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The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...October 14th
Featured Guest:
Brett Russo
Author of "The Underwear in My Shoe"
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
The Perfect Pumpkin Pie Martini
- 1/2 shot acuafaba (this is the liquid from canned garbanzo beans)… this is a mixologist secret used to create a frothy finish to your cocktail (and vegan alternative to using an egg white used in traditional bar mixology)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 shot amaretto (I used @disaronno_official by @missoni and I will keep the bottles on display after they have been enjoyed because they are gorgeous)!
-1/2 shot @fireballwhisky
-1 shot @ketelone_us Vodka
- shot of creamer (I used a vegan substitute of @oatly oat milk)
- tsp of cinnamon + sugar for the rim of your 🍸 glass
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
Ina Garten’s Modern Comfort Food
India Hicks and her mother Lady Pamela
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
Ask yourself...are you willing to invest regardless of the outcome?
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Baked By Melissa
One More Thing- Seema McGrath
Brett's favorite quality in a friend - Honesty
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...September 30th
Featured Guest:
Pamela Redmond
New York Times Bestselling Author
"Younger" & "Older"
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
A the seasons change...
Large sphere ice cube
1/4 glass of Widow Jane 10 year old bourbon
3 Luxardo maraschino cherries
Drizzle juice over whiskey
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
Put your oxygen mask on first so you can help others.
We all work very hard and although it is important to put money away for the future, it is equally important to set aside something for self care today- a chance to decompress and an opportunity to to take care of yourselves so we in turn can help others...and allow yourself to not only survive but thrive!
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Beyond Flowers and Food!
One More Thing- Seema McGrath
Pam's least favorite food- Popcorn
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...September 23rd
Featured Guest:
Melissa Clayton
CEO &Founder of Tiny Tags
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
Perhaps a snack with that cocktail?
Boom Chick Pop...Light kettle corn
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
Always keep cash on the sidelines!
It is absolutely imperative that business owners and individuals always have an emergency fund! As we have learned in 2020, emergencies can happen at any moment!
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Tiny Tags jewelry with a 10% HAPPIERHOUR code!
One More Thing- Seema McGrath
Melissa's first concert was Olivia Newton John-Xanadu
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...September 16th
Featured Guest:
Kate T. Parker
New York Times Bestselling Author
&
Owner/Photographer @ Kate T Parker Photography
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
"Screw top is where it's at"
350 liter bottles from White Hall Lane
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
Get Organized with The Home Edit
My Dad’s Turkey Chili from Souper Jenny
Drew Barrymore’s new talk show
Taylor Swift on the CMAs with Betty
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
How to save money in different ways..
Look beyond the fear of the unknown and recognize the importance of long term investments
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Tiny Tags jewelry with a 10% HAPPIERHOUR code!
One More Thing- Seema McGrath
Kate's favorite food - Bage
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...September 2nd
Featured Guest:
Atoya Burleson
Lifestyle Blogger & Podcast host of inSIDELINES
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
Scout and Cellar Clean Crafted Wine
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
Plan and Purpose
We all need a financial team and advisor behind us- guiding us to make the right decisions that support our goals.
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Meredith Masony's latest book-
"Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time"
One More Thing- Seema McGrath
Atoya's Motto:
FEAR stands for - False-Expectations-Appear-Real
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...September 9th
Featured Guest:
Brooke Markevicius
Founder and CEO of Allobee
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
Proseco Spritz
3/4 Proseco
1/4 Vermouth
lemon twist
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
Cobra Kai on Netflix
The Princess Bride Reunites September 13th at 6pm CST
Jane Fonda and Amber Valetta Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 8 p.m. What Can I Do?: My Path from Climate Despair to Action
The Boys on Amazon Prime
Glow Up on Netflix
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
Avoid scattered assets!
Keep track of where all of your money is!-especially when changing jobs! Be sure to roll everything into an IRA as we should invest on our retirement at any age.
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Little Words Bracelets with a 15% discount with code- MORPHMOM15
One More Thing- Seema McGrath
Brooke prefers the mountains to the beach!
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...August 26th
Featured Guest:
Missy Tannen
Co-Founder of Boll & Branch
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
Chocolate Martini
Unsweetened Almond Milk
2 scoops of organic peanut butter and chocolate protein
Blend with ice cubes
Add Vodka and Baileys
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
Ask Lisa — The Lisa Damour Podcast on Parenting
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
Mario Badescu The Essentials Set / 23
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Boll & Branch Eyelet Sheets with a 20%HAPPIERHOUR discount code!
One More Thing- Seema McGrath
Missy's idol is - Oprah
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...August 19th
Featured Guest:
Mara Davis
Talent Booker at Adult Swim [Originals]
Radio and Television Personality
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
The Tricky Tray
Heart shaped silicone ice trays
Fill with water
Add raspberries, blueberries and sliced cotton candy grapes
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
Baby Steps
As you decide how to repurpose your money during the pandemic it is important take it slowly and evaluate those things that are truly matter to you.
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Cartwright Bags with a $10 HAPPIERHOUR discount code!
"One More Thing"- Seema McGrath
Mara's Motto- "I won't back down"
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...July 29th
Featured Guest:
Cate Luzio
Founder and CEO of Luminary
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
Aperol Spritz
1/4 Aperol over ice
3/4 Proseco
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
Ben and Jerry’s recipe for cookie dough
Garlic Expressions from Fresh Market
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
Money Speaks One Language:
If You Save Me Today- I Will Save You Tomorrow
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Birch House Citronella Soy Candle
"One More Thing" -Seema McGrath
Cate Luzio's Motto: "Walk It Off
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...August 5th
Featured Guest:
Katye Stanzak
Founder of The Vault, The Project Physique
and coreRIDE
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
Marguerita in a Jelly Jar
2 parts Tequila aged in Bourbon
1 part Cuantro Orange Liquer
1/2 Fresh lime juice
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful
Organic Wine in a can: Scout & Cellar
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
Fiction: Financial Planning can be done occasionally
Fact: Financial Planning should be done consistently and always after a major life event.
Financial Wellness plays a critical role in your overall wellbeing:
emotional ,mental and physical health. We all need a Financial Plan to help navigate and avoid stress from the unknown!
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Illana Raia's new novel- "Etre, Girls, Who Do You Want To Be?"
The Happier Hour Tips
This Week on the Happier Hour...August 12th
Featured Guest:
Heather Lende
New York Times BestSelling Author
"I'll Have What She's Having" -Stefani Werring
"Summer Detox" Cocktail
Kevita Tart Cherry Kambucha
Full glass of ice
"Top Things You Need To Know "-Elizabeth Schulte Roth
She Ra and the Princess of Power
"Know Your Worth" -Kathleen Entwistle
Back to the Basics with your money!
Get an old fashioned spiral notebook and document where every penny goes.
The first step is "Knowing where your money is Going"
"Weekly Must-Haves" -New Jersey Family
Gilly's Organics
Know Your Worth
Weekly Top Financial Tips:
Kathy Entwistle
Private Wealth Advisor,
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
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BE "S.M.A.R.T" .Specific- your goal should be clear & specific Measurable- so you can track your progress+ stay motivated Achievable- realistic and attainable Relevant- that your goal is aligned with your values Time bound- a deadline to work towards your financial goals.
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HOW TO HANDLE CREDIT CARD DEBT Credit card debt is the number one obstacle to getting ahead financially. Those little pieces of plastic are so convenient to use, and it’s so easy to forget that’s real money we’re dealing with when we whip them out to pay for a purchase, large or small. Despite our good resolves to pay the balance off quickly, the reality is that we often don’t, and end up paying far more for things than we would have paid if we had used cash.
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PAY YOURSELF FIRST Think about setting up your paycheck to automatically direct some of your pay into a savings vehicle. By paying yourself first, and by doing it automatically, you will start to develop good money habits.Get involved now with the bigger picture when it comes to your money. Being part of the conversation means you have a voice, you have input and you have financial power to decide how you want to spend your money and live your life!
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SHORT-TERM vs LONG-TERM As moms, we are super busy. We are taking care of our kids, running the day to day operations of our household, volunteering in our community and/or keeping up with a career all while making sure we don’t lose our identity along the way . Often we are the ones who are making the purchases, have the greatest input on the buying decisions and managing the budget. What we don’t do very well is get involved in the long-term picture. This is a mistake. You have the ability to control your financial future and by getting involved with long term goals and there is a mindshift when you look at term money in the long-term. Often long-term money is the invested money and if you can look past short-term ways to preserve your money, you can start understanding how long-term ways to grow your money can benefit you and your family. By aligning this money to your goals you will make better decisions for you and your family going forward and you will have a greater piece of mind when thinking about your financial future!
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ALIGN YOUR MONEY WITH YOUR PERSONAL VALUES One tip I can give would be to only purchase products and services that line up with your values, beliefs and move you towards your overall vision for the future! This way you are ensuring a positive emotion about where you're directing your money to go!
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BENEFICIARIES Check the beneficiaries listed on all your IRA accounts/insurance/annuities.
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NEST EGG If your spouse works but you don’t you may be eligible for a spousal ira. This is a great way to start your own retirement nest egg!
Kathleen.Entwistle@morganstanleypwm.com
Instagram: @kathyentwistle
Favorite Things about Nantucket
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The beach! Any and all !!
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Millie's at sunset
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Jetties on the Beach
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Cisco Brewery
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Lola
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Summer House
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Brotherhood
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Straight Wharf
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Cru
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Drive on the beach at Great Pointe
HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
Just ask
Shark Tank Winner and Co-Founder of Solemates,
Monica Ferguson…
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Create an Executive Summary
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Write a Company Description
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Market Analysis - Research your industry, market and competitors
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SWOT Analysis - strengths, weaknesses, opportunity, threat
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competitors, geographic boundaries, types of customers you sell to, existing distribution channels, demographic data, market trends
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Determine your business and management structure - LLC vs. C Corp (consult an attorney)
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List the products or services that you are offering
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Describe your business marketing and sales strategy
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What is your sales and distribution setup, what geographic area do you sell to,
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branded website vs. marketplace vs. brick and mortar
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Describe your audience-population, demographics, income levels
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Identify your funding request-how much money will you need for 3-5 years
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Detail your financial projections - revenue +COGS
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Create an appendix that includes resumes and permits (optional)
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Consider hiring a professional or utilize internet resources to streamline your plan.
Contact Monica Ferguson for help thinking through an idea, for guidance through the strategic process to help you execute your vision
I'll Have What She's Having
Weekly Drink of The Week:
Stefani Werring
Mixologist, Realtor and Influencer
FROSE ALL DAY:
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- 1 bottle dry rosé wine
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-2 cups frozen strawberries
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-2 TBSP sugar in the raw mixed with 1/3 cup boiling water (to make simple syrup)
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-1/2 cup vodka
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-Pour rosé into ice cube trays and freeze overnight (or about 8 hours). Once rosé is frozen, mix all ingredients in blender/vitamix and enjoy!
MARGARITA:
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- Any brand of tequila. I love Corazon Single Barrel Reposado ($40) or Añejo ($45). These tequilas are aged in bourbon barrels.
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- Cointreau- orange-flavoured liqueur.
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- Fresh limes
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- Salt for rim
MICHELADA:
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- Any light Mexican beer. I love Corona, Sol, Pacifico, Modelo and Tecate.
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- Worcestershire Sauce
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- Fresh lime juice
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- Clamato Juice or Tomato Juice
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- Hot sauce of choice, I use Tabasco.
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- Tajin seasoning- a popular Mexican chili-lime seasoning (you can buy on amazon)
WHITE WINE SANGRIA INGREDIENTS:
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- 1 Bottle Sauvignon Blanc of choice (I’ll be using Kim Crawford)
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- 1 Bottle of Prosecco (I’ll be using LaMarca Prosecco)
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- Peach Schnapp’s liquor
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- Vodka of choice
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- Flavored seltzer of choice (I’ll be using black cherry)
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- diced fruit: I’ll be using fresh mango, raspberries and nectarines
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Mix all in a pitcher, add ice to your glass and serve with some of the fruit.
Instagram: @stefani_werring
Facebook: @Stefani Werring
Things You Need To Know
Weekly "Best of the Best" List:
Elizabeth Schulte Roth
Founder of 10 Things You Need To Know
July 21:
Matthew Rhys with Terry Gross on Fresh Air and Perry Mason
Lexicon for a Pandemic in The New Yorker
July 15th:
Here's how to figure out if you're a Kristy, Mary Anne, Stacey,Claudia or Dawn
The Chiffon Trenches by André Leon Talley
July 8th:
Double Up Plush Rush™ Tinted Lip Treatment from Butter
July 1st:
Hamilton—Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Lin Manuel Miranda
Randy Rainbow/Cover Your Freakin’ Face
Instagram: @Elizabethsroth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.s.roth
What We Are Listening To
Morphmoms are the best at multi-tasking – it’s pretty much a constant in our lives. So why not add a task to your list that you actually enjoy? Do you have a phone and some sort of head phones, then you are all set! Whether is is a book or a podcast, let’s get started! This week, we are going to give your our favorite podcasts to listen to while, of course, you are also doing something else!
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OFF THE GRAM – - Our favorite hosts, Jamie, Heidi, Christine, and Meaghan share their lives on social media with a combined quarter of a million followers each day. They are here to help you live your best life, channel your inner girlboss, and navigate the ever changing landscapes of wellness & social media. Each week we’ll be joined by a special guest to take a deep dive into a hot topic. We’re going to speak with fashion designers, celebrity trainers, CEO’s, and all kinds of bad-ass women! Just like you!
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The Shrink Next Door --This is the story of a doctor/patient relationship that lasts over 3 decades but goes all wrong; a psychiatrist allegedly uses power and control to manipulate his patients for his own personal gain, including a prominent New Yorker who happens to live next door to the writer of this podcast. You will not believe this saga, but yes it really happened!
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In the Dark (2ndseason) - - I’ll admit, this is very long, but well worth it. This podcast explores the legal odyssey of Curtiss Flowers, who was accused of shooting four people outside a furniture store in Mississippi in 1996. He has been tried six times but the case is still not over! The details about the criminal process in this Southern town and the potential of prosecutorial abuse is truly astounding.
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Second Life - - Delightful interviews by Hillary Kerr, co-founder of Who What Wear, with women (morphmoms really!) who have made major career changes and are thriving! This is one episode at a time, so no major time commitment.
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The Gladiator – - This podcast comes from The Boston Globe’s Spotlight team that investigated the sexual abuse case inside the Catholic Church. Now this team takes a deep look into the life of Aaron Hernandez and his terrible crimes. This podcast not only looks into Hernandez’ troubling life, but also asks questions about football and the possible part that it played in how his life unraveled, including the part that CTE may have played. Whether or not you are a football fan, this is worth listening to, but be prepared to be unsettled.
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The Daily - - A 5 day a week, 20 minute podcast that goes into depth about one particular news story. A great listen while driving to work or after a school drop off. Hosted by New York Times journalist, Michael Barbaro, the podcast is based on interviews by Times reporters and is a perfect way to learn more about some of the most current and prominent news stories; great conversational tone and easy to listen to.
8 Ways to Give Back
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month - Donate gift cards to those in need. Info:
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Take on Global Warming, small steps lead to big action - ideas for getting the whole family involved at climatekids.nasa.gov
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Save some of Australia’s precious natural resources and adopt an Australian animal through the World Wildlife Fund www.worldwildlife.org/gifts
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Give Blood! There always a need - find a blood drive near you through Red Cross
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Still want to bake after the holidays are over? Bake and donate your goods to a local food pantry
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Birthday Wish - Donate a birthday party to a foster child -
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Clean out your closets and donate your unwanted clothes and household items
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Warm up a few tummies and hearts this winter. Go to soupsisters.com and sign up for an event near you!
Top 10 TV Shows We Can't Wait To Binge-Watch
The Morning Show (Apple TV)
Turn (Netflix)
The Wire (HBO)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Schitt's Creek (Netflix)
The Last Kingdom (Netflix)
Bodyguard (Netflix)
Top 10 Golden Globe Winners We Can't Wait to Watch
1917 (Movie)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Movie)
Fleabag. (Amazon)
Succession (HBO)
Parasite (Movie)
Judy (Movie)
Rocketman (Movie)
The Crown (Netflix)
Chernobyl (HBO)