Not Quite Grownup

Send Caitlin a Text! It's not about the spill, it's how you handle the spill. - Caitlin  When CK is invited to a dinner party, she must battle her own clumsy tendencies as she strives to be the ideal guest and not offend her gracious hosts. GK loves hosting (often creatively themed) dinner parties and ensuring her guests leave with a smile. Do you dream of hosting remarkable dinner parti...

Send Caitlin a Text! Does it feel like you're going around in circles, tired of hearing about school violence, but not seeing any real change? If so, you're not alone.  In this episode, you'll learn how to promote school safety through effective advocacy and action, so you can start to make a difference. You'll be able to:  Discover practical steps to tackle school violence eff...

Send Caitlin a Text! If you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the efforts you've been making to try and connect with your children, but instead of seeing the communication and connection you wanted, seeing instead frustration and disconnection, you're not alone! If you're listening to this episode and you're actively taking notes, there's a good chance, my frie...

Send Caitlin a Text! Discover the secrets of stain removal with Caitlin and Jenny (your self-assured mermaid)! Here's what CK and GK cover in this episode: Caitlin experienced an unexpectedly emotional dolphin boat ride  An unbelievable milkshake topped with a lollipop the size of your face Easy tips to get common stains out of your stuff Caitlin's t-shirts love eating her snacks and dri...

Send Caitlin a Text! Let CK & GK show you how to add some spice to your life with fun and creative date night ideas for family, friends, and spouses! Here's what Caitlin and Jenny cover in this episode: Creative ideas can you come up with for a unique date night with your partner or spouse How you can add an element of fun to spending time with your children Fun ways to spend quality time...

Send Caitlin a Text! Experience an AHA moment as you explore the origins of common phrases and the tales behind them in this hilarious, heartwarming, and enlightening episode. Here's what we cover in this episode: Uncover the origins of everyday phrases that are used incorrectly or completely unknown.  Learn about the mystery behind the phrase "the whole 9 yards." Hear about how you...

Send Caitlin a Text! Truth time: kids' birthday parties suck. But they don't have to! When we're looking to make our kids' birthday parties less sucky, we start by finding a fun and unique location for the party. You'll learn: Some creative, unexpected places to have a kid’s birthday party Pros and cons of having a kid’s party at a trampoline park, virtual reality arcade,...

Send Caitlin a Text! "You're in a new family now." In this episode, Caitlin, Jenny, and Kimball Lewis cover:  EmpoweringParents.com's history and mission, and how has it helped parents deal with difficult child behavior. Why setting boundaries for your kids improves their self-esteem and behavior. Strategies for setting rules and boundaries for children without having to engage...

Send Caitlin a Text! Is anyone else feeling a little "ughhhhh" right now? When the family cook's bandwidth is stretched thin, we rely on these clever hacks to provide nutritious meals for our families on a budget, from quick and easy grilled cheese nights to roasted vegetable soups and BLT chicken salads. You'll learn: How to use the broiler to transform meals from soggy to cri...

Send Caitlin a Text! January is O-V-E-R folks. It's Valentine's Season. And if you're averse to the "holiday" (notice the intentional use of quotes there), we totally get it. That said, you *might* still be on the hook for a gift or two. That's where we come in.  This week, Jenny and Caitlin give you ideas for how to make Superb-Owl bets a little more fun and inclusiv...

Send Caitlin a Text! CK & GK revisit an oldie but goodie—football! While the ladies prepare for the Big Game, Caitlin goes full "middle school teacher" on y'all and gives you football vocab for beginners. You know, so that you can understand what the heck your football-lovin' people are saying when they scream at the television. Then, Jenny gives you football basics so that...

Send Caitlin a Text! We're back after a long recording hiatus and we have LOTS of catching up to do! We talk about NFL football ahead of the SuperB-owl and where we go from the Damar Hamlin incident, a product recommendation a year in the making (thanks, QVC), a gorgeous trash can, and the merits of Top Gun: Maverick. Check out our 7 Fun New Things In The New Year in this week's episode,...

Send Caitlin a Text! Y'all -- the holidays have come and gone and we are STILL trying to do *all the things.* So, since we're busy and we're sure you are too, we thought we'd keep our "we read BuzzFeed"  theme going for another week by bringing you *** the long-lost episode 51*** (ooooooh...) Full disclosure -- we recorded this episode in December 2022! It's Jenn...

Send Caitlin a Text! Hey y’all! We’re so glad you’re here for another CK & GK Podcast episode. We’re proud to share part 2 of our collaboration episode with Petals of Support this week. In this episode, hear why it’s important to remember that your relationship with your parents is complicated and requires a lens of grace and empathy, and you learn what we mean when we say “use the stickers.”...

Send Caitlin a Text! Hey, y'all! We're so glad you're here! We're thrilled to share part 1 of our collaboration episode with Petals of Support this week. When Mama D invited us to be a part of her sleepover series, we jumped at the chance, because we adore her! We shared our advice for parents of school-aged children, shared stories about fights and bites, and laughed a lot. Jo...

Send Caitlin a Text! Welcome to our 50th episode! Y'all -- it's December and we, like most, are trying to do *all the things.* So, since we're busy and you're busy, we thought we'd keep it light and fun this week! Caitlin got sucked into a Buzzfeed vortex and found this article about celebs that are related to one another and just HAD to share it with Jenny (and you, our l...

Send Caitlin a Text! Hey, Parents, how are YOU holding up? We're not sure about you, but our kids are really making sure we stay on our toes this holiday season. You too? This week, we're thrilled to welcome Kimball Lewis, CEO of EmpoweringParents.com to the show to talk about parenting for the average parent -- you know, YOU, the parent who wants to honor and validate your child's...

Send Caitlin a Text! Happy Birthday to us! We are 1 year old! We are so thankful to our families and friends for their support. We also owe so much to YOU, our listeners, for giving us part of your day and the chance to entertain you. We love you!  The inspiration for this week's cram sesh episode comes from Jenny saying things like "teach me how to use your watch" and "wait, y...

Send Caitlin a Text! Thanksgiving week is here and after the plates are cleared and dishes are done, what are people doing? Okay, yes, sleeping. But also? SHOPPING!  We've compiled a list of a TON of awesome gift ideas for *all the people* at *all the price points.*  Listen in for: A rundown on why this year's World Cup tournament is a hot mess, Our hot take on Thanksgiving shopping, and...

Send Caitlin a Text! We are coming up on our 1-year pod-a-versary and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we're feeling especially thankful this year. So, we decided to take part in Jenny's annual tradition of saying what we're thankful for (spoiler: if you're a listener, you're on the list!). Of course, we ARE a how-to show and we've shared some of our go-to T...

Send Caitlin a Text! It's Election Day in the USA! Maybe you're in line and need to pass the time. Maybe it's the day after Election Day and you need something to take your mind off of *everything.* Either way, perfect! This episode has fun facts about the USA! It wouldn't be CK & GK without a little randomness, too, so listen in for: Hayley Williams and Nelly Aaron Burr an...

Send Caitlin a Text! Did you know that there are super-smart people making extensions for your web browser? And that these extensions can do all kinds of different tasks FOR you? Tune in for some of our tried-and-true browser extension recommendations to help you Save time Save money Save your sanity Our blog post for this episode includes the entire list of things we discussed. Get the list here....

Send Caitlin a Text! Hiiiiiiieeeeeee Halloween is in less than a weeeeek... and you need a last-minute costume. Look (listen?) no further than this cram sesh episode.  Jenny's got ideas for teens and adults, and Caitlin's got your little ones covered. Some of our favorites? Ghosts (it's a classic!) Serena Williams Wayne & Garth This week's blog post is FULL of other ideas a...

Send Caitlin a Text! ICYMI, the "basic millennial wardrobe" is out (ugh). If you're looking for some ways to refresh your closet without throwing out everything in it, we can help.  Listen in for Ways to keep rocking your skinny jeans and still be on trend What to look for if you're looking to add to your closet, plus item swaps that will update your current look Caitlin's...

Send Caitlin a Text! Baseball playoff season is here! Caitlin leveled up this week and got to hang out with Mike Capps, Voice of the Texas Rangers AAA-Affiliate Round Rock Express, and former Major Leaguer Matt Kata in the radio booth during a game! You'll hear part of her interview and learn more about baseball things from Cappy and Matt.  Tune in for the all-important deets like The best ba...