Heart Filled Holidays

Today is our ‘Getting the Holiday You Want' episode. We'll be kicking things off with some ideas and tips for Halloween and for fall. Then we'll be joined by Lisa Giruzzi who'll be chatting with me about how our thoughts, our conversations and the way we approach communication can change everything about our holidays. And then we'll wrap things up in Christmas Corner where we will be talking about The Christmas Ostrich and if we have time we'll chat about some gift ideas to buy or to make.

As we get ready for Halloween we're looking our fears in the face! From not-so-spooky Halloween costume ideas to elegantly creepy displays we're talking about the scary, the cute and the practical. Our guest, Jill Salzman, serial entrepreneur and creator of Founding Moms, is talking to us about our fears and how we can move past them. She'll share a bit about her story, we'll find out what kloofing is, and then we'll chat about the things that hold us back and how to push past them. And in Christmas Corner we have fun and easy ideas for homemade gifts. We'll even take a sneak peek at one of the Fowler Family homemade gifts for this coming Christmas.

Saving Money - it's something we all love to do. From the thrill of getting a great deal to the delight of seeing our money put to use in the ways we find most gratifying, we find joy and satisfaction in the way we handle our cash. Whether you're pinching pennies because the budget is tight or you just love to save a buck, this show will have tips and treats for you every step of the way. We're talking about ways to have fun on the cheap, Christmas ideas that don't break the bank, and we have an interview with Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com. We'll get her best tips and take an inside peak at the best ways to save money and the biggest mistakes we make.

This week we're learning how to use stress to our advantage. We'll find out why we should be grateful for it, how to truly get it out of our lives (not just manage it), and how to leverage it to create the life we want. Helping us out in this conversation is Leslie Charles, author of Bless Your Stress. With fall in the air it's time to grab our pumpkins and decorate our homes. We'll look at some different ways of sprucing up those orange darlings to add a little interest to our decorating scheme. Since one of the biggest causes of stress during the holidays is money, we're going to take advantage of the fact that it's Financial Planning week and do a little planning ourselves. In Christmas Corner we'll talk about the upcoming holiday and how we can keep it from becoming a financial burden.

Today's guest is Laura Schroff, author of the New York Times bestseller An Invisible Thread. This book is the story of an 11 year old pan handler and a busy sales executive, how they met and what ensued. That story is Laura's, she was the busy executive. Today she'll share a bit of her story and we'll be delving into the ways which that moment changed her life and her beliefs. The title of Laura's book is the inspiration for today's show - Invisible Threads. Besides talking to Laura, we'll look at the threads of happiness, one surprising cause of happiness and a few ways to capitalize on that. Then, in Christmas Corner, we'll talk about invisible threads in our crafts and in our holiday giving.

Today we're diving in and kicking things off with our interview with Heather Tallman, author of the basilmomma blog and host of Around the Kitchen Sink which can be heard right here on Toginet. Heather is a busy mom who loves to cook. She shares great ideas and strategies as well as fun stories that any busy woman can relate to. We'll be talking to her about real cooking in the real world. After our interview we'll look at 5 Ways to Get Into the Spirit of Fall. With September in full swing it's time to start enjoying the new season every way we can. In Christmas Corner we'll be talking about 4 Sanity Saving Strategies for Adding Joy to Your Holiday Season as well as a couple tips for lightening your load when it comes to getting dinner on the table. Join the conversation by leaving a comment on our radio page or on our Facebook page. I'd love to hear about your fall activities, how you deal with feeding your family, or whatever else you'd like to share.

Celebrations, holidays, weddings, graduations and dinners out with friends are all fabulously fun but they all cost money. Sometimes we just want to add a little extra money to our budget or finance something unexpected. On today's show we'll be talking money but in a totally different way. We're not talking to a financial expert, we're talking to a life expert. We're sharing real stories. We'll be discussing ways to add money to your home and the pitfalls to watch our for. We'll find out what Judy did that blew up in her face and learn from her mistakes. And then we'll see if we can twist her arm and get her to hang around for Christmas Corner so we can learn from her Christmas fiasco too.

This week is all about balance. From back-to-school to the balance myth to Christmas we're covering it all! It's back-to-school time and that means a fresh start. If you're a mom then you're likely looking forward to having more time to do the things that are important to you. We'll be talking about how to do that while avoiding the common pitfalls we tend to fall into at this time of year as well as some simple things we can do to make our life happier and more productive (yes, both at the same time!) Being aware and having a few simple strategies can save you from big mistakes and get you where you want to go this year. We have a special guest joining us, it's Life Coach Leah Jantzen. Leah teaches women how to rock their business while rockin' their babies - and she even helps those of us whose babies are way too big to rock anymore. I've worked with Leah before and I've listened to her radio show and I know you're in for a treat. So, unless your life is absolutely perfect as it is, I highly recommend y

This week we're talking about those sweet-n-sour moments or bittersweet moments in life as well those times when life hands you lemons and you choose to make lemonade. From kids going back to school to changing traditions and holiday celebrations we'll look at what happens and what you can do to ensure your happiness. Our guest, Janet D. Thomas knows all about those lemons life hands us. She experienced sexual abuse, clinical depression, obesity and more. After she turned her life around she began helping others to do the same. Today she'll share her story and we'll hear about her book ‘Lemons, Lemonade & Life' which shares a systematic way to nourish yourself emotionally so you can develop a healthy mindset and create the life you really want. Holidays can be filled with bittersweet moments too. Lives change; children grow up, parents get divorced, widows re-marry, babies are born, people move and so much more. All of these things affect our celebrations and they challenge our traditions. So today we'

This week's show is all about bouncing back; bouncing back after vacation, bouncing back after Christmas, and a special conversation about bouncing back after losing a loved one. We have simple tips, ideas and strategies that you can use now to make your life easier, happier and all around better. Bobbi Emel is joining us to have a special conversation about gried. Bobbi is the creator of the Bounce Blog where she shares wisdom for every day that helps us survive and thrive through life's ups and downs. She's a therapist, a speaker and someone who's experienced great personal loss. She'll be joining us today to share her story and to give us insight and tips to move through the grieving process. We'll be asking her the tough questions. We'll ask her how we can handle our emotions, how we get through a day, and how to get through the holidays and celebrations that will cross our path when we're in mourning.

Happiness is something we all want but should we chase it? An honest look at seeking and finding happiness plus ways to bring it into your life every day. Military wife and mom Lori Bell is joining us to talk about her life, her family, their military lifestyle and her dreams. She’ll be sharing her story with us, telling us about her life, her longings, and her mistakes. She’ll also be sharing her secrets for celebrating long distance. If there’s one thing life in the military teaches you it’s how to celebrate when your loved ones aren’t near. Hear her clever solutions to one of life’s frustrations. In Christmas Corner we’ll talk more about celebrating from a distance; ideas for creating fun, making gifts, and creative wrapping options. Be sure to tune in for upcoming holidays, inspiration, and a little Christmas cheer.

Men and women are different - shocking, I know. You actually may be surprised to find out just how different women are though when it comes to handling stress and creating happiness. We'll be taking a look at that with Debba Haupert, founder of Girlfriendology. Debba is an expert on building, sustaining and enjoying our female friendships and letting those friendships enrich our lives. She'll be sharing her wisdom, insight and strategies with us so we can relax, learn and have fun. We'll take a look at the Olympics as it impacts our happiness and we'll pop over to Christmas corner for some great gift ideas and a unique wrapping solution.

The stores say it's time to think about school; supplies line the shelves, uniforms fill the racks, and back-to-school sales abound. That means it's time for moms to do a quick check in to make sure you're ready to kick off a fantastic year. We're taking a look at the three key areas to consider when planning your year and ways to celebrate going back-to-school. Then we'll be joined by Kristin Beltaos and Daniella Knell who'll share tips for parents of children with food allergies. There are definitely things you must do before school begins to ensure a smooth start and a safe school year for your child. And when it comes to food allergies look to these two ladies to make sure you have the bases covered. Then, in Christmas Corner, we'll be taking a look at the one thing you must think about at this time of year so you don't end up with huge stress in December.

Today is all about The Second Time Around --- a second look, the second wedding, and all kinds of seconds for Christmas. It promises to be fun and fabulous including our special guest for the interview portion of the show. We have Stacey Tucker joining us to talk about second weddings. She's the author of Eat, Drink and Re-Marry which she wrote as part self-help book part second wedding guide when she discovered that planning the second wedding was nothing like planning the first. Older, more experienced with more family, friends and entanglements, she had to blaze her own trail which she'll be sharing with us today in her own witty style. Join us for a fun filled hour of insights and second looks at the way we think about things and do things.

This Monday's interview promises to be crackling with energy. I have the pleasure of chatting with Ally Loprete, founder of Our Milk Money, a fabulous tribe of work-at-home parents, and the host of This Little Parent Stayed Home radio show. Ally is joining me today to talk about handling, life, love and parenting when you come from different faith backgrounds. I'm excited to see where this conversation goes because Ally always has incredible energy, a bit of attitude, and great ideas. You don't want to miss this! In addition we have some great shout-outs to share, a bit of hope to provide, interesting holidays coming up, and some fun tips for Christmas Corner. Grab a cuppa, kick back, and enjoy the show!

On today's show we're talking about ways to have a more peaceful Christmas season and a happier life. Lane Jordan is joining us to give us some insights and tips in both of these areas. Lane is an author, speaker and sought after life coach who has written six books helping women to enjoy their lives more. Her latest book, 12 Steps to Having a More Organized Christmas and Holiday Season, is a path to joy during the busiest time of the year. Today Lane will talk to us about happiness, organization and a joy filled holiday season. We'll be taking a look at simple things you can do to make the upcoming holiday one you'll treasure including tips you can use from now through December We'll also be talking about the two special events going on as part of our Christmas in July celebration. First, we're giving away a copy of Lane's book. Get the scoop on the simple entry for this drawing on today's show. Second, we're having a Christmas in July super sale. Sandy is offering a crazy discount on her Snapshot consult

We’re giving the 4th of July a tip of our hat by dedicating today’s show to our military families. It’s our soldiers who have secured our freedom and we’re showing our gratitude to them by dedicated today’s show to them and their families. We’re kicking things off with a great little story and a look at some other fun holidays happening this week. Then we’re diving into stress. Stress is an eternal part of our lives and something we all need to manage, reduce and eliminate from our lives. Judy Davis, The Direction Diva, is joining us to share her story and the surprising things she’s learned about stress sneaking up on us in our lives. We’ll cap things off with our weekly trip to Christmas Corner and a peek at some holiday summer fun, something we’ve never talked about here before.

Join us for an information packed show with ideas for everything from upcoming reasons to celebrate to tips for vacations and simple ways to resolve conflicts. Helping us with this is our very special guest Claudette Chenervert, The Stepmom Coach. Claudette is going to share stepmom secrets with us and even tell us how we can get a free peek at her on-line course "Calming the Storms of Conflict". We'll also take our weekly trip to Christmas Corner where we'll chat about traditions and get some new ideas and tips for maximizing the fun while minimizing the stress.

This week we're in true celebration mode. The whole show is about traditions, rituals and all the ways we celebrate every single day. From holidays to birthdays to daily dinners we're chatting about the things that bring us together, build bonds and make memories. Joining us for an inside peek is author Meg Cox. Meg is a wife and mom who loves to create and use rituals herself. She has spent years interviewing experts about the details of rituals and why they are important as well as nterviewing families on how they use them. She'll be sharing the inside scoop on creating rituals and traditions that bind your family together and carry you through our fast-paced, ever-changing lives. And after our chat with Meg we'll go to Christmas Corner where we'll take a look at how we can make a better holiday through tradition. Share your stories with us via the chat room at www.toginet.com/shows/heartfilledholidays. Just click "Live Chat", give yourself a nickname and join the conversation.

With summer heating up it's time to take a look at your plans, to make sure you get what you want out of life. And the same holds true for summer romance. Remember when you were a teen and the how much fun it was to have a summer crush? Well, you may be all grown up now but still be looking forward to finding love. Listen in as Dr. Terri Orbuch shares her relationship wisdom with us, dispelling the myths and giving us sound advice for finding a lasting relationship. Working from the inside out she'll share the six simple steps to a new and happy relationship based on her findings from a 25 year landmark study funded by the NIH. After our chat with Dr. Orbuch we'll wrap things up with a trip to Christmas Corner. This week we'll take a peek at Christmas in July and all fun and possibilities that brings.