Not Just Rainbows and Unicorns

06/21/2025

In this episode, Nicole and Michael dive into a wide range of topics. They discuss ways to stay cool during heat domes and explore the world of hospice and palliative care for dogs. Nicole shares her experience making yogurt in an Instant Pot, comparing different ingredients and their costs. The duo also delves into the realm of protein drinks, offering recommendations for baking, cooking, and ready-to-drink options. Learn how to transform an old iPad into a functional weather station, and get tips for identifying and treating poison ivy and poison oak. Lastly, they share some of their favorite shows and movies for your entertainment.

In this episode, Nicole and Michael dive into a wide range of topics. They discuss ways to stay cool during heat domes and explore the world of hospice and palliative care for dogs. Nicole shares her experience making yogurt in an Instant Pot, comparing different ingredients and their costs. The duo...

05/25/2025

In Season 4, Episode 9, Nicole and Michael tackle a wide range of topics, from filing complaints against businesses to navigating driveway construction disputes. They share expert advice on pruning bushes, shrubs, and trees, plus insights into training reactive dogs—especially high-drive herding breeds. The duo also reviews their latest gadget purchases, including a 5-in-1 wireless charger and a powerful new vacuum. And, of course, they break down their recent must-watch shows, from Murderbot and The Good Fight to the dark side of kidfluencing.

In Season 4, Episode 9, Nicole and Michael tackle a wide range of topics, from filing complaints against businesses to navigating driveway construction disputes. They share expert advice on pruning bushes, shrubs, and trees, plus insights into training reactive dogs—especially high-drive herding b...

05/10/2025

Nicole and Michael debate pet meds, DIY tailoring, and the best hacks for foggy goggles. Meanwhile, Henry’s on a diet (again), and hiring a landscaper proves trickier than expected. Plus, a deep dive into prescription meds, grass seed, and secondhand fashion!

04/20/2025

In this episode, Nicole and Michael realize it’s Easter Sunday, and then discuss allergies, artificial intelligence, almost astronauts, gold jacket, fence screens, and shows they’ve been streaming.

In this episode, Nicole and Michael realize it's Easter Sunday, and then discuss allergies, artificial intelligence, almost astronauts, gold jacket, fence screens, and shows they've been streaming.

04/06/2025

In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about staying healthy, why you might need a passport to vote in the future, computer support scams, the best in frozen vegetables, the impact of tariffs on Nintendo, being prepared for severe weather this summer, watching birds, and a round of of what they did and didn’t like in the world of streaming the past few weeks.

In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about staying healthy, why you might need a passport to vote in the future, computer support scams, the best in frozen vegetables, the impact of tariffs on Nintendo, being prepared for severe weather this summer, watching birds, and a round of of what they di...

03/22/2025

In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about co-op games, the new “Alphabet” song, sealing asphalt, the state of decorating in the White House, controversies in running shoes, tea time alarms, the lyrical and performance genius of Todd, judging ripeness of avocados, when microphones attack, and what they’ve been streaming lately.

In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about co-op games, the new "Alphabet" song, sealing asphalt, the state of decorating in the White House, controversies in running shoes, tea time alarms, the lyrical and performance genius of Todd, judging ripeness of avocados, when microphones attack, and wh...

03/01/2025

In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat about the best way to stop a bloody nose, the kinds of views people who are nearly six foot tall have, kettlebells, tuna fish, protein, Dr. Bronner’s products, the new Alexa+, where to get the best pet bed covers, and a run down of what they’ve been watching lately.

In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat about the best way to stop a bloody nose, the kinds of views people who are nearly six foot tall have, kettlebells, tuna fish, protein, Dr. Bronner's products, the new Alexa+, where to get the best pet bed covers, and a run down of what they've been watching....

02/16/2025

In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss using GLP1 medications for arthritis, tuning a 100+ year old piano, replacing Apple batteries and devices, tax season, the Minutiae app, MVP’s adventures in weekly dog care, dog sitting Mr. Louie, and a round up of what they’ve been streaming.

In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss using GLP1 medications for arthritis, tuning a 100+ year old piano, replacing Apple batteries and devices, tax season, the Minutiae app, MVP's adventures in weekly dog care, dog sitting Mr. Louie, and a round up of what they've been streaming.

02/03/2025

In this episode, Nicole and Michael host a conversation with David Leake about what's been going on the past few weeks in U.S. politics.

01/18/2025

In their first episode for a new year and season, Nicole and Michael talk about how being homemaker is more than a full time job, why doing an annual insurance checkup is a good idea, updating WiFi security cameras, an assortment of recent Amazon purchases, doing a trial of Apple One, Fitness+ and News+, pizza bowls, and a roll-up of what they’ve been watching.

In their first episode for a new year and season, Nicole and Michael talk about how being homemaker is more than a full time job, why doing an annual insurance checkup is a good idea, updating WiFi security cameras, an assortment of recent Amazon purchases, doing a trial of Apple One, Fitness+ and N...

12/27/2024

In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about Nicole's dad Steve, hospice, cremation, getting important documents in order, sketchy passport companies, stuff dogs should not eat, Hulu's throne of ad-free lies, favorite entry way rugs, and what they've been streaming.

12/08/2024

In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat about home electrical updates, new humidifiers, the universe of Govee Lights, new toys for Henry, the perfect storage container for your basement, what they're thankful for, and everything that they've been watching.

In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat about home electrical updates, new humidifiers, the universe of Govee Lights, new toys for Henry, the perfect storage container for your basement, what they're thankful for, and everything that they've been watching.