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In this episode, we talk about alternatives to workout culture. It's getting colder and Fenwick is slowing down Dell reflects on the Renaissance Faire as she visits the clearing where it stood Sprocket talks about how he's preparing for colder weather Sign up for the Side Path newsletter Follow on Patreon (free content is always available!)

It has been a week here at the studio. Everyone is tired, but the team has rallied to bring this special episode.   Sign up for the Side Path newsletter Follow on Patreon (free content is always available!)  

Theme of the Month: Loving Your Home. In this episode, we explore the theme of the Art of Home The Knightly Insults Tournament: Dell covers this greatly anticipated Renaissance Faire event Underground Correspondent in Training: Sprocket starts working with Fenwick Outtakes: Footage of some of Dell's interviews at the Renaissance Faire Sign up for the Side Path newsletter Follow on Patreon (free content is always available!)

Theme of the Month: Loving Your Home In this episode, we explore how to turn chores into fun. The Long-Anticipated Duel: Dell covers the Grand Gnome Joust A Mysterious Past: Rupert reveals his tie to Stephen Best Foot Forward: Fenwick reveals his fill-in for winter hibernation season Sign up for the Side Path newsletter Follow on Patreon (free content is always available!)

Theme of the Month: Loving Your Home In this episode we explore the many ways to prepare for the seasonal shift from summer to fall — not just in our homes and gardens, but in our hearts and routines. Seasonal changes invite us to slow down, reset, and choose what we carry forward. Snail sabbatical: Fenwick's hibernation leave is official, and he's busy interviewing potential winter fill-ins.

In this week’s episode of Traversing Tuesdays, we explore how small daily habits can make a big difference in keeping your home organized, reducing overwhelm, and creating space for rest, creativity, and joy. Whether you’re struggling with clutter or simply looking for practical home organization tips, this episode shares actionable advice, whimsical observations, and a touch of character-driven humor.

Join the Stashbusters & Chill Challenge for daily creative play. From stamps to doodles to serendipity squares, each project unfolds its own surprise.

Theme of the Month: Loving Your Home In this episode, we explore the ten minute tidy and discover how even a small amount of time can reshape our spaces. From piles of paper to digital clutter, to the tricky dance of shared spaces, the theme is the same: little steps build lasting change. Highlights: Rupert and Stephen welcome an old friend who is in town for a visit…

Ever come home hangry, exhausted, or "just done" with the day -- and dinner still needs to happen? This week on Traversing Tuesdays, EmKay talks about quick throw-it-together ideas for when you just don't feel like cooking. Tuesday News Network highlights: EmKay's creative challenge for September Fenwick reports back on dancing garden critters Dell stirs up a challenge of her own for the team More information on the Stashbusters and Chill challenge Sign up for the Buttondown newsletter Follow on Patreon (free content is always available!)

Looking for an art journaling or craft challenge? The Stashbusters & Chill Challenge helps you use forgotten supplies and create with joy this September.

This week EmKay talks about making meal time easier when energy is low. From shortcuts to avoid waste to sharing how she organizes for easy meal preparation, it's all about kindness to yourself.  The News Rupert reports on a possible garden gnome plot and Sister Cat sleeps through the broadcast. Join the Conversation Have your own fridge or pantry ideas?

Batch cooking sounds like a lot, but what if it isn't about spending hours in the kitchen with 14 food containers and a label maker? This week we explore what batch cooking can look like for low-energy real-life humans, especially those of us balancing chronic illness, fatigue, or just plain old everyday overwhelm. There's zero guilt, no pressure, and a loud NO to food monotony and Pinterest-perfect meal prep.

This week, we gather around the studio table to explore the idea of turning dinner into an experience at home.  Our theme for August is Cooking and Food. In this episode, the Tuesday News Network team sets aside the Tuesday Topics section and instead gathers for a potluck dinner. Twinkle lights, googly eyes, a crocheted table runner, and interestingly garnished sandwiches -- it's a celebration of slowing down, showing up, and savoring the moment.

As a lifelong journal writer, I find journaling and planning helpful to be able to manage all of the interesting curve balls that life throws my way. As I have shared in the Traversing Tuesdays podcast, I don't claim to be an expert -- everyone is different -- but building self-understanding about energy levels, mood patterns, and how they affect our decision-making, can help everyone.

This week, we’re looking at journaling and self-reflection as an act of care — not just for ourselves in this moment, but for the person we’re still becoming.   EmKay shares the joy of finding notes and old journal entries she wrote that serve as reminders and moments of amusement. She also shares her thoughts on life as a garden (inspired by…

Discover how mindful walks in the forest and simple mood boosting tools can support creative mental health. Photos of moss, mushrooms, and quiet green moments included.