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Welcome Home
by Kirsten & Graham
This is the Home-Ec class you wish you'd taken in school. Co-hosts Graham Smith and Kirsten Dunlap are two moms on a mission to help others create elegant, livable, welcoming homes. Join them as they interview experts, tackle specific challenges, and share their homemaking fails and successes. Real families, real budgets, real homes. Welcome Home!
Episodes
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REFUGE: a conversation with Director and Producer Din Blankenship
**An important note: This episode mentions the KKK in context of the documentary REFUGE.** In this special episode, Kirsten and Graham learn the true meaning of refuge from Din Blankenship, co-director and co-producer of the documentary REFUGE. The documentary is based in Clarkston, Georgia, a...
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G&K Talk Valentine's Day!
Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day, Groundhog Day, or Galentine's Day, this episode is for you! Kirsten and Graham talk Valentine's Day and share memories of other, less well known holidays in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Women, language and power with Dr. Susannah Baldwin
Communication is key, but how we as women use our words is just as important. Join Kirsten and Graham in conversation with Dr. Susannah Baldwin, communications coach and author of Women, Language and Power: Giving Voice to Our Ambition, and learn how to assert yourself in ways you never thought…
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2022's What's Hot and What's Not
We are talking all things 2022 in this year's episode of what's hot and what's not! From Pinterest to pizza cones, join Kirsten and Graham as they navigate new trends and share their thoughts on the newest obsessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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COVID Christmas: How to master holiday entertaining during the ongoing pandemic
The holidays are here, but so is COVID-19. Join us as Kirsten and Graham talk about the what's what of entertaining etiquette during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Do you have good taste?
We all have that one person in our life who is effortlessly fabulous, but how does she do it? Kirsten and Graham talk about good taste: what is it, who has it, and where to find it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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14,000 things to be happy about this Thanksgiving- an interview with Barbara Ann Kipfer
Kirsten and Graham are getting thankful with the help of one of Graham's favorite autors: Barabra Ann Kipfer. A woman of many words, Kipfer is the author of 14,000 Things to be Happy About, The Wish List, 4,000 Questions for Getting to Know Anyone and Everyone, and many more must-read books. Tune...
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A Welcoming Holiday Shopping and Gift Guide
Tis the season to start holiday shopping, and we've got you covered! Well, at least we hope we can help get you started. Today on Welcome Home, Kirsten and Graham share a hodgepodge list of 2021 holiday finds for friends and family of all ages, from silk pillowcases to dog park gift cards! Learn...
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Back on our broomsticks! Episode 171
After a year-and-a-half hiatus, Kirsten and Graham are finally back, and just in time for Halloween! Your favorite best friend duo chat about all things colonial, witchcraft and women with the Grounded Goodwife mother/daughter team, Velya Jancz-Urban and Ehris Urban. The Halloween enthusiasts…
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The Corony Awards! The Official Quarantine Awards Ceremony of the Welcome Home Podcast. Episode 170
Move over Oscar's, Tony's, Emmy's, Grammys, and Golden Globes, and join us as we honor the best and the brightest stars of our new social distancing lifestyle! Today on Welcome Home, we're looking for the silver lining in the middle of the Corona Virus Quarantine. We're taking a break from real...
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De-Cluttering During the Quarantine: Creating a Clutter Free House While We're Staying Home. Episode 169
When we taped this episode almost a month ago, we never could have imagined we'd be all be where we are today. However, in our quest to look on the bright side of things, we think this episode is actually quite timely. Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we chat with Kathi Lipp, author of The…
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DIY -We Dare You! A "Welcome Home" Look at the World of Home Improvement. Episode 168
Today on Welcome Home we’re chatting with the hosts of the Your Home Story podcast, Suzannah Stanley and Ashley Mayes. These ladies are experts at DIY on a lean budget. Join host Kirsten & Graham as we learn how to not be scared of a sledgehammer and grout, how to improve our homes without…
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Let's Face It, We're a Little Quirky! Episode 167
Definition of Quirky: Characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits.. "Her sense of humor was decidedly quirky" Today on Welcome Home, we’re getting honest about just how quirky we might really be. Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we chat about all the strange and unexpected little things we do…
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We Miss Radio Shack! A Non-Techy Look at the Technology We Can't Live Without! Episode 167
Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we chat about which devices and apps help our homes and lives to run more smoothly. From wearable tech to smart homes to how we feed our families, we're diving into what has become "can't live without!" and what's just "one more thing to charge!" Plus, the kids’…
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"Didn't you take care of that?" How we divide the labor in our households. Episode 166
Today on Welcome Home, we’re asking the question… "Who’s job is that anyway?" We’re breaking down all the little" to do’s" that need to get done to run a household, and we're figuring out who actually does them. Plus, why we NEVER make bacon wearing a freshly washed bathrobe, Kirsten’s sushi…
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How to Reinvent Yourself (Without Blowing up your Whole Life!) Episode 165
Today on Welcome Home, we’re chatting with Mary Laura Philpot, bestselling author of I Miss You When I Blink , the hilarious memoir about motherhood, incremental life change, and finding the antidote to the monotony of the daily grind. Plus, why separate bathrooms are the key to a healthy…
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Milestone Birthdays and Middle Crisis, Making the Next Decade our Best Decade; Episode 164
Kirsten and Graham are celebrating their 40th birthdays and...well... we’re a bit nervous! So we started noodling on what makes these life milestones feel so important. Join us as we chat with licensed therapist and all around fabulous lady, Kelly McGuirk about the big questions of life facing us...
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What's Hot & What's Not, Our 3rd Annual New Year's Trends Episode! Episode 163
It’s the third year in a row that we're coming to tell you what's out and what’s in for the upcoming year! Join hosts Kirsten & Graham for our annual review of the trends that have died and all the things to be up on in the months ahead. Plus, we'll chat about why all the new trends seem to…
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Ambitious Holiday Plans and Crazy Holiday Memories! Episode 161
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and we’re talking about what that feels like in our houses. We’ll go through our holiday to-do lists and our kids' gift lists to Santa. Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as they attempt figure out how to streamline all the holiday madness… or how to make it...
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The Best Thanksgiving Ever! Episode 161
It’s a big day on Welcome Home! Not only are we hosting a Podcast Hop with two of our favorite podcasts, but we’re talking about the most gracious holiday of the year, Thanksgiving! It’s the season for hosting, family, great food, gratitude, and creating family traditions that will last a…
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Permission Granted! Allowing Yourself To Be Who You Want To Be! Episode 160
Today on Welcome Home we’re waiving the magic wand and giving everyone “Permission” We're having a fun talk about a serious topic: Being Who You Were Made to Be and Letting Go of the Rest! Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we chat with out new friend Melissa Camara Wilkins about ditching the...
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A Dangerous Episode for Boy Moms: Why Stinkbombs are the new Yoga! Episode 159
LOOK OUT! Today on Welcome Home ... there's danger ahead! Want to be a cool boy mom? Want to learn how to make the world’s best paper airplanes? Make something explode? Pick a lock? Life skills, baby. We’re all about the life skills! We’re talking with International Man of Mystery and Danger…
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This is Creepy! Our Annual Chat about Halloween! Episode 158
Today’s episode can be summed up in one word: CREEPY! We’re chatting about October, otherwise known as our favorite month of the year, with the best halloween expert we could find: Graham. We’ll also talk about why this year was extra special because it included Kirsten’s amazing trip to…
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On Man Buns and Monograms! It’s all about Grand Millennials ! Episode 157
We're putting on our granny panties and pulling out our stitching needles... it's a GRANDMillennial celebration. We have been validated! On today's episode we're chatting all about the amazing article in this month's House Beautiful that introduced us to our new favorite term! All hail the age of...
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“Coffee to Go; Add Extra Pumpkin!” Plus Other Uniquely American Headscratchers! Episode 156
Today on Welcome Home we’ll talk a little bit about manners, a LOT about international protocol, and a whole bunch of what we do in America that is confusing to the rest of the world. Is it cool to walk the streets with a latte? What about ordering your dinner with extra salt? And how about…
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I’ll Bring You Dinner! How to turn cooking for others into an act of love and service; Episode 155
Today on Welcome Home, we’re stepping into the kitchen, dusting off our aprons, and getting to work--- all in the name of showing love and building community. Whether it’s new babies, new homes, dealing with illness, or even grieving the death of a loved one, one of the most powerful and...
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Time Management for Moms, Everyday Household Hacks, & What to Do When You’re Out of Toothpicks! Episode 154
On today’episode, we’re feeling all back-to-school-ish and talking about the small and big things we do --and the things we want to do!-- to make our weeks run more smoothly. We'll chat about what we've learned about guarding our time, preplanning our mornings, scheduling our weeks, clearing up...
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Wait, What? That’s not true? Debunking myths we’ve all been believing! Episode 153
On today’s episode, we’re getting all “science-y” and debunking some widely held medical and household beliefs. We’ll examine a long list of remedies, cures, and practices we're using that might have absolutely NO scientific bearing on our lives.What’s a time tested truth and what’s an old wives...
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What the Heck is the Enneagram Anyway? Episode 152
It seems like everyone is talking about their Enneagram number. But we really had no idea what the Enneagram was or why any of this mattered anyway? But fear not friends! Because today on Welcome Home, we’re bringing in an expert and we’re taking a stab at the baffling world of the Enneagram.…
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OMG!? Do you seriously not know how to do that? Episode 151
WHAT?? OMG! FOR REAL? HOW THE HECK DID WE MISS THAT? Today on Welcome Home, we’re diving into all the things we think our kids should be able to do... and we’re going way beyond shoe tying, swimming and reading! We’ve made a long list of skills we think all kids should know how to do. We’re just...
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Key Cards, Chicken Nuggets, and Luxury Travel; A Welcome Home Chat with the founder of Ritz-Carlton! Episode 150
On today’s episode we’re talking to the grandfather of luxury and the man who set the gold standard for treating people like royalty, the founder of the famed Ritz Carlton Hotels, Horst Shulze. We’ll discuss why a business book on hospitality might just be the greatest etiquette book ever…
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Foolproof Meal Planning to Save Time & Money! Episode 149
Today on Welcome Home, we’re revisiting one of our most talked about episodes, meal planning! By the end of this episode, you’ll be well on your way to creating a system that will not only save countless hours, and dollars, but have you entertaining like a pro at the drop of a hat. We’ll dig into...
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Why House Arrest is Better than Moving Houses; Episode 148
On today’s episode we’re helping you pack up, say goodbye, and start life afresh--it’s our HOW TO MOVE WELL EPISODE! We’ll offer tips and tricks on hitting the ground running, and a few what not to do’s as well! Plus... luxurious 90’s bedrooms, why house arrest may be the ultimate form of self...
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Let’s Talk about Travel; Episode 147
On today’s episode, we’re stamping our passports, letting our imaginations run wild, and talking all about travel! Crystal clear Caribbean waters you never knew were so close, Balineasian rice patties, and Embassy Suites for three day weekends! From last minute travel to trips planned years in...
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Spring Clean Your Life, NO Cleaning Involved! Episode 146
On today’s episode, we’re talking spring cleaning! But don’t worry, there is not a broom or mop in sight! Instead, we’re chatting about a few things that we think have passed their prime and need to be kicked to the curb. Will you agree with us? Do you have a list of your own? What are you just…
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Life to the Extreme with Ty Pennington; Episode 145
On today’s episode, we’re talking with the one and only Ty Pennington about his new show, new book, and why America is so enamored with DIY and home renovation. We’ll take you behind the scenes of Extreme Makeover Home Edition and talk about why getting to help real life families in need might…
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How We’re Alike & How We’re Sooo Different! Episode 144
On today’s episode, we’re digging into our 20 year friendship and talking about how we’re so alike and all the ways we’re different. From daily routines, to our favorite foods, to our most likely fashion and style choices, we’re chatting today about how best friends can be so similar… yet...
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Small Steps to Big Changes; Episode 143
On today’s episode we’re asking the big questions about what gives us purpose and how we can start taking small steps towards turning our passions into realities! Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we chat with fellow mom, life coach, and all around smart lady, Alexandra Terhalle about how we can...
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Hack and Tips for Parties and Entertaining! Episode 142
Today on Welcome Home .. It’s time to PARTY! It’s our quasi-annual look at all things entertaining. We’ll talk all about the parties we’re planning, the best events we’ve attended, our very strong opinions on RSVPs, and why the neighborhood hardware store should be your first stop when shopping…
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Mindblowing Sex 101! Episode 141
DISCLAIMER: Today's episode is intended for adult audiences only. Please listen on headphones or wait till the kiddos aren't around. On today’s episode, we’re stepping out of our comfort zone and talking about sex! How to love it and why it’s so important to date your husband again! We can't wait...
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What We’re Reading, Watching, & Listening to Now! Episode 140
Today's episode is all about content! we’re talking about what we’re reading, watching, listening too, and currently enjoying. Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we dig into our favorite books, podcasts, magazines, and television shows. We'll also be discussing why the way in which we consume…
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How not to have your home kill you; Episode 139
On today’s episode we’re talking about health and wellness as it relates to our houses. We’re getting all science-y, and not trying to get too freaked out about all the gross stuff lurking in our homes. Dive in with us, to learn some easy cleaning hacks to make our homes safer. We're talking with...
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Beyond Bunco; A fresh look at Mom Clubs! Episode 138
On today’s episode, we’re now accepting membership applications! Kidding! But we are talking all about clubs. Whether it's moms' clubs, dads' clubs or just any way for like minded people to come together to create community around shared interests, we're ready to chat! Join hosts Kirsten and…
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No More Mom Jeans! How to clean out your closet and find your own sense of style! Episode 137
On today’s episode, we’re talking about style... and our admitted lack thereof! Join hosts Kirsten and Graham on our first episode about fashion. We’re bringing in style expert, Jennifer Mackey-Mary, the creator of Apple & Pear Wardrobe Design. Can getting ourselves dressed in the morning really...
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Predictions for 2019! Episode 136
On today’s episode of Welcome Home, we’re saying goodbye to 2018 and making our predictions about 2019. Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we talk about all the trends we see coming in food, fashion, and home decor. We think this is pretty funny because we are the last to ever embrace a trend! We'll...
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Holiday Manners to Make Magical Memories; Episode 135
On today’s episode, we’re elevating our etiquette game... and just in time for the holidays! We’re breaking out the linens, the china, and our warmest smiles and chatting with the Grande Dame of Interior design, Holly Holden! From presenting the little league team snacks on a silver platter, to...
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The ULTIMATE Holiday Gift Guide 2018! Episode 134
On today’s episode of Welcome Home, we’re solving all your gift giving problems with "The Ultimate Santa Wish List!" From what to buy for your nearest and dearest to what to get those hard to shop for people in your life, this episode is a long one, but worth every minute. Join hosts Kirsten &...
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Tips for a Smooth Holiday Season; Episode 133
On today’s episode, we’re thinking about how to create a smooth and simplified holiday season by getting a jump start on the planning now. We promise that a thoughtful November will lead to a peaceful December! Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we share our ideas and strategies for the best holiday...
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The Chill Up Your Spine Could be Real! The Home Hour, Episode 132
On today’s spooky scary episode of the Home Hour, we’re talking about what you need to know if you think your house is haunted! No, for reals, this is important! Or maybe not? This episode is all about the serious, the scary, and the silly of spirit life. Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as they chat...
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More Cozy and Less Stuff! The Home Hour, Episode 131
On today’s episode we’re asking the question: Can a home be minimalistic and yet cozy? Hosts Kirsten and Graham welcome their wonderful guest, Myquillyn Smith to get some very practical advice about how to create houses that are warm and welcoming, yet functional and uncluttered. We’ll learn how…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is the Home-Ec class you wish you'd taken in school. Co-hosts Graham Smith and Kirsten Dunlap are two moms on a mission to help others create elegant, livable, welcoming homes. Join them as they interview experts, tackle specific challenges, and share their homemaking fails and successes. Real families, real budgets, real homes. Welcome Home!
HOSTED BY
Kirsten & Graham
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This is the Home-Ec class you wish you'd taken in school. Co-hosts Graham Smith and Kirsten Dunlap are two moms on a mission to help others create elegant, livable, welcoming homes. Join them as they interview experts, tackle specific challenges, and share their homemaking fails and successes. Real...
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