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Toast outdoors
The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 15: The Art of The Toast
Master the art of the toast with Sandra Colton-Medici on the Friendsgiving Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 15, learn the 90-Second Rule for giving heartfelt, concise toasts and the Water Toast... Read more...
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The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 14: Garden Party Etiquette
Elevate your outdoor hosting with the Friendsgiving Shop, where we champion the "unbothered" alfresco lifestyle. From food-safe nested ice bowls and bug-control hacks to our signature "Side Dish Energy" philosophy,... Read more...
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The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 13: Nostalgia Night
Host Episode 13’s Nostalgia Night with Sandra Colton-Medici. Learn to elevate childhood favorites like gourmet pizza bagels and a DIY cereal bar. This guide features hosting hacks for digital photo... Read more...
Glasses cheers
The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 12: The "Plus One" Protocol
Elevate your hosting game with the latest from The Friendsgiving Shop. This episode tackles guest list anxiety with the "Hard Cap" rule and "Side Dish Energy" tactics for seamless social... Read more...
Potluck table
The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 11: The Potluck Basics
Stop stressing in the grocery aisle! In Episode 11: Potluck Basics, we’re mastering the "Road-Ready" rule to make you the MVP of any gathering. Learn why you should ditch dishes... Read more...
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The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 10: The Introvert’s Guide
Is your social battery running low? In Episode 10, Sandra Colton-Medici flips the script on the "perfect host" stereotype. Learn the "Hard End Time" strategy, low-interaction meal hacks, and how... Read more...
Spring Landscape, manicured grass and trimmed pink tree
The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 9: Spring Equinox Reset
Refresh your energy and "prune" your social circle with Sandra Colton-Medici. Learn how to identify "dead wood" friendships, audit your favorites list, and download our exclusive Social Audit Worksheet to... Read more...
Black phone off the hook
The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 8: Digital Detox Dinners
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of a digital detox dinner. By introducing the "Phones in the Basket" challenge, you can encourage guests to silence the noise of... Read more...
Roulette with chips in multiple colors
The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 7: Game Night Roulette
In Episode 7, host Sandra Colton-Medici introduces the "Game Night Roulette" framework. This episode is dedicated to breaking the "one-off" hosting habit and building a sustainable, house-to-house circuit that balances... Read more...
Three friends sitting at a table at a restaurant.
The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 6: The Friend Budget
Hosting shouldn’t break the bank or your friendships. In this episode of The Friendsgiving Lifestyle Podcast, we’re diving into the "Golden Table" framework—a guide to intentional community through financial transparency.... Read more...
Hearts in envelopes.
The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 5: Love as a Verb
Is love a feeling or a movement? In Episode 5 of The Friendsgiving Lifestyle Podcast, Sandra Colton-Medici explores the "Love as a Verb" philosophy. Discover how to host a "festive... Read more...
One pot stew
The Friendsgiving Lifestyle | Episode 4: Winter Soup Swap
Redefine what it means to "detox" with a Friendsgiving gathering focused on radical hospitality and deep nourishment. Move away from restrictive cleanses and learn the anatomy of a Gourmet Salad... Read more...