Today's show is all about SUMMER! Stories, Tips, Recipes & Tricks for our Favorite Summer Foods and traditions.
Read MoreSociety and the media often paint today's men as bumbling incompetents, or insensitive jerks with more muscle than heart. There seems to be a cultural shift where women somehow find it okay to denigrate men. That couldn't be farther from our own reality. Join us as we celebrate the men in our lives.
Read MoreJoin our hosts as we talk about designing the perfect summer for your family.
Read MoreA diamond is the strongest and perhaps most beautiful substance on earth. Who would have thought its origin was carbon and its process was intense pressure and heat, then thrust to the earth's surface, followed by the cutting of facet after facet to reveal its sparkle and shine? This is a metaphor for our souls. I call it the Diamond Principle.
Read MoreAll of us have had that moment where we find out that one terrible judgement we made about another woman, couldn't have been further from the truth. Realizing the full weight of what our judgement must have felt like to her can be both heart-breaking and a wonderful teaching moment for us. As women, we are all human. We make mistakes. All of us are going through something that no one else can understand. All of us need compassion and all of us could be a little more compassionate. Hopefully during today's show, we may discover that we don't need to walk a mile in her shoes to understand her heart. After all, we have the same one.
Read MoreResearch shows us that our girls come strong and confident but around the age of 9 or 10 things start to take a downward turn for their self esteem and body image. Why? Because it is then that society stops focusing on ABILITIES and starts focusing on APPEARANCE. Yikes! This takes them into the preteen and teen years with a lower belief in themselves. Feelings of inferiority abound and if not nipped in the bud, things just get worse and worse. So what can we do? Listen as we share 8 tips research shows will help us raise strong daughters.
Read MoreWe've all heard the common phrase and proverb, ""It takes a village"" in reference to the raising up of children. This is true. Parents need the help and support of the entire community as we seek to raise valued children who contribute in their communities. Today we are going to discuss the role of nurturer and a woman's inherent and instinctive need and ability to assist in the raising of the next generation regardless of a biological connection.
Read MoreThere is something special between a mother and a daughter. Our greatest memories, biggest fights, best learning moments, head-butting, love, sorrow and mother bear tendencies are all a part of raising or being a daughter. Perhaps one of the most profound experiences of Mother/Daughter relationships, is having a mother evolve from a parent to a friend. There is nothing quite like the experience of growing older and having children of our own to help us truly understand why our mother's did what they did, the sacrifices the made and especially the acute love they felt for us. Today we'll interview a single mother of three as well as a mother of ten. We'll ask questions and find out what motherhood was like from two of our very own mothers. Special guests: Connie Rose (Kate's mom) and Jane Bell Meyer (Christie's mom).
Read MoreToday we want to give you lots of ideas on how to save your pennies in fun and chic ways. It isn't just about saving money. It's also about breathing life into things that are being thrown away or creating more financial space for my family by saving at the grocery store. Creativity and vision are integral to our souls. Whether you are in a financial feast or famine, finding a good deal is always fun and can fuel your creative side. Join us as we discuss ways to upcycle, find deals, and maximize your dollars. Saving money and being creative has never looked so chic.
Read MoreMoney contains a remarkable power. How we define its power affects our self-esteem, our choices, and our relationships. What kinds of a relationship do YOU have with money? And what could you do better to manage your money-your power? Join our LIVING ROOM discussion, "Why Money Matters" and discover tips and take-aways you can use to improve your relationship with money. Save more. Spend less. Find contentment in imagining your financial future.
Read MoreIn a world where everyone can share their opinion (and often does) it can be easy to get our feelings hurt or worse, we can become offended. Today we're going to discuss how to be unoffendable - even if you feel you have been wronged on purpose. Tune in as we share simple tips and strategies for taking the high road and why it's critical that we do.
Read MoreAs our lives and families become busier, it is easy to forget to look back at those family members who have come before us. The grandparents that have sacrificed for us, taught us, and loved us, are aging and now alone. We don't often consider that it is our privilege to help their golden years glow. Today, we talk about why grandparents are important and the powerful ways we can support and love them. The best part is the love and joy that we will feel as we learn from these amazing men and women in our families. They truly can help further shape and bless our lives!
Read MoreMost of us are grateful for what our parents taught us - for lessons we learned. But along with the good there are mistakes that were made. After all we are human. So how can we learn from the baggage that we carry often from generation to generation? How do we take the lessons, but leave the baggage behind? Today we will discuss perspective, the wisdom of age, the power of forgiveness and letting go.
Read MoreWith marriage getting challenged at every turn, AND with more and more people choosing not to get married, we want to explore the question, "What is an ideal marriage?" The truth is the longer you search for ideal you won't find it. The question you SHOULD ask yourself is "What is the right marriage for US?" What works for one couple, will crash and burn with another. Being willing to find creative solutions and have win-win conversations with your spouse will help you create a powerful and lasting marriage.
Read MoreThe key to successful memory keeping is all about doing one thing -- actually keeping them. With hundreds of memory keeping options out there -- from digital programs and phone apps to amazing paper layouts -- you may wonder where to begin? Does the of recording your family history overwhelm you? Does thinking about scrapbooking seem silly because you're 20 years behind? The Living Room is here to help! Whether it's choosing a scrapbooking program, starting a journal, family history, or doing genealogy, what matters is finding a system that WORKS. So, for all you frustrated MEMORY KEEPERS who drool over the clever and beautiful Pinterest layouts, we're here to help!. We'll share how we approach memory keeping and hopefully inspire you to find a system that works for you.
Read MoreIs forgiveness an attribute or something you attain? Is it easy? Is it quick? Is it definable? In this episode of The Living Room, each host will share her own experience with forgiveness. Join us as we explore the journey of forgiveness and why we believe that forgiveness is the most powerful gift that one can give...to themselves.
Read MoreNearly every bride has something go horribly wrong at her wedding...and with so many details involved, it's no wonder! Most of these mishaps are hilarious—after the fact! Join us for a good laugh as we recount some of our wedding day disasters, and share some of your own with us on facebook! The good news is, in the long run, none of those little details matter at all! What's most important is a lifetime commitment to love, honor and support the man of your dreams. And that promise contains pure bliss!
Read MoreWe can’t go back and change the past but what we can learn from it proves invaluable. An interesting question to ponder is: “WHAT WOULD I TELL MY YOUNGER SELF.” YOU...may not necessarily benefit from the advice, counsel, or warnings you’d give to your younger self...but someone else might:)) Today’s show will include humorous and meaningful introspection from the six, co-hosts from The Living Room as we go back in time to tell our younger selves some valuable lessons.
Read MoreThe Living Room Season 2 begins TODAY with the show entitled "Laugh at Our Expense." Periodically, in The Living Room we like to share confessions and "TLR Fails." Completely un-rehearsed, we never know what each of us will confess. That's what makes us laugh all the more! So, laugh at our expense. Laugh along with us or at us. It really doesn't matter as long as you're laughing.
Read MoreDoes someone close to you suffer from an addiction? Do you want to know how you can help and show love without judgement? Our FROM THE LIVING ROOM addiction show focuses on hope and the healing that can come as we support loved ones through the challenges of addiction.
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