I've been on the air 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
[Mom Team] 5 Healthy Snack Hacks That the Kids Won’t Hate
In an active place like the Treasure Valley, you don't have oodles of extra time to make a fancy charcuterie board for the kids at snack time, so it's a good thing frozen grapes will do. These snack hacks are timesavers that will keep kids out of chip bags too.
See Boise Like Never Before Through Spectacular Drone Shots
The latest drone's eye view of Boise State is incredible. The 8k video was filmed in late spring of this year, and you can see glimpses of the river, foothills, and the City of Boise too.
5 COVID-Related Things Everyone in Boise Needs To Know Right Now
Here we go again? The plot thickened Tuesday when Boise Mayor, Lauren McLean, announced new COVID-19 policies for events this fall, and it felt a little like 2020 might be happening all over again. But this is why it won't.
[Mom Team] A Warning From Police About Back-to-School Photos
Too late? There's a right way and a wrong way to post back-to-school photos, and police are warning that doing it the wrong way can not only endanger your kids but it can create serious headaches for you too.
Do Treasure Valley Airbnb’s Have Cameras Hidden Inside? Probably.
We don't know for sure because, well, they're hidden. But Airbnb does allow for hosts to place cameras in common areas like the kitchen and living room, so chances are, they're in there somewhere. Here's how you can find them.
[Mom Team] 8 Photos That Should be on Every Boise Mom’s Social Media
We love it when you snap pictures of the things that make Boise great, and there are a few scenes that should be on every mom's social media. At least one of them involves wine.
[Mom Team] How to Talk to the Kids About 9/11
Many of us have kids who weren't around in 2001 when 9/11 happened, so their experience of it has come through limited teachings at school and Youtube videos. Here are some tips to open up in-person conversations.
[Mom Team] 6 Ways to Burn Calories Doing Things Around Boise
Boise moms are active, so you know you're burning calories. But just how many calories you're burning while you're picking up toddlers and running up the stairs may surprise you.
[Mom Team] 8 Perfect Side Hustles for Busy Boise Moms
What mom doesn't need an extra stash of cash? I mean, it will probably end up going to the kids, but still. "Mom Team" will be a space for us to swap ideas and inspire each other on the supermom journey, and we'll start with side hustles.
Delta Variant May Be Targeting Idaho Kids The Most
This is something no parent wants to hear. Idaho is seeing a surge in COVID cases in babies and toddlers, and the most likely cause is the delta variant. There is one thing parents are being asked to do to protect them.