Not Quite Grownup

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...

Send Caitlin a Text! When you're traveling with kids, it's a TRIP, not a vacation. All travel is unpredictable, but there are things you can do to mitigate any... um... unfortunate events on your trip. Jenny talks plane travel and Caitlin talks road trips in this episode of how to travel with your kids. Listen in to hear why - Every parent needs a lollipop on an airplane - You should tak...

Send Caitlin a Text! Calling all parents -- choosing care for your child is TOUGH, so we're here to help.  In this episode, Jenny gets FAQs answered about daycares v. preschools. The takeaways?   Determine your goals for care. Socialization? Personalized attention? Daycare and preschool are different -- we've got the benefits of each. Just say no to trampolines.  Get all the info you nee...

Send Caitlin a Text! In this episode, Caitlin and Jenny spend some time catching up after Jenny's 20-year reunion, give a quick update about swim caps and Roger Federer, and, Caitlin and Jenny answer their first question from a listener! For this month's Cram Sesh! we're giving advice to B -- his child worked really hard on an assignment and the grade earned seems... less than fair....

Send Caitlin a Text! Hopping on the "Things I would never do as a ___" trend -- we've got 10 things we would never do to our kids' teachers as current and former educators. See all source info and links in this episode's blog post! Promo: The Madames Podcast Keywords: parents, teachers, students, education, parent-teacher relationships, education triad The best support is...

Send Caitlin a Text! Caitlin and Jenny are back for a new season of CK & GK! This mini-episode is all about catching up with each other -- all play, no work! Learn why Caitlin's son prefers vanilla to chocolate and get the low-down on this year's college football championships.  For all source content, head over to the blog post for this episode here: https://bit.ly/CKGK36blog The be...

Send Caitlin a Text! It's our season finale! We're coming at you with lots of updates from the sports world, including a tear-jerker from the Little League World Series and hilarity from Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. For this week's how-tos, we have tried-and-true some simple life hacks that are just 💡 to make your life easier and save you from yourself. Tons of thanks to some a...

Send Caitlin a Text! Did you know that Bluey's new season is on Disney+ starting on August 10? CK is pretty excited about that... and if you aren't too, well... she'll sort YOU out, Mate. This week's episode sees CK playing the height game with GK, what you need to know about the Little League World Series, and a throwback to an early laugh about Major Dad. We also finally get...

Send Caitlin a Text! Okay Universe: you win. Caitlin can't have nice things because -- well, it's a long story. Blah blah blah -- now her kitchen and living room smell like coffee. Jenny gets confused during small talk with math people and Caitlin gives you the need-to-know info about soccer rules. Thank you to:  Promo: Nefarious Nightmare, Twitter @anefariouspod MLB Trade Deadline MLB P...