In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle revisit the topic of tipping. While Michelle is still easily pulled into the tipping game, Suzanne is holding strong with her new tipping strategy. A strategy that she finds very empowering!!

From this conversation, the ladies move on to talk about a frustrating experience Michelle had on a recent flight. Even though Michelle knows that she did the right thing, she shares why she had such an intense reaction to it.

Then, before wrapping up this week’s episode, Michelle shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

And for those of you missing the monthly book club…please check out our social media for our suggested summer reading list.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

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Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Join us for Christmas in July! We are diving into the vault to revisit some of our favorite episodes. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.

As you will discover, this season, all the way from Thanksgiving to New Years, is Michelle’s absolute favorite, and she and Suzanne have a lot of great stories and observations to provide some much needed cheer to everyone here today. Just a heads-up that, since they will be talking about the many ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of Christmas, you may want to listen to today’s episode in a kid free zone. They begin by sharing some examples of the spirit of Christmas that have already taken place in their lives this year, and then review the status of their Christmas shopping so far. Our hosts go on to recount their stories about mall Santas as well as Christmas memories, traditions, and meals. They finish up this first Christmas episode of the year by reviewing their gift giving traditions and opinions. As we all know, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, making this lighthearted and thoroughly entertaining episode just what everyone needs to bring that joyful spirit of Christmas to life.

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle talk about winning at the ‘points’ or ‘rewards’ game. Whether accumulating points from travel, gambling, shopping or fast food, Suzanne highlights the perks of being loyal to a brand, and how this loyality can be a money saving advantage to you!

Then, before wrapping up this week’s episode, Suzanne shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

And for those of you missing the monthly book club…please check out our social media for our suggested summer reading list.

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional! Listen in as the ladies discuss the pros and cons of having expectations.

So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing.

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In this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will be talking about things that make them feel out of place in today’s fast paced and every changing world. From using the word “please” to current tipping trends, they reflect on why it’s sometimes difficult to understand the logic of what’s going on around them.

Before wrapping up this episode, Suzanne shares this week’s ‘Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' is always a featured quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

And for those of you missing the monthly book club…please check out our social media for our suggested summer reading list. While some books were selected by Suzanne, a couple were chosen by Michelle. Any guesses on which books were picked by who?

This month’s featured book selection is: “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy” by Elizabeth Beller

Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: Beller, Elizabeth: 9781982178963: Amazon.com: Books

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

Article referenced in this episode:

Americans have forgotten their manners, how to say 'please'

Some Americans have stopped tipping. Should you do the same?

It’s just orange juice and coffee for Michelle and Suzanne today as they recover from their weekend making joyful memories together with friends in Tucson. Given that, it makes perfect sense that the topic they have chosen to explore this week is the concept of ‘sparking joy’ – what it means, examples from their lives of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, and how to make a conscious effort to find joy in daily life. They start off by reviewing their weekend and what Michelle learned and observed during it, and then delve into their experiences with Marie Kondo’s exercise in sparking joy. Along the way, they share their own examples of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, illustrate these with their trademark entertaining stories, and highlight the need to build joy into daily life and get rid of whatever doesn’t bring it. Fittingly, they finish up the episode by defining the joyful exclamation ‘Skol!’. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that joy is an essential component in our lives, and our hosts’ words of wisdom and humor certainly provide that spark for listeners here today.

Until next time…

Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional…

After taking a few minutes to catch up on life and a recent happening, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to talk about their recent trip to California. While the experience they share in today’s episode is not about Disneyland, the ladies quickly discovered that this California adventure had its own unique charm and magic. Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle excitingly recap the Tiffany Blue Book event.

Then, to wrap up this episode, Michelle shares this week's 'Something to Sip on.' ‘Something to Sip on’ is a quote selected by OJO that aims to spark contemplation and introspection.

And…For those listeners that miss the monthly book club, please check out our social media for the recommended summer reading list. Suzanne and Michelle have each selected books for this list – can you guess who chose which books?

This month’s featured book selection is: “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy” by Elizabeth Beller

Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: Beller, Elizabeth: 9781982178963: Amazon.com: Books

Until next time everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

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In this week's episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle delve into Savannah Guthrie's book "Mostly What God Does". While both ladies absolutely adored this book, they discuss how their unique reading styles influenced their individual perspectives. Tune in to discover the insights, and impact, this book had on each of them.

Before wrapping up this episode, Michelle has a few announcements to share with the listeners. These announcements are then followed by Suzanne's inspired 'Something to Sip on'. OJO's 'Something to Sip on' features a quote intended to inspire reflection and contemplation.

Until June everyone….Cheers!

For more information about this podcast, please visit the following locations:

Orange Juice Optional (Facebook & Instagram) www.orangejuiceoptional.com www.spirituallysituated.com Email: orangejuiceoptional@gmail.com

May’s book of the month:

Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere: Guthrie, Savannah: 9781400341122: Amazon.com: Books

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