Mommy on a Shoestring
By Beth Engelman and Jenna Riggs
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Podcast Description
Have fun, save money and learn what to do with those used ballet tights. The “Mommy on a Shoestring” radio show and podcast offers tips, tricks, craft ideas and games families can do on a small budget. Who says you need to spend a lot of money to have fun? Beth and Jenna offer ideas for making gifts under $10, up-cycling junk into functional products and learning how to get your kids more involved in cooking and nutrition. Guests who stop by include legendary music artist Ella Jenkins, designer Erin Condren, and the editors of Beth and Jenna’s favorite magazine, “Disney’s FamilyFun”! So pour yourself a “Momosa” and join them for “Mommy on a Shoestring”!
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Mommy on a Shoestring 09-02-2010 | -- | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—guests include 5 Minute Movie Mom, Liza Sullivan about KaBoom, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo and Caroline Figi | Talking about a great family movie to rent, KaBoom's Park a Day Adventure, how to overcome back to school blues, and learning through music with edu-tainers Caroline and Danny. | 8/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—LIVE one on one concert with Ralph Covert of Ralph's World | Grab and seat and listen is with your kids as Ralph Covert from Ralph's World sings songs from his latest album "All Around Ralph's World." | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring guests include 5 Minute Movie Mom Liz Shepherd, Daron Henry from Recess Monkey, and Dave Victorson and Mi | On August 12th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with our 5 Minute Movie Mom Liz Shepherd, Daron Henry of the hot kindie rock group Recess Monkey, and Dave Victorson and Missy Keast from ASL Inside. | 8/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring guests include Rani Arbo from Rani Arbo and Daisy Mahem, Flute Sweets & Tickletoons, and Ralph's Worl | On August 5th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna, and guest host Amberly Warnke are all about kids music! Guests include Rani Arbo from Rani Arbo and Daisy Mahem, Flute Sweet & Tickletoon, and Ralph's World! | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring guests include Tammy Gentry from CMD Gifts the Makers of Penny Stones and Bridget Daly from Eye Can Art. | Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with Tammy Gentry from CMD Gifts the Makers of Penny Stones and Bridget Daly from Eye Can Art. | 7/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Double Stitch Twins, fab kindie rock group The Not-Its!, Alter Ego Concierge and 5 Minute Music Mom, Am | On July 22nd, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with the Double Stitch Twins, the fabulous kindie rock group The Not-Its!, Caitlin Hoeffer from Alter Ego Concierge and our 5 Minute Music Mom, Amberly Warnke | 7/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Amberly Warnke, muscial duo Princess Katie and Racer Steve, Hilery Bilbrey and Larry Beaver | Guests include Amberly Warnke from Pied Piper Radio. Dynamic musical duo Princess Katie and Racer Steve. Hilary Bilbrey from inspiredbyfamilies.com and Larry Beaver who will talk about the uses of Liquid Wrench! | 7/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—publishing author Terry Whalen, Karen Waldron from chookooloonks.com, Edmonton's Child Magazine and Liz | On July 8th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with author Terry Whalen, Karen Waldron from chookooloonks.com, and the editor in chief from Edmontons Child Magazine, and Liz Shepherd our Five Minute Movie Mom. | 7/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—columnist and author Dorcus Smuckert, Liz Shepherd our 5 Minute Movie Mom, and kids' musician Debbie Ca | On June 17th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with Dorcas Smucker—author and blogger of "Life in the Shoe", the 5 Minute Movie Mom Liz Shepherd, and Debbie Cavalier from the children's music group "Debbie and Friends". | 6/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring: Uncle Rock, Sarah from CraftCritique, Chicago Craft Social, Westside Nannies and Barb Scala | On June 10th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with country-infused rockabilly children's artist Uncle Rock, Sarah Moore from Craftcritique on CHA and Fathers Day, Amanda Edwards from Chicago Craft Social, Westside Nannies, and Barb Scala from Bloom Talk radio. | 6/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—indie children's toy proprietor Robert Mahar, all-star "Kindie" rocker Justin Roberts, and children's f | On June 3rd, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with Grand poobah for the Junior society—Robert Mahar, children's music sensation Justin Roberts, and Liz Shepherd—children's film reviewer. | 6/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Project Play, the hilarious Tracy Beckerman, children's books creator Elisa Kleven, and TheSavelots. | On May 27th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with Marlene Byrne from Project Play, humor columnist Tracy Beckerman, children's author and illustrator Elisa Kleven, and Kerri from The Savalots. | 5/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—American Idol Week show! Leslie Hunt, Mishavonna, Tatianna Nicole and inspirational speaker Deb DiSandr | On May 20th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with Leslie Hunt—American Idol Season 6 contestant, Mishavonna—AI Season 8 contestant, Deb DiSandro—motivational speaker, and AI trivia with Tatiana Nicole (Del Toro) from Season 8! | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—new book "The Momma's Guide", packing fun and nutritious lunches, and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | On May 13th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with Traci Davis who is the co-writer of "The Momma Guide", nutrition consultant Kim Seiden on ending the "end of year" packed lunch blues, and Liz Scott from the amazing Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation supporting cancer research. | 5/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Author Lisa Kogan, empowering girls, and helping disorganized boys succeed. | On May 6th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with author and columnist for "O" magazine Lisa Kogan, the folks from Bicycle Playing Cards, the founders of Girl360, and Ana Homayoun about her new book about helping disorganized boys succeed in school and life. | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Butts and buts with Dr. Lombardo, tips from Edmonton's Child Magazine, and spa time for mom. | On April 29nd Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo about "Butts and Buts", Kerri Leland, Editor of "Edmonton's Child", and Cami Person, LMT—Co-Owner Indulge Mobile Spa. | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring —Dr. Joel Goodman—humor expert, author and founder and Director of The HUMOR Project, and Cassi—Edi | On April 22nd Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with Dr. Joel Goodman—humor expert, author and founder and Director of The HUMOR Project about incororating humor into your everyday life, and Cassi—Editor from the fabulous online craft site The Crafty Crow. | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—farming and family, fair trade goods, help for self-employed parents and charitable birthday parties | On April 15th Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with farmer Michelle Crawford from Pacific Potager, Priscilla Schleigh from Giraffe—a fair trade global gallery, Ally Loprete, Founder & CEO of OurMilkMoney.com, and the founders of Echoage—a charity-based online birthday party service. | 4/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Faye Rogaski from SocialSklz, spring crafts from Favecrafts.com, and quilter Pat Sloan. | Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna talk with Faye Rogaski from SocialSklz:-) about modern social skills for kids, spring crafts with Caley Walsh from www.Favecrafts.com, and author, quilter and Creative Talk Radio host Pat Sloan. | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Ella Jenkins, Easter and spring ideas from "Disney FamilyFun", and the Celebrate Green gals. | Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Beth and Jenna welcome legendary children's musician Ella Jenkins, "Disney FamilyFun" Senior Editor Debbie Way, and Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell Lipson from Celebrate Green. | 4/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Grammy nominated Greg & Steve, Backpack Notes, the Not So Soccer Mom, and AllerMates for kids | On March 25th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Jenna and Beth chat with Grammy nominated children's musical group "Greg and Steve", Kid entrepreneur Jake Kraemer inventor of Backpack Notes, Jill Hickey the host of "Not So Soccer Mom", and Iris Shamas from AllerMates an allergy awareness product for kids. | 3/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—The Mother-Daughter Project, Ski-bum life on a shoestring, and Amish Wisdom | On March 18th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Jenna and Beth talk with Renée Schultz, M.A.—co-author of "The Mother-Daughter Project", Empty nester and ski enthusiast Scooter Hawthorne, and "Amish Wisdom" host and author Suzanne Woods Fisher. | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—National Craft Month with Terri O, good nutrition and Divalysscious Moms. | On March 11th, Mommy on a Shoestring hosts Jenna and Beth talk with Terri O about March being National Craft Month, Kim Seiden on nutrition talk, and Lyss Stern founder of Divalysscious Moms. | 3/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Kids' cooking school, mom entrepreneur with bling, and the power of positive thinking. | On March 4th, Beth and Jenna talk with Samantha Sturnham of Sticky Fingers Cooking school in Denver, Nicole Vos—owner of Wild About Beads, and Dr. Helen Lee about the power of positive thinking. | 3/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Creating happiness, Oscar party planning, and Recycled Arts kid entrepreneurs | On February 25th, Beth and Jenna talk with Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo—author of "A Happy You, Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness", Nina Spezzaferro from www.celebrations.com about Oscar party planning, and Etsy shop owners Julia, Jeanne and Linden Hosack from www.recycledarts.etsy.com. | 2/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Making eating fun and healthy, eco-products, and Spring book recommendations | On February 18th, Beth and Jenna talk with Shannon Seip—co-owner of Bean Sprouts Café and co-author of Bean Appétit cookbook, “Brazilets” founder Kael Robinson, and book chat with Jenni Wilke from Books by the Way. | 2/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Valentine's Day fun, crafts, and cooking, and personalized paper products pizazz | On February 11th, Beth and Jenna talk with Disney FamilyFun editor Faye Wolfe, Chelsea Dodd—author of the "Coffee Mug Cakes Cookbook", and Erin Condren—from personalized online papery company ErinCondren.com. | 2/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Can-do home maintenance, repurposing for fabulous home decor, and freelancers' online service | On February 4th, Jenna and Beth talk with Marie L. Leonard—author of the book "Marie's Home Improvement Guide, Sue Kim—repurposer extraordinaire, and Danielle McCormick of mycubi.com | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Crafts, and kid and mom entrepreneurs | On January 28th, Beth and Jenna talk with returning guest Sarah Moore of Craft Critique, Kate Kjeldgaard kid entrepreneur extraordinaire, and Karen Whorton and Becky Harper from ReUsies. | 1/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Parties, enriching education and healthy foods | Beth and guest host Cindy speak with Kim Byers from the Celebration Shoppe, Wendy Kaufman and Lisa Weiss from Amazing Minds and Dr. Helen Lee from Chicago Healers. | 1/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring—Mother-daughter book clubs, upcycled clothing and kids photography tips and tricks part 2. | Join Beth and Jenna as they talk with author Cindy Hudson about the joys of Mother-Daughter Book Clubs, Jenni Wilke on "upcycled" clothes, and returning guest children's photographer Michelle Enebo. | 1/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring — Family fitness, yoga and kids photography tips and tricks. | Beth and Jenna's guests this week are Phil Black from FitDeck who shares his tips for easy and fun family fitness, Katy Klatt-Bowen from Storybook Yoga for R.E.A.L talking about doing yoga with kids and children's photographer Michelle Enebo with her tips and tricks for getting the most out of photographing children and capturing those special and fleeting memories. | 1/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring-Holiday crafts, recipes and book reviews | Jenna and Beth have three special guests today, all talking holidays. Jessica Poundstone shares her work in shrink plastic, with project tips for adults and kids. Mandy Heaston from the blog Gourmet Mom-on-the-go shares creative and fun recipes that get families grooving in the kitchen during the holidays. Allison Mengarelli from The Book Bin shares her holidays picks for all ages. | 12/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mommy on a Shoestring-Creative gifts and cheap family fun | In the first half of the show, Beth and Jenna talk with Sarah Moore, founder and editor of CraftCritique.com about their favorite projects and products for the holidays. In the second half, they chat with Lisa Bany-Winters, co-founder of Play On Ltd., and faculty member of The Second City, about cheap and terrifically fun activities that families can do together. | 12/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 35 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Awesome!
Beth and Jenna are super entertaining! I've received tons of great tips from listening!
Mommy on a Shoestring Podcast
Fun listening for moms and suitable for kids too!
awesome!
What a great show! Who doesn't want to have fun and save money?! Beth and Jenna are terrific together.
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