At Home with Emily
At Home with Emily
At Home with Emily, hosted by Emily Wood, is a weekly podcast about how life happens AT HOME. Emily will explore all things home, family, relationships, with some design and style sprinkled in.Social links:
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Your First Houseplants: No Stress, No Green Thumb Needed
Kelly McGowan is back with the plant advice we all need. Whether your track record with greenery is a little... crispy... or you're ready to ditch the fake tree in the corner, this episode is packed with simple, beginner-friendly ways to bring real plants into your home. From snake plants that thri…
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What U.S. Youth Sports Can Learn from the U.K.
Scottish-born college soccer coach Ben Taylor brings a fresh, overseas perspective to youth sports in America, and it might just change the way you think about your kid’s team schedule. Emily and Ben talk about the big cultural differences between how kids grow up playing sports in the UK versus he…
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What Matters Most: A Working Mom’s Perspective
She was a single mom working the 6 o’clock news… and still made it to bedtime stories and parent-teacher conferences. In this episode, Emily welcomes her dear friend Linda Simmons back to the podcast to talk honestly about the highs and lows of juggling motherhood and a demanding career. From newsr…
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Plant with Purpose: Simple Swaps for a Healthier Landscape
What if just a few simple changes in your yard could actually help save butterflies, bees... and our food supply? In this episode of At Home with Emily, we’re chatting again with Kelly McGowan, a horticulture expert from the University of Missouri Extension, about how native plants can make a huge …
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Raising Good Humans Through Sports
We all want the best for our kids... but when it comes to youth sports, the pressure to perform can sneak in fast. In this episode, Emily sits down with Jill Simmons from the Springfield-Greene County Park Board to talk about how we can create a healthier, happier sports experience for our kids. F…
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Painting 101: Color, Sheen, & Everything Between
Let’s be real, choosing paint for your home can feel totally overwhelming. What sheen do you use on trim? Is that white going to look blue? Where do you even start? In this episode, Emily chats with Alison Rosebrough from Seminole Decor Center, a family-run business that’s been helping people in th…
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Bugs You Should Actually Worry About This Summer
Ever spotted weird little bags hanging off your bushes? Or found a swarm of shiny beetles chomping on your plants? In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily welcomes Kelly McGowan from the University of Missouri Extension to break down the bugs we actually need to worry about... and the ones we …
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From Breaking News to a Bigger Calling
She was a trusted voice on your TV for over a decade, now she’s following a higher calling. In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down with Linda Simmons (formerly Linda Russell) to talk about her courageous leap from a 14-year career in TV news to a new season in Christian radio. Linda…
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Family Adventures Just a Drive Away
You don’t have to fly across the world to create unforgettable family memories. This week on At Home with Emily, Emily chats with McKenzie Paquin of 417 Travel about dream-worthy destinations that are just a drive (or short cruise) away. From Disney magic and Galveston cruises to America’s breatht…
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Planning the Trip of a Lifetime Without Losing Your Mind
Planning a family trip can feel like a lot... especially when toddlers, time zones, and passport rules come into play. But what if it didn’t have to be overwhelming? In this episode of At Home with Emily, we’re talking with Travis Paquin from 417 Travel about the real behind-the-scenes of travelin…
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