What Really Matters
By VickyandJen.com
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Podcast Description
What Really Matters and VickyandJen.com helps today's busy family simplify. Each weekly show offers candid, entertaining and informative interviews with a wide variety of guests: professional organizers to chefs, parenting experts to doctors and television personalities to best-selling authors. Join us as we learn, laugh and grow together. And make every day matter.
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CleanPlaydate Protocol | Playdates come with issues: different parenting styles, new rules, safety concerns, bad kids and left behind siblings. Parents need solutions. Betsy Brown Braun gives us the protocol for productive and stress-free playdates. | 5/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Best Time To ... | It's time to get your house and schedule in order! The secret to streamlining your life is in the timing: knowing exactly when to do, buy, travel, or try. Find out the best time to ___ (we'll fill in the blank on the show) with the authors of "All in Good Time". | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSmart 'n Savvy - Tips and Services | If you've ever called into question when to tip or how much, or when showing gratitude beyond a simple thank you is appropriate, then listen in. Become smarter and savvier when it comes to working with contractors, dining out, getting your hair done and using other typical services. | 4/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Backsliding | Over the course of this series, we have organized many areas of our homes and lives. But most of us, at some time or another, hit a bump and get off track. Monica Ricci helps us dig to the root of "backsliding" problems and teaches how we can stay on course, maintain organization, and create more "catch-up time" when we need it. | 4/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUnderstanding Other People | No matter whether it's with your family, neighbors, co-workers or strangers, we are learning how to respectfully deal with "difficult people" with Beverly Flaxington, author of Understanding Other People, the Five Secrets to Human Behavior. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSmart 'n Savvy - Wine | Dates. Storage. Chilling. Breathing. There's so many "pressing" matters when it comes to wine. We are joined by our wine diva, Samantha Smith from E&J Gallo Winery, who will "pour" on the knowledge regarding wine basics and help us feel more confident when it comes to selecting and serving wine. | 3/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNo Regrets Parenting | Time. Make the most of it. We are savoring our moments with Dr. Harley Rotbart and turning daily obligations and hurdles into opportunities for meaningful, quality time with our kids. | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Punctuality | Are you an on-time kind of person? Or are you the always in-a-rush late kind? Either way, there are a lot of good reasons to be punctual and believe it or not, punctuality has a lot to do with organization. Monica Ricci joins us again to talk about our sense of time and how to deal with chronic lateness, whether it's your issue or someone else who keeps you waiting! | 3/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEasy Pediatrics - 8 Symptoms to Never Ignore | We made an appointment with Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann to ask about the 8 top symptoms a parent (or any adult) should never ignore. Doubt and anxiety are minimized with Dr. Tanya’s easy-to-understand advice for these common medical concerns. | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow to Be a Grown Up | We're having a grown up discussion with Stacy Kaiser who says a grown up is one who knows when to get down to business and when to lighten up; can bounce back from life's little spills while not blaming someone else for the mess; and most importantly, comes equipped with the ability to accelerate through any road block to success and happiness. Find out if you're a grown up, and if not, learn the secret skills on how to be one! | 2/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen Do You - A Parenting Show | When do you ... addresses common parenting concerns from lying to swatting, childhood myths to sex, and fighting back to disciplining someone else’s child. Join Betsy Brown Braun of Parenting Pathways for tried ‘n true advice on these everyday situations and more. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Speedy Sneaky Chef | What do you do when it's that time already, you have picky family members, and you need a fast, nutritious meal that will please everyone's tastebuds? You put on your Speedy Sneaky Chef hat, that's what! Missy Chase Lapine is back to share secrets from her newest book, The Speedy Sneaky Chef: Quick, Healthy Fixes for Your Favorite Packaged Foods. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Collections | Whether you collect exquisite figurines, valuable coins, or quirky Pez dispensers, you'll need a method for protecting, displaying and enjoying your treasures. Monica Ricci, of Catalyst Organizing, helps us simplify and organize our personal belongings. | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHappiness - Live Life Fully | This is a show about how to NOT be an over-achieving, tightly-wound, bossy and stressed perfectionist. Dr. Christine Carter, happiness expert, joins us in a optimistic chat about perspective, healthy lifestyle behaviors, achieving goals and coping with stress. | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGreat Conversations - Puberty in Boys | There is a simple word that can strike fear in the bravest, most confident of parents. Ready for it? Puberty. And if these words scare you too (wet dreams, m**********n, body odor), then listen in! Rob Lehman gives practical ideas for common concerns of puberty in boys and tips on staying close to your kids through healthy communication. | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGreat Conversations - Puberty in Girls | As if growing up isn't hard enough ... then comes puberty! It's girl talk day, but not about vampires, shopping or shoes. Instead, we're covering periods, moods and boobs. Join us for a "great conversation" with Julie Metzger about girl stuff only. | 1/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKids and Money | Dump the allowance and bring in the family bank, checkbooks and "Family Economy" plan! Richard Eyre teaches parents how to help their kids earn money for the things they want and how this motivation carriers over to ownership of their own decisions, values and goals. | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBe Green - Water | The average American lifestyle is fueled by nearly 2,000 gallons of H2O a day. What comes as more of a surprise to many is that only 5% of that runs through toilets, taps and hose at home. The rest (yes, 95%) is hidden in the food you eat, energy you use, products you buy, and services you rely on. Get the real facts, not the watered-down ones, as we talk to Brain Clark Howard, Environmental Editor at National Geographic. | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanShop Smart with Consumer Reports | Shop 'til you drop and be smart 'bout your cart! Sue Perry, Deputy Editor of ShopSmart Magazine by Consumer Reports, reveals 10 surprising shopping tips you must know so you can leave the store with a few extra dollars in your pocket and wise-buys in your bag that you actually feel good about! | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef: Slow Cookers | When you think of slow cookers, what comes to mind? Although easy and simple still hold true, a lot has changed over the years. Actually anything is possible when it comes to this old faithful kitchen appliance - appetizers, desserts, healthy recipes and even gourmet dishes. Judith Finlayson, author of more than a half dozen successful slow cooker books, joins us to talk about delicious slow cooking for today's home cook. | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Shopping | Know when to spend for “need” and when to spend for “want”, how to avoid “buyer’s remorse” and learn why it’s often smart to spend “more than less”. Shopping and organization join forces today to help you become a savvy, mindful and productive buyer on The Big O: Organization! | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHealthy Dog Years | Our beloved pets don't live nearly long enough do they? That's why we need to optimize their health, step up nutrition and get serious about preventive care. Dr. Ernie Ward shares his "be it, do it, share it" philosophy with us and reveals some surprising facts about dog food, dental care, heart worm and more so our best friends will have many healthy dog years to come. | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDiscipline - Something's Not Working | You've tried counting to three, time-outs and threats. You've tried nagging, bribes and yelling too. But nothing seems to work. We're talking about discipline, what works and what doesn't. When what you're doing isn't working, Amy McCready, author of If I Have to Tell You One More Time, comes to the rescue with her positive parenting solutions. | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFirst Impressions - How Others See You | How do others see you? Positive or Dramatic. Passionate or Self Absorbed. Attentive or Annoying. Dr. Ann Demarais shares secrets to making a good first impression, whether in a casual or business situation, because we all know that first impressions can have a huge personal, emotional and even financial impact on our life. | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGreen Halloween | We're adding some Green to our Halloween with new traditions, eco-friendly party ideas, costume swaps, and fun alternatives to candy. Corey Colwell-Lipson, the daughter of the duo that makes up Celebrate Green, shares holiday ideas that are good for people, good for the community and good for our Earth. | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - 10 Reasons to Get Organized | Do you need a reason to get something DONE? In this episode of The Big O, Monica Ricci has 10 good ones and they are anything but typical. Listen in for a lot of motivation, a little humor, and plenty of practical tips - not just for getting organized but to have a focused, productive and joyful life. | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat Teens Wish You Knew | We are taking a radical approach to parenting today - we are taking advice from teens about teens. Vanessa Van Petten, of RadicalParenting.com, helps us to improve our relationships with our teens by providing us with new perspectives, stories and insight into the attitudes and behaviors of this generation of young adults. | 9/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNutrition Matters - 8 Do's and Don'ts | What if we paired 8 key areas of our WHOLE LIFE with 8 do's and don'ts to good health? We'd say - what a common sense and successful approach to a happy, nutritious life! Listen in for all things healthy with Keri Glassman to learn more. | 9/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKids Are People Too | No matter what kind of parenting struggle you're facing, help is on the way! Instead of quick-fixes and just trying to get through the day, we're going to get to the root of most behavior problems. Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions is with us to discuss what children need most and share a life-changing tool you can use right away so you can quickly see some real change in your child's behavior and your peace of mind. | 8/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCheap Ways to Tie the Knot | When you plan a wedding or a big party, you can choose bargain, budget or bling, without sacrificing quality or style. Join us for an entertaining and creative show with Cara Davis of CheapWaysTo.com for every step down the aisle from invites to cake, and everything in between. | 8/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Family Manager - Daily Routines | Have the most happy and organized day ever with Kathy Peel, America's Family Manager! Kathy has fast solutions for everyday dilemmas and routines, from waking up easily to getting out the door on time and dealing with messy book bags to managing mountains of paperwork. Listen in for inspiration on living well and being a productive Family Manager, the most important job you'll ever have. | 8/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOh Crap! I Haven't Saved for Retirement | Liz Weston, the most read personal finance columnist on the internet, joins us for an easy-to-understand talk about retirement. Even when you're muttering "Oh, Crap!", Liz offers up saving options that are easily achievable. (Even 25 bucks is enough to get you started!) In addition to retirement saving strategies, we throw in tips for cutting back on weekly expenses, how to avoid living beyond your means and how to save when you're in debt - all in an effort to help you plan for a happy future! | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAutism - What Should I Say | When we don't really know WHAT TO SAY, Lynette Louise helps us better connect with families who live with Autism, so we can be helpful and supportive when we need to be. This is honest and lighthearted advice from an expert (and mom and comedian) about the do's, don'ts and maybe's related to Autism. | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Phones | We can hold the world in the palm of our hands, literally. We can check the weather, the price of gas, and balance our bank accounts all at a stop light. (Not that you should of course.) Join us for this fun and entertaining episode of The Big O, where we share ideas to use those phones and apps to make your life easier, every day. | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Naked Roommate | Harlan Cohen, famous for The Naked Roommate and Help Me Harlan!, helps us sort out our anxieties and excitement of sending off a college freshman to school. With his positive and open-minded perspective and tips, we can be the happiest (and calmest) parent at home, while we have the happiest kid on campus! | 7/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBe Green - Ask Mother Nature | How does one improve the world? Just ask Mother Nature! Advice columnist, Chanie Kirschner, gives us small but significant steps for healthy and green living that will make our world a better place to live. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Bra Show | Love yourself. Be comfortable. Boost your confidence. Look terrific. It's all possible when... your bra actually FITS! Listen in and let Susan Nethero, nationally known as "The Bra Whisperer", uplift your shape and enhance your style! | 6/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef Naptime Chef | What do YOU do when the kids nap? We vote for nap yourself ... but most parents feel they should get things done! The Naptime Chef® knows it’s the ideal time to prepare great, homemade food for family meals. Then with the cooking out of the way, the rest of your day can be s-m-o-o-t-h sailing! Listen in for Kelsey’s naptime secrets! | 6/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAll About Adoption | There are amazing and loving stories happening every day - families are being brought together by adoption. For those seeking to adopt, there is a lot to know. Mardie Caldwell, America's Adoption Expert, shares her adoption experience and knowledge from helping families through the process and adopting herself. | 6/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Yard Sales | If you find that yard sales are a huge amount of work with little pay off, then think again! Professional organizer, Monica Ricci, helps us purge and find good homes for our unwanted items - the easy and fun way. The best part is, you'll end up more organized with a little extra cash in your pocket! | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSummer Success for School | Watch your children SOAR over the summer by creating natural, real-world learning experiences. Teacher and study skills expert, Susan Kruger, provides us with a variety of easy strategies for engaging our children, fostering creativity and problem-solving, developing a love for reading, sharpening those math skills and more. | 5/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanParenting Potpourri | Parenting is full of twists and turns, highs and lows, and a little bit of this and that. We call it a potpourri of parenting plights. Today we are joined by Betsy Brown Braun, of Parenting Pathways, to help us navigate through challenging situations. We cover all the juicy stuff: interrupting, button pushers, tantrums, bruised egos, disappointments, lazy kids and so much more. | 5/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMarriage - Good to Great | Marriage. It's the most important relationship of your life. And don't you deserve one that is filled with happiness and joy? We think YES! Dr. Terri Orbuch (a.k.a. The Love Doctor) shares simple, and even fun, strategies to make marriages stronger. | 5/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat Friends Do | Life changing events and difficult situations happen all the time to people around us. So how can we help? It's simple. Friends, neighbors, family and co-workers pull together and share their diverse skills, talents, schedules and personalities to make life easier. Listen in and find out how you can help friends when they need it most. | 4/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef the SCRAMBLE | Menus are planned. The pantry is stocked. Cooking is quick. Dinner is healthy. And it is served ... on time! Everyone is happy. Does this sound like kitchen utopia? It can be, if you're a scrambler! Join Aviva Goldfarb of The Six O'Clock Scramble, and hear how you can take the stress out dinner every day. | 4/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean15 Minutes Outside | Dirt, bugs, grass, snow, leaves. It's all good! Or it can be anyway. We're calling all families to get outside, even if for 15 minutes, to relax, discover and connect! | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Preparing for Crisis | We definitely don't like to think about it, but natural disasters do happen, and you can never predict when. Best to be prepared and make it as easy as possible to recover. Professional Organizer, Monica Ricci, give us tips to help prepare for a crisis. | 4/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCoping with Disaster | Dr. Charlotte Reznick helps children heal internal conflicts, reduce stress, and guides them to inner peace. She can also help them to better understand their feelings when tragedy strikes. Dr. Reznick shares her strategies with parents so they too can help children cope with difficult situations. | 3/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEat This Not That | Beware of the calorie bombs and don't fall for the evil "twin"! Instead, get "Eat This, Not That" on your side and make smart choices at every meal. Clint Carter makes smart restaurant swaps and decoding fast-food menus simple in this eye-opening and fun show! | 3/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWeelicious - First Foods | Let's smoosh it, smash it, puree it and know exactly what our babies are eating. We're going to learn how to make it simple and healthy, getting tips and tricks for successful homemade first foods with Catherine McCord of Weelicious. | 3/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef - Gale Gand | Dessert lovers beware! Acclaimed pastry chef, root beer maker and mom, Gale Gand makes desserts even more special as she shares her fun kitchen stories and yummy cooking tips on this episode of Ask-a-Chef. You won't want to miss this one! | 3/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanParent Talk - Responsibility | We all want our children to grow into healthy, fully functioning and responsible young adults, right? But how do we do that? We do it through talk. Parent talk! Uncommon Parents, Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman, give us the lingo essentials to allow us to communicate effectively with our children and help them to live more productive and rewarding lives. | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Fitness - Cardio Secrets | They say that variety is the spice of life. Our guest today agrees, saying that it is also the key to a successful exercise regimen. Kelli Calabrese, Fitness, Nutrition and Lifestyle Expert, shares secrets to add variety and increase the benefits to your cardio workouts. | 2/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKids and Honesty | Parent expert and author of "You're Not the Boss of Me" and "Just Tell Me What to Say" gives us the whole truth on Kids and Honesty. Betsy Brown Braun talks about raising secure children who turn into responsible, upstanding citizens. | 2/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Freebies | We're going to shout out a big 4 letter word today: F-R-E-E. Getting organized does not have to be expensive. As a matter of fact, it can cost nothing at all if you think outside the store-purchased box and re-use some of the nifty tools you already have laying around your house! Join professional organizer, Monica Ricci, for some of her simple, yet creative, ideas for organizing on the cheap! | 2/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGood Fun | Let's have some Good Fun! And while we're at it, let's help our young children engage in their communities to do some good, help others and become kind and responsible citizens along the way. Tune in for all the incredible ideas (and rewards) that come from providing services to others. | 1/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Art of Breastfeeding | It can be the best thing you can do for your newborn. It provides everything your baby needs for development and growth. It's always available and quite simply, it's natural. But sometimes, this new part of motherhood doesn't feel so natural. So, today we are getting comfortable with each other and are going to chat about babies and boobies with Diana West. | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMoney Sense Credit | Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach™ returns to talk more money sense into us! This time Lynette shares easy-to-follow steps on how to get superb credit - and how to avoid numerous credit traps and common pitfalls along the way. | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBlended Families and Divorce | Blended families and stepparents are concepts familiar to many. And very challenging to many. But let's talk about how they can be very rewarding to many. Christina McGhee, author of Parenting Apart, shares tips for helping everyone adjust to second marriages. | 12/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGrocery Shopping with America's Cheapest Family | Annette and Steve Economides, a.k.a. America’s Cheapest Family, are back to help us live without debt - and big grocery bills! This discount duo shares their innovative, money-saving strategies for grocery shopping in every food category. Trust us, you won't even have to cut coupons or put ramen noodles in your cart to do it! | 12/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - 4 Steps to Any Space | Did you know that most organizing projects can be completed in just 4 easy steps? It's true. Monica Ricci, founder of Catalyst Organizing, gives us the juicy details. Listen in for a little motivation on how you can easily get your STUFF in order! | 12/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCalm Mom | High Expectations. Guilt. Energy-Zappers. Germ phobias. Sleepless Nights. Ahh, motherhood. Whether a new mom or not, it can make you crazy! We can though, make some tweaks in our day-to-day routines to help us feel less overwhelmed. The Calm Mom herself, Dr. Deborah Ledley, is with us today to share some of these simple strategies. | 12/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMeal Makeovers - Picky Eaters | In this fourth episode of Meal Makeovers, Janice and Liz discuss their new book, No Whine with Dinner: 150 Healthy, Kid-Tested Recipes and share some of favorite secrets for getting picky eaters to try new foods. | 11/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBe Green Clean Green | Come fight the never-ending war on dirt, grime and germs in our homes - the GREEN way with Brian Clark Howard, editor of The Daily Green. Brian educates us about the arsenal of household products we use to clean and disinfect. Are they safe for us? What about for the Earth? And are there more eco-friendly alternatives? “Be Green” with us and find out more! | 11/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWork Family Balance | Whether you work outside your home, inside your home or work as the CEO of your home, finding BALANCE is necessary for your sanity and well-being. But what does “balance” really mean and is it possible to achieve? Today we focus on how to make positive choices to find balance in our lives, and be content and fulfilled in our work and family roles. | 11/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Remodel Projects | Purpose. Budget. Decisions. Plans. Supplies. Time. These are all parts of a remodel project, whether you DIY or hire it out. If you don’t keep them organized, you might just over spend, waste time, lose sight of your goal, and feel overwhelmed. Professional Organizer, Monica Ricci, provides us with the tools we need to manage and carry-out any remodel project with minimal stress. | 10/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTwo Homes After Divorce | Divorce often leaves children living out of two homes. International divorce coach, Christina McGhee, helps families survive and thrive when life changes with her practical and positive advice. She helps us raise happy and secure kids by ditching the suitcase, sharing notes, choosing words wisely and more. | 10/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTwo Homes After Divorce | Divorce often leaves children living out of two homes. International divorce coach, Christina McGhee, helps families survive and thrive when life changes with her practical and positive advice. She helps us raise happy and secure kids by ditching the suitcase, sharing notes, choosing words wisely and more. | 10/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBuilding Independence | Parent expert and author of "You're Not the Boss of Me" is back on What Really Matters with practical advice on building independence. Betsy Brown Braun talks about raising children who are problem solvers, risk takers and leaders who feel effective in the world and know how to withstand peer pressure. | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEasy Pediatrics - Immunizations | We explore the most controversial childcare question of the decade with Dr. Bob Sears, “Should you vaccinate your child?”. Most of us want to vaccinate our children, but we also want to know if it’s safe. Dr. Bob gives us the perfect dose of information we need to understand vaccines and make an educated decision: the risks, the pros, the myths and much more. | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTalking to Your Teen | Is there a “key” to remaining close to your teen? How can you better connect and bond? Are there ways to keep the doors to communication wide open? World expert on conflict resolution and peacemaking, Naomi Drew, talks us through teen disagreements, tough conversations, relationship builders and more. | 9/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEasy Pediatrics - Household Toxins | In this episode of Easy Pediatrics, Dr. Alan Greene exposes 10 common household toxins. He helps us identify the culprits and suggests alternatives, so we can lower the risk of exposure to our children and ourselves. | 9/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHomeschool 102 | If you’re educating your children at home, whether it's homeschool, homework help or every day learning experiences, you want it to be less stressful and more fulfilling. Donna Clarke, educational consultant, shows us the simple side of education providing families with advice on how they can keep it balanced and organized. | 9/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimply Cool - Broken Secrets | Little known facts and mind blowing secrets, whether useful or simply entertaining, make life cool. And any little tricks that make life easier ... well, priceless. Listen in as Chad Upton, blogger and investigator at BrokenSecrets.com, fascinates us with “secrets” about things you should know (and maybe shouldn’t). | 8/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGimme Gimme Gimme | Do you want to raise your child to have more gratitude than "gimme"? Betsy Brown Braun, of Parenting Pathways, addresses the cures for our children’s spoilage and suggests ways to cultivate the values we believe to be the most important. | 8/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Sell Your Home | Who doesn’t want to sell their home FAST and get asking price? Who doesn’t want to make it less stressful and overwhelming? With careful planning and organizing, it is possible to turn your house into an attractive and marketable home. Professional Organizer, Monica Ricci, shares her top selling tips that will improve your chances of a successful sale. | 8/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSibling Rivalry | If you have more than one child at home, no matter what ages, you likely also have sibling rivalry. Although rivalry is completely normal in families, with a little work on your end, you can eliminate some of the unnecessary competition and arguing that goes on. Amy McCready, of Positive Parenting Solutions, shares solutions that will help strengthen family bonds and teach children to manage relationships. | 7/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHomeschool 101 | What is homeschooling? Why do parents choose to do it? Is it for your family? Learn the pros and cons based on one parent’s experience, Helen Hegener, who homeschooled five children and founded Home Education Magazine. | 7/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Noise Guy Sour Puss | Charlie Williams, otherwise known as The Noise Guy, brings laughter into our homes once again with another zany story called "Sour Puss". Recorded especially for Vicky and Jen listeners, this short story makes you feel like a BIG kid again! | 7/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Safety Teen Driving | Being safe on the road is more than studying the driver’s ed manual and memorizing every street sign. Being safe means combining know-how with good habits. Teen Driving Specialist, Angela Patterson from Teens Drive Smart, helps us to equip teens with the defensive driving knowledge they need to keep themselves alive and safe on the road. | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Tiny Things | On this episode of The Big O, we pay close attention to the tiny things in our lives. We organize everything from batteries to bulbs, coupons to cables, and kitchen gadgets to gift cards. Join us for the small “details”. | 6/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Sleepy Show | I never feel rested. I’m a night-owl. I love taking long naps. I always count my sleep hours. Are any of these you? Maybe you need more sleep. Maybe you don’t. Let’s find out what kind of sleeper you are and what kind of sleep you need with Dr. Helene Emsellem, the Sleep Doc. | 6/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOff to Summer Camp | We all want happy campers this summer. Peg Smith, Executive Officer of the American Camp Association, offers expert advice on readiness for camp, how to enhance the camp experience for children, coping with homesickness and other issues of importance to families who are sending their young ones off to camp! | 6/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBaby Signs | What if your baby could "talk" to you before he or she could actually speak? Learn how to sign with your child at every age and every stage, and the benefits, with Nancy Cadjan, creator of Sign Babies. | 6/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBe Green - Celebrations | You’re familiar with the important 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), but add in the 3Gs (good for people, good for the Earth, good for the community) to your eco-friendly practices and you’ll be GREENER than ever! Join the Celebrate Green duo for simple, inexpensive steps to holiday and every day celebrations that are fun, meaningful and helpful to the environment. | 5/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPreserving Family Memories - Conversations | Stories. Conversations. Oral History Interviews. Whatever you call them, they can help us discover our family heritage and provide us with precious information that can be passed on for generations to come. We are preserving our family memories with Diane Haddad, the editor of Family Tree Magazine. | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Closets | Closets. No one sees them but you, right? But there's nothing worse than a phone book falling on your head or digging frantically to find that missing glove. This space, no matter how big or small, needs to be functional too. Professional Organizer Monica Ricci and Katie Parsons, Rubbermaid Brand Manager, share their strategies for utilizing closet space to the max! SHOW INDEX #176 00:23 Intro: Closet Woes 01:33 Basic Closet Advice 04:46 First Step to Organized Closet 09:48 Maximize Closet Space 14:38 Our Guests and Rubbermaid 15:43 Rubbermaid Give-a-Way 22:01 Re-Assemble the Closet 26:17 Final Closet Tips 31:13 Closing Comments 32:08 Closing Track: The Way I Am WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 5/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOther Moms with Cool Mom | Meet Daphne Brogdon, standup comic, TV host and founder of CoolMom.com, as we talk about “other moms”. We cover play dates, mommy competition, bad kids and everything in between. SHOW INDEX #175 00:26 Intro: Meet Cool Mom 01:48 Play Date Gossip 06:22 Listener: One-Side Play Date 09:37 About Cool Mom 10:24 Upromise Savings 13:44 Mom Competition 17:46 Best Parent Moment 18:52 What Do You Stand For? 19:22 Closing Comments 20:21 Closing Track: Beth Orton WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 5/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNoise Guy - Sharing a Room | Charlie Williams (a.k.a. The Noise Guy) entertains us once again with a zany story called "Sharing a Room" recorded especially for Vicky and Jen listeners! Listen in for your daily dose of laughter and let Charlie make you feel like a BIG kid again! WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef Food Appeal | Judy Sipe, Food Stylist and Chief Culinary Officer for The Food Channel, makes mealtimes more fun with her simple tricks for food appeal. Impress your guests, get your kids to eat and make any dish look gourmet on this episode of Ask-a-Chef. SHOW INDEX # 173 00:24 Intro: Fun with Food 01:12 What is a Food Stylist? 04:44 Favorite Cookbook 07:03 Tweezer Cook or Plopper? 09:49 Make It Appealing: Tips! 20:02 About The Food Channel 21:07 Food Trends & News 23:45 Tools to Garnish 40:19 Closing Comments 41:40 Closing Track: Backseat Goodbye WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 4/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Clutter Control | We all have stuff, and sometimes, lots of it. Is it truly special, useful or meaningful? Or is it just clutter? Professional Organizer, Monica Ricci, helps us decide, so we can be more organized and save more money, time and space. SHOW INDEX #172 00:24 Intro: Clutter is Lurking 01:04 The Truth About Clutter 03:28 Basket Abuse 06:37 Accept Daily Maintenance 09:50 Lessons from the Restaurant 13:39 About Monica Ricci 14:19 Listener: Opens My Mind 16:07 Clutter that Needs Attention 20:38 Charging Station 22:22 Key Strategy Is ... 23:16 Closing Comments 24:44 Closing Track: The Way I Am WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimply Cool - Mother Load | Do you have to hang bilingual flash cards over the changing table, utilize the prenatal audio learning system and provide the latest "essential" for your child's well-being in order to be a good parent? We talk to Amy Wilson, author of When Did I Get Like This and star of the Mother load Show, for her take on this and her other parent perspectives. SHOW INDEX #171: 00:23 Intro: Mother Load is Cool 01:25 Are Mothers Wacky? 04:48 Who is Amy Wilson 13:04 The Mother Load Show 15:07 Listener: Too Hard on Ourselves 18:16 Amy's One-Woman Show 19:53 The Big P 25:02 We Know TOO Much 27:44 Do You Keep It Simple? 31:52 Closing Comments 33:00 Closing Track: Walk to the Park WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 4/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Safety Stranger Danger | Nancy McBride, National Safety Director for The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, helps us teach personal safety skills to our children that they can easily understand and put into practice. SHOW INDEX #170 00:26 Intro: Stranger Danger 01:34 Parent Worries 04:10 Effective Teaching Tools 12:51 Stranger Danger Slogan 19:22 Put in Practice 23:04 About NCMEC 23:53 About Abductions 33:53 Check People Out! 36:05 Take 25 42:03 Closing Comments 45:59 Closing Track: Saviour WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 3/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Self Love | Karly Randolph Pitman, founder of FirstOurselves.com, shares tips to honor and love ourselves so we look and feel our best, and deal with changes that come with age. SHOW INDEX #169 00:28 Lucky You: Lunchbox Love™ 01:43 Intro: Simple Self Love 03:03 We're 20 in Spirit! 09:41 Things You Can't Change 16:59 Know Your True Nature 22:44 Consider Gratitude 26:26 About FirstOurselves.com 27:15 Listener Comment 28:50 How Do You See Yourself? 33:42 Adopt Your Own Standards 40:03 Jealous of Pretty Women 45:48 Live Out Your Values 48:40 Celebrate Your Losses 56:54 Resources from Karly 58:12 Closing Comments 59:42 Closing Track: So Weak WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 3/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Hidden Spaces | Use those nooks and crannies to your advantage. Listen in to The Big O: Organization for ideas to utilize those secret spaces you thought were wasted. We tackle medicine chests, small closets, space under the bed and sinks, cedar chests and junk drawers. SHOW INDEX #168 00:25 Intro: Hidden Spaces 01:56 Under the Sink 07:30 Chests and Trunks 10:07 Medicine Cabinets 15:14 o'Baby Product Review 18:17 Under the Bed 23:38 Linen Clothes 27:05 Junk Drawers 32:44 Listener Comment 34:09 Closing Comments 35:27 Closing Track: The Way I Am WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanQueen Bees and Wannabes | Cliques, reputations, “frenemies,” rebellion and bullying are all a part of the “wonderful” world of adolescence. Listen to Rosalind Wiseman, educator and author of best-selling Queen Bees and Wannabes, for practical advice to recognize your daughter’s place and help her through the struggles she is sure to face. SHOW INDEX #167 00:23 Intro: World of Adolescence 02:49 Are There Mean Boys? 04:35 Queen Bees and Wannabes 08:00 Times Have Changed 10:08 Is Size of School a Factor? 16:04 Cliques and Roles 21:05 About Rosalind and Girl Tour 25:33 Queen Bee's Court 32:03 Listener: Maintain Sense of Self 37:45 Best Advice for Parents 41:05 Closing Comments 43:01 Closing Track: HelloGoodbye WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 3/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSneaky Fitness | Other then asking your kids to drop and give you 20, what can you do to get your children off the couch? The Sneaky Chef is back with a new level of sneakiness, this time with exercise and calorie-burning activities (and new recipes) that you can sneak into your children’s daily routine without them even knowing it. SHOW INDEX #166 00:24 Intro: Sneaky Fitness 01:33 Icecream and Fitness 02:22 The Sneaky Philosophy 05:01Why Sneaky Fitness? 10:06 Motivate Without Words 15:26 About Missy Chase Lapine 16:32 Listener: Cooking with Tofu 22:55 Sneaky Fitness Activities 30:41 Listener: Indoor "Winter" Fun 36:56 50 New Recipes! 42:38 Book #5? 43:48 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 2/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs Screaming the New Spanking? | Are your kids “parent deaf” tuning out your ongoing requests and reminders until you raise your voice? Let’s face it, we’ve all screamed at our children at one time or another. Wouldn’t it be great if we could stop the “not listening” in its tracks without ever raising our voices? Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, shows us how. SHOW INDEX #165 00:24 Intro: Inside Voices 01:20 We're Only Human. 02:47 Why Do we Scream? 05:39 Is Screaming Harmful? 08:33 Own Your Own Stuff! 12:27 "When-Then" Strategy 13:57 Reveal the Consequences 20:51 About Positive Parenting Solutions 21:30 Listener: The Countdown 27:47 Listener: Back Talk! 34:57 Closing Comments 36:51 Closing Track: She & Him WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 2/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Multi-Purpose | Double-Duty. Multi-Purpose. Duplicitous. Two-Fold. Dual. You feel accomplished already, don’t you? On this episode of The Big O, we save you time and money. We talk about making the best use of your stuff by re-purposing common household items and finding new uses for old things. And along the way, you can eliminate clutter and feel more organized! SHOW INDEX #164 00:23 Intro: Multi-Purpose 01:17 The Uni-Tasker 02:44 Be a Lazy Susan 06:48 She's Hooked. 10:52 The Pickle Bucket 13:55 Faithful Shoe Bags 17:16 About Monica Ricci 18:38 Six-Pack Holders 22:17 Re-Purpose the Coat Rack 24:13 A Jar Fetish 28:18 She LOVES Ottomans. 30:29 Wrangle those Grocery Bags 31:40 Handy Eyeglass Cases 32:57 File Sorters Do More! 34:16 Closing Comments 35:16 Closing Track: The Way I Am WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 2/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUncommon Parenting | We are taking an uncommon look at parenting, making a fundamental change to parent with enlightenment, to do conscious parenting, and to create the UNCOMMON PARENT for the NEW EARTH. Today Thomas dispels myths about discipline, puts an end to unwanted behavior (like whining and hitting), and helps parents empower children and create accountability. SHOW INDEX #163: 00:30 Intro: Be Uncommon 03:46 What is Uncommon Parenting? 06:35 Let the Child Be the Teacher 12:02 Choices are Important 15:37 Listener: Do Less Telling 18:31 Accountability via a List 23:51 About Thomas Haller 26:30 Should Consequences be Severe? 33:41 Is Discipline Used to Gain Control? 34:51 Five Steps to End Unwanted Behavior 43:10 Closing Comments 44:53 Closing Track: Jay Clifford WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCommon Sense Media | Do you let ratings and reviews determine your movie and game picks for your kids? Or is it based on your personal preferences? We are managing the media in our homes with Caroline Knorr of Common Sense Media, the nation’s leading experts dedicated to improving the impact of entertainment and media on families. SHOW INDEX #162 00:26 Intro: Managing Media at Home 01:48 Why Do We Need Ratings? 05:39 Different Parent Approaches 19:51 Talk, Talk, Talk 26:10 About Common Sense Media 27:27 Listener: Are You Biased? 28:19 Who Does the Ratings? 35:12 Instill Responsibility 39:31 Movie Analysis 44:10 Closing Comments 44:56 Closing Track: Vertigo by Anya Marina WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 1/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCooking With Kids | Kids in the kitchen can be a recipe for mess and frustration! But there are oodles of positive reasons to get them in there with us, no matter what age. We talk about how to involve our families more (the simple way), all while having fun and learning along the way. SHOW INDEX #161 00:25 Lucky You Contest 01:43 Intro: Cooking with Kids 03:13 A Thing of the Past... or Not 05:12 Bring 'em in the Kitchen - Why? 09:42 Making it Easier 12:18 Simple Recipes 14:45 Time to Clean-Up 19:14 Be a Safety Monitor 20:49 About Kids Cooking Shop 23:44 Listener: Need Kid Gadgets 31:51 Childhood Dish Memory 35:44 Favorite Cooking Resources 39:41 Closing Comments 42:06 Closing Track: More to Luv WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 1/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk a Chef Ten Dollar Dinners | Join us as we get to know the host of the new Food Network Series, Ten Dollar Dinners. Melissa d'Arabian shares her small budget promise with us as well as her secrets to creative and tasty meals. INDEX #160: 00:22 Intro: Ten Dollar Dinners 02:58 Thoughts on her Own Show 04:23 Cooking Show Secrets 08:28 Stretch Your Budget 13:47 Share a TV Blooper! 15:34 About Melissa d'Arabian 15:52 Fun Cooking Questions 24:04 Ingredient Pop Quiz 28:34 Fun Fact about Melissa 30:30 Closing Comments 32:25 Closing Track: Backseat Goodbye WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 1/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Time Management | What does it take to improve our use of time? We’re finding out from our professional organizer, Monica Ricci, and learning easy strategies to manage our time better and make the most of our day! #159 SHOW INDEX 00:23 Intro: Time-Management 01:42 Listener: Manage My Time BETTER 03:08 Check List vs To-Do List 13:22 About Monica Ricci 14:16 Make it REAL Time! 21:05 Using Extra Time Wisely 23:07 Productive Weekends 27:13 Closing Comments 28:34 Closing Track: The Way I Am WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 1/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBe Green - Recycling | We are making recycling simple with Jennifer Berry from Earth911. Jennifer shares tips to reduce, reuse and recycle it all! SHOW INDEX #158: 00:24 Intro: Recycle, Reduce, Reuse 01:44 Are We Doing Better? 04:30 Cardboard: Yes or No 09:03 Plastic, Plastic, Plastic 15:38 Hotdogs & Lettuce - Yikes! 21:35 About Earth911 22:52 Is ____ Recyclable? 26:58 Listener: Recycle Lids Too? 32:39 Precycling! 36:25 Electronics: What to Do 40:27 Kids Can Help 41:10 Give to a Good Cause 43:08 Small Changes, Huge Impact 49:05 Closing Comments 50:50 Closing Track: Olivia Broadfield WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 12/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanV&J Holiday Message 2009 | Happy Holidays to YOU! Love, Vicky and Jen | 12/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWinter with Disney FamilyFun | Bring your family closer together and warm up your cold winter days with practical ideas from FamilyFun Magazine. Debra Immergut, senior editor, shares unique ideas for activities and crafts that parents and kids can enjoy together. SHOW INDEX #157 00:26 Intro: Winter Family Fun 01:42 Get-Active Games 10:20 Kitchen Science 16:27 About FamilyFun Magazine 17:19 Indoor Fun Houses 27:30 Together-ness: Family Evenings 37:37 Boredom Busters 44:20 Closing Comments 48:29 Closing Track: Matt Costa WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 12/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYou and the Flu | New strains, vaccines, school closings, influenza tests, photos of toddlers kissing pigs, conflicting information and even deaths. It’s enough to make you a worry-wart. That’s why we’re getting the FLU facts straight with Dr. Georgina Peacock from the CDC. SHOW INDEX #156 00:26 Intro: You and the Flu 01:51 Different Strains of Flu 04:06 Why Animal Names? 06:51 Should I get Diagnosed? 08:09 Rules of Contagious-ness 11:54 About Dr. Georgina Peacock 12:31 Listener: Vaccinations 16:50 Signs of Emergency 18:50 Listener: Why Vaccinate? 22:19 Listener: Mercury in Vaccines 24:47 Listener: Flossing Teeth & Flu Onset 26:25 Can You Over Disinfect? 29:33 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 12/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Entertaining | Whether big or small, formal or informal, during the holidays or anytime of the year, you REALLY CAN be more organized and throw a successful party or gathering. We’ll show you how to entertain - the simple, organized and less stressful way. SHOW INDEX #155 00:22 Intro: Party Planning 02:30 We Wig Out. 05:15 Determine the Scale 07:13 Who's Coming? 12:04 It's All About the Food 21:21 Hide the Dust 24:13 Party Playlist 31:48 How to NOT do ALL the Work 38:04 Out-of-Town Guests 40:35 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 12/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimply Cool Petfinder | Betsy Saul is simply cool. As the two-legger behind Petfinder.com, her passion for animals will bring a smile to your face, warm your heart and remind you of the simple things in life. Listen in to hear interesting facts about the start up and success of her site including sweet stories of how Petfinder.com has made a difference in the lives of millions. SHOW INDEX #154: 00:23 Intro: Petfinder is Cool 01:59 Inspiration Behind Petfinder.com 06:08 How Petfinder Works 16:05 Commercial 16:26 More than Cats and Dogs 18:53 Heartwarming Stories 25:57 How Can I Help? 33:41 Closing Comments 37:15 Closing Track: Walk to the Park WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 11/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Noise Guy - Sound Coaching | We all want our children to love reading, so let's shake up those bedtime stories a bit with Charlie Williams (a.k.a. The Noise Guy). Charlie teaches us how to make books come to life with simple sound effects anyone can do! INDEX #153 00:39 Intro: Sound Coaching 01:58 Why Be Noisy? 04:36 Sounds ANYONE Can Make 13:35 Fun Book Examples 18:31 About Noisy Charlie 20:02 More Book Examples 26:17 News from noiseguy.com 29:21 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 11/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLive Large on a Small Budget | Learn simple and quick tips to spend less, save more and live better! Our guest, Linsey Knerl, talks about a frugal lifestyle that can be as much fun as it practical. She proves that little stuff (i.e., ice cube trays, Hulu, cruise control, Craig’s List and hiding the “good” toilet paper) adds up to big savings. SHOW INDEX #150: 00:24 Intro: Live Large on a Small Budget 01:56 Toilet Paper Issues 05:16 Mysteries of the Mystery Shopper 09:27 Whew-Whee! Cost of Gas 13:50 Never Buy New _____. 19:54 What!? Ice Cubes Trays? 23:56 About the Dealista™ 25:49 Doh! You Missed the Sale! 31:04 Be Cable-Free. 37:44 Grocery Store Ploys 43:42 Save 3 Months Salary 49:05 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 11/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Technology | Are you afraid of technology or do you embrace it? Vicky and Jen, organizing expert Monica Ricci, and special guest host, listener Danica Theodorakos, discuss the upside of technology and how it can help you to be more organized. SHOW INDEX #151 00:25 Intro: Technology & Organizing 01:41 Who is Danica? 07:47 Facebook: Good or Bad? 17:27 Send Out Cards 22:59 Is Jen Old School? 26:37 Who's Coming: Evite 31:39 Fun Listener Comments 36:44 Gotta Love the GPS 39:40 CrackBerries Help 41:20 Oh, and the DVR! 45:07 The SmartShopper™ 48:36 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 11/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEasy Pediatrics Allergies | In another episode of Easy Pediatrics with Dr. Alan Greene, we get the lowdown on allergies of all kinds. Not only do we address FAQ's, we uncover surprising stats and answers surrounding allergies: prevention, food label facts, vaccines, ages affected by them and more. Show Index #151: 00:28 Intro: Allergies 01:23 Allergies on the Rise 02:54 Genetically Modified Food 06:27 Introducing Foods to Kids 08:31 Foods to Decrease Allergies 10:54 Onset of Allergies 15:21 About Dr. Greene 16:30 Listener: Allergens on Food Labels 21:19 Listener: Allergies in Schools 23:35 Listener: Gluten and Dairy Intolerant 29:16 Listener: Allergens in Vaccines 31:44 Closing Comments 33:32 Closing Track: Cause for Concern WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php. CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php. | 11/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFeeding Baby Greene | In this episode of Easy Pediatrics, Dr. Alan Greene outlines easy steps we can take to teach our children healthy eating habits that will positively impact their health and development for the rest of their lives. We chat about “nutritional intelligence”, the buzz surrounding “BPA”, green foods and much more. SHOW INDEX #149: 00:41 Lucky You: Feeding Baby Green Book 01:55 Intro: Feeding Baby Green 02:43 Taste Buds and Imprints 11:02 What is Green Feeding? 14:23 Health Issues Today 15:52 Too Late to Change? 17:59 About Dr. Greene 19:04 Buzz About BPA 22:44 For a Healthy Adulthood 24:42 Nutritional Intelligence 25:59 Listener: Nutritious Pregnancy 29:05 Closing Comments 30:54 Closing Track: Cause for Concern WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 10/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKids Are Worth It | Listen in for practical advice on how to use the everyday stuff in family life - chores, mealtime, bedtime and other routines - to create a home environment in which kids can become self-disciplined, responsible, resourceful, resilient human beings. Barbara Coloroso, author of Kids are Worth It, discusses her key points to good parenting. Show Index #148 00:24 Lucky You: Wear Clean Underwear 02:08 Intro: Kids Are Worth It! 03:09 Create a Positive Home Climate 04:08 Offer Choices to Kids 08:01 Three Types of Parents 11:52 Discipline versus Punishment 20:00 Effective TIME-OUT 22:25 Do You Say "I'm Sorry"? 25:10 Steps in the Discipline Process 31:18 About Barbara Coloroso 32:05 Bribes, Rewards and Threats 36:28 Do Good Because Good is Good to Do 38:50 Six Critical Life Messages 41:13 Fostering Strong Self-Esteem 46:18 Rewards at School 50:47 It Starts in Our Homes 55:48 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 10/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMindless Eating | Did you ever eat the last piece of dried out chocolate cake even though it tasted like chocolate scented cardboard? Ever finish eating a bag of french fries even though they were cold, limp and soggy? We have. Dr. Brian Wansink, the author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think is here to change the way we look at food, and give us the facts we need to easily make smarter, healthier, and more mindful choices at the dinner table, in the supermarket, in restaurants, at the office - even at a vending machine! SHOW INDEX #147 00:30 Intro: Mindless Eating 02:11 200 Decisions About Food Daily 03:52 Cues that Prompting Us to Eat 08:34 Strategies for Eating Less 13:31 About Dr. Wansink 14:12 Hidden Persuaders: Marketing 18:00 Cost and How Much We Eat 22:42 More Tips for Eating Less 25:24 Dr. Wansink's New Research 25:57 Closing Comments 26:49 Closing Track: Russian Red WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 10/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFreeze It | Is there a way to have healthy meals for our families EVERY day, even when we don't have the time to spend in the kitchen EVERY day? You bet there is! Join Tricia, the Once a Month Mom, for meal and freezing tips that will lessen our stress, help us eat healthier and save some money along the way! Her ideas can be used just a little, a lot, as a safety net, or for an entire month of meals! SHOW INDEX #146: 00:22 Intro: Freeze It! 02:35 Why Freezer Cook? 03:49 How It's Done 10:22 Freezers, Tools and Supplies 19:15 Listener: Those Darn Ice Crystals 21:55 About Once a Month Mom 23:55 Food Safety Tips 26:02 Listener: Defrosting Foods Properly 28:20 What to Freeze and NOT Freeze 34:35 Stuff on Once a Month Mom Site 39:54 Closing Comments 41:12 Closing Track: Our Last Goodbye by Andrew Stein WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 9/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCoping with Divorce | Divorce. It’s a tough situation that families face all the time. Margot Swann, from VisionsAnew.org, provides us with resources to help divorcing women, and those they love including children, cope with the difficult process. Show Index #145: 00:26 Intro: Coping with Divorce 01:37 Debris in Our Society 03:52 Emotional Side of Divorce 05:48 Business Side of Divorce 07:44 When Kids are Involved 13:25 Surround Yourself with Help 22:35 About Visions Anew 23:12 Being a Good Friend 26:07 Listener: Male Role Model 32:54 Divorce Resources 37:52 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 9/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBe GREEN with Ed Begley Jr. | "Live simply so others may live." (Ghandi) In Be GREEN with Ed Begley Jr., Ed demonstrates that a simple, eco-friendly lifestyle can clean up our air and put money back in our pockets. He gives us easy, and often cheap, ideas for being more GREEN. SHOW INDEX #144 00:26 Intro: Be GREEN! 03:07 About Ed's Books 06:15 #1 Thing You Can Do 09:37 Cheap and Easy STUFF 11:54 CFL Savings 14:27 Are Fans Energy Suckers? 15:59 Drafty Windows 19:18 Conserve Water 24:11 Listener: Recycling 25:57 Closing Comments 26:44 Closing Track: Olivia Broadfield WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 9/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Sentimental Clutter | Are you a memorabiliac? A big sap collector? A memento-master? Are your shelves covered in “special” knick-knacks? Now come one, don’t get all teary-eyed on us. We’re in the same boat - we love sentimental things just like you - but sometimes it can get out of control! What to keep and what NOT to keep - that is the question. Monica Ricci, The Big O organizer, is here to help us with answers. SHOW INDEX #143 00:22 V&J Contest! 01:31 Sentimental Clutter 04:24 Is it Clutter or Sentimental? 10:45 Real-Life Situations 22:17 About Monica Ricci 23:18 Special Listener Comment 24:00 O' Baby! Product: VoiceQuilt 26:54 Paper Memorabilia 32:45 Children's Clothing 37:12 Preserve with Photos 39:51 Let Time Pass 45:19 Closing Comments 47:45 Closing Track: The Way I Am WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 9/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNutrition Matters - The Nutrition Diva | Making healthier choices in your daily routines isn’t as hard as you might think! The Nutrition Diva (aka Monica Reinagel) is with us to share small, but important, ways to upgrade your health. Monica is known for sifting through the science and the silliness, separating fact from fiction, and providing straight-forward information on living fit and eating well. Show Index #142: 00:26 About The Nutrition Diva™ 02:56 Eight Glasses of Water 12:10 Best Time to Exercise 15:18 The Whole-y Grain 20:43 Is Milk Good or Bad? 26:06 About Monica Reinagel 26:59 Who Needs a Multi-Vitamin? 34:41 Listener: Lack of Veggies 39:40 Listener: Vegetarians and B12 44:28 Scoop on Artificial Sweeteners 53:16 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 9/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Study Skills | As we head into a new school year, our guest, Susan Kruger M.Ed. from SOAR Study Skills, talks to us about helping our children, no matter what age, to manage homework and study time. She'll tell us a few things about motivating our students, how to reduce the "last minute syndrome", and how to keep it all organized along the way. Most importantly she'll show us how to teach study skills that promote positive homework experiences. Show Index #141: 00:28 Simple Study Skills 01:51 Apply Strategy to Homework 06:40 Testing Under Pressure 09:25 Setting Goals 18:34 Organize! Organize! 25:49 Prime Hours for Homework 26:42 Take 10 Routine 30:11 Ask for Help 33:04 About Susan Kruger 34:10 Homework RX Toolkit 35:51 Asking Questions 36:57 Reading Textbooks 48:07 Record Progress 49:51 Listener: Music During Homework 54:40 Listener: Time Spent on Homework 59:38 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 8/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Noise Guy Too Much Noise | Charlie Williams (a.k.a. The Noise Guy) entertains us once again with a zany story called "Too Much Noise" recorded especially for Vicky and Jen listeners! (Aren't we lucky?) Listen in for your daily dose of laughter and let Charlie make you feel like a BIG kid again! INDEX 00:00 Intro by Vicky 01:15 Opening by The Noise Guy 01:36 Too Much Noise 10:23 Closing Comments OTHER SHOWS with Charlie: #42 The Noise Guy: A Family Special #123 The Noise Guy LIVE WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 8/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCheat at Home Repair | Leaky faucet? Running toilet? Painting rooms? Save yourself from paying an expensive contractor to handle much-needed household maintenance and do it yourself! Jeff Bredenberg, author of the How to Cheat books, tells us how to safely cut corners and complete a household job properly and easily. SHOW INDEX #139 00:25 Intro: Cheat at Home Repair 02:38 Have Tools Easily Available 06:09 Stock the Toolbox 08:55 Nail-Free Hanging System 11:30 Screw-y Secrets 15:48 Painting Hassles 23:06 About Jeff Bredenberg 24:14 Listener: Leaks, Clogs, Running Toilets 32:50 Listener: Hiring a Contractor 40:29 Closing Comments 41:49 Closing Track: Elephant Gun WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 7/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk a Chef Claire Robinson | Claire Robinson, host of 5 Ingredient Fix on Food Network, shows us how tasty dishes only need five ingredients (and sometimes less). Her result is healthy, easy and quick meals! Listen in and learn about Claire’s straightforward cooking style. You’ll love how she minimizes fuss and maximizes taste at mealtimes! SHOW INDEX #138 00:22 Intro: 5 Ingredient Fix 02:32 Inspiration for her Show 07:09 Frozen vs Fresh 08:31 Listener: 5 Food Staples 28:50 About Claire Robinson 29:34 Listener: Work Week Meal Slump 32:49 Listener: Easy Chicken Recipe 39:27 Listener: Easy Fish Recipe 42:21 "Skinny Jeans" Big Flavors 46:56 Best Cooking Advice 48:14 Closing Comments 50:50 Closing Track: Backseat Goodbye WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 7/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTake a Stand Against Bullying | It’s not just kids being kids, it is a learned behavior and one that can be changed. And we need to. Join us for this important episode on bullying with Naomi Drew, a nationally known expert on conflict resolution and peace-making. There is research to show that bullying stops when adults and peers get involved so that's what we're talking about today. We will cover strategies and skills to bully-proof our children. SHOW INDEX #137 00:27 Let's Bully-Proof! 01:51 Is it Just a Phase? 03:43 What is Bullying? 07:54 Calming Strategies 13:15 Signs of a Victim 15:30 Open Doors of Communication 20:25 New Book on Bullying! 25:33 Get Involved at School 28:31 Listener: Solutions for Boys vs Girls 35:45 Build a Strong Inner Core 37:41 Teach them Responsibility 42:46 Closing Comments WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, call us at 513-252-2864 or email us at questions@vickyandjen.com Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 7/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O College Bound | Monica Ricci is helping families with a smooth transition into college life. Our expert organizer shares simple and practical ideas of what to take, what to leave, how to make good use of small spaces, and ways to keep organized during the move - and even after. "Professor" Monica covers all the courses including textbooks, laundry, campus safety, computers, helpful products and much more. SHOW INDEX #136 The Big O: College Bound 00:22 "Be a Guest Host" Contest 01:54 Intro: College Bound 03:06 Know Your Space 05:43 Connect With Roomy 09:30 Pack it RIGHT 14:23 Gotta Have Music! 15:38 Establish Credit 17:46 Mark Your Turf 19:48 Textbook Expenses 23:12 "Be a Guest Host" Contest 25:09 O' Baby Product 31:17 Time-Management at School 36:55 Organizing Small Rooms 45:14 Create Life Routines 47:04 Safety on Campus 50:29 Closing Comments NEW CONTEST You could be a guest host on The Big O: Organization Series. Join the 3 of us as we help others (and ourselves) to simplify our busy lives! All you gotta do is share a "Big O story" with us by calling in and leaving a message. Tell us why you love the Big O, how it has helped you, a success story, or why you want to meet Monica. Get creative with it! The most interesting and enthusiastic message will win! Call 513-252-2864 by Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 midnite est to record your contest entry. WANT MORE? Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 7/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUnplug your Kids | Is the news a negative influence on my family? How much should I concern myself with my child’s choice of music? Is my son really addicted to video games? Dr. David Dutwin answers these questions and many more, by doing something few have ever done in the past: actually review the vast literature of academic research out there on these topics, and then report such research in an interactive and friendly way that all parents can understand. Join us as we discuss some of Dr. Dutwin’s findings! Show Index #135: 00:28 Lucky You! Contest 01:43 Our Hi-Tech Kids 03:36 Evolution of Unplug Your Kids 06:59 A Message to Parents 10:47 Video Game Violence 20:51 Signs of Addiction 24:33 About Dr. David Dutwin 25:17 Listener: Are Games Less Evil than TV? 30:55 Discussing News with Kids 38:56 Listener: Surfing the Net Alone 43:53 About the Book 47:19 Closing Comments 40:36 Closing Track: Before We Go Down Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 7/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMoney Sense Debt | Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach™, joins us again for more money talk! This time she offers strategies for becoming debt-free and ideas for lifestyle changes that will save us money for decades to come. #134 Show Index: 00:26 Intro: Find Financial Freedom 01:36 "But I'm NOT in Debt" 05:50 Back to the Basics 10:47 Who Ends Up in Debt? 15:52 Manage Money by Budgeting 23:46 About The Money Coach™ 25:16 Stop Digging Deeper! 29:54 Negotiate with Creditors 37:09 Pay with Cash 39:15 True Price of Debt 41:04 Closing Comments 42:35 Closing Track: 1500 Miles Listen to our first show with The Money Coach: Money Sense: Budgets Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 6/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk a Chef the Neelys | We are SMOKIN’ HOT with the Neelys, the Food Network’s most loved cooking couple. The hilarious hosts of Down Home with the Neelys spice up our grilling and BBQ with their famous ideas for making “meat and more” simple and OH, SO tasty! #133 Show Index 00:26 Commercial 00:41 Lucky You Contest 02:02 Intro: Down Home with the Neelys 03:05 Grill or Barbecue? 06:16 Grilling Tips for Men (and Women!) 16:22 Commercial 16:38 About the Neelys 17:28 Listener: Indoor Grilling 21:57 Magic of Marinades 25:34 The Neelys put WHAT on the grill?! 27:59 Final Thoughts on Cooking 30:32 Neely's Recipes on VickyandJen.com! 33:54 Closing Track: Backseat Goodbye Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 6/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk a Chef Melissa d'Arabian | Melissa d'Arabian, finalist on The Next Food Network Star, keeps it non-super mom REAL with us and adds a whole lot of positive energy to the show, as she shares practical tips for frugal shopping, cooking time-savers, and tricks for dealing with kid interruptions in the kitchen. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #132 Index: 00:26 Food Network Star: Melissa d'Arabian 01:39 Non-Super Moms 03:09 About the Reality Show 10:28 Create a "Victory File" 17:12 Home Cooking for ALL 22:03 About Melissa d'Arabian 22:41 Listener: Dealing with Kid Interruptions 28:00 Give it Kid Appeal 31:28 Cooking on a Budget 39:48 Favorite Quick Meals 50:30 Closing Comments 53:24 Closing Track: Backseat Goodbye | 6/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCareer Whisperer - Make it WORK | Whether you're changing careers, want to get along better with others at work, move up in your field or work less and enjoy life more, Andrea Kay can help! She shares practical advice on the issues you face in your career and on the job. Show Index #130 00:23 Lucky You Contest 01:22 Make it WORK! 03:02 What Makes us Feel Bad at Work? 06:13 Looking Back at Monday Exercise 11:02 The Fraidy Cat Exercise 16:17 Listener: Lighten My Load 22:35 About Andrea Kay 24:50 Listener: Nothing Excites Me 33:51 Barriers to Joy in Your Life 49:28 Listener: Community Service & Narrowing Choices 56:57 Closing Comments 59:30 Closing Track: Just a Ride by Jem Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 5/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe ZÜCA Contest | Get your summer travels off to an easy and organized start with your very own ZÜCA Pro. Not planning on going anywhere? ZÜCA is much more than luggage. Listen to our chat with Founder, Laura Udall, for an audio tour of this famous award-winning luggage and it's many uses. Contest ends June 2, 2009. Visit http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php to enter! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! | 5/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Ask Monica Again | In this episode of The Big O: Organization Series, Monica Ricci addresses listener's organizing questions! We cover children's artwork, kitchen drawers, recipes, laundry clutter, messy mail and some of the in-between. SHOW INDEX #128 00:21 Ask Monica Anything! 01:30 Pop Quiz! 05:10 Bag of Crap & Black Binders 07:05 "Artwork" 12:43 Kitchen Drawers - Ugh! 19:59 Junk Mail & Do-Dads 26:48 Managing Recipes 35:50 About Monica Ricci 36:49 Pop Quiz II 44:11 The Container Store Winner 46:16 The ZÜCA Contest 48:03 Paper Clutter 51:37 Laundry Clutter 55:50 No Cabinet Space 01:03:01 Bedroom Confessions 01:10:14 Closing Comments Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 5/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Sneaky Chef to the Rescue | The Sneaky Chef is back to discuss her latest book and sneaky strategies with us. This time she is responding to parent's special requests including low-fat and lower calorie foods, allergy-free meals and special occasions like birthdays. SHOW INDEX #127 00:32 The Sneaky Chef to the Rescue 03:31 Why Be a Sneaker? 06:55 About the New Book 08:09 Food Allergies 14:58 About The Sneaky Chef 16:57 Peanut Butter Fixes 20:21 Magic White Beans 22:43 Food Textures & Kids 25:28 Lunch Box Options 33:08 Mmmm, Cupcakes! 38:46 Speedy Lasagna 40:56 Next for The Sneaky Chef 42:10 Closing Comments Also: Listen to our first two interviews with Missy Chase Lapine: The Sneaky Chef or The Sneaky (and Cheating) Chef. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 5/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Fitness | For many of us, it just happens. We look in the mirror and we don’t really look like we used to. Especially for women and especially after having children, it just seems really hard to be "fit" as things shift around on our bodies. So, what do we do? Today we are going to find out why things are shifting, how we stop it, how we can find more time for exercise and how we can be more successful with our workouts. Kelli Calabrese, America's fitness, nutrionist and lifestyle expert, provides us with some practical answers. Show Index #126: 00:29 Intro: Simple Fitness 01:46 Shift Happens 07:12 Stimulate Your Metabolism 11:34 Find Time to Exercise 21:39 About Kelli Calabrese 24:20 Listener: Looking for Energy 30:35 Common Workout Mistakes 37:19 Food and Fitness 46:07 Closing Comments 47:35 Closing Track: Good To Be Alive Visit VickyandJen.com for more of "What Really Matters"! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 4/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPreserving Family Memories - All Those Photos | We’re all busy these days and busy people let things pile up - like all those photos sitting in boxes or on the computer! Stacy Julian, also a busy mother of five and founder of Big Picture Scrapbooking shares some very simple ideas on what to do with “all those photos” so we will actually PRESERVE, SHARE and most importantly ENJOY them. #125 Show Index: 00:32 Intro: All Those Photos! 02:30 Big Picture Scrapbooking 03:41 Inspirational Photo Philosophy 10:10 Whittle Your Photo Pile 22:00 Kiddos and Photos 24:24 About Stacy Julian 25:05 I'm Not Creative! 30:28 Listener: Supplies for Scrapbooking 32:51 Listener: Can't Cut My Photos! 39:29 Protect Your Photos 44:11 Listener: Scrap Space and Storage 46:43 Closing Comments 49:18 Preserving Family Memories Series 50:29 Closing Track: Allie Moss, Passerby Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 4/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanExceptional Woman | Get out your calendars! Today we will be clearing some space to dramatically improve our lives in one week! Corrie Woods, author of The Woman’s Field Guide to Exceptional Living, challenges us to shift from negative to positive priority living with her easy and practical self-care tips. #124 Show Index: 00:31 Lucky You! 01:51 Improve Your Life! 02:49 What is Self-Care? 03:36 How to Make Time 09:50 Notice How You React 13:42 Fifty Smiles 14:38 Unplugging! 18:59 Listener: I Need a Vacation 23:55 About Corrie Woods 27:56 Spotlight on Exceptional Women 30:15 Corrie's Next Book 32:12 Listener: Value of Sleep 37:39 Be Spontaneous! 43:12 Ten Things Tolerated 46:06 Closing Comments 48:19 Closing Track: Holly Conlan: OK Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 4/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Best Organizing Secrets | Do professional organizers have ALL the secrets? In this episode of The Big O, Monica Ricci shares her top 5 powerful secrets for living a productive life that can help us simplify and gain more control of our present and future. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #122 SHOW INDEX 00:23 Best Organizing Secrets 02:42 Do it in the Moment 10:04 Take Responsibility 15:20 Listener: Barriers to a Clean House 22:35 Empty Your Brain 30:22 About Monica Ricci 31:16 O'Baby! New Product Feature 39:40 Listener: After Work Whirlwind 44:02 Think Ahead of Yourself 47:40 Pay Attention 55:27 Closing Comments 59:44 Closing Track: The Way I Am OTHER EPISODES IN "THE BIG O" Introduction, Simple Things, Home Office, Wardrobe, Procrastination, Kitchen Chaos, Paper Clutter, Holidays, Clutter-Free Gifts, Setting Goals, Weekend Warriors, e-Clutter, Balance in the Basement, Travel, Myths & Mistakes, Ask Monica, Under 60, Kids & Organizing | 3/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSlob Proof | If there’s a slob living in your house, tune in! Debbie Wiener, author of Slob Proof, says keeping your home looking good doesn’t have to be a struggle. Debbie will show us how to decorate so our homes stand up to daily LIFE - sticky hands, spills, muddy paws, dirty shoes and more. Join us for realistic and comfortable, yet attractive and stylish, design solutions for homes we can REALLY live in and be proud of. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #121 Show Index: 00:31 Pampered Chef Contest 01:51 Does a Slob Live in Your House? 04:09 Ban Beige! 07:46 Live in Color! 14:35 Listener: Add Girly Touches 20:30 Overlooked Areas to Decorate 24:22 Light it Up! 25:59 Listener: Brighten a Dark Room 30:29 About Designing Solutions 31:48 Window Shop 37:36 Listener: Am I a Slob? 43:15 Best Seat in the House 53:39 Listener: Indoor/Outdoor Rugs 56:54 Closing Comments 58:44 Closing Track: Peggy Sue and the Pirates | 3/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEasy Pediatrics The Safe Side | Our guest today keeps us on the safe side of family life with talk about teen drivers, carseats, heavy backpacks, staying home alone and more. Join us for another important episode of Easy Pediatrics with Dr. Gwenn. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #119 Show Index: 00:23 Intro: 01:32 Staying Home Alone 10:38 Walking to School 13:56 Self-Care During Pregnancy 17:10 Crazy Teen Drivers! 27:52 Car Seat Safety 42:11 Bags, Backpacks and Purses 49:36 Closing Comments 52:03 Closing Track: So Damn Easy Look for other "Easy Pediatrics" episodes: When to Medicate Kids and Sports Parent's Guide to Pediatric Visits When Mom is Sick | 3/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHome Inventory | Have you got a lot to lose? Would you remember everything you owned if you had a house fire, burglary or other disaster? Probably not. This show is about having a home inventory. Whether it is on paper or the computer, there are things you need to know to justify your losses and protect the things that are important to you. Jamie Novak, professional organizer, best-selling author and Collectify’s Chief Organizing Officer shows us how! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Index #118: 00:24 Lucky You Contest 01:40 Intro: Protect Things You Love 04:31 What is a Home Inventory? 07:15 Listener: Count the Small Stuff 08:29 Simple Steps to Inventory 13:30 Stay UNDERwhelmed and Focused 17:42 Take Proper Photos 20:43 Insurance Benefits 24:09 About Jamie Novak 27:50 Collectify™Home Inventory Software 34:51 Three (3)Basic Inventory Steps 40:14 Inventory "Tool Kit" 45:27 NO Digging Allowed 49:46 Keep Track of Paperwork 52:57 What Does it Cost? 55:16 Upkeep Your Inventory 58:09 Closing Comments 1:01:12 Closing Track: Hideaway | 3/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHungry Girl | Meet Hungry Girl! She’s not a nutritionist, she’s just hungry! Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) shares her passion for eating and delivers guilt-free meal ideas, product reviews, dieting tips, food shockers and more. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Podcast Index #117: 00:25 The Container Store Contest 01:21 Intro: Tips for Hungry Chicks 02:19 Who is Hungry Girl? 08:06 Hungry Girl Book 09:05 Food Shockers! 12:56 Fast Food Disasters 15:10 Listener: Hitting Salad Bars 18:08 Party Eating Tips 21:39 Best Calorie-Cutting Tip 23:09 Staples in HG's Fridge 25:10 Listener: Dining Out Tips 29:48 Listener: Junk Food Swaps 33:20 200 Under 200 Book 35:49 People Flip Over ____. 37:28 Just Say CHOCOLATE 39:04 About Hungry-Girl.com 40:37 Closing Comments 42:09 Closing Track: Obél Just So | 2/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChic Mama Beauty | Once we become moms, we often become defined and consumed by that role. In the words of our guest today, we lose sight of our inner beauty as a woman. In part two of this two-part series, we will be chatting about beauty - secrets to applying makeup, selecting colors, facials at home and taming those unruly eyebrows! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Show Index #116: 00:27 Intro: Chic Mama Beauty 01:48 Give Me Some Skin! 06:55 Listener: Media Eyelashes 11:44 Eyes that go POP! 19:11 Ban Bushy Brows 25:20 About Michele Little 26:21 Listeners: Facials at Home 34:17 Color Your Face! 36:33 Name that Can't-Live-Without Thing 39:10 Listener: Embrace Your Age 42:42 Closing Comments 43:49 Closing Track: Molly Marlette | 2/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanProductive Parenting | Do you want to give your children a boost in education? Is it a challenge to find the time for extra activities in your daily routine? Do you have a hard time finding inexpensive and easy activities? Emily Rempe, co-founder of Productive Parenting, will help us discover educational and fun “things” to do that will help lay a foundation for future learning in our children. EXCLUSIVE OFFER Enter the special code "vickyandjen" on ProductiveParenting.com and you'll receive a FREE one year membership, just for listening to VickyandJen.com! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Show Index #115: 00:30 Intro: Productive Parenting 04:14 What Ages Do You Cover? 06:25 What Makes You Unique? 10:30 Site Features 13:09 Listener: Making Time for Activities 18:38 FREE Offer for Listeners 22:02 Listener: Create Peace Among Siblings 30:19 Listener: Ideas for Multi-Aged Group 34:33 More Sample Activities 44:26 Closing Comments 46:15 Closing Track: Afterwards | 2/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGirlfriendology | They bring us joy, love and laughter. And our guest today says they can keep us healthier, less stressed and even help us feel more beautiful. What are we talking about? Girlfriends. Debba Haupert of Girlfriendology is with us today to inspire us to appreciate the great gift of friends. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of "What Really Matters"! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Show Index #114: 00:28 Intro: We're Talking Girlfriends! 01:32 What is Girlfriendology? 04:07 Friends are Like Shoes 07:30 Are Your Eggs in One Basket? 10:03 Cheap Fun for Girls! 13:10 Listener: Cooking & Excercise 17:00 The Data Dump! 18:57 Girlfriend Game Nights 20:58 About Girlfriendology 21:54 National Friendship Day 25:34 Listener: Just Being There 30:20 Cliques Suck 37:26 Finding Beauty 39:51 Friends Reduce Stress 43:26 More Resources from Debba 45:37 Closing Comments 47:08 Closing Track: Come Around RELATED SHOWS: One Chic Mama: Fashion Simple Self-Care Making Peace with Your Body | 2/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk a Chef Sunny Anderson | Sunny Anderson, host of Cooking for Real on The Food Network, gets real about her cooking show and dream-come-true. Sunny will brighten your day with her best cooking advice, favorite recipes, behind the scenes secrets and more! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #110 Show Index 00:29 Intro: Meet Sunny! 06:52 Learning How to Cook 13:22 Best Cooking Advice 15:34 Get to Know Sunny 18:19 Listener: Freezing Pasta 22:18 Scoop on "Cooking for Real" 27:30 Flops on the Set 31:19 Favorite Chef Celebrities 32:45 Closing Comments 36:25 Closing Track: Backseat Goodbye | 1/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEasy Pediatrics When Mom is Sick | In this episode of Easy Pediatrics, Dr. Gwenn O’Keeffe from Pediatrics Now, provides us with a "survival kit" for illness. We discuss sick days, being prepared, talking through tough issues with kids and more. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #109 Show Index: 00:23 Intro: When Mom is Sick 03:34 Handing the Reigns to Husband 14:38 Nurture Your Relationships 18:05 Who Are Your Friends? 21:10 Talking about Tough Issues with Kids 35:10 The PACT Program 36:43 Evil Medical System 43:54 Choosing a Hospital 47:37 Closing Comments 50:35 Closing Track: So Damn Easy | 12/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHalf Full Kids | Are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person? What about your kids? This show will be an uplifting, compassionate, forgiving and plain out happy show about optimism and how it affects our lives and the lives of those around us. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #108 Show Index: 01:55 Intro: Are You Half Full? 03:32 Describe Half Full. 07:23 How to Get Happy 11:15 Teach Gratitude 25:27 Christine's Blogversations 29:14 Listener: Belly Laugh Day 36:38 Perfectionism is a Disease 40:16 Underschedule & Be Happy 44:53 Closing Comments 46:22 Closing Track: Rocket | 12/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMoney Sense | Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach™, joins us to simplify budgeting and debt. Listen in for helpful tips and insider secrets to balance the money side of your life. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #107 Show Index: 00:24 Intro: Money Sense 03:17 Two Budget Rules 11:05 Budget Methods 13:15 Listener: Credit Card Balances 18:20 Your Credit Score 22:13 About The Money Coach 24:50 Listener: Getting Ahead 32:19 Closing Comments 34:28 Closing Track: 1500 Miles | 12/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk A Chef Better Baking | In this episode of Ask-a-Chef, we are trouble-shooting failed breads, cake flops and flat cookies with Susan Miller from King Arthur Flour. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Show #106 Menu: 00:25 Introduction: Better Baking! 07:11 Common Baking Mistakes 13:20 Listener: My Cake is Lopsided! 20:21 About King Arthur Flour 22:25 Using Whole Wheat Flour 24:07 Baking on a Budget 26:44 Gifts for the Tummy 29:47 Storing Baked Goods 34:15 Listener: Better Cookies 38:15 Listener: All About Yeast 41:35 Closing Comments 43:46 Closing Track: Better With You | 12/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhy Gender Matters | Forget everything you think you know about gender differences in children. Forget "boys are competitive, girls are collaborative." In recent years, scientists have discovered that differences between girls and boys are more profound than anybody guessed. Today we’ll discuss those differences with Dr. Leonard Sax, author of Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #105 Show Index: 00:23 Intro: Why Gender Matters 01:40 Johnny has ADD! 03:10 Rigorous Push for Academics 06:15 What Can We Do About It? 12:24 Nature vs Nurture 17:22 Boys & Girls Learn Differently 22:48 Dr. Sax's Books 24:29 Listener: Same Sex Schools 25:51 Listener: My Daughter Loves Trucks 27:22 Discipline Girls & Boys 41:12 Closing Comments 42:37 Closing Track: Save You | 11/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMommy Calls | Dr. Tanya Altmann answers some of parents’ most frequently asked questions about babies and toddlers. Her practical, no-nonsense advice guides us through those stressful parenting moments when we want to know “Should I call my doctor?” We chat about tantrums, tummy aches, fevers, poop, breast feeding and other snotty and serious stuff! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #104 Index: 00:26 About Mommy Calls 06:36 Listener: Pacifiers & Nipples 10:08 Worrying About Coughs 12:36 Tummy Troubles 16:16 Getting Enough Milk 19:45 Fevers: What to Know 23:57 About Dr. Tanya 25:32 Listener: Dealing with Tantrums 32:56 Listener: Asleep at the Breast 35:38 Listener: Where's the Poop? 37:28 He's Always Sick! 41:30 Closing Comments 43:12 Closing Track: Shaking | 11/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMeal Makeovers Sensible Snacks | In this third episode of Meal Makeovers, Janice and Liz explain how snack time provides an ideal opportunity for filling in the nutritional gaps in our diets and offer up easy and fast munchie ideas! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #102 Meal Makeovers: Sensible Snacks 00:24 Intro: Sensible Snacks 05:44 What is a Good Snack? 09:33 Snack Makeovers 17:29 Cooking Parties 21:08 More Healthy Snacks 23:04 Listener: Night Time Snacks 29:36 Closing Comments 31:52 Closing Track: Apple by Joe Brooks | 11/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanModern Manners | Are you behaving yourself these days? Lizzie Post, from the Emily Post Institute, is joining us to make sure! She’s helping to make the world a better place - one manner at a time - by sharing her etiquette advice. Lizzie suggests ways to handle offensive jokes, tipping at restaurants, overdue thank you cards and more. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Show #101 Index: 00:29 Intro: Modern Manners 01:54 Emily Post Institute 06:44 Listener's Top 3 Pet Peeves 18:44 Is it Appropriate to . . . 26:28 More Etiquette Advice 35:55 Listener: Customer Service 41:25 Listener: Wedding Gifts 44:39 Listener: Offensive Jokes 47:33 Listener: Dinner Invites 50:19 Closing Comments 51:33 Closing Track: Neopolitan Dreams | 10/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Ask Monica | Welcome to The Big O: Ask Monica! In this special episode of our organizing series, listeners present Monica with their personal organizing challenges. We cover messy cars, toys, school papers, artwork and much more. We even have a surprise personal pop quiz for Monica to help us learn more about our favorite organizer! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Show Index #97 00:23 Intro: Ask Monica 01:52 Personal Pop Quiz! 04:41 Organizing Your Car 15:10 Creating Kid Space 26:46 Homework Stuff 41:27 How to Focus 47:10 Personal Pop Quiz! 51:21 Saving Art Work 59:11 Order in the Classroom 1:05:32 Paper Files 1:11:26 Unused Furniture 1:15:29 VHS Tapes Take Up Space 1:19:52 Closing Comments 1:21:48 Closing Track: The Way I Am | 10/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMeal Makeovers Breakfast in a Jiffy | It is the most important meal of the day. So why do so many of us make poor meal choices or worse, skip it all together? We leave you no more excuses when we chat with The Meal Makeover Moms about quick, healthy choices in Part 1 of Meal Makeovers, Breakfast in a Jiffy! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #96 Menu: 00:27 Intro: Breakfast in a Jiffy! 01:55 What Do You Eat? 10:41 Breakfast that Appeal to Kids 19:19 Portable & Quick Breakfast 26:41 Hearty Breakfast Meats 29:15 Closing Comments 30:52 Joe Brooks: Apple | 9/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanParents Guide to Pediatric Visits | In this episode of Easy Pediatrics, Dr. Gwenn O’Keeffe shows us how we can make the most of our pediatrician visits with tips for being prepared, communicating with our doctor and having a positive experience. Find out what pediatricians wished parents would do differently, how to deal with doctor jargon, when to use the internet for medical concerns and more. These are true confessions from a pediatrician that you don’t want to miss! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #94 Show Index: 00:25 Intro: Parent's Guide to Pediatric Visits 01:21 Listener: Doctors are Rushed 06:05 "Visits" Out of the Exam Room 13:56 The Internet Hunt 20:00 Listener: Doctor Jargon 23:38 Be Honest & Let Kids Talk 31:22 Communicating with Your Doc 35:07 Siblings at Visits 39:39 Listener: Germ Fest! 41:54 Pediatrician Pet Peeves 45:38 Well Visits: What to Expect 52:53 Listener: Second Opinions 57:46 Closing Comments 59:29 Closing Track: So Damn Easy | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Noise Guy | This one is for the ENTIRE family! By far our funniest (and uh, noisiest) show yet, Charlie Williams entertains us from beginning to end with his captivating stories, original music and unbelievable sounds using only his mouth! Listen to the “Noise Guy” today - you’ll be utterly amazed! | 8/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWear Clean Underwear | “What would you do if you were in an accident? Who would take care of your kids?” asks Alexis Martin Neely, the author of Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly-and Essential-Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents. Alexis shares simple steps to make a plan to protect your family and offers free resources. Even better, she offers our listeners a huge bonus! Don’t miss the most important show yet! Show #93 Index: 00:25 Intro: Wear Clean Underwear 03:24 What is Kids Protection Plan? 05:06 Choosing a Guardian 07:55 Personal Family Lawyers 12:15 The Underwear Book 14:44 Is a Will Enough? 17:12 Kids Protection Plan Kit 23:14 Easy 3 Steps to Naming a Guardian 28:45 Listener: Considering Grandparents 32:32 Six Mistakes Parents Make 37:46 Including Children in Decision 39:21 A Priceless Conversation 42:04 Closing Comments: Free Resources 43:57 Closing Track: Desert Skin Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 8/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Myths and Mistakes | It is possible to over-organize. (Myth or Fact?) I am too busy to organize. (Myth or Fact?) Getting organized is expensive. (Myth or Fact?) Find out these answers and more on the latest episode of The Big O: Organization with Monica Ricci. Monica shares the top 5 myths related to organizing as well as the top 5 mistakes people often make when it comes to getting their lives in order. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Show Index 00:38 Intro: Myths & Mistakes 02:36 The Right Way to Organize 06:05 I'm Done Organizing! 08:26 Genetically Unorganized 11:09 Is Organizing Expensive? 14:30 Listener: Buying Duplicates 19:33 Too Busy to Organize 23:19 Plan First, Buy Last 28:47 Organized Only on the Surface 30:45 Make It Happen! 31:34 Listener: I Need a Free Weekend! 38:09 Be Realistic About Possessions 40:59 Can You Over-Organize? 46:52 Closing Comments 48:33 Closing Track: The Way I Am | 8/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKids and Drugs | Kids and Drugs: Addiction Proof Your Child This show is for parents who want to make a difference in their children’s lives - even if your child has never experimented with alcohol or drugs. Internationally recognized addiction expert Stanton Peele shares his realistic approach to preventing drug, alcohol, and other dependencies as we discuss his book Addiction-Proof Your Child. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #91 PODCAST INDEX 00:26 What is Addiction? 03:51 Addictive Substances 06:22 Teach the Fundamentals 09:42 Foster Independence 13:15 Develop Individual Interests 16:02 Surrounded by Positive Friends 18:02 Signs of Addiction 21:42 Listener: How Much Do I Tell My Child? 23:49 Listener: Underage Drinking at Home 27:12 Closing Comments 28:43 Closing Track: What's Wrong by Katie Reider (In Loving Memory 1978-2008) | 7/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMoms Guide to Dads | Have you ever wondered what in the heck your husband was thinking? Hogan Hilling and Jesse Jayne Rutherford, authors of The Modern Mom’s Guide to Dads, know! And they’re about to share some of these top secrets that husbands often keep from their wives with us today on What Really Matters. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #83 Podcast Index: 00:46 10 Secrets Your Husband Won't Tell You 01:45 Secrets Behind the Book 06:43 They Disagree on SEX 09:17 Our Marriage Comes First 16:20 Listener: Make "Us" a Priority 17:09 Taking Care of the Kids 22:13 Listener: Dad Always Does It Wrong! 36:22 Listener: Supermom and Superdad 51:05 Working as a Team 55:11 Being an Ideal Role Model 01:00:16 Closing Comments 01:01:29 Closing Track: Grow by JJ Heller 01:03:01 What Really Matters: Commercial | 6/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - Balance in the Basement | If your basement reminds you of a scene from a horror movie, then it’s time to get it cleaned up! In this episode of The Big O: Organization with Monica Ricci, we learn simple strategies to maximize space (and make better use of it) in this often “forgotten” area of your home. If you don’t have a basement, all of Monica’s organizing principles can be applied to your garage or attic. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #82 Show Index: 00:38 Intro: Balance in the Basement 03:10 Different than Organizing Other Rooms 06:26 Listener: Small Steps or 1 Big Swoop 10:35 Simple Storage Solutions 13:10 First Step: Toss! 16:00 More Storage Solutions 21:55 Listener: Investing in Supplies 26:54 Keep It Dry 28:12 Maximizing Space 31:36 Do & Don't Storage Tips 38:41 Maintenance Secrets 43:30 Closing Comments 46:41 Closing Track: The Way I Am | 5/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEveryday Frugal Living | You can start saving money right now! Annette and Steve Economides, a.k.a. America’s Cheapest Family, help people find ways to live within their means, avoid debt and achieve goals. Listen in and learn how these 4 things, research, creativity, planning and waiting, can make a huge difference in your finances. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #81 Podcast Index: 00:48 Introduction: Everyday Frugal Living 01:47 Meet Annette and Steve 06:35 Are You REALLY Frugal? 10:56 Key Principles for Saving Money 13:03 Do You Feel Deprived? 15:51 Planning is Essential 18:15 Budget Isn't a 4-Letter Word 22:11 This Sounds Like A Lot of Work 23:38 Grocery Money-Savers 28:07 Listener: Cleaning Products 34:25 Listener: It Burns a Hole in My Pocket 39:13 Money Smart Kids 47:14 Have Frugal Fun! 50:21 Closing Comments 51:02 Closing Track: Donal Hinely | 5/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKids and Sports | What is an appropriate age to start our children in sports? How can we, as parents, help get the "good" out of sports programs? What really is important for children to grow? We are going to get to all of this and more today on "Kids and Sports" with Dr. Gwenn O'Keeffe. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php #80 Kids and Sports The Big Play: 00:38 Kids and Sports Today 06:11 Importance of an Off-Season 08:20 Youth Sport Injuries 10:15 MomsTeam.com 13:08 The Good Side of Sports 19:42 Who's Your Coach? 28:51 Kids Who Aren't Sporty 31:23 When Is It TOO Much? 35:06 Kids Need ____ To Grow! 38:25 Closing Comments 39:25 Closing Track: So Damn Easy | 5/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFrugal Travel | Would you travel more if it were less expensive? Travel expert, Lisa Oppenheimer, is back with us to share money-saving ideas for frugal travel. Join us as we explore the opportunities of vacationing on a budget. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Index #79 Frugal Travel: 00:39 Introduction: Splurge or Not? 06:28 Frugal Dining 15:24 Frugal Lodging 24:51 Listener Idea: Vacation Club 31:20 Frequent Flyer Miles 37:16 Frugal Transportation 42:25 Frugal Packing 48:49 Closing Comments 50:08 Closing Track: The Vinyltones | 5/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Sneaky and Cheating Chef | Best-selling author, Missy Chase Lapine, is back on What Really Matters sharing even more of her sneaky strategies with us. But this time, she’s hiding healthy foods in meals any man will love! Join us as we discuss her latest book, The Sneaky Chef: How to Cheat on Your Man (In the Kitchen). Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Index 00:41 Who is the Sneaky Chef? 03:15 Do We Lack Good Nutrition? 08:44 Men's Health Issues 09:43 Does It Have Kid-Appeal? 12:01 How Nutritious is It? 13:36 Missy's All-Time Favorite Recipe 16:13 Favorite Quick Meal 20:24 Listener: Brainy Brownies 23:47 Sneaky Test Panel 30:13 We Quiz the Sneaky Chef! 38:43 #1 Tip for Eating Healthier 41:34 A "Sneak" Peek of Next Book 45:44 Closing Comments | 4/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef Healthy Decadence | In this episode of Ask-a-Chef Chef Devin Alexander, host of Healthy Decadence on the Discovery Health Channel, reveals the secrets to cooking our favorite meals in a much healthier way. Join us as we chat about dieting, recipes and her simple methods of reducing fat and calories without sacrificing flavor! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php INDEX SHOW #77 00:41 The Big Mac Secret 04:19 Create a Plan for Life 11:11 Quick, Healthy Meal Ideas 16:30 One Sentence Can Change Your Life 19:23 Listener: White Flour & Regular Sugar 21:29 Listener: Should I Read Food Labels? 25:05 Devin Shares Cooking Tips 32:14 Closing Comments 34:12 Closing Track: The Good Life | 4/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMoving Made Simple | Will you soon be surrounded by cardboard boxes, sticky tape and bubble wrap? Sooner or later, we all have to make a move. Whether it’s across the country or across the street, it can be stressful without the proper planning. Donna Kozik and Tara Maras, authors of 29 Days to a Smooth Move, are here to show us that relocating doesn’t need to be chaotic. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Index #76: 00:38 Moving Made Simple: Introduction 04:56 Hire Movers or Do it Myself? 14:23 #1 Thing People Forget! 16:15 Packing No-No's 19:38 Packing Yes-Yes's 22:47 29 Days to a Smooth Move: Book 23:57 Listener: Tips for Moving Valuables 26:25 Listener: A Stress-Free Moving Day 28:36 The Morning After Box 30:30 More Moving Tips 39:54 Saving Money 43:08 Closing Comments 45:15 Closing Track: See Me See You | 4/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Time Saving Strategies | Jamie Novak, author of 1,000 Best Quick and Easy Time-Saving Strategies, has secrets that will make chores like cleaning, errands and even grocery shopping quick, manageable and even a little fun. Get ready to stop wasting time and learn how to use it! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Index Show #75: 00:38 The Biggest Time Waster of All! 02:56 The Best "To Do" System 06:24 Waiting for Appointments 10:30 Re-Purpose the Shoe Organizer 12:50 Streamline Hectic Times of the Day 28:01 Grocery and Errand Time-Savers 42:56 Quick Cleaning Tips 51:06 Closing Comments 53:09 Closing Track: The Weepies: Hideaway | 4/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O - e-Clutter | If you suffer from email overwhelm and inbox chaos, then listen in to this chat with professional organizer, Monica Ricci, about managing your e-Clutter. In this episode of The Big OVisit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php: Organization, we learn simple strategies to keep our emails organized and become more productive on the computer. INDEX # 74 - THE BIG O: e-CLUTTER Index 00:38 Intro: Managing e-Clutter 02:21 Eliminate Spam 07:51 Set Up Rules 14:16 Improve Your Productivity 21:57 Manage Time Spent on Email 32:26 Multiple Email Accounts 37:49 Creating Categories 41:43 Quick Tips to Avoid e-Clutter 43:17 Email Etiquette 45:37 Creating Folders 52:49 Monica's Final Thoughts on Email 56:18 Closing Comments 57:24 Closing Track: The Way I Am | 4/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGirls Fight Back | Listen to this episode of our Simple Safety Series and become armed with the knowledge on how to be your own best protector. Erin Weed, founder of Girls Fight Back, provides us with everyday tips we can use to become “bad victims” . Join us as we choose awareness and become empowered against crime and violence. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Index: Girls Fight Back #73 00:38 Yikes! What Do You Do? 02:11 Trust Your Intuition 06:13 Be a Bad Victim 13:33 Empowerment vs Fear 14:43 Learn to Fight 18:15 Our Strong Points 20:16 Our Vulnerable Points 22:26 I Feel Overwhelmed! 26:06 About Girls Fight Back 30:00 "Forced in the Car" Scenario 34:25 Self-Defense Methods that Don't Work 37:09 Erin's Professional Training 39:18 What Men Need to Know 40:43 Erin's Book and Website 42:33 Closing Comments 44:01 Closing Track: Charlotte O'Connor | 3/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Book of No | Why is saying “No” so difficult? Best-selling author, Dr. Susan Newman explains why and tells us how we can use the “No” word to avoid feeling overcommitted, stressed and guilty when we refuse someone. Join us as we say “Yes” to Dr. Newman’s simple techniques and discuss The Book of No 250 Ways to Say It and Mean It and Stop People-Pleasing Forever. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Index: 00:39 Why is Saying No Difficult? 03:49 Are You a YES Person? 12:32 How Do We Say No? 15:20 Say No to a Friend 19:11 Say No to a Pushy Person 21:43 Listener: Lengthy Explanations 25:13 Can You Say No in an Email? 27:33 Listener: People Take Advantage of Me 29:16 Say No to a Neighbor 32:04 Say No to the Chronic Late Peson 35:28 The No Credo 40:36 Closing Comments 41:29 Closing Track: My Happy | 3/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen to Medicate | Like many parents, you may be confused about WHEN to medicate and HOW to medicate. Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O’Keefe, pediatrician and the founder of Pediatrics Now, is on call to help answer our questions about fevers, ear infections, antibiotics, cold and cough medications and more. Tune in now and be more prepared the next time you play nurse for your loved ones, including yourself! Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Podcast #71 "When to Medicate" Index: 00:39 Issues With Medicine Today 05:03 Accurate Medicine Doses 08:43 Treating Colds and Flu 15:37 Medicines You Should NEVER Give 16:35 Dealing with Fevers 24:32 Preventing the Spread of Germs 31:36 What About Antibiotics? 35:27 Talk About Ear Infections 40:36 Best Tip for Good Health 43:05 Closing Comments 44:08 Closing Track: So Damn Easy | 3/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBatteries Included | Get ready to be energized! Linda Edgecombe motivates us to take an honest look at our lives and create our own “personal recipe for happiness”. Linda suggests steps we can take to move toward a more balanced, energized life. Join us as we shift our perspectives on life, work and ourselves. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php INDEX Podcast #70 Batteries Included | 3/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Weekend Warriors | Monica says that many people think organizing projects have to be really big, take a lot of time and money to make a big difference, but that’s not true at all! Today Monica Ricci shares quick and easy weekend organizing projects in this new episode of The Big O: Organization. You’ll be amazed at how small these projects are but how great the long term benefits can be. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php | 2/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cleane Shopping | e-SHOPPING Cars to collections. Mortgages to medicine. Groceries to gifts. There isn't anything you CAN'T buy over the internet. e-Shoppers, you’ll want to listen in as we talk with Sharon Miller Cindrich, author of e-Parenting: Keeping Up With Your Tech-Savvy Kids, about safe online-shopping practices. WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! INDEX 00:39 Advantages of Online Shopping 09:18 Protecting Personal Information 16:06 Safe Ways to Pay Online 33:54 Keeping Shopping Records 38:33 Scams, Phishing and Spam! 43:21 Online Safety Resources 46:28 Personal Shopping Stories 55:24 Closing Comments 55:53 Closing Track by Meese | 2/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef - Start Cooking | If you want to know how to buy, store, peel, chop, juice and dice, then we’ve got the show for you! We are talking about the basics of cooking with Kathy Maister, the founder and host of startcooking.com. Kathy shares quick and tasty meal ideas, plus tips for the cooking skills you need to prepare them. WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! Podcast # 67 Index: 00:24 Introduction: Kathy Maister 06:15 Startcooking.com is Born! 10:02 Kathy's Cooking Videos 19:42 Common Cooking Mistakes 26:28 Listener: My Sour Cream Curdles! 28:14 Listener: Using Unsalted Butter 33:04 Recipe Calls for Cooked Chicken 39:36 Common Food Storage Mistakes 46:01 Mushroom Talk 49:42 Top 5 Cooking Tips 54:40 Closing Comments: Resources 55:59 Closing Track: Five Times August - Better With You | 2/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMaking Peace With Your Body | How do we begin to make peace with our bodies? What is the dangerous language of fat? How does having a positive body image effect all other aspects of our lives? How can we break the cycle of body loathing? Find out the answers to these and more as we speak with best-selling author, advice columnist and self-esteem expert Jessica Weiner. STILL WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! | 2/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Berenstain Bears | Vicky and Jen stroll down the infamous "sunny dirt road" in Bear Country with Mike Berenstain, author and illustrator of the beloved children's book series, The Berenstain Bears. Visit VickyandJen.com for more of What Really Matters! WANT MORE? Did you know that every podcast has a supporting companion page of resources? Go to our site, click on any show title (under the purple podcast tab) for related articles, books, websites, photos and more! COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! We love to hear from you! If you have questions for our expert guests, before or after the show, or just want to tell us how we're doing, email us at questions@vickyandjen.com. Your comments and suggestions REALLY matter! V&J NEWS If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php CONTESTS - OH YEAH! We love to give away FREE stuff! Our show guests keep us well-stocked with goodies! Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week: http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php INDEX Podcast #65 The Berenstain Bears 00:36 Introduction: The Berenstain Bears 04:44 The Messy Room: How We Met Mike 07:33 History of the Bears 10:59 Inspiration for the Stories 19:36 Mike's Favorite Book 22:29 Illustrating the Books 30:23 Mike Joins the Bears 38:55 Closing Comments 40:03 Closing Track: What's On Your Shirt? | 1/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIf Mama Aint Happy | Do you believe a 'good' mother should sacrifice for her children? Kelly Nault, says this is the worst thing you can do. She is founder of UltimateParent.com and is here today to discuss TAKING CARE OF YOU FIRST! If you are a parent, know a parent or have ever had a parent you'll want to listen in for suggestions that may surprise you! | 1/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNo Contest-Alfie Kohn | Board games, sports, spelling bees and even informal contests at home can be damaging to self-esteem, poisonous to relationships and counterproductive in terms of learning. Alfie Kohn tells us why he believes this is true and how we can make a difference by teaching our children to help each other to succeed rather than competing to win. | 1/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSitter Secrets | Finding, and keeping, a great babysitter is a challenge that most of us will face. Genevieve Thiers, Founder and CEO of Sittercity, shares tips and strategies to search for and secure your super sitter! | 1/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Setting Goals | We all set goals to improve our lives, maybe help others, even to manage our money better and be more organized. So how do we make our goals a priority and then make them happen? Monica Ricci is here to give us some pointers for successful year-round resolutions. | 1/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPreserving Family Memories Get Together | They can be small and simple, or large and lavish, but the important thing is that they bring families closer together. Join our chat with Edith Wagner, editor of Reunions Magazine, to learn secrets to planning a successful reunion. Discover how you can make one uniquely yours and create lasting memories for everyone. | 12/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanVickyandjen.com Wii Giveaway | Wii are very grateful for all of the support and listenership of our podcast, "What Really Matters" on vickyandjen.com, throughout our first year. Wii wanted to show our appreciation through one last spectacular contest for 2007! Wii gave away a hard-to-find Nintendo Wii game system! Listen in as we call the winner. | 12/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCooking With Friends | Four friends devise a plan: cook together for a couple hours, enjoy the company, appetizers and drinks, and leave with meals for the entire week! Join us to learn how you can spend less time cooking dinner during the work week with minimal mess and clean-up by having meals prepared in advance . . . the fun way! | 12/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Clutter Free Gifts | In this episode of The Big O: Organization, Monica, Vicky and Jen discuss seven categories of gifts that have meaning for both the giver and the getter. Clutter-Free Gifts is wrapped with ideas to make gift giving more memorable and meaningful all year around, with no dusting required! | 11/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitKids and Sex - Covering the Bases with Logan Levkoff | This interview is for anyone who wants to better communicate with young people about sexuality! Logan Levkoff, author of Third Base Ain’t What it Used to Be, helps parents stay calm and reasonable while sharing their values, giving realistic advice, and engaging in honest conversations about what’s really going on with boys and girls. Listen in as Logan provides tips on how parents can teach their children to become sexually healthy adults. | 11/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFreecycle | Freecycle™ has generated an amazing worldwide outpouring of generosity, changing the world one gift at a time. Find out exactly what it is, how it can help you, and learn how more than 4,026,000 members across the globe work together every day to keep good stuff out of the landfills as we talk with the Founder and Executive Director, Deron Beal. | 11/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Holidays | Professional Organizer, Monica Ricci, has simple answers for stress-free holiday planning. Join us in this episode of “The Big O" and learn how you can put a little ho, ho, ho into your December schedule. We cover holiday shopping, meal preparation, decorating and more! | 11/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKids Create! | Get artistic on What Really Matters for an insightful look at everyday ideas to help children create without self-consciousness. Marion Abrams, art teacher of 30 years, talks about creative “tools”, ways to build confidence, and even imaginative activities for different age groups. Join our colorful conversation as we share everything from crayons to collage, and paint to pretend play. | 10/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDr. Toy | What makes a good toy? Which toys make the best gifts? Where can I find quality, educational toys for my child? Stevanne Auerback PhD, author of Smart Play/Smart Toys and Dr. Toy’s Guide, helps us to evaluate toys and children’s products. Come play with us! | 10/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Paper Clutter | Junk mail, bills, receipts, warranties, manuals and other statements can pile up, making it a challenge to find important documents when you need them! Organizing expert Monica Ricci comes to our rescue again as she provides us with easy steps to reduce the amount of paper clutter in our homes. Join us in this new episode of “The Big O" and learn how to turn those piles into files! | 10/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFreeman's Secrets that Sell | Recently, the trend of staging your home to sell has become a popular and sometimes necessary step to attracting buyers. There are simple ways to transform your home into an appealing and attractive “product” to show. | 10/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef - Make it Better | In this episode of Ask-a-Chef, Chef Paul O'Toole sits at our table and shares tips to make it better: fantastic french toast, best burgers, magnificent mac 'n cheese and more! We chat about common mistakes with our favorite foods, and ways to make them extra special. | 9/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCheat at Cleaning | This is not about your mother’s proper cleaning procedure! We have extreme shortcuts for cleaning your house, attic to basement, and cutting-edge tools that will slash your housekeeping chores in half. We even have tricks to get some hands on help from the rest of the crew. Join Jeff Bredenberg, author of "How to Cheat at Cleaning" and “Coach” on America Online, for an amusing look at dirt and dust! | 9/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Homework Hassle | Homework. It’s one of the most time consuming and frustrating of child rearing issues, but according to our guest, it doesn’t have to be. Listen in as John Rosemond offers parents practical tips that will put an end to their over-involvement in what should be a child’s responsibility. | 8/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Other End of the Leash | Our dogs can become well-trained “members” of our families, yet we sometimes wonder why they don’t always do what we want. Sometimes the answer lies in the mirror! Join us as we talk about man’s best friend and how our behavior can bring out the best in our four legged friends. We’ll loosen our muzzles and give simple and real suggestions to collar your troubles! | 8/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O Simple Things | It’s the Big O: Organization 5th Anniversary! Vicky and Jen along with special guest Monica Ricci celebrate as they each share 5 personal strategies that help keep their lives simple. What makes this show extra special is that Monica, from Atlanta-based Catalyst Organizing Solutions, is LIVE in the studio with us! | 8/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Noise Guy | This one is for the ENTIRE family! By far our funniest (and uh, noisiest) show yet, Charlie Williams entertains us from beginning to end with his captivating stories, original music and unbelievable sounds using only his mouth! Listen to the “Noise Guy” today - you’ll be utterly amazed! | 7/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Sneaky Chef | Listen in for a little secret on how to make a big difference at the dinner table. Missy Chase Lapine, author of The New York Times Best-Seller, The Sneaky Chef, shares her simple strategies for hiding healthy foods in kids’ favorite meals. | 7/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanVacations: Getting There! | Didn’t you know that “getting there” can be half the fun when it comes to vacations? Travel writer, Lisa Oppenheimer, Vicky and Jen share stories, successful and otherwise, and simple sanity savers to get your vacation started before you reach your destination. Join us as we explore the opportunities of travel time as a family. | 7/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O: Wardrobe | In this episode of “The Big O" Monica Ricci exposes the skeletons in our closets and reveals secrets to getting them organized. | 6/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLive It Up! | We have 50 cool, unique and worthwhile ways to spend your time! We talk with Kelly James-Enger, author of Live It Up! about ways to get the most out of life, and the steps to follow through! | 6/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cleane-Parenting | Blog. IM. Downloadable ring tone. It's the language of the future and chances are, your kids are already fluent. But are you? "Tech-challenged" parents, you’ll want to listen in as we PODCAST with Sharon Miller Cindrich, author of e-Parenting: Keeping Up With Your Tech-Savvy Kids. | 6/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Modern Mom | Imagine working five full time jobs at once. The Modern Mom does. With virtually no time off, the Modern Mom needs all the help she can get. Ready with tips and advice on how to balance it all without losing it all, ModernMom.com is required reading for busy moms. Listen in as we interview the founder of this comprehensive resource for today's busy women. | 6/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMeet Rosemary Wells | Rosemary Wells is one of the most popular children’s book authors/illustrators of our time. She is the creator of Max and Ruby, Noisy Nora, Yoko & more. Today Rosemary shares her artistic inspirations & her need to create in a passionate, yet humble way. | 5/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanVacation at Home | For those not lucky enough to be in possession of plane tickets, it's time to get creative. Our guest says that with a little planning we can have a great vacation without ever leaving our hometown. Listen in as we chat with Lisa Oppenheimer, author and travel guru, about ways you can become a tourist in your own backyard. | 5/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O: Procrastination | In this third episode of “The Big O: Organization" Monica Ricci gives valuable advice for combatting procrastination. Why do we do it? Why does it matter? Don't delay any longer, join us as we discover the benefits to overcoming this bad habit that we are all guilty of at one time or another! | 5/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Family Man | We are going to the daddy side of the field today! Too often, when taking about parenting, people think about the mom's team as being the experts in the field. Vicky and Jen are going to even the score a bit as they speak with Gregory Keer about his fast growing parenting resource, The Family Man Online. | 5/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJustin Robert's Meltdown | Vicky and Jen get the big scoop on Justin Roberts and his latest album, Meltdown, as they chat about how he has become the coolest flavor in children’s music! | 5/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLiving Outside the Box | “Conversation, health, hobbies, sanity, and play - all gained in a big way when hundreds of families turned off the tube - an alternative rarely considered.” If you are wondering how to get your family’s “videotic” life under control, you need to tune in as we speak with Barb Brock, author of Living Outside the Box, as they “Imagine the Possibilities” during National TV Turnoff Week and shed light on the experiences of TV-free families. | 4/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanReading Matters | You don't have to be an expert to experience the joy of reading with your children! It is so simple, so important and can be your most rewarding memories. Find out how you can easily enrich your child's life with books and simple learning activities at home. Join us for a special live recording of “What Really Matters” with Vicky and Jen. We talk with Brenda Hieronymous, author of "Get Ready to Read" and discuss the benefits of reading to children. We learn simple ways to make it a part of every day, starting today! | 4/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O: Home Office | In this second episode of “The Big O: Organization” Series, Monica Ricci offers simple suggestions for improving home office organization. We discuss common challenges unique to home workers and how to stay focused when working from home. Whether you work from home every day or just want to conquer paper piles, join us as our organizing expert leads you down the path to a less chaotic home office. | 4/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef: Family Style | Chef Maggie Green accomplishes an incredible feat daily: family mealtime. Seems almost impossible these days, but the value of sharing meals with your family is immeasurable. Maggie shares some of her simple tips to get your family to the table - fast! We also talk about her company, The Green Apron and how she became a recipe tester and editor on the 75th Anniversary Edition of the best-selling cookbook The Joy of Cooking. | 4/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCareer Whisperer | Whether you are job hunting, want to move up in your career, work from home or simply work less so you can enjoy life more, we have the help for you. The career whisperer is known for helping you reach your potential with the Art of Self Direction. | 3/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNutrition Matters: Organic? | Should I be afraid to buy fresh produce? Are organic foods better for me? Exactly what is E. coli? Join us as we speak to our registered dietician, Lauren Neimes, about how to handle fresh foods safely, and discover the difference between organic and local food. | 3/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk-a-Chef: Time Savers | For most people, many hours of the week are spent grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning the kitchen. Today we meet with Chef Harvey Golden and discuss how saving time in this area can allow us more time to focus on other things that matter! Join us as we share culinary tips and tricks for whipping up homemade meals in as little time as possible and learn about a fast growing business in our country - the personal chef industry. | 3/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Big O: Organization | Monica Ricci helps people get organized! In this kick-off episode to our “Big O: Organization” series, Monica identifies 6 Core Principals of organizing no matter what your task is. We also discuss how being organized leads to a more productive and happy YOU. Join us in the first of many shows that will lead you down the path of a less chaotic and more organized life! | 3/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChild Care You Can Count on pt3 | Today we conclude our Child Care You Can Count On Series by listening to a parent’s perspective about finding quality child care. Where do you start? Do you choose in-home care or center-based? Can you actually go to work knowing your child is in good hands? How do you keep the lines of communication open with your child’s teacher? Listen in as Katie, parent and teacher, shares her point-of-view. | 2/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGot MOPS? | Being a mom can be an overwhelming role. Many moms find support through groups that help strengthen relationships for mothers and children. We speak with Elisa Morgan, the CEO and President of a well- known professional organization, MOPS, and learn how joining a group can be a valuable social and personal resource. | 2/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGrammy Jam | Join us for our rockin’ Grammy Jam! Today we celebrate the albums nominated for Best Musical Album for Children in 2007. Hear music from all 5 grammy nominated albums, interviews with the artists themselves, and a discussion with music expert, Beth Blenz-Clucas, about the value of children's music. Special Guests: Dan Zanes from Dan Zanes & Friends "Catch That Train", Ezra Idlet from Trout Fishing In America's "My Best Day", Richard Perlmutter from "Beethoven's Wig", and Ted Kryczko from Baby Einstein's "Meet the Orchestra". | 2/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChild Care You Can Count On | Family child care is child care provided in the caregiver's home, rather in a child care center or the child's home. It is the most widely used type of out-of-home care for young children in the United States. Family child care has unique characteristics that make it the preferred option of many parents. Today we’re interviewing Gwen Ridley, a highly respected family child care provider of 19 years. | 2/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLast Child in the Woods | Today’s kids are spending six hours a day in front of a TV, computer, or video game and missing out on essential free play in nature The growing disconnect between children and the outdoors, labeled Nature-Deficit Disorder, has potential negative impacts on a child’s physical, emotional and mental development. Join Vicky and Jens discussion as we interview Richard Louv and learn how to overcome this epidemic that is sweeping the country! | 1/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanStay Cool and Get Along | Conflict is a part of being human. It’s normal and natural, and unfortunately the main cause of violence in our school, homes and the world. Join us for this important episode with Naomi Drew, a nationally known expert on conflict resolution and peacemaking. We will talk about strategies and skills for children and adults to resolve conflict and defuse tough situations and discuss her book The Kid’s Guide to Working Out Conflicts. | 1/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBelly Laugh Day | We celebrate love, give thanks, and even recognize flossing . . . but when do we celebrate the gift of laughter? Elaine Helle, founder of Laugh for the Health of it, will tell us when and how to Celebrate the Laughs & Smiles that Transform Our Moments. | 1/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLife Coach | Parenting today is complex. Parents often lead hectic lives and are burdened by feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and anxiety. It is not uncommon for them to feel as if they are just "getting through" everyday life…trudging through duties, only to start over tomorrow. However, today's savvy parents are realizing that they have a tool at their fingertips that will help them get beyond survival to really living - parent coaching. Listen in for more! | 1/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLong Live the Library | Long gone are the days of the card catalog and library visits for information. For many of us, the library helped shape us as individuals in the ways we research, explore and develop our curiosities. We have the world literally at our fingertips today, so what is the relevance of the library in this information age? We will explore public library development and the programs being developed to bring value to the library experience for all members of any community. | 1/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChild Care You Can Count On | Finding good, reliable child care can feel overwhelming. Listen in as we talk with the Executive Director of NACCRRA, our nation’s leading voice for childcare, as she gives suggestions for what to look for in selecting a quality program. | 12/28/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNutrition-02 | Are your kids playing outside on sunny days? Odds are, no. As children spend more time in front of the television, computer and video game screens, their physical activities have decreased. And their body weights have increased. Join our discussion with Lauren Niemes, registered dietitian, about a serious issue with many health and social consequences – childhood obesity. | 12/21/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleaniPod Raffle-12-18-06 | Thank you to everyone who participated in our iPod Shuffle contest by posting on our forum. Listen in to see if you are the lucky winner! | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNutrition Matters-Part1 Bad Diets | Lose weight now, just take a pill! Have you fallen prey to any of these popular dieting promises? We all “ought” to know better, but the desire for quick weight loss often tempts us into unhealthy practices. Join our discussion with Lauren Niemes, registered dietitian, about the claims, facts, and pros and cons of fad diets and possible long term effects. | 11/29/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGustafer-Yellowgold-M | Who loves snow, smashes desserts as a hobby, and has a dancing eel as a pet? It could only be the one-of-a-kind Gustafer Yellowgold! Find out more about this unusual and loveable yellow being as Vicky and Jen interview Morgan Taylor about his original music and the creation of the Wide Wild World DVD. And as Morgan says, “Keep it Yellow!” | 11/29/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean6 Point Plan John Rosemond | Vicky and Jen interview John Rosemond. A renowned and respected family psychologist, John blames child-centered parenting books from recent decades for creating a generation of dependent, often defiant children. He sets the record straight in The New Six-Point Plan for Raising Happy, Healthy Children, an updated version of his highly successful book published more than fifteen years ago. Today we talk about his "Six-Points". | 11/29/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Holidays 103 | Take a break from the holiday frenzy - you’ll never want to go back! You might just start some new meaningful family traditions. Give some thought to your ideal holiday celebration - catching up with an old friend, relaxing over a mug of steaming cocoa, singing carols with your kids, reminiscing over holiday decorations - and make it happen. Do away with big bills, stress, guilt, and exhaustion of holiday preparations and challenge yourself to make the holidays less stressful and more meaningful. | 11/17/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Holidays 102 | Take a break from the holiday frenzy - you’ll never want to go back! You might just start some new meaningful family traditions. Give some thought to your ideal holiday celebration - catching up with an old friend, relaxing over a mug of steaming cocoa, singing carols with your kids, reminiscing over holiday decorations - and make it happen. Do away with big bills, stress, guilt, and exhaustion of holiday preparations and challenge yourself to make the holidays less stressful and more meaningful. | 11/13/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Holidays 101 | Take a break from the holiday frenzy - you’ll never want to go back! You might just start some new meaningful family traditions. Give some thought to your ideal holiday celebration - catching up with an old friend, relaxing over a mug of steaming cocoa, singing carols with your kids, reminiscing over holiday decorations - and make it happen. Do away with big bills, stress, guilt, and exhaustion of holiday preparations and challenge yourself to make the holidays less stressful and more meaningful. | 11/9/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Safety-Fireman | What should an emergency fire escape plan include? What are the important facts surrounding smoke alarms & fire extinguishers? Name at least five common fire hazards that can be easily prevented? Listen in as we find out the answers to these and more. We’ll talk to an experienced firefighter about simple steps you can take toward fire prevention in your home. | 11/6/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPreserving Family Memories Pt.1 | Meg Cox guides you through the simple steps that help families fully cherish all of those special moments and milestones, help heal the wounds of trauma and loss, and strengthen that indomitable spirit of identity within a family. With the book The Book of New Family Traditions, your family can create the kind of celebrations that lead to everlasting happy memories. | 10/27/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Simpler Family | the Simpler Family shows families how to make their dreams come true by making smart choices about the way they spend their time and money. Its proven, real-life strategies help families increase their free time together. | 10/25/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple Safety Series-ER | In our world today, the focus of families and caregivers is on safety in and out of the house. Join our discussion as we learn how to teach not only ourselves, but your children and grandchildren how to handle the hazards in today’s complex world. Topics will include first aid, preventing injuries, child proofing your home, car seats, contact sports and more. | 10/22/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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I love the topics that Vicky & Jen discuss. They cover information that I can us for both my daughter and my sons. The topics are are great. They are good for mom's of newborns to mom's of high schoolers. I can't imagine going on a walk without them playing in my head!!
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Trying to slow down, make life more simple and have fun family times? Vicky & Jen offer lots of fun and interesting conversation with experts in areas designed to help us enjoy the things that really matter. If you are interested in creative ways to simplify your life and have fun with family--this is a must podcast with fun and imaginative gals.
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They really get it. I'm a busy professional mom, and keeping it simple is what it's all about. Love the topics and the production values. Top shelf!
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