I've been on the air in East Texas since 1999, and in radio for my whole adult life. I've been single, married, and single again, and weeding through the dating apps as a single mom of three girls is quite the adventure. It all leads to one fun and embarrassing story after another for the radio show. We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and things that bother us and make us laugh and bawl our eyes out too. Faith, fitness, and family are really important to me, and I love shopping and sports too. My daughters crack me up and ask odd questions and challenge me, and you'll hear me talking about wild parental adventures with them too. Life is full and a little nuts, so let's hang out and do it together. It's better with friends, and sometimes vodka.
Jen Austin
Ridiculous Items You Can Buy In Bulk With Ten Thousand Dollars
Why blow all that money in one chunk when you can use it for ten thousand items off the dollar menu? It could last a lifetime that way.
Salvation Army Starts Its Christmas Fundraiser Early
Dropping coins into Red Kettles on the way into the store used to seem so simple, but now with a coin shortage and a pandemic, the Salvation Army has to find a new way to accomplish its mission of helping hundreds of East Texas families.
5 Reasons To Be Happy Movie Theaters Are Open Again
The Broken Hearts Gallery was the best movie I've seen a the theater in the past six months. Okay, it's the only one, but still. The movie was better than expected and it felt great to be back in the theater.
You Need A Vacation and Hot Springs Are Calling
The average couple hasn't had a vacation in seven months, and for most, it's been longer than that. So, it's time to hit the road to save the relationship! How about a long road trip to Yellowstone?
‘Karen’ Is Fading In Popularity As A Baby Name
Anyone who has a baby in the Treasure Valley this year probably isn't naming her Karen. In fact, this may be the end of the name all together. But Karens, this may be a good thing!
Should We Call For An End to Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time has been around since 1966, and every time we lose an hour of sleep we get mad and want it to go away. It turns out, even gaining an hour of sleep is bad for us, and that's why one group is calling for an end to the clock changes.
Working From Home Is Bringing Major Burnout
If you're working from home and you're tired of feeling like you have to be available 24/7, you're not alone. That's leading to burnout for a lot of people.
5 Reasons Why Mulan Is Worth $30
The girls and I watched Mulan three times over the weekend, and seeing it more than once helped us get our money's worth. But there are several other things that make it worth the splurge.
How To Order Starbucks’ Secret Pumpkin Cheesecake Frappuccino
The seasonal offerings are starting to explode across East Texas, and so are the secret menus. And it turns out, if you request an extra squirt of the right syrups at Starbucks, your frappe will taste just like pumpkin cheesecake.
The Top Labor Day Foods To Grill in Texas
Texans are pretty good at grilling any ole weekend, but Labor Day makes for one of the top grilling weekends of the year and therefore we will kick it up a notch.
The Dirtiest Spot In The Car Is Worse Than A Toilet Seat
We spend more than four years of our lives in vehicles, and there are plenty of germs in there with us. The spot in the car with the most bacteria is just a short reach away from the steering wheel.
Vacuum Cleaner Bags Make Good Facemasks
You can make a facemask from many things around the house, but what's most effective? It turns out, vacuum cleaner bags my do the trick if they line the inside of the mask.