Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:01:07 -0400 VickyandJen.com http://www.vickyandjen.com Podcast Maker v1.3.8b - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker VickyandJen.com is about making life simple so you can enjoy "What Really Matters". Here you'll find new resources everyday- practical ideas you can really use to make yours easier. VickyandJen.com is a unique podcast and family resource site about making life simple so you can enjoy what really matters. Here you can meet and partcipate with experts as you learn practical ideas you can really use to make your life easier. Whether you’re a parent, wife, husband, grandparent, caregiver or you simply strive to be a better person, join us as we learn, laugh and grow together . . . and make every day matter! en ©2008 Curlyhaired Productions Vickyandjen.com podcast@vickyandjen.com http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/VandJ%20newsletter%20sm%20logo%20100%20celebrate_144.jpg http://www.vickyandjen.com 144 144 Kids & Family Alternative Health Music vicky and jen, childrens books, organize, organization, childrens music, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, kids, children, career, what really matters, making life simple, justin Roberts, Dan Zanes, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen no Vickyandjen.com In this second episode of Meal Makeovers, we join Janice and Liz, The Meal Makeover Moms, for lunch as they share healthy and yummy choices for our midday meal - whether we are packing school lunches or taking a sack lunch to the office. In this second episode of Meal Makeovers, we join Janice and Liz, The Meal Makeover Moms, for lunch as they share healthy and yummy choices for our midday meal - whether we are packing school lunches or taking a sack lunch to the office. 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 #98 Menu: 00:24 Intro: Lunches You'll Love 03:33 Shake It Up! 08:15 School Lunches 10:56 Beyond the Sandwich 17:34 The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers 20:26 Listener: Mom in a Rut 23:31 Listener: Makeovers for Adults 28:59 Hot Lunches in a Flash 35:44 Closing Comments 37:45 Closing Track: Apple by Joe Brooks http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_098.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20098%20Meal%20Makeovers%20Lunch%20You%27ll%20Love.m4a Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:03:38 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:40:44 vicky and jen, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, meal makeover moms, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com In this special episode of The Big O Series, listeners present Monica with their personal organizing challenges. We cover messy cars, toys, school papers, artwork and much more. We even get to know Monic better through a fun and personal pop quiz! 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_097.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20097%20The%20Big%20O%20Ask%20Monica.m4a Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:03:41 -0400 Kids & Family clean 01:22:48 vicky and jen, organize, organization, Monica Ricci, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, simple, family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com It's the most important meal of the day.  So why do so we make poor meal choices or worse, skip it?  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!  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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_096.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20096%20Meal%20Makeovers%20Breakfast.m4a Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:25:54 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:32:37 vicky and jen, cooking, nutrition, meal makeover moms, health, diet, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, cooking with the moms, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Jamie Novak has returned for a second episode of time-saving secrets. We make the to-do list more manageable, reminders a bit more efficient, and the manuals easier to find! Listen in on how to have the 25 hour day you have always dreamed about! Jamie Novak, author of 1,000 Best Quick and Easy Time-Saving Strategies, has returned for a second episode of time-saving secrets. We make the to-do list more manageable, reminders a bit more efficient, and we know where the manuals are! Listen for these tips and more to help you have the 25 hour day you have always dreamed about! 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 #95 Index: 00:28 Intro: Simple Time-Saving Strategies 02:27 How Do We Lose Time? 04:45 Tame the Minute Munchers 10:20 Time-Savers that Really Work 16:15 Don't Make Mental Lists! 20:18 Timers and Clocks 26:26 Listener: Buying Gifts Late 33:12 Write It Down! How? 38:47 The To-Do List 44:02 Bag It! 51:52 Re-Purpose the CD Holder 55:23 Closing Comments 100:51 Closing Track: The Weepies: Hideaway http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_095.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20095%20Simple%20Time%20Saving%20Strategies%20II.m4a Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:41:32 -0400 Kids & Family clean 01:02:06 vicky and jen, organize, organization, Jamie Novak, time management, time saving strategies, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen 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. 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_094.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20094%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Pediatric%20Visits.m4a Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:17:33 -0400 Kids & Family clean 01:00:55 vicky and jen, health, pediatrician, doctor visits, pediatrics now, dr. gwenn o'keefe, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen VickyandJen.com 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! 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! http://www.vickyandjen.com/podcast_042.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj-42%20Noise%20Guy_2.m4a Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:55:16 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:47:28 vicky and jen, childrens books, organize, organization, childrens music, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, kids, children, career, what really matters, making life simple, justin Roberts, Dan Zanes, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen “What would you do if you were in an accident? Who would take care of your kids?” Alexis Martin Neely shares simple steps to make a plan to protect your family and offers free resources. Don’t miss the most important show yet! “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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_093.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20093%20Wear%20Clean%20Underwear.m4a Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:09:35 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:45:49 vicky and jen, what really matters, Alexis Neely, Kids Protection Plan, Wear Clean Underwear, legal planning, estate planning, guardianship, Personal Family Lawyer, financial planning, making life simple, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Learn all the faux pas when it comes to organizing in this episode of The Big O: Organization with Monica Ricci. Monica shares the top 5 myths and top 5 mistakes when it comes to getting your life in order. 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_092.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20092%20The%20Big%20O%20Myths%20and%20Mistakes.m4a Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:55:34 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:49:32 vicky and jen, organize, organization, Monica Ricci, The Big O Organization, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen This show is for parents who want to make a difference in their children’s lives - even if your child has never experimented with drugs or alcohol. Stanton Peele shares his realistic approach to preventing drug, alcohol and other dependencies. 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) http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_091.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20091%20Kids%20and%20Drugs.m4a Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:28:36 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:31:24 vicky and jen, addiction proof your child, Stanton Peele, kids and drugs, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, health, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Nutrition food labels are supposed to help us identify what we are eating. But how do we actually “read” them? Lauren Niemes, Executive Director of the Nutrition Council, is back to demystify the food label with some cold, hard nutrition facts. Nutrition food labels are supposed to help us identify what we are eating. But how do we actually “read” them? Lauren Niemes, Executive Director of the Nutrition Council, is back to demystify the food label with some cold hard nutrition facts! Listen in and get healthier! 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 http://www.vickyandjen.com/podcast_090.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2090%20Nutrition%20Matters%20Labels.m4a Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:05:31 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:47:37 vicky and jen, nutrition, cooking, health, diet, reading food labels, kids, children, dietician, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Taking care of ourselves should be a common sense thing, but is it?  We chat with Karly Randolph Pitman, founder of FirstOurselves.com. She reveals 6 secrets for self-care that we can all work into our daily lives to be happier and more balanced. Taking care of ourselves should be a “common sense thing”, but is it?  On this show, Simple Self Care, we chat with Karly Randolph Pitman, founder of FirstOurselves.com and a mother who spent years as a “Mommy Martyr”, wanting to be perfect.  She reveals six secrets for self-care that we can all work into our daily lives to be happier, healthier and more balanced. 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: Show #89 00:39 Intro: What is Self-Care? 04:35 Relaxed Expectations 14:30 Listener: What is NOT Self-Care? 19:19 Needs vs. Wants 22:16 Dealing with Emotions 30:40 Setting Boundaries 43:22 FREE e-Books 47:35 Listener: Easy Care Tips 56:30 Date Yourself 1:02:49 Add Meaning to Life 1:10:58 What Do I Need NOW? 1:15:27 Closing: Make It a Habit 1:18:56 Track: So Weak http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_089.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20089%20Simple%20Selfcare.m4a Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:17:48 -0400 Kids & Family clean 01:20:26 vicky and jen, self care, Karly Randolph Pitman, First Ourselves, parenting, manage stress, health, what really matters, making life simple, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Monica Ricci is here to talk about organizing travel.  Do you pack everything but the kitchen sink?  Do you always leave something behind at the hotel? Does that fanny pack cramp your style?  Today we will be answering these questions and more! Monica Ricci is back with us to talk travel.  Do you pack everything but the kitchen sink?  Do you always manage to leave something behind at the hotel?  Where do you hide your dirty clothes on the trip back home?  Does that fanny pack cramp your style?  Today we will be answering these questions and more PLUS pack in the tips to organize each and every part of our trip. 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 #88 Show Index: 00:45 Intro: Organized Travel 02:02 Pack Light! 09:06 Plan with a List 12:22 Taking the Toiletries 22:07 Monica's Shoe Turducken 23:51 Pack-It Folders 26:01 Organize Before You Leave 29:41 Monica's Travels & Food 32:18 Listener: Favorite Travel Item 37:26 Listener: Fanny Packs 39:53 Listener: Stinky Clothes 44:20 Organized Hotel for Slobs 49:49 Fly Clear Program 54:00 Organized on the Road 56:56 Closing Comments 58:29 Closing Track: The Way I Am http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_088.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20088%20The%20Big%20O%20Travel.m4a Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:44:59 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:59:30 vicky and jen, Monica Ricci, organized travel, organize, organization, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Joining us is Ann Pleshette Murphy, Good Morning America’s Parenting Contributor and author of The 7 Stages of Motherhood. Hear what she has to say about the challenges and opportunities mothers face at various stages in their motherly journey.   Joining us is Ann Pleshette Murphy, Good Morning America’s Parenting Contributor and author of The 7 Stages of Motherhood: Loving Your Life without Losing Your Mind. Hear what she has to say about the challenges and opportunities mothers face at various stages of motherhood. 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 #87 Index: 00:41 Intro: The 7 Stages of Motherhood 01:39 About Ann's Book 08:04 Mother's Today vs Long Ago 13:12 Find Lego Man's Hair 16:26 You're in the Wrong Movie! 19:45 Listener: Going Away to College 24:42 Listener: I Am My Mother 29:15 Share the Care 35:02 The Chore Wars 39:53 Closing Comments 42:02 Closing Track: I'll Be There http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_087.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20-087%20Stages%20Of%20Motherhood.m4a Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:08:48 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:43:53 vicky and jen, stages of motherhood, ann pleshette murphy, parenting, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Author of Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World gives advice from the heart as she provides parents with ideas for raising children who are caring, self-giving and compassionate. Make a difference in this world, one child at a time. Jill Rigby, author of Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World, gives advice from the heart as she provides parents with ideas for raising children who are caring, self-giving and compassionate. Make a big difference in this world, one child at a time, and start by listening to this show! 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 #86 Index: 00:43 Intro: Raising Respectful Children 02:02 Listener: Donate to Others 13:27 Listener: School Can Be Cruel 15:35 Self-Esteem vs. Self-Respect 19:34 Windows NOT Mirrors 24:57 Caring Role Models 30:33 Can You Teach Compassion 37:40 Coach Don't Cheerlead 40:46 Closing Comments 42:41 Closing Track: Excuse Me http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_086.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/VandJ%20086%20Rasing%20Respectful%20Children.m4a Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:04:55 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:43:53 vicky and jen, teach kids to care, jill rigby, raising respectful children, unselfish children, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Doctor Marion, author of “Elder Care Made Easier”, shares information from her 10 step elder care plan - written for everyday people. By implementing just one or two of her steps, you will feel more at ease and better prepared for elder care challenges. This show is for anyone who is caring for an aging loved one now, or later. Doctor Marion, author of “Elder Care Made Easier”, shares information from her 10 step elder care plan - written for everyday people. By implementing just one or two of her steps, you will feel more at ease and better prepared for elder care challenges. 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_085.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20085%20Elder%20Care%20Made%20Easier.m4a Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:05:47 -0400 Kids & Family clean 01:00:21 vicky and jen, elder care, Doctor Marion, elder care made easier, caring for aging parent, health, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Who hasn’t had a headache, yet declared that you do? We're talking about ways to bring intimacy back into your marriage so you don't have to pretend anymore. Dr. Romance is here to share tips for busy couples who want to fight boredom in the bedroom. Ladies, who hasn’t had a headache, yet declared that we do?  Today we're talking about ways to bring intimacy back into your marriage so you don't have to pretend anymore. Dr. Romance is here to share sexy tips for busy couples who want to fight boredom in the bedroom. 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 #84 Podcast Index: 00:39 Dr. Romance on Marriage & Sex 02:29 What Keeps Relationships Going? 05:58 Making Transitions 08:56 Develop Signals 14:17 How Do You Say No? 20:29 Recreate Sex 23:34 Resources by Dr. Tina Tessina 26:14 Listener: I Feel Frumpy 30:39 Laughter and Sex 34:24 Ramp Up the Sweetness 36:09 It's in the Eyes 38:23 WD-40 and Marriage 41:06 Focus on Partnership 43:01 Make it "Simple Sex" 46:17 Closing Comments 47:24 Closing Track: Schuyler Fisk http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_084.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/VandJ%20084%20Marriage%20and%20Sex.m4a Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:41:02 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:49:18 vicky and jen, marriage and sex, Tina Tessina, kids sex and money book, sexual relationships, intimacy, boredom in the bedroom, health, couple therapy, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen Have you ever wondered what in the heck our husband was thinking? The 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. 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_083.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2083%20Moms%20Guide%20to%20Dads.m4a Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:42:53 -0400 Kids & Family clean 01:03:30 vicky and jen, balance, modern moms guide to dads, family, parenting, raising children, hogan hilling, jesse rutherford, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen 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 the basement. If you don’t have one, all of Monica’s organizing principles can be applied to the garage or attic. 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. 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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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_082.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2082%20The%20Big%20O%20Balance%20in%20the%20Basement.m4a Wed, 28 May 2008 08:44:42 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:47:40 vicky and jen, organize, organization, Monica Ricci, basement clutter, Catalyst Organizing Solutions, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen You can start saving money right now! Annette and Steve Economides, a.k.a. America’s Cheapest Family, tells us how these 4 things, research, creativity, planning and waiting, can make a huge difference in your finances. 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. 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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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_081.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20%2081%20Everyday%20Frugal%20Living.m4a Wed, 21 May 2008 10:00:24 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:52:37 vicky and jen, frugal living, saving money, america's cheapest family, kids and money, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen What is an good age to start our children in sports?  How can parents 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. 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_080.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2080%20Kids%20and%20Sports.m4a Tue, 13 May 2008 09:27:59 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:40:43 vicky and jen, youth sports, kids sports, safe sports, pediatrics now, pediatrician, gwenn o'keeffe, health, school sports, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vicky and Jen 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. 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! 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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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_079.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2079%20Frugal%20Travel.m4a Wed, 07 May 2008 09:54:32 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:51:26 vicky and jen, travel tips, frugal travel, cheap vacations, travel with kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com Missy Chase Lapine, is back to share 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). 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_078.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2078%20The%20Sneaky%20and%20Cheating%20Chef.m4a Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:07:43 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:49:52 vicky and jen, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, kids, children, The Sneaky Chef, MIssy Chase Lapine, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com In this episode of Ask-a-Chef Devin Alexander, host of Healthy Decadence, reveals the secrets to cooking our favorite meals in a much healthier way. Join us as we chat about her simple methods of reducing fat and calories without sacrificing flavor! 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! 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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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_077.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2077%20Ask-a-Chef%20Healthy%20Decadence_2.mp3 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:52:20 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:35:40 vicky and jen, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, devin alexander, healthy decadence, the biggest loser, fast food fix, discovery health, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com Are you surrounded by boxes, sticky tape and bubble wrap? Sooner or later, we all have to move. Whether it’s cross country or across the street, it can be stressful without proper planning. The authors of 29 Days to a Smooth Move, are here to help! 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_076.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2076%20Moving%20Made%20Simple.m4a Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:04:20 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:46:43 vicky and jen, moving, organize, organization, 29 days to a smooth move, kids, children, relocating, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com 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! 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! 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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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_075.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2075%20Simple%20Time%20Saving%20Strategies.m4a Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:03:15 -0400 Kids & Family clean 00:54:25 vicky and jen, time management, professional organizer, Jamie Novak, time saving tips, organize, organization, cooking, health, grocery, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com If you suffer from inbox chaos, then listen in to this chat with organizer, Monica Ricci, about managing your e-Clutter. In this episode of The Big O, we learn simple strategies to keep our emails organized and become more productive on the computer. 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_074.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj-%20075%20Big%20O%20e-Clutter.m4a Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:00:12 -0400 Kids & Family no 00:58:36 vicky and jen, organize, organization, Monica Ricci, Catalyst Organizing Solutions, email clutter, organize your email, computer, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen vickyandjen.com Listen to this episode of our Simple Safety Series and become armed with knowledge on how to be your own protector. Erin Weed, founder of Girls Fight Back, provides us with tips we can use to become “bad victims”. Join us as we choose awareness. 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_073.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj-073%20Girls%20Fight%20Back.m4a Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:19:56 -0400 Kids & Family no 00:45:38 vicky and jen, personal safety, girls fight back, health, fight crime, prevention, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen vickyandjen.com Why is saying “No” so hard? Dr. Susan Newman shows us how we can use the “No” word, with just about anyone in our lives, to avoid being overscheduled, overworked and overwhelmed. Today we’re saying “Yes” to the simple strategies in The 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_072.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2072%20The%20Book%20of%20No.m4a Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:16:08 -0400 Kids & Family no 00:42:48 vicky and jen, people pleasing, the book of no, susan newman, organize, organization, health, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com Like many parents, you may be confused about WHEN and HOW to medicate. Dr. Gwenn O’Keefe, founder of Pediatrics Now, is on call to help answer our questions about fevers, ear infections, antibiotics, cold and cough medications and more. 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 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_071.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%2071%20When%20to%20Medicate.m4a Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:13:58 -0400 Kids & Family no 00:45:27 vicky and jen, medication, doctor advice, pediatrician interview, Pediatrics Now, health, children, fevers, ear infections, cold medicines, nutrition, kids, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com 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. 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
 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_070.html http://www.vickyandjen.com/rss/Vandj%20070%20Batteries%20Included.m4a Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:59:58 -0500 Kids & Family no 00:53:48 vicky and jen, Linda Edgecombe, energize, more energy, health, laughter, exercise, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen Vickyandjen.com