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  MommyCast Show #455: Pretty Darn Funny!

  4/2/2012

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  Pretty Darn Funny is a new comedy web series premiering April 2nd, 2012.  The series follows Gracie Moore, a mom who gets more than she bargains for when she forms an all-female comedy troupe in efforts to clean up the local comedy scene. Each new “bite-sized” 6-8 minute webisode is released weekly and is designed [...]

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  MommyCast Show #454: Christmas Eve Traditions

  12/23/2011

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  Well, it’s almost here. Christmas that is, in case you have been hiding out in a cave somewhere! The holidays are all about traditions.  In this show, Monica and I share our Christmas Eve traditions. We also discuss an article about the top 10 unusual Christmas Eve traditions found at IndyPosted.com. We hope you have [...]

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  MommyCast Show #453: When Your Child Has Hearing Loss

  12/20/2011

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  Monica Bishopp joined me in the studio to discuss something very close to her heart.  She has two children with profound hearing loss.  Last week was “Activation Day” for her daughter Reese.  Having a Cochlear implant a month ago, Reese’s implant was activated and she heard sounds for the first time.  This was truly a [...]

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  MommyCast Show #452: Homemade Gifts for the Holidays

  12/15/2011

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  Giving homemade gifts is one of my favorite things to do.  I love making things and then packaging them up.  A fun holiday tradition for our family is to pack up the car with the gifts and then drive around to our friend’s homes delivering them.  When the kids were smaller (read…NOT teenagers) they would [...]

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  MommyCast Show #451: Simplify the Holidays!

  12/13/2011

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  Still trying to fit it all in?  Behind in your gift buying?  Wondering what you were thinking when you sent out the invitations to a dinner party at your house in the midst of all the chaos?  Monica and I discuss some ways to simplify your holiday entertaining.  We discuss an article from RealSimple.com called [...]

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  MommyCast Show #450: Decorating for the Holidays!

  12/8/2011

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  We are in the throws of decorating for the holidays.  What a fun and messy time!  Monica and I share our favorites along with a couple of simple but beautiful ideas from MarthaStewart.com.  We hope you are enjoying this time of the year! If you haven’t checked out RedEnvelope.com, please do and take advantage of [...]

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  MommyCast Show #449: Holiday Shopping Online

  11/28/2011

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  We hope you had a great Thanksgiving!  And now, onto the holidays!  Today is CyberMonday.  Do you have your list yet?  Here are some great websites to help you with your research, comparison shopping, finding discounts and coupon codes.  The article we discuss is from GoodHousekeeping.com – love them!  Online shopping is, hands down, my [...]

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  MommyCast Show #448: Easy Thanksgiving Activities for Kids!

  11/25/2011

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  Need something to occupy the kids while the turkey is cooking?  Check these simple ideas out.  My guest, Monica Bishopp has several that she has done with her family:  Nature Family Sign, Gratitude Turkeys and Indian Symbol Headbands.  I found two terrific ones at Parenting.com:  Turkey Feather Hunt and Pinecone Turkey Craft.  We hope you [...]

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  MommyCast Show #447: Raising a Grateful Child

  11/22/2011

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  We have all been there – witnessing a disappointed child be less then gracious when the present isn’t what they were expecting.  It’s a horrible experience for a parent.  How do we teach our children to be grateful?  MommyCast correspondent Monica Bishopp and I discuss an article found in Parenting.com about 5 Ways to Raise [...]

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  MommyCast Show #446: Prepping for the Holidays!

  11/21/2011

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  Here we go again!  Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away and then the countdown to Christmas begins.  Whoever thought putting the two holidays this close together was a good idea?  Hmmm?  In this show, MommyCast mom Monica Bishopp and I discuss a few tips to help make your holiday prep a little easier. [...]

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  MommyCast Show #445: Kids Leaving the Nest

  11/18/2011

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  It’s inevitable.  Kids grow up and then they move on.  This is quite a transition for moms!  Having just recently gone through it, I decided to talk to Jen Lang of MommyofMany to get her insight.  Jen has been through this a couple of times.  Even if you your kids aren’t quite at this stage, [...]

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  MommyCast Show #444: Ready for the Holidays!

  11/14/2011

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  The holidays are upon us and its time for family, togetherness and, unfortunately, a lot of stress if you aren’t prepared.  My special guest, Monica Bishopp, and I discuss a few tips and techniques to make the holidays easier by shopping online.  One of our favorite sites is RedEnvelope.com.  We are so happy to have [...]

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  MommyCast Show #443: Moving with Children

  8/12/2011

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  Introducing our newest Mom Correspondent:  Blogger and Podcaster, Jen Lang from the Mommy of Many!  Jen is the mom of 9 children ranging in age from 5 yrs to 22 yrs. She is a former Military Spouse of 19 yrs and has written for Military Spouse Magazine. She is currently relocating to Northern California after [...]

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  MommyCast Show #442: Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

  8/2/2011

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  Whether on play dates or playgrounds, children are sharing more than toys – they’re sharing germs. While it may seem like simple “kids play,” children may unintentionally be putting one another at risk for a variety of illnesses, some of which can be serious. Gretchen is joined by Dr. Paul Korn, a pediatrician from Mason, [...]

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  MommyCast Show #441: Adults Need Vaccinations Too!

  8/2/2011

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  We found this great article at Parenting.com about vaccinations that adults should get and when.  Neither Paige nor I were aware of some of these vaccinations.  Moms…we need to take care of ourselves too…not just our children! Find us on Facebook and Twitter! Click here to listen to the show with images. Click here to listen to [...]

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  MommyCast Show #440: Mothers! Pat Yourself on the Back!

  5/5/2011

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  Today, I am joined by Alejandra Rodriguez Stuart from MommyCast Latina!  Ale and I talk about the origin of Mother’s Day referencing the The Mother’s Day Proclamation by Julia Ward Howe written in 1870.  We realize that Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate moms.  But this proclamation points out some of the important virtues [...]

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  MommyCast Show #439: Serve a Village

  4/23/2011

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  In honor of Earth Week, I have the pleasure of interviewing Alisa Cozzens and Christy Romney from the charity ServeAVillage.org.  Alisa and Christy along with Chris Troger have been donating their time and resources to helping the needy in Africa and have recently expanded to Haiti and Russia.  From hygiene kits to medical supplies to [...]

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  MommyCast Show #438: Preterm Labor

  4/13/2011

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  Today we’re talking about a topic that’s very personal for me and Paige. It’s preterm labor, and it affects many women. In fact, one in eight babies are born premature in the U.S., and sadly, this is actually on the rise.  We are joined on this show by Dr. Kathryn Shaw, a physician at White Memorial Medical [...]

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  MommyCast Show #437: Born to Be Wild!

  4/7/2011

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  I have the pleasure of interviewing Drew Fellman, writer and producer of the soon to be released movie Born to be Wild 3D! Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman, Born to be Wild 3D is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and [...]

• Watch the Born to Be Wild Official Trailer!

  4/7/2011

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  This is a MUST SEE movie! Listen to my interview with Drew Fellman, writer and producer in show #437! [There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]