Heart Filled Holidays

On today's show we're sharing life hacks including 6 kitchen hacks to save you time, money and stress. And in Christmas Corner we're sharing geeky and quirky gift ideas. Our guest today is Annie Fox. Annie is an internationally respected parenting expert, trusted online adviser for tweens and teens and the author of The Girls' Q&A Book on Friendship. She's joining us today to share some insights and tips on helping our kids navigate their friendships without all the drama. Join us at noon ET on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com

This week we’re sharing some apps to help make the school year easier, simple trick for busy moms to keep the laundry under control and in Christmas Corner we’re talking about traditions and caroling parties. Our guest today is Sandra Beck. Sandra is a mom and business owner who went through a bad divorce. She and her ex still have issues but she’s found some great coping strategies that she is generously sharing with us today. Join us at noon ET on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com

Today’s show is all about simplicity. We’re kicking things off with ideas for Simple Birthday Parties, Simple Chores, Simple Cleaning and Simple Relaxation. Then we have a blast from the past. Beth Bracaglia, owner of Simply Organized, is sharing her top 10 ways for getting organized. We’ll wrap up in Christmas Corner with Simple Hostess Gifts. Selecting a great hostess gift can be a challenge but I’ll share some ideas that will be unique and fun too. Join us at noon ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT) on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com

We are covering some very exciting topics today including bullying, how your child can be their own best friend, exercise for the exercise averse, back-to-school advice and lots of ideas for Christmas presents that you can either make or buy. We're kicking off with a look at exercise. If you're someone who struggles to exercise you'll want to hear our tips from the experts for getting your exercise in without making yourself crazy. Then we have a return visit from Dr. Charlotte Reznick. Dr. Reznick helps children to be okay no matter what is going on in their lives. She says, "The challenges of growing up in today's rapidly changing society are enormous. Children need to be equipped with skills for survival and growth that were never before imagined. I focus on teaching children and adolescents self-healing and self-control techniques that will empower them to realize their potential throughout their lifetime." Today she'll talk about how your child can be their own best friend as well talking a bit about bu

Today we’re talking about kids and dogs, compassion, organization and decorating as well as a fun and easy homemade Christmas gift. We’ll kick off with a look at enjoying a staycation along with tips for using some organizational inspiration when decorating your home. Then Diane Rose-Solomon will join us to chat about people, pets, compassion and the human-animal bond. She’s the author of J.J. The American Street Dog and she helps pet-loving families raise compassionate kids. She shows us the priceless gift of the human-animal bond as well as sharing tips and advice for pet ownership – including knowing when you shouldn’t get a pet! Then we’ll head on over to Christmas Corner where I’m sharing the stories about homemade and experiential Christmas gifts our family has received. You can join in the conversation by commenting on blog posts, chatting on social media or emailing us. The links for all of these are on our radio page at radio.heartfilledholidays.com. On that page you’ll also find blog posts for e

Back to school, off to college, saving money, having fun, great parties and a stress-free Christmas, all on today’s Heart Filled Holidays radio show! Today we’re talking back to school including a couple ideas that will save you time and money when it comes to getting the little kids ready to go. We’re also taking a look at what your college student really needs as they head out on their own. After we talk logistics and organizing then we’re talking fun and entertaining! We have Chris Nease, creator of the Celebrations at Home blog, joining us to share ideas and inspirations for home entertaining. She has some fun ideas for parties along with tips for making them easy to host. Then we’re wrapping up in Christmas Corner with 3 things you can do now to reduce holiday stress and some tips for capitalizing on the fun you’re having right now. You can join in the conversation by commenting on blog posts, chatting on social media or emailing us. The links for all of these are on our radio page at radio.heartfil

Stress is everywhere, and so are suggestions for dealing with it. There are so many ideas, how do you know what works? Today we're giving you some guidelines for determining the best stress reducing activity for you. Then we're looking at the end of summer and some simple ways to enjoy what's left of this special season and the precious time it affords your family. Then we're chatting with Dr. Deborah Gilboa. Simply known as Dr. G., she makes parenting easier and less stressful for parents around the world. Today she's tackling common frustrations that occur in every family; things like bickering and tattling as well as discussing resilience and why it's the most important trait you can foster in your child. And we'll wrap up in Christmas Corner with 1 simple way to have a better Christmas, 18 ways your family can volunteer together and 4 ways to make this holiday season safer for your pet. Join us at noon ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT) on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com

Today we’re talking about guests; how to house them and entertain them. We’ll kick off with a look at how to turn any room into a guest room so, even if you don’t have a dedicated guest room, you can be a gracious hostess and give your guests a comfy place to rest. Then we have four entertaining hacks to make your next event easier and prettier. Next we’ll chat with Liz Weiss of Meal Makeover Moms. Liz works with her business partner Janice Newell Bissex to bring you great new recipes that are easy, fun, healthy and, most important, kid tested and mother approved. Today she’ll share hints and tips for easier, healthier eating that your kids will love. Today is the last installment of our DIY Christmas Wreath series. We’re talking about our 10th and final project, a Grinch Christmas wreath. Then we’re covering gift giving for the hard-to-buy-for people on your list. We all have them, those people who have everything or just don’t want anything and now you can give them a gift they’ll like and you’ll feel good

Today we’re spending the whole show talking Christmas! We’ll kick off with some Christmas in July ideas that are easy and fun. I’ll share suggestions for party themes (beyond the obvious theme of Christmas) along with fun food and decoration inspiration. I’ll even show you how you can bring a breath of summer into your Christmas decorations. Then we’re chatting with three wonderful women; Tricia Goyer, Cara Putman and Sarah Sundin. They are all authors and amongst them they’ve written over 70 books and won several awards. Today they’re chatting with us about their unique project, Where Treetops Glisten. This book is the compilation of three novellas, one written by each author. Each is a heartwarming story of courage and Christmas romance during World War II. It’s a fun bit of historical fiction created by three interesting women who we’ll get to know on today’s show. Then we’re wrapping up in Christmas Corner with the next installment of our DIY Christmas Wreath series – ribbon candy wreaths. Join us at no

We have some great tips for you today starting out with an idea for helping your kids, and you, get a better night's sleep. Then we're chatting about rainy day fun. It used to be that a rainy day made me want to curl up in bed with a book. Once you have kids, that option goes right out the window! The good news is that there are tons of things you can do together - and you'll all have fun. After we cover all that, we're talking to Christina McGhee. Christina is a divorce coach and the author of the highly acclaimed book, Parenting Apart, How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids. Divorce is difficult for many reasons, the least of which is parenting. Christina will share some tips and advice for heading off issues and dealing with the ones that come up as you co-parent with your ex. She'll also tell us the first thing moms need to do to care for their kids, which might just surprise you. And then we're headed over to Christmas Corner with our next DIY Christmas wreath project. This

Entertaining is great fun but sometimes things don’t go as planned. Today we have some hints and tips for sticky situations including quick tips for dealing with cake problems and ideas for getting guests to vacate your kitchen. Next we’ll chat with Joshua Becker, creator of becomingminimalist.com and author of 'Simplify' and 'Clutter Free with Kids'. About 6 years ago, Joshua and his family switched from a traditional middle class lifestyle to a minimalist lifestyle. It’s something many of us think about but then we get stuck on things like, “Do I really have to get rid of my china?” or “How do I get my kids on board?” or “My spouse won’t do it so I can’t”. Joshua will share the truth about minimalist living with a family along with a few tips for getting over the rough spots. Then we’ll wrap up in Christmas Corner with our next DIY Christmas wreath project. I’m not going to give you the details here but let’s just say the wine lover in your life would love to get one of these. And, if you’re not into wr

On today's show I'll start off by sharing another life lesson I learned while painting my kitchen then give you some quick tips on how to use painter's tape to make life easier - and these have nothing to do with painting. We'll wrap up the first segment with 4 ways to make your next BBQ better - just in time for the 4th of July! Then Judy Davis, the Direction Diva is joining us to talk about a serious problem that's on the rise with today's teens and how parents are being caught off guard as their kids slide into depression, addiction and even start thinking about suicide. It's happening all over the country in homes where you would never expect it and Judy will be shedding a light on what's happening, why, and how to keep your teen off that slippery slope. We'll wind things up in Christmas Corner with our next DIY Christmas wreath project - pinecone wreaths. And while we're at it, we'll take a peek at a few other uses for pinecones too. Join us at noon ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT) on www.radio.heartfill

Today kicks off with fun ideas for Father's Day gifts for Dad; a little something homemade from the kiddos (and one idea does include a tie). Then we're sharing a couple helpful hints to make your next outdoor meal a little less buggy. In our interview, we're talking to Kimberly Kassner about learning. Kimberly has worked with a wide range of individuals, at-risk youth, struggling kids and drop outs as well as gifted students, honor students and CEOs, helping them find an easier way to learn. Kimberly has developed a learning system that plays to people's strengths, helping them master the academic game, and today we'll find out how that works. Finally, we're wrapping things up in Christmas Corner with our next DIY Christmas wreath project - a candy cane wreath. And if you just love candy canes, then you'll be thrilled to hear about our other two candy cane inspired projects as well. Join us at noon ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT) on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com

Gardening, problem solving, lessons from everyday life, living rich on your current income and Christmas decorations - all on today's Heart Filled Holidays episode. We're kicking off with a chat about gardening and how you can use this everyday activity to find peace and even solve problems. We'll follow that up with a look at some things I learned about better living while I was painting my kitchen. After that we'll chat with Vicky Oliver about her book, Live Like a Millionaire (Without Having to Be One). Vicky spent her youth attending schools for the wealthy and she studied more than her text books - she learned how to live like the rich without spending oodles of money. Today she'll share here secrets with us. And in Christmas Corner we're continuing our DIY Christmas wreath series with a look at a snowman wreath. I love that this wreath can span the entire winter with a few quick fashion changes. Join us at noon ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT) on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com

We're kicking off today with a look at gardening. This is one of those activities that seems to belong to certain groups of people, gardeners, but it can actually bring huge benefits to all of us. So today we'll take a look at how gardening can be used to bring you closer to your kids. Along with gardening, we'll be talking about diets but not for you, for your house. Then we're chatting with Dr. Charlotte Reznick about kids and stress. Stress in children and teens is on the rise. As parents, there are things we can do to not just lessen our children's stress, but teach them skills that will let them handle their stress. It's a bit like the adage about giving a man a fish and teaching him to fish. In this case, as a parent, you may be able to make your child's stress go away, but if you give them Dr. Reznick's tools they'll be able to handle stress throughout their life. And we'll wrap up in Christmas Corner where we're continuing our new series about Christmas wreaths with two ways to make a ribbon wreath.

Today is Memorial Day and what better time to look at memories than that? This holiday is all about remembering and appreciating those who've served our country and those we love. This week's show will take it all a step further and look at interesting and creative ways to use memories to enjoy our holidays more and to add more meaning to our lives. We'll be spending the full hour together, just you and me on the air for a full hour of insights, ideas and suggestions. We'll talk about traditions, gifts, loved ones and more. If you're going to be celebrating and you aren't able to join me live then be sure to grab the podcast. Join us at noon ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT) on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com

This week we're tackling paper clutter. We've all heard people talk about technology advancement, virtual homework and paperless societies. But it seems all this technology has just made it easier to generate paper and it all lands on our kitchen counters. We'll expand on last week's tip for reducing clutter and look at a simple plan for handling incoming paper. Then we're getting some insights on parenting from a completely different perspective - personal growth. We're interviewing Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence, about parenting and the amazing journey it can take us on to find greater peace, joy and personal development. Susan says that even though most parents subscribe to the notion that inner growth happens as a result of daily meditation, mindfulness retreats, and inspiration from wise luminaries, it is actually their children who can be their greatest teachers. We'll find out what brought her to this conclusion and how we can harness these ideas to have a more peaceful and joyful

Today we’re talking entertaining! With graduation season knocking on your door you’re likely to need to give the graduate a gift. Whether you’re looking for practical, sentimental or a different way of giving cash we’ve got you covered with these great gift ideas for the graduate in your life. Then we’re moving on to talk about the parties you host. It’s fun to plot and plan and decorate and Gina Murphy-Darling, a.k.a. Mrs. Green, is here to give you some new ideas and slight twists on traditional plans. Gina’s ideas are fabulous, fun and green. And the best part is that her ideas can save you time and money even as they add to the ambiance of your event. We’ll wrap up with our Christmas Corner segment where we’ll kick off a new series about DIY Christmas Wreaths. Today’s wreath actually has a second component that’s perfect for a kid craft and a great way to play together during school breaks and summer vacation. Join us at noon ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT) on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com

Today on Heart Filled Holidays we're talking about Having Fun with Your Kids. We'll kick things off with a different take on spring cleaning. Usually when you think about spring cleaning you think about clearing out the dust bunnies or organizing your closets. Well, there's another item you can spring clean that will actually help you find more time to do the things that matter most - and that's what we'll be talking about today. Then we're chatting with Erin Kurt. Erin is part of a Mother-Daughter team that created a new children's book series - The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric. We'll find out what inspired this mother-daughter team to do this project and what it was like working together as well as getting some tips for spending enjoyable time with your kids. And finally we're wrapping things up in Christmas Corner with some green gift wrap ideas that can save you time while creating stunning and unique packages. Join us at noon ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT) on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com

Living with family is such a mixed bag – fun, love and excitement mixed in with a good dose of frustration. We’re kicking things off with a simple strategy that can save you some of that frustration. And, as a bonus, it can save you time and make getting the family dinner on the table a little easier. After that good news we’ll look at kid crafts that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts. Then we’re talking to Barb Tobias, the Thrift Diva. Barb has a fun and fabulous perspective on using thrift to live large and have fun. She’ll be sharing tips for finding the best garage sales and getting the best deals along with ideas for turning trash into treasure. And finally we’re wrapping things up in Christmas Corner with simple ideas for homemade gifts, even if you feel like you don’t have enough talent to make anything.. Join us at noon ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT) on www.radio.heartfilledholidays.com Sponsor: RedShip, the college care package experts with items chosen by college students, for college students.