Planned Purchasing, Depression and Kids, Zeus the Mighty, Healthy Skin, Dealing with Doubters, Bizarre Vacation Destinations

Planned Purchasing (0:00:00) Now that winter is here and all of the summer clothes are on sale, I never know if I should take a risk and stock up on swimsuits for my family, or just wait until the weather is warm again and pay full price. What’s more frustrating? I’ll have the same internal battle in six months when the coat I want now goes on sale. What do we do? Family finance specialist, Jen Smith from Modern Frugality, is here to share the best time of the year to make our various purchases. The Effect of Depression on Kids (0:14:39) As parents, we want to be happy for our kids! We want to guard them from the ups and downs of life and fill their days with rainbows, butterflies, and lemonade stands. But staying sunny for our kids isn’t always easy, especially if we’re dealing with seasonal or chronic depression. Here to discuss how to balance life, our kids, and time to ourselves while experiencing depression is Dr. Russ Bailey. Dr. Bailey is a clinical psychologist and assistant clinical professor at Brigham Young University. Zeus the Mighty (0:34:41) Did you know that National Geographic Kids has a fiction imprint called “Under the Stars”? This division seeks to help kids in their quest for learning through fictional stories. Aligning with National Geographic’s mission to help people explore and understand the world around them, Under the Stars has now published two series, one of them called "Zeus the Mighty," by Crispin Boyer. His humorous and heartwarming story for middle-grade readers is inspired by Greek mythology and ancient Greece. Healthy Skin and Lifestyle (0:50:33) serums, creams and oils saturate the skin-care market today, but have you ever thought about how your lifestyle affects your complexion? Instead of buying expensive products to keep your skin looking young, eating healthy and staying active can actually help you skin stay vibrant. Joining us is dermatologist Dr. Cyntha Bailey to share exactly how living a healthy lifestyle can help us have healthy skin. How to Deal with Doubters (1:08:34) This year, if you have a vision for yourself... like a passion or a career you’d like to pursue... I say dream big and don’t let the doubters get you down. But that’s easier said than done, especially when you don’t believe in yourself. Our next guest has experience battling and overcoming doubt, including self-doubt, in the pursuit of her dreams. Joining us is Tamara the Opera Chef. Tamara is an opera singer who combined her love for music with her love for cooking to become “The Opera Chef” –and now she’s empowering others to do what they love no matter what anyone else says. Bizarre Vacation Destinations (1:25:40) Now that the busyness of the holidays has settled down, you maybe looking for your next getaway. While there are many popular vacation options out there, looking into going somewhere unique and different can give you the adventure you didn’t know you needed. Breaking away from the usual museums and theme parks can help you see a new side of tourism. Here to tell us about some of the best bizzare travel destinations is K.C. Dermody. K.C. is a travel expert and travel writer.