Decision Diaries

Welcome to our latest episode where we talk about the necessary yet sometimes overwhelming summer vacation planning decisions for "ADD like" families. We'll share funny experiences to help you avoid our mistakes and some unique ideas to make your vacation memorable. As always, being real and unfiltered with stories of vacation fighting and unplanned bear experiences! The real, the ra...

In the this episode, Lynn and Wendy talk about the good and the bad side of Artificial Intelligence. They discover that embracing AI is not just keeping up with cool technology to stay hip but using it as a creative brainstorming tool. Tune in for a beginners look and lessons on deciding to use AI in every day life!

This episode Lynn and her husband Bruce discuss a "what if" decision. The decision topic "a Walking Dead" like Apocalypse. Packed full of family decisions, laughter and the realization that maybe they need some survival training. Could they survive? Could you? Do you have the skills?

Ever wondered what it's like to be the ultimate decision-maker with the whole world scrutinizing your every move? Welcome to the life of World Cup Soccer Referees! In this episode, we sit down with Sean Hurd, who juggles the art of refereeing while balancing a full-time job and a family life. Get ready to hear Sean describe how he manages to keep his cool in the heat of the game, all while dod...

Tune in for a hilarious take on the highs and lows of Valentine's Day! Jami returns to discuss big romantic decisions on this day of all days starting from elementary school to present 2024. Recorded actually on Valentine's Day - you hear the embarrassing, empowering, and the epic fails to express love. Love or Loathe this holiday - this episode will at least make you laugh and learn from...

Interested in going to a cosplay convention like Comic Con or just wondering what it is all about? Cosplay guru - Feanix Poole will share some tips and tricks for creating costumes. She also breaks down key decisions to have the most fun, first timer experience! Whether you're a comic book fan, a cosplayer, or simply curious about pop culture, this episode provides valuable insights and advice...

Lynn and her “cool” friend Undine reflect back on their decisions to rent an Escapevan - a unique campervan painted by artists. Each family decided to vacation along the West Coast and Utah. Get ready for bad planning and unforgettable moments. Our campers have seen it all – and lived to laugh about it. With each hilarious campground, they prove that sometimes the best memories are made when thing...

Imagine watching your kindergartener trying to learn on a Zoom call in 2020 and wondering if next year was going to be more of the same. This mom decided that she couldn't take that chance and made the big decision to home school - something she never planned to do! Hear her story and lessons learned!

Do you attend professional conferences? It all seems fun and exciting - you register, pick up your swag, and get inspired with your professional peers. Well...hear the story about the person that makes the conference possible. Think you could do that job? You may find that it takes nerves of steal, quick thinking and the ability to laugh at the unexpected events like flooding rooms, broken air con...

Imagine auditioning in front of Mattel and being selected to represent the human form of not one but multiple Barbies! Walk into Walmart and see your picture in all of the picture frames. Move out to LA, get selected to appear on Suddenly Susan, and an episode of Friends. Join us and hear all about the life of a model/actress and share in the experiences of our guest Charity Nicole James!

Is someone your dating moving away or going to a different college? Wondering if you have what it takes to keep the relationship alive. Listen to a young couple who are now living in two different cities. They have made it work from being 45 minutes to 15 hours apart!

Thinking about entering your high school pageant? Lynn interviews the shy daughter of her pageant escort as she decides to enter the very same pageant 37 years later. Hear her reaction to watching her dad in the opening dance and lots of bad 1987 pageant outfits. Although, not everything has changed. Learn how pageants are still a great way for girls with different interests to get to know each ot...

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

What are your favorite Xmas traditions? Lynn with her husband and two older children reflect on the good and bad traditions over the years. This episode makes you appreciate the people in your life who create and keep traditions alive.

Join Simple Mercies author to hear her journey from a 40th Birthday "works of mercy" challenge that started as a blog and ended in a published book inspiring kindness. Learn how every day everyone has the ability to be kind!

Looking for a sport that will keep you in the moment, outdoors, traveling to unique places and boosting your confidence? Decide to mountain bike. Lynn and Misty Mahoy discuss all of the benefits of being a part of this great community! Join us for a ride and have a beer with us after! For more info: see https://www.purecycles.net and https://theridershub.co.uk

Deciding to leave a job or part of a massive layoff - Lynn and Wendy have some stories to keep you laughing and looking at the lighter side of job hunting. Stop worrying. Keep your head up and repeat after us - you will work again!

Hear from the mother of two young sons as she navigates the unfamiliar world of modeling and acting. Ultimately, landing national ad campaigns for Dicks Sporting Goods, Mazda and a potential pilot.

Two couples look back on their decision to get married on the same day at the same time - 25 years ago! Lots of laughter which we hope is contagious!

What does life look like after the kids are gone? Redecorate the kids' rooms? Eat out every night? Buy a pet to be your new child? Special guest Ciarla Molino, mother of two boys and 1 year of empty nesting, shares her journey with new 3 month empty nester Lynn. Some great suggestions especially a new Tuesday night tradition!

What does life look like after losing a spouse? Special guest: Lynn's 83 year old father shares his story of decisions you have to make and how to create a happy second half of your life. A special episode published on the 10th year anniversary of his wife's (Lynn's mother's) passing.

Perfect 13th episode theme to tell funny stories about costume decisions past, present and future. Recorded 2 days before Halloween. Lynn, Jami and Bruce discuss all the choices from dressing up dogs, spouses and more importantly challenging everyone to buy discounted, sexy, post Halloween costumes as a special couple treat!

Jami talks about her favorite part time job - selling sex toys! A funny story of being creative to earn money by using your sense of humor and ability to talk about taboo topics. Do you think you could be a host or host a party? Hear how a part-time job can lead to lifetime of laughs!

So your expecting a baby and not sure whether to leave your career and stay at home? Then this is the episode for you. Candid discussion about the ups and downs of staying at home. Like creative financing, marriage communication and mental challenges like boredom. Funny stories of creative ways to earn money, find support groups and the most important lesson of all - what to do during nap time?

Jami provides her experience and more importantly the red flags to look out for when you begin to date after a divorce. Lynn reminds Jami about the fun side of dating which included calling her long distance to share the details of her new relationships aka "sampling new ice cream flavors". A serious yet insightful discussion that should encourage everyone recently divorced to feel hopef...