Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 116 Monday August 1st, 2011

Ooooooh Musing Mommies Listeners!! The Musing Mommies, Kim and Dawn are back this week with vigor as we discuss hot topics of the week – Back To School. Can you believe it’s almost time?? We are already out shopping for school supplies and thinking about what to pack for lunch! Tune in as we discuss our experiences with hunting down the plastic, two pocket, bradded, YELLOW folder and all the other ridiculous things our precious ones need to be ready for the new school year.  You’ll be glad you did!

Until next time,

~Dawn and Kim

Last Year’s School Lunch Epi | BTS 2010 | BTS 2009

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Email: Kim or Dawn (at) musingmommies.com
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Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 104 Monday April 25th 2011

Happy belated Easter, Good Friday and Earth Day MuMo Listeners!!! Kim and Dawn sincerely hope you all had a wonderful, joyous holiday weekend filled with friends, family, love and good food. In honor of Earth Day, this week the Musing Mommies Kim and Dawn talk about going green. Listen in as Kim gives us some interesting facts and reasons we should all try to do what we can to protect our planet and our bodies. This week, Kim also shares her special segment with some things she geeks out about! Then, to wrap it all up in a neat little bow, Kim and Dawn debate both sides of a controversial school lunch issue.  You don’t want to miss it!

Until next time,
~Dawn and Kim

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

LINKS |A Geek and His Wife|Podcast Answer Man | School of Podcasting|Our Everyday Earth|The Daily Green|Tree Hugger|Flusher|Zoom H2

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 77 Monday September 20th 2010

We are now almost a month into the school year and the Musing Mommies podcast thought it would be a great time to check in with our local mommies and see how the year is going. This week, MuMos Kim and Dawn chat it up with Julia, Christina, Shannon and Gina about the highs, the lows, the lunches, the pick up lines and the interesting observations on how life has changed.

Listen in and see how your experience compares!

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

LINKS|Bento lunches|Breakfast ideas|

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 76 Tuesday September 14th 2010

“We can’t all leave a prestigious background or lots of money to visit our children, but we can leave them a legacy of love” ~Naomi Rhode

“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” ~Albert Pine

So what is your Legacy, MuMo Listeners?? This week, MuMo Kim leads the discussion with her thoughts on her legacy.  As a topic near and dear to the Musing Mommies’ hearts, we try to further explore how our lives are influencing our children and those around us. Is it about relationships? Is it about building something tangible to leave behind?  What drives your purpose on this planet and what do you hope to leave to the next generation?

Listen in to our thoughts, and please, leave us a comment with your thoughts so we can get to know you better.

OH! – and if you hear something pitter pattering about, it’s just Dawn’s 2 yr old helping us with the podcast. Please forgive the added distraction.

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

LINKS|Inks Lake|round table invite

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 73 Monday August 23rd 2010

The Musing Mommies Kim and Dawn survived day one of back to school, with some tears, some frustrations and only one broken limb. I’d say that is a success!!

So, in honor of long days and little sleep, the MuMos decided to do a podcast Q&A.  Listen in as we answer questions on everything from our favorite go-to meals to where we would live if we could live anywhere. This is definitely a show you don’t want to miss!

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

LINKS|The Because Show|

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 72 Monday August 16th 2010

Well MuMo listeners, it’s that time again.  School is starting and the kiddos will be out of the house Monday – Friday (for most of us).   5 days a week of getting up early, 5 days a week of waiting for the bus or dropping off and picking up, 5 days a week of pencils and paper and learning.  But that also means, 5 days a week of school lunches!!

What do you do? Do you pack the lunch or let them buy their lunch? This week the Musing Mommies Kim and Dawn talk about packing lunch and give our listeners lots of ideas for keeping it interesting and somewhat healthy.

And we make sure to find a way to incorporate cream cheese in wonderful, yummy ways! (would you expect anything less?)

The titles says it all. Give us a listen!

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 71 Monday August 10th 2010

Ok, you’ve refilled your anti-anxiety meds, you’ve stocked up on chocolate and you’ve had your massage and mani/pedi.  You are ready for Back to School!!

Oh wait – no, that’s not how we do it.  Or is it?

How do you get ready for Back to School? Well, here in the Austin area, school starts up in 2 weeks.  And this week on The Musing Mommies, Kim and Dawn talk about gearing up for sending the little ones off.  Listen in on our preparation, and let us know what your back to school ritual is by leaving us a comment below.

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

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Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 66 Tuesday July 6th 2010

Hey there MuMo Listeners! How was your holiday weekend? The Musing Mommies Kim and Dawn had a great holiday full of lots of excitement and fun! This week the Musing Mommies Podcast is about a little of everything. Kim has some great product reviews, Dawn introduces you to a funny new blog and both of the MuMos give you the scoop on the new movie, Eclipse.

One of the weekend’s events sparks a conversation about talking to your kids about college. Tune in to find out how Kim and Dawn feel about grades, planning and future aspirations for themselves and their children. We’d love to know how you feel about the subject, so leave us a comment if something speaks to you!

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

LINKS|Dawn’s Banana Bread Recipe|Backbone Chiropractic|myexwifesweddingdress|Yoshi Blade|Mascara|Facial Powder

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Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 60 Monday May 17th 2010

The Musing Mommies have been discussing the topic of schools a lot lately, and with both of us having small children, we aren’t quite yet into the thick of the homework and standardized testing pudding.  However, it is still glaringly obvious that there is an imbalance in the school system, and this week we are so excited to be speaking with the director and creator of an amazing documentary, The Race To Nowhere.

Join Kim and Dawn as they learn about this fascinating side of the school system that no one talks about and what we can do as a community to promote change.

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

LINKS|Race To Nowhere|Skinnytaste.com|TwilightSeriesTheories|2GodChicks

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Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 45 Tuesday January 26th, 2010

Wow, January has really flown by! This month we have cleaned out the clutter, organized our homes and ordered our lives! Can you believe it?!? Everything is perfect now, so sit back, kick your feet up and have a nice cool drink on us!

*cough* uh, yeah.

This week the Musing Mommies Kim and Dawn wrap up their January series on Organization.  Would you believe it, our work isn’t done yet?! Now is the time to start planning for the rest of the year.  Listen in as the MuMos talk about schooling options, spring break planning and summer camps. Oi vey!

Also, Kim and Dawn give you some great tips this week on organizing and promoting your blog. YES!

You know you need this valuable information, so find a quiet moment to sit down with your girls.

Until next time,
Kim and Dawn

LINKS Austin Family Magazine|Smitten Kitchen|NaBloPoMo

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Hello girls (and any guys out there)!  I’ve been looking forward to coffee and chat today.  Thanks for stopping by and checking in on us!

I must say that this week has been a pretty good one!  Last weekend was nice an quiet with DH coming home Saturday from a business trip and then hanging out with him.  We missed him while he was gone.  Monday the MuMos had an awesome interview with Julie Kenner, author of many books but most know her for her demon hunting soccer mom series!  If you are interested in our podcast with that interview I invite you to scroll down or click here: Episode 26.  It was so much fun to get to pick her brain about writing and being Mommy at the same time.  There’s a lot that goes into it that I didn’t know about.

The rest of the week has gone fairly smoothly.  With DD making the all school musical, Willy Wonka Jr, I’ve had to rearrange our after school schedule. It’s all worked out well so no complaints there.  It’s really weird having her at school until 5 a few days a week.  But I think this will be a great learning experience for her. I hope she does well when it comes performance time.  I hope my stage fright hasn’t passed on to her.

I have a birthday celebration to attend this weekend for one of my close girlfriends and it’s going to be a great night!  I hope she has a great, wonderful, fantabulous, birthday!  Happy Birthday Shan!

I’ll be checking in on the rest of you all and I hope you all have a great weekend!

~Kim

Hey there Company Girls!

I’ve had a pretty good week here too.  Lots of photography work, and awesome interview with Julie on Monday night and good times with the kids.  I have been tending my fall garden and I just discovered today that I have little tiny black beans and lima beans growing!!! yay!! I am so excited – the neighbors probably thought I was crazy squealing and jabbering on like a little girl to the plants in my back yard.  I get so nutty when I see baby veggies growing…and yes, I talk to my plants. (hangs head in shame)

Next week I am off to Houston again to photograph newborn twin girls and I am beyond excited!! The traveling is going to make the whole week crazy, but I am too thrilled for the opportunity to care.  I love what I do! And, since the holidays are just around the corner (yes, yes they are!) I think I am pulling out the Christmas music.  yup.  I am one of “those” people! lol

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a fabulous week! Thanks for stopping by!
~Dawn