Off Duty

Motivation is what gets you to the starting point.  Habit is what keeps you going!  So yes, I will create a habit of eating sugar cookies, because they're there and until they have all be eaten, it doesn't make sense to give up, right? Either way...I do hope you all had a beautiful Christmas and I can't believe how quick it went!  I was so happy to have less sick kiddos (still snott...

Holy almost CHRISTMAS!!! So yes, I am behind today...but it's because we saw SANTA!!! (And we waited an hour for it!). I mean I have OCD and was afraid to miss him even though the sirens were clearly far away.  Any who, the countdown begins with only a few more days left, and for those asking for the best last minute gift...I got you!  Tune in and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, plus I share...

13 more days and of course I needed to add the hubs to the podcast for a surprise gift reaction edition so you too can be prepared!  Join me today with my crew as we "unwrap" the unexpected and see that maybe some of the odd ball gifts are actually great ones? Happy Holidays and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW! XxDeana

We have 19 more days until Christmas Eve, and 20 until Christmas Day!  If you haven't already started shopping...well you may find yourself in a pickle.  Look overall we are all so very different, and if you think your loved one would love a rando scented candle with a KitKat, then do it.  Otherwise tune in today to hear my gifts that may work, and last week if you missed were some...

Simply put... THANK YOU! I've always wanted a podcast to sit, chat, and have people enjoy what I have to say.  Well this week ya'll took my heart and made it super fuzzy warm with this awesome increase in listeners!!! Thank you all so much and keep listening...Can't wait to talk to you all on Sunday  XxDeana

It is Week #2 of Holiday Edition here on the podcast and this week I recap all things awesome from last week (skip to 6 minutes if you heard last week --- or don't) and things NOT to buy.  DISCLAIMER: these are personal opinions, no one should get utterly upset about my opinions...and if you do you can email management at TheQueenBuzz@gmail.com and I will...I mean THEY will, get back to you i...

Take 2... Hello my listeners and thank you so much for always tuning in to see what I may be talking about next.  I am so geared up and ready for the holidays that I figured, lets kick this #HolidayEdition into high gear and kick start with the mom and pops that matter most to me and have some AWESOME SAUCE BANANA BOAT great gifts! Tune in and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE (5 stars pleeeeas...

Who am I kidding...I am always silly!  Well, I accidentally said twerking instead of tweaking, and for all professional purposes SORRY!  My latte is only 1/4 done, it's 7:30am, and my daughter woke me up nice and early to watch the sunlight rise as though the heavens above were screaming at me to wake up and enjoy the day! So this week I give you a little tid bit into what I have been up...

Hello friends and Hello Canada...thank you so much for joining my listening bunch!  Today I am a little behind the 8 ball, and thinking I kind of like this new time...thoughts?  Either way I wanted to get a little heavy today...I mean it's cold out so I think ya'll can handle it, and share some things that I know about me that aren't perfect and maybe it will remind the world that perfec...

The title is long, the weather cool, and I am so thankful!   Thank you all who continue to tune in every Sunday at 12 noon for a brand new episode.  Today I am just all about being thankful for what I have and who has been in my life.  Little bit of this, and a little bit of that today on the podcast, so enjoy and make sure to rate, review, subscribe...and leave me a message if you...

So today while recording, everything that happened was true to the topic.  I had my little on my lap, my son waltzed in eventually and took to the drums, and then I decided that a 10-11 minute episode will be ok.  My littles wanted my attention, and they will get it.  You see I love podcasting, but I also love being a mom.  I know that this could be a job, but for me I enjoy it...

Never have I ever been a fan of sugar coating anything. I am a big fan of being honest and straightforward, so... why then get mad if I am not sugar coating?  I guess we are all different and I totally get that, but seriously, the only thing I am sugar coating is my cookies...and occasionally my oatmeal with brown sugar of course. Ugh, now I am hungry.  Alright friends, check it out toda...

As an emotional person, I am all about letting it out!  Yes, I cry often ... dog commercials, people commercials, social media stuff, when I stub my toe.  However, we all need to know that it is okay to be sensitive.  It is okay to have a moment, or many.  So lets do today and be emotional because summer is gone, yet the fall leaves are stunning. Xx Deana

Almost 6 months postpartum for baby #2 and will be 4 years from baby #1.  Are things different?  YES!  Are things harder second time around? YES! Do I have beautiful and healthy babies?  YES!  Most importantly, I also take care of me while taking care of them. Join me today on the #MomBodEdition and every Sunday at 12 noon with a new episode. XxDeana

DISCLAIMER: I am generally an emotional person, but then add my little starting school... oh my lord!  Like balling, ugly cry face with a side of boogies.  This should have been part of my topic last week with things you're not told.  Update, I'm progressing.   Xx Deana

As a youth, we just lived carefree and lived day by day.  Of course we were told to be nice to people, look both ways, and wash your hands.  However, for some reason as we got older and expectations of responsibility are to be expected, we weren't always told these things.  See, some things we can say yes common sense, but other things if you aren't told, how do you know.  I te...

Divorce...yup that wasn't part of my bucklist things to check off, but it happened. So I wrote about it.  I published about it, and now with my book out and about, I'll share about it. Enjoy folks! Xx Deana

I did it!!! I have recorded 100 episodes and can not thank you all enough for tuning in, subscribing, and just loving my blabbering mouth.  Thank you to my husband for supporting me on this journey and understanding my recording time, those that I interviewed, listeners, and most importantly my brain for coming up with content on the fly. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss...

Wedding bells are indeed beautiful, breathtaking, and holy expensive.  So then as a guest, what is considered the "right" amount to give the couple?  Per plate? Friend status? Family status?  What if you seriously can not afford what would be considered "right" but want to be there to support the couple? Another great episode today and how to do this all while 4.0ing life! Join me n...

Why are baby rolls so cute, but mine not so cute?  Why are we so critical on ourselves?  I mean I get it, healthy living and I am so on board with that, but if we are a healthy weight, eating healthy, and feel good the way we look, why are we so mean just because someone doesn't look like a barbie doll? Let's do this episode and in two weeks reach the 100th episode!!!!! Xx Deana

As a kid I 100% loved going to McDonalds for a cheeseburger happy meal.  I never cried about the toy selection because they were EPIC!  However as I got older, the "happy meal" didn't always come with a "toy" Join me today and of course now I want french fries! Xx Deana

Body positivity is something that is splashed all over social media, and when we look in the mirror.  If only we could snap our fingers and see what we hope for...but then again can we?  YES!  Yes you can, you just have to work for it silly.  Yes, it is time consuming, yes apple cider donuts are currently sitting on my counter, but it's possible.  So let's talk all about i...

Did you read that title and tilt your head wondering what is she talking about?  It is a special episode with my high school friend who referred to herself as a rabid raccoon in her published book, I Can't Just Write A Book.  Cathy Vonk aka @gingervonk did write a book, and she joins me to catch up, reminisce about the past, and share details on her book. Want to get a copy? https://www....

Lots of Father's Day  chatter from spiked cupcakes from Kara Kakes, to flavored cream cheese, and of course the love I have for my pops. Xx Deana

Another Sunday with of course more awesome things to talk about that just make you remind the world how it truly is OKAY to not be 4.0ing life everyday!  Join me today as we talk about our favorite mom police friends, and my book that you all have been emailing about. Here is the link where to buy yours and lets talk more next Sunday, bye guys! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Bag-Princes...