Stressors right now loom large, but sometimes solace comes in the form of lots of little bright spots. Today Meagan and Sarah compare notes on the little things that bring comfort, humor, and moments of happiness when things are intense in the world. From the silly to the slightly-less-silly, Episode 259 is full of ideas for how to notice–or, let’s be honest: purchase–small comforts in a chaotic time. Join us!

This episode was recorded on May 3, 2020.

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Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 259:
Listen to our (Very Specific!) Self-Care Strategies For Stressful Seasons episode
Sarah has been using this cold brew coffee maker (affiliate link)
Meagan’s mid-90’s country music Spotify playlist
Some bird feeders we like are this one and this one (affiliate links)
Meagan likes these Fabletics leggings with pockets
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