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Today's episode is also brought to you by ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Program. If you've ever found yourself awake at 2 a.m., phone in hand Googling things like, is this normal for a dog or do I need to call the vet? Just know that you're not alone. Those unexpected moments are part of having a pet, which is exactly why ASPCA Pet Health Insurance exists. It helps take some of the financial stress out of your vet care, so you can focus more on your pet and less on the cost. So the ASPCA pet health insurance program offers customers customizable accident and illness plans that can fit your budget, your lifestyle, and even your pet's particular quirks. Because let's be honest, vet bills add up fast. ASPCA pet health insurance has been around for almost 30 years. They've covered over 1 million pets. And when it's time to submit a claim, it's easy. Just use their app, receive reimbursement for eligible vet bills, and it'll go directly into your bank account. So you can get back to focusing on what really matters, which is your pet. So to explore coverage, visit ASPCAPetInsurance.com slash toast. That's ASPCAPetInsurance.com slash toast. ASPCAPetInsurance.com slash T-O-A-S-T. This is a paid advertisement. Insurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company or United States Fire Insurance Company and produced by PTZ Insurance Agency. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. So to explore coverage... just get one thing off your mind one thing off your checklist head to aspcapetinsurance.com toast to see all available options and just like get it that's something you just have to get off your checklist and then never think about again

Today's episode is also brought to you by naturium so their glow better together campaign celebrates the routines relationships and support systems that help people show up as their best selves because true glow is not just seen it's supportive and we love naturium they've been a long time sponsor they're a really high quality skincare company They make a lot of really popular products. The Glow Getter is the new collection. They've got a multi-oil body wash, a body scrub, a body oil, and body butter. Because body care, like skincare does not stop at your face. I feel like as you get older, everyone gets into skincare on their face and they're really forgetting about their bodies. Don't forget those weenuses. I've been really into like foot care too, because I feel like summer's out, like I need my feet to like not be crusty. And so Notarium is a great brand. They offer skin literacy for everyone. They make it easy to find the ingredients, the products and the routines that are right for you. They're biocompatible efficacy for everywhere. So their formulas are skin friendly with pH balance ingredients. They are gentle and effective enough to use daily head to toe. It's affordable luxury that you can use every day. So turn consistency into a habit that you can keep up with. Its dermatologist tested formulas are at accessible prices. They also have a rewards program where you can get rewarded for being consistent with their consistency club. So the Glow Getter bundle is what they're offering right now. It's super popular. They've got that body wash, which is a nourishing formula that transforms from an oil to a lather cleanse. The multi-oil body scrub, which is great for exfoliating, revealing soft radiant skin. If you're spray tanning a lot this summer, you need a body scrub. And then when you need a scrub, you need an oil and a body butter. The body butter is a whipped, deeply conditioning formula. So don't forget to be taking care of your skin this summer, your body skin, especially if you're spray tanning or laying out in the sun. We're lathering on lots of products. We need to be clean, we need to be fresh, and we need to be taking care of our bodies. So give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow-up it deserves. Go to naturium.com slash toast for 10% off your first purchase today. That's N-A-T-U-R-I-U-M dot com slash toast.

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Today's episode is also brought to you by Poshmark. So Poshmark is the leading fashion resale marketplace shaped by real people and real style. Millions of new and pre-loved items from daily wardrobe staples to vintage and luxury fashion. They have archive worthy pieces that you thought you might've missed forever. Current essentials, one of one favorite finds, it's all there. I actually have gotten some amazing things from Poshmark. I just got a Jonathan Adler tray, which can be really pricey, so I got it for a great price. And the last thing I got before that was my, Everyone remembers when I dressed up as Fran Fine the nanny for Halloween. I got this iconic leopard blazer that was so perfect for the costume. That's what I mean. When you're looking for something really random and niche, they're going to have it there. But then they also just have everyday stuff. I've bought a ton of stuff for my apartment there. When you're ready for a closet refresh, you can also become a seller on Poshmark. It's a great way to make money, shop sustainably, clean out your closet. A lot of people make a lot of money on Poshmark. um you can reach more than 80 million users on the platform so new new deals and styles are listed every day don't wait download the poshmark app today and use our code toast you will get ten dollars off your first purchase when you sign up today so again whether you're a buyer or a seller the leading fashion resale marketplace is poshmark and you're gonna want to download the app so new details new deals and styles are listed every single day download the app today use code toast when you sign up to get ten dollars off your first purchase at the poshmark app today

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Today's episode is also brought to you by Ladder. So Ladder is an expert strength training plan, not a content library. So if you've ever like walked around a gym and like really not known how to use the machines and like wanted to work out but genuinely didn't know where to start. Ladder is a great option. It is an app and it's not like a workout challenge or like influencer workouts. It's progressive training. It's designed by certified coaches where you get a new plan every week that builds on the last. The workouts connect with each other and each week progresses from one to the next through structured training blocks. So it really feels like having a coach right there with you. It works for any strength training style. So if you prefer bodybuilding, Pilates, at-home dumbbell, hybrid strength, glute focus, you can choose. There's a plan for you. Your progress is going to be tracked automatically with your weights, reps, and sets. So there's a real community as well where you get a group chat with your coach to answer questions. It costs less than a dollar a day, and right now they're including nutrition tracking at no extra cost. So remove the guesswork with ladder. Get a real coach in your ear telling you exactly what to do for every workout. No thinking, everything planned for you. So if you have an iPhone, head to ladder.fit slash toast. Take a quick quiz to find your perfect ladder plan. Then use our link to get a free seven-day trial with no credit card and $10 off your first month if you join. So that's L-A-D-D-E-R dot F-I-T slash toast. Take a quick quiz, find your perfect ladder plan, and then use our link to get a free seven-day trial with no credit card and $10 off your first month if you join. It's a great fitness option, especially if you don't know what to do at the gym or you're just tired of trying random workouts from YouTube with no results and no consistent progress. So head to ladder.fit.com slash toast, take a quick quiz to find your perfect plan, and then use that link to get a free seven-day trial with no credit card and $10 off your first month if you join.

Today's episode is also brought to you by Quince. The best summer pieces are the ones you end up wearing on repeat, comfortable, versatile, and somehow ripe for almost every occasion. And that's why we love Quince. They make elevated essentials using premium materials like European linen, organic cotton, washable silk, without the traditional retail markup. So Quince's 100% European linen pants, dresses, and tops are the pieces that you'll reach for all summer long. They're lightweight, effortless to style, and they start at just $32. The denim is soft and comfortable. Their organic cotton sweaters are perfect for layering in the evenings when cooling down. Their beautiful 14 karat gold jewelry adds a subtle finishing touch. Simple hoops or delicate chains make the most effortless outfit feel intentional. So everything at Quince is super high quality, literally designer level, but it's priced 50 to 80% less than similar brands because they work directly with ethical factories. They cut out the middleman and pass the savings onto you. You're going to end up paying for exceptional quality, not a brand markup. everything i get from quince i've had for years i just got a bunch of new stuff like linen stuff for the summer but i have cardigans i have trousers like things that have really i've worn a lot and have worn really well make your summer wardrobe feel easier go to quince.com slash toast for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns now also available in canada so that's quince.com slash toast for free shipping and 365 day returns quince.com slash toast also keep in mind it's not just apparel they also offer elevated essentials from home bedding and bath, kitchen essentials, furniture, suitcases. People are obsessed with their suitcases. So head to quince.com slash toast for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Thank you, Returns. You're welcome.

Today's episode is also brought to you by Salt and Stone. So the viral deodorant that you've probably heard and seen everyone posting about will really replace your perfume and you will not stop getting compliments about it. So Salt and Stone is a fragrance company. They make lots of body washes, deodorants that are super viral. They smell so good, like seriously, like a hotel lobby. And the discovery sets are going to have all four scents, which are santal and vetiver, bergamot and hinoki, saffron and cedar, and then neroli and basil. The deodorant is award-winning. It's viral for a reason. It's, of course, aluminum-free, but it's formulated for 48-hour protection. It is so popular. Today, they actually sell one deodorant every five seconds. And each product is a careful blend of antioxidant and nutrient-rich ingredients. Love the deodorant. Also love the body wash. I think Jackie and I talk a lot about how we always want to have signature scents, but I can't wear perfume. First of all, it doesn't stay on me, and then it always ends up giving me a headache. So I feel like deodorant and body wash is such a great way to create a signature scent, and the smells from Salt & Stone are so rich and elevated. It really smells like a hotel, a lobby, a five-star resort. It's great for a guest bathroom. Everyone swears by it. The Mist, they have such great products, but I really love the deodorant, especially if you're looking for an aluminum-free deodorant. This is a great option because they make scents unlike any other. Try this Salt and Stone Discovery set to find your signature scent. Go to saltandstone.com slash toast. Use code toast at checkout for 15% off your first order. That's saltandstone.com slash T-O-A-S-T. Our code is toast, T-O-A-S-T. That will get you 15% off your first order. Highly recommend you'll be able to check out all four scents and then find your signature and just be like the smelliest, most amazing part you girl this summer thanks i meant smelly in a positive way thanks turtle lou my pleasure

Our next story, our fourth story. Are you ready for it? It's our fourth story that's brought to you by Fashion Pass. It is. Not to brag, but we have been Fashion Pass girlies for years, probably since around 2022. And in case you don't remember, it's the clothing rental service that has really cute clothes. You're probably familiar with other clothing rental services, and maybe you've used them and you know that it's so hard to find clothes that are actually in stock or that are cute. Like, it's just... hard to find cute clothes on those rental services. And Fashion Pass will not have that problem. The clothes come in like new condition. Feels like you're just shopping a favorite retail site. It's a toaster-owned, toaster-run brand. The swirlies over there are always dropping the trendiest new arrivals from brands that we love and would love to just own, like Farm Rio, Love Jack Fancy, For Love and Lemons, Free People, all the pardiest brands. And I think that's what sets Fashion Pass fashion pass apart from all other clothing rental services it's just like cute stuff you can find online now and the websites you are shopping on it's just a more affordable also sustainable way to shop the best part is that you get 10 items a month for 125 dollars two shipments of five items each so you can swap out your picks and you're not stuck with the same items all month long there's no planning your life a month in advance for all my sweepers out there this is a great hack for sweepers No laundry, no hoarding clothes. Let Fashion Pass be your second closet that you don't even have to organize. It's retail therapy without all the financial trauma. Go to fashionpass.com and use code TOAST to get your first month of Fashion Pass for just $55. It's the best discount out there so the fellow cardboard kojis and everyone else can start renting Pardalicious clothes today. That's code TOAST, T-O-A-S-T, at fashionpass.com.

Today's episode is also brought to you by Starbucks. Starbucks Frappuccino drinks are the perfect and most delicious blend of indulgence and coffee that's going to put your day on the right track. It's delicious taste and creamy flavor are a perfect sweet treat to start the day with with a smile. The Frappuccino is sweet. It's a moment of joy in a busy day and we love having them. You've probably seen them. They sell them everywhere and they've actually been around forever. And in these days, I actually had a huge bucket of them at Ruby's birthday party, because it was early in the morning, and I wanted to serve coffee, but we were in the middle of the park, and I wasn't about to be making individual coffees. And they were so popular, they were completely gone by the end of the party. It was such a great life hack if you're throwing a birthday party. Also, just keep one in your office, fridge, or your house. It's just a good sweet treat. Sometimes you need a little pick-me-up, but also you want an indulgent sweet treat, and Starbucks Frappuccino drinks are the perfect blend of both. You can find the bottled Starbucks Frappuccino drinks wherever you buy your gas or your groceries. That's a Starbucks Frappuccino drinks. You will recognize them. They are iconic. Everyone knows them. You've probably drank them like since high school. They're so good and they're popular for a reason. So it's a Starbucks Frappuccino drink. You can find it wherever you buy gas or groceries.