Hosts Nicole and Michael are back with another wide-ranging episode of Not Just Rainbows and Unicorns. From painting projects, garage repairs, and home organization to histamine-friendly living, sneaker adventures, and fixing a beloved office chair, they share what’s been happening in their world lately. They also discuss products they’ve been testing, tips for dealing with smelly ice and rattling fans, saving pollinators, unusual immigration interview questions for married couples, and their experience with a new robot vacuum. No guests this week—just Nicole and Michael catching up on life, homeownership, and the little challenges that keep things interesting. Listen here.
Show Notes for Season 5, Episode 9
Why Eric can never move, quit or die
How to remove paint from a fiberglass door/vinyl – alcohol wipes – just buy alcohol wipes
Do not skimp on tools or paint – if you can go to an actual paint store
Purdy brushes, use tape, take the time to prep the room
Reused our old house door for the garage
Nicole’s boring summer months of histamine
No citric acid
Zojirushi Hello Kitty 16 ounce thermos vs Yeti Rambler
Ice water
New ice cube trays
Gorilla Grip plastic ice cube trays
Use baking soda in freezer
Make ice with filtered or distilled water
Nicole’s Sneaker Drama
WHITIN Zero Drop Barefoot Shoes
Fixing the beloved Herman Miller Aeron chair
Organizing Our Life
Four, Six, Eight and Ten Inch Velcro Ties
Sleeping Lamb Over the Door Shoe Organizer
Large Command Hooks – 4 Pounds
Large Command Hook Replacement Strips
Alphabet brand garage cart organizer
Saving the Bees
Fixing a fan that rattles
Immigration interview for married people
- What color is spouse’s toothbrush
- How many televisions are in your house
- How many locks are on your front door
- What color sheets are on your bed
- What kind of toothpaste does your spouse use
- What did your spouse wear to bed last night
- What time did your spouse leave for work yesterday
- Name everything hanging on the walls in your bedroom
- What color is your sofa
- How long does your spouse’s commute take to get to work
Robot vacuums
Dreame D20 Plus Vacuum and Mop (don’t use the mop)