Episode 66: Do You want to be a Go Getter?

Thanks for listening! As usual, plenty to jabber about and we are thrilled to connect with you!The big takeaway from this Eppy, besides the Big Breakfast Buffet, is we LOVE being Moms! Happy Mother’s Day!We discuss what it means to be a Mom. Have parenting styles changed, sure. Is it time to get rid of the “death glare”, probably. Is being a Mom the best job, yes yes yes!!We also let you in on: Laura’s family continues to ponder candy…do you like Peeps? Believe it or not, Laura cooked up a cute but embarrassing moment. Is life getting back to normal?And what does “Put your own air mask on first” really mean? Do you agree with us?

4 Maj 202232min

Laura and Jean create a halo of happiness in Eppy 61!Ready for a treat? How about chocolate cake in a pumpkin? Or the latest “fancy fruits”?Jean shares her latest food hack- creating her own specialty coffee-cola drinks. #FoodhackA well-deserved shout-out goes to: United Way of Summit & Medina's Imagination Library. Congrats for mailing more than 1 million books to children. #BeautifulOhioLaura vacations in sunny Palm Desert and visits Joshua Tree National Park. The joy of the endless breakfast buffet prompts Jean and Laura to consider their food and weight issues. (Plus, ….Laura…you know A WHOLE LOT MORE HAPPENED! )Thanks for listening. Our next podcast eppy will release in a jiffy. How long is a Jiffy??

20 Apr 202232min

6 Apr 202231min

Laura ventures to Chipotle and Sam’s Club. What could possibly happen? Is she the subject of gossip at the grocery store??Do you have a “Chipotle fork“?Jean is closing her rings, trying out the “Point and Call” habit, and baking bread. Do you have a favorite cookbook? Laura recommends the “Barefoot Contessa“.Of course, there are the usual calamities galore, as shared by our friends Beth Ann and Jessie Cahalin. (Jessie’s mishaps involve hunky firemen and a positive twist!)TLDR???

23 Mars 202231min

Laura sizes up “Shrinkflation”. Products may be getting smaller, but honey, don’t shrink your joy!The Boomer sibs love to talk! Especially about “our week”. But “We Don’t Talk about Bruno”When are you too old to shovel snow in #BeautifulOhio?Jean suggests a romantic getaway for Laura in Sugarcreek, Ohio! Will they have “champs”?Plus: Wordle to the rescue, Christmas cleanup, Trix and an exciting Bins update!

9 Mars 202232min

Snowflakes, Olympics (Curling!), and the Super Bowl Half-Time Show all fascinate Jean and Laura. Wordle continues to intrigue all generations. Laura shares some helpful tips. Remember “Atomic Habits” by James Clear from an earlier pod? Jean spies the book from the Lazy River and Laura dives in and explains how to manage good habits and bad habits. (The sisters don’t have bad habits…)Jean highly recommends a new Podcast, “The Inspiration Podcast with Adele“ and Laura introduces us to “Fit Strong Women over 50 PodcastLaugh with us as Jean reveals embarrassing, so-funny-you-laugh-and-cry stories, as reported on Twitter. If you have a crazy- embarrassing story let us know by messaging us on Twitter or Facebook.

23 Feb 202232min

SHOW NOTES:Calamities may abound, but we continue to be blessed. We ponder old and new ways to love others and ourselves each day. Laura is keen to share a new book. In "Enough Already!", beloved actress, Food Network personality, and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli reflects on life at sixty and beyond. How can we learn to accept ourselves?Jean shares her attempts to "Be Content" paired with "May the most that you wish for be the least that you get."How about on Valentines Day, we show love to each other and ourselves! Ohio shout-outs to Jeopardy star, Amy Schneider! Well done!Finally, if you are looking for something to read, would you be interested in a 900 page book? Wanna try Dune?

9 Feb 202231min

Whether or not you pick or stick to resolutions in the New Year, Laura and Jean suggest you aim for - #PositiveBoomerLiving.  All generations can walk together on the Sunny Side of the Street. When you do things out of love- life is never work.  So what are the sisters doing these days? Tune in!

26 Jan 202231min