The Mom Minutes

Jenn and Natasha often talk about their great finds whether it be make-up, clothes, kitchen gadgets and, of course, the wine. They did their research again and mined obvious and not so obvious brands. They also offer a brief history lesson - when did we all start caring about environmentalism? Who were the founding folks that gave us the platform we have today? They also discuss 10 brands that are acting in mindful ways and taking accountability when it comes to the environment,...

Wine! Need we say more? Natasha & Jenn tasted 6 wines live and share their spontaneous, in the moment thoughts. Join us for this fun episode to find your new fav! SHOW NOTES Wines we tasted:

Jenn and Natasha have discussed their love for Giada De Laurentiis on many past episode including "Our Fascination with the Food Network!" She is their flagship star whose style and food we often try to replicate. Her new cookbook debuted this past March - Eat Better, Feel Better: My Recipes for Wellness and Healing, Inside and Out. Her new book features over 100 recipes that include gluten free, claim to boost gut health, and help control inflammation. Jenn and Natasha try two separate...

Anyone coming out of the cold and dry winter months knows that our skin is tough to keep hydrated. And as we get older, we can experience dry and even crepey skin throughout the year. In this episode, Jenn Kolinski, a dermatology nurse practitioner, and Natasha Tharp, a die hard skincare junkie, shares their favorite products and pro tips to keep skin healthy! SHOW NOTES Wine Picks: Products to buy now: Bargains: Higher End: Cleaner Beauty:

If you listened to any of the past 70 plus episodes you know Jenn and Natasha feel Target is their wonderland, Disneyland and kidless vacation all wrapped into one. They not only discuss their Target staples but also show you their finds on their TikTok page @themomminutes. Everything is discussed and shown from favorite foods, tees, toys to, of course, beauty finds. They also share some fun facts about the tried and true department store that may endear listeners to the store even more so.

SHOW NOTES Curious how to live a longer and healthier life? Heard about the Blue Zones, but have little idea what that means or how it could help your life? Join us this week as we discuss the Blue Zones and 9 things that you can do now to change your life. Link to buy the book, here! Wine of the week Cannonau di Sardegna ... here are some bottles to try: 2018 Mora & Memo 'Nau' Cannonau di Sardegna2016 Pala Cannonau Riserva di Sardegna2016 Cantine Argiolas 'Senes' Cannonau di Sardegna...

San Diego is beautiful, possesses a laid back vibe with a continual vacation feel. Jenn and Natasha are so proud of their city and share their Top 5 Restaurants, Top 2 Brunch Spots (so difficult to narrow down) and Top 2 Places to Grab a Cocktail. With everyone getting vaccinated, creating and talking about this list brought us back to normalcy. Anyone who visits, lives in or just loves San Diego, California will enjoy this quick episode on where to check out when you are out in about in...

SHOW NOTES Needing a few reminders for how to nuture your marriage to not only allow it to survive, but thrive? Us too! 2020 was a rough year for all relationships from marriages to friendships. Join us as we chat about quick and easy ways to make your partner feel like a priority, even when you don't have the time to make them one! WINE PICK OF THE WEEK Rioja Baron de Ley Reserva 2015

We all watched it, right? There were some very revealing, jaw dropping moments. But, Parents.com put an interesting spin on the interview - "6 Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Interview Bombshells That Offer Lessons for Parents" https://www.parents.com/news/tk-meghan-markle-prince-harry-interview-bombshells-that-offer-lessons-for-parents/ Jenn and Natasha expound on this article, how it's relatable to all parents and the surprising way we all, as parents, have to go through doors and learn a...

If you are unfamiliar with how crystals can add happiness, mental well-being and healing to your life, this episode is for you! Please join us to learn more, including how to build your "Crystal Starter Kit". SHOW NOTES Wine of the Week: Bovino Winery, Generosity Rosé online resourcewebsite

Are you telling people exactly what you need? Are you communicating clearly? Are you (still) beating yourself up? Do you always need to be right? Who is in your inner circle, are they (still) zapping your good energy? This week Jenn and Natasha discuss and learn 20 mindset tips to start your 2021. Yes, we know it's March. Yes, we set a few resolutions for 2021 back in January...but we sort of forgot what they were, we needed to be reminded and liked this list better than our...

Who is ready for some serious travel?! Will you be able to take a trip over spring break, or plan something fun for summer? Join us as we discuss airlines and hotels that have flexible cancellation and change policies, and how to travel as safely as possible. WINE OF THE WEEK Villa Sandi Processo SHOW NOTES Nerd Wallet article for up-to-date cancellation and change policies Looking to go to Hawaii? Check out the current Hawaii travel restrictions here!

Natasha experienced a tough loss recently and wanted to share her experience and learnings. We also did the research to see what the experts have to say about how to grieve, after all, loss is not something you tend to prepare for. It typically catches you by surprise and you are left to deal with everything in the moment. We talk through sitting with the pain (which Natasha didn't do), dealing with what you can control, and letting others take care of you. We also provide tips on how to...

Netflix's hot new show ... Bridgerton: are you watching? Jenn is obsessed. Natasha doesn't get it. No matter which side of the table you sit on, it's causing quite a stir, and getting a lot of attention. Join us as we discuss all the gossip, sex, and intrigue that is Bridgerton!

Don't you just love walking the aisles of Target, or your favorite drugstore, and browsing all the cheapie, but often great, beauty finds? Scoring an eyeliner that you love for a couple bucks is a thrill! Join us on this episode as we share some of our all-time favorite drugstore finds! SHOW NOTES Wine of the week Drugstore Beauty Finds

Join us to learn more about clean beauty, and the clean beauty products and makeup you must try now! Jenn has been on a mission, and has found some products that are even more exceptional than the conventional counterparts. So, why not? SHOW NOTES Clean beauty products mentioned in the show:

Need to make room for new toys after the holidays? Yes, us too! We went looking for how others are doing it and share some of our hacks. After the holidays, we are feeling a little cluttered and looking for some simple, REALISTIC ways to get control of the always crazy play area. We offer tips on where to start, creating your vision, and finding simple but effective gadgets to get it done. Also, get your child to clean up their play area using 5 concrete, doable steps. WINE OF THE WEEK -...

We know you've been waiting for it ... all the little things you wanted to know, we share with you on this lighthearted and easy listening episode! Join us for a bit of fun!

We discuss Jessica Lahey's book the "Gift of Failure" and teaching kids to bounce back after a let down. You won't be surprised to learn, parents play a big role. It's about learning to not take it personally when your kid fails and finding ways to motivate them to want to perform at their best. Spoiler alert - it involves parents letting go! If you are on the sports field screaming at your kid or the coach, paying your kids to get A's or standing over them walking them through a challenging...

You know all those well intentioned resolutions you may every year? And you know how this year you are totally going to keep them? Well, we hear you. We believe you. But here's the thing ... without a plan, it's not going to happen. So on this episode we discuss the strategies for making resolutions that you can actually keep, and set your year ahead up for success! Join us to discuss!