Heart Filled Holidays Podcasts

Today we're looking at changing things up! In the opening segment we're talking about what to do when there's something in your life that you dread. We'll have an example and a couple ideas on what you can do about it. Then we're bringing in Angie Mozilla for a round table chat about the ruts in our life. We all have times when we feel stuck or where we aren't getting the results we want. Listen in as we explore this and discover a few identifiers that can help show us when it's happening. We'll also be chatting about upcoming holidays including a few tips for one day that can add to both your safety and your happiness. And we'll cap it all off with our weekly trip to Christmas Corner.

One of the greatest joys in life is also one of the greatest stresses - parenting. Whether you're getting ready for a big event or trying to get through a simple day, raising kids can be a challenge. This week we're taking an honest look at what happens and how we can experience stress free parenting. Erin Kurt is joining us to talk about "How to Parent Without Having to Yell, Bribe or Nag" and I'm certain we'll be able to pick her brain and get some of her fabulous tips. We're also taking a peek at Mother's Day and that annual conundrum of enjoying your day while also honoring and celebrating the other moms in your your life. And in Christmas Corner we are keeping Erin on the line to talk about creating connection with simple traditions!

Garage sale season is upon us! On today's show we'll chat about how these events can make our lives better. And joining us for this week's interview portion is an amazing guest, Barb Tobias. Barb is the Thrift Talk Diva and the author of the book "Tossed and Found". Barb joined us in December last year on our holiday medley show. She talked about thrift and gave us a whole new view of getting a great deal; from Christie's Auctions to your neighbor's garage sale, Barb shared the beauty of thrift. On that show she shared ideas for finding treasures and creating amazing holiday décor, today we're talking about garage sales: how to maximize the fun and the finds. In Christmas Corner we're talking about making gifts for others including how to think outside the "me" box. Join us live in the chat room during the show to ask questions or share your comments and we'll get those on the air.

Food and stress are two integral parts of every celebration yet they often don't work well together. This week we'll take a look at overeating and binge eating. Joining us for this conversation is Ellen Shuman of A Weigh Out. She'll help us explore the role stress plays and talk about triggers as well as how to determine whether you have a problem and if you need help. In Christmas Corner we'll continue talking about stress but we'll be taking a look at some simple ways to curb holiday stress. So stay tuned for the whole show ‘cuz you don't want to miss a thing!

Money matters in our life. No, money doesn't create happiness but not understanding it and not having a plan for how to spend it can certainly cause unhappiness. This week we're addressing common concerns as well as tips and strategies for using it wisely to add to your joy. Our guest this week is Belinda Rosenblum, a CPA and wealth expert who will cast a bright shining light on our finances and simple things we can do to enhance what we have and turn over bad habits. She'll share the three A's and why they will make or break your financial success plus many other tips for avoiding those financial hangovers. And in Christmas Corner we'll take a peek at having fun at Christmas without breaking the bank. From decorating to gifts to parties there are simple tips and strategies to keep you on track. We'll get things started and look forward to hearing your ideas too!

Clutter and disorganization costs us time, money and energy even as it undermines our happiness. The simple act of being able to find what you need when you need it saves time and frustration. Being able to sit down and relax without feeling like you have to put things away gives you peace. And feeling like you can invite friends and family over without having to spend a month clearing out clutter and cleaning whatever was under the mess is priceless. This week we're taking a look at simple strategies for organizing our lives and our homes. Angela Cody-Rouget, founder of Major Mom household organizers, is joining us for a first-hand look at the simple things that get us organized and keep us humming along.

This week is all about spring! We're talking about fresh starts, Easter and more. It's a full hour of just you and me delving into the things that make our lives easier, better and happier. I'm giving you a sneak peek at Fresh Start Magic then we'll move into Easter. We'll cover tips for celebrating this glorious holiday including ways to cut back on candy without complaints, decorating for a season over a celebration, and the cutest little bunny cupcakes ever. And, of course, we'll pop on over to Christmas Corner where we'll chat about ways to make the upcoming holiday season easier and more fun (and I'll give you a hint: it includes having fun now and this summer).

The perfect wedding is something everyone wants. Today’s show shares ideas and inspiration for making sure your wedding is something you’ll treasure forever. Cornelia Powell joins us to share the importance of rituals in creating your wedding. She’ll share tips for the bride as well as her close friends and relatives. And in Christmas Corner we’re taking a look at that first Christmas for the newlyweds; how to design a celebration that honors both of you and your traditions.

Ever wonder if your marriage could be better? Well the answer is yes AND it can happen easily. We'll explore the topic of anniversaries. Then Dr. Terri Orbuch joins us to share surprising truths from her research study on marriage; showing us the simple ways we can create true happiness and a long relationship. Then stick around for Christmas Corner where we'll chat about ways to make Christmas with your spouse better.

Times change, people age and suddenly you may find yourself in new territory. Whether it's a parent, friend or grandparent you may suddenly be visiting them in an assisted living facility or nursing home, or they may have care-takers in their home. This change in environment can affect our celebrations and the way we interact with these loved ones. This week we'll take a look at things we can do to keep the love alive and enjoy every moment no matter where our loved ones live. In Christmas Corner we'll take a peek at gift giving. When it comes to the older people in our life gifting can become difficult. Don't stress - there are some simple ideas you can take and run with which show how much you love them while respecting their wishes.

Kids are amazing and there's nothing we love more than putting a smile on their face. Throwing a party is always a great way to do that! Whether they're six or sixteen, kids love the fun and food that comes with these events. So this week we're talking all about kids' parties! Those wonderful, exciting, hair-raising events that half of us love to throw and half of us dread. Either way, we're going to have great tips for creating events that are fun to host, great for the kids, and (hopefully) no-stress for you. We have Jennifer from Passion-for-Parties joining us and she's got terrific ideas that you guys are going to love. In addition to being the go-to gal for all things party, Jennifer is a wife and mother of four so she'll have time saving tips and ideas for making things run smoothly.

Have you ever had the realization that you're living your life the way other people want you to? That you're doing a great job of filling roles like spouse, parent or employee but not really being yourself? When you have this realization there are common issues that come up and simple ways to handle them. Angie Mozilla is joining us to talk about this mindset as we take a look at you and your fulfillment. She'll be talking about "Caging Our Big Green Parrot", "Embracing Our Inner Einstein", and "A Long Run at 9000 Feet" because, whether you're planning a family holiday or redeisgning your daily life, knowing how to handle these typical obstacles is your path to having it all.

Kids and holidays go hand-in-hand. Celebrating with children always seems to make things sweeter. They love with abandon, celebrate with glee and show us the path to true happiness. They are often times the reason we celebrate and they are more than happy to join us. AND...family life can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Trying to plan a party with kids who are being unruly or testing the limits can push our over-worked selves to the brink. Trying to juggle and balance all the activities and commitments of everyday life with the added tasks for creating a celebration can feel like it's not worth it. So can we enjoy our celebrations? Can our holidays really be filled with joy? Find out as we chat with Erin Kurt, an author, coach and mom who lives and teaches about stress-free parenting. We'll get an inside peek at her family, her parenting, and their celebrations. And along the way we'll get some valuable tips and advice from someone who's been there and done that.

In honor of Valentine's Day and the one year anniversary of Heart Filled Holidays Radio we are bringing back one of your favorite guests, communication authority Lisa Giruzzi. Lisa was the very first guest on Heart Filled Holidays and she's coming back to talk about love and relationships, including looking at the secret to having an extraordinary Valentine's Day. Lisa will be sharing her three tips for enjoying this special day and letting us know how we can go beyond the flowers and candy to create an extraordinary relationship. Listen in live and you can ask questions in the chat room plus you'll hear an exciting announcement.

The next big holiday on the calendar is Valentine's Day. We all love having a day to celebrate love and to experience a little romance; but the real gift is a solid relationship you enjoy the other 364 days a year. So on this show we're talking about the whole shebang! including how to balance everything from head to heart to hormones. Our guests, Lori and Bob Hollander of Relationships Work, will be sharing their insights with us. We'll chat about everything so be sure to tune in for amazing ideas and terrific insights on enjoying Valentine's Day and every day.

Color has an amazing effect on everything around us. Join us this week as we look at the miracle of color, including using it on ourselves. We all love to look our best. Whether we’ve spent an afternoon getting beautiful or we need to run out the door sans makeup, we want to feel good about ourselves. And when those special events roll around it is more important than ever. Our guest this week knows what a difference color can make in how we look and feel and she’s designed a system that makes looking and feeling gorgeous absolutely foolproof! She’s Jill Kirsch and she’ll be sharing her insider secrets with us as we explore color in our clothes and makeup.

One of the wonderful things about a great celebration is going over it again and again. And that means we photograph them. The age of digital cameras and video recorders means we all have photos coming out of our ears. Sorting them and putting them into some kind of usable format can feel daunting. Never fear! Cathi Nelson, professional photo organizer is here to help. Cathi will be sharing some of her hints and tricks for crawling out from under the pile and creating some terrific albums. And if you still don't see a path out or you just want some help she'll be telling us about a new profession that can save us from our digital nightmare.

After a season of planning, organizing, giving and going it's time to take a deep breath. Today's show will be a chance for you to do that. So grab a cup of tea, relax and join us as we discover ways to enjoy ourselves more and increase our happiness by taking care of ourselves. We'll be looking at some fun ways to take care of yourself as well as why and how you can go easy on yourself without becoming horribly self-indulgent or selfish. Our guest is Kristin Neff. Kristin is an associate professor and a leading authority on Self-Compassion. She's the author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind and she's joining us today to give us a different perspective self-compassion, self-esteem and happiness.

The new year is here and resolutions abound. Join us as we take a look at the truth about New Year's Resolutions including strategies for success and ways you can dump the guilt. Then stay tuned as we look forward to another new year, the Chinese New Year. We have Kathryn Weber, feng shui consultant, author, and creator of the #1 feng shui ezine joining us. She'll share the inside scoop on Chinese New Year; what it means for us and the best ways to prepare ourselves and our homes.

Today's show is our ‘Hearth and Home' episode where we're talking about creating homes and adding the warmth of home to your celebrations. Last December I had the privilege of meeting a woman who is on a mission to create that for a lot of kids who don't have one. It's an exciting dream from an amazing lady who will share her story with us. We'll also be talking about New Year's resolutions including how to set yourself up for success. And, in Christmas Corner, we'll look at the truth about scaling back for the holidays.

Today is all about birthdays and blessings. While the holidays take up most of our attention at this time of year, sometimes a birthday happens in the midst of it all. Listen in as we talk about some simple ways to keep that birthday special. We'll also take a close up look at the blessings of a handmade holiday. We've talked quite a bit about making your own presents or even decorations, but why would you do this? Why would you spend the time, especially if you're not ‘crafty?. On today's show we'll talk about what happens, the unexpected blessings you may experience when you go this route. We'll wrap it all up with a chat about the 12 Days of Christmas including a look at how you can make your celebrations last for more than one day.

Today's show is a bit of a medley. We're touching on holiday birthdays because we all know how those can add a certain flair to the season:) We'll also talk about cleaning the house, thrifty decoration, the 12 Days of Christmas and more! We have a really fun guest today. Barb Tobias is the Thrift Talk Diva and she'll be sharing some fun ideas for creating a warm and welcoming home you'll love to entertain in - and she does it all for pennies on the dollar! Barb grew up on a farm, later lived a life of privilege including being a runway model. When she lost it all she learned to dress and decorate in the styles she loved for prices she could afford. Now it's all fun and games and you won't want to miss her story or her advice so be sure to tune in!

This week we're talking about the rules, making them and breaking them. We're chatting about some of the common issues like "Do I really have to send Christmas cards?" and "Who do I invite?" It's equal parts etiquette, dreams and reality, all mixed together to create your wonderful holiday season. Sharing secrets with us for using etiquette to enhance our family gatherings is Carey Sue Vega. She's a mom and an etiquette expert who understands how and when to use the rules and when to bend them. She'll be sharing some of her tips and stories to help us have a brighter holiday.

This week we're talking about our kids. We'll be looking at ways to shape their expectations, tips for keeping their focus, fun activities to do with them, and ideas for helping both us and them enjoy all our celebrations more. Joining us is Blythe Lipman, author of 'Help! My Baby Came Without Instructions' and host of the ‘Baby and Toddler Instructions' radio show. She'll be sharing ideas for confident parenting while planning and enjoying our celebrations. Plus she'll share her answer to the number 1 questions parents ask so don't miss out!

This week's show is all about you and the warmth and wonder you bring to your holidays. This isn't just about crafts. We'll be chatting about all things homemade; from scents to gifts to decorations to atmosphere - we'll cover it all! Joining us with her own special magic is Nikki McGonigal, creator of Nikki in Stitches. She'll be talking to us about handmade holidays with ideas that add love and your special touch to your celebrations. Her new ebook titled 'Handmade Holidays' is chock full of great ideas and amazing inspiration for adding your own special touches in a way that make a celebration uniquely yours. We'll chat with her and she'll share some of that inspiration with us.

Our last look at Thanksgiving traditions with a few fun ideas, a special offer for listeners, the Christmas Club and plans for Black Friday whether you shop or not! And Jon Patch of Talkin' Pets Radio joined us for some fabulous conversation about those furry, feathered, and scaly critters we all love. We chatted and also shared some tips for celebrating safely and lovingly with pets.

Thanksgiving, gratitude, stress-less holidays, stress-relieving techniques and a visit from Beth Bracaglia, all on today's podcast. Listen in as Beth shares 8 simple tips and one essential truth for easing the stress this holiday season. Find out what's new at Heart Filled Holidays and more!

This week's show kicks off with a look at a fun fall or Thanksgiving activity that you can use starting today to grow your thankfulness and maintain your focus on what's important. Then three of the co-authors of A Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts join us for a warm and wonderful chat about their marvelous book and meaningful holidays. We peek at a couple stories and delve into ways to make your holidays warm and cozy.

Last Monday was Halloween so we chatted about Halloween superstitions, tips and more. It was also the last show in our series on communication. Lisa Giruzzi joined us once again to share her insights and to let me pick her brain. She told us why communication is the key to getting what you want and answered our questions right on the air. Then we popped on over to Christmas Corner to talk about gifts and traditions. Join us for a fun and informative show!

Green Halloween, alternatives to Halloween, great gifts to buy and make, inspiration and a visit from Kathleen Ellis! What a show. Terrific ideas and inspiration to help you celebrate Halloween and all your other holidays. Kathleen Ellis joins us to talk about a life of total beauty and the wonderful event Your Beautiful Holiday. Don't miss it!

This week we're going to be dealing with dough. No, we aren't baking cookies, but we'll do something just as sweet. We're going to talk about money and how to handle it so you can enjoy your holidays. For some expert advice, we have Hollis Colquhoun joining us. Hollis is a financial expert, author of the award winning book Women Empowering Themselves: A Financial Survival Guide, and a martial artist. She'll be sharing her wisdom along with her financial self-defense strategies and I'll be sharing some tips and tricks I've found or used myself.

Holidays are amazing and fun but they take planning and preparation, and Christmas is no exception. In fact, people spend more time preparing for Christmas than for all the other holidays put together. So this week we're going lighten the load by sharing tips, techniques and simple strategies for making that easier both now and in December. We started out with a look at Halloween and other upcoming holidays. Then we were joined by Lane Jordan, author of the much anticipated book 12 Steps to a More Organized Christmas and Holiday Season. Lane shared her insights on things we can do now and throughout the Christmas season to help us stay focused on the true meaning of the holiday and not get caught in the time management traps that are just waiting for us.

Join us as we talk about our teens, how to celebrate with them so they become engaged and we all enjoy ourselves. Our special guest is Nicole O'Dell mother of 6, author, and host of Teen Talk radio. Nicole joins us to share her insight and help us find the path that fits us and our teens.

Next Monday we're back to beauty again but with new topics and a different spin. We'll discuss looking good and feeling good, that's feeling good inside and feeling good about how we look on the outside. We'll be learning tips and tricks for feeling better for the holidays and everyday. As a special treat Jennifer Robin, author of "Growing More Beautiful" will be joining us to take an inside look at being beautiful. Jennifer has a unique perspective and uses her artist's eye to teach us how to see things in a new light. She'll share her thoughts on how we can look and feel beautiful along with some holiday tips.

This week we got healthy and happy. We took a look at simple, fun and easy ways to improve our health (even during holidays and special celebrations) and to stay happy. We even found a way to let the advice of ‘eat, drink, and be merry’ help keep us healthy. One of the greatest challenges for Moms is putting a dinner on the table day in and day out that is healthy and doesn’t instigate a round of whining. That can be especially challenging when you are busy planning a special event or preparing for the holidays. But there is good news! The Meal Makeover Moms, Liz Weiss and Janice Newell Bissex, have solved that problem for us, and Liz joined us on the show to give us amazing advice and super simple tips for getting out the unhealthy fat while adding nutrition still whipping up something the whole family will love.

It's bling time on Heart Filled Holidays! This week we're going to have a great time talking about fun stuff including things that make our holidays sparkle and shine. We'll talk glamorous hostess gifts, sparkling conversation, flashy get-aways and Christmas decorations with bling. Then, to tackle our wardrobes, we're bringing in an expert Missus Smarty Pants. Listen in for a dose of holiday sparkle that will make any day shine!

This week's show focuses on etiquette. That may evoke images of formal teas and using the correct fork but we're talking about real etiquette for real people. Join us as we chat about accepting and declining invitations, sticky situations and modern day concepts of etiquette. Listen to etiquette expert and trainer Elena Neitlich, the founder of Etiquette Moms, as she shares ideas on expectations and boundaries and the role they play in our lives.

This week is a Grab Bag show where Sandy spends the entire hour with you covering a variety of topics. Today we covered happiness, expectations, simple gift exchange ideas, planning a vacation that leaves you rested and relaxed and more. Tune it for a thought provoking hour with Sandy Fowler.

This week's show covers a topic near and dear to my heart because it's something that brings so much happiness to so many women - simplification. This is a fabulous tool for enjoying our life with less stress and less frustration. Join us as we look at tips and techniques for easing the stress and increasing the joy by making things easier. Beth Bracaglia, CEO of Simply Organized, shares her ‘Top Ten Tips to Simplify Your Life'. She covers all the bases with tips and ideas that are sure to lighten your load.

This show is all about gratitude. This is the second show in our Holiday Business series where we talk about things of interest to business owners. Whether you work part-time from your home or run a medium sized company you’ll want to tune in. We looked at ways to strengthen and grow your business while staying happy and enjoying your own holiday season. Lori Saitz, owner of Zen Rabbit, joined us to discuss ways we can use simple gratitude to grow our business and increase our bottom line. So be sure to let your friends and associates know about this special broadcast.

This week's show is all about the gift and challenges of ADD/ADHD. We're looking at the stress, the fun, possibilities and solutions. Joining us for this special episode is Margit Crane. Margit coaches children, teens and families and has ADD herself. She'll be busting myths, sharing insights and giving us strategies and tips so you won't want to miss this! Whether you have a child or spouse with ADD or you have it yourself you're sure to find a nugget in this show.

This week's show is all about you! We’re talking about who you really are, what you really want and how to get it. Vanessa Wesley, co-author of Your Essential Whisper, joins us to enlighten us on what this whisper is, how to find it and follow it so you can lead a life that feels right to you with less stress, more energy and more joy. Then we wrap things up with A Healthy Christmas: 9 Simple Tips for Reducing Calories and Promoting Fitness During the Holiday Season.

This week’s show is all about beauty. We’re talking about beautiful holidays, a beautiful you and a beautiful life. Kathleen Ellis was the inspiration for this show. Kathleen specializes in lifestyle design where she walks us through creating and enjoying our inner beauty, outer beauty, and surrounding beauty. I’m happy to announce that she’ll be joining us on the show to give us her unique perspective on creating and living a totally beautiful life.

This show is all about our kids! We talk about the real blessing of children and 4 Rules for Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns in Your Kids. Plus Kristin Beltaos joins us to share her tips for keeping your kids safe while still enjoy your celebrations when handling childhood food allergies.

This week is all about Christmas; from ways to have summer fun that makes for a better holiday to gifting and saving strategies. Christmas in July is a prime time to do a little prepping and planning while we have fun and enjoy our summer too. So we're spending this hour talking about Christmas, ways you can make it better by having fun now, interesting ideas for gift wrap, plus tips and ideas for doing simple things now that make December better.

This week we're talking about you because you are the person who can have the largest and fastest impact on your happiness for the holidays and everyday. We'll be talking about how you determine your own happiness with simple tips and strategies for being happier more often. Carla Wynn, The Mindset Diva, takes a deep dive with us on and shares some strategies for shifting your mindset including her 'Take 5' technique. Then we pop on over to Christmas Corner to take a look at how you can use your mind to create a happier Christmas.

Take a look at the upcoming holidays along with some simple tips for enjoying your 4th of July a little bit more. Then join us as we explore the creative nature of communication with leading communication authority Lisa Giruzzi. Lisa explains how our creativity affects our ability to communicate and to get what we want. She gives us tips for turning things around so we can avoid common struggles and have happier holidays and everydays.

A quick peek at the upcoming holidays including some ideas for celebrating Fathers' Day and then on to our interview with Therese Skelly. This interview is designed for business owners who want to find that sweet spot where you are doing what you really love, what you're really great at, and putting out in the world through your business. Therese Skelly provides an incredible, energizing, 40 minute interview with insights and the $64,000 question you must ask yourself.

Join us in a conversation about creativity. Look at some different ways to celebrate some of the upcoming holidays as well as creative solutions to some common Christmas problems. Listen in as our guest, Drew Emborsky, talks to us about creativity; what it is, how we can tap into it and how we can use it to make our celebrations and our life better.

What better time to look at memories than Memorial Day? This week’s show explores ways we can create more memories as well as the relationship between memories and traditions. Join us as we look at interesting and creative ways to use memories to add more joy and meaning to our holidays and our lives.

Since creating and enjoying holidays involves other people that means we need to talk to them. This week we'll be looking at some when, why and how to do that. We'll even bring back noted communication authority, Lisa Giruzzi, who will explain why "It's Not What You Say, it's What They Think it Means. Effective communication is way more about listening than speaking, and more precisely it is almost entirely about the listening of the person or people to whom you are speaking. Join us as Lisa shares strategies for helping people to hear what you are saying and avoid those pesky miscommunications that cause stress and heartache.

With summer racing toward us at breakneck speed it's time to get ready for vacation. Whether you're spending the summer at home, traveling, or visiting family and friends, summer is a great time to relax, have fun, grow relationships and even create better Christmas holidays. On this Monday's show we'll be talking all about summer vacation. Our guest, Lori Irwin, will be joining us to share the new Summer Vacation Planning Guide being distributed through Virginia Saves. We'll look at finances, fun and family opportunities. Then, in Christmas Corner, we'll be talking about leveraging our summer fun to have a better Christmas.

This week we'll be pulling back some curtains and peeking at the things we often times don't really notice. We'll be looking at "unseen gifts", things that help us, make us happier, healthier and more peaceful. We'll look at benefits that happen behind the scenes as well as ways to capitalize on these gifts. Our guest, Beth Buelow is the Introvert Entrepreneur and she'll be shedding some light on what it means to be an introvert so we can do away with the myths while discovering the gifts and strengths of introverts as well as discovering how "innies" and "outies" can easily co-exist.

This week's show is all about feeling better, from the inside out. We'll be tackling the issue of stress, how to recognize, use it and turn it around. Not only will we give you ideas and tips to use yourself, we're bringing in an expert to shine a light on stress in our children's lives as well. Dr. Charlotte Reznick will join us and tell us specific techniques we can use to help our kids reduce stress, sleep better, and feel great.

This Monday we're kicking back and talking about how we will spend our time off! We’ll kick off the show with some ideas & tips for staycations then Angie Bryant will join us to talk about the ins and outs of travel. We’ll be talking about traveling with kids what to do when you have to leave them behind. We’ll talk about logistics and tips as well as our attitude and mindset. Then we'll pop in to Christmas Corner to take a peak at how travel can affect our holiday.

It's a green show today! From Earth Day to entertaining to Christmas we'll be talking about all things green. And, since getting ready for an event takes time, energy and money, all of which we would all love to conserve, we'll take an inside peek at how you can just that. Gina Murphy-Darling a.k.a. Mrs. Green is joining us to teach simple strategies for entertaining with beauty, ease & grace that just happen to easy on our planet too.

Today's show is all about communication! Kicking off we'll talk about the power of words as well as taking a peek at the upcoming holidays. Then our guest, Lisa Giruzzi, will talk to us about those moments when we really wish we had just kept our mouth shut but instead we find ourselves back-pedaling and trying to make amends. Lisa Giruzzi, a leading communications expert, will be giving us the inside scoop on this phenomenon, why it happens, how to handle it and how to keep out of hot water in the first place.

This week is all about magic, money & mindset from the upcoming holidays to making giving a meaningful part of our Christmas holidays. Kate Sanner, founder and CEO of Vivacity, will join us to discuss Making Room for Magic in Your Life

We're kicking off the show with a look at the month of April and the upcoming Easter holidays. We'll be talking about how to use our 'Why' in planning our holiday so we can truly enjoy every moment. Then we'll find out how to use forgiveness to get unstuck & enjoy our lives more with advice from life coach, Michele DeVille. We'll wrap things up in Christmas corner with some fun & cool things I found to make memories and have fun.

A jam-packed show that celebrates women! Taking a look at why we are amazing and what we can do for ourselves to stay that way. Guest Shelly Rachanow gives insights from her life and from her books, inspiring us and encouraging us with her wit and wisdom.

Chances to have fun and make a difference abound in the week ahead. Take a look at some fun and interesting ways to celebrate. Then get some fun, down-to-earth advice on raising happier, healthier kids from Brenda Nixon. Brenda reveals our most common parenting mistakes and tells us how to fix them. Wrap it all up in Christmas Corner with a look at traditions; the good, the bad and the stressful. Find out the two things you can do with your traditions that will diminish stress and create a fabulous holiday.

Get great tips for not just staying on track in your financial life, but also find out what to do when your spending has jumped off the tracks. Michelle Matson, author of 'Rich Chick: the 9 Must-Have Accessories Every Girl Needs to Create Financial Confidence, Independence, and Freedom… the Smart Way' shows us how investing can help us enjoy our life today while still preparing for our financial future. She shares some simple strategies for handling the spikes in our spending and also ensuring the future we want. In Christmas Corner discover ways to give those special and unique 'handmade gifts' whether you want to make or buy them.

Are you living in a step-family? Do you struggle to help everyone bond? Are you wondering how to set up your holidays and special celebrations so everyone enjoys them? Get the answers from Mark Hundley, counselor, author and speaker, as he shares his special insights into living in a family "on the blend".

As the holidays rolled around at the end of the year Vivienne found herself in uncharted water. The kids were growing up, people were scattered and her traditional celebrations were threatened. Listen in as Vivienne shares the strategies she used to not only salvage her holiday, but to love it!

Discover the keys to having better relationships and to enjoying family gatherings like you never have before! Discover the biggest barrier to great communication and the simple steps to turn it around from communication expert Lisa Giruzzi.