G is for Gather

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY! : https://kingsumo.com/g/3zj0oe1/the-roamies-with-slap-ya-mama Your best travel souvenirs aren’t magnets, they’re the habits you bring home. We’re taking “G for Gather” and turning it into a real plan for warmer, easier hosting, especially outdoors. We start with gardens because botanical gardens and arboretums teach you how a space can slow you down, tell a story, and make people feel grounded. From memorable garden visits to lessons picked up from people we meet on the road, we share how we’re translating travel inspiration into our own yard in Waco, one small decision at a time. Thank you to Slap Ya Mama for sponsoring this episode and for the generous GIVEAWAY - ENTER NOW! https://kingsumo.com/g/3zj0oe1/the-roamies-with-slap-ya-mama PREVIOUS EPISODES and MENTIONS IN THIS EPISODE: Episodes 171-175 Starts at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/10427895 Bucharest Gardens Episode 224: https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/14820594 Burgie House and Arboretum: https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/15845252 Clark Gardens in Mineral Wells, TX: hhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/15845252 Slap Ya Mama Belize episodes 251 + https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/17392667 A is for AirBnb Decluttering starts with Episode 46 + : https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/3413764 Robyn Chubey: https://www.instagram.com/life_of_glow/ Robyn’s Book Gasther Together: https://amzn.to/4tAqgSR Then we get practical about the project that’s becoming the heart of our outdoor hosting: our historic late-1800s gazebo renovation. We talk about what’s finished, what’s still in progress, and the big lesson we’re learning the hard way, deciding whether you’re restoring original history or replicating an old look with new materials. If you’re renovating anything, this part will save you stress, time, and money. From there, it’s all about simple outdoor entertaining tips that actually work: create one clear focal point, lean on lighting for instant ambiance, serve food that can sit and still taste great, and keep the drink station easy. We also go deep on gumbo culture, from dark roux and the Cajun Trinity to the very serious potato-salad-in-the-bowl tradition. You’ll hear a sneak peek from author Robin Tubi (Gather Together) on recipes that “weather well” outside, plus an interview with Jack Walker from Slap Your Mama on how a family gas station problem became a global seasoning brand, along with travel hacks for life on the go. If this resonates, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more travelers can bring the good stuff home. Wanna hit the road? Get 10% OFF your own roadsurfer adventure! https://link.roadsurfer.com/roamies CODE: ROAMIES10 And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and Rory The ROAMies Follow us at: http://www.TheROAMies.com @The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.