I've been on the air in the Treasure Valley since 2009, and I love hanging out with ya! We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and other things that present huge challenges. Like online dating. Oh my goodness. Dating on the apps is time consuming, but if we try to meet someone in person it's stalkery and creepy, so we forge ahead. I was born and raised in the rural town of Elwood, Nebraska with one stop light, a court house, three churches, and a bar. I'm a Cornhusker, and graduated with a Broadcasting degree from the University of Nebraska, and then worked all over the country in radio. When I'm not working, I'm usually running. I try to run between 6 and 9 miles a day because I love that runners high! I try to eat clean too. I love shopping, going out for salmon and wine, seeing live music and comedy, and listening to all kinds of music. I've got three daughters, and that means I'm an Uber mom, taking them to gymnastics, karate, softball, or whatever is in season. They always crack me up and ask odd questions, and give the best hugs and make me realize what's important in life. Feel free to connect via email anytime using the form here on the website. I love hearing from you!
Jen Austin
Treasure Valley Starbucks Locations Bring Back Summer Favorites
Rather than go to the trouble of roasting marshmallows and melting them on chocolate with graham crackers this summer, Starbucks will let us drink our S'mores. The summer menu looks rich, and fruity too.
Things to Grill Besides Meat
Since there's an apparent meat shortage happening and prices for steaks and burgers are shooting higher at the grocery store, throwing a portabello mushroom on the grill this weekend is sounding like a great idea. And have you ever grilled a peach?
This Shortage May Ruin Your Memorial Day Weekend Plans
We survived the toilet paper and meat shortages, and now something else is disappearing that could have a big impact on your socially distanced Memorial Day weekend plans.
The Easiest Healthy Treat Ever
When you find a treat that everyone in the family likes and it's healthy, you run with it. This is one of those snacks, and it's so versatile you can change it up to make it as unhealthy as you want.
Weird Ways That Sports May Change
Before all of this, we never thought twice about a quarterback licking his fingers as he's about ready to snap the ball, but seeing it now might cause us to worry about his immune system. In fact, sports may change in a lot of strange ways.
4 Reasons I Will Miss the Lockdown
Once the shock of the quarantine wore off, there was some sort of weird acceptance that happened. And then gratitude. There are four specific things that I'll miss when the lockdown is completely over.
Can You Reuse a Facemask?
The last thing we want to do is spread germs via something that is supposed to stop the spread of germs, so it's good to know how many times we can use a facemask before we have to toss it or wash it. More than once?
Dogs Are Getting Bad Pandemic Haircuts Too
I couldn't take it anymore, so I had to shave the schnauzer completely. And then I discovered that Purina's "tips and tricks for keeping dogs happy" during the pandemic don't include buzz cuts.
3 Reasons Why the Class of 2020 Should Not Feel Robbed
If you're graduating from high school or college and mad at the coronavirus situation for robbing you of a once-in-a-lifetime experience, put that thought on pause for a sec. You're part of something unique, and the world wants to recognize that.
Offices May Never Be The Same
Crowded cubicle spaces may be a thing of the past and office desks will be moving at least six feet apart. And you might be getting a temperature check when you enter the building. If you go back.