Episode#31: Food Shortages & Stockpiling
I’m joined by Chele from MomsLoveShopping.com to talk about a food emergency out in California, how it can effect us, and what we can do.
“Thanks to environmental regulations designed to protect the likes of the three-inch long delta smelt, one of America’s premier agricultural regions is suffering in a drought made worse by federal regulations.” Source
“The unemployment rate in agriculture communities ranges from 20 percent to 40 percent, while 250,000 acres of farmland are lying fallow or dying. The region’s agricultural output is expected to decline by between $1 billion and $3 billion this year over last, according to estimates by agricultural and business groups.” Source
If we think this is just effecting the folks in California – we are so wrong!
Links for resources mentioned:
- MomsLoveShopping “Fishing For Food”
- MomsLoveShopping “Stockpiling Your Pantry”
- 12 Week Holiday Countdown
Episode #30: Time Management For Busy Moms
I’m following my own advice on time management. This week I replay an interview I did with Marie from MommyCommunity.com where we discussed my top tips to help moms better manage their time.
Top tips discussed include:
- Don’t fill your calendar before the day begins
- Prioritize the things that you need to do
- Take time to plan and make your to do list
- Learn to say no and make time for priorities
- Take care of yourself and make sure to have some “down time”
Marie asked me about my Guide To Time Management For Busy Moms. For less than $10, you can get your hands on an easy to digest step-by-step guide to help you better manage your time.
I also mentioned in this weeks Talk Show that you need to listen to MomsLoveShopping.com’s recent podcasts about 1) problems with shopping for fish and 2) flu season shopping.
Episode #29: Tech Talk For Moms
We are living in a technical world – are you a technical Mom? There are lots of gadgets to help Mom manage her day. From personal organizers, to household gadgets, to techie toys for the kids.
Moms today need to take advantage of the latest gadgets available to make our day’s easier.
I’m joined by Lynette from MomsGadgets.com to talk about gadgets that help make Mom’s life easier.We could have talked all day! Here are a few of the gadgets Lynette Lynette and I discussed:
Don’t forget about today’s Twitter Clean-Up Party! Click here for all the details!
Episode #28: Back To School and Labelling
I mentioned during the interview that I had to throw-out my Little Dude’s super cute denim jacket because th
e label I used on it melted in the dryer and ruined the jacket. I hate to waste! Karen from LoveToLabel.com joins me today to share ideas about labelling our kids stuff with labels that are dishwasher, washer, dryer and kid proof!
Karen also has a special giveaway and coupon code just for my talk show listeners so be sure to pay attention! Then visit LoveToLabel.com.
Episode #27 – Meal Planning How and Why
First, I share my thoughts on Alice.com – a new website to order household goods from.
Alice provides you a better way to manage all of your household essentials online. You tell Alice what you buy—choosing from great deals on 1000’s of products—and Alice goes to work. We organize all of your products, find coupons and deals for you, remind you when you might be running low, and help you order just the items you need so you can avoid that trip to the corner drugstore or the big-box store. And all this convenience comes direct to your door with free shipping included.
I LOVE ALICE! It cut my time in half in the grocery store! That alone is worth a try!
Next, I’m so super excited to be joined today by Laura from I’m An Organizing Junkie. I’ve wanted to talk with her for some time now about menu planning. After all she is the super fabulous hostess of Menu Plan Monday!
Not only does she tell us how and why she began meal planning, Laura provides such useful information on dealing with food allergies. This is a must for moms having a hard time planning menues around someone with food allergies. Bottom line – it’s not as hard as it seems!
You won’t believe how much fun the two of us had discussing meal planning! We talked, and talked, about:
- How we each meal plan
- Planning around food allergies
- Using themes in meal planning
- Getting the kids involved (and the hubby)
- Where we get our recipes
Both Laura and I hope that after this show, you’ll be convinced to start planning your family’s meals!
If you need help meal planning, I have a how-to guide just for busy moms. For less than the cost of a fast-food dinner, you can be on your way planning your menus. Click here for the Meal Planning Guide.
