Settling In with the Sarantos

Episode 11: Car Concerts and Other Mini Date Ideas

Sometimes we don’t have time or energy to go on an extravagant date, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be intentional with how we spend our time together! Tune into today’s episode to hear some of our “mini-date” ideas - activities perfect for squeezing into a busy or overwhelming week. Market Update: Stay tuned for the end of the episode, when Brayden will talk about some iconic music venues in Nashville - great for when you DO have the energy for a fun date night out!  If you’re still reading this, thank you for your support and patience as we both get back into our regular posting schedule (especially after being sick). Follow us on Instagram for life updates and notifications when new episodes go live! IG: @settlinginpodcast

Episode 10: We Moved!!

We’re back! And…. we are officially homeowners!! Tune into today’s episode to hear about our personal experience with moving, what not to do when packing, the worst way to move a washer and dryer set up to a second floor, and all of our upcoming renovation plans. We have a lot of fun episodes and content planned for this year, so make sure to follow us over on Instagram for notifications when new episodes go live and updates about our homeownership experience! IG: @settlinginpodcast

Episode 9: Holiday Hotspots in Nashville

Are you thinking of planning a trip to Nashville during the holiday season? Is this your first Christmas living in Nashville? In this episode, Brayden and I share some of our top recommendations for things to see and events to attend, that are filled with festive fun! Whether you visit one of the five places we name, or stop by a decked out coffee shop, Nashville has plenty to offer in the month of December - except for snow😢. Add any of these hotspots to your Christmas bucket list! * Franklin’s Dickens of a Christmas Festival * Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (ICE! and A Country Christmas Dinner Show) * Zoolumination at the Nashville Zoo * Annual Holiday Lights at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens * The Dancing Lights of Christmas in Lebanon * + special mention: Geist Bar + Restaurant Holiday Date Idea: Instead of a market update, each week in December, we’ll be sharing a date idea fit for this festive season. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we discuss how to dress-up or dress-down a date night filled with cocoa and Christmas lights!  Follow us on Instagram! @settlinginpodcast

Episode 8: The Drama of Spotify Wrapped 2024

Dive into the deep end with us, as we discuss the drama surrounding this year’s Spotify Wrapped. We discuss everything from the integration of AI, common complaints from users, and the results of our own Spotify Wrapped! Bet you can’t guess Brayden’s #1 artist! Holiday Date Idea: Instead of a market update, each week in December, we’ll be sharing a date idea fit for this festive season. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we share the best foods for a cheery charcuterie spread, as well as some fun games that are perfect for a cozy night-in with your second player. Follow us on Instagram! @settlinginpodcast

Episode 7: Christmas Music - Sleigh or Neigh?

Do you enjoy Christmas music? Should it played before or after Thanksgiving? Do you get as heated as Brayden over Frosty the Snowman? Join us as we discuss our favorite Christmas songs and Brayden tries to guess the Top 10 Christmas songs from Billboard’s Greatest Of All Time Holiday 100 chart. Feel free to play along at home! We apologize in advance for Aubrey’s impressions (especially one that is reminiscent of a certain video game character).  Click here for a festive surprise 😉: https://open.spotify.com/track/6C1DAoAJKUoDxJRIAH1RMf?si=6fcd8787e1044049 [https://open.spotify.com/track/6C1DAoAJKUoDxJRIAH1RMf?si=6fcd8787e1044049] Holiday Date Idea: Instead of a market update, each week in December, we’ll be sharing a date idea fit for this festive season. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we share our favorite Christmas movies and snacks - perfect for a movie night cuddled up at home!