CK & GK Podcast

Experience an AHA moment as you explore the origins of common phrases and the tales behind them in this hilarious, heartwarming, and enlightening episode.

Here's what we cover in this episode:

1. Uncover the origins of everyday phrases that are used incorrectly or completely unknown. 
2. Learn about the mystery behind the phrase "the whole 9 yards."
3. Hear about how you can literally get that B-R-E-A-D 😉.

Jenn...

Truth time: kids' birthday parties suck. But they don't have to! When we're looking to make our kids' birthday parties less sucky, we start by finding a fun and unique location for the party.

You'll learn:

1. Some creative, unexpected places to have a kid’s birthday party
2. Pros and cons of having a kid’s party at a trampoline park, virtual reality arcade, or petting zoo
3. Why an explicit ask on an invit...

"You're in a new family now."

In this episode, Caitlin, Jenny, and Kimball Lewis cover: 

1. EmpoweringParents.com's history and mission, and how has it helped parents deal with difficult child behavior.
2. Why setting boundaries for your kids improves their self-esteem and behavior.
3. Strategies for setting rules and boundaries for children without having to engage in arguments. 

Kimball Lewis is the CEO o...

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:

1. How to use the broiler to transform meals from soggy to crispy and delicious. 
2. Tips for planning ahead t...

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 inclusive
• share Valentine's Day gifts that don&a...

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 you can understand the game as it happens in ...

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, and get a preview of the content in...

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 Jenny's turn to get sucked into the Buzzfeed v...

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.” We also answer 5 fun questions, just ...

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. Join us!

Find Mama...

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 listeners!). You probably already knew...

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 feelings without losing your, um, *sheet.*

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, your phone can do what?" So gear up, iPhone...

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
• Why not *every* mug is on a teacher&...

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 Thanksgiving recipes in this week's blog po...

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 and his connection to peanut butter
• Elections be...

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.

As always, thank you for li...

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 and links to even more.

Happy...

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 personal feelings (re: disdain) for tube sock...