Ashley looked like a PRINCESS. Honestly, we feel like we’re friends with them, we’ve watched them from the first day of Paradise and have been following their love story as it grew into this.

Perfection

In other Bachelor in Paradise news, we’re feeling like Caelynn is revealing more of her true colors than she did on Hannah’s season and we are starting to realize that she’s a little more manipulative than she lets on. While we can’t excuse Blake’s behavior, and we do agree that he wasn’t treating the ladies with respect, we DO NOT like the way Caelynn has handled the situation in paradise. We will have to see how this continues to unfold.

A Love Square?

What kind of world do we live in that Brody Jenner, Kaitlynn Carter, Miley Cyrus, and Liam Hemsworth would all be involved in tabloid drama within the same week? Recently, Brody and Kaitlynn announced their separation. We can’t call that a divorce because apparently they were never really married. Just last week, Liam and Miley announced they were separating. Over the weekend, these pictures surfaced…

No matter what the situation, is it ever in good taste to be kissing someone else a few days after you announce your separation with your husband? We think no.

Never Trust Instagram

We all know about Photoshop, Facetune and filters. They are EVERYWHERE on Instagram. But this article about how people are creating a super misleading photo might take the cake!

Not only are we being exposed to new locations around that world that are being overrun by tourists, but now those locations aren’t even REAL? Can we trust ANYTHING anymore??

Kate Middleton – Goddess

Kate showed up to a charity boat race in a striped peplum top and pants; however, she quickly changed in to something more appropriate for a boat race. Check out the pictures below, and admire how incredibly FLAWLESS this woman is.

(Photos: Chris Jackson/Getty)

It’s not typical for royal women to wear shorts, but it’s also not breaking any rules. Usually, it’s young boys that wear shorts and in the past, Kate’s worn jeans at this event. We think this look is absolutely perfect and not only do we admire her, but we wish we looked this amazing in a baseball cap, shorts, and sneakers.

You Need to Calm Down…Fall!

Okay guys, there’s a lot of debate about what exactly needs to calm down. Fall? People who like fall? Seasons? People who rush holidays? Pumpkin spice? The Ladies all have varying opinions on this controversial topic.

What we can all agree on is that people need to stop trying to rush us on to the next holiday. It is unequivocally TOO SOON to start bringing out Halloween costumes, cranberry sauce, and Christmas trees.

Let us know what YOU think about the arrival of fall and the pumpkin spice season!

The Ladies Recommend…

Libraries! Okay, hear us out. Chrissy Teigen recently went on social media praising the versatility of libraries. We SO support libraries. If you don’t know much about libraries, this video is for you…

Once you’ve got the basics down, you can start to enjoy the library. If you’re already a library connoisseur, this video may be more interesting to you…

Nursery Rhymes with Carrie

This week, Carrie refrains from scaring us to death and instead chose to share the origins and meaning being Humpty Dumpty. Now, you probably already picture this in your mind as an egg. The question is WHY considering it never says in the rhyme that this has anything to do with an egg. This one has a bunch of different ideas behind it. Check out this article HERE for even MORE.

Boys Boys Boys

We wrapped up this week talking about ALL things boys. Harry Styles turns down Prince Eric. Who would be better for it anyway? We had several ideas but would LOVE to hear what you think!

We’re going to a Backstreet Boys concert on Sunday and we cannot WAIT to share with you how it was. Meghan and Sam are going to see the Jonas Brothers in a couple weeks too. It is a boyband-palooza around here!

Thanks for tuning in this week! Next week, we’ve got BOYBANDS on the brain and new wind from La Grand Verre to taste and share with you! Use the link below to get your own La Grand Verre wine samples and try it out for yourself!

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Meeting Notes: Episode 20

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It’s meeting TWENTY! Whoo! Thanks for sticking with us and listening! If you haven’t listened yet, check it out below! Also, don’t forget you can find us on iTunes and subscribe there, if that’s your preferred app for podcast listening!

This week, Carrie and Sam were on their own while Meghan and Nicole enjoyed some family vacation time!

Too Young for Hair Dye?

Jessica Simpson recently came under fire for letting her seven year old daughter dye her hair. Carrie and Sam decided there is NO reason for people to be upset about this. SHe’s old enough to ask, she dyed on the ENDS of her hair, and since her hair is blonde, no bleaching necessary. Honestly, we love it. You do you, girl.

In response to all the criticism, the singer Pink got involved. Pink is a longtime hater of internet parent trolls. She consistently stands up to them and herself. Her response? She dyed her 8 year-old daughter’s hair blue to support Maxwell and Jessica.

Now, the only difference is that it’s Willow’s ENTIRE head of hair, instead of Maxwell’s ends…but really, why do we hate on this internet? And not to go all feminist on you, but do we care when boys dye their hair? Do we care when they get haircuts OR leave their hair to grow long? No we do not. Leave these girls (and their mamas!) alone.

Roadtrip!

Imagine thinking your four children are safe at home when in reality, they’ve stolen the car and are off on a 600 mile road trip. That’s exactly what happened to a family in Australia. This led Carrie and Sam to talk about a time Sam was involved with a moving car when she was kid. How old were you the first time you got behind the wheel of a car (alone?) We know there are different laws in different states. Were you following the law or did you break it? We would love to hear your stories!

Where Do Maps Come From?

The Australian road trip led to this question because Carrie shared that she struggled to use her phone GPS while away on vacation and then didn’t have a map available to help her out! We’ve become SO reliant on GPS that talks to us, updates, and can continually guide us on our travels, that we don’t often find maps in cars anymore. Nicole teaches map elements to her fourth grade students, but their experiences reading and using maps are limited in school and nonexistent outside of school thanks to technology.

Nowadays, we know cartographers use satellite images to make maps. Using views from above, and new technology, maps are pretty accurate. But what about BEFORE satellites, drones, and computers? How were maps made then? Here’s a great video to summarize the history of maps (and why we shouldn’t trust them AT ALL.)

Hot Dog Ice Cream is Real

Candied hot dog pieces, hot dog sweet cream, Spicy Dijon gelato, and a cookie bun…the people at Oscar Mayer believe that this combination of invented items that is allegedly edible actually would appeal to customers on National Ice Cream Day in New York City. And while we’re sure there were some brave souls that took the plunge, we are also sure it was NOT because they actually planned on enjoying hot dog ice cream sandwiches. It was more to say they did it. Check out the tweet below to get a picture of this vile product AND let us know if you would EVER eat a hot dog ice cream sandwich.

History’s Mysteries

There are some things in the distant past, and more recent past, that we do not have answers to. The reasons why vary, but the interest, lore and legend that surround these mysteries are appealing to history buffs everywhere. When you think of history’s greatest mysteries, you probably wonder…who WAS Jack the Ripper? Is there REALLY a big pit of money buried on Oak Island? WHEN did Elvis actually die? Did Hitler ACTUALLY escape?

75 years ago, Anne Frank and her family were somehow betrayed and discovered by the Nazis. The case is cold, as no one who was involved is able (or maybe willing?) to tell the story. Anne’s diary has become a literary staple, reminding everyone of the way that young, beautiful life was taken so cruelly during the Holocaust. A new team of investigators is attempting to determine how her family was discovered. You can check out the article HERE on National Geographic.

The question that we have to ask ourselves is why do we want to solve these mysteries? What will we gain? How will it help us? We have to wonder these things as we try to find the answers.

The conversation about Anne Frank reminded Sam of a documentary she watched called “The Accountant of Auschwitz.” Check out the trailer below.

Reboots in the 90210

Reboots are a THING. We’ve got ALL KINDS of TV shows coming back for more. Typically, each show finds a way to be a continuation of the story line from before; however, the 90210 reboot is doing things a little differently. Check out the trailer, listen to why Sam and Carrie are confused, and then let us know what YOU thought about the premiere.

Nursery Rhymes with Carrie

This week Carrie broke down the nursery rhyme “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary” and made us all feel a little creeped out!

Mary Tudor, or Bloody Mary, is the Mary believed to be referenced in this nursery rhyme. Mary was a staunch Catholic, and spent most of her reign rooting out Protestants and persecuting them. It’s believed that about 300 people were killed by Mary during her rule.

The real question is HOW IN THE WORLD did this become a song we teach kids?

Thank you SO MUCH for listening to this week’s episode! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@ladiesaux4) and Facebook AND subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or iTunes!

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Meeting Notes: Episode 19

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We’re moving on up in the world! No longer are the ladies on SoundCloud. We’re making it easier for you, our listeners, and are now on Spotify AND iTunes! Check us out below!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meeting-19-disney-not-for-millennials-amanda-knox-crowd/id1474157542?i=1000445869535

An Apple a Day…

You’ve been eating apples entirely wrong. Did you know you’re supposed to eat the core AND the seeds? Nicole explained why scientists think that eating the entire apple is better for you than tossing the middle away. We aren’t sure we’d try this, but it could be the way of the future!

Disney World: The Happiest Place on Earth?

Not if you’re one mom who posted a RANT on Instagram about how terrible it was that childless people and Millennials get to go to Disney World. The incident happened back in September but it’s just recently gone viral. While we find A LOT of things wrong with the horrible things this woman said, the most important part of all this is to remember that she was upset because her kid had to wait in line for a Mickey soft pretzel. Once you hear our reactions, what do you think? Do you agree with us? We think perhaps this woman should be banned from Disney for her less than happy attitude.

Wedding Crowdfunding?

Let’s just start with this: there are VERY VERY VERY few circumstances when asking strangers to donate money so you can throw a wedding are appropriate. So when Amanda Knox (famous for being accused, convicted, acquitted, convicted, and acquitted again of her roommate’s murder) posted asking for help, people were not happy. Was it her history that bothered people? Was it the fact that she just traveled to Italy and that money could have been spent towards a wedding? Was it that she and her fiancee are planning an elaborate extraterrestrial themed wedding instead of just a small ceremony and backyard barbecue? Yes. Yes to all the things. What do you think? What is an appropriate way to ask for money for your wedding? Is this an overreaction or did she do the wrong thing?

If you need (or want) more information on Amanda Knox, check out THIS ARTICLE on Marie Claire that also shares the trailer for the Netflix documentary.

The Worst Possible Time

We’ve all been there. You are standing helplessly by as someone you know (and maybe love) is doing something at absolutely the worst possible time and you are powerless to stop it. You know everyone is staring (and judging) but what can you do? You’re annoyed, embarrassed, and frustrated. If you can think of a time this happened to you, you can definitely relate to this photo of Princess Claire and Belgium’s Prince Laurent who took a phone call during the national anthem which was being played as part of a military parade.

What’s the most cringeworthy thing you’ve seen done at a very inopportune time? Share with us!

Parents are Humans Too

We just want to thank Snooki for keeping it SO real and posting a picture that we at The Ladies Auxiliary can totally relate to.

She got a LOT of heat for this photo and honestly, we don’t get it. Some days, this is just what being a mom looks like.

Nursery Rhymes with Carrie

When you have kids, or spend time with kids, suddenly the nursery rhymes of your own childhood are pulled from the depths of your memory to be shared again. Unfortunately, they often get stuck there, ear-worms that float around in your brain ALL DAY LONG. The more you think about them, the more confused you become. Your brain begins to analyze the words, the motives, the lessons. Well, Carrie is here to help and she’s starting with “The Three Little Kittens.” Here is the full text of the poem just in case you haven’t heard it, or it’s been awhile:

The three little kittens, they lost their mittens,
And they began to cry,
“Oh, mother dear, we sadly fear,
That we have lost our mittens.”
“What!   Lost your mittens, you naughty kittens!
Then you shall have no pie.”
“Meow, meow, meow.”
“Then you shall have no pie.”

The three little kittens, they found their mittens,
And they began to cry,
“Oh, mother dear, see here, see here,
For we have found our mittens.”
“Put on your mittens, you silly kittens,
And you shall have some pie.”
“Purr, purr, purr,
Oh, let us have some pie.”

The three little kittens put on their mittens,
And soon ate up the pie,
“Oh, mother dear, we greatly fear,
That we have soiled our mittens.”
“What, soiled your mittens, you naughty kittens!”
Then they began to sigh,
“Meow, meow, meow,”
Then they began to sigh.

The three little kittens, they washed their mittens,
And hung them out to dry,
“Oh, mother dear, do you not hear,
That we have washed our mittens?”
“What, washed your mittens, then you’re good kittens,
But I smell a rat close by.”
“Meow, meow, meow,
We smell a rat close by.”

We theorize about the poem, but here’s another interpretation of what might have happened to those mittens…

The Bachelorette: Finale Recap

We all watched. We had out hearts broken right along with Peter and Tyler and Hannah. We felt like this was definitely one oft he craziest finales in Bachelorette history so we knew we had to bring in two Bachelorette experts, Ms. Carole and Amanda to help us analyze what really went down on finale night. They did a GREAT job summarizing what happened and sharing their opinions!

We don’t have much more to say about any of this, except if your greatest accomplishment to date is a dog food jingle, you can’t expect her dad to be TOO excited about your prospects. And leave it Bachelor nation to go digging up the commercial. Here it is, for your viewing pleasure…

With Jed out of the picture, our girl Hannah can move on to bigger, better, dreamier things like…

Tyler. Honestly, there is no bad ending here. Tyler gets back together with Hannah? Win. Tyler becomes the Bachelor? Win. We are all for any of these scenarios. We love Tyler and Hannah so much, we just want them both to be happy and we want to see MORE MORE MORE of them.

In closing, thank you Hannah for being the BEST Bachelorette we have seen in a LONG LONG time. We had the best time watching you be unapologetically yourself this season and we hope you find happiness forever!

Thanks for joining us and a BIG thanks to our special interview guests! Don’t forget to find us on Spotify, iTunes, and social media and give us a follow. Cheers!

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