Zoë François is a pastry chef, bread baker, cookbook author, and host of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. Join us for a great conversation about passion, joy, baking, and most importantly, Zoë’s surprise fan base.
Learn about Zoë here: 

https://zoebakes.com/

https://www.instagram.com/zoebakes/


Or here:
Watch Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network’s Cable Channel (formerly DIY Network) or stream (seasons 1, 2 & 3) on Discovery+, HBO Max, or the Magnolia Network | Time Well Spent app.
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EP. 376 Best to the Nest: The Second Rise

https://www.instagram.com/foxmeetsbear/
https://www.foxmeetsbear.com/shop/a-guide-to-seasonal-family-rhythms

Such an engaging and fun conversation with Johnna Holmgren of @foxmeetsbear. We explore what it means to change the family rhythm to follow the seasons. What does THAT mean? What is the rhythm of your family? Is it working? 

Johnna is offering a discount code for her parenting workshops, homeschool workshops and seasonal rhythm guide. Use code BESTTOTHENEST for 20% off!

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EP. 375 Best to the Nest: Seasonal Family Rhythms

On this week's episode, Elizabeth and Margery talk makeup! After more than 20 years in television, Elizabeth says she wears less makeup today (even under studio lights) than she did in her twenties. Best to the Nest is presented by Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare -- the only skincare Elizabeth uses and she recently got Margery hooked as well! Use the code BEST and take 20% off your order at https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/.

Here are some of her favorite products:

The Vital System from Westman Atelier -- https://www.westman-atelier.com/collections/all/products/the-vital-system

The Clean Glow Trio from Westman Atelier -- https://www.westman-atelier.com/collections/all/products/the-clean-glow-trio

Bonne Brow from Westman Atelier -- https://www.westman-atelier.com/collections/all/products/bonne-brow-pencil

Super Serum Skin Tint from Ilia -- https://iliabeauty.com/products/balos-st3

Mascara from Kosas -- https://www.kosasus.com/index.php/product-category/mascara/

Cloud Setting Powder from Kosas -- https://www.kosasus.com/index.php/product/cloud-set-setting-powder/

Full Coverage Foundation from Toups & Co -- https://toupsandco.com/products/liquid-foundation

Organic Lip Gloss from Toups & Co -- https://toupsandco.com/products/organic-lip-gloss
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EP. 374 Best to the Nest: Makeup Favorites

Margery:
Watch

Parks and Recreation streaming on Peacock 

Read

The World of Pooh by AA Milne https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43620236


Listen

American Symphony on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81728930



Freedom by Jon Batiste

Elizabeth: 
Watch

Beachhouse Chronicles on magnolia network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAyjDtbk5Rw


Read

Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58725071-carolina-moonset


Listen
Michael Jackson music and stories on the yoto box https://us.yotoplay.com/


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EP. 373 Best to the Nest: February Watch, Read, Listen

Just hang with us awhile. It’s late and we’re just chatting about what matters now. 
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EP. 372 Best to the Nest: Late Nights

I asked my son to write the obituary for his father, and so now, I share it with you.  
Ian Case Punnett died on December 22, 2023.  
Ian hosted weekends on the nationally syndicated show Coast to Coast with Ian Punnett, as well as local shows in the Twin Cities, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, and the Quad-Cities over his lengthy radio career.  
 He received his Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary and went on to receive his Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University. He was ordained as a deacon in the Episcopal Church and served in that role for many years, though to his friends and family (and frankly anyone with his phone number), his ministry was always available.  
 Ian was inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in October 2023. For the last five years, Ian taught journalism at Kansas State University and ran the college radio station there. He took great pride in his student-staff and in Wildcat 91.9. In 2023, Wildcat 91.9 was named one of best college radio stations in the country by The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. 
 He was a writer and authored several books including How to Pray When You Are Pissed at God, How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In: A Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses, and A Black Night for the Bluegrass Belle. In addition, Routledge Press published his dissertation, Toward a Theory of True Crime Narratives. Children know him as the author of Dizzy the Mutt with the Propeller Butt and Jackula the Vampire Dog. 
 Ian was a caring, intelligent, and generous man. He never hesitated to extend a hand to those in need or give his time to those in suffering. His deep Christian piety was matched by genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for all forms of faith. He always stood up for a just cause and was fearless in facing all obstacles. He was endlessly creative and never missed an opportunity for a funny bit. He was a loyal friend, a loving husband and excellent father. 
 
Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. 
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EP. 371 Best to the Nest: With Gratitude

It's a brand new episode of Best to the Nest this week with Elizabeth flying solo for this month's edition of "Watch, Read, Listen." 

Watch:
Cabin Chronicles on Magnolia Network
https://magnolia.com/watch/show/41460ca4-4dbd-54be-be86-f9842517e64e/the-cabin-chronicles/

Read:
The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring
https://www.amazon.com/Road-Dalton-Shannon-Bowring-ebook/dp/B0BGXD33T5

Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez
https://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Too-Short/dp/B08Q5X6W6H/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1342504274980139&hvadid=83906755389234&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=53857&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83906890459267%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=10029_13485509&keywords=life%27s+too+short+abby+jimenez&qid=1705371392&sr=8-1

The Hidden Life of Aster Kelly by Katherine Sherbrooke
https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Life-Aster-Kelly-Novel/dp/163936353X

Listen: 
Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien on Audible
https://www.amazon.com/Fatal-Conveniences-Harmful-Products-Sick_and/dp/0063114534

If you'd like to send a sympathy card to Margery, Elizabeth is happy to accept them and pass them onto her. Send to:
Elizabeth Ries
KSTP
3415 University Ave
St. Paul, MN 55114
*please write "for Margery" on the back of the envelope*
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EP. 370 Best to the Nest: January Watch, Read, Listen

Margery wanted to share Ian's own voice with you today. This is an episode they recorded together in June of 2022 - our monthly Watch, Read, Listen series featured the two of them talking about the media they are taking in. If you loved the Ian & Margery Show on myTalk 107.1 - hearing their voices together will undoubtedly bring you the most joy as we mourn the loss of the incomparable Ian Punnett. Thank you for your kind words, your patience and your loyalty to Best to the Nest. 
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EP. 369 Best to the Nest: A Look Back Part 3

As we mourn the passing of Margery's husband, Ian Punnett, we share with you one more of our favorite episodes of the year. Part 2 of "The Long Game" where we use Ian and Margery's 38th wedding anniversary as a jumping off point to talk about your secrets to marriage longevity. Enjoy -- and we'll be back with a brand new episode next week.
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EP. 368 Best to the Nest: A Look Back Part 2

Margery and Elizabeth will be back next week with a new episode, but in the meantime, enjoy this look back at one of our favorite conversations of the year. Margery shares some secrets to success as she can her husband Ian celebrate 38 years of marriage. 
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EP. 367 Best to the Nest: A Look Back

Margery: 
Watch: The Bear HULU 

Read: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 

Listen: Anderson Cooper Podcast on Grief All There Is 
https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/all-there-is-with-anderson-cooper/episodes/31348e06-476a-11ee-a898-17efb89f9edd

Elizabeth: 
Watch: The Santa Clauses – Disney Plus

Read: Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58733693-remarkably-bright-creatures

Listen: Kelly Clarkson “When Christmas Comes Around” https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Comes-Around-Kelly-Clarkson/dp/B09GXPTP32

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EP. 366 Best to the Nest: December Watch, Read, Listen

Margery’s Picks
@maremis_small_art
@eatwithsarah_ 
@thisjess.cooks
@makinghomematter

Elizabeth’s Picks: 
@northwoodsfolk
@foxmeetsbear s
@briahammelinteriors
@rana.monet
@elizries - 12 days of cookies!

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Check out this picture of Ulli’s hands. You will understand when you listen to the interview. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/pages/twin-cities
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EP. 365 Best to the Nest: Insta Favs 2023

We are so excited to chat with Ulli Haslacher today. She is the founder of Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. The origin story of her company is one of ingenuity, determination, and hard work. Her skincare system was named one of the best inventions of 2020 by Time Magazine.
Check out this picture of Ulli’s hands. You will understand when you listen to the interview. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/pages/twin-cities
Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.
Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
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EP. 364 Best to the Nest: Founder Ulli Haslacher

What does Homeopathy mean? How can it help you manage your well-being? Jennie Hoglund joins the conversation today to help us understand how we can better address the root cause of illness and stimulate the  body’s natural healing response. 
You can find out more about Jennie here: 
https://www.hoglundhomeopathy.com/
https://www.instagram.com/the.enlightened.homeopath/

Abundantly well mini course:: https://jenniehoglund.podia.com/abundant-health-mini-course

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EP. 363 Best to the Nest: The Enlightened Homeopath

Margery:

Eucalyptus Shower Drops/Hot Water Bottle 

https://www.bostongeneralstore.com/products/hot-water-bottle?variant=39793645518913

Floral Tonic Essence 

https://geometricdrinks.co.za/

Vintage Gifts 

https://www.ebth.com/


Elizabeth:

Pour Moi Skincare 

https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/collections/holiday-store

**use code best - saves you an additional 20%!**

ToxyFree 

https://collabs.shop/yz6dpx

https://collabs.shop/wgwnbs

https://collabs.shop/j9k4oy

Japanese handmade knife

https://collabs.shop/1rbsmt

Plant dyed yoga mat

https://collabs.shop/mdmvsf

Toups & Co - Alabama hand made, organic makeup - elizabeth has the tinted lip balm and organic lip gloss

https://toupsandco.com/collections/lips

Mito Red Light - Elizabeth has the mito mobile flex

http://www.MitoRedLight.com/discount/nf?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3Dnf

**use code eries for 5% off

The Foundry Home goods - Rainbow wooden toy

 https://www.thefoundryhomegoods.com/rainbow-large-6-piece-set-6-1-2.html


German wooden animals

https://www.thefoundryhomegoods.com/wooden-swan-swimming.html


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EP. 362 Best to the Nest: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Wool is nature’s best fabric. It is moisture wicking, mildew and mold resistant, hypoallergenic and it comes from SHEEP! Today, we are talking to Theresa Bentz from Get Bentz Farm. “The Bentz family raises grass-fed lamb, high-quality sheep’s wool, and native plants for dying wool. Their snout-to-tail operation utilizes all parts of the animal from the meat, to the skulls, to the prized wool. In addition, they run an on-farm wool mill that transforms raw wool into roving, a long bundle of fibers, in a rainbow of colors.” 
https://getbentzfarm.com/
https://www.togreenerpastures.org/get-bentz-farm-feature

Theresa’s Recommendations: 
Harvest and Hill https://harvestandmill.com/
Wear well https://www.shopwearwell.com/
Ramblers Way https://www.ramblersway.com/
https://www.duckworthco.com/
Pyne and Smith https://pyneandsmith.com/
Not Perfect Linen https://notperfectlinen.com/
Wool X https://www.woolx.com/
Branwyn Undergarments! https://branwyn.com/
Wool & https://wooland.com/
https://journal.wooland.com/#HP-Challenges
https://www.duckworthco.com/ American wool

Book to read: Fibershed by Rebecca Burgess 

Also, we are so happy to announce a partnership with Pour Moi Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com. 
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EP. 361 Best to the Nest: Sheep’s Clothing

Margery:
Watch: 

Deadwood Cinemax 
Read: 


George by Alex Gino 


Build the Life You Want Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey

Listen: 

Rockferry by Duffy

Elizabeth:
Watch: 

 Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network
Read and Listen: 


The Woman in Me by Britney Spears 


Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry


Also, we are so happy to announce a partnership with Pour Moi Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.
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EP. 360 Best to the Nest: November Watch, Read, Listen

We are inspired by writer Yuko Tamura’s article on Japanese nutritional wisdom and also by what the Ries kids are eating. 
Also, we are so happy to announce a partnership with Pour Moi Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com. 
Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.
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EP. 359 Best to the Nest: Nutritional Wisdom

We’re talking about sons, and we are lucky enough to have a couple of them join us. 
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EP. 358 Best to the Nest: Bucket Ride

Margery is enjoying the good life in Paris so Elizabeth is flying solo stateside today. She takes this opportunity to answer some questions from Instagram and finds out just how long she can talk…to herself. Here are the questions – and links to Elizabeth’s answers!
Good western medicine podcasts
The Doctor’s Farmacy - Dr. Mark Hyman https://drhyman.com/blog/category/podcasts/ 
Huberman Lab - Andrew Huberman https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcast 
The Art of Being Well - Dr. Will Cole https://drwillcole.com/podcast 
What type of sauna do you have?
The Sunlighten Amplify 3 Person - this link will get you up to $600 off a full sized sauna and $250 off the Solo model (amazing for small spaces!) https://www.sunlighten.com/?utm_source=ElizabethRies&utm_medium=Partner&leadsource=ElizabethRies&utm_campaign=ElizabethRies
What other wellness tools do you love?
Healthyline PEMF Mat - use the code ERIES10 for 10% off! https://healthyline.com/?wpam_id=4118 Elizabeth has the TAJ mat linked here: https://healthyline.com/product/taj-mat-7224-pp-pemf-inframat-pro/
Pranamat acupressure mat - use coupon code elizries for a discount https://pranamat.com/af/gjkrgvdx?coupon=elizries 
Ayurvedic Yoga Mat from ToxyFree in Stillwater https://collabs.shop/xjpzn4
Favorite Twin Cities restaurants?
Anything Ann Ahmed is doing – LAT14 https://www.lat14.com/, Kalûna https://khaluna.com/ and Gai Noi https://www.gainoimpls.com/ 
What’s your favorite cookware?
French Carbon Steel Pans from ToxyFree https://collabs.shop/oq0gb9
Clay Cookware from ToxyFree https://collabs.shop/xjpzn4 
Favorite baby girl names?
How to resolve workplace conflicts and working with difficult people?
What are your favorite jeans?
KUT from the Kloth & Good American from Evereve https://evereve.com/ 
How do you stay positive?

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