Sister Tipsters

Episode 20!!!  Thank you to every listener who has been joining us weekly for the last 4 months....4 MONTHS!!!  Wow, that's crazy to say!   Many weeks we cover parenting and our top tips for staying afloat.  This week, we cover a topic that we hope everyone gets to experience, not just parents.  Adulting at it's finest!   Do you own a home?  Ok but do you ow...

The family wants to load up the bikes and head to the park - but what if your kids are too little?  What if someone doesn’t know how to ride on their own?  Don’t let that hold you back - just join Andrea and Marianne for this week’s episode of Sister Tipsters - Biking with a baby in tow. ****Looking for a product mentioned on this, or any other, Sister Tipsters episode?  You can fin...

You landed that first job but now you aren’t sure what to do with the money you make.  You find the house of your dreams but now it’s time to file a mortgage.  What do you need to know ahead of time?   Join your hosts, Andrea and Marianne, as they discuss basic financial questions and how you can set yourself up for success….at least financially speaking!  We took "did you know...

Back to school, back to reality….are you hearing that song in your head now? We know, it's "back to life, back to reality" but don't lie, you're hearing it!   It’s true though…it’s time for back to school and goodness, there are a lot of topics!  But don’t worry, we don’t cover EVERY topic in this episode.  Join us as we hit our top tips for getting organized as we head back to scho...

Who said snacks are just for kids?  Not us.  We wish we were snacking right now!  Join Andrea and Marianne on this episode of the Sister Tipsters to discuss top snack ideas for ALL!

It takes a village.  Many hands make light work.   It doesn't matter the quote, chores are part of the deal.  If you are part of the family team, you are part of the family tasks.  But, how do you get the littlest members of the team to help with the chores?  Andrea and Marianne have gathered and shared the top tips and chores from friends, family and their own experience....

Have you ever wished you could skip eating?  Somehow refuel without ever having to sit for a meal?  Let's be honest, meal time with kids is a juggling act.  It's high on the list of the least favorite daily activities once you become a parent (right up there with bath time...are we right?).  Have you tried engaging your kids?  Including them in the meal and meal conversati...

Inside shoes, outside feet....Confused?  Not after you listen to the latest episode of the Sister Tipsters.

Are you a "rip off the training wheels and go for it" kind of parent?  or the parent who holds on well beyond when they should let go?  Well, in this episode, you can be either and still teach your kids to ride. Your hosts, Andrea and Marianne, remind us of the basics of biking.  How to take biking from fear to fun without the pain in between.  The best tips for teaching your k...

In this episode, Andrea and Marianne are shouting out the very first episode of Sister Tipsters and every episode since then.   Do you scroll past the intro to every episode?  Do you fast forward, thinking "I've heard this before"?   Are you confused why we remind you to "get moving" when you listen to an episode?  This is your chance to hear our side.  Understand why...

Did you know elephants are the only animal that can't jump?  We didn't either but our kids did.   How many times do you hear someone say "Did you know?"  Well, Andrea and Marianne are here with a whole list of "Did you know" questions.  Some from our kids, some from our research and some we have heard along the way.  But all of them might just shock you!   Join us as...

Reduce, reuse and recycle.  It seems so simple.  Simple enough that we learn it from a young age.  Yet, for many of us, it can seem too daunting to try.  Don't let it be! Join your hosts, Andrea and Marianne, in brainstorming ways we can reduce single use plastic and other waste.  Simple, easy, SMALL steps we can each take to make a big difference to our world.  Reduc...

Let's hear it... What’s in your bag? It’s finally summer.  Are you headed to the beach or the pool?  Either way, your bag is going to be PACKED.  Don’t waste time, or space, on the wrong items.  Instead, join your hosts, Andrea and Marianne, while they run through their checklist of top items for your bag.  Hint hint…we’re not telling you to bring the kitchen sink. Once yo...

Snooze-fest!  You got the little people onto a plane but now what?  They need somewhere to sleep....better, YOU need somewhere to sleep!   Traveling is no fun when sleep is non-existent.  A little preparation and everyone in the family will be well rested.  You know what a well rested family gets????  A great trip and a plan for more travel.   Join your hosts, An...

Your favorite hosts, Andrea and Marianne, are back again for another week all about the water! Did someone say “National Swim Safety Awareness” month? Don’t worry if you didn’t catch last week’s episode - just head back to part 1 to give it a listen.  Then jump back over here to continue learning tips for turning your kids into fish.  It’s no easy task but it’s certainly worth it! **Did...

Sink or swim....which do you choose?  Are you up for the challenge of teaching your kids to swim?  No one said it would be easy to do but it's certainly worth it! In honor of May being National Swim Safety Awareness Month, Andrea and Marianne are going to help you get started in turning your kids into little fish - gills not included!  Forget walking, this is the life skill, surviva...

How many times have you found yourself frantically digging through your fridge or pantry at 6pm with a gaggle of children (or your spouse) complaining about their level of hunger? (us too!)  If only we thought about it an hour before?  Maybe we even thought about it earlier in the morning?  Crazy thought here, BUT, what if we not only thought about it, but PLANNED for dinner?  ...

Did you think your life of travel would come to a crashing halt when you started having kids?   Have you missed the days of enjoying a drink in the airport?  In this episode, Andrea and Marianne give you back the power to travel.  They arm you with their favorite tips, and of course a few tricks, for getting through the airport and into the sky with your littles in tow. **Did y...

In this episode, Andrea and Marianne hit a favorite topic...Happy Hour.  Not your standard after work happy hour or even the one that kicks off your wedding (wait, is that happy hour or cocktail hour???).  This happy hour is kid-friendly, parent approved and as delicious as you can make it. **Did you hear the name of a favorite Sister Tipster product?  Checkout our page for buying i...

Our very first episode of the Sister Tipsters with our hosts, Andrea and Marianne!  Tune in to hear their story and find out exactly what you can expect from this brand new podcast all about two sisters trying to keep their head, AND yours, afloat.