Sister Tipsters

When was the last time you tripped?  Dropped something on the floor and contemplated just leaving it there?  Internally whined as your child or grandchild begged you to sit on the ground and play barbies with them? Don’t let that be your reality. We don’t want you leaving your phone on the ground because it’s too hard to pick it up and we definitely don’t want you missing out on special moments wi...

Raise your hand if you enjoy cooking…..but maybe not everyday!  We need to cook to eat but like everything else in life, we want to make it more efficient for you.  We don’t want you coming home from work everyday just to stand in front of the stove for an hour (unless you want to!).   Make time to get a workout in or a little extra sleep.   Cook your meals once but eat them twice. **Looking for a...

It's time for us to step up our game. Look beyond the surface plastics, dig a little deeper and try harder. We are back with another round of ditching plastic and taking it outside our homes. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Favorites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

We never go long without a swim episode around here! We want you to join all of our swim episodes but this is a definite "don't miss". We cover the aspects of swim that no one wants to cover but we need to cover. Swim safety and some hard facts. We'll give the disclaimer here - this is an episode for the earbuds or a drive without the kids. **Looking for a product mentioned on th...

Back again with one of our favorite series but this time we are introducing a few special cohosts! A summer edition - since thats our favorite season too- with our kids. Listen to hear what these kids have to share with us today. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Favorites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

We have talked switching from plastic cups to glass in your house. We checked out reusable sandwich bags and washable paper towels. Now, we are taking the challenge to eliminate plastic a step further. We are challenging you, our listeners, to join us on this journey. Check product ingredients, find ways to eliminate plastic outside your home and encourage those around you to eliminate plastics as...

After several weeks of beaching and hitting the pool, we're updating what's in our bag. We shared what was in our summer bag last year but now, we're hitting all of our favorite new products. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Favorites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

We need them.  We depend on them at times BUT devices aren’t the best for our kids.  We’ll venture to say, they aren’t always the best for us either.  We certainly don’t have the answers to this topic but we’re going to get the conversation started again this week.  Do you have ideas for getting our kids off devices?  Maybe you have high school kids or middle school kids- we want to know what’s wo...

We cut the conversation last week but we're back for the second half with Liz. If you missed last week's episode, catch up on the first part of Liz's homeschooling experience with Episode 61 and then come back here for part 2. Whether you decide to start the homeschool journey or not, there are tips, tricks and creative ideas we can all learn from Liz. More ways to enjoy life and enjoy...

Have you ever contemplated homeschooling your children? Wondered what all the hype was about or thought, "is it for us"? Today is your chance to hear from one of our favorite people. She has done the research, put in the years and now she is ready to share some of her takeaways for every parent out there. Whether you decide homeschooling will be your thing or not, there are plenty of les...

It’s time to get those kids moving.  We are stepping up the idea of sending our kids outside to play by focusing on intentional movement for kids.  Ways to make it fun but build physical skills at the same time. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠⁠⁠Our Favorites⁠⁠⁠ .

“Mom, did you know…”  Nope, we didn’t.  So now we’re sharing it with you!  Did you know facts from our kids and husbands….that’s what’s on tap for today’s episode. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠⁠⁠Our Favorites⁠⁠⁠ .

Matt is back to finish the conversation about Home Automation. If you missed last week's episode, catch up and come back to continue the conversation this week. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠⁠⁠Our Favorites⁠⁠⁠ .

We’re excited for today’s episode because we have our first guest host!  We aren’t your experts when it comes to technology so we brought in someone we consider our favorite tech expert.   We hope you enjoy this fun change for the Sister Tipsters. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠⁠Our Favorites⁠⁠ .

Who doesn’t love dessert?  But what defines a dessert?  Sugar? Sweet? That we eat it after the main meal?  Or is it just a treat we don’t normally eat?  No matter how you define dessert, we’re here discussing how we can make it healthier. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠⁠Our Favorites⁠⁠ .

Oh, how time flies!  We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we first launched the Sister Tipsters podcast.  We thought what better time to reflect on past episodes and where we are going in the future.  Hold on and join us for the ride. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠Our Favorites⁠ .

Back again, with another round of tips from our Gram.  We all have that person in our life who is a wealth of knowledge - especially in the house!  Gram is it for us.  She knew all the tips and tricks….so naturally, we’re sharing them with you.  Tune into this episode to hear more. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  ⁠Our Favorites...

You open your birthday present and it’s a pressure cooker but now what?  What do you do?  What are the best recipes?  We’ve been there and today we’re sharing how to make the pressure cooker a staple in your weekly meal prep. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  Our Favorites .

Have you ever said “I can’t afford a gym membership” or “healthy food is too expensive”?  Then today is the episode for you.  You don’t need a fancy workout room or an expensive gym membership to improve your health.  You don't need a personal chef. There are little things you can do every day that cost nothing but pack a big punch.  **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sis...

Do you have that person in your life who shares all the random tips?  Kitchen tips, laundry tips, life tips?  No, we’re not talking about ourselves! :) We’re talking about our Grandma today.  Our list is long so today we’re starting with our top tips we learned from Gram.  But we don’t want to stop here, we want to hear YOUR tips too.  Whether you know them yourself or want to share what you have...

How much does your slow cooker get used?  Do you even own a slow cooker?  Tune in with Andrea and Marianne this week as we convince you to buy a slow cooker, pull it out of your cabinet, or just make it a staple in your meal planning.  **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at  Our Favorites .

Professional sports teams run a warmup before games.  Business men and women run practice meetings and presentations before the real deal.  No matter what it is in life, we need to prepare and practice…. That's where stretching comes in. That's where our flexibility is important.  Life is the big game, the important presentation.  Daily stretching and flexibility are important in getting o...

Did you know…..Did you know that these episodes are some of our favorites to research?  We love finding fascinating information for our listeners and we hope that you enjoy them just as much.   Health, fitness, life, environment, every topic is on the table in these episodes. **Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can find it at O...

Adult Foods...Foods we found as adults... If only we could eat pizza and grilled cheese forever.  Unfortunately, our forever wouldn’t be as long as it should if we ate like that.  Sometimes we just need to look in the mirror and remind ourselves that we're an adult and the reason might be stronger than our dislike.  It’s time to face the foods we didn’t love as kids to figure out if...

Cover your ears if you enjoy running.  Everyone else - listen up!  We can make running fun.  We can enjoy the burn and the sweat.  There IS a way.  Today, we’re going to discuss ways that we make it more exciting to head out for a run - inside or outside.  Ok, runners, uncover your ears.  This episode is for you too.  Everyone can use a little change or reva...