Spill the Beans has a little spinoff podcast! The Conversation Cafe will feature interviews with guests, and Melissa Hernandez is the first one! The owner of Simply Bliss, an online boutique, Melissa shares tips for maximizing boutique shopping, some of her favorite fashion trends, and more! She's a lot of fun, so don't miss this inaugural episode of the Conversation Cafe!

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Conversation Cafe Episode 01: Melissa Hernandez of Simply Bliss Boutique

We spent the weekend at a women's retreat, avoiding the floodwaters and making new friendships! (And eating like royalty. WOW!) Fun stories from our time away - and a tribute to my friend Michelle, whose faith was made sight this weekend. Brokenhearted for her family, but blown away by her testimony.

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Spill the Beans Episode 118: Fun, Floods, and Friendships

You know how your dreams don't always make sense when you remember them? Yeah, well Ryan's dream from this week made NO sense, but it did make for a good story. And so did our tour of Wabash County, where we uncovered many treasures! It was a fun(ny) week in Shafferland! Hope you enjoy!

Spill the Beans Episode 120: Ryan's Crazy Dream

We were on the road this weekend, serving at a women's retreat, so this week we're taking you behind the scenes of just such a weekend: what we hope to accomplish and our thoughts on what we're called to do! (And because we're never all serious all the time, you'll find a few zingers from the carpool lane in here too!)

Spill the Beans Episode 121: Behind the Scenes

While everyone has quirks, it's possible that here in Shafferland, even our quirks have quirks. We decided to tell you about some of our stranger ones. Maybe it will make you feel better about your own, or maybe you'll find out we have some things in common! Either way - we hope you still love us! :)

Spill the Beans Episode 122: Quirky McQuirkersons

We had a great Easter, but it certainly brought its fair share of dress shopping drama. (And then there was Ryan's suit find, which was a whole separate experience in and of itself.) Funny stories from around the table, the big reasons we're grateful for Easter, and more!

Spill the Beans Episode 123: Easter and More!

In this week of continued "sprinter," we have a whole hodge podge of stories. Phoebe came to visit, Bekah spoke at a church, Ryan's creating more new words, TV shows are coming and going...lots to talk about! Hope we can keep you company while you either huddle by a fire or walk on a beach. It could go either way, I'm sure!

Spill the Beans Episode 124: Hodge & Podge

We're less than 30 days from Bekah's 40th, so we've started the OFFICIAL final countdown. And to kick off the countdown, Bekah unearthed old journals (and accompanying humiliation), Ryan played in a tournament, and we both had a week full of laughs!

Spill the Beans Episode 125: The Final Countdown

We've entered the season of LOTS OF CAKE! Ryan's birthday kicked off a bazillion celebrations, and it turned out our Plan D sort of day was fun even though it did not happen according to our careful scheduling! Hope you can hang out with us for a few stories!

Spill the Beans Episode 127: Let the Parties Begin!

Well, no one spilled the beans about Bekah's surprise 40th birthday party, so here's a peek behind the scenes at how it all happened!

Spill the Beans Episode 128: The Making of A Surprise Party

Turning 40 was so much fun! No crisis showed up (even at the last minute) and the pre-planned photo scavenger hunt was a blast! So if you've got a worrisome number birthday coming up, take a listen and learn how to celebrate well to embrace a new decade!

Spill the Beans Episode 129: The Big 4-0

Some people collect magnets and t-shirts on vacation. We collect stories. Lots and lots of stories! This time we collected a whole trip's worth on the first DAY. It was still a fun trip - but my goodness. We were sure scared at the start!

Spill the Beans Episode 130: Ohhh the Vacation Stories

School may end today around here, but we spent most of last week learning crazy random things. Learn from our mishaps and adventures and save yourself some time! :)

Episode 131: School's Out...But Not for Us!

Just listen. I can't possibly describe it. (Also if you like Ryan's belly laughs, listen, because he had a few in this one!)

Spill the Beans Episode 132: Meet Big Beulah

It may not have been the kind of week that brought many new adventures, but it didn't lack stories. Organizational delight (that is actually a thing!!!), date nights with bulk toilet paper, and workout weight gain: we've got it all. (Too bad I'm not kidding on the last part.)

Spill the Beans Episode 133: A Peek at the Week

We missed a week, but we're back with double the stories and only half the summer cold we had last week. (WHO GETS A SUMMER COLD? Oh wait. Bekah.) This week we have all the answers to your questions, including, apparently, why we are considered lame in the eyes of teenagers.

Spill the Beans Episode 134: Playing Catch Up

We loved being part of our church's patriotic program this past weekend! We're sharing some of our favorite memories...and some free stories on the side just because, well, we're easily sidetracked!

Spill the Beans Episode 135: Patriotic Palooza

This week we got on a roll and just couldn't quit! Stories, memories, and Ryan's famous belly laughs, all in about a half hour. If you need some company, we're happy to provide it!

Spill the Beans Episode 136: Memories, Stories, and Belly Laughs

It was the sort of week that gave our scrapbook a workout: so many memorable events, and of course that translates into so many stories for you! Enjoy!

Spill the Beans Episode 137: Big Week in Shafferland

We're full of fun trivia this week! It may or may not be totally accurate (you know how the internet goes) but it sure made for fun stories! Enjoy!

Spill the Beans Episode 138: Random Trivia

The Shaffers took a road trip! Some people collect t-shirts, but we collect stories, so we have extra beans to spill this week. Our fun finds and even a nearly fantastic failure are all yours this week. Enjoy a virtual vacation without spending a dime!

Spill the Beans Episode 139: Your Midwest Virtual Vacation

If you like to eavesdrop, here's an episode for you! Our attempt to impart wisdom and knowledge to you turned into a session in which we learned things about each other and CLEARLY had some communication barriers. My favorite podcast moment to date is right here in good old episode 240. Enjoy!

Episode 140: A Fly on the Wall

Apparently we need to learn the art of balance. Ryan had the sort of week that he deemed unworthy of recording and reporting. Bekah, on the other hand, more than made up for it, primarily through embarrassing stories. They make great podcast fodder though, so enjoy! :)

Spill the Beans Episode 141: The Dramatics

We had a fun weekend here in Shafferland, that included surprising a blog friend we'd never met in real life! (We also discovered she lives close to Duck Donuts, so we MAY have stopped by to support the donut industry.) And...a happy anniversary to Bekah's parents: 64 years!

Spill the Beans Episode 142: A Fun Surprise!

It's been determined that maybe I just need to wear a protective layer of bubble wrap. After two separate (and equally ridiculous) cooking-related injuries, I seem to be on the mend, but they sure made for good stories! And of course there was our date day that slowly unraveled from the itinerary but ended up being a fun day anyway! :)

Spill the Beans Episode 143: Bekah Needs Bubble Wrap

We may be circa 40, but apparently this week we're channeling our inner 80 year olds with tales from our doctor appointments. Don't worry. We have other stories too, including Bekah's latest embarrassing moment. (EYEROLL.)

Spill the Beans Episode 144: Secretly 80

Bekah went back to the car dealership again. (Some of you remember the episode with Larry the salesman.) No Larry this time, but no shortage of stories, either! Let's just say it involved a loaner car and a roundabout...and we'll let the episode take it from there. :)

Spill the Beans Episode 145: Rounding the Roundabouts

Thank you for praying for us last week! Despite a bunch of obstacles getting through the week to our speaking event, we thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to share and felt God's presence very near us there! We're sharing our praises this week...but you won't get away without a "what did Bekah do THIS time?" story. :) Enjoy.

Spill the Beans Episode 146: Answered Prayers

It's always good to have career options, right? While jury duty summons may have arrived, moving that career to the top of the potential list, we're also entertaining the idea of being travel agents. This we did learn, though: installing vinyl letters as a team? Not our calling.

Spill the Beans Episode 150: Juror or Travel Agent?

Ryan and I have discovered we will have to live to ages 98 and 99 respectively to hit 65 years of marriage. We're up for the challenge, but while we wait, my parents are already there! Happy 65th, Mom and Dad!

Spill the Beans Episode 192: Happy 65th Anniversary!

It's been a busy week around here, including a football game with just a few (thousand) other people in attendance! We collected stories everywhere we went, so if you need company for a half hour, we've got you covered!

Spill the Beans Episode 196: Football with 55,000 Friends

Pumpkin or apple picking? Camping or road trips? Pumpkin or apple pie? We're all about fall this week and having fun talking about our favorite choices. (Sometimes we match, and sometimes we don't!)

Spill the Beans Episode 197: This n That All About Fall

After hauling and arranging 45 wheelbarrow loads of river rock (representing an impressive eight tons), we feel we qualify for a good post-workout rest! So we're kicking back with stories, including a gem from Bekah's single days. Never a dull moment - then or now!

Spill the Beans Episode 198: Eight Tons Heavier

To celebrate our 7th engagementversary, we went on a date to a corn maze - and found our way out, thankyouverymuch! Our week of fall fun (and our thoughts on Ryan's attempts at dramatic readings from my romance novels) are all gathered up right here for you!

Spill the Beans Episode 199: a-maze-ing dates

Of course the week we were to record episode 200, we were GOING 200 miles an hour through life and had to delay for a week. But we have officially arrived at the 200th episode of this little podcast, and we had some fun with it! Thanks for spending time with us whenever you can; we've had fun spilling the beans!

Spill the Beans Episode 200: TWO HUNDRED!!

Much to Ryan's chagrin, Matlock has been replaced by Christmas movies. I'm not complaining, though! I even have the official movie shirt to wear while I watch. Movies and picture editing and photo shoots...it's been quite a week!

Episode  201: Christmas Movie Season Has Begun!

We don't often "run to Georgia and back" during a single weekend, but we did just that a few days ago! Met a sweet new baby girl, had a great time with our friends, and brought back an episode-load of stories for you!

Spill the Beans Episode 202: A Fast Fast Road Trip

We had a rare happening in our household last week...time spent apart. We choose not to spend nights apart, so this marked only about the sixth time in our marriage we've done so! We have an earful of stories for you - and listen fast, because apparently I was still in sleep deprivation mode and talked faster than normal. (Sorry about that!! I'll slow it down next week!)

Spill the Beans Episode 203: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Maybe it was the snow...maybe it was just the convenience of time on the calendar, but we're feeling awfully merry around here! We may have a Christmas tree (or four) up and lights twinkling everywhere!

Spill the Beans Episode 204: Merry Moods

Happy Thanksgiving from Spill the Beans! We're spilling the beans on stories from our week AND whether we'd rather catch a turkey with our bare hands or clean out a fifty pound pumpkin. (You can probably guess how those answers went...)

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