Deana Elwood

Off Duty

Back in 2019, I started this podcast because moms don’t get enough off-duty time. I’m a mama, a case manager and this is where the hats come off and we say the quiet part out loud. Off Duty starts now.

Author

Deana Elwood

Category

Education

Latest episode

Oct 1, 2026

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Episodes

So You Want To Build A Snowman? 01.03.2023

WE HAD A SNOW DAY! The last day of February and we had a snow day!  I took a Disney princess quiz, ate Jersey Mikes, and now I am ready for bed...but thank you for following me always.  I am now on iheart which is EPIC!  So follow, subscribe, like, love and follow me on the Insta @TheQueenBuzzdotcom Xx deana

165: He Left For Me. 21.02.2023

It's one of those episodes that hit differently, but makes so much sense! Tune in, subscribe, and thank you. Xx deana

164: Bananas + Karaoke. 14.02.2023

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!  I am so happy about love and all that surrounds it!  Lets chat today about bananas, love, and me wanting to be a part of a karaoke club! Xx deana

163: Tuesday Is The Day! 07.02.2023

With much anticipation I bring you... Tuesday will be the new day for the podcast.  Honestly, Sundays are a day of rest.  (The lord said so) Plus, Mondays nobody truly adores, and I want you to adore the day we chat, so here we are. Now for today's topic whether it be a song or saying, how would you caption yourself? Xx deana

162: Create Content You Say? 31.01.2023

And I am back!  So everyone wants to be on the content creator, social media, making money train...pssst it's a fun ride so me too! But the question is, are you ready for the ride?  Are you ready to commit?  Are you ready to hear what you need to hear?  Join me and lets chat today and every Monday with a brand new episode.   Xx deana

161: Computer Hoarding + Editing 23.01.2023

I probably shouldn't have deleted what I did, and now I feel I will pay for it. UUGHH! Any who, welcome back and it's time to pretend to 4.0 our life ... right?!!?  But seriously, I am here today to talk about editing, and how we truly need to unedit our edited self. Xx deana

Slow + Steady Wins That Race! 17.01.2023

I am back! I am feeling better! I pray that never happens again.  Like how is it possible that I was sick end of the year AND the start of the new year.  Like who did that?  Any who, I am back, new day, new time and so ready for a sweet, sweet year!  So lets do this! Xx Deana

Disney Obsessed, Especially Moana. + My Girl Jackie! 12.12.2022

I seriously watch Moana aka Hei Hei because that is what my kids call it, 24 times in one day.  However, I am not mad about it.  My singing is all about the sea.  Any who, we are getting closer to the holidays and I couldn't be more excited to talk about another mom and pop! Join me today (new day + new time) with Jackie's love for crochet! Instagram @jackieb1143 Xx deana

158: Cookies & Cream. 04.12.2022

Tis another episode for my mom and pops with 20 days left to Christmas Eve and 14 days until Hanukkah.  So with that being said....this week I am featuring TWO mom and pops that deserve the buzz here on the podcast and that is Earth Mama Organics (@EarthMamaOrganics) and @EinsteinTreats on Instagram.   It is a cookies and cream must have episode, so giddy up and lets get a following and...

157: 1/2 naked Christmas Tree AND MadexMegan 27.11.2022

HELLO FRIENDS!  Welcome back and thanks for tuning in for another great episode.  Today I am decorating and talking about how my tree this year...will be 1/2 naked!  I have an almost two year old who is more exploratory than Dora herself so I don't have many options unless I want to find all my ornaments on the floor.  So yeah, 1/2 decorated. BUT..... More excited to buzz about...

156: No Lights On Your Menorah. 20.11.2022

We need to reassess or else no Santa, or no lights on your menorah! It's almost Thanksgiving friends, and then full force holiday mode here we come.  So with that being said, you better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why... reassess your motives today! I tried...any who enjoy, and happy Sunday with freeeeeezing temps. Xx deana

155: Part 2 for Paper Bag Princess?!? 13.11.2022

When you ask...I will do my best to bring it! Happy Sunday, happy another day in life, and a part 2?!?  Would I love to add a part 2, sure...but ya'll know what my life is about now.  However, I can share the chapters I didn't write and would love to share that starting this new year on the podcast AND on my blog!  So stay tuned.  In other news, what brought about this discussi...

154: Time Is Confusing. 06.11.2022

Good morning, afternoon, or evening friends! It is Sunday, 64 degrees in NOVEMBER, but hey we gained an extra hour of sleep right?  Either way I am no longer concerned as to why I woke up 5:30am feeling great...because it was 6:30am.  But then again, what happened to sleeping in?!? Well, thanks for coming back as we talk about time change & how numbers should be viewed at different a...

I'm A Decafer (my new word). 23.10.2022

Hello friends and hello newest listeners from around the world!  So today it is all about the coffee, the caffeine, the reason we wake up in the morning...but what about if I am a #decafer?  Yeah, my new word...aside from bananas, I will be inserting this word often because it is my new lifestyle. So join me friends as we chat about how to 4.0 our lives with and without (scary right) cof...

152: 2011 Throwbacks Make Me Tired. 10.10.2022

Oops I did it again?  Nah, you just didn't remember the time out to balance your life out thing... Okay so little delayed, but hey... this is how I 4.0 my life.  So not my usual long 20 minutes episode, but I am here, and today's memories just hit differently. xx deana

151: CCL not PSL. 02.10.2022

Happy October friends!  Happy apple picking, pumpkin picking, and HOCUS POCUS 2 time! So giddy up for another great episode here on the podcast, make sure to follow/sub do what ya need to do to always hear me every Sunday 12 noon, a brand new episode...and yeah....have a great day!

150: Now You're Cold? You Wanted Fall. 25.09.2022

So you have your Fall and PSL, now you're too cold?!? Any who... Fall is here and we need to get that Fall Checklist up and running so we make sure we do ALL the fall things before the snow falls down next week.  (If that happens by any chance, it is not my fault, nor do I have magical powers) I just want to put that disclaimer out there so no CIA comes for me thinking I have magical powers a...

149: Apple Cider Donuts Are My Jam! 18.09.2022

Here is to the last weekend of summer in 2022!  I am sad to see it go, but right now also enjoying the cool mornings, blast of heat in the afternoon, and then crisp evenings.  I mean hello, we get best of both worlds, so go take your PSL somewhere else for now.   Also...I share where you can get crisp yummy apples AND the BEST apple cider donuts!!! Xxdeana

148. I Saw SANTA!!! 11.09.2022

When childhood memories become your kid's memories!  And yes, we saw SANTA!!!! Don't forget to stay in the loop always on the insta @TheQueenBuzzdotcom + stay tuned for the Fall, because that means the launch of the blog turning lifestyle blog!!! WOOOO Xxdeana

147. Summer is NOT over! 28.08.2022

When summer is not over until the 21st of September...you make it known! Hello friends and welcome back.  It tis the last Sunday of August, but like I said...summer is NOT over.  Enjoy, and gear up for an epic return of the blog, lifestyle edition this Fall. Xx Deana

146. Danced My Shoes Off + Kris Ree Teaser! 14.08.2022

What a day and last night was so good I danced my shoe off...no lie. Love a good wedding, and even more finding the voice like Kris Ree...whom I love!  Either way, jump on in, give a listen and more greatness from this siren soon! Xx deana

145. Corsets Scare Me. 07.08.2022

Hi friends! I am back and Netflix caught up...well, things that hit Netflix in 2016.  I finally finished Stranger Things, watched the handsome Ryan Gosling in The Gray Man, and Enola Holmes was awesome sauce!  So yeah, Netflix thanks for the goods, corsets scare me, and Summer is still happening friends who love snow. Xx Deana pssst. Want to shout out your mom and pop, or how you 4.0 lif...

144. Burnt Out Or Not Too Little Of Stuff That Makes You Feel Alive? 25.07.2022

Serious question though?  Did you ever think about it? We do so much to get the job done faster, make it easier, to not have so much to do this weekend...but then do we limit the stuff we so badly need to do that makes us feel alive? Let's chat about it. Xx Deana

143. Stranger Things Obsession. 17.07.2022

The title says it all...who doesn't love Stranger Things.  So my patient X self aka bubble child has for sure had some stranger things occur this past week, but a good binge is always a sweet fix.  Let's go run up that hill, road, and mountain together for today's episode. Xx deana

142. Post Surgery Chat. 10.07.2022

I am here, little more tired, but here.  Wanted to jump on and share my surgery with a mini update of how things went, and are going.  Also want to thank those in Sweden tuning in and helping me climb the charts...THANK YOU! I promise to back next Sunday with more energy and topics that you all love to talk about, how to 4.0 your life. Happy Weekend Xx deana

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