After an unexpected week off, the Manic Mommies take a few moments to catch up on recent life events: business travel, poison oak and the first parent-teacher conferences of the year. We're also joined by author/comedian Chris Mancini whose hilarious new book Pacify Me is a laugh out loud read for any new or experienced parent. It's good to get a dad's perspective every once and a while!

The Meal Makeover Moms visit Kristin's kitchen to answer all of our healthy eating questions. They also give one of Kristin's family's favorite recipes, Fish Chowder, a meal makeover (it was delicious!).

Special thanks to Meal Makeover Moms Escape Sponsors - Coleman Natural and Cabot.

The Manic Mommies took a time out to get a little shopping done, meeting listeners and friends at the new Champion store at Wrentham Premium Outlets. During our visit we found out some of the ways they are staying fit - from karate to power jump roping (how dangerous does that sound??), we were so impressed by their commitment to getting moving. Maybe it will inspire Erin and Kristin to do the same!

We also welcome our first Escape sponsor spotlight: Coleman Natural Foods.