MommyCast
MommyCast Show #325: Getting Organized for Back to School
Andrew Schneider from Staples walks us through some of the products available to help our students get organized. Included is a new product developed by 10 year old Keagan Bolibol called the Problem Pad. From saving money to eco-friendly products to new and unique organization tools, Staples has been working hard to meet the student’s needs. This show is brought to you by Staples. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #325
00:44 Getting Ready for Back to School
06:24 The Problem Pad
08:41 Helping the Environment
14:07 Brought to you by Staples
MommyCast Show #324: Lovin’ The Olympics!
We are loving the Olympics! From Michael Phelps and the heart-stopping 4×100 relay to the USA gymnastics team to the coverage by NBC, we are having a lot of fun watching and keeping track! Go USA! Our song is O Beautiful by Tara Leigh Cobble. This show is brought to you by Staples. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #324
00:38 Lovin’ the Olympics!
22:47 Brought to you by Staples
22:50 O Beautiful by Tara Leigh Cobble
MommyCast Show #323: Breaking Dawn
Paige and I have read Stephenie Meyer’s latest book Breaking Dawn. Have you? In case you didn’t know, Breaking Dawn is the latest in the Twilight series of books for teens. It was the fourth book and VERY much anticipated by the teen set (and, dare I say, me too)! Here is our review. Warning: If you haven’t read the book, save this show for after. We talk candidly about the book and the plots. We don’t want to ruin it for you! Our song is What Do You Do In The Summertime? by Insideout A Cappella. This show is brought to you by Staples. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show.
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00:00 MommyCast Show #323
00:37 Breaking Dawn Book Review
17:21 Brought to You by Staples
17:24 What Do You Do in the Summertime? by Insideout A Cappella
MommyCast Show #322: Football and Kids
Paige is now officially a football mom. She’s excited, but I’m not so sure. I am concerned about how competitive school sports have become. And, does a fourth grader really need to play football? What do you think. We are split on this one. This show is brought to you by Staples. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #322
00:51 Kids and Football
25:55 Brought to you by Staples
MommyCast Show #321: Vacationing in California!
I had a great time with Taylor and Avery on our trip to California. In addition to spending time with family, we were able to spend a few days on the Central Coast of California in Carmel, Monterey and Point Lobos. Point Lobos is one of my most favorite places in the world to visit. Be sure to watch this show with images to see some photos of this special place. This show is brought to you by Staples. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #321
00:43 Gretchen’s California Vacation
06:43 Carmel, California
07:12 Monterey, California
07:25 Point Lobos State Reserve
08:11 Sea Lions
08:15 Sea Otters
09:27 Yosemite
09:41 Big Sur
10:17 California Central Valley
20:17 Brought to you by Staples
MommyCast Show #320: Collecting School Supplies for Kids in Need
Here’s a great program for your children to get involved in! Staples has partnered with DoSomething101 and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks to help collect school supplies for children in need. The school supplies can be delivered to any Staples store. Staples has in turn partnered with local non-profits to help distribute the supplies. So, you are really helping your own community. Check it out and encourage your kids to get involved! This show is brought to you by Staples. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #320
00:44 Collecting School Supplies for Kids in Need
03:26 Jordin Sparks Joins the Cause!
03:53 What You Can Do
06:31 Partnering with Local Non-Profits
08:02 Brought to you by Staples
MommyCast Show #319: Back from New Orleans!
We had a whirl-wind trip to New Orleans courtesy of Playhouse Disney! We visited the set of the Imagination Movers - a great music group with a new television show airing this fall. The show is geared to the under 5 age group, but we think it has appeal for everyone - especially the music. You can hear a portion of their hit I Want My Mommy in this show. Warning - its catchy! Thanks to Playhouse Disney, Smitty, Dave, Scott and Rich and everyone on the set of the Imagination Movers! We had a great time! Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #319
00:43 Back from New Orleans!
02:13 Imagination Movers!
03:33 Hurricane Katrina
12:01 Touring New Orleans
12:09 Beignets - Yum!
12:18 Bourbon Street
13:41 Mover Music
16:26 Movers on Tour!
Feeding Mommy: Postnatal Nutrition
Julia Mutter and the Mommies discuss the importance of caring for your body after delivery. Some postpartum tips include:
- Develop a good support system with friends and family and have meals delivered
- Eat lots of fresh produce, especially during the first four weeks after Baby arrives
- Shop at online grocery stores to have nutritious foods delivered
- Continue taking prenatal vitamins
Share your Postpartum tips, and access our list of online grocery stores at mommycast.com.
Feeding Mommy: Postnatal Nutrition
Julia Mutter and the Mommies discuss the importance of caring for your body after delivery. Some postpartum tips include:
- Develop a good support system with friends and family and have meals delivered
- Eat lots of fresh produce, especially during the first four weeks after Baby arrives
- Shop at online grocery stores to have nutritious foods delivered
- Continue taking prenatal vitamins
Share your Postpartum tips, and access our list of online grocery stores at mommycast.com.
MommyCast Show #318: Hi-Tech Summer School!
Sam is attending summer school this summer…in his house…through his computer. Hmmm… This is some very hi-tech stuff going on for high school! Awesome! Our song is Summer by Derek James. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #318
00:33 Hi-Tech Summer School!
15:53 Summer by Derek James
MommyCast Show #317: Raven-Symone!
We are so excited to talk to Raven-Symone today! Raven is best known for her role in the Emmy nominated comedy series “That’s So Raven” for the Disney Channel. Although, she started at the age of 3 as Olivia on The Cosby Show! Raven is releasing a new DVD on Tuesday called Raven-Symone Presents. This is a fabulous DVD for Teens and Tweens featuring everything from cooking to crafts, quick tips, fun trips, helping others, etc. You can find it at Target and Wal-Mart. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #317
00:45 Raven-Symone!
Discipline
Gretchen and Paige speak with Rene Hackney, PhD from Parenting Play Groups. Dr. Hackney shares the 3 basic skills that make it possible to discipline with love:
- “I” messages: Blaming the behavior, not the child,
- Empathy: Validating your children’s negative emotions, and
- Positive Intent: Finding a good reason for the bad behavior.
For more information on Dr. Hackney and Parenting Play Groups, and to share your own successful discipline tips, visit us at mommycast.com.
Discipline
Gretchen and Paige speak with Rene Hackney, PhD from Parenting Play Groups. Dr. Hackney shares the 3 basic skills that make it possible to discipline with love:
- “I” messages: Blaming the behavior, not the child,
- Empathy: Validating your children’s negative emotions, and
- Positive Intent: Finding a good reason for the bad behavior.
For more information on Dr. Hackney and Parenting Play Groups, and to share your own successful discipline tips, visit us at mommycast.com.
MommyCast Show #316: Summer Safety Tips
We have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jamie Freishtat and Dr. Rachel Schreiber. Jamie and Rachel are the MommyDocs and they have some great summer safety tips for your family. This show is brought to you by the Clorox company. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #316
00:39 Summer Safety Tips
24:55 Brought to you by the Clorox Company
MommyCast Show #315: Meet the Wilkinson Quints!
We have the pleasure of speaking with Jayson and Rachelle Wilkinson today. Jayson and Rachelle are the parents of seven children, five of whom are quintuplets! Thankfully, the pregnancy went well and the babies are healthy and thriving! (They actually set the record for combined birth weight for quints). Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #315
00:38 Meet the Wilkinson Quints!
Nightmares and Night Terrors
Kim West, “The Sleep Lady,” shares some great information on nightmares and night terrors. She gives some helpful tips on ways to help avoid night terrors, such as moving your child’s bedtime forward, and offers suggestions for comforting children when the nightmares come. Visit Kim’s website, sleeplady.com, and don’t forget to check us out at mommycast.com for additional valuable information.
Nightmares and Night Terrors
Kim West, “The Sleep Lady,” shares some great information on nightmares and night terrors. She gives some helpful tips on ways to help avoid night terrors, such as moving your child’s bedtime forward, and offers suggestions for comforting children when the nightmares come. Visit Kim’s website, sleeplady.com, and don’t forget to check us out at mommycast.com for additional valuable information.
MommyCast Show #314: Five Stars for Discovery Cove!
My family just returned from a vacation in Orlando, Florida. We had never been there before. We did the DisneyWorld thing, of course. But we also did Aquatica and Discovery Cove. I have to say, Discovery Cove was the hit of the vacation! We LOVED it! Our song is See the Sun by Black Lab. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #314
01:55 Disney World!
03:11 Aquatica
03:45 Discovery Cove
04:05 Dolphin Encounter
06:15 Feeding the Rays
06:49 Coral Reef
07:00 Aviary
07:14 Lazy River
07:22 Beaches
10:39 Mission Space at Epcot
22:42 See the Sun by Black Lab
MommyCast Show #313: Independence Day!
We have the pleasure of speaking to two amazing ladies who are making different sacrifices for their country. First, we speak with Jen Lang, co-host of Mommy of Many. Jen is a military spouse whose husband, Clay, is currently deployed in the Persian Gulf. Then we speak with Sara Rowe, CTI 2 serving in the Navy who is also a single mom. We salute these women and all of our military giving so much for our country! Our songs are Independence Day by the Goodman Brothers and American Dream by Joe Colledge. Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!
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00:00 MommyCast Show #313
01:01 Celebrating the 4th of July!
A Visit to the Library of Congress
This is a VideoCast!
The Library of Congress has gone interactive! This is really cool! I had the pleasure of visiting the Library of Congress and seeing first hand the brand new exhibits and kiosks that help to bring history of how the United States was created, alive. This is a great trip to take for the 4th of July! If you aren’t in the Washington, DC area, no worries! The Library of Congress has launched a brand new interactive website too. You can start your experience at myloc.gov! There is even a way to continue your experience from the Library at home. This is well worth the visit to myloc.gov, the Library of Congress of both!
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