What Really Matters (MP3 Version) http://www.vickyandjen.com What Really Matters and VickyandJen.com are brought to you by two moms who have taken "mom networking" beyond the next level. Co-hosts, VIcky and Jen will make an impact on the way you and your family value your time, interviewing a wide variety of guests from professional organizers to chefs, parenting experts to doctors, and television personalities to best-selling authors, all about making life simple so you can enjoy what really matters. Join them as they learn, laugh and grow together. And make every day matter. Feeder 2.0.8(1206) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en ©2009 Curlyhaired Productions Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:26:03 -0400 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:26:03 -0400 Kids & Family Health Education http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/shows/vanj001/white_VandJcopy.png What Really Matters (MP3 Version) http://www.vickyandjen.com 144 144 Vickyandjen.com 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 your easier. 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. parenting, organization, cooking, nutrition, health, working moms, Vicki and Jenn, making life simple, motherhood, Simple Family, What Really Matters, simple life, career, organize, kids, children, recipes, travel, finances clean Vickyandjen.com podcast@vickyandjen.com no Homeschool 102 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_190.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:06:53 -0400 Kids & Family homeschool-102 vickyandjen.com If you’re educating your children at home, whether homeschool, homework or every day experiences, you want it to be less stressful. Donna Clarke shows us the simple side of education providing families with advice on how they can keep it balanced. 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. homeschool, homework, time management, vicky and jen, balance work family, what really matters, making life simple, organize, organization, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 50:29 Simply Cool - Broken Secrets http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_189.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:34:42 -0400 Kids & Family simply-cool-broken-secrets vickyandjen.com Little known facts, whether useful or entertaining, make life cool. And any little tricks that make life easier, well, priceless. Listen in as Chad Upton, BrokenSecrets.com, fascinates us with secrets about things you should know (and maybe shouldn’t). 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). Broken Secrets, Chad Upton, vicky and jen, what really matters, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 39:06 Gimme Gimme Gimme http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_188.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:07:01 -0400 Kids & Family gimme-gimme-gimme vickyandjen.com 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. 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. Betsy Brown Braun, Parenting Pathways, You're Not the Boss of Me, parenting tips, teaching gratitude, dealing with a spoiled kid, kids and discipline, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 39:51 The Big O - Sell Your Home http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_187.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:00:34 -0400 Kids & Family the-big-o-sell-your-home vickyandjen.com Who doesn’t want to sell their home FAST, make it less stressful, & get asking price? With a bit of organizing, it's possible to turn your house into a marketable home. Monica Ricci shares selling tips that will improve your chances of a successful sale. 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. vicky and jen, monica ricci, time saving tips, what really matters, making life simple, organize, The Big O Organization, organization, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen, selling your home clean 32:08 Sibling Rivalry http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_186.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:19:06 -0400 Kids & Family sibling-rivalry vickyandjen.com If you have more than one child at home you likely have sibling rivalry. With a little work, you can eliminate some of the unnecessary arguing that goes on. Amy of Positive Parenting Solutions shares ideas that will help children to manage relationships. 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. vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Amy McCready, Positive Parenting Solutions, parenting tips, sibling rivalry, strategies for discipline, kids and discipline, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 49:28 Homeschool 101 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_185.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:42:10 -0400 Kids & Family homeschool-101 vickyandjen.com 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. 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. homeschool, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 41:01 The Noise Guy Sour Puss http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_184.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:48:13 -0400 Kids & Family the-noise-guy-sour-puss vickyandjen.com 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! 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! The Noise Guy, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Noisy Tales, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 11:09 Simple Safety Teen Driving http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_183.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:04:53 -0400 Kids & Family simple-safety-teen-driving vickyandjen.com Being safe on the road is more than studying the driver’s ed manual. It means combining know-how with good habits. Driving Specialist, Angela Patterson from TeensDriveSmart, helps us equip teens with the defensive driving knowledge they need to be safe. 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. Teens Drive Smart, teen drivers, safe teen driving, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 39:15 The Big O - Tiny Things http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_182.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:59:30 -0400 Kids & Family the-big-o-tiny-things vickyandjen.com 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”. 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”. vicky and jen, monica ricci, time saving tips, what really matters, making life simple, organize, The Big O Organization, organization, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 34:42 The Sleepy Show http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_181.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:47:28 -0400 Kids & Family vandj-181-the-sleepy-show vickyandjen.com I never feel rested. I’m a night-owl. I love taking naps. I always count my sleep hours. Is this you? Maybe you need more sleep... or not. Let’s find out what kind of sleeper you are and how much sleep you need with Dr. Helene Emsellem, the Sleep Doc. 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. vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, sleep better, enough sleep, snooze or lose, sleep habits, sleep disorders, importance of sleep, Vicki & Jen clean 41:56 Off to Summer Camp http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_180.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:59:49 -0400 Kids & Family off-to-summer-camp vickyandjen.com We all want happy campers! Peg Smith of the American Camp Association offers expert advice on readiness for camp, enhancing the camp experience, coping with homesickness & other important issues for families who are sending their young ones off to 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! vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, childen and camp, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 41:25 Baby Signs http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_179.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:25:40 -0400 Kids & Family baby-signs vickyandjen.com 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. 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. Baby Signs, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 43:46 Be Green - Celebrations http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_178.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 26 May 2010 16:03:40 -0400 Kids & Family be-green-celebrations vickyandjen.com You’re familiar with the 3Rs, but add in the 3Gs (good for people, good for Earth, good for community) to your eco-practices and you’ll be even GREENER! Join us for simple steps to celebrations that are meaningful and helpful to the environment. 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. vicky and jen, Celebrate Green, recycling, being Green, environmental issues, living green, sustainable living, save the earth, what really matters, every day matters, vicki and jen">, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 44:22 Preserving Family Memories - Conversations http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_177.html vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 20 May 2010 18:27:09 -0400 Kids & Family preserving-family-memories-conversations vickyandjen.com Stories. Conversations. Oral History Interviews. They help us discover our family history and provide us with precious information that can be passed on for generations. We are preserving our family memories with the editor of Family Tree Magazine. 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. vicky and jen, what really matters, family history, Family Tree Magazine, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 36:41 The Big O - Closets http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_176.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 12 May 2010 16:19:29 -0400 Kids & Family the-big-o-closets vickyandjen.com No one sees them but you, but there's nothing worse than a phone book falling on your head. Closet space, no matter the size, needs to be functional too. Monica Ricci and Katie Parsons share their strategies for utilizing closet space to the max! 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! <b>SHOW INDEX #176</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 vicky and jen, organize, what really matters, organization, closets, Rubbermaid, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 33:08 Other Moms with Cool Mom http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_175.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 05 May 2010 13:19:05 -0400 Kids & Family other-moms-with-cool-mom vickyandjen.com 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. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #175</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Cool Mom, parenthood, parenting, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 21:13 Noise Guy - Sharing a Room http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_174.html 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!

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:35:31 -0400 Kids & Family noise-guy-sharing-a-room vickyandjen.com 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! 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! <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 vicky and jen, what really matters, Charlie Williams, Noise Guy, storytelling, child's comedian, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 12:02 Ask-a-Chef Food Appeal http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_173.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:03:33 -0400 Kids & Family askachef-food-appeal vickyandjen.com 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. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX # 173</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 Food Channel, cooking tips, recipes, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 44:06 The Big O - Clutter Control http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_172.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:44:36 -0400 Kids & Family the-big-o-clutter-control vickyandjen.com 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. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #172</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 time management, time-savers, time saving strategies, vicky and jen, monica ricci, time saving tips, what really matters, making life simple, organize, The Big O Organization, organization, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 25:40 Simply Cool - Mother Load http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_171.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:47:31 -0400 Kids & Family 171-simply-cool-mother-load vickyandjen.com Do you have to hang bilingual flash cards over the changing table and utilize the prenatal audio learning system in order to be a good parent?  We talk to Amy Wilson, star of the Mother load Show, for her take on this and her other parent perspectives. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #171:</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 vicky and jen, what really matters, vicky and jen, Amy Wilson, Motherload, Parenting, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 33:58 Simple Safety Stranger Danger http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_170.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:33:04 -0400 Kids & Family simple-safety-stranger-danger vickyandjen.com 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. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #170 </b>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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 vicky and jen, child safety, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 47:25 Simple Self Love http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_169.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:16:58 -0400 Kids & Family vandj-169-simple-self-love vickyandjen.com 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. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #169</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 self esteem, self care, health, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:01:00 The Big O - Hidden Spaces http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_168.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:57:01 -0400 Kids & Family the-big-o-hidden-spaces vickyandjen.com 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. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #168 </b>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 <b>WANT MORE? </b>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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! </b>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! <b>V&J NEWS </b>If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH! </b>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 vicky and jen, Monica Ricci, organizing, organization, The Big O Organization, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 36:23 Queen Bees and Wannabes http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_167.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:52:11 -0500 Kids & Family queen-bees-and-wannabes vickyandjen.com Cliques, reputations, “frenemies”, rebellion and bullying are all a part of the wonderful world of adolescence.  Listen to Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes, for practical advice to help her through the struggles she is sure to face.  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.  <b>SHOW INDEX #167</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 Rosalind Wiseman, Queen Bees and Wannabes, parenting tips for adolescence, teens and cliques, Boys, gossip, teen girl reputations, puberty, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Vicki & Jen clean 43:42 Sneaky Fitness http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_166.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:06:04 -0500 Kids & Family sneaky-fitness vickyandjen.com Get your kids moving every day with Missy Chase Lapine’s sneaky tactics! The Sneaky Chef shows us how we can improve our family’s health by weaving exercise and healthy foods into our kids’ everyday routines without them even knowing it! 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #166 </b>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 <b>WANT MORE? </b>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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! </b>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! <b>V&J NEWS </b>If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH! </b>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 The Sneaky Chef, fitness, Health, Nutrition, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 47:41 Is Screaming the New Spanking? http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_165.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:20:25 -0500 Kids & Family is-screaming-the-new-spanking vickyandjen.com Are your kids “parent deaf” tuning out your ongoing reminders until you raise your voice? Wouldn’t it be great if we could stop the “not listening” in its tracks without ever raising our voices? Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions, shows us how. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #165</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 37:58 The Big O Multi-Purpose http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_164.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:34:29 -0500 Kids & Family the-big-o-multipurpose vickyandjen.com Double-Duty. Two-Fold. Dual. You feel accomplished already, don’t you? On this episode of The Big O, we talk about making the best use of your stuff by re-purposing common household items. Along the way, you can eliminate clutter and feel more organized! 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! <b>SHOW INDEX #164</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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, Monica Ricci, time-savers, time saving strategies, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 36:15 Uncommon Parenting http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_163.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:49:10 -0500 Kids & Family uncommon-parenting vickyandjen.com We are taking an uncommon look at parenting, making a fundamental change to parent with enlightenment. Thomas Haller dispels myths about discipline, puts an end to unwanted behavior, and helps parents empower children with accountability. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #163:</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 parenting advice, tips for being better parent, uncommon parenting, thomas haller, chick moorman, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen, making life simple clean 46:06 Common Sense Media http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_162.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:06:49 -0500 Kids & Family common-sense-media vickyandjen.com Do you let ratings and reviews determine your movie and game picks for your kids? We are managing the media in our homes with Common Sense Media, the nation’s leading experts dedicated to improving the impact of media on families. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #162</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 children and media, movie reviews, kids and television, children and video games, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 46:28 Cooking With Kids http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_161.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:14:36 -0500 Kids & Family cooking-with-kids VickyandJen.com 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. 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. <b>SHOW INDEX #161</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 tips cooking with kids, kid recipes, kids in the kitchen, cooking tools for kids, kid friendly recipes, kid cookbooks, what really matters, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 43:26 Ask a Chef Ten Dollar Dinners http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_160.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:05:32 -0500 Kids & Family ask-a-chef-ten-dollar-dinners VickyandJen.com 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. 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. <b>INDEX #160:</b> 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 <b>WANT MORE?</b> 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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE!</b> 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! <b>V&J NEWS</b> If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH!</b> 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 vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, easy meals, melissa d'Arabian, quick meals, family meals, ten dollar dinners, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen, recipes clean 34:51 The Big O Time Management http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_159.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:54:35 -0500 Kids & Family the-big-o-time-management VickyandJen.com 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! 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! <b>#159 SHOW INDEX </b>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 <b>WANT MORE? </b>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! <b>COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS . . . OH, PLEASE! </b>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! <b>V&J NEWS </b>If you would like to subscribe to the V&J Newsletter, Small Matters, go to: http://www.vickyandjen.com/subscribe.php <b>CONTESTS - OH YEAH! </b>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 time management, time-savers, time saving strategies, vicky and jen, monica ricci, time saving tips, what really matters, making life simple, organize, The Big O Organization, organization, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 29:34 Be Green - Recycling http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_158.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:44:37 -0500 Kids & Family be-green-recycling VickyandJen.com We are making recycling simple with Jennifer Berry from Earth911. Jennifer shares tips to reduce, reuse and recycle it all!   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 vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, recycle, save the earth, environment issues, vicki & Jen, green, living green clean 53:02 V&J Holiday Message 2009 http://vickyandjen.com/ vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:54:04 -0500 Kids & Family vj-holiday-message-2009 VickyandJen.com Happy Holidays to YOU! Love, Vicky and Jen Happy Holidays to YOU! Love, Vicky and Jen vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:34 Winter with Disney FamilyFun http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_157.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:06:21 -0500 Kids & Family winter-with-disney-familyfun VickyandJen.com 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.   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 Disney Family Fun, Kid Crafts, Holiday planning, Winter Activities for Kids, FamilyFun Magazine, vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 49:48 You and the Flu http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_156.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:00:26 -0500 you-and-the-flu VickyandJen.com New strains, vaccines, school closings, influenza tests, 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. 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 pediatrician interview, Health tips, vicky and jen, CDC, flu, H1N1, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 32:03 The Big O Entertaining http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_155.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:13:56 -0500 Kids & Family vandj-155-big-o-entertaining Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, Monica Ricci, organization, organizing a party, party planning, entertaining, get togthers, entertaining guests, holiday planning, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 45:05 Simply Cool Pet Finder http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_154.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:07:45 -0500 Kids & Family simply-cool-pet-finder VickyandJen.com Betsy Saul, founder of Petfinder.com, is simply cool. Her passion for animals will warm your heart and remind you of the simple things in life. Hear about the success of her site including stories of how it has made a difference in the lives of millions. 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 vicky and jen, Petfinder.com, Betsy Saul, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 38:24 The Noise Guy - Sound Coaching http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_153.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:39 -0500 Kids & Family the-noise-guy-sound-coaching VickyandJen.com 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! 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 vicky and jen, Noise Guy, literacy, reading and children, what really matters, Charlie Williams, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 31:14 The Big O Technology http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_152.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:07:17 -0500 Kids & Family the-big-o-technology Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, organizing, monica ricci, The Big O Organization, technology, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 50:46 Easy Pediatrics Allergies http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_151.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:26:47 -0500 Kids & Family easy-pediatrics-allergies VickyandJen.com In another episode of Easy Pediatrics with Dr. Greene, we get the lowdown on allergies. 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. 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. pediatrician, health tips, allergies, children's health, health issues, parenting, what Really Matters, vicky and jen, pediatrician interview, family, vicki & Jen no 43:49 Live Large on a Small Budget http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_150.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:09:56 -0400 Kids & Family vandj-150-live-large-on-a-small-budget VickyandJen.com Learn simple tips to spend less and save more! We talk about a frugal lifestyle that can be as much fun as it practical, and prove that little stuff (i.e., ice cube trays, Hulu, cruise control, and hiding the “good” toilet paper) adds up to big savings. 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 vicky and jen, frugal living, frugal tips, dealista, spend less, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 52:39 Feeding Baby Greene http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_149.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:51:55 -0400 Kids & Family 149-feeding-baby-greene VickyandJen.com Dr. 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 “BPA” buzz, green foods and more. 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 family, health, pediatrics, nutrition, pregnancy, Dr. Greene, parenting no 32:19 Kids Are Worth It http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_148.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:40:31 -0400 Kids & Family kids-are-worth-it VickyandJen.com Listen in for advice on using everyday stuff - chores, mealtime, bedtime - to create a home in which kids can be self-disciplined, responsible & resourceful human beings. Barbara Coloroso, author Kids are Worth It, discusses key points to good parenting. 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 no 1:00:53 Mindless Eating http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_147.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:03:03 -0400 Kids & Family mindless-eating Vickyandjen.com Ever finish eating a bag of fries even though they were cold and soggy? We have. Dr. Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating, is here to change the way we look at food and give us facts we need to make smarter and healthier choices at the dinner table 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 no 27:41 Freeze It http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_146.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:08:16 -0400 Kids & Family freeze-it Vickyandjen.com Is there a way to have healthy meals for our families EVERY day? Yes! Join Once a Month Mom for tips that lessen our stress, help us eat healthier and save money! Her ideas can be used a little, a lot, as a safety net, or for an entire month of meals! 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 vicky and jen, Once a Month Mom, time-savers, Cooking, Freezer Meals, Tricia Callahan, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 42:51 Coping with Divorce http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_145.html 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

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]]> vicky@vickyandjen.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:07:59 -0400 Kids & Family coping-with-divorce Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, divorce, Margot Swann, Visions Anew, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 41:03 Be GREEN with Ed Begley Jr. http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_144.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:37:36 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20144%20Be%20GREEN%20w%20Ed%20Begley%20Jr.mp3 Vickyandjen.com "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. "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! 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Monica Ricci, The Big O organizer, is here with answers. 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 vicky and jen, organize, organization, clutter, Monica Ricci, what really matters, making life simple, simplify, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 48:42 Nutrition Matters - The Nutrition Diva http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_142.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:20:15 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20142%20Nutrition%20Matters%20Nutrition%20Diva.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Making healthier choices isn’t as hard as you think! The Nutrition Diva is with us to share small ways to upgrade your health. Monica is known for separating fact from fiction, and providing straight-forward information on living fit and eating well. 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 vicky and jen, Nutrition Diva, Monica Reinagel, health tips, nutrition myths, cooking, eating healthy, health issues, diet, what really matters, making life simple, parenting, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 57:17 Simple Study Skills http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_141.html Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:56:03 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20141%20Simple%20Study%20Skills.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Susan Kruger, from SOAR Study Skills, helps our children manage study time. She shares how to motivate, reduce "last minute syndrome", and how to keep homework organized. Most importantly she shows us how we can promote positive homework experiences. 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! 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Visit our site often to see what we're raffling off this week:http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php vicky and jen, homework help, school and organization, study skills, SOAR Study Skills, Susan Kruger, what really matters, making life simple, parenting, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:03:14 The Noise Guy Too Much Noise http://www.vickyandjen.com/podcast_140.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:49:57 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20140%20The%20Noise%20Guy%20Too%20Much%20Noise.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Charlie Williams (The Noise Guy) entertains us again with a zany story, "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! 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 vicky and jen, Charlie Williams, The Noise Guy, storytelling, comedian, childrens books, laughter, library, childrens music, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 10:33 Cheat at Home Repair http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_139.html Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:08:28 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20139%20Cheat%20at%20Home%20Repair.mp3 Vicky and Jen 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. 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 vicky and jen, cheat at home repair, cleaning, gardening, organize, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 45:13 Ask a Chef Claire Robinson http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_138.html Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:07:19 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20138%20Ask%20a%20Chef%20Claire%20Robinson.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Claire Robinson shows us how tasty dishes only need 5 ingredients or less. Her result is healthy and quick meals! Join us for Claire's simple, straightforward cooking style. You’ll love how she minimizes fuss and maximizes taste at mealtimes! 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 vicky and jen, Food Network, Claire Robinson, 5 Ingredient Fix, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 53:15 Take a Stand Against Bullying http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_137.html Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:15:46 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20137%20Take%20a%20Stand%20Against%20Bullying.mp3 Vicky and Jen Join us for an episode on bullying with Naomi Drew, a national expert on peace-making. Research shows that bullying stops when adults and peers get involved so that's what we're talking about today. We'll cover strategies to bully-proof our children. 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 vicky and jen, bullying, peace-making, Naomi Drew, conflict resolution, Keep Cool and Get Along, kids and school, children, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 45:36 The Big O College Bound http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_136.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:32:10 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20136%20Big%20O%20College%20Bound.mp3 Vicky and Jen Monica Ricci helps families with a smooth transition into college life.  Our expert organizer shares 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. 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 vicky and jen, Monica Ricci, organize, organization, prepare college, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 55:38 Unplug your Kids http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_135.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:46:14 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20135%20Unplug%20your%20Kids.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Should kids unplug from technology? Dr. Dutwin reports on recent academic research in an interactive, friendly way that all parents can understand and helps us to protect our kids from the BAD and maximize the GOOD that all types of media can provide. 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 vicky and jen, technology and kids, safe internet use, violence and video games, protect kids from media, kids and news, teens and music, children, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 49:55 Money Sense Debt http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_134.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:06:55 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20134%20Money%20Sense%20Debt.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, money management, The Money Coach, finances, debt free, zero debt, financial advice, budgeting, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 44:24 Ask a Chef the Neelys http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_133.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:52:09 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20133%20Ask%20a%20Chef%20the%20Neelys.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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! 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 vicky and jen, Food Network, The Neelys, grilling tips, cooking, barbecue tips, down home southern cooking, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 36:18 Ask a Chef Melissa d'Arabian http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_132.html Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:22:17 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20132%20Ask%20a%20Chef%20Melissa%20d%27Arabian.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Melissa d'Arabian, finalist on The Next Food Network Star, keeps it non-super-mom, REAL with us as she shares practical tips for frugal shopping, cooking time-savers, and tricks for dealing with kid interruptions in the kitchen. 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 vicky and jen, Next Food Network Star, Melissa d'Arabian, cooking tips, time-savers, saving money in kitchen, kids and cooking, nutrition, family meals, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 55:49 Cheat at Yardwork http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_131.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:28:42 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20131%20Cheat%20at%20Yardwork.mp3 Vickyandjen.com The author of the How to Cheat books, empowers us to get work done faster, better and cheaper. Jeff tells us that cheating is part attitude adjustment, part shortcuts, and part simplicity— and gives us clever ideas to make yard work and gardening easier. Jeff Bredenberg, author of the How to Cheat series, empowers homeowners to get work done faster, better and cheaper. Today Jeff tells us that cheating is part attitude adjustment, part shortcuts, and part simplicity— and gives us clever ideas to make yard work and gardening easier. 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 #131 00:25 Lucky You! 01:30 Cheat at Yard Work 02:58 Set Your Priorities 10:07 Keep it Low-Maintenance 14:08 Listener: Starting from Seed 16:29 Selecting Nursery Plants 21:31 Listener: Mulching, Mowing and Weeding 32:13 Take Risks 36:32 Closing Comments 38:56 Closing Track: Elephant Gun vicky and jen, how to cheat, simple yard work, gardening tips, household shortcuts, Jeff Bredenberg, organize, organization, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 42:21 Career Whisperer - Make it WORK http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_130.html Wed, 27 May 2009 10:51:53 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20130%20Career%20Whisperer%20-%20Make%20it%20WORK.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, career whisperer, Andrea Kay interview, workplace issues, career search, social skills, interview search, resume tips, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:01:51 Millennium Mom http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_129.html Wed, 20 May 2009 10:37:14 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20129%20Millennium%20Mom.mp3 Vicky and Jen Joanna Zucker, author of Millennium Mom, helps us go from working woman to working mom with her simple, practical advice and time-savers so we can feel less stressed, more productive and most importantly, happier. Joanna Zucker, author of Millennium Mom, helps us go from working woman to working mom with her simple, practical advice and time-savers so we can feel less stressed, more productive and most importantly, happier. SHOW INDEX #129 00:34 Lucky You: Win the Book! 01:45 Introduction: Working Moms 03:02 True Partnerships 09:55 Do You Have the Right Job? 14:20 Child Care that You LOVE 18:52 About Millennium Mom 19:55 Have an End Goal 23:05 Daily Time-Savers 40:06 Closing Comments 42:00 Closing Track: I'm Not Waiting 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 vicky and jen, work family balance, working mothers, organize, organization, Joanna Zucker interview, the Millennium Mom, children, career, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 44:00 The ZÜCA Contest http://www.vickyandjen.com/contest.php Thu, 14 May 2009 15:38:48 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20Zuca%20Contest.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Get your summer travels off to an organized start with your very own ZÜCA. Not planning on a trip? 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. 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! vicky and jen, contest, ZUCA bag, organize, organization, travel, what really matters, making life simple, Vicki & Jen clean 10:11 The Big O Ask Monica Again http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_128.html Wed, 13 May 2009 09:33:14 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20128%20The%20Big%20O%20Ask%20Monica%20Again.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, organize, organization, interview Monica Ricci, professional organizer, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:12:58 The Sneaky Chef to the Rescue http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_127.html Wed, 06 May 2009 09:42:45 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20127%20The%20Sneaky%20Chef%20to%20The%20Rescue.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, The Sneaky Chef, Missy Chase Lapine, picky eaters, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 47:44 Simple Fitness http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_126.html Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:31:30 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20126%20Simple%20Fitness.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Feeling fit? Kelli Calabrese can help you feel less guilty, more motivated and inspired to “find” the time, “up” your energy and have more effective workouts. Listen to "Simple Fitness" for practical tips to pump you up! 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 vicky and jen, exercise, Kelli Calabrese, nutrition, health, diet, workouts, fitness, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 48:45 Preserving Family Memories - All Those Photos http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_125.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:02:01 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20125%20Preserving%20Family%20Memories-All%20Those%20Photos.mp3 Vickyandjen.com We’re busy these days and busy people let things pile up - like all those photos sitting in boxes! Stacy Julian shares some very simple ideas on what to do with “all those photos” so we will actually PRESERVE, SHARE and most importantly ENJOY them. 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 vicky and jen, stacy julian, big picture scrapbooking, simple scrapbooks magazine, family memories, photography, childrens art, journaling, organization, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 52:29 Exceptional Woman http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_124.html Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:43:29 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20124%20Exceptional%20Woman.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Get out your calendars! Today we will clear some space to dramatically improve our lives! Corrie Woods, from WomansFieldGuide.com, challenges us to shift from negative to positive priority living with her easy and practical self-care tips. 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 vicky and jen, self care, organize, Corrie Woods, life coach, women's health,nutrition, health, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 49:44 The Noise Guy Live http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_123.html Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:38:01 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20123%20The%20Noise%20Guy%20Live.mp3 Vickyandjen.com This hilarious show was performed in front of a LIVE audience in our hometown. The Noise Guy entertained us with his captivating stories, original music and unbelievable sounds using ONLY his mouth! We hope you'll enjoy it with your kiddos too! This funny and noisy show was performed in front of a LIVE audience in our hometown. Charlie Williams (a.k.a. The Noise Guy) entertained us with his captivating stories, original music and unbelievable sounds using ONLY his mouth! We hope you'll enjoy it with your kiddos too! INDEX SHOW #123 00:00 Intro: The Noise Guy 00:47 Music by The Noise Guy 01:41 Noisy Prizes 02:44 Charlie LIVE! 05:39 The Sound ABC's 06:40 Charlie Teaches Noises 07:55 Noises in the Night 15:35 Charlie Teaches More Noises 18:52 Pranks and Noises 21:20 The Story of the Moth Man 26:25 Animal Sounds 31:32 Chop the Beanstalk 34:14 Practice Outside 35:48 V&J Interview Charlie 53:01 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 vicky and jen, The Noise Guy, Charlie Williams, childrens books, childrens music, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 54:10 The Big O Best Organizing Secrets http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_122.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:34:23 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20122%20The%20Big%20O%20Best%20Organizing%20Secrets.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, Monica Ricci, organize, organization, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:00:44 Slob Proof http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_121.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:03:46 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20121%20Slob%20Proof.mp3 Vickyandjen.com If there’s a slob living in your house, tune in! Debbie Wiener says keeping your home looking good doesn’t have to be a struggle. She shows us how to decorate so our homes stand up to sticky hands, spills, dirty shoes, muddy paws and more. 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 vicky and jen, decorating, Slob Proof, Debbie Wiener, organize, organization, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:00:23 The Coupon Mom http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_120.html Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:21:30 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20120%20The%20Coupon%20Mom.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Are you a coupon clipper?  Whether you say yes or no, we have some excellent tips for you today. The Coupon Mom™ is here to help you get started on your way to BIG, or even bigger, savings at the grocery store! Are you a coupon clipper?  Whether you say yes or no, we have some excellent tips for you today.  We’re gonna help you get started on your way to BIG or bigger savings! We have the ultimate expert with us today.  Stephanie Nelson is The Coupon Mom™ and now has over 1.4 million members on her free grocery deals website, couponmom.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 #120 Show Index: 00:23 Intro: The Coupon Mom 02:47 What Can I Save? 04:40 How Much Effort? 08:30 How Does Stephanie Shop? 10:56 Listener: How Do I Make Time? 12:53 Listener: Saving with Generic Brands 14:33 Strategic Shopping Strategies 20:12 About The Coupon Mom 21:09 Listener: Wholesale Club Prices 26:44 Be Store Flexible 30:43 Listener: Double Check Receipts 35:33 Are Rebates Worth It? 39:32 Easy Tips for Busy People 44:44 How CouponMom.com Works 47:41 Closing Comments 49:51 Closing Track: Song About You vicky and jen, coupon mom, grocery savings, shopping, coupons, frugal tips, organize, organization, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 51:51 Easy Pediatrics The Safe Side http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_118.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:11:37 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20119%20Easy%20Pediatrics%20the%20Safe%20Side.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Dr. Gwenn gives us a good, healthy dose of safety. We talk about all things SAFE for our families from teen drivers and carseats to heavy backpacks and staying home alone. Join us for another important episode of Easy Pediatrics! 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 vicky and jen, Dr. Gwenn, Pediatrics Now, child safety, nutrition, health, diet, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 53:24 Home Inventory http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_118.html Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:34:07 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20118%20Home%20Inventory.mp3 Vicky and Jen Would you remember everything you owned if you had a house fire, burglary or other disaster? Probably not. Whether it is on paper or computer, there are things you need to know to protect the things that are important to you. Jamie Novak can show you how. 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 vicky and jen, organize, organization, home inventory, Collectify, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:02:30 Hungry Girl http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_117.html Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:55:49 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20117%20Hungry%20Girl.mp3 Vicky and Jen 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. 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 vicky and jen, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, Hungry Girl, Lisa Lillien, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 43:44 Chic Mama Beauty http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_116.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:18:05 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20116%20One%20Chic%20Mama%20Beauty.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Once we become moms, we become consumed by that role.  In the words of our guest, we lose sight of our inner beauty.  In part two of this series, we will be chatting about beauty - secrets to makeup, selecting colors, facials and taming those eyebrows!  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 vicky and jen, what really matters, making life simple, beauty tips, one chic mama, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 45:00 Productive Parenting http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_115.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:33:36 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20115%20Productive%20Parenting.mp3 Vicky and Jen Do you want to give your children an educational boost, yet it's a challenge to find the extra time? Emily Rempe of Productive Parenting will help us discover educational, easy and fun “things” to do that will help lay a foundation for future learning.  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 vicky and jen, childrens activities, Productive Parenting, education, learn through play, Emily Rempe, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 47:46 Girlfriendology http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_114.html Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:10:07 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20114%20Girlfriendology.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, girlfriendology, friend advice, Debba Haupert, health, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 48:06 One Chic Mama Fashion http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_113.html Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:46:13 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20113%20One%20Chic%20Mama%20Fashion.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Once we become moms, we often become defined and consumed by that role.  In the words of One Chic Mama, we lose sight of our inner beauty as a woman.  Today we will be chatting about fashion - from getting more for our money to current trends!  Once we become moms, we often become defined and consumed by that role.  In the words of our guest today, from OneChicMama.com, we lose sight of our inner beauty as a woman.  In part one of this two-part series, we will be chatting about fashion - from getting more for your money to choosing colors and current trends!  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 #113: 00:29 Intro: Chic Mama Fashion 01:43 Feel "Pulled Together" 07:01 Keeping Up with Trends 10:04 More for Your Money 17:55 Dress-Up on a Budget 23:01 Listener: Selecting Colors 29:58 Fashion Don'ts 32:44 Jeans To Fit 37:45 Michele's Favorite Piece 38:41 Closing Comments 46:22 Closing Track: Molly Marlette vicky and jen, one chic mama, fashion tips, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 40:56 The Big O Kids and Organizing http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_112.html Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:14:38 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20112%20The%20Big%20O%20Kids%20and%20Organizing.mp3 Vickyandjen.com In this episode of The Big O: Organization, Monica offers simple solutions for getting the kids involved in organizing. Learn how to become a good role model, delegate, select appropriate tasks for children and how to NOT become a nag! In this episode of The Big O: Organization, Monica offers simple solutions for getting the kids involved in organizing. Learn how to become a good role model, delegate, select appropriate tasks for children and how to NOT become a nag! 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 #112 00:23 Lucky You Contest 01:39 Intro: Kids & Organizing 07:21 Why Do Kids Care? 11:56 Avoid Being a Nag 15:29 Children as a Blank Canvas 19:05 If I'm not Organized... 23:45 About The Big O: Organization 25:08 Listener: Do You Have a Maid? 27:43 Listener: Time for FaceBook 31:36 Getting Kids to Help 42:11 Chores & Allowance 46:56 Closing Comments 48:38 Closing Track: The Way I Am vicky and jen, organize, organization, Monica Ricci, clutter, involving kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 49:35 Shift or Get Off the Pot http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_111.html Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:52:38 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20111%20Shift%20or%20Get%20Off%20the%20Pot.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Learn how to opt out of the life deferral plan, back away from the cell phone, pick a lane and get in tune with your stress resilience level. Join Linda Edgecombe, Life Perspective Specialist, as we talk about her new book, Shift or Get Off the Pot! Learn how to opt out of the life deferral plan, back away from the cell phone, pick a lane and get in tune with your stress resilience level. Join Linda Edgecombe, Life Perspective Specialist, as we talk about her new book, Shift or Get Off the Pot! Look for our other interview with Linda called "Batteries Included". 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 #111 Show Index: 00:40 Lucky You! 01:48 Intro: Shift or Get Off the Pot 03:51 Back Off the Cell Phone! 09:29 Parenting Behind Closed Doors 13:45 Pick a Lane! 18:24 What Do You Really Value? 21:04 Listener: Low Energy Days 27:33 Know Your Stress Levels 29:57 Various Stress Personalities 39:39 Deferred Life Plan 43:59 Closing Comments 45:01 Closing Track: Poison Like Your Own vicky and jen, energize, balance work and home, organize, organization, health, what really matters, making life simple, mom, parenting, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 46:31 Ask a Chef Sunny Anderson http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_110.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:42:18 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20110%20Ask%20A%20Chef%20Sunny%20Anderson.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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! 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 vicky and jen, Sunny Anderson, Cooking for Real, Food Network, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 38:46 Easy Pediatrics When Mom is Sick http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_109.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:54:21 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20109%20Easy%20Pediatrics%20when%20Mom%20is%20sick.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, pediatrics, nutrition, sick days, prepare illness, health, diet, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 51:56 Half Full Kids http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_108.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:23:04 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj-%20108%20Half%20Full%20Kids.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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. 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 vicky and jen, parenting advice, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, family, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 49:06 Money Sense http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_107.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:53:18 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj-107%20Money%20Sense.mp3 Vickyandjen.com 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.  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 vicky and jen, financial advice, The Money Coach, budgeting and debt, Zero Debt, money management, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 36:17 Ask A Chef Better Baking http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_106.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:57:21 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20106%20Ask%20a%20Chef%20Better%20Baking.mp3 Vicky and Jen 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. 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 vicky and jen, baking tips, King Arthur Flour, recipes, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 45:59 Why Gender Matters http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_105.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:34:17 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20105%20Why%20Gender%20Matters.mp3 Vicky and Jen 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. 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 vicky and jen, gender differences, Dr. Leonard Sax, Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift, parenting, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 44:21 Mommy Calls http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_104.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:02:26 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20104%20Mommy%20Calls.mp3 Vicky and Jen Dr. Tanya answers parents’ common questions about babies & toddlers.  Her practical advice guides us through stressful moments when we ask “Should I call my doctor?”  We chat about tantrums, tummy aches, fevers, poop, breast feeding & other snotty stuff! 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 vicky and jen, pediatrics, children's health, nutrition, parenting, diet, kids, children, pediatrician, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 45:25 The Big O Under 60 http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_103.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:05:08 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20103%20The%20Big%20O%20Under%2060.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Your time is short and your to-do list is long, so give us an hour and we’ll give you an organized life! Not really, but use our Under 60 ideas and you will be much closer. Join us as we share projects that can be done in 1, 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes. Your time is short and your to-do list is long, so give us an hour and we’ll give you an organized life! Not really, but use our Under 60 ideas and you will be much closer. Join us for this episode of The Big O: Under 60 where we share lots of projects that can be done in 1, 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes. 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 #103 Show Index: 00:22 Intro: Under 60 Minutes 01:51 One Minute! 07:55 Five Minutes! 17:37 What's the Point? 21:38 Fifteen Minutes! 36:16 Monica's Book 37:17 Listener: Use Extra Time Wisely 40:11 Thirty Minutes! 47:47 Sixty Minutes! 55:31 Closing Comments 57:50 Closing Track: The Way I Am simplicity, simple life, What Really Matters, family, organization, organize, vicki and jen, vicky and jen, parenthood, parenting, quick, easy, family activities, health, simple family clean 58:44 Meal Makeovers Sensible Snacks http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_102.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:55:21 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20102%20Meal%20Makeovers%20Sensible%20Snacks.mp3 Vicky and Jen 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! 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 vicky and jen, meal makeover moms, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 33:38 Modern Manners http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_100.html Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:25:41 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20101%20Modern%20Manners.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Lizzie Post, from the Emily Post Institute, is helping to make the world a better place by sharing her etiquette advice. Lizzie suggests ways to handle offensive jokes, tipping at restaurants, overdue thank you cards and more. 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 vicky and jen, etiquette, manners, Emily Post, Lizzie Post, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 53:00 100th Podcast Celebration http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_100.html Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:33:08 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20100%20100th%20Podcast%20Celebration.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Vicky and Jen celebrate the release of their 100th show!  Dr. Romance, The Noise Guy and The Sneaky Chef are a few of their past favorite guests joining them again in honor of the success of What Really Matters and vickyandjen.com.  Vicky and Jen celebrate the release of their 100th show!  Dr. Romance, The Noise Guy and The Sneaky Chef are a few of their past favorite guests joining them again in honor of the success of What Really Matters and vickyandjen.com. You'll hear what's new, what's coming and what's simple with these awesome guests and much 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 vicky and jen, organization, music, cooking, nutrition, finances, health, diet, self-care, kids, marriage, children, career, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:40:38 Pink Ribbons http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_099.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:10:34 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20-99%20Pink%20Ribbons.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Dr. Marisa Weiss from BreastCancer.org teaches us how to “take care of our girls” as we explore the facts and fiction related to breast cancer. We discuss risk factors, mammograms, self-exams and how to reduce your chances of developing breast cancer. Dr. Marisa Weiss, from BreastCancer.org, teaches us how to “take care of our girls” as we explore the facts and fiction related to breast cancer. We discuss risk factors, mammograms, self-exams and how to reduce your chances of developing breast cancer. Listen in and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month now and every month of the year. 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 Our 99th Show! Index: 00:24 Intro: Pink Ribbons 01:35 Fact or Fiction Quiz 05:32 About Dr. Marisa 07:54 Breast Cancer Risk Factors 12:22 Men Get Breast Cancer 14:56 Squished Boobies 18:18 Taking Care of Your Girls: Book 24:15 More on Mammograms 29:59 Listener: Birth Control Pills 32:50 Listener: Teens & Breast Cancer 34:54 Self-Exams ("Mow the Lawn") 40:10 Closing Comments 41:20 Closing Track: Be Good Tanyas vicky and jen, breast cancer awareness, marisa weiss, nutrition, women's health, diet, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 43:04 Meal Makeovers Lunches You'll Love http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_098.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:03:38 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20098%20Meal%20Makeovers%20Lunch%20You%27ll%20Love.mp3 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 vicky and jen, cooking, nutrition, health, diet, meal makeover moms, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 40:44 The Big O Ask Monica http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_097.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:03:41 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20097%20The%20Big%20O%20Ask%20Monica.mp3 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 vicky and jen, organize, organization, Monica Ricci, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, simple, family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:22:48 Meal Makeovers Breakfast in a Jiffy http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_096.html Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:25:54 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20096%20Meal%20Makeovers%20Breakfast.mp3 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 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 clean 32:37 Simple Time Saving Strategies II http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_095.html Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:41:32 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20095%20Simple%20Time%20Saving%20Strategies%20II.mp3 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 vicky and jen, organize, organization, Jamie Novak, time management, time saving strategies, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 1:02:06 Parents Guide to Pediatric Visits http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_094.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:17:33 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20094%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Pediatric%20Visits.mp3 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 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 clean 1:00:55 The Noise Guy http://www.vickyandjen.com/podcast_042.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:55:16 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj-42%20Noise%20Guy_2.mp3 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! 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 clean 47:28 Wear Clean Underwear http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_093.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:09:35 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20093%20Wear%20Clean%20Underwear.mp3 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 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 clean 45:49 The Big O - Myths and Mistakes http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_092.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:55:34 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20092%20The%20Big%20O%20Myths%20and%20Mistakes.mp3 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 vicky and jen, organize, organization, Monica Ricci, The Big O Organization, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 49:32 Kids and Drugs http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_091.html Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:28:36 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20091%20Kids%20and%20Drugs.mp3 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) 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 clean 31:24 Nutrition Matters Food Label Facts http://www.vickyandjen.com/podcast_090.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:05:31 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2090%20Nutrition%20Matters%20Labels.mp3 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 vicky and jen, nutrition, cooking, health, diet, reading food labels, kids, children, dietician, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 47:37 Simple Self Care http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_089.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:17:48 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20089%20Simple%20Selfcare.mp3 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 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 clean 1:20:26 The Big O Travel http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_088.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:44:59 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20088%20The%20Big%20O%20Travel.mp3 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 vicky and jen, Monica Ricci, organized travel, organize, organization, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 59:30 Stages Of Motherhood http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_087.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:08:48 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20-087%20Stages%20Of%20Motherhood.mp3 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! 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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 vicky and jen, stages of motherhood, ann pleshette murphy, parenting, kids, children, what really matters, making life simple, mom, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 43:53 Raising Respectful Children http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_086.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:04:55 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/VandJ%20086%20Rasing%20Respectful%20Children.mp3 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 vicky and jen, teach kids to care, jill rigby, raising respectful children, unselfish children, what really matters, making life simple, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 43:53 Elder Care Made Easier http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_085.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:05:47 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20085%20Elder%20Care%20Made%20Easier.mp3 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 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 clean 1:00:21 Marriage and Sex http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_084.html Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:41:02 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/VandJ%20084%20Marriage%20and%20Sex.mp3 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 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 clean 49:18 Moms Guide to Dads http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_083.html Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:42:53 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2083%20Moms%20Guide%20to%20Dads.mp3 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. 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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 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 clean 1:03:30 The Big O - Balance in the Basement http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_082.html Wed, 28 May 2008 08:44:42 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2082%20The%20Big%20O%20Balance%20in%20the%20Basement.mp3 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 vicky and jen, organize, organization, Monica Ricci, basement clutter, Catalyst Organizing Solutions, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 47:40 Everyday Frugal Living http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_081.html Wed, 21 May 2008 10:00:24 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20%2081%20Everyday%20Frugal%20Living.mp3 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 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 clean 52:37 Kids and Sports http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_080.html Tue, 13 May 2008 09:27:59 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2080%20Kids%20and%20Sports.mp3 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 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 clean 40:43 Frugal Travel http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_079.html Wed, 07 May 2008 09:54:32 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2079%20Frugal%20Travel.mp3 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 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 clean 51:26 The Sneaky and Cheating Chef http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_078.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:07:43 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2078%20The%20Sneaky%20and%20Cheating%20Chef.mp3 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 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 clean 49:52 Ask-a-Chef Healthy Decadence http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_077.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:32:11 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2077%20Ask-a-Chef%20Healthy%20Decadence.mp3 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! 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 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 clean 35:40 Moving Made Simple http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_076.html Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:04:20 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2076%20Moving%20Made%20Simple.mp3 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 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 clean 46:43 Simple Time Saving Strategies http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_075.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:34:32 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2075%20Simple%20Time%20Saving%20Strategies.mp3 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! 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 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 clean 54:25 The Big O - e-Clutter http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_074.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:51:57 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj-%20075%20Big%20O%20e-Clutter.mp3 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 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 clean 58:36 Girls Fight Back http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_073.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:19:56 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj-073%20Girls%20Fight%20Back.mp3 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 vicky and jen, personal safety, girls fight back, health, fight crime, prevention, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 45:38 The Book of No http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_072.html Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:16:08 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2072%20The%20Book%20of%20No.mp3 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 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 clean 42:48 When to Medicate http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_071.html Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:13:58 -0400 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%2071%20When%20to%20Medicate.mp3 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 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 clean 45:27 Batteries Included http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_070.html Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:59:58 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj%20070%20Batteries%20Included.mp3 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
 vicky and jen, Linda Edgecombe, energize, more energy, health, laughter, exercise, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 53:48 The Big O Weekend Warriors http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_069.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:05:51 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vickyandjen.com/vanj-shows/mp3s/Vandj-69%20The%20Big%20O%20Weekend%20Warrior.mp3 Vickyandjen.com Monica Ricci says that people think organizing projects have to be really big and take a lot of time and money to make a difference, but that’s not true at all! Today she shares small weekend organizing projects that have great long term benefits! 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 
 vicky and jen, organize, organization, monica ricci, weekend projects, what really matters, making life simple, mom, children, Simple Family, Vicki & Jen clean 56:45 e Shopping http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_068.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:41:23 -0500 Kids & Family http://www.vicky