Mominar 048: How To Stop a Chirping Smoke Alarm

Mominar 048: How To Stop a Chirping Smoke Alarm

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There is a chirping or beeping sound coming from somewhere in your house and you have to make it stop! When you hear this sound, it is coming from your smoke or carbon monoxide detector and all it usually means is that you need to change the battery. Good news: It is super easy to do! This Mominar will show you how. Check out my YouTube channel! Like what you see? Subscribe to the Mominars! Want even more? Listen to the podcast!
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HTL 058: It’s Okay To Try Different Things, with Matt Woicik

HTL 058: It’s Okay To Try Different Things, with Matt Woicik

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Today I am speaking with Matt Woicik who wants to let you know that it’s okay to try different things. His own path from architect to computer tech to digital marketing entrepreneur was pretty straight with no real deviations. It turned out well, but he would like to encourage his own children and this audience that it’s okay to try different things. It won’t throw you off a chosen path, and can even enhance it.  If you think you have to be laser-focused to reach a level of prestige and comfort, do so if you find it completely fulfilling. But it is also fun to try out some different things and it will still turn out okay. Everything works out. Make sure you are really enjoying it along the way. If…
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HTL 057: How To Be a Good Parent and Keep Your Sanity, with Adrienne Brown

HTL 057: How To Be a Good Parent and Keep Your Sanity, with Adrienne Brown

Podcast
Today’s topic is about how to decrease stress, how to consciously take that pause before you react to something emotionally or physically, and how to take care of yourself in order to be your best for others. And not just any others. The most precious of the others: your children.  This is going to be a show about parenting. A job worth doing well; you’re absolute best, actually.  In this interview, we will talk about why it is so important, how to be purposeful and present about it, and how to set the intention to be the best parent to your children that you can be.  It is an honor to raise a child and bring that child into adulthood.  And it is definitely a life skill. One that at…
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Story Time 007: Miles of Smiles, by Karen Kaufman Orloff

Story Time 007: Miles of Smiles, by Karen Kaufman Orloff

Story Time
As we begin the halfway mark of 2021, I have a short, sweet little story that is sure to put a smile on your face. Take a break for a few minutes to listen to Miles of Smiles, by Karen Kaufman Orloff. It doesn't cost anything to share a smile with someone and you never know how something as small as that can make a difference in someone else's day. You can see the pictures and hear the story by clicking here! Don’t miss out on more great episodes! SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast You will also enjoy my quick tutorials on my YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the Mominars
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Mominar 047: How To Ask For Help When You Need It

Mominar 047: How To Ask For Help When You Need It

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Asking for help is a major life skill for students of all ages. Many people don't know how to do it, but this is an adulting 101 course that will help everyone. In this Mominar, I give you some tips that I do myself when I feel insecure about asking for help. Stop stressing! Try these processes and get the answers you need. You got this! Check out my YouTube channel! Like what you see? Subscribe to the Mominars! Want even more? Listen to the podcast!
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HTL 056: Problem-Solving Skills You Acquire From Solo Travel, with Kristin Addis

HTL 056: Problem-Solving Skills You Acquire From Solo Travel, with Kristin Addis

Podcast
Today’s topic is apropos as life is returning to normal and people are venturing out again.  We are going to talk about the skills you learn when you travel.  Travel, remember that? As the world is returning to normal, people are ready to get back out there and there is a lot to be gained by world travel. It is a unique education that can provide you with skills that will serve you for life. In this podcast, we are going to talk about some of those skills.My guest today is Kristin Addis. Kristin is the founder of the blog, Be My Travel Muse, which is the most read female travel blog in the world! She has a unique story of how this came about, starting with a one-way ticket to…
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HTL 054: The Importance of a Creative Outlet, with Johnny McLean

HTL 054: The Importance of a Creative Outlet, with Johnny McLean

Podcast
Life is filled with a lot of work, obligations, commitments, and deadlines it seems. It can get very hectic and it is rather easy to fall into a cycle to work, work, work.  Work is good. It is productive and is often satisfying. But it can easily consume your every moment if you are not paying attention and that can lead to burnout. It can happen but it doesn’t have to happen.  And that is what this episode is about. The importance of a creative outlet.  A creative outlet is that something that you really enjoy that allows you to release stress, and which allows you to escape and recharge so you can go back to your day-to-day reality with a better mindset and more energy. My guest is Johnny McLean…
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Mominar 046: No Power In An Outlet? Check the GFCI Switch

Mominar 046: No Power In An Outlet? Check the GFCI Switch

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Let's say you turn on an appliance in your kitchen and it is suddenly not working. Before you assume it is broken, check your GFCI switch. What is that? It is a little step to take that very often solves the problem and restores your power! Check out this Mominar and learn all about it! Check out my YouTube channel! Like what you see? Subscribe to the Mominars! Want even more? Listen to the podcast!
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HTL 053: Skills You Need To Be An Executive Assistant (aka superhero), with Jess Lindgren

HTL 053: Skills You Need To Be An Executive Assistant (aka superhero), with Jess Lindgren

Podcast
I have another episode today for the What Am I Going To Do With My Life Series. In case you are new to this show, every once in a while I will have a guest who talks about possible career choices. I like doing these interviews because you never know what just might resonate with someone. A chance comment can potentially be the answer to a question you might have. So here is another one for you. Are you super-organized? Are you dependable? Are you good with the details? Do you get the job done?  Well, maybe you might consider being an executive assistant? In this interview, I am speaking with Jess Lindgren, who is the right-hand woman for Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income. Pat is a very big name in…
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Story Time 006: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School, by Lauren Child

Story Time 006: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School, by Lauren Child

Story Time
It is the first of the month and I have another special addition storytime for you.  This is one of the story books from the Charlie and Lola series by Lauren Child.  Today's story is called I Am Too Absolutely Small For School. Big brother Charlie helps calm the fears of his funny, little sister, Lola, about the first day of school.  Tell me what you thought of the story? You can hear the stories on the podcast or listen and watch on my YouTube channel. Please make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Need some other quick lessons on basic life skills? Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mominars
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