Taste Test: TJ's Items & My Trader Joe's Career

I'll Be Right Back

Hi, thanks for tuning into Bedtime Snack. Rachel here, and today is actually not a full episode, rather a check in and update. I want to be honest and transparent, especially if this can be helpful for someone else. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday the 17th, I’m going into a special program for my mental health. I don’t know right now how long I’ll be doing treatment, so it’s also hard to say how it will impact this little podcast. I know I don’t have a ton of listeners, but I’ve made friends and connections through the last 8 episodes and didn’t want to leave anyone hanging, or worse leave anyone feeling confused or concerned. I started this podcast to show up for myself and to pursue a creative endeavor. Right now, I need to prioritize and show up for myself.  While I didn’t want to miss weekly episodes that I set out to do, I also want to take excellent care of myself and commit to this intensive treatment. I’m very grateful I have the means and health insurance to partake in this program. I know not everyone in my position is this lucky and supported. I hope to share more in the future, but just know this: if you are suffering, I understand what that is like, you really are not alone, and you deserve help, you deserve to feel better. My friend adri is a therapist, and she said something that really struck me a few days ago: “you deserve to feel well”. I think life is different now in terms of mental health awareness than it was even just a generation ago, but there’s still so much stigma around mental health that makes it hard to ask for help. I would be lying if I said I haven’t felt embarrassed in the last several days as I realized I needed extra help. To tell my family, my doctor, my therapist, my workplace, that I am struggling was not easy. But I did. I am glad I reached out and am lucky I was held up. I guess what I’m trying to say is, well what I say at the end of every episode- Thanks for being here. Truly, thank you for being here, even when I have to step away. I look forward to returning to this space and to my life, feeling better and more like myself again. Until then, I’ll be taking big breaths, taking care, and trying to relax my jaw, baby.  I’ll miss you, and I’ll be right back. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Creative People I Love and Support

Hey there! Thanks for tuning into Bedtime Snack! Today on episode 7, we are talking about creative people I love and support. There are so many great people contributing things to this life that bring me happiness, entertainment and a sense of actual awe. Let’s take the umbrella term of “creative people” and break it into a few smaller categories. Today I’ll list and talk about: -Podcasts I love, and how I support them -Creators/influencers I love, and why I like their content -And artists/makers whose work moves me, inspires me, and brings me joy +++ MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co [https://azwbeer.com/] The Girl Next Door Podcast [https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/] Bathing Habits and Hair Fossils [https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2021/02/bathing/ ] Pop Apologists [https://www.instagram.com/popapologists/] Defending Deb [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-defending-deb-ft-our-mom/id1507190937?i=1000672123878] Every Outfit [https://www.everyoutfitinc.com/ ] Good Hang- Zarna Garg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0D6WOXE1KM] A Beautiful Mess [https://abeautifulmess.com/a-beautiful-mess-podcast-is-here/] Flourishing with a Difference [https://www.instagram.com/flourishingwithadifference/?hl=en] Shutterbean [https://www.instagram.com/shutterbean/] This house5000 [https://www.instagram.com/thishouse5000/?hl=en] Emily Mariko [https://www.instagram.com/emilymariko/?hl=en] It’s Me Jen White [https://www.instagram.com/itsmejenwhite/?hl=en] Mid Mod Marion [https://www.instagram.com/midmodmarion/] Baked by Melissa [https://www.instagram.com/bakedbymelissa/?hl=en] Things I Bought and Liked (TIBAL) [https://www.instagram.com/things.i.bought.and.liked/?hl=en] Amazon toiletries bag [https://www.amazon.com/BAGSMART-Water-resistant-Organizer-Accessories-Toiletries/dp/B083XMC1D1/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pbEO_9EFcQ9Juz_r7KPxAXWydNgxvFtkt-btPu0F-nwfaRB8iWDCwjk5LgFni7vpAf0x1pNWncs9psfHqB_fekl6Ajchs9LhdX5HBUNib3XViLiVTsfNMYgKWISperX86rqauYAD3IhvJw-4JUnVd3sBaBgLYfLI7n31LKLxbu5bOl13qaYOkey6qEPtmpuk9cHYpjUYVKzR5K0W-J7AAuRbkL_VBfhhfAXfR-T2wH_6hXf-YkHdwNRpKBhCx44A9lY3dsoo8zkqR8BglaoTw0y4n9lurihQolEMJkbXgoY.RHNBnZftyJuZVQtAg-eKw965Cn-UfywMiH1j6zRDeC8&dib_tag=se&keywords=hanging%2Btoiletry%2Bbag&qid=1770490073&sr=8-5&th=1] Chelsea Zeferina [https://www.instagram.com/chelseazeferina/?hl=en] Georgia Wellman [https://www.instagram.com/georgiawellman/?hl=en] Artdillo Eclectic [https://artdillo.store/] Jules Gissler [https://www.julesgissler.com/] Chris Lloyd Art [https://www.instagram.com/chrislloydart/?hl=en] Victoria Essie Baumann [https://www.instagram.com/shopvictoriaessie/] Eric Stefanski [https://www.instagram.com/ericstefanski/?hl=en] Cynthea Josephine Art [https://www.etsy.com/shop/CyntheaJosephineArt] SMO Ceramics [https://smoceramics.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqwCqwu3DNimueH6OEC-0I_rEYZwIQWREDz6M869Jv3Gc_F7z2Y] Celebs on Sandwiches [https://celebsonsandwiches.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopEO2lesz4EIWjZibe-zPHsQ3eUZ11_I3A6aNEiSIw9g1aYM6U1] Caitlin Connolly [https://www.caitlinconnolly.com/campaigns/view-campaign/6QIdGwR3ThL6uaxtA29As7ckqoaO8b7IwgZTLmsGh0gtzeFz2AxjwrklCEpXWdIts1sJ6zmJxQYRVdEAqLZKXMFrRZM2vDKD] My art! [https://www.instagram.com/p/DUa9RC1kRaf/?img_index=1] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How I Clean my Home

Hello! Thanks for tuning in! Today on episode 6, the first episode of February, we are discussing something we are all doing but rarely chat about: cleaning. Isn’t it funny to think, on a daily basis we are all somewhat tidying up our homes, but have you ever really told a friend about the probably specific ritual and order of how you clean the bathroom? I thought it could be interesting to explore, OR this could serve as an episode you listen to in order to fall asleep or just zone out: me talking about cleaning the house. However you ingest this episode, let’s dive into it more! Today we are going to: -Stroll down memory lane of how I learned to clean -Discuss the chores I do daily, weekly, and monthly and how exactly I do them (and the chores I am a little embarrassed to say I skip more often than not) -Talk about my favorite cleaning products of all time -And review tips/tricks that may help if you’re feeling too tired or too down/stressed to clean on a regular basis +++ MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: The Girl Next Door Podcast- Cleaning and Sneaky Succulents episode [https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2015/03/cleaning-sneaky-succulents/] BLUE Sushi Sake Grill [https://www.bluesushisakegrill.com/menus/main-menu ] Joe's Italian Ice [https://joesice.com/] Daisy Vale Stoneware [https://www.replacements.com/china-japan-daisy-vale-tan/c/44793?srsltid=AfmBOoqdHk6Pi0MmOSFjpfXjTADw_BRsyljjstlsYGwJlk7CtUGIoBtr] Trader Joe's Watermelon Freeze Dried Candies [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/watermelon-freeze-dried-candies-080796] Green grass baby bottle drying rack [https://www.babylist.com/gp/boon-lawn-countertop-drying-rack/12134/1381139] Method toilet scrubber [https://methodproducts.com/products/antibacterial-toilet-bowl-cleaner-spearmint-24-fl-oz?srsltid=AfmBOor9OOyL7euqBwUeF85cnlqaHHgdU2rb3ddgKs9Y_BFbLNtr-b8q] Counter cleaner- Method all purpose cleaner- sandalwood and cedar [https://methodproducts.com/products/all-purpose-cleaner-sandalwood-cedar-28-fl-oz?srsltid=AfmBOoqTHZsLgSrcSsiaouSCpNwtTEnrc7j749iHMO9CcMJuYQQpj-0v]; Mrs. Meyers multi-surface every day cleaner- rain water [https://mrsmeyers.com/collections/rain-water/products/rain-water-multi-surface-everyday-cleaner?variant=50673248239890]; Trader Joe’s multi purpose cleaner- bergamot and vetiver [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/bergamot-vetiver-scented-multi-purpose-cleaner-082057] Room spray- Fabreeze- Wood [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Febreze-Air-Odor-Eliminating-8-8-fl-oz-Wood-Scent-Air-Freshener-Spray-2-Count-003700048307/312013859]; Trader Joe’s- bergamot and vetiver [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/bergamot-vetiver-scented-room-spritz-082058] Glass cleaner- Windex [https://windex.com/en-us/products/glass/original-glass-cleaner]; Sprayway [https://spraywayretail.com/product/sprayway-glass-cleaner-foaming-aerosol-spray-19oz/] Goo Gone [https://googone.com/goo-adhesive-remover-spray-gel] Scrub Daddy/Mommy sponges [https://scrubdaddy.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo1sc7NjdqTAGfTeutxNv5WhRl2_Sy_K4IM80B_tJkWx62EvuUV] Hello! Bread Dish Scrubber- similar [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1089440005/handmade-sliced-bread-dish-scrubber-eco] Method laundry detergent- ginger mango [https://methodproducts.com/products/laundry-detergent-66-loads-ginger-mango-53-5-fl-oz?srsltid=AfmBOoovdNr5UI4wtoSo2cmu9LkN4O_dUNDaIwWYoMLSGsM9M1Jf7hhf] Shout color catcher sheets [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Shout-Color-Catcher-Dye-Trapping-Sheets-72-Sheets-Fabric-Stain-Remover-367851/334238612] Room Essentials cleaning rags [https://www.target.com/p/6pk-cotton-dishcloths-made-by-design/-/A-82248773?preselect=79622593#lnk=sametab] Cascade platinum plus dishwasher pods [https://cascadeclean.com/en-us/products/cascade-platinum-plus-actionpacs-dishwasher-detergent-fresh-scent/] Baylis and Harding Goodness hand soap- oud, cedar and amber [https://www.target.com/p/baylis-38-harding-hand-wash-soap-oud-cedar-and-amber-16-9-fl-oz/-/A-79622501] Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap- clementine [https://mrsmeyers.com/products/clementine-dish-soap] Swiffer mopper [https://www.target.com/p/swiffer-sweep-38-mop-starter-kit-9ct/-/A-94161833?sid=319S&afid=google&TCID=OGS&CPNG=Household+Essentials&adgroup=3-5] Palo Santo [https://www.lunasundara.com/collections/palo-santo?srsltid=AfmBOoo3KB0tsen5WU9kqme7P1yipca7hZtoznw1GzxzsSbUDs5Dk5l4] Candle warmer [https://www.amazon.com/MARYCELE-Amber-Lampshade-Nightstand-Christmas/dp/B0CB7ZD271?th=1] Inspo for my kitchen quote [https://www.instagram.com/p/DHvsBsMJhp7/?hl=en&img_index=1] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Taste Test: TJ's Items & My Trader Joe's Career

Hi! Thanks for tuning into Bedtime Snack! Today on Episode 5, we are doing our first taste test! A true, actual bedtime snack, you may say. Before you turn the episode off I swear I’ve edited out and turned the volume down on the majority of chewing noises. But that being said, this episode will have a faint ASMR quality to it. Watch this be my most popular episode to date and I pivot into ASMR... Today, we are taste testing items from Trader Joe’s. Now, you may or may not live near a Trader Joe’s, so let me explain- Trader Joe’s is the best and my favorite place on earth. This is no exaggeration, I loved it so much I got a job there and worked in two different stores for almost four years. So not only am I enthusiastic about Trader Joe’s, I have the inside scoop, baby. Today we are going to: -Taste test several items from Trader Joe’s- some brand new items I’ve never even tried, and some of my favorite oldies/classics -I’m going to talk about some favorite Trader Joe’s items that were sadly and wrongfully discontinued -I’ll chat about what Trader Joe’s even is- especially if you don’t live near one and don’t get the concept or the hype -I will share about my career at Trader Joe’s and give some behind the scenes information, like what it was like to be considered an essential worker in a grocery store during a global pandemic, and what it was like to be hit by a car in the Trader Joe’s parking lot (yes, true story) -And lastly, I’ll talk about my favorite project I did while at Trader Joe’s- SOCK TALK and I’ll talk about the secret project I did while at Trader Joe’s- stay tuned to find out! +++ TASTE TEST ITEMS Canned Cold Brew Coffee [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/cold-brew-coffee-black-080794] Affogato [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/2-affogatos-vanilla-non-dairy-frozen-desserts-081171](frozen) Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/ranch-cottage-cheese-dip-081310] Onion Flowers [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/onion-flowers-080797] (frozen) Something Spritzy [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/something-spritzy-076687] Watermelon Freeze Dried Candies [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/watermelon-freeze-dried-candies-080796] Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub [https://www.instagram.com/p/DRvicmsjHkk/?hl=en] Jumbo Blueberries (not Trader Joe's branded, just sold at Trader Joe's) Sweet Cannoli Dip [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/sweet-cannoli-dip-074903] Black Bean and Monterey Jack Cheese Burrito Sesame Crusted Hardwood Smoked Ahi Tuna [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/sesame-crusted-hardwood-smoked-ahi-tuna-068227] Garlic Spread Dip [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/garlic-spread-dip-054173] Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/aioli-garlic-mustard-sauce-027677] Cuban-Style Citrus-y Garlic Seasoning Blend [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/cuban-style-citrusy-garlic-seasoning-blend-065967] +++ MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Making a thrifting manifestation list [https://www.bedtimesnackpod.com/thrifting-and-buying-secondhand/] Thaitanic [https://www.thaitanickitchen.com/]- great Thai food in Tempe, AZ with amazing coconut ice cream Spindrift's new mocktail flavor- Cosnopolitan [https://drinkspindrift.com/products/cosnopolitan-sparkling-water?srsltid=AfmBOoocIZbHJFDqHStmwcw8g9Y4dPceWJGjvw_Am84JlVS7mxNrCq6_] Arizona Gunslinger Jalapeno Pepper Hot Sauce [https://azpepper.com/product/red-jalapeno-hot-sauce/] Kelsey Wharton of RISING*SHINING [https://risingshining.com/] and The Girl Next Door Podcast [https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/] (a fav podcast of mine) Trader Joe's! [https://www.traderjoes.com/home] Bedtime Snack's Instagram page [https://www.instagram.com/bedtimesnackpod/]- join the fun! Bri Riley Art [https://www.instagram.com/nectarineclown/?hl=en] Journal I use daily- One Line a Day [https://www.chroniclebooks.com/collections/one-line-a-day?srsltid=AfmBOor6sl8l64IgHrrFaZyl-QJXx8knGMjNsH0p5IaSkDSyyhyPZNpu] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Surviving Divorce, Online Dating and Icks

Hi! Thanks for tuning into Episode 4 of Bedtime Snack! Today we are talking about surviving divorce, online dating and ICKS. Have you ever heard of an ick? If not, you’ll learn what it is today, baby. I am in no way a relationship expert, but I have gotten to the other side of a divorce, I’ve done a decent amount of online dating post-divorce and found a great partner, and I got really familiar with crafting “ick lists” along the way. So today is all about all of that! I’ll chat about: My experience with divorce and the biggest lessons I learned Dating post-divorce and making online dating work for you, And how to craft a beautiful ick list to keep you grounded while dating +++ MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Nurse retires after 41 years [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTVW1hrkRzf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Zarna Garg- watch my favorite episode of Good Hang where she is interviewed by Amy Poehler here [https://youtu.be/Y0D6WOXE1KM?si=Gz3npknbSlyD5Drp] The Farm at South Mountain [https://thefarmatsouthmountain.com/] Triangle Smart Divorce [https://www.trianglesmartdivorce.com/]- my divorce legal team! Getting divorced in NC? Use them! Stasher bags [https://www.stasherbag.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqSzjh4C6yPFnvH0XRNaoxDwMb5YxPBGWXUiXDtjPsp3wIPpWka&view=sl-753B0077]- LOL Dating Coach Erika Ettin [https://www.instagram.com/alittlenudge/?hl=en] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.