277. Our freezer disaster, upping my iron, and Jesse's 44th birthday

Join Jesse and I this week as we bring you a mix of newsy updates and intriguing tidbits that spark some lively discussions! We reflect on Jesse's recent 44th birthday, diving into how the world has changed since he was born at just 27 weeks. The advancements in technology are astounding, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this!

We also explore the fun topic of birthday candles. Did your family recycle them? This light-hearted conversation spirals into a discussion about frugality and the limits some of us draw in our quest to save money. I invite you to write in with your own thoughts because I am curious: are there things that you would never do just to save a buck? I’ll share my own frugality lines, and I would love to hear yours!

I also have some exciting updates from our InsideTracker experience, including a tip about vitamin D that could change the game for Jesse, and as an added bonus, I share my excitement about a highly anticipated book that I just picked up from the library - Kristin Hannah’s novel The Women. I also provide some updates on my thoughts on Hannah Brencher’s The Unplugged Hours, which I mentioned last episode. Tune in as we discuss these topics and more, and, again, please be sure to share your thoughts on our discussions because we are eager to hear from you!

In This Episode

[0:35] - This episode touches upon various updates.

[1:53] - I spark a discussion about reusing birthday candles based on a meme I shared on Instagram.

[3:57] - After having glued a birthday candle back together, I reflect on when frugality goes too far.

[6:13] - Are there people who enjoy spending money?

[9:24] - Hear about Jesse's premature birth story.

[11:29] - Jesse was in the NICU for a couple of months and later developed lung and eye issues due to his premature birth.

[13:12] - Gaining weight was difficult for Jesse, now similar to Silas.

[15:47] - A listener suggests that Jesse take vitamin K2 with vitamin D.

[17:42] - Under doctor’s care, slow-release iron with vitamin C aids absorption.

[19:28] - Hear about how, excited about a tax refund, Jesse and I once bought meat from a local farm.

[22:46] - Our freezer stopped, resulting in spoiled meat upon our return from a trip!

[24:52] - We had to refreeze everything, which worsened the smell, and eventually gave the freezer away.

[26:29] - I recently got The Women by Kristin Hannah from the library and am excited to read it!

[27:49] - The Unplugged Hours by Hannah Brencher challenges readers to stay unplugged for 1,000 hours.

[29:44] - I often feel distracted by political news, and The Unplugged Hours has inspired me to limit my phone usage habits.

[32:37] - My goal includes unplugged time throughout the day.

Links & Resources

Crystal Paine

InsideTracker

Instagram Post About Birthday Candles

Instagram Post of Newborn Jesse

Instagram Reel with Hannah Brencher

Books

The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah

The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World by Hannah Brencher

Social Media

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