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Made Ya Smile
Melinda Whitten and Carrie Varnell are on a mission to make you smile. A little useful, a little random, a lot of fun! It's like a palette cleanser for your brain!
Episodes
Made Ya SmileThat's Enough Outta You
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet- The Rom-Com; Romancing the Toad Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileMelinda and Carrie's Diet Coke Club
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: From Home Depot to Target 🎯, Crispy Diet Coke Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and…
Made Ya SmileYou Can Sit With Us
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Bible stories that were funnier than we thought; Team Catty-Corner vs Team Across From Thanks for listening! Check us out on…
Made Ya SmileHow to Do Everything Better
Send us Fan Mail Raise your hand if you need a life hack! 🙋🏼♀️ In this episode: Learning to ask for help from people who are not mind readers; Life Hacks!…
Made Ya SmileCongratulations on Your Toot!
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year!! In this first episode of 2025: New Year's traditions around the world; Babies who toot; What's your Bible read-thru? Thanks…
Made Ya SmileAdvent 2024- Anna
Send us Fan Mail In our last Advent episode of 2024, we're spotlighting the Prophet Anna, who devoted her life to anticipating the coming of the Messiah and…
Made Ya SmileAdvent 2024- Simeon
Send us Fan Mail This week in our Advent Series, we take a look at Simeon, who waited all his life to see the promise of the Messiah fulfilled, and how we can…
Made Ya SmileAdvent Week 2- Mary
Send us Fan Mail We continue our Advent series by diving into a look at Mary, the Mother of Jesus, who said "yes" without hesitation to a mission that would…
Made Ya SmileAdvent Week 1- Zechariah
Send us Fan Mail It's that time of year! As we kick off the season of Christmas and anticipate the birth of Jesus, Resident Bible Nerd--Kelley Mathews--gives…
Made Ya SmileI Know Stuff, I've Worked at Home Depot
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: kindness goes a long way, Made Ya Smile Moolah Makers Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast…
Made Ya SmileI'm Not in Control of the Rememberies
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're talking about brain exercises and trying to remember why we walked into a room. Thanks for listening! Check us out on…
Made Ya SmileFall and Halloween Ideas with Angela
Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast it's all things Fall! Our Resident Lifestyle Guru, Angela Everhart, is back with some fantastic ideas on décor…
Made Ya SmileGirl Camp Once a Month
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the benefits of observing the old Levitical law of females being separated from everyone else once a month. Thanks…
Made Ya SmileIt's Okay, I'm Not Smart
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're discussing what we mean by "smart". 🤓🎓 Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and…
Made Ya Smile🍁 It's Fall Y'all!! 🍂
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are celebrating the beginning of Fall. Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook…
Made Ya SmileI'm a Little 'Spicious
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Fall Trees that Should've Been Easier; Hall Monitor of the World- The Latest Scams; John 8:31-32 Thanks for listening! Check…
Made Ya SmileI Want a Robot Army to Do My Bidding
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Technology- Love it? Or don't...love it?; Autumn Appetizer; Honey- Nature's Sweetener Thanks for listening! Check us out on…
Made Ya SmileAutumn and Menopause and Seasons of Change
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Carrie's Hollywood Adventure; Talking About Menopa--wait what were we talking about? Thanks for listening! Check us out on…
Made Ya SmilePsh...I Could Make That
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Rent-a-Tree; Good News Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks…
Made Ya SmileGo Shawty, It's Your Birthday!
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode Angela Everhart, our Resident Lifestyle Guru (a working title), helps us plan the PERFECT birthday party! 🎉🎂 Thanks for…
Made Ya SmileScooping Ice Cream and Planning Trips
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: What We'd Gold Medal At, Stop it With the Fingernail Tapping Already Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileWe're Manifesting Fall
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet, Movies with Snow and Cozy Vibes Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileLet's Get Together and Ketchup
Send us Fan Mail We were on a break! But in a good way. In this week's episode, we get caught up on all the going's on. Thanks for listening! Check us out on…
Made Ya SmileHappy Appendages Awareness Day! (But Only in America)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Empty Coke Cans; Fireworks Safety; Words That Don't Make Sense to Carrie; Deuteronomy 14:2 Thanks for listening! Check us out…
Made Ya SmileSee it Again for the First Time
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: I can't even remember y'all because brain fog in menopause is real. We talk about...something about our hair and then movies…
Made Ya SmileI Had One of Those and It Wound Up in My Trash Can
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Sun Visors for Cars; History of the High-Five; New Studio; Colossians 3:15-17 Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileFather's Day Ideas with Angela Everhart
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to our pal, Angela Everhart, who is our brand new Resident Fun Planner (we're workshopping that title), about creative…
Made Ya SmileNational Best Friends Day!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we celebrate National Best Friend's Day (June 8th)! Don't forget to tell your best friend how much you love them! Thanks for…
Made Ya SmileWow, I Didn't Know They Made a Movie About My Life
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Spring Storms Bring Opportunities; Disney Movies Explained Wrong Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileI Did Ask My Doctor About Your Gallbladder
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Pumpkins, Bugs and Summer; Seasoned Women's Best Advice; Psalm 143:8-10 Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileGimme That Baby I'm a Grandma
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Grown-Up Treasure Box; Mom and Grandma Instincts; Things that Made Us Smile Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileMother's Day Episode!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: All Mom Wants for Mother's Day Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook…
Made Ya SmileHow Not to Lose Your Kids (and Your Mind) on Vacation
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're sharing some tips that have worked for us when taking our young kids on vacation. Thanks for listening! Check us out on…
Made Ya Smile"Let me handle this," said the rage inside me.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Melinda learns to say "no"; Melinda learns how to open her gas tank Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileWhy Would You Put the Artist in Charge?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Post Easter Weekend Catch-up; Watcha' Watchin'? Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and…
Made Ya SmileI'm Just Being Honest in My Honest Brain
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Some great facts with Resident Bible Nerd Kelley Mathews, Melinda aka "Minnie" has an announcement, Carrie should probably…
Made Ya SmileIt Feels Like it Should Be Illegal
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode: Fun Easter Facts; That Just Feels Illegal Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and…
Made Ya SmileGive Me a Good Butter Cream and I'm All Yours
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Unpopular Opinion, Easter Chocolate Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook…
Made Ya SmileAre People on the Right Side of the Auditorium Even Going to Heaven?
Send us Fan Mail In this Episode: Change is Hard, Claire Update, Arts Festival, Whoda Thunk It? Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileIntroducing the Doctor Buddy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Leap Year Explained, Our Million Dollar Idea, Hall Monitor of the World, Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet? Thanks for…
Made Ya SmileI'm a Very Brave Backseat Listener
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: A Claire Update, The Shopping Cart Theory Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook…
Made Ya SmileI've Never Been Called an Old Tire
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Carrie's Visit to the Hip Doctor, Valentine's Ideas Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast…
Made Ya SmileI'm Sorry for What I Said When I Ran Out of My Estrogen Patch
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode: Do-over Day, 7 Ways to Promote Memory Health Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast…
Made Ya SmileI Don't Even Know Where My Baby is Right Now
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Update on Melinda's Broken Frame, Ways to Help Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and…
Made Ya SmileYou've Bartered for Your Child's Teeth!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Carrie shares some random life hacks, Melinda shares about how weird it is to have GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) Thanks for…
Made Ya SmileI Think I'll Move to Australia
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Melinda Faceplants, Cute Puppies in Sunshine, How to Energize Yourself for Spring Thanks for listening! Check us out on…
Made Ya SmileYeah, I Be Tacky
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Weather's A'comin! The Care and Feeding of Husbands Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast…
Made Ya SmileHow Did We Survive the 80's?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Welcome Back, The Struggle of the 80's Kid Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and…
Made Ya SmileAdvent Week 4- Prince of Peace
Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas, everyone! We hope you have enjoyed this Advent series as much as we have. This week we're talking about Jesus as Prince of…
Made Ya SmileAdvent Week 3- Eternal Father
Send us Fan Mail We are on Advent Week 3 and talking about Jesus being our Eternal Father. How do wrap our heads around God being eternal with no beginning and…
Made Ya SmileStocking Stuffer Ideas 2023!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Support the MWSS, Stocking Stuffer Ideas 2023! Links on some of the products we talked about: "He Knows Your Name" Scripture…
Made Ya SmileAdvent Week 2- Mighty God
Send us Fan Mail This week for Advent, we're talking about the coming Messiah as Mighty God. What does that mean for us? We can trust him. We can turn to him…
Made Ya SmileMy "In Case" Packet of Turkey Gravy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Hallmark Christmas Movie Fun Facts, Ideas for Kids and Ornaments Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileAdvent Week 1- Wonderful Counselor
Send us Fan Mail Christmas is upon us and so we want to pause and focus our mind's attention and our heart's affection on the hope we have in Jesus. Our…
Made Ya SmileStore Your Turkey Toddler at My House
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Melinda wins at Thanksgiving, Carrie has bear advice Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast…
Made Ya SmileHoliday Outfit Appropriation
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Melinda rethinks her outfit choice, Christmas Decorating Chaos Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileWe'll See You Next Week!
Send us Fan Mail We're taking the week off, but we'll be back with an all new episode next week! Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram…
Made Ya SmileNot a Big Women's Conference
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Fun with sand art, Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and…
Made Ya SmileWhat to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Leftover Halloween Candy Solutions, Cuteness Aggression, Social Media + Thanksgiving Thanks for listening! Check us out on…
Made Ya SmileYay for My Very Own Phobia!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: Phobias, Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet-Straws Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and…