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A New Way To Look at the World: Photography

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Shelly discusses how to look at things in a different way and spell your family name with things around your house or in a building.  Nancy interviews an expert on taking beach photos.  Make sure you check out the photos on the website to see the great results and read comments from Steffani on her reactions!

These are Shelly’s Results:

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These are our friend Steffani’s results and her comments about how this has helped her kids:

“I let them each child take the camera and find things around the house that could look like the letters in their first name. After they took the pictures, we edited them on our computer, cropping them so that the most important part was revealing the letter.  It was a ton of fun.  I have our last name one printed up in a small oblong frame and underneath “Packer” it says, “Home is where the most important things happen” because all of the things we used for our letters were found in our own home. I want to have their first names printed out in 4×6 and deco-page them to wooden blocks to put in their room.  That part hasn’t happened yet.  But . . .  I have noticed that the kids (after doing this–even CY) are always pointing things out as we drive or go places.  ”Hey, that looks like an M! or  K!”  I think it is helpful in their brain development and creativity to think outside the box.

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Snowmageddon–The Best Snow Removal Tools We found

Monday, February 8th, 2010

If you happen to be caught in Snowmageddon, you might need a super-duper snow removal tool.  Even if you are not in Snowmageddon, if you get snow each year, you need a good tool because let’s face it, more often than not a woman removes the snow (don’t know how that happened, but it is always that way around here).

Last year, Nancy started the search for the perfect tool and this year, she found one–a bit pricy, but worth every penny:  The Masi Nova Snow Pusher.  This innovative baby comes from Finland where they get tons of snow and it works WONDERS!   First off, I used it on a day when we got 6 inches of snow and I was able to clean off my 4-car driveway and do the sidewalks in less time than my neighbor could snow-blow his 3 car driveway.

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It takes a bit of a learning curve because you never lift the snow like with a shovel:  You push it with your body weight to a location and dump it.  So, my back never hurt.  But, I designated a location to move the snow (we were building a sledding hill) and easily moved the snow to one location (the plow slides easily so you can move a large amount of snow without breaking a sweat). There is a so-so YouTube Video, but it shows you how it works.

Honestly, the Masi Nova is so much fun, that my hubby came out and tried it AFTER I finished the entire driveway, walk and sidewalk.  He liked it so much that he did our neighbor’s driveway and the rest of the sidewalk to the end of the street. Then, the next day when it snowed, he got up early to be the first one to use it (no exaggeration).  Now that is worth the $80 price tag right there if your hubby gets up early to shovel!

The snow does not stick to this plow and I hardly got a workout from using it because it was so easy.  And it stored in our shed easily even though it moves about 5 times more snow in each pass as a shovel (it almost clears the entire sidewalk width in one pass).

You can purchase from the US-based Masi dealer (kari.t@finnsmart.com /  Cell  917-518-4791 / Adress  Kari Tikkanen / 138W 4th Str / West Islip / NY 11795) or you can search online and find it at several online stores (see Primo Shop for more info and pictures) .

There are other snow plows (also called scoops) made by other companies but I like this one for its size and durability.  Even though it costs more, the construction means it will last longer than the cheaper ones.  Also, other people use it for other yard chores like scooping the horse poop or gathering up branches.   You will see in their comments (you can do a Google search for more info).

Shelly also liked the Masi Nova.  She has a shovel she likes as well called the Blizzard Buster.   blizzardbuster.jpg

Getting your hands on this shovel is really hard to do, but Shelly swears it is wortht he $30-40 price.  You have to know the model number to find one online ( SEY PP100).   She likes it because it easily pushes snow out of the way without back pain.  When Nancy tried it, it was very good for a shovel, but she is in love with the Masi Nova and won’t go back.

Products that Solve Problems

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

We discuss products that solve problems such as fear of monsters and nightmares, kids who won’t wear winter hats, getting stains out, creating family memories, calling hands free while driving, games for the family, and the way to keep your floor really clean.  We talk to the mom-creator of Bye Bye Monster Shop and Sharon of Parent Tested Parent Approved.


 
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Keeping My Child’s Identity Safe on the Internet

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Christy Matte About.com Guide to Family Computing discusses how to keep your child’s identity safe AND how to teach a child responsible internet use.  Check her site for more Guides to help you learn how to keep your child safe.

 
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Tips on Etsy and Saving Money

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

We discuss Etsy and tips to save money while still being stylish!

 
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More Digital Scrapbooking Ideas and Tips

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

Charlene Wells of My Memories Suite answers our questions about the product and we talk about our projects. Learn what you can do in minutes not hours and learn how to save 25% of retail!

 
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Birthday Madness

Monday, May 11th, 2009

princesses.jpgTricia and Nancy talk about ideas for a girl’s third birthday party. We talk about the Cricut machine and making cake pops. Check out these pictures and links: (more…)

 
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MomBlogs To Learn and Enjoy

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Tricia shares her top MomBlogs to inspire, educate, and uplift you.  We discuss all of them and their merits and what we have learned in them.

We also tell you how to win FREE stuff from Give Away Today (another Mom Blog) including Sign Babies ASL Flash Cards.

Look below for more info on these great blogs: (more…)

 
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Less Cost and Better Meal Plans

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

We discuss Menus4Moms.com and how this subscription helps save money, create better meals, and stop the drive thru habit.  With the economy in shambles, this is one way to get on top of the grocery budget.

 
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Easy Scrapbooking and Fun Snow Toys

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Stop stressing about scrapbooking and learn the BEST tool we have ever found to make scrapbooks, cards, posters, and even tags.  Plus get 25% off its already low price.  AND we talk about the perfect sled for toddlers from One Step Ahead, a snowball maker that works for young kids and something that you can use to defend against the neighborhood kids called a Snofling.

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What We Can and Can’t Live Without

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

What are the things we have found most useful as moms and what are the most wasteful things we spent money on. Learn them quickly to save a few bucks!

 
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PTPA Award Products and Tips for Disneyland

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

PTPA shares great products for safety and Nancy gives 10 tips to make Disneyland an enjoyable experience (Make sure you listen BEFORE you think about going).

 
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Choosing Safe Toys

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Safe Kids USA shares how to choose safe toys and what to know about recalls. We even discuss what to do if you have older kids or other kids that come to your home.

 
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Great Products that Solve Problems

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Mom4Life shares great products that solve problems we have as moms from slipping kids to that horrible hospital gown. Check out the show and these products that really caught our attetion: (more…)

 
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Inexpensive Holiday Gifts

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Don’t spend tons on gifts people don’t want or don’t reflect you and them. Tricia shares a ton of interesting and beautiful ideas. Nancy shares a few and decides what her gift will be this year. This show is an answer to an email from a listener. (more…)

 
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Digital Scrapbooking–the BEST EVER

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Sharlene Hawks talks to us about our FAVORITE digital software called My Memories Suite. This software is so flexible that you can do everything with it. Tricia makes posters, programs, and much more with this software that takes only a few minutes to use. It is cheap and easy! Listen and learn more (and know that we are not paid to talk about this software–we get nothing for this so it is our honest opinion). (more…)

 
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New Mom’s 10 Must Haves

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Sarah, a new mom in Canada shares her top 10 must haves.  Her daughter is a year and she’s learned what works and what doesn’t. So save yourself from all the stuff you don’t need and listen!

 
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Birth Announcements–Get Creative

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Having a baby soon? It is never too soon to start thinking about how you want to announce your child’s birth. Take time before your baby comes to plan and you will have less stress. We talk about alternatives and ideas including some really creative ones!

 
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Tiny Touches: A Mom’s Business

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Learn how a mom created a business from a passion she discovered once her children were born.  If you ever thought about doing something different, this is the show for you!  Plus, learn about a cute way to preserve your child’s hand and footprint.

 
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Car Seat Safety: How to Choose and Install One

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

britax.jpgChrissy Cianflone of SafeKids.org explains what to consider when purchasing and installing a car seat. Most parents do it incorrectly so learn how NOT to make the common mistakes.

 
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Ride-on Toys

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

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Interested in getting a ride-on toy or first bike for your child. Learn what works for each age and the things you should be concerned about. Also, learn about a new type of ride-on toy called a Plasma Car–Tricia raves that it is well worth every penny.

 
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Digital Scrapbooking–What Actually Works

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

memoriessuite.jpgWe’d love to make perfect scrapbooks and DVDs, but we are short on time. So we tested several products to look for the ones we love. Listen and learn what works–what digital scrapbooking will do for you and what it won’t. We found ONE product that we universally love and which creates stunning pages in a fraction of the time and with less effort than any of us thought.

 
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Potty Training In One Day–More Questions Before We Start

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

pottytrainingbook.jpgTricia and Nancy have a few more questions for the creator of Potty Training in One Day before we embark on this adventure. These are probably questions you have so listen in before you try the Potty Training in One Day method.

 
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Hair: First Cuts, Bows, and More

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Hair Stylist Ashlee Wilcken joins us to discuss baby hair, first cuts, bows, curly hair versus straight hair. Learn if you can do something to lose your baby’s curly hair and if expensive shampoos are good for kids. Also, learn what is wrong with tear-free shampoos and products we suggest instead of the yellow shampoo bottle.

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Saving on Your Food Budget

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

foodbag.jpgYou 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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Taking Great Family Portraits

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

prettypictures1.jpgAllison 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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Beach with Kids

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

nancyanna.jpgNancy 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.

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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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Summer Boredom Busters

Friday, July 11th, 2008

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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Great Water Toys

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

lilsquirt.jpgWe give our picks for the best summer pools and tips for staying safe from germs and drowning. We love the
Li’l Squirt Baby Pool from One Step Ahead–the best for kids who are timid about pools or if you just want to splash around ($19.95) and the Soft Seat Baby Pool with Canopy from One Step Ahead–the bottom of the pool really is soft so no rocks poke your baby from below and the canopy (see pic below) helps cut the sun’s glare (only $14.95). Read on for tips and listen for our other suggestions: (more…)

 
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Momnesia, Household Balance

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

desperatehouseholds.jpgDo you ever feel like having babies ate your brain cells? Well you might be surprised at the reality! You might be right. We will talk about it and discuss what you can do to stop suffering from Momnesia. Also, we have Kathy Peel, author of Desperate Households on to discuss how to keep our household balanced. Kathy Peel is called “America’s Family Manager” by journalists and millions of women. The author of 19 books which have sold over 2 million copies, she has appeared extensively on television and radio and in video productions. Kathy has appeared on Oprah, Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, CNN, and everywhere else!

And we have More giveaways for the Month of Moms and we will be giving something away to save your beautiful hands! Listen to find out about this great product and learn how to WIN it!

You could win a Piggy Platter. We also have a coupon for our listeners for a free Platter Pix with your purchase of a Piggy Platter. Add your choice of Platter Pix as well and the price is deducted from your order. The coupon is FR33PIX.

 
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