Shelly and Angie are on vacay this week so we are re-releasing some of our faves!

In this laughter-filled episode, Angie and Shelly unpack their favorite guilty pleasures—aka, the simple, sensory joys that help us decompress. From trash TV and midday naps to buttered popcorn and Manhattan cocktails, we’re peeling back the layers of “shame” and calling these what they really are: self-care moments in disguise.

💄 Pampering Without a Purpose – Manis, pedis, flutters, and the casual glam that makes us feel human again

📺 Trashy Reality TV and Cozy Movie Days – Background noise or a full-blown binge, either way we’re not sorry

🧁 Baking as Therapy – Sourdough stretching, cookie icing, and why the doughy details just feel so damn good

🛋️ Lazy Day Protocols – Jammies, popcorn, old musicals, zero productivity, and naps with the dogs

🥃 Manhattans, Eggnog, and the Cost of Drinking at Home – When the only thing stopping a six drink Tuesday is the price tag

📚 Books That Make Us Blush – From Sarah J. Maas to accidental 151-proof eggnog, the things we read, sip, and secretly love

💧 Why Crying at British Baking Shows Is Totally Normal – Dumping the emotional bucket one happy tear at a time

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💬 Let’s normalize joy that doesn’t require permission. What’s your not-so-guilty pleasure these days? Tell us below—or message us with your favorite nap + snack combo. We might just steal it.