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Mother's Day? Mother's Month!
May 04, 2008
 Why should there be just a single day to celebrate mothers? All this month we'll be talking to Manic Mommies listeners about their lives, their families, and their personal passions: careers, hobbies, and more. We start with Reay, mother of two and professional puppeteer living with her family outside Atlanta.
Links Mentioned:
Speed Racer in Theatres May 9
Reay is currently performing in Cinderella Della Circus in Atlanta
Center for Puppetry Arts
Puppeteers of America
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Earth Day 2008
April 27, 2008
 The Mommies celebrate Earth Day with interviews from the temporary method store in Boston. We share "green" tips from our listeners and neighbors; drink healthier (with help from The Liquid Muse); and meet "super mom" Kate Gosselin from TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8.
This episode is sponsored by Audible Kids
Links Mentioned/Suggested by our Gal Pals:
method home
The Liquid Muse
Jon & Kate Plus 8
Community Supported Agriculture-Find a farm near you
New Green Mama blog
Laptop Lunches
The Victory Garden
Chico Bags
Begley's cleaners
Organic Picks blog
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Real Simple Health Tips
April 20, 2008
In our monthly Real Simple segment, deputy editor Lesley Alderman shares what your doctor wants you to know but doesn't have time to tell you. In the magazine's May issue, 10 specialists divulge the sort of advice they share with friends and family and wish all their patients would heed.
This episode is sponsored by Audible Kids.
Links mentioned:
RealSimple.com
Audible Kids
BSM Media
Disney Beach Club Resort
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Kids' Music for Moms' Ears
April 13, 2008
If you think it's impossible to find music that both you and your kids will agree on, think again! This week we share some of our favorite new releases, listener recommendations, and play excerpts of songs from Melissa Errico, Justin Roberts, The Dino Five, and Steve Roslonek.
Links Mentioned
Lullabies and Wildflowers by Melissa Errico
Pop Fly by Justin Roberts
SteveSongs
Baby Loves Hip Hop—Dino 5
Ellen and Matt-Best Friends
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Hanging out with CC Chapman
April 06, 2008
 We always like to hear the dad's perspective here at Manic Mommies, and this week we chat with CC Chapman, a recognized maven in the new media space, fellow podcaster, and dad of two. Among other things we talk about keeping kids save in cyberspace, bullying, splitting the housework and CC's formula for a successful marriage.
For an added dose of the Manic Mommies this week, you can hear us on CC's podcast Managing the Gray where we talk about creating a brand using new media and how major companies are reaching out to moms online.
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Welcome to the House of Horrors
March 31, 2008
 It's been a tough week in Erin's house, but the show must go on! We laugh (and whine a bit) about what happens when mom adds nursing duties to her already endless job description. We also speak with Alison Birnbaum, a spokesperson for the National Youth Anti-Drug Campaign about the rising incidence of prescription drug abuse among teens today and a new public awareness campaign targeting parents.
ONDCP Youth Media Campaign
View the campaign's Video and Print ads
Get tips and resources on the Anti-Drug Web site
Read Alison's bio
Music this week is from Melissa Errico's soon to be released album Lullabies & Wildflowers
Cozi family calendar
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Stuff We Love
March 24, 2008
Oprah has her favorite things, we have stuff we love. In this semi-regular feature, we chat about the sensible tips, products, and Web sites that keep us happy right now. We also talk about Kristin's trip to NYC and Erin's meet-up with a Gal Pal in Chicago. Do you have stuff you love? Share it in the comments at ManicMommies.com
Links Mentioned:
Benefit Cosmetics
That Gal face primer
You Rebel Lite tinted moisturizer
Lemon Aid
How Fast They Grow digital scrapbooking
Zoobies adorable blankets
JCrew Bootcut Jeans buy at the outlet and save
Colored coats for spring buy at Bluefly.com
Lotsa Helping Hands
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March Magazines and Mom Chat
March 16, 2008
 No guests this week - it's just the mommies catching up on our mom chat. We discuss favorite magazines, reality shows (including the Real Housewives of New York City), new and returning shows (The Riches return!) our American Idol favs and religious education.
Links Mentioned:
The Real Housewives of New York City
Read the housewives' blogs-they are hysterical!
The Moment of Truth
The Riches
Canterbury's Law
We like to read The Week
Redbook
Real Simple Simply Stated Blog
International Book Project
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What Do Your Clothes Say?
March 09, 2008
 In this Manic Mommy profile, we introduce Donna, a full-time administrative assistant and mother of two who is working on a new career as an image consultant. Donna shares with us her tips on how to dress for success, why black is not always everyone's best color, and strategies for shopping in your closet. Since we can't afford a personal shopper ourselves, we also suggest some books and resources that might get you out of your clothes funk. It worked for us. The day after this interview we headed to Marshalls in search of some fashionable bargains.
Links Mentioned:
Boston Globe Magazine article on lice
NYT Blog on Migraines
Lia Sophia
What You Wear Can Change Your Life
What Your Clothes Say About You
What Not to Wear: Mom Makeovers on DVD
The Lucky Shopping Manual
How Not to Look Old
Read TIME Magazine's interview with Charla Krupp
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Fix, Freeze, Feast
March 02, 2008
 If you're looking for ways to save on your grocery bill, shopping at a warehouse club might be the answer. But what do you do with those huge trays of meat and big tubs of cheese when you get home? Kati Neville, co-author of "Fix, Freeze, Feast" tells us how to prepare multiple dinner entrees in advance using fresh ingredients you buy in bulk. The cookbook even provides shopping lists which Kristin put to the test! We also read listener mail and talk about a new reality show on TLC.
Fix, Freeze, Feast
Secret Life of a Soccer Mom
Best Warehouse Club Buys
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Real Simple Money
February 24, 2008
 In this month's Real Simple segment, we talk money with deputy editor Lesley Alderman. Whether you're a fashion lover, frugal giver, or recovering shopaholic, it's likely you'll learn a thing or two from this episode. We reveal six top money worries—from spending too much to saving too little—and share simple tips for getting back on track. We've even got a way for you to save on gas!
Stop unwanted catalogs from landing in your mailbox.
Suggestions for saving money abound on the free money finance blog.
CNN/Money magazine article on controlling debt.
Find cheaper gas in your neighborhood at GasBuddy.com
Shopping for a new car? Compare fuel economy here.
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Parenting advice from Kathy
February 17, 2008
 Parenting coach Kathy returns to answer some of our listener questions including controlling toddler tantrums, crying wolf and biting (ouch). We also tackle the best ways to work with your day care provider when you feel there's a problem.
Kathy reviews the book Just Tell Me What to Say by Betsy Braun Brown
Top 5 parenting questions: is yours on this list?
Get the book on Amazon
Visit Betsy's group on Gather for more tantrum tips
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Kindergarten Pains
February 10, 2008
 With the 100th day of school right around the corner, Erin and Kristin reflect on the joys and challenges of parenting a boy in kindergarten. We also chat about the Disney Cruise, announce the creation of the Manic Mommies Gal Pals, and a new giveaway from Land's End.
Links Mentioned:
Academic Redshirting and Young Children
Redshirting: A Kindergarten Arms Race
Recapturing Kindergarten for 5-year-olds
Disney Cruise—Research one for fun
Land's End Baby
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A Manic Mommy in Prague
February 03, 2008
 Our friend, and fellow Manic Mommy, Kelly, returns for a short visit to the US from Prague. During this episode Kelly not only shares her family's experiences settling into life in a foreign country, but she also fills in as guest host while Erin enjoys a week away (cruising the Caribbean with Disney).
Links Mentioned:
Kelly's Blog
Go Red for Women
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Let's Talk TV with Meredith O'Brien
January 27, 2008
 One of our favorite mommy bloggers, Meredith O'Brien, visits to dish about our two favorite topics - television and politics. From Gossip Girl, Friday Night Lights and Dirty Sexy Money to Cashmere Mafia and Hannah Montana, we talk about new shows and old favorites - and what effect the writers' strike will have on the rest of the season.
Links Mentioned:
TV Guide's Strike Chart
Mommy Track'd "Friday Night Lights"
Select your candidate
Where to find Meredith
Meredith's Pop Culture/TV columns on Mommy Track'd:
Meredith O'Brien - Author/blogger/journalism faculty - A Suburban Mom: Notes from the Asylum
A Suburban Mom: Notes from the Asylum
Boston Mommy Blog
Mommy Track'd columnist
Huffington Post
Parents and Kids columnist
University of Massachusetts Journalism Program
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Growing Up Online
January 20, 2008
From Club Penguin and WebKinz to MySpace and Facebook, kids today are growing up online. If you are listening to podcasts, chances are good that you are relatively tech-savvy. But many parents today have never made a friend online, chatted via instant message, or even sent a text message on their cell phone. If you are not familiar with the latest technology, how can you know what your kids are up to? This week we talk with Rachel Dretzin, producer of the upcoming Frontline documentary "Growing Up Online," about the potential risks, realities and misconceptions of the Internet. It's not just strangers we need to worry about. In many cases, it's the "friends." Watch the entire documentary Tuesday, January 22 at 9pm, on PBS. Or stream the video online at pbs.org/frontline.
Links Mentioned:
Check out Frontline's preview site
Read more about Rachel Dretzin
Visit Frontline's parents' portal
Facebook pictures lead to parents' arrest
Get familiar with Facebook and join our Manic Mommies Group
Create your professional identity at LinkedIn
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Real Simple Cleaning (2nd try)
January 14, 2008
 You can hire someone else to do it for you, but unless you're lucky enough to have Alice from the Brady Bunch living at your house, it's likely you're cleaning at some point every day between work, dropping the kids at school or day care, and making dinner. Join us as we chat with Real Simple Magazine's Deputy Editor Lesley Alderman about ways to simplify this thankless task and learn some new uses for old things. Did you know a lint roller works wonders for dusting lampshades? We also announce the winner of the Real Simple Cleaning book. Ten listeners are receiving copies of Real Simple Family. Check our web site for the winners.
Links Mentioned:
Real Simple: Life Made Easier
Cleaning supplies Real Simple loves
Quick cleaning solutions
The definitive cleaning schedule
Method cleaning supplies
Seventh Generation cleaning supplies
Microfiber cleaning cloths
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Real Simple Cleaning
January 13, 2008
You can hire someone else to do it for you, but unless you're lucky enough to have Alice from the Brady Bunch living at your house, it's likely you're cleaning at some point every day between work, dropping the kids at school or day care, and making dinner. Join us as we chat with Real Simple Magazine's Deputy Editor Lesley Alderman about ways to simplify this thankless task and learn some new uses for old things. Did you know a lint roller works wonders for dusting lampshades? We also announce the winner of the Real Simple Cleaning book. Ten listeners are receiving copies of Real Simple Family. Check our web site for the winners.
Links Mentioned:
Real Simple: Life Made Easier
Cleaning supplies Real Simple loves
Quick cleaning solutions
The definitive cleaning schedule
Method cleaning supplies
Seventh Generation cleaning supplies
Microfiber cleaning cloths
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Argue So Your Spouse Will Listen
January 06, 2008
Ever have one of those spats with your significant other that's left you wondering how can I love someone so much and still be so infuriated by him (or her)? Psychologist Sharon Morris May, author of How to Argue So Your Spouse Will Listen shares the tricks to fighting right and explains what's going on in our brains when we lose our cool.
Links Mentioned:
Buy Sharon May's book on Amazon.com
Read Sharon's bio
The KidzBop World Tour
Watch The Medicated Child, Tuesday, January 8 on PBS's FRONTLINE
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Making and Keeping Your Resolutions
December 24, 2007
Once the end of the year chaos has subsided, many of us will TRY to start the new year by clearing out the mental and physical clutter and making resolutions we might actually keep in 2008! With all you HAVE to do, how do you find the time and energy for the things you WANT to do? The mommies chat with our life coach Sharon Teitelbaum about mapping your plan for success in 2008—whether that means a new job or simply maintaining a clutter-free zone on your kitchen counter—Sharon tells us how to get started. We also announce the four winners of our Scholastic giveaway. Wishing a Happy New Year to all of listeners and their families!
Links Mentioned:
For more from Sharon, visit her website
Sharon recommends wives read Good Husband, Great Marriage
Top Ten New Year's Resolutions
Revolution Health offers online tools for expert advice for keeping resolutions.
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Gift Guide
December 16, 2007
With just about a week to go until Christmas, Erin and Kristin talk about gifts: those to give, those we'd like to receive, and what Santa's bringing to our homes this year. We're also joined by Mary Alice Moore from Scholastic who talks about the ABC's of selecting books for children.
Links Mentioned:
Erin likes to shop online at Delight.com
For your public radio fan: the NPR map
For your environmentally-conscious friend (or for yourself): Envirosax reusable shopping bags
For the woman who loves to cook, this vintage kitchen set from Anthropologie
A hostess gift any hostess would be happy to receive: a personalized soap and dish set from Anthropolgie
For your spouse or partner, especially if he or she travels: the Quiet Comfort Head Set from Bose
For your handyman: the GRABIT damaged screw remover
For your children: the Scholastic book of the month club
For clients, consider gifts that give back: Dancing Deer's Home Sweet Home treats and the Philosophy tree house
For yourself of your BFF: a subscription to Real Simple magazine
If all else fails, you can always buy your loved one a star!
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Mom, What's for Dinner?
December 09, 2007
It's a common refrain in homes throughout America and many the manic mommy will tell you the dinner hour is one of the most challenging times of day. Putting something healthy on the table quickly is one thing. Getting your young kids to eat it is another. Hear what the Meal Makeover Moms Liz and Janice have to say about feeding your family and learn some practical solutions for getting more healthy foods into your child's diet.
Links Mentioned:
Visit The Meal Makeover Moms website
Buy The Mom's Guide to Meal Makeovers on Amazon
The Meal Makeover Mom's use Mom's Best Naturals cereal
The Divacast
Addicted to Race podcast
For Immediate Release podcast
We're watching Gossip Girl
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Preventing Pregnancy Loss
December 03, 2007
For millions of women in America, pregnancy loss is a painful reality that comes with few concrete answers. If you or someone you know has suffered a miscarriage, you'll want to hear this week's interview with Darci Klein. The author of To Full Term: A Mother's Triumph Over Miscarriage, Darci has drawn on her own experiences with repeated pregnancy losses to develop resources for women frustrated by outdated standards of care and the medical system's overly prescribed explanation: "It's bad luck."
WE HAVE THREE COPIES OF THIS BOOK TO GIVE AWAY. We will give them to the first three people to leave a comment here about the episode.
Links Mentioned:
Buy Darci's book on Amazon
Visit the book's website
Visit Darci's website
Read Erin's review of Darci's book on Gather.com
Read about Lovenox
Read today's USA Today article on how to communicate with your doctor
A shameless plug for the PBS health series Erin works on
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Are We There Yet?
November 18, 2007
The holidays are upon us, which means moms and dads are preparing for - or dare we say, dreading? - family travel. The Manic Mommies are joined by Tracy Gallagher, Travel Channel expert and manic mommy of three, who has tips for every family - whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile.
This episode of Manic Mommies is sponsored by General Motors.
Links mentioned:
Travel Tips at Hanes.com
Tracy's web site
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Escape 2007
November 12, 2007
 Come along and experience the 2007 Manic Mommies Escape in Newport, Rhode Island. We recorded this episode during Saturday's Mom U. sessions and spoke to some of the moms who joined us as both speakers and guests. If you couldn't join us, this might make you feel like you came along. At least for little parts of it!
This episode of Manic Mommies is sponsored by General Motors.
Learn more about Smiling Kids
Research charities on Guidestar
Find out more about the Direct Selling Association
Lisa's web site
Arbonne's Web site
Read Adena's blog
Shop for a new handmade bag at My Nina Bags
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Flex Fuel and Step Families
November 04, 2007
 Two shows in one this week as the Manic Mommies talk to Mary Beth Stanek, GM's director of environment and energy about driving "green." Then it's time for our monthly manic mommy profile as we meet Catherine, an engaged mom of two who shares with us the realities of divorce, blending families and the excitement of marriage the second time around.
This episode of Manic Mommies is sponsored by General Motors
Links mentioned:
Divorce resources on iVillage
Kids Turn
Divorce Support
Divorcing Daze Podcast
Too Good To Leave, Too Bad to Stay
Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce
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Elizabeth Edwards
October 28, 2007
 The Manic Mommies get political! This week Erin was given the opportunity to interview Elizabeth Edwards, wife of presidential candidate John Edwards. During their conversation Erin and Elizabeth discussed John's housekeeping skills, Dafur, healthcare and motherhood. Elizabeth also shared what it was like to tell her children she had cancer, her public battle with breast cancer, and her decision to keep campaigning (with her children) despite the disease and mixed public opinion.
This episode of Manic Mommies is sponsored by General Motors
Links mentioned:
Register for the Escape!
John Edwards 2008
Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers by Elizabeth Edwards
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I Was A Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids
October 21, 2007
 Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile, co-authors of I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids, join the Manic Mommies to talk about the myths of modern day motherhood. Can we shatter the perception of the perfect mother once and for all?
This episode of Manic Mommies is sponsored by General Motors
Links mentioned:
Register for the Escape!
Buy the Book on Amazon
I Was A Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids
True Mom Confessions
Breakfast Strata Recipe
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Paging Dr. No
October 14, 2007
 You swore you were not going to work on the PTO fundraiser this year, yet, once again, here you are: making customized name tags and emailing parents in grades K-8. This week the Manic Mommies chat with Dr. Susan Newman, author of The Book of NO, to learn how two little letters can add up to a lot more quality time for you. Just say it with us now.
This episode of Manic Mommies is sponsored by General Motors
Links mentioned:
Register for the Escape!
The Book of NO
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Restless Virgins: Love, Sex, and Survival at a New England Prep School
October 06, 2007
 The Manic Mommies are joined by Abigail Jones, co-author of the new book "Restless Virgins", the riveting real-life story of a group of seniors at Milton Academy, a prestigious New England prep school, which was rocked by a sex scandal in 2005. Abigail and the Mommies discuss popularity, pressure, and the changing landscape of teenage sexuality today. This is an important conversation, but may not be something you want to listen to with small children around.
This episode of Manic Mommies is sponsored by General Motors.
Links mentioned:
Craft Fair in Vermont
Between the Lions
Milton Academy
Milton Academy in the news
Restless Virgins (web site)
Restless Virgins: Love, Sex, and Survival at a New England Prep School
Restless Virgins on WBUR
Gossip Girl
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Stuff We Love
March 04, 2007
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