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Episode 79 – Pointless Fun Stacking Leopards and Foxes

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/ns79.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSWe are super happy to have Special Guest KAREN THUL on this episode! We hope she’ll return….   Mel’s Recommendation: Movie: Bringing Up Baby (1938) Mel finally has a recommendation older than Kelly’s! Stars Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant and was directed by Howard Hawks.  This is probably Mel’s very favoritest RomCom/Screwball Comedy EVER! There’s a LEOPARD named Baby, a Zoologist/Paleontologist, Intercostal Clavicles, Screwball Characters SPOILER ALERT: Oddly for Mel, this movie has a happy ending. You may be able to … Continue reading →

Episode 71 – Go Loopy for Lost Wax

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS71.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSIn this episode you can learn to make a steampunk hat, and then hang it up ANYWHERE. Mel’s Recommendation: Website/ YouTube Channel: Lost Wax Yes, more crafting awesomeness. You know I can’t resist Steampunk! ~M Lost Wax is the name of Chris Huebert’s website and YouTube channel. He creates amazingly beautiful steampunk jewelry and also has a number of fun, affordable DIY Steampunk tutorials on Youtube. The tutorial videos are free to watch, but for the detailed plans (with full templates, … Continue reading →

Episode 60 – Crafty vinyl angels

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS60.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSKelly brings some steampunk, and Alicia joins us to make some cool music related recommendations.And Mel manages to slip in a little knitting! Kelly’s Recommendation: Audiobook: Clockwork Angels by Kevin J Anderson and read by Neil Peart This story is based on the Rush album of the same name. The Links! Goodreads, Audible, Amazon (The Watchmaker’s Edition pictured above) A Steampunk story about a young man who decides to change his fate. There are Clockwork Angels, Watchmaker’s, Anarchists, and Carnivals. And … Continue reading →

Episode 58 – MS-DOS Meets the Bride

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS58.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week Kelly brings you some old school gaming that’s free, and Mel shares some The Princess Bride love. Kelly’s Recommendation:     Webiste/Games: Archive.org MS-DOS Games Yet another treasure in the archive.org site Play 2400+ MS-DOS based games in YOUR BROWSER FOR FREE! No special set up required!! Wolfenstein 3D, Red Baron, Donkey Kong, and FROGGER!   Mel’s Recommendation:   Audiobook: As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes with Joe Layden This … Continue reading →

Episode 42 – Monkey Music to Tweet By

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Episode 33 – Penalty Card a Warlock. I dare you.

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Episode 32 – Anime, Manga, and a Sharktopus!

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS32.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSWe talk Attack on Titan, Sharktopus Art, and the Amazon Prime Directive. Kelly’s Recommendation: TV Series/Book (Manga): Attack on Titan The Anime series is available on Netflix! Check out the first book in the Manga Series here. Attack on Titan is the story of humanity’s ongoing struggle against people-devouring giants called Titans. The Anime on Netflix uses subtitles, so it counts as reading!!   Mel’s Recomendations: Because Mel couldn’t decide on which was more awesome, she’s recommending 2 Digital Artists today! … Continue reading →

Episode 29 – Bears and MORE

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Episode 27 – Apocalyptic Art and a Watermelon in Easter Hay

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Episode 25 – The Build It Yourself Episode

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSWe accidentally had themed recommendations this week! Welcome to DIY with Mel and Kelly! Mel builds a computer while Kelly finds a site to build EVERYTHING! Mel’s Recommendation: Website: Newegg.com A Tech Superstore that will help you find all of your pc building needs. Many products have unboxing videos that give you a full tour of the product so you can get a close up view before you buy. They also are very well known for great customer service. A lot of … Continue reading →