Little Things with Koseli Cummings

By Koseli Cummings

Little Things is a podcast about creativity, culture, motherhood, and self-care.

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Ep. 45 Things I wish I'd packed

Little Things with Koseli CummingsMar 28, 2021

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Ep. 62 Will write for dewy skin

Koseli unabashedly declares her love for a French skincare brand she cannot pronounce. Have you heard of a Yoto player? Her kids are obsessed. And these are the writing projects she's working on now. What are you making?

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website:

https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-62-will-write-for-dewy-skin

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To leave a comment or questions for a future episode, email Koseli at koseli@littlethingspodcast.com. Visit littlethingspodcast.com for links to everything mentioned on the show

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Jan 20, 202234:44

Ep. 61 Puppies and Holiday Gift Guides

Koseli's family gets a puppy! And she shares her three favorite products on the Little Things Holiday Gift Guide.

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website:

https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-61-puppies-and-holiday-gift-guide-2021

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CONTACT & LINKS:

To leave a comment or questions for a future episode, email Koseli at koseli@littlethingspodcast.com. Visit littlethingspodcast.com for links to everything mentioned on the show

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea) Instagram @podlittlethings

Dec 07, 202120:47

Ep. 60 NaNoWrimo and other creative roller coasters

Koseli shares the ups and downs of her first NaNoWrimo including her writing time Pavlov's bell and book goals. She also shares the first annual Little Things Holiday Gift Guide!

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website:

https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-60-nanowrimoandothercreativerollercoasters

CONTACT & LINKS:

To leave a comment or questions for a future episode, email Koseli at koseli@littlethingspodcast.com. Visit littlethingspodcast.com for links to everything mentioned on the show

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea) Instagram @podlittlethings

Nov 29, 202127:47

Ep. 59 Whimsical Etsy shops

Koseli shares her favorite Etsy shops including her favorite place to buy simple gold earrings, comfy handmade shoes, and personalized family portraits.

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website:

https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-59-whimsical-etsy-shops

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CONTACT & LINKS:

To leave a comment or questions for a future episode, email Koseli at koseli@littlethingspodcast.com. Visit littlethingspodcast.com for links to everything mentioned on the show

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea) Instagram @podlittlethings

Oct 28, 202115:31

Ep. 58 Face mask mess-ups and holiday shopping

Koseli applies a rose clay face mask in the a.m. and lives to deeply regret it. She talks about the brave new world of parenting tweens and gets a jump on holiday shopping because of the supply chain issues around the world.

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website:

https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-58-face-mask-mess-ups-and-holiday-shopping

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CONTACT & LINKS:

To leave a comment or questions for a future episode, email koseli@littlethingspodcast.com Email Koseli at koseli@littlethingspodcast.com Visit littlethingspodcast.com for links to everything mentioned on the show

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Twitter @podlittlethings Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea) Instagram @podlittlethings

Oct 19, 202130:17

Ep. 56 Uplift Kids with Drew Hansen

Koseli is lucky enough to share her long-distance Q&A with Drew Hansen from Uplift Kids. After subscribing to Uplift Kids for only 4 months, Koseli is obsessed and asks Drew her burning questions about Uplift Kids and learns so much more than she expected, including the term "spiritual parenting". This episode is for anyone interested in raising children with a greater understanding of world religions, open-mindedness, inner-knowing, and personal spirituality.

What is Uplift Kids? "Uplift is a curriculum for families that combines the best of the ancient wisdom traditions (with their attention on the transcendent and ultimate purpose) and modern science (with its focus on rigorously testing falsifiable claims)." It's online, available worldwide. It's $100 for annual membership i.e. access to all the online lessons that include quotes, stories, videos, activities, and lesson prompts around topics ranging from honesty and virtue to family history and inner peace to activism and sexuality and consent. It's designed for kids 4-17 but we adapt and include our 3-year-old, too.

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website:

https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-57-uplift-kids-with-drew-hansen

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CONTACT & LINKS:

To leave a comment or questions for a future episode, email koseli@littlethingspodcast.com Email Koseli at koseli@littlethingspodcast.com Visit littlethingspodcast.com for links to everything mentioned on the show

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea) Instagram @podlittlethings

Oct 12, 202130:41

Ep. 56 Mix it up

Koseli feels stale about the podcast and goes back in the archives to remember why she started Little Things in the first place.

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website:

https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-56-mix-it-up

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CONTACT & LINKS:

To leave a comment or questions for a future episode, email koseli@littlethingspodcast.com
Email Koseli at koseli@littlethingspodcast.com
Visit littlethingspodcast.com for links to everything mentioned on the show

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings
Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea)
Instagram @podlittlethings

Oct 06, 202124:20

Ep. 55 Gucci, Gucci, Gucci

Koseli wanders into a Gucci store in dirty sneakers and can’t stop thinking about it.

Stuff mentioned in this episode:

Don’t Wear Dirty Nikes to Gucci - my embarrassing Gucci story

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website: Episode 55. Gucci, Gucci, Gucci https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-55-gucci-gucci-gucci

CONTACT & LINKS:

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea) Instagram @podlittlethings

SPONSORS:

This episode is sponsored by Anchor and our generous Little Things sponsors!

Sep 28, 202117:24

Ep. 54 The smell of church ladies

Koseli feels tired and achy and very first dose vaccinated. She talks about the LulaRich documentary, plans for holiday travel home to America, and what's so not wrong with try-hards.

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website: Episode 54. The smell of church ladies https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-54-the-smell-of-church-ladies

CONTACT & LINKS:

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea) Instagram @podlittlethings

SPONSORS:

This episode is sponsored by Anchor and our generous Little Things sponsors!

Sep 21, 202128:58

Ep. 53 Instagram Fatigue

Koseli talks to herself about the weirdness of Instagram while relishing in the quiet now that kids are back in school. She also shares her latest reads and a couple of books queued on her Libby.

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website: Episode 53. Instagram Fatigue https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-53-instagram-fatigue

CONTACT & LINKS:

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea) Instagram @podlittlethings

SPONSORS:

This episode is sponsored by Anchor and our generous Little Things sponsors!

Sep 14, 202130:25

Ep 52 Are you okay?

Koseli ruminates on the question, Are you okay? and reviews her recent Etsy linen sheets. She also talks about her 4 favorite books that help her cry and gives a quick eyelash serum update.

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website: Episode 52 Are you okay? https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-52-are-you-okay

CONTACT & LINKS:

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea) Instagram @podlittlethings

SPONSORS:

This episode is sponsored by Anchor and our generous Little Things sponsors!

Sep 07, 202116:40

Ep. 51 Stealth Leisure—Costco style

Koseli shops Costco clothes for so-called "stealth leisure" and finds her dream outfit for $40. Kos also discusses the already obvious benefits of vacations, the mystery of the perfect winter coat, a pointless long hair goal, and magic lash serum.

Episode details at the Little Things podcast website: Episode 51: Stealth Leisure—Costco style https://www.littlethingspodcast.com/episodes/episode-51-stealth-leisure-costco-style

CONTACT & LINKS:

To leave a comment or questions for a future episode, email koseli@littlethingspodcast.com
Email Koseli at koseli@littlethingspodcast.com
Visit littlethingspodcast.com for links to everything mentioned on the show

FOLLOW:

Twitter @podlittlethings
Facebook Little Things group (Password: Korea)
Instagram @podlittlethings

SPONSORS:

This episode is sponsored by Anchor and our generous Little Things sponsors!

Aug 31, 202124:27

Ep. 50 Hitting a creative wall

Thanks for listening to Little Things. This week I'm talking about a new platform we're using to give us talking points to discuss spirituality and religion with our kids and how I feel like I've hit a creative wall.

Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. Thanks for your support!

Uplift Kids https://upliftkids.org/

On Deck Writing https://www.beondeck.com/writers

Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/koselicummings/

May 24, 202119:20

Ep. 48 Lemon tea, Bridgerton, and Japandi

Hi Little Things listeners! Thanks for listening to this week's episode. Despite feeling a little down, I'm talking about my favorite lemon tea, Bridgerton, and Japanese Scandinavian design. If you like the episode, will you like and review the podcast? It's THE most helpful thing you can do for my pod. Thank you!

Iced lemon tea recipe

Bridgerton trailer

Japandi

Dream Japandi house via Cup of Jo

Rosemaling

Follow me on Instagram here

Apr 26, 202130:21

Ep. 47 Mother's Day anxiety

Thanks for listening to Little Things. A few thoughts on Mother's Day anxiety, a message from a listener on her Mother's Day strategy, and a list of 100 things I do for my kids in a day. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Follow me on Instagram, at @koselicummings.

Apr 13, 202130:46

Ep. 46 My fav kids' brands that last

Thanks for listening to this episode of Little Things. Episode 46: Kids' Products I LOVE. I'm talking about my 10 favorite products for kids that have withstood 9 years of parenting and the wear and tear of four kids. I'm also talking about my weekly email newsletter, what this podcast is all about, and a falling out with my once favorite Korean beauty brand.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

Munchkin sippy cups

Microkick scooters

Columbia fleece suit

Natives shoes

H&M boxer briefs

Magna Tiles

Priority kids bikes

Cleary kids bikes

Nutcase helmets

City Mini Single Stroller

Baggu tote bags

Facebook Marketplace, KSL classifieds (UT, USA, only), and Deseret Industries (UT, ID, USA only).

Innisfree Olive Oil cleansing oil

Isntree

Rovectin Clean Lotus Flower, cleansing oil, treatment lotion

Krave Beauty

Little Things is hosted and produced by Koseli Cummings in Seoul, South Korea. To hear more from me, subscribe to my newsletter at koseli.substack.com

Email me at koselicummings@gmail.com

Apr 06, 202135:11

Ep. 45 Things I wish I'd packed

Hello there! Thanks for listening to Little Things by Koseli Cummings. This is a list of things I wish I'd picked before moving overseas AND a list of things I wish I hadn't packed before moving overseas. Also talking about why we choose to hold on to things when we know we shouldn't but just aren't ready to let them go. Do you relate? Hope you enjoy my dirty running shoes metaphor. :)

Subscribe to the Little Things newsletter here: koseli.substack.com

Follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/koselicummings/

Send me your questions and responses here: koselicummings@gmail.com

Support my new Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/koseli

Mar 28, 202114:37

Ep. 44 Home-Making with Meg Conley

What is homemaking? Who is a homemaker? These are some of the questions that writer and essayist Meg Conley explores on Medium, Gen, Huff Post, and other outlets. I'm excited to share our conversation around "home" and what it means to build connected communities to build up families and homes.

Subscribe to her "Stay at Home Meg" newsletter at https://megconley.substack.com/

You can find Meg Conley on:

Instagram at @_megconley

Twitter @megconley

Medium https://megconley.medium.com/

Thanks for listening to Little Things. Subscribe to the Little Things newsletter and follow me on Instagram @koselicummings.

Mar 22, 202145:35

Ep. 42 Mothering Ourselves with Miranda Andersen

Hello!

I am so excited to share this conversation with Miranda Andersen, founder of Live Free Creative. She and I are friends from our blogging days where we first met at Alt Summit in 2013. She joins us from Virginia.

In this conversation we talk about how to mother ourselves, how to advocate for ourselves, maternal healthcare after having a baby, pelvic floor therapy, and the practical, happy results of mothering and advocating for ourselves. I hope you feel as enriched and uplifted as I did after talking to Miranda.

Find Miranda, her book, More Than Enough, and her Creative Camps, at

https://livefreecreative.co

@lifefreemiranda on Instagram

@livefreecreative on Pinterest

@livefreecreative on Facebook

Follow Little Things podcast host, Koseli, on her weekly newsletter by the same name here and at

@koselicummings on Instagram

@koswriter on Twitter

Koseli Cummings on Medium

Mar 15, 202143:08

Episode 41: Day dates, Korean Dramas, and Dr. Seuss

Thank you so much for listening to Episode 41: Day Dates, Korean Dramas, and Dr. Seuss of Little Things. I love making these episodes for you.

Crash Landing on You on Netflix

Dr. Seuss: I encourage you to listen to Preedhi's Instagram story to learn more. https://www.instagram.com/localpassportfamily/

Amy Webb, limb difference mom and social activist: https://www.instagram.com/thislittlemiggy/?hl=en

Follow along with me at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/koselicummings/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/koswriter. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter at https://koseli.substack.com/.

Mar 08, 202113:06

Daiso, octopus hives, and book ruts

Hi everyone! Thanks for listening. This week I'm talking talking about some observations from my first 3 months living in South Korea, what I hope I'll have done in the next three, my book rut, and putting out a call for guests on Little Things. If you're interested in being a guest on my show, please fill out this form:

https://forms.gle/uUtRtvDnKmn59fy88

Follow me on Instagram @koselicummings

https://www.instagram.com/koselicummings/

Or on Twitter @koswriter

https://twitter.com/koswriter

Email me at koselicummings@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Mar 01, 202120:55

February 22, 2021

Feb 22, 202100:28

Ep. 39 Q&A Expat Life in South Korea

Hi! I get questions in my DMs about what made us move to Korea, what it's like, and how long we'll stay so I'm answering the most common questions here. If you like to daydream, have considered living abroad, or are just curious about life is like in Korea, I think you'll love the episode. Thanks for listening!

Seorae Village, South Korea (French Village)

Innisfree skincare

https://www.innisfree.com/

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/koselicummings or subscribe to my weekly newsletter at https://koseli.substack.com/.

Feb 22, 202108:20

Ep. 38 Hi, I'm back

Hi! I haven't shared a new episode in two years but I'm back! Can't wait to catch up. Today I'm going to share a little bit about me, my favorite K-beauty brand, and wonder aloud where my favorite podcast Young House Love went. Thanks for listening! xo

Young House Love Has a Podcast

https://www.younghouselove.com/podcast-introduction/

Innisfree.com

https://us.innisfree.com/

My Instagram

instagram.com/koselicummings

And my newsletter, also called Little Things. Subscribe to receive a note in your inbox every weekend.

koseli.substack.com

Feb 15, 202113:08

Ep. 37 Holistic Habits and Celebrities

Hi!! On this week's episode, I talk about my favorite Youtuber, celebrities, and how badly I want you to start sending me voicemails. Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to rate and review Little Things. I appreciate it so much. Thank you!

SHOW NOTES

Holistic Habits Youtube & Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/holistichabits/

Anchor app

iPhone here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234

Android here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.anchor.android&hl=en_US

Anchor app to record voicemails to send to me! Directions for web and mobile here: https://help.anchor.fm/hc/en-us/articles/360001018972-Voice-messages

On the web:

Go to https://anchor.fm/little-things and click the button that says ‘Record a voice message’

Gretchin Rubin’s podcast Happier

https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/

Who would Tavi Gevinson be Without Instagram

https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/who-would-tavi-gevinson-be-without-instagram.html

Sep 24, 201917:41

How I found my dream job

First off, I'm sorry I ghosted you guys. I haven't created a new episode in seven months. I'm really sorry! Everything got swallowed up in the move. If you haven't deleted my podcast I commend you. Can't wait to share the good news about my amazing new job and the serendipity surrounding finding it, the magical email I sent, and me getting uber emotional over Voice Memos on my phone.

Links mentioned in this episode

Koseli (me) on Instagram. Follow me so we can be friends! I'm also on Twitter @koswriter

https://www.instagram.com/koswriter/

https://www.twitter.com/koswriter/

Email me funny things, your thoughts on the episode, or questions about copywriting and content strategy!

koselicummings@gmail.com

Voice Memos app for Android

Natalie Clay (friend who would record bedtime via audio)/ Couples Coaching podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couples-coaching-with-natalie-clay/id1459950159

Social Print Studio

https://www.socialprintstudio.com/

https://www.socialprintstudio.com/team.html

Print Studio app for iOS and Android https://apps.apple.com/us/app/print-studio/id601882801 and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socialprintstudio.printstudio&hl=en_US

Little Things is a podcast for women who never want to stop learning. We talk about creativity, tech, and motherhood and how they all fit together.

Sep 20, 201940:58

Ep. 35 We're moving!

I'm going to have to change the intro because we are moving! Talking about our experience as first time home buyers buying out of state, our first impressions of our house, and feeling sad about leaving my friends. Also talking about my experience with Herbalists at the Ohlone Herbal Center in Berkeley, CA.

https://www.ohlonecenter.org/ (accepts clients remotely, too!)

Little Things on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koswriter/

koselicummings@gmail.com

Feb 26, 201926:23

Ep. 34 Kondo, SAHM, & Being Seen

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix

Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KK0PICK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Little Things is hosted by Koseli Cummings, a copywriter and mother of four based in the Bay Area.

Instagram: @koswriter www.instagram.com/koswriter/ Twitter: @koswriter twitter.com/koswriter

Facebook: www.facebook.com/koswriter/

koselicummings@gmail.com

Jan 23, 201911:55

Goals, kids, and Beauty Blender Woes

Little Things is hosted by Koseli Cummings, a copywriter and mother of four based in the Bay Area.

Instagram: @koswriter www.instagram.com/koswriter/ Twitter: @koswriter twitter.com/koswriter

Facebook: www.facebook.com/koswriter/

koselicummings@gmail.com

You've Got This Mama https://tubbytodd.com/collections/all-1/products/tubbytoddmamabook

Uniqlo AIRism wireless bra: tinyurl.com/yccytg6f

Kindred Braverly Signature Sublime Full Coverage Nursing Bra (double check sizing!): tinyurl.com/ycjdurou

On Boys Podcast http://www.on-boys-podcast.com/

Buxom Lip Gloss in Cherry Chip https://tinyurl.com/ycxw8okyBeauty Blender https://tinyurl.com/yakho9zp
Half Moon Bay favorite sandwich place :) Garden Deli Cafe

Jan 15, 201934:23

Ep. 32 Listener Q&A

I'm answering a few listener questions on my first ever Q&A episode of Little Things. We talk new podcast recommendations, the BEST nursing bras, and what a work-from-home schedule looks like for me as a freelance content strategist and copywriter. Uniqlo AIRism wireless bra: https://tinyurl.com/yccytg6f Kindred Braverly Signature Sublime Full Coverage Nursing Bra (double check sizing!): https://tinyurl.com/ycjdurou Little Things is hosted by Koseli Cummings, a copywriter and mother of four based in the Bay Area. Little Things on Instagram: @koswriter https://www.instagram.com/koswriter/ Twitter: @koswriter https://twitter.com/koswriter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koswriter/ koselicummings@gmail.com

Nov 07, 201825:54

Ep. 31 Essay: Life's a Beach

This episode was written and recorded by Koseli Cummings for Little Things Podcast. Follow along at @koswriter on Instagram and Twitter or on her blog at blog.koseli.co

Nov 06, 201803:46

Ep. 30 Essay: Let's be imposters together

Little Things is hosted by Koseli Cummings, a copywriter and content strategist and mom of four based in the Bay Area. You can email Koseli at koselicummings@gmail.com or follow along at @koswriter on Instagram.

This essay was originally published here: blog.koseli.co/

Oct 31, 201802:08

Ep 29 cat astronauts and mother in laws

Little Things is a podcast about creativity, tech, and motherhood and how they all fit together. Hosted by copywriter & mom of 4, Koseli Cummings. Thanks for listening! Follow along with other Little Things listeners! www.instagram.com/koswriter/ twitter.com/koswriter www.facebook.com/koswriter/ blog.koseli.co Alt Summit 2019 in Palm Springs www.altitudesummit.com/registration Discount Code: KOSCO Audible Free 30 Day Trial www.audibletrial.com/LittleThings The Posh Society www.etsy.com/shop/ThePoshSociety Discount code: $5 off $25 or more purchase Discount Code: LITTLETHINGS Erin Loechner: www.instagram.com/erinloechner/ Catstronauts: tinyurl.com/yc4u8ap2 Dog Man:https://tinyurl.com/y76wgs8q Song of Achilles: tinyurl.com/y7wgy6xt Circe: tinyurl.com/ydz3c6lz

Oct 23, 201814:02

Ep. 28 Essay: 12 Things I've Learned From Being a Boy Mom

12 Things I’ve learned from being a boy mom, originally published by Munchkin at www.munchkin.com/blog/12-things-ive-learned-boy-mom/ in July of 2018. Hope you enjoy!

Little Things is a weekly podcast about creativity, tech, and motherhood and how they fit together. Hosted by Koseli Cummings.

Koseli Cummings is a copywriter and content strategist based in the Bay Area. If you'd like to get in touch, follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/koswriter/. koselicummings@gmail.com

Oct 15, 201805:13