| 7.9.08 |
We chatted with Jim Surdyk and his daughter Melissa Surdyk about their winning retailer of the year at the Fancy Food Show in New York. Visit their site for more information HERE |
| 7.9.08 |
Father Pat O'Connor has the ideal husband list. Its great advice so find more HERE |
| 7.9.08 |
The American Girls are coming to Mall Of America! |
| 7.9.08 |
If you want to share Stephanie's transformative concert experience with George Michael click HERE for more details and a song list. |
| 7.9.08 |
HERE is the video we talked about where the guy dances all around the world. Its pretty moving and the song was sung by a local Twin Cities gal. |
| 7.8.08 |
Its nude recreation week.
Find out more about it HERE |
| 7.8.08 |
We visited with Maggie Nemser from shine.yahoo.com about great Summer Beer reccommendations.
Find them HERE |
| 7.8.08 |
Interested in the new term for "Jumping The Shark?" It's "Nuke The Fridge" and you can find a detailed definition HERE |
| 7.8.08 |
Does having kids make you happy? The answer might surprise you! Find it HERE |
| 7.2.08 |
Do you owe your spouse sex? This article by Caroln Hax discussed this topic and was fascinating. |
| 7.2.08 |
Peter Rothstein founder of Theater Latte da was our guest and we talked about the state of local theater. Read Christy DeSmith article in Minnesota Monthly that we refferenced for more information. |
| 7.2.08 |
We visited with Susan Evans owner of a very useful web site based out of the Twin Cities callled "What Happens Now".
Visit their very popular "Wedding Day Emergency check list" HERE |
| 7.2.08 |
We welcomed guest host Stacia Rice Founder of Torch theater and local actress.
Find out more about Stacia's theater HERE |
| 7.1.08 |
DAILY DOWNLOADS:
Meredith would like you to check out www.transitionalsizes.com
Stephanie was frightened by Lunapads.com and the "Divacup" Yikes! |
| 7.1.08 |
We visited with CJ Johnson from www.exploreminnesota.com who told us about some "staycation" opportunities close to home like Little House on the Prairie in Walnut Grove, Annandales Old West Extravaganza and the local fireworks displays in White Bear Lake and Lakeville. Find all these ideas HERE |
| 7.1.08 |
Can you believe they dated? Check these out from US Weekly.com |
| 7.1.08 |
We discussed EW's Readers choice poll for the top TV star, author, musician and movie star of the last 25 years. Find more lists HERE |
| 6.30.08 |
We brought up the subject of "Trailing Spouses" do you fit the definition? Find out HERE |
| 6.30.08 |
In honor of John Cusack's 42 birthday revisit his top 42 films HERE |
| 6.30.08 |
We explored the difference between being Bossy and Assertive as highlighted in the Newsweek article HERE |
| 6.27.08 |
Our weekly DVD picks:
Stephanie - Picked movies she missed in the theater like Persepolis and Amelie. I also highly reccommend "Definitely Maybe" now out on DVD.
Meredith is thinking College movies like Animal House, Van Wilder, How High, Rudy, With Honors, Old School and Revenge of the Nerds.
Meredith picked Summer movies like Dirty Dancing, Parent Trap, Grease, Vacation and The Graduate. |
| 6.27.08 |
Rethinking the 5 day work week? Consider this article HERE |
| 6.27.08 |
Are you high maintenance?
Reaf the definitions HERE |
| 6.27.08 |
The Daily Download :
Stephanie reccommends the www.shopittome.com website where you can find out about the latest online sales and coupons from retailers you pre-select! This is a real online time saver. |
| 6.26.08 |
The Daily Download :
Stephanie reccommends the Somethingstore.com for only $10 you get a mystery "something!"
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| 6.26.08 |
Here are Jeff Shaw's City Pages Hit List:
Link to Jeff Shaws weekend City Pages picks HERE and you can see his picture also HERE. You can always find City Pages picks for what to do at www.citypages.com |
| 6.26.08 |
Find a list of great things to do in July presented by Barbara Knox at Metro Magazine HERE. Interested in their Guac Off competition? Find out more HERE |
| 6.26.08 |
Are you in a "Leaky Marriage"? Find out HERE
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| 6.25.08 |
Have you heard about "Fit Flops" these shoes are all the rage and promise a tighter butt and trimmer legs - check them out HERE |
| 6.25.08 |
We visited with author Janine Lattus who wrote "If I Am Missing or Dead". This book is a memoir about her life and her sister Amy who were both is abusive relationships with men, sadly, Amy ends up getting murdered. This is a very well written book that speaks to the emotional toll we can have growing up and discovering our self worth. Find it HERE |
| 6.25.08 |
Check out Brooke Shields new childrens book HERE |
| 6.25.08 |
Stephanie is excited about a new reality show called "The Baby Borrowers" where parents lend their babies to teenagers to explore the rigors of parenting. Check out more about it HERE |
| 6.24.08 |
Foodie Tuesday:
Catch Rick Nelson from the Star Tribunes The Taste 50 HERE.
Also, If you want to check out the Documentary "The Vanishing Bees" it is at Common Roots Cafe on 7/6 at 7:30 at 2558 Lyndale Ave. Click HERE for more info on the movie and to listen to Rick Nelson's podcast on Bee's Click HERE. |
| 6.24.08 |
What meal did your parent's cook that still sticks in your brain?
Add your favorite familiy meal memories HERE |
| 6.24.08 |
It's Fairy Day - find your fairy name HERE. Find out all there is to know about Fairies HERE |
| 6.23.08 |
Fun facts about kissing? |
| 6.23.08 |
Interested in reading more about the McDiet where a man lost 80 pounds? Click HERE |
| 6.23.08 |
Are you on a guyatus like Meredith? Find out HERE |
| 6.23.08 |
Wondering about sunscreen? Check out: www.cosmeticsdatabase.com |
| 6.20.08 |
Merediths Daily Download is Monthly.com. |
| 6.20.08 |
Our weekly DVD picks:
Stephanie- Camp Movies like Little Darlings, Meatballs, Sleepaway Camp, Jesus Camp, Camp 2003.
Meredith picked Summer movies like Dirty Dancing, Parent Trap, Grease, Vacation and The Graduate. |
| 6.20.08 |
David Gilmour let his 15 year old son drop out of school provided that he watch three movies a week with his son. The details are chronicled HERE in the book The Film Club by David Gilmour |
| 6.20.08 |
We visited with John Michael Lerma who wrote the Garden Country Cookbook and has had a special on the Food Network and is helping to raise money for Second Harvest Foodshelf's. You can donate HERE or find the recipe for Vidalia Onion pie HERE |
| 6.20.08 |
What foods should you not eat on your first date?
Find them HERE |
| 6.20.08 |
We visited with Angie Gwiazdon from K9 Connection about her singles events and social mixers with your pets! Visit her events page HERE |
| 6.19.08 |
Local Cougar hot spots were highlighted in Vita.MN. Find them HERE |
| 6.19.08 |
Hottest bachelor? Mario Lopez? Where is George Clooney? Find out HERE |
| 6.19.08 |
Have you heard about the new term "dipping?"
Find out what it means HERE |
| 6.18.08 |
Is sex hotter away from home? Newsweek says YES HERE |
| 6.18.08 |
How long to lose the babyweight? Read more HERE |
| 6.18.08 |
Sex Ed class in Shakopee going too far? We didn't think so. Check it out HERE |
| 6.18.08 |
We visited with Christina Cappechi from Minnpost.com regarding the lengths people wil go to for the "Perfect" wedding look. Read the article HERE |
| 6.18.08 |
Victoria Secret is welcoming Goldie Gopher on underwear. Read more about it HERE |
| 6.18.08 |
Read about the new trend in camping - GLAMPING HERE |
| 6.17.08 |
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl from Minnesota Monthly talked burgers with us from the July issue that hits streets. Find out more HERE |
| 6.17.08 |
We visited with Anna Johnson who wrote the Yummy Mummy Manifesto. Find a link to their web site HERE |
| 6.17.08 |
Check out these belt buckles from Dee and Ricky - CUTE find them HERE |
| 6.17.08 |
We talked about the worst movie remakes that can be found HERE |
| 6.16.08 |
5 top stars who should be banned from reality TV. HERE is the list. |
| 6.16.08 |
Which celebrity do you look like? Download your picture at the site HERE |
| 6.16.08 |
Here is the man squirting milk from his eye HERE |
| 6.16.08 |
Have you bartered? Read about it HERE |
| 6.16.08 |
Learn the top 10 things you can do to improve fertility in the book the Fertility Diet. Find the link to the web site HERE |
| 6.13.08 |
Our weekly DVD picks:
Meredith - good rainy day flicks like Footloose, Splash, Youngblood, The Cutting Edge, Vision Quest, Grease 2.
Stephanie's picks: The incredible Mr Limmpett, Escape to witch mountain, Flubber, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters |
| 6.13.08 |
6 most fattening drinks can be found HERE |
| 6.13.08 |
Daily Download from Meredith:
www.glassdoor.com to find out salaries and reviews on companies. |
| 6.13.08 |
Here are Josi Wert Javinsky's Do's and Dont's of shopping that we covered on Momtalk.com. Find them HERE |
| 6.13.08 |
We visited with the fabulous couple from The Lovers Show featuring Noni and Jared. Log on HERE to find out more about them and to hear cuts from their CD. |
| 6.12.08 |
We visited with Marie Forleo who wrote "Make Every Man Want You" that makes you explore your irresitibility factor. Take the irresistibility quiz HERE |
| 6.12.08 |
Rabbi Schmooleys tips for fair fighting can be found HERE |
| 6.11.08 |
We visited with Holly Hunt and Maggie Curran who shared with us the City Pages Summer Guide. Find it HERE |
| 6.11.08 |
We broadcasted live from Russias Grizzly Coast at the Minnesota Zoo. Visit them HERE |
| 6.10.08 |
We visited with Pam Powell, Salad Girl who sells her Salad Girl Salad dressings and salad Topers at the Mill City Market and at Kowalskis. Find more about her yummy dressings HERE |
| 6.10.08 |
We spoke with Amber Witherow from Whole Foods and Sara Collins from the Stone Arch Festival Of The Arts as they highlighted the various arts that will be represented at their festival this weekend including Culinary Arts, Musical Arts, Performance Art and the Art of The Car find more details about the weekends festival HERE. |
| 6.10.08 |
Join Stephanie and Meredith tonight for Gabby HOur 6-7pm Mongos Grill in Maple Grove.
Click HERE for their web site. |
| 6.9.08 |
We visited with Sophie Uliano who has an amazing book out called Gorgeously Green with tons of Green Tips. Visit a link to her website HERE |
| 6.9.08 |
Read about the 35W Bridge Reconstruction in the New York Times HERE |
| 6.6.08 |
Get tickets for Dinosaur Walk coming to the Twin Cities June 11-15th HERE |
| 6.6.08 |
Need a Psychological evaluation? Take the tests HERE |
| 6.6.08 |
We spoke with Susan Callahan who wrote a great book called "Mothers Need Time Outs Too" check it out HERE |
| 6.4.08 |
We talked about home beauty remedies. Find them HERE |
| 6.4.08 |
Link to Jeff Shaws weekend City Pages picks HERE and you can see his picture also HERE. You can always find City Pages picks for what to do at www.citypages.com |
| 6.4.08 |
What is your favorite piece of clothing? Find out what Twin Cities women said on momtalk.com HERE |
| 6.3.08 |
According to Meredith, your menstral cycle tells all the important dates of your life.
Find them HERE |
| 6.3.08 |
Read more about the Dad that started his own line of greeting cards for dads that were not depicted as remote toting jug heads HERE. |
| 6.3.08 |
We talked about the Milk Screen kit that tests the amount of alcohol in your breast milk. Fina a link to it HERE. |
| 6.3.08 |
We spoke with Aaron Johnson, co-owner of, Town talk Diner and Strip Club about drinks. Find links to his restaurants here. He suggested we try the Monkey malt at his restaurants or the Water Tight. |
| 6.2.08 |
Get better gas mileage by following these tips HERE |
| 5.30.08 |
Are you a David Cook Cougar? Read more about it HERE |
| 5.30.08 |
We talked with Metro Magazine editor Barbara Knox about their second annual Hole IN The Wall Issue that yuou can find HERE |
| 5.30.08
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We talked more Sex In The City today. Check out the photos from Jayne Haugen-Olson's Minneapolis St Paul Magazine Blog with the FM 107.1 women HERE. There was a great article by Pi Press writer Molly Millett also that covered the FM 107.1 screening. Find that HERE |
| 5.29.08 |
We spoke with home stager Sara Wilkey who works for Edina Realty and who suggests that staging your home will increase the value you get for it.
Contact her HERE |
| 5.29.08 |
Join Stephanie, Merdith and Jeff Shaw for Karaoke 9pm next Thursday, June 5, at the Uptown VFW at 29th & Lyndale.
BE THERE. |
| 5.29.08 |
Link to Jeff Shaws weekend City Pages picks HERE and you can see his picture also HERE. You can always find City Pages picks for what to do at www.citypages.com |
| 5.28.08 |
We talked about the 75 skills all men should master.
Find them HERE
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| 5.28.08 |
The question of the day...
Whast gadget invented in the last 10 years can't you live without? |
| 5.28.08 |
What are the 6 most fattening ice creams?
HERE is the list. |
| 5.27.08 |
We visited with Rachel Hutton from City Pages about her latest restaurant reviews. Find them all HERE |
| 5.27.08 |
Where can you meet single people in the Twin Cities?
Check out this article from www.VITA.MN |
| 5.23.08 |
DVD picks for the weekend.
Meredith wants you to watch 90210, Square Pegs and DeGrassy Jr High.
Stephanie wants you to watch the Laura Linney films The Savages, PS, You Can Count on Me. |
| 5.22.08 |
Link to Jeff Shaws weekend City Pages picks HERE and you can see his picture also HERE. You can always find City Pages picks for what to do at www.citypages.com |
| 5.22.08 |
Stephanie is fired up by all the nickel and diming going on at the airlines.
More HERE |
| 5.22.08 |
We spoke with Emily Shakelton, from Biwabik MN, who wrote the Big Dereams song that David Cook sang in the American Idol finale. Read more HERE |
| 5.21.08 |
We visited with Larry Brenner, owner of Vino In The Valley, a unique outdoor dining experience designed to simulate all your senses. Find out more about them by calling 715-639-6677 or visit their web site at www.vinointhevalley.com |
| 5.20.08 |
Attending Prom with your girlfriennds? Not in Staten Island you don't. Read more HERE |
| 5.20.08 |
All you can eat Minnesota Twins baseball games? Yes Sir. More HERE |
| 5.20.08 |
We visited with Kare 11's Rick Kupchella regarding the Kare 11 News Extra Tonight on the NWA Delta Merger. Find more info HERE |
| 5.20.08 |
Mobil phone use may damage a babys health. I have my doubts but read more HERE |
| 5.20.08 |
We visited with Paul Huginin from Minnesota Grown. If you want to subscribe to their e-mail or get the Minnesota Grown Guide click HERE for more information. |
| 5.19.08 |
Could you lay in bed for 90 days to support important NASA research? Read more about it HERE |
| 5.19.08 |
When is it ok to introduce your dates to your kids?
See what kids say are the 8 important rules for dating their parents HERE |
| 5.19.08 |
We spoke with Dr Charlie Hirt from Paul Larson OBGYN clinic about the HPV virus and the reccommended shot.
To contact their office click HERE |
| 5.16.08 |
Here are our weekly DVD picks:
Meredith choose Simpson movies in honor of Ashley Simpsons wedding.
Her picks are Simpsons season one, Employee of the Month starring Jessica Simpson, and That 70's Show season 1.
Stephanie's picks are Transamerica with Felicity Huffman, Iron Giant for the kids and I am Legend with Will Smith for a Summer action flick. |
| 5.16.08 |
Which Sex and the City character do you most identify with?
Self found:
Charlotte - 46%
Carrie - 25%
Miranda - 19%
Samantha - 10% |
| 5.16.08 |
We spoke with concert promoter Sue Mclean about her career and the Minesota Zoo Concert Series. You can link to tickets and the line up HERE |
| 5.16.08 |
We talked about books that changed your life like:
Geek Love, Katherine Dunn, Viktor Frankel, Mans Search For Meaning, Julia Child Bio, Eat Pray Love, New Earth, 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. |
| 5.16.08 |
We visisted with Amanda Brinkman, organizational consultant from Operation Organization. You can reach her at amandabrinkman@gmail.com to find out more about her 4 D's: Delete, Delay, Diminish, Delegate. You can find her steps to a more organized life HERE |
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| 5.16.08 |
Is your man friend involved in a "Bromance?" |
| 5.15.08 |
Ms. Manners clears up the popcorn controversy. What is the proper way to eat popcorn? Click HERE |
| 5.15.08 |
We talked with Jeff Shaw, web editor of City Pages, about his weekly picks for entertainment. Find a link to the site HERE and a link to Jeffs weekly entertainment selections HERE |
| 5.15.08 |
We mentioned these Daily Downloads:
www.exboyfriendjewelry.com
www.gasbuddy.com,
www.aaa.com
www.gaspricewatch.com. |
| 5.14.08 |
We had the honor of talking with Mary Tillman. She is the proud mama of professional football player Pat Tillman who was killed in Iraq. CLICK HERE to see more on her amazing book, "Boots on the Ground by Dusk; my tribute to Pat Tilman". |
| 5.14.08 |
If you didn't know, Stephanie is a little overly obsessed with food! Today we talked with Nikki, the last victim of Top Chef Chicago on the Bravo Channel. |
| 5.14.08 |
We learned The Pope believes in ALIENS!!!! Seriously. Do you? CLICK HERE to read the real story. |
| 5.13.08 |
Do guys like sporty chicks or girls in zipper dresses?
If you are of the sporty type visit www.chixappeal.com for the latest in jersey wear. |
| 5.13.08 |
We spoke with Lisa Lillien from Hungry-Girl.com. She has a new book you can find HERE that details survival strategies and guilt free eating in the Real World. |
| 5.13.08 |
What age is too old to breastfeed? World Health Organization says the average age around the world is 4. We talked about this video in the UK of the 8 year old. ICK. |
| 5.12.08 |
We spoke with the Dream Doctor Lauri Quinn Loewenberg about Dream analysis. You can find out more at her website www.thedreamzone.com |
| 5.12.08 |
We spoke with Cristian De La Fuente and Samantha Harris today from Dancing With The Stars. Find out more HERE |
| 5.9.08 |
Merdith and Stephanie offer their favorite weekend DVD picks every Friday.
This week Stephanie had Mom and daughter movies like August Rush, Step Mom, Terms of Endearment
Meredith featured single girl movies like Sex and The City season 1, Bridgette Jones Diary, Parenthood. |
| 5.9.08 |
We talked about the Newsweek article that detailed Oprahs past affiliation with the Reverand Wright church.
Find it HERE |
| 5.9.08 |
We visited with Andrew Pootz from Minnesota Monthly regarding their article about Hot Summer Night things to do in the Twin Cities. You can find it HERE |
| 5.8.08 |
We visited with Jeff Shaw from City Pages. Find his reccomendations for things to do this weekend HERE or click on citypages.com for other entertainment news in the Twin Cities. |
| 5.8.08 |
We discussed this list from the 1950's Home Economic class called The Woman's Place. Read the entire list HERE |
| 5.8.08 |
We spoke with our on-air psychic, Maria Shaw. You can contact her HERE |
| 5.8.08 |
Good news for working mom's. Kids in daycare become more germ resistant later in life. Learn more HERE |
| 5.7.08 |
Get more insight into the Oprah interview with Barbara Walters HERE |
| 5.7.08 |
Read more about the drunken pirate teacher HERE |
| 5.7.08 |
We spoke with Thomas Kane author of "Protect Yourself at College" about ways that college students and parents can keep their kids safe. This is a great graduation gift idea. I loved the book and found it helpful. |
| 5.6.08 |
Leaving kids in cars?
Click HERE for an interesting article |
| 5.6.08 |
For Foodie Tuesday we visited with Edna and Caroline Kimmes founders of Ednas caramels. You can learn more about their story HERE or visit them at the Mill City farmers market this weekend. |
| 5.5.08 |
Click HERE to read about the girl who birthed in the shower and walked to a hospital holding the baby and her umbilical cord. YIKES. |
| 5.5.08 |
We visited with Brad Zellar who wrote: "Suburban World: The Norling Photos" featuring the photos he discovered in the Bloomington Town Hall taken by Irv Norling and his family who documented the history of Bloomington in the 50's and 60's. HERE is a link to the book and the photos are on display through June 15th at the Minnesota History Museum. |
| 5.5.08 |
Stephanie and Meredith discussed our FAVORITES. This week it was favorite frozen foods.
Meredith recommended Whole Foods Frozen Enchilada entrees. Stephanie recommended Stouffers family style Lasagna, Door County crisps (Bumble berry is my favorite) and lastly Lunds/Byerlys signature soups I love Black Bean and Beer Cheese. Feel free to e-mail us any other favorites. Our callers shared these- Marie Callenders pot pies, Trader Joes Orange Chicken and Costco's Smoked Chicken Mozzarella Ravioli with Pesto.
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| 5.5.08 |
We talked about whether or not women or men are better drivers. You can review the data HERE |
| 5.5.08 |
Could you share a room at the dorm with a member of the opposite sex? It may be more comon than you think. Find more HERE |
| 5.2.08 |
Stephanie and Merdith suggested DVD's picks for the weekend.
Meredith would like you to rent Kate Hudson flicks including Almost Famous, Raising Helen, How To Lose A Guy in 10 days. Stephanie would suggest The Golden Compass, Pan's Labyrinth or Big Love, the HBO Polygamy series which you can find on DVD. |
| 5.2.08 |
Robin Williams hits Minneapolis next weekend for three weeks at the Acme Comedy Company. Click HERE for tickets that go on sale Monday at 10am. |
| 5.2.08 |
Jesus Chris Superstar is in town this weekend. Click HERE for tickets |
| 5.2.08 |
Link HERE for therun down of the 2008-2009 Broadway Across America Season. |
| 5.2.08 |
Hurry and get tickets for next weekends University Pediatric Foundations Winefest by clicking HERE |
| 5.2.08 |
Barbara Walters has come clean about an affair she had in 1970 with a famous US Senator. Get the details HERE |
| 5.1.08 |
See the winner of the Minnesota Mullet contest by clicking on the story HERE |
| 5.1.08 |
The Twin Cities rank as one of the top 10 cleanest cities. Find out more HERE |
| 5.1.08 |
We talked with Jeff Shaw from City Pages and got his weekly list of fun things to do this weekend. Find a link to the site HERE and a link to Jeffs weekly entertainment selections HERE |
| 4.30.08 |
Read about Quinton Tarantinos foot fetish HERE |
| 4.30.08 |
Looking for FREE kids meals? Visit Momtalk.com HERE to see where all the latest FREE kids meals are listed or to find inexpensive romantic date ideas in the Twin Cities HERE |
| 4.30.08 |
Has Oprah jumped the shark? Visit the web site www.jumptheshark.com or click HERE to see if your favorite show has jumped the shark |
| 4.29.08 |
Did your show make it into the list of the top 35 TV show's of all time? Find out HERE |
| 4.29.08 |
Pam Anderson passed the citizenship test. Could you? Find sample questions HERE and hopefully you will do beter than Merdith and I did! |
| 4.29.08 |
Foodie Tuesday. We visited with Scott Pampuch from Corner Table restaurant. Now through May 4 you can join them for a special pre-fix three course menu with have of the proceeds from the evening being donated to Clean Water Fund. Visit HERE for more information and reservations |
| 4.29.08 |
Iran calls Barbie dolls destructive. Get the full story HERE |
| 4.29.08 |
Minnesota girls are suffering from low self esteem and other obstacles. Find out more about them in the "Status of Girls In Minnesota Study" HERE |
| 4.29.08 |
Miracle-Gro's plant food plus weed preventor products have been recalled after Stephanie sprinkled them all over her gardens. Yikes. Read More HERE |
| 4.28.08 |
HERE a link to the behind the scenes photo shoot Miley Cyrus had with Vanity Fair |
| 4.28.08 |
In addition to our visit with Ann Bancroft we were joined by Bonnie Watkins, Executive Director of the Womens Consortium and winner of this years DreamMaker award given by the Ann Bancroft Foundation. Find a link to their site HERE to access their calender of events and sign up for their e-mail newsletter. The Womens Consortium offers the largest statewide network of womens groups in the nation. |
| 4.28.08 |
We visited with Ann Bancroft, explorer and educator today. Ann's foundation is hosting their 11th annual fundraising event on Thursday May 1st at the Depot from 5:30-8:30. As a listener of FM 107.1 you receive a $100 special ticket rate ($40 is tax deductable) for the event Thursday, May 1. It's the last day for online registration and we'd love to have FM107 listeners join us. I will be there. Find a link to get tickets HERE |
| 4.25.08 |
Do you believe in standardized tests?
Read more about the teacher that boycotted them because he didnt believe in them HERE |
| 4.25.08
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Stephanie and Merdith suggested DVD's picks for the weekend.
Meredith would like you to rent, some date movies. HERE is a link to the 50 best date movies she found.
Stephanie would suggest Phillip Seymour Hoffman movies like, "Boogie Knights" "The Devil Knows YOur Dead" and the new release with Laura Linney "Savages" |
| 4.25.08 |
We visited with John Hanson and Rebekah Wood new on-air hosts of Twin Cities Live on ABC channel 5 at 3pm. Check out their new web site HERE |
| 4.25.08 |
We went to "Moms The Word" yesterday a great new play about being a mom at the Lowry Theater. If you are interested in tickets check them out HERE .
Psstttt.........Be prepared for Mom nudity! |
| 4.24.08 |
Can you increase the likelihood of having a boy by eating bananas? Find out more HERE |
| 4.24.08 |
Should the state be allowed to sell "I Believe" Christian license plates?
Read the story HERE |
| 4.24.08 |
We talked with Jeff Shaw about the Best Of The Twin Cities. Find a link to the site HERE and a link to Jeffs weekly entertainment selections HERE |
| 4.24.08 |
Are you interested in Dining out for Life? Find a list of participating restaurants HERE |
| 4.23.08 |
We visited with Dave Ostlund, editor of Twin Cities Food Finds Magazine. Check out their site online HERE for the latest sample menus or online reservations at your favorite local restaurants. |
| 4.23.08 |
Are you a Helicopter mom or a believer in Free Range parenting? Read the article that started the controversy HERE and spawned the blog Free Range Parenting that you can link to HERE |
| 4.22.08 |
Visit with Stephanie and Meredith on Thursday April 24th from 6-8pm as we visit the Lowry Theater for "Mom's The Word." Brassy, sassy, and honest, five women share the highs, lows, and everything in between of the planets oldest (and sometimes most thankless) career being a mom. Packed with well-written humour and candid insights, Moms the Word is a funny and thoughtful presentation of the different experiences each woman brings to the job. The multiple vignettes that form this play cover everything from leaky boobs and dirty diapers to car seats and playground falls.
Sincere, personal, and full of the truths of parenthood, Moms the Word is guaranteed to delight anyone who currently has, once had, or plans to ever have their own bundle of joy.
Click HERE for show tickets
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| 4.22.08 |
Here is the list we reviewed today based on 1000 womens responses of whether or not their men were endowed or ahem.... small based only on their names. Here is the list:
John Sewell, boss of onepoll.com which questioned 1,000 British women for the survey, said: It is interesting to see womens pre-conceptions revealed.
BIG NAMES: 1 Dave; 2 Paul; 3 Steve; 4 James; 5 Mark; 6 Robert; 7 Chris; 8 Andy; 9 Richard; 10 Dan.
SMALL NAMES: 1 Ray; 2 Brian; 3 Nigel; 4 Frank; 5 Keith; 6 Jeremy; 7 Josh; 8 Barry; 9 Dennis; 10 Nick.
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| 4.22.08 |
Foodie Tuesday we visited with Melissa Priem from St Paul who wrote the book "8 Degrees of Ingredients" a link to her web site can be found HERE |
| 4.22.08 |
Happy Earth Day! Its not easy being green so if you like clever parties visit with the ECOMOMS. Find a link HERE
Also check out these Eco Friendly products we chatted about:
Dropps laundry detergent tablets
or Twist sponges where the packaging turns into a birdfeeder. |
| 4.21.08 |
Visit with Stephanie and Meredith on Thursday April 24th from 6-8pm as we visit the Lowry Theater for "Mom's The Word." Brassy, sassy, and honest, five women share the highs, lows, and everything in between of the planets oldest (and sometimes most thankless) career being a mom. Packed with well-written humour and candid insights, Moms the Word is a funny and thoughtful presentation of the different experiences each woman brings to the job. The multiple vignettes that form this play cover everything from leaky boobs and dirty diapers to car seats and playground falls.
Sincere, personal, and full of the truths of parenthood, Moms the Word is guaranteed to delight anyone who currently has, once had, or plans to ever have their own bundle of joy.
Click HERE for show tickets
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| 4.21.08 |
Celebrate Earth day at the Corner Table. Now through May 4 you can join them for a special pre-fix three course menu with have of the proceeds from the evening being donated to Clean Water Fund. Visit HERE for more information and reservations |
| 4.21.08 |
Are you ready for "WEENQUALITY" thenew Stephanie and Meredith Smird of the day?
Definition: When the weiner gets as much exposure as the breasts in movies. |
| 4.21.08 |
Have you overspent on your kids birthday party? Seems many of us, including Stephanie have spent $500 or more. Check out this article in CNN HERE |
| 4.21.08 |
Would you get the "Check Mate Infidelity Test Kit" a sperm detection kit to check up on your mate or your teenager.
Check out the kit HERE or the commercial for the product. Wanna check out their promotional video? Click here |
| 4.21.08 |
Do you have Car Envy? Find out HERE |
| 4.18.08 |
We talked about whether or not the candidates just needed to take a nap as suggested by columnist Terre Thomas. See her article HERE |
| 4.18.08 |
We welcomed sex advice columnist Alexis McKinnis from VITA.MN on the show to talk about the "shocker." Find more about this in her VITA.MN column HERE |
| 4.18.08 |
Stephanie and Merdith suggested DVD's picks for the weekend.
Meredith would like you to rent, some divorce movies in honor of the Hoff's divorce being finalized including "Mr and Mrs Smith" "Gigli" "Knight Ryder" and I threw in there the divorce movie "War of the Roses"
Stephanie would suggest a great kids and adults movie called "Millions" as well as "Juno" and the classic "Bonnie and Clyde" with Warren Beaty and Faye Dunaway. |
| 4.17.08 |
Jeff Shaw from City Pages joined us to share his weekly event picks. Find a complete list HERE or log onto www.citypages.com for all the latest happenings in the Twin Cities each week. |
| 4.17.08 |
Find out more information about the Wine Event of the Year at the University Pediatric Foundations wine tasting and how you can order tickets for the 5.9 event HERE |
| 4.17.08 |
A book that helps you explain your plastic surgery to your kid? Yes, you can find a link to "My Beautiful Mommy" HERE |
| 4.17.08 |
Are you a scuppy? Stephanie and Meredith uncovered a new SMIRD. Click Here to see if you are a SCUPPY. |
| 4.17.08 |
Should schools require High Schol students to take financial classes? Take the financial quiz that tests your financial smarts HERE |
| 4.16.08
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Paste this link into your browser to see the You Tube Divorce video that we talked about today |
| 4.16.08 |
Feel old fact of the day?
Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) from "A Christmas Story" turns 37 today. |
| 4.16.08 |
What part of your body would you prefer to keep hidden?
48% said stomach
17% said upper arms
15% said backside
5% said feet |
| 4.16.08 |
Do you live in a McMansion? Take our quiz and find out HERE |
| 4.15.08 |
FOODIE TUESDAY
We were joined by the owners of 45th Parallel Spirits. Two guys (Scott Davis and Paul Werni) making vodka in Wisconsin from Minnesota in small batches with locally grown corn. Check out their recipes and sampling dates HERE |
| 4.15.08 |
Play the Baby name game
CELEBRITY NAME GAME
Cate Blanchett has given birth to her third child, a son named Ignatius -- joining the host of previous celebrities who feel compelled to affix unusual, outlandish and/or atrocious names to their offspring. We'll give you the name, you tell us the celebrity nutcases:
Suri (Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes)
Grier (Brook Shields)
Banjo (Rachel Griffiths)
Audio Science (Shannyn Sossamon)
Prince Michael I and Prince Michael II (Michael Jackson)
Pilot Inspektor (Jason Lee and his fiance Beth Riesgraf)
Chastity (Sonny & Cher)
Harlow (Nicole Richie)
Elijah Blue (Cher and Gregg Allman)
Moxie CrimeFighter (Penn and Emily Jillette)
Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches Honeyblossom and Pixie (Paula Yates with Bob Geldof)
Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily (Paula Yates with Michael Hutchence)
Zowie (David Bowie)
China (Grace Slick and Paul Kantner)
Bijou Phillips (John Phillips)
Max Liron (Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman)
Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet Rodan and Diva (Frank Zappa)
Rumer Glenn, Scout Larue and Tallulah Belle (Bruce Willis and Demi Moore)
Tu (Rob Morrow) (Get it, Tu Morrow)
Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin)
Denim (Toni Braxton)
Aurelius Cy (Elle MacPherson)
Reignbeau, Freedom (Ving Rhames)
Kyd (Tea Leoni and David Duchovny)
Speck Wildhorse (John Cougar Mellencamp) |
| 4.14.08 |
Writer Beth Hawkins brought us into the world of 35W Bridge collapse survivors and rescuers in this great article in the April edition of Minnesota Monthly found HERE |
| 4.14.08 |
Should your employer be able to weigh in on your wight? It's happening at many companies in the Twin Cities. Link to the article we reffered to from the St Paul Pioneer Press on Sunday HERE |
| 4.14.08 |
We were welcomed in studio by Chris Freytag who helped get us pumped up to get off the couch and run or walk in some of the 5K's or 10K's coming up - a link to her site is HERE. A link to all the local 5K and 10K's can be found HERE
Chris also suugested the training program found on www.coolrunning.com
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| 4.14.08 |
Ivana Trump (59) marries Rossano Rubicondi (35) who is 24 years younger than her. Get the full story HERE |
| 4.14.08 |
Stephanie and Meredith's feel old facts of the day...
Rudy from the Cosby Show is 29! (her real name is Keshia Knight Pullman)
Anthony Michael Hall (from 16 Candles) is 40 today! |
| 4.14.08 |
Stephanie got a postcard from Minnesota Thunder goalie Nicolas Platter. Check out his bio HERE |
| 4.11.08 |
Stephanie and Merdith suggested DVD's picks for the weekend.
Meredith would like you to rent, "Muriels Wedding" or "10 Things I Hate About You"
Stephanie would suggest "There Will Be Blood" or "Reservation Road" or "Into The Wild" |
| 4.11.08 |
Would you pay .20 for paper of plastic? Read about the Seattle Mayors proposal to institute a green fee HERE |
| 4.11.08 |
A recent poll found that women like Hilary Clinton less now than when the primary season started. Read more about the poll results HERE |
| 4.10.08 |
Listen to Randy Pausch's last lecture HERE. He is the professor that is dying of Pancreatic Cancer that gace a very inspiring speech about life at Carnegie Melon University and was featured on Oprah and ABC News with Diane Sawyer. |
| 4.10.08 |
We sugested a web site, babyplays.com that is the Netflix of Toddler toys allowing you to pay a flat fee and get new toys each month. Find out more HERE |
| 4.10.08 |
Check out the story HERE about 14 Minneapolis restaurants that have banded together to say NO to bottled water. |
| 4.10.08 |
Jeff Shaw, City Pages web editor, joined us with his weekend picks. Link to the Citypages.com web site HERE and read his picks below.
THURSDAY APRIL 10TH (THROUGH THE 12TH)
Marc Bamuthi Joseph: the break/s
@ The Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis
8pm / $22 ($18 Members)
FRIDAY APRIL 11TH
KRS-ONE
@ Trocaderos
107 3rd Ave. N
Minneapolis
8pm / 18+
SUNDAY APRIL 13TH
Radio All Stars
Every week Sunday from Sun., March 30 until Sun., April 13, 7:00pm
Price: $8/$10 at the door
Theater
Bryant-Lake Bowl
810 W Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN
August Sander: People of the 20th Century Daily from Fri., February 22 until Mon., May 12 Galleries Weinstein Gallery
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| 4.10.08 |
The Corpse Flower has bloomed at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Zoo Park. Find the Corpse Cam HERE |
| 4.10.08 |
HERE is the article we talked about that Dick Youngblood wrote in the Star Tribune that featured Stephanie's businesses Postcardbuilder.com and Printz. |
| 4.10.08 |
We spoke with the cheap chicks, Julie Miller and Robin Herbst author of "The Cheap Book" Find a link to their website HERE or visit them at Magers and Quinn at their Book Signing Friday, April 11, 7:30pm - Magers And Quinn Booksellers at Calhoun Square
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| 4/9/08 |
We asked "What advice would you give your younger self?" based on a popular new book by Ellyn Spragins that features letters of 42 popular women to themselves highlighting advice they would give their younger selves. A link to the book can be found HERE |
| 4.9.08 |
We spoke with Dr Ann Vosti from Methodist Hospitals Eating Disorders Institue on middle age eating disorders. Find a link to their web page HERE |
| 4.8.08 |
Did you see the picture of the newborn with 2 faces??? CLICK HERE to see pictures. She is wayyyyy cute. |
| 4.8.08 |
We have all thought about trying the Wonder Bra. But, would you wear the WONDER BUTT? Yes, this is the latest in underwear variety. Who wouldn't want to have a little back? CLICK HERE to see what the Wonder Butt can do for you. |
| 4.8.08 |
It was Foodie Tuesday! Stephanie's favorite day of the week. Steph hung out with Ala Carte author James Northon. CLICK HERE to read more about his cheese book. |
| 4.8.08 |
Stephanie was stunned after watching the video of teenage girls beating up a cheerleader. They said she was myspace bullying! CLICK HERE to see the horrible video! |
| 4.8.08 |
We have to admit, we are fascinated with Polygamy. To read more about it check out these books; Escape by Carolyn Jessop and Daughter of the Saints by Dorthy Allred Salomon. |
| 4.8.08 |
Is it okay to bring your teenage girls to the spa? We learned that teens were getting highlights, hair extensions, even BIKINI WAXES! Read more by CLICKING HERE. |
| 4.7.08 |
We actually talked with people that have solved the Rubik Cube puzzle!
Here is a video that shows you some hidden secrets to solving it at home. CLICK HERE |
| 3.28.08 |
Here is the bread recipe that requires no kneading and makes great pizza. Click for it HERE
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