Sarah's a seasoned shopper for secondhand clothes; Meagan gets overwhelmed sifting through racks to find treasures. In this episode Sarah shares the methodology and motives that drive her thrift hauls, shares some recent scores, and offers a few tips for secondhand success.Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Foraging Is Fun!
In our modern world we’ve become so accustomed to looking to the grocery store for food and the pharmacy for medicine that we sometimes forget: food and medicine are all around us! In this episode Meagan shares why she began foraging for wild plants in her forties, how she got started, where she goes to forage, safety practices, and how she uses the herbs, mushrooms and berries she finds.Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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At The Beach!
Sarah's house is a hop, skip, and jump from the Pacific Ocean. Meagan is a stone's throw from Lake Michigan. But each of these midlife ladies enjoys her own personal beach culture. In this episode Meagan and Sarah talk about how they "do" the beach, from floppy hats to favorite beverages, backpack chairs to beach reads. Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Solo Road Trips!
For decades, most of our longer car rides involved, at the very least, a spouse - and usually, a car full of kids as well. In midlife, Meagan and Sarah are leaning into more and more opportunities for solo car travel, and in this episode we discuss where we're going, what we're listening to, and where we're stopping along the way - as well as the midlife-lady lessons we're learning from leaning into those solo hours on the road.Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sarah Grows Avocados!
For most of us, avocados are a once-in-a-while treat. For Sarah - whose family became owners of three mature avocado trees when they moved into their current home - they're more akin to a lifestyle. In this episode, Sarah shares what she's learned about caring for avocado trees, how her family keeps up with a steady harvest April through December, and some of her favorite dishes to make with the avo-abundance.Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The midlife years bring opportunities for pleasures big and small, and hosts Sarah Powers and Meagan Francis, fortysomething moms and longtime podcasters, are here to discuss them all. From asking ourselves what leisure even means, to product deep-dives and exploring new hobbies, this show is all about discovering the pastimes and passions that make us tick - and that make midlife more fun.
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