The Momma Moment

Final Episode - Leftover Love

The final episode of The Momma Moment show, with a small feature from 'The Dad' in my life! The most important thing I want you to take away from this show is that being a successful and happy mom really...

Best Books of 2023

This episode is LOOONG! But here are the cliffs notes! Books that have ** were not described in today's episode, because I couldn't ramble on any longer than I did!! Links are provided only so you can read a review...

Improving Our Gift Giving - Our Self Help For December

Join me for a quick chat about ideas to up our gift giving game this holiday season! 

Key Phrases For Our Relationships

Taking a quick look at some specific phrases to use in communication with our spouses and childrens for the most successful conversations.   The 9 Phrases from today's show comes from this article. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/07/harvard-psychologist-if-you-use-these-phrases-your-relationship-is-more-successful-than-most-couples.html?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm;_medium=social&utm;_source=facebook%7Cmain&fbclid;=IwAR27hLrxpQnAcG35oPk06HAiT_I_fbwQseEw-bJeylHciat45ypKxAad_xM Thank you to Dr. Cortney...

A Quick Look At Gratitude

Taking a look at increasing how we feel and show gratitude, just in time for Thanksgiving! Here is the full description of the Iceberg of Gratitude as mentioned in today's show:   Sansone & Sansone (2010): "Often when we consider...

Judgements We Made Before We Were Moms

Let's laugh at ourselves a bit as we reflect on judgements we made or the things 'we'd never do' before we were moms! 

Improving Cooking Skills - Our Self Help For November

Self Help for November is IMPROVING OUR COOKING!! Let's get ready for the holidays by leveling up our skills in the kitchen!  Here are a couple links for items mentioned in today's show.    3 Helpful Knives: https://amzn.to/479iGU1   Knife...

Happy Halloween - Spooky Books & Scary Movies

Happy Halloween! Here are some Spooky Books and Scary Movies to get us in the Halloween Spirit!!   Books: Behind Closed Doors https://amzn.to/49b8JqW   Stillhouse Lake https://amzn.to/49dlh0Y   Sadie https://amzn.to/3tSeHNk   Watching You  https://amzn.to/40e8Xta   Classics that are Books &...

Celebrating Our Un-Perfect

Letting go of false or unrealistic expectations for ourselves and starting to feel joy in all that we accomplish every single day. 

Parenting Books For All The Ages & Stages

Glad you came to check out the books mentioned in today's show! Please leave the show a rating or review while you are here!      Parenting Books:   The Whole-Brain Child https://amzn.to/3ZJSfSl     What to Expect The First...

Best Cell Phone Apps

Thanks for coming to check out the notes for today's show. Please leave a rating or review while you are here!   Best Cell Phone Apps Fall 2023  LastPass - Helps you stay on top of all your passwords/logins ...

Improving Our Sleep Habits - Our Self Help For October

Kicking off each month this semester with a self-help topic and a challenge to improve ourselves in one area of life. This month we take a look at sleep habits and see if we can start getting better Zzzzs! Stop...

When Your Wardrobe Needs Change

Seasons are changing. Time for a little closet cleanout and prep for Fall with a few new additions to our wardrobes. 

Worries, Stress & Anxiety

As the school year get's busy, maybe you are noticing higher stress levels for yourself or increased worries in your children. Today we take a look at the differences between worries, stress and anxiety and what we can do to...

Let's Chat About Wine!

Join me for a quick chat about wine. We'll look at selecting a new wine for the first time or getting out of your comfort zone (aka rut!) and finding an inexpensive wine that doesn't skimp on the flavor. Links...

Cell Phone Habits - Our Self-Help for September

I'm starting off each month this semester with a self-improvement topic. Today we take a look at cell phone habits (err addiction in my case!) and see how we can make some positive changes.

Goals For The New School Year

Today is our first day of school in Houston! Time to get our minds right for starting a new school year! Let's look at some ideas for new goals we can set for ourselves and our families to better our...

Summer Lovin Series - August

Here are the links and details for some of the things mentioned on today's show! Please leave a rating or a comment while you are here!  Books: Hidden Pictures (Rekulak) https://amzn.to/3QO9BLx   Before I Fall (Oliver) https://amzn.to/45itRt2   All The...

Summer Lovin' Series - July

  Here are links for a few of the things we are lovin' in July! More details in...

Summer Lovin' Series - June

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series June Edition! Here are links to check out a few of today’s mentioned items:   Books: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise (Oakley)  https://amzn.to/3Jyg8VY   The Cabin in the Woods (Alderson) ...

Introducing The Summer Lovin' Series

Taking a break from weekly episodes this summer and straying from our original 4 week topic schedule. Instead I hope to bring you occasional episodes of The Summer Lovin' Series where I can share things TheMommaMoment is lovin this summer....

Travel Tips

Some of you have already started summer and some of us are counting the final days of school! To help us get ready, today will will talk about all kinds of travel tips that can help make your next trip...

A Mental Health Check In

Before we jump into the craziness of summer vacation, let's do a quick mental health check in!

Pet Peeves & Mindfulness

Join me for a quick laugh about pet peeves that drive us crazy and a very brief look at using mindfulness strategies to not let them ruin our day.   From the Episode - Here are the descriptions of 2...

Conversation Starters for Kids/Teens

We know our children have a lot to say, but sometimes we need help getting them going. Today we'll look at conversation starters that can get the whole family chatting. 

Summer Reading Lists for Moms

Summer Reading Lists aren't just for kids! Whether you are putting them on hold at the library or organizing your kindle, it's time to select some lighter books for the warmer months that are coming our way.     EMILY...

Fast Meals To Avoid Fast Food

It's 5:00, there's no plan for dinner - don't panic! Let's chat about some ideas for meals that can be prepared very quickly on the busiest of days. 

A Closer Look At Apologies

The art of apologizing is something developed over time and impacts all of our relationships. Join me for a very brief look at apologizing and I hope you will start to give more intentional thought to the words "I'm Sorry"

Neflix Family Time

Give your screen time limits a break and use Netflix as a way to spend time and connect with your kids! Here are the specific shows mentioned today: **Don't forget to give the show a rating or leave me some...

Favorite Amazon Finds!

I am super excited to tell you about these great Amazon items!!  Before you shop - PLEASE take a moment to leave a review of the show if you can!   Here are the links for all of today's items: ...

Memory Strategies for Mommy Brain - Updated!

Let's chat about organzing our brains and remembering ALL THE THINGS! Updated this morning after a glitch occurred in the original episode! Sorry folks! ;)

Memory Strategies for Mommy Brains

Let's chat about organizing our brains and remembering ALL THE THINGS! 

Best Marriage Advice

One friend said her best advice was 'Don't Do It'! Kidding of course! Join me today for a quick chat about the best advice we can receive and pass on for successful marriages. 

Our Kids & Their Phones

Let's Get This Party Started!

Holidays, Birthdays or for no reason at all - let's talk all about party ideas!

Getting A Handle on Meal Planning

There is nothing worse than 5pm without a plan for dinner. Let's get you going with a plan to make sure that doesn't happen! 

Friendships in Motherhood

When I was a Daisy in Girl Scouts, we sang "Make New Friends, Keep the Old, One is Silver and The Other Gold!' Let's revisit all of this as we prioritize friendships in our motherhood years. 

Kids and Money

Chores, Allowance, Debit Cards and More! Let's chat about kids of all ages as they earn and spend money.

Episode 2 - Learning To Read In My 40s

Whether you love to read or hate it - this episode is for you! Books have changed my daily life in the past 5 years and I must tell you all about it! 

Episode 1: Finding That Moment

Don't think you have time for a podcast?? I'm going to help you find it! Seriously, I feel so strongly that you take a moment for yourself today and I'm going to highlight all the parts of the day where...

Intro to The Momma Moment

Get an idea of what this podcast is all about!