You can save 10-60% off your food budget while creating food storage for the future with MyFoodStorageDeals.com (Nancy saved $75 last week–no JOKE). We talk about how this Utah service saves money. Try MyFoodStorageDeals.com for 2 weeks FREE. And get $2 off a month ($4.95 or $7.95 a month depending on level of service) by using the promo code MOMSRADIO when signing up.  We also talk about ways to save at national chains such as RiteAid.

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We chat with Steffani Raff, creator of Pirates in Pajamas about how to create your own stories with your children. She says that even if you can’t tell stories, she can teach you how!

 

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Allison Christensen, professional photographer and owner of Pretty Pictures, explains what NOT to do when you get family portraits or pictures of your children. She also gives tips on how to take good snapshots of your children.

 

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We talk about Work/Life Balance with a woman actually making it happen–Kim Kleeman, Founder and CEO of Shakespeare Squared. Kim is known not only for her tremendous success as a young entrepreneur in the educational publishing industry, but also as a business leader and mother who advocates work/life balance for herself and her staff. Her company is featured on www.babiesatwork.org and was named a Working Mother 25 Best Small Companies in 2007.

Kim’s belief is that life is more than work: “It has always been my belief that it is possible to fulfill my professional goals in the education world while simultaneously preserving relationships with my family, with my staff, and with my friends. Our company has grown more than 800% over the last three years and continues to grow bigger and faster. To me, all this success means nothing unless I can share it with the people that mean the most.” (more…)

 

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Nancy reports from her FIRST family vacation. She’s at the beach with her kids and husband. Learn what works well and what doesn’t and save yourself the headaches when you go to the beach.

Products Nancy Loved While There:

• GoGo Babyz Travelmate
• One Step Ahead Sun Smarties Swim Suit, Shoes and Coverup

Other tips Arthur and Nancy give from their trip:

• Get a house instead of a hotel so you have a place as a base where kids can eat breakfast, lunch and take naps (well worth the extra cost because you save on not eating out as often).
• Be prepared to take a lot of stuff with you to help your child feel comfortable (car seat, portable bed, lovies, food and so forth).
• Use the GoGo Babyz Travelmate to get your carseat through the airport (Anna really felt better sitting in her car seat on the plane–well worth taking it on).
• Practice sleeping in the Pack N Play before you go (or in a bed if that is what will happen.
• Practice using the equipment you take with you (we did not practice the sun cover and it was a sore spot one day).
• Find kid-friendly restaurants in advance–kids won’t wait when they are hungry.
• Check out places that mean something to you and tell your kids about it (Nancy used to live in Corona Del Mar so the family went back to her house, toy store, and library as well as the beach near her house).
• Kick Back and Relax!  The most important thing you will do on your trip is JUST spend time together.

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Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your child. However, it is not something that happens easily for all moms. In fact, both mom and child need to learn how to breastfeed. It might take even a few months until you both feel comfortable. We discuss tips to make it easier.

 

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Tricia provides tons of tips to help stave off boredom not just in the summer but any time you and your kids are feeling bored!

 

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We talk to Helene Byrne of BeFitMom.com about how to get your body back after giving birth–even if it was 30 years ago.  This is one you have to hear to believe.

 

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Trying to spice up the selection of foods your child eats? Shelly shares ideas for finger foods that are safe and tasty and healthy.

 

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