Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 135 Monday December 19th, 2011

‘Tis the season to be ____? Jolly? Grumpy? Generous? Festive? What kind of mood do the holidays produce in YOU?

This week on the Musing Mommies Podcast, Kim and Dawn take on the Holiday Spirit.  What does it mean? Do we all fall under it’s spell? And if not, how do we get there?

And what does it have to do with Dawn’s balls and Kim’s lips? Tune in to find out!

Until next time,

~Dawn and Kim

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LINKS- Zuppa Toscana | LIPS |

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 128 Monday November 1st, 2011

 Cool moms, hover moms, helicopter moms, trendy moms, hippie moms, granola moms, working moms, sahmoms – there are many names and many ways to parent our children. But what if you are…

The Mean Mom! :-O

This week on the Musing Mommies Podcast, Kim and Dawn ask the question, “Are we mean moms?”  Find out what we think about some parenting styles and how we compare.

Plus, Kim leads an informative discussion about 2 food-related documentaries she recently watched, and her feelings and reactions to them both.  Listen in to find out yet another possible way to live a healthier lifestyle.

Until next time,

~Dawn and Kim

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LINKS: Candy For Soldiers Facebook | Fat Sick and Nearly Dead | Food Matters |

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 105 Tuesday May 3rd 2011

Roses?

Cards?

Candy?

What are you doing for your mom for Mother’s Day? Do you even know what Mom wants? This week the Musing Mommies, Kim and Dawn are talking about Mother’s Day, and what will really make them smile. Perhaps it’s a vacation to Tahiti, or maybe just biscuits and gravy in bed after sleeping in. Tune in to find out!

Until next time,
~Dawn and Kim

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Email: Kim or Dawn (at) musingmommies.com
Voicemail: 213-280-532

LINKS|Bookperk|Gorgeously Green|

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 98 Monday February 28th 2011

Everyone loves a Quickie, right?!? You can have them in the morning, at lunch time, in the evening, really any time at all. And when you are done, you will feel better, look better and even burn calories!

Wait, what are you thinking about??? We are talking about health, eating and exercise, baby! Get in shape, stay healthy and make choices that positively impact your body and your mind.  This week the Musing Mommies, Kim and Dawn are talking to the one and only Quickie Chick, Laurel House!

Tune in to hear how this do-it-all fitness and health guru and super cute Chick stays fit and healthy, just a few minutes at a time.

Until next time,

~Dawn and Kim

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Email: Kim or Dawn (at) musingmommies.com
Voicemail: 213-280-5327

LINKS|Quickie Chick|Quickie Chick FB|Your Shape|Exercise TV FB|

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 87 Monday November 29th 2010

Hey there Musing Mommies listeners! Are you a penny pincher? Are you a tight wad? Are you a saver? Cheap? Thrifty? Do you scrape the last little bits of toothpaste out of the tube by prying it open and scooping it out? Do you rinse out the last of the coffee creamer from the container with hot coffee and pour it in your cup?

Just me? Oh, ok.

Listen in this week and discover if MuMos Kim and Dawn are really frugal, and how that works into the holidays and gift giving.

Until next time,
~Dawn and Kim

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Email: Kim or Dawn (at) musingmommies.com
Voicemail: 213-280-5327

Holiday Food 2010 Podcast Project participants:

The Because Show with Jerilyn, Susan & Amy “Like your friends in real life, but funnier”.

Naptime Radio Heather and Kate ‘keeping parents sane and entertained”.

Cooking With The Moms with the Meal Makeover Moms Janice and Liz.

K ‘n A Chat Cafe Two overworked, overstressed, overachieving moms, Kristin and Anamarie.

Two Fit Chicks and A Microphone the healthy living podcast with Shauna in Scotland & Carla in Texas.

The Stephanie and Greg Show Comedy talk radio show from married duo Steph & Greg.

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 69 Monday July 27th 2010

We are now entering the home stretch of summer – vacations have been had and school supplies are out in the stores. Shoot, you can even find holiday decorations sneaking out of their summer slumber and gracing the store shelves with their temporarily quiet presence. But even with everything seemingly winding down, there is still something we can all enjoy for at least a couple more months.

Summer Food!

Vegetables and fruits are at a peak right now! Keep your house cooler by bypassing the oven and grilling outside instead. Cool off with a tall glass of fresh brewed iced tea.

This week the Musing Mommies are talking about summer foods.  And more importantly, Kim and Dawn are so excited to team up with an amazing set of bloggers and podcasters to talk about all the great things summer can bring. After you listen to us, please check out some of the amazing folks from the list below!

And, enjoy your summer!

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

SUMMER FOODS PODCAST AND BLOG PARTICIPANTS:

• Cooking With The Moms itunes | blog
• The Because Show itunes | blog
• PFD Podcast itunes | blog
• Two Fit Chicks & A Microphone itunes | blog
• The 2GodChicks itunes | blog
• The Actor’s Diet blog
• Jacky Hackett blog
• The Upstart Kitchen blog

LINKS|Mommy2BAustin|

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 42 Monday January 4th, 2010

Happy New Year Musing Mommies!

It’s the first show of the year, and Musing Mommies Kim and Dawn are looking to start things off right.

Except, Dawn is sick. boo!

Ok, so the MuMos had to Skype their show this week, because MuMo Kim is afraid of a teeny little germ.

But that’s ok, because the Musing Mommies are dedicated to bringing you a show every week, no matter the issue.  This week Kim and Dawn discuss their goals for the year.  The theme for 2010 is Organization! Listen in as they discuss their goals and plans and how they are going to make it all work.  And make sure to fan the Musing Mommies on Facebook, so that you can participate in our daily challenges!

Start your 2010 off right too, by tuning in to the Musing Mommies Podcast!

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

LINKS Hugo Natural Lotion|Birds & Bees|Potato soup|Oregano Oil|Burt’s Bees|

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Welcome girls! I’m tired. I could and would sleep for a long time. This week has done me in.  Let’s go back to last week shall we? Friday night was our Musing Mommies Cookie Exchange and holiday party.  We had a wonderful group of gals join us for some snacking and chatting.  It was a great start to the weekend. We had more cookies than we could handle. We also had more snacks than we could eat because MuMo Dawn tends to go crazy when making food for parties! But I’m not going to complain cause it was all yum!

Sunday was Party with my girlfriends, we ate, drank, played Pokeno (which I ended up winning the last pot), and KARAOKE!!! It was a blast.  But DH went outta town for 3 days so I was single mom and let me tell you it wears me out. I’m not used to it and I hope it never becomes a permanent thing.

This week was the last week of school until Jan 4th.  We had parties, Christmas programs and piano recitals! I was busy this week. Tonight we’re going to go see the trail of lights which is a tradition. It should be fun.

I hope you all are having a great week/end. Be Safe and Merry!

~Kim

Hey there Company Girls!
Well, my week wasn’t near as busy as Kim’s, but I am still exhausted – does that count?   The cookie exchange party was a blast, as was the other party Kim mentioned. I spent this week finishing up client orders, delivering prints and creating my own personal holiday card.  I got it in from the printer yesterday and I think it turned out great.  Is no one sending holiday cards this year? So far we’ve only received 1.  Maybe everyone is getting them out late like me.

So what kind of holiday card do you like?  Pictures, no pictures, year-in-review letter written by the dog or just a typical holiday greeting? Signed or not signed or does it matter?  I am curious to your preference!

Hope you have a great week and a wonderful Christmas! May Santa bring you everything you desire!

~Dawn

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 36 Tuesday, November 23rd, 2009

It’s time to throw the diet out the window, pack the skinny jeans away for a while and get into the holiday season.  On this week’s podcast, Musing Mommies Kim and Dawn talk TURKEY!

…and everything else Thanksgiving.

Get out your stretchy yoga pants girls, Turkey day is upon us! It’s time to listen in because the MuMos have all the information you need to get your holiday started right.

Until next time,
Kim and Dawn

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Spaghetti with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes ala The Pioneer Woman!

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
1 14.5 ounce can artichoke hearts (quartered or whole), drained
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste
1 pound thin spaghetti
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives or other herbs

Cook spaghetti till al dente. Drain and set aside.
Melt olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Stir and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and chicken broth. Add salt and pepper to taste (do not undersalt!) Cook over low heat until heated through, then turn off heat.
Place drained pasta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan. Pour sauce over the top. Add chopped chives. Toss lightly to combine and coat; add a tiny bit of reserved pasta water if sauce seems too thick.

This was taken from The Pioneer Woman’s website HERE there are great step by  step instructions there WITH awesome pictures.

I thought this dish was a VERY tasty easy and crowd pleasing one.  The kids ate it up and I even had it for lunch the next day and it was still just as good maybe even better

*I used half and half instead of Heavy Cream.  It didn’t get as thick as the pictures on her site did.

I give this recipe 5 out of 5 stars!!!

~Kim

Last night was Halloween. Dawn and I and our families went to a party hosted by our very own Julia from Little Austinite. We had a blast! There was lots of food and goodies, plenty of kids, an awesome neighborhood for trick or treating, a bounce house, a TV outside for the UT game viewing and to top it all off a fire pit for fresh made s’mores! It was AWESOME. The kids had a great time as well as the adults. The kids fell right to sleep when they got to bed.  I fell right to sleep when I got to bed

Thank you Julia for a great time!!!

Don’t forget that today is your last chance to enter our October giveaway!!! So scroll down and get your entries in!

~Kim

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 32, October 27, 2009

Hey there MuMos! The Musing Mommies are back this week with another exciting podcast!

This week Kim and Dawn take on 2 things that go hand in hand; like peanut butter and jelly, cake and ice cream, cinnamon and sugar, hamburgers and french fries…(I see a food theme here)

This podcast is about Pumpkins and Challenges!!

???

Maybe we should rethink that “going together” thing.

Ok, so they don’t exactly go together, but ’tis the season for both, right?  With exciting announcements, to-die-for recipes and personal reflections, this is a show you don’t want to miss.

Get your notepad out and get ready to jot some ideas down. This Musing Mommies podcast is loaded with tons of great info and opportunity for personal growth.  (and we don’t mean “growth” on the scale….or do we??) You’ll have to listen to find out!

Until next time,
Kim and Dawn

LINKS Pumpkin Nook|Mom Advice|Pioneer Woman

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