Home Space and Reason

Ep. 87 | Unique Birthday Party Idea: The Reflection party

If you have googled “Best Birthday Ideas” or “Unique birthday ideas” you are not alone.  Each year, most of us are tasked with trying to figure out a way to make a loved one feel special. This is a truly original idea to celebrate a child or adult birthday taking out the stress and emphasis on consumerism. My child has chosen to have a Reflection Party five years in a row!

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1. The Strange Origins of American Birthday Celebrations, by Joe Pinsker of The Atlantic 
2. After all, when did celebrating birthdays become a thing? by Leticia Cezario Santos of The Oakland Post Online 
3. Spiceology Dry Rub Sampler gift idea
4. Episode 8: Managing Sentimental Items 
5. Episode 18: Creating spaces for Kids 
6. Episode 33: Finishing and Revising Home Projects

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Ep. 79 | The Impact of Home Renovation Shows on our Decisions

How do Home Renovation shows impact our idea of the "perfect" space? This episode is a collaboration with Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at Valencia College in Florida. Let's think about what we are watching and how it influences us.  A link to "MOST POPULAR: The Podcast" hosted by Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D.

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1. Biography of Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D. 
2. The Washington Post: HGTV makes homes boring and sad. 
3. Architectural Digest: How HGVT became an Industry Juggernaut 
4. Business of Home: How 25 years of HGVT have transformed the Home Industry 

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Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Ep. 78 | VIDEO An Anxiety Inducing Kitchen Transforms

When you look at my Home Functionality diagram of six lenses that I use when assessing home functionality, rarely is a problem isolated. Let’s talk about these six areas of thought as it pertains to a real-life kitchen and client. This episode is available in video form but you can also just listen if that suits you better.

See this video in higher resolution on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88G8S42VasM

Link to Episode 25: The KonMari Method

 

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Ep. 74 | Radon Poison in the air of your Home

Radon is a tasteless, odorless, invisible gas found in every home. This radioactive gas is produced by the breakdown of uranium in the earth's crust. It's the #1 cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the #2 cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Radon seeps into your living space through holes and cracks in your home’s foundation. Unseen, unheard, and unknown without proper testing. Hear from expert and special guest Lawrence Belland about how it can be present in your home and what to do about it.

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Oregon Health Authority information on Radon
2. Website for free radon test for Oregon residents. Test Kit totals $4.85 which covers Processing fee for free test kit, shipping to and from the lab & lab test kit analysis.
3. US Environmental Protection Agency website about Radon FAQ
4. Lawrence Belland, Just Radon Radioactive Gas Testing & Abatement  O: 503-987-8776  C: 503-740-7737  Lawrence@JustRadon.Com  CCB#: 212656 WALIC#: JUSTR**813Q7   NRPP#:110989 RMT NRSB#: 200G006   NRPP Certified Soil Gas Mitigation Compliance Inspector

 

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Ep. 73 | Automation to Relieve Mental Load

Mental load is the invisible labor involved in managing a household and family, beyond simply the physical chores like cleaning and cooking. Let's look at what automation may be able to assist with to cut back on what you have in your head.

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1. What is Mental Load 
2. Dropps Earth friendly Laundry & Dishwasher pods
3. Who Gives a Crap Earth friendly Toilet Paper
4. James Clear: Master one thing. 

 

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Ep. 71 | Forgotten and neglected spaces

Let’s discuss home functionality and organization in spots that might not be top of mind. If you have pets, I have a great organization idea for you.

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1. Hold On trash bags are good for our earth.   

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Ep. 70 | YOU in your home

What do you need to hear from someone who wants nothing but the best for you? 

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. TedX Talk: The Art of Being your own best friend

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Episode 64 | Wildfires threatening our homes

This episode is Part 1 of 2; relevant to every single homeowner. Forested or suburban, on a large lot or small, no one is immune to fire amidst global warming and its onslaught of drought combined with high winds.  This is a story about the Paradise, California fire from a firefighters' perspective with special guest Jim Broshears. This includes some steps we can take to protect our own homes and apps for documenting it's contents.

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1. Everything Is Unprecedented. Welcome To Your Hotter Earth / article by NPR.

2. National Weather Service.

3. Link to the list of Home Inventory apps 

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Episode 53 | A story about a woman; her health, house and healing

This is a parallel story about Jessica Dudley and her health and home journeys.  It’s a fascinating and educational story filled with ups and downs, wallpaper and mold, hope, and satisfaction.  Her health journey started when she was 18 years old but as a remodeler of historic homes, this is also a story about creating a home for healing. See the supporting VIDEO on YouTube.

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1. Jessica Dudley’s Instagram Accounts: ThankfulBungalow  and EDSinspired 
2. Psychology Today: Self Compassion and Meditation can yield better mental health
3. 8 places you might find mold from AllergyAndAir.com

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.

Episode 42 | Backyard Insect Hotels

On a visit to Worthy Brewing in Bend Oregon, we happened upon the most fabulous insect house created by Worthy Garden Club. As a result, in this episode, let’s discuss supporting our environment (1) from our backyard through insect hotels, (2) learning about non-profits that support our environment, (3) making a difference by doing what we enjoy most, and (4) buying holiday gifts from companies who are making business decisions that positively support our environment.  

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If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. PDF on How to Build an Insect Hotel.
2. PDF Attracting beneficial bugs.
3. Learn more about the Honey Bee Conservancy.
4. Follow on Instagram: the Honey Bee Conservancy - Worthy Garden Club - Crown Bees
5. DONATE to the Worthy Garden Club by clicking here.
6. DONATE to the Honey Bee Conservancy by clicking here.
7. Learn more about Operation Appleseed
8. Worthy Garden Clubs’ Pinterest boards. 
9. Shop for birthday and Christmas Gifts that are earth-friendly using this EarthHero portal to buy from earth-friendly companies.

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.