In this episode, Nicole kicks things off with a deep dive into angel tree chaos—from confusing toy requests to the wild world of K-Pop Demon Hunters and rich-kid Christmas haul culture. Then Michael brings us into dog-land, where thyroid drama, Facebook group zealots, DIY dog beds, and tiny Wagwear boots all make an appearance. We wrap with free money tips, a new MVP coat, vacuum opinions, and everything we’ve been watching lately. Listen to the full episode here.
Show Notes for Season 4, Episode 20
What Nicole Needs to Talk About First
- Angel tree drama
- The video that started it all (a youtube explanation)
- The child asked for a huge list of things (this is normal as kids think they are asking santa for stuff)
- The woman is rightly confused. Toys are freaking confusing.
- KPop Demon Hunters explained
- Rainbow High – totally not KPop, BUT are part of the series and comes up when a grown up searches for Kpop toys
- Baby Alive or Baby Born or American Girl Bitty Baby or Cabbage Patch Sweet Dreams Doll
- The video that started it all (a youtube explanation)
- Are rich kid christmas haul videos any different than adult shopping videos for angel tree tags?
- Average amount spent per kid is around $160
And Now, Dogs…
- Hypothyroidism and thyroiditis in dogs – Really any disease in dogs
- Facebook group cults – Hypothyroidism in dogs
- I made a post and was immediately told the medication dose was wrong and schedule was wrong
- I looked up Dr. Jean Dodds and found she is not even legally licensed to practice medicine
- Cornell says
- DVM360 says
- Covetrus (manufacturer of medicine) says
- I made a post and was immediately told the medication dose was wrong and schedule was wrong
- Do your own research – Skeptvet.com, American veterinary medical association and Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
- Get a second opinion – Michigan State University North Carolina State Veterinary Hospital
- Facebook group cults – Hypothyroidism in dogs
- Dog wipes
- MC – Miracle Care Eye Wash Pads
- HICC Pet Eye Wipes
- Douxo S3 Pyo Pads – for bacterial skin infections
- Foam Factory
- Start here for a custom bed
- Pick your shape and then enter the size
- I called and it was suggested we pick HD36 Foam – High Quality and it was a good choice
- We use Molly Mutt waterproof liners
- We use Molly Mutt dog bed covers
- Start here for a custom bed
- Wagwear boots
- These are the boots we got
- Follow the sizing guide AND measuring guide
- I’m using toddler socks under the boots to make them more comfortable
- You can cut the silicone if it rubs on the carpal pad
- These are not for fashion
- Training
Vacuum
- Henry Hoover (green)
- Longer cord
- Longer hose
- Better attachments
- Rolls easier
- Better suction
- Easier to use all around
- Eureka Whirlwind
- Small collection bin
- No bag
Plugs
- Govee Dual Smart Plugs
- Kasa Smart plugs
- TP – Link Tapo Surge Protector
- Kasa Smart Power Strip
- MVP got a new coat
- Columbia Oak Harbor II
Free Money
- YouTube tv $20 credit
- Claim before December 9th
- How to claim
- Dispute was resolved
What We’ve Been Watching
- Silicon Valley HBO
- Pluribus – Apple TV
- All Her Fault – Peacock
- The Beast in Me – Netflix
- Twits – Netflix
- Thoughts and Prayers HBO
- Swat – Netflix
- The Carman Family Deaths – Netflix
- Dodge Ball – Netflix
- Idiocracy – Netflix