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The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Three Reasons Why EVERY Family Should Have a Will

billschiffler — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:32:31 +0000

Join us as we talk about the very important topic of having a will. Over 80% of Americans don’t have one. This show will give you three big reasons why you should get one today! Pre-Paid Legal consultant Karine Bucci joins Tracy DeGraaf with some very helpful tips. Grab a pen. You’ll want to take notes!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Do Marketing with a Busy Schedule

billschiffler — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:01:04 +0000

Calling all entrepreneur moms: We have solved your “I don’t have time to market my business” problem with guests Landy and Janet DeField, Synergy Marketing Agency and pros in the marketing industry for over ten years! Listen in and learn how to get rid of that “I can’t do this” feeling! Learn how to get your on-line correspondence organized and how to maintain a consistent marketing message in only five minutes a day!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Work Smarter and Not Harder by Getting Organized – Win the War on Clutter

billschiffler — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:42:45 +0000

Join us as we solve real organizational problems with real solutions from professional organizer and creator of the SmartCut System, Debbye Cannon. She will help you put those piles to rest for the last time. Debbye will help you clear, contain, and continue conquering your clutter!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Mentor Your Kids in the Family Business Part 1

billschiffler — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:01:14 +0000

Ok, moms, so you have a family business….how do you get your kids involved without pulling your hair out? Our guests, Janet and Landy DeField of Synergy Marketing Agency share tips from a decade of involving their five children in their home based business. And, as usual, Tracy throws in some laughter along the way. Stay tuned for Part 2: How to Effectively Market Your Business

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How Families Can Get Affordable Accommodations for Less

billschiffler — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:16:12 +0000

Moms know it can be stressful to take a family vacation. Dale and Michelle Bartlett, Authors of “Have Kids Will Travel” have cracked the code on saving BIG money when traveling. Listen in to their practical tips on how to get affordable accommodations through home and hospitality exchange.

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Beat Holiday Stress and Live to Tell About It!

billschiffler — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:01:02 +0000

Have you ever been so stressed out that you forgot something on the roof of your car. Author, Speaker, Stand-up Comedian, radio host and mother of FIVE BOYS Tracy DeGraaf has…..her Christmas tree! And then she tried to go through a carwash! Listen in as Tracy reads an excerpt from her book, Laugh Anyway Mom and encourages all moms to have a happy holiday without the STRESS!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Motivate Your Kid to Do Stuff!

billschiffler — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:01:34 +0000

It’s human nature NOT to things unless you want to, right? And all moms know that kids have that concept down pat! Join us as Tracy talks to guest Betty Hoeffner, author of Stop Bullying Handbook and
Hue-Man Kind – A Book to End Racism. Betty will help moms to get the family to help around the house and in the long run, she’ll have daughter-in-laws that will say THANK YOU!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Bully Proof Your Kid

billschiffler — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:01:48 +0000

The long kept secret has finally been revealed and grandma was right after all! “Names will never hurt you” as long as you know how to respond to bullying behavior. Join us as author of “Love is Greater Than Hate,” one of Amazon.com’s Top Ten Recommended books for teens, motivational speaker to over a million people, and bullying expert Brooks Gibbs shares practical tips for moms on how to bully proof your kids TODAY! And, check out our Tracy Recommends page for all kinds of neat stuff moms will love!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How Moms Can Learn NOT to Worry About Parenting

billschiffler — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:01:00 +0000

Join us as we hear from Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, contributing expert to the Dr. Oz website. Dr. Hokemeyer shares practical tips for moms that they can do TODAY to help them overcome worry! Listen in and make sure to email Tracy your thoughts of the show!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Take the Stress Out of Selecting Wine

billschiffler — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:10:44 +0000

Join us as wine expert Jeff Armor helps take the guess work out of choosing the perfect bottle of wine for the perfect occasion. No more starring at a wall of wine bottles at the grocery store! Jeff will help even the most novice wine buff how to pick like the pros. And, as usual, Tracy will share a few laughs along the way.

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Shop for An Hour and Eat for a Month!

billschiffler — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 05:01:40 +0000

Join us as we interview expert organizer, Debbye Cannon, who serves up some amazing tips on how to solve that nagging problem all moms face of meal planning! Debbye shares how to get organized to create a master list that will get you in and out of the grocery store in record time and save you money too!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – “What EVERY special mom needs to know about special needs children!”

billschiffler — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:22:25 +0000

Whether you know it or not, someone in your life is living with an invisible disability such as ADHD or a dyslexia. Join us as we share what every mom needs to know about special needs children so that she has greater knowledge, understanding, and compassion! Guest Dr. Kari Miller will share the most important things EVERY mom should teach their children about special needs.

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Overcoming the Supermom Syndrome: How to go from overwhelmed to living your best life!

billschiffler — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 05:01:08 +0000

Join us as we tackle one of the biggest challenges known to Mom….overcoming the pressures of being “Supermom!” All moms feel it, but what do they do about it. Our guest is wellness expert, Debi Silber, author of The Lifestyle Fitness Program: A Six Part Plan so Every Mom Can Look, Feel, and Live Her Best. Debi will share great insights from her own life and the lives of moms she’s worked with on the secrets to loving your life. Debi’s book has been recommended by Jack Canfield, bestselling author and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series as well as Parenting Magazine.

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Live with Less So Your Family Can Have More!

billschiffler — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:01:56 +0000

Does the fact that you are overbooked and over budget leave you feeling overwhelmed? Listen in as Tracy is joined by author, speaker, and founder of Hearts at Home, Jill Savage. Jill is a sought after conference speaker whose mission is to encourage moms. She and her husband Mark are parents of five children and one grandchild and have recently released the book “Living with Less So Your Family Has More.” It’s a practical book designed to help families to experience balance and contentment in their lives by valuing the things that really matter. And, moms, get ready to STOP feeling guilty when you say NO to your kids. Make sure you listen to the entire interview as Jill shares how!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How Moms Can Keep the Whole Family on the Right Track with Choices and Consequences of Anger and MORE!

billschiffler — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 05:01:49 +0000

We all make choices in this world and we have to live with them. Join us as Larry Lawton, a former jewelry thief and ex-convict, shares how to help kids understand the consequences of their choices. Lawton was featured on Huckabee on Fox News sharing his story about spending eleven years behind bars and about what he’s doing now to help keep kids as far from prison as possible. Listen in as Larry introduces his Reality Check DVD program that should be a MUST WATCH viewing for every family in America.

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Have More Money at the End of the Month

billschiffler — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 05:01:04 +0000

Moms are the true “masters of the universe” when it comes to squeezing blood out of a turnip, but these days, it seems like everyone is trying to find more money at the end of their month. Join us as we talk to Lola Wright of www.TotalFreedomForGood.com. Lola had a dream job in the corporate world but she says, she was “successfully discontent.” Then everything changed for her that has put her on a mission to help moms realize that they don’t have to live in financial struggle! And, you will find a link to Lola’s website on the Tracy Recommends Page!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How Moms Can Send Cards and Gifts Quickly and Easily AND for Less $$$

billschiffler — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:01:20 +0000

Often times we are prompted to send a card or gift to someone we love, but we don’t because it’s inconvenient, expensive, or we just forget. Kris Pasquini from Send Out Cards brings the solution with a web-based program where moms can create and send real cards that will arrive in your loved one’s real mailbox (not an E-card, but a tangible card) and for less than you would spend in a store. Kris and her Send Out Cards program is also featured on our Tracy Recommends page where you can link right to her website and learn how to send your own cards.

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – CHEAP VACATIONS FOR FAMILIES:How to go to Hawaii for 5 Bucks!

billschiffler — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:01:24 +0000

Join us as we learn from the authors of Have Kids Will Travel: A family guide to inexpensive travel anywhere in the world – most of it FREE! Dale and Michelle Bartlett are experts at traveling cheap. They’ve taken their entire family of six on worldwide adventures for pennies on the dollar. In this episode, they will share how to fly free, get free or very cheap accommodations, and how to eat for less. And make sure you stay tuned for Tracy’s Tip at the end of the broadcast!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – YOU’RE NOT ALONE! How Moms can get support no matter what you are going through!

billschiffler — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:41:31 +0000

Ever feel like all the other “together” moms don’t have a care in the world while you are the only one struggling? Well, help is on the way! Tami Principe, creator and founder of www.womensrecreation.com, is our guest on this episode, and she shares from her own experience of losing her job that helped her realize she needed to be helping other women. Tune in and be encouraged that other women have been there and done that and are willing to support you right now!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – HANDY HOME REPAIRS THAT SAVE MOMS MONEY!

billschiffler — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:01:41 +0000

Our homes are usually our biggest investment and it literally pays to keep them maintained and in proper working order. This week, we are joined by expert handyman, Steve Gansel of Need A Hand Handyman Services in the Chicago Area. Steve shares his best tips on what to do with clogged sinks, dusty refrigerators, and gummed up garbage disposals! Tune in for plenty of home maintenance tips along with plenty of laughs!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – BACK-TO-SCHOOL ORGANIZATION TIPS (Part 2)

billschiffler — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:01:56 +0000

Professional organizer, Jeni Ozark, joins us for our BACK-TO-SCHOOL ORGANIZATION TIPS Part 2! Get ready to help your kids establish healthy habits for after school snacks, doing their homework and keeping all their stuff in one place! And, of course, it wouldn’t be The Laugh Anyway Mom Show without a few LOL moments.

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – BACK-TO-SCHOOL ORGANIZATION TIPS (Part 1)

billschiffler — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:01:49 +0000

Back-to-school means back to sanity for most moms, but it also means back to schedules, structure, and the dreaded backpacks! Tune in and get lots of tips from expert organizer, Jeni Ozark, on how to make the morning routine run more smoothly. And, of course, our resident Comedian and Mother of FIVE BOYS, Tracy DeGraaf shares a few funny stories about her own morning mishaps! Don’t miss the second part of this series when Jeni comes back to share tips on how to help kids get organized to do their homework!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – SURPRISE! What’s in Your Food and How to Survive It

billschiffler — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:01:00 +0000

Chemical expert, Donna Kususka, joins us again for yet another show full of shocking information that will have you reading labels and seeking new food products that are chemical free. Donna shares tips on buying produce as well as meats that are not only chemical free, but also hormone and antibiotic free. BTW, did you know that movie starlets aren’t the only ones with “breast enhancements?” You should see what they do to chickens!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – HOW TO GET RID OF UNWANTED FAT, BUMPS, AND ROLLS IN 60 SECONDS OR LESS!

billschiffler — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:47:27 +0000

Hallelujah! It’s a miracle, and you can get a piece of the action by simply joining us for this amazing show where we tackle the very real problems of arm flab, jelly rolls, and “Mama’s got too much junk in her trunk!” We are joined by Amy Pedersen, author, speaker, and co-creator of the Slimpressions line of shapewear (featured on TLC’s What Not to Wear). Amy shares tips on how shapewear can instantly smooth out your outer flab “issues” AND make you feel more confident too!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – SURVIVING CLEANING THE TOILET BOWL AND OTHER THINGS!

billschiffler — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:32:19 +0000

Finally, someone has admitted it, “Cleaning the house is hazardous to your health!” Chemical Engineer and Expert, Donna Kasuska shares her expertise on how to safeguard yourself from everyday chemicals that could cause harm to your health….like the stuff that comes out of a yellow can and smells like lemons. So, don’t clean another toilet until after you’ve listened to this show!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – THE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES OF GAMING: WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW

billschiffler — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:25:08 +0000

Gaming, video gaming that is, is a huge industry and one that is clearly here to stay. Listen our host and her 20-year-old son Nate DeGraaf debate the positives and negatives of gaming. And, stay tuned for a big secret revealed on how parents can limit their kid’s playing time with a click of a button!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – WHY MOM SHOULD PUT HUBBY FIRST AND LET THE KIDS CRY IT OUT!

billschiffler — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:01:43 +0000

WHAT? This sounds nuts, but it’s true. Join us as author and relationship expert, Dr. Beth Erickson shares why it’s vital for moms to value their husbands in a way that enriches and grows the family unit. Want to learn the secret of NOT raising a kid who thinks he/she is the center of the universe? Tune into this conversation and get some great tips of how to do exactly that. Dr. Beth will give you practical tips that you can implement right now!

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Surviving Parent/Teen Communication

billschiffler — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:59:26 +0000

For parents of teens, communicating with them can feel like being on a one-way street going the WRONG WAY! But there is hope, and it comes through understanding where your teen is coming from, and learning to communicate in a way that is mutually beneficial. Listen in as teen relationship expert Val Vick explains how parents can improve their communication with their kids.

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Surviving Facebook With Your Teens

billschiffler — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:01:50 +0000

Facebook has become a big deal with teens, and sometimes parents are fearful about letting them have access. We face those fears and get rid of them for good by talking about how teens can use Facebook as their parents “chillax!” Our guest is an actual teenager and our host’s son, Nate DeGraaf.

The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Surviving Summer Break

billschiffler — Mon, 31 May 2010 05:01:12 +0000

Moms and kids have lots of “quantity time” over the summer, but that doesn’t mean it’s all “quality time.” This show will give moms great ideas on how to add a little structure and a lot of fun to the sunny days of summer. Our guest? Humorist, writer, and mother of three, Diane Fitzpatrick.