SPRING
2010:
40th Anniversary of Earth Day - Easy Ways to Go Green (Earth Day
2010)
Summer Travel with The Travel Mom, Emily Kaufman
SUMMER
2010:
Safe in the Summer Sun
Home Based Biz Buzz - Tips & Tools for Working from Home
Busy Mom's Survival Guide
Everyday
Ways to Save Money
Fight Fat at Any Age
Summer Travel Blockbuster - TV & Movie Location Vacations
Last Minute Summer Travel & Mini-Vacations with The Travel
Mom, Emily Kaufman
FALL
2010:
Quick & Easy Healthy Eating for Kids
Make a Family Plan to Master Disaster
Traveling Home for the Holidays - Tips & Deals
Surviving Cold & Flu Season
HOLIDAYS
2010:
Traveling Home for the Holidays - Tips & Deals
Healthy Holidays - From Eating Healthy To Surviving the Cold &
Flu
Cyber Monday's Online Shopping Madness
Christmas on a Budget - Great Gifts and Money Saving Tools
Have a "Green" Christmas - Easy Ways to Go Green and
Save the "Green"
Gifts for Globe Trotters
Meowy Christmas - Purr-fect Gifts for Pets and Pet Owners
New Year Reinventions - Beat the Battle of the Bulge
SPRING
2010:
40th
Anniversary of Earth Day - E-Z Ways to Go Green & Save the
"Green" (April 19, 2010)
For the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in 2010, the world is in
greater peril than ever, but there is also unprecedented opportunity
to build a new future. Earth Day 40 is a pivotal opportunity for
people, corporations, and governments to join together to create
a global green economy. Whether you're trying to save money or
trying to save the planet, going "green" makes a lot
of economic and environmental sense. There are so many ways to
save energy, make environmental decisions in every day activities
and even when you travel. It's easy to be green. All it takes
is making simple changes in your home, office and daily habits.
There are hundreds of way to go "green" and save the
"green." Our expert has the latest lowdown on products
and companies that have a mission for making the environment better
NOW. This feature might include, but is not limited to:
• Energy efficient lighting and fixtures
• The latest programmable thermostats that save energy and
on energy bills....
• Fuel efficient and hybrid automobiles...
• Choosing environmentally friendly hotels when you travel...
• Places to buy in bulk and save on gas bills to the grocery
store...
• Organic products (from cleaners to pet products) that
are easy on the environment...
• Diaper services for new mothers...
• Products that use recyclable containers or manufacturing
processes...
• Products that use environmentally friendly packaging…
• Fair Trade Coffee...
• Other “green” products and more...
[Commitment: March 17, 2010]
Summer
Travel with the Travel Mom, Emily Kaufman (April 28, 2010)
It’s not too early to start planning your summer vacation
and whether your budget is tight or you just want to get the most
bang for your buck, there are great trips and tips that won’t
break bank – from weekend getaways to America’s historic
landmarks to outrageous adventures. As you hit the road this summer
with kids or friends, find out where to go, where to stay, how
to get there, how to get the best deals, and what to bring with
you with our travel expert. This feature might include, but is
not limited to:
• Where to find the best travel deals (from one-stop travel
websites to hotel & airline websites)…
• Great destinations and how to get there (planes, trains,
and automobiles)…
• Ways to save money on gasoline with fuel efficient cars
(buying or renting)…
• New travel promotions or sweepstakes…
• Travel gadgets, luggage, and accessories to ease travel
on the road and in the air…
• Airfare deals, hotel packages and much more…
[Commitment: March 19, 2010]
SUMMER 2010:
Safe
in the Summer Sun (June 4, 2010)
When
the summer throws out hot scorching days, there are some things
you can do to help keep yourself safe when it comes to the summer
sun. From protecting your eyes and skin from harmful UV rays to
staying hydrated to safety products for water sports and so much
more.This feature might include, but is not limited to:
• Proper sunglasses to protect your eyes….
• Ways to keep your skin safe in the summer sun….
• Safe self-tanning options and much more….
• Thirst quenchers and great ways to energize and rehydrate…
• Supplement to take if you’re in the sun…
• Products for kids in a pool…
• Avoiding summer colds…
• Safe self-tanning options and much more….
[Commitment: April 13, 2010]
Home
Based Biz Buzz - Tips & Tools for Working from Home (June
7, 2010)
Now
more than ever Americans are starting home based in businesses
and the current economy is fueling this new frontier as companies
downsize and layoff employees, people are and starting their own
business in record numbers. Home-based businesses are a $427 Billion
a year industry. That's more than the pharmaceutical industry,
food industry, and consumer goods industry - combined! The extremely
low start-up costs, flexible hours, and the Internet are fueling
the growth of the home business segment. This feature might include,
but is not limited to:
• Tools for home based businesses…
• Snacks for the home based business owner…
• Online resources (from office supplies to webinar and
conference hosting services)…
• PCs, PDAs, MP3s, Cell phones & technology to keep
your business wired / wireless ….
• Home business organization tools and systems…
• Road warrior travel tips and travel gadgets and
more...
[Commitment: April 13, 2010]
Busy
Mom’s Survival Guide (June 11, 2010)
For overwhelmed moms on the run!
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, work-at-home mom, or
a working mom, you probably feel overwhelmed and as though you
are always running out of time. Between managing jobs, the kids
schedules with school and play, cooking, and cleaning, getting
organized and under control doesn’t usually come naturally
and busy moms need help. It’s time to learn how to conquer
clutter, cleaning and chaos and take control with tips and products
to give moms a way to balance their time and their energy so that
they are giving something to themselves as well as their family.
We have great tips to avoid housework overwhelm and take control
of your day. Everything from Home Organization Tips, Clutter Control,
Meal Planning, Frugal Living Ideas and Housework Schedules - practical
ideas on how to manage your time and reduce your stress for Mom.
• Products to Making Cleaning Easier and Save Time….
• Home Organization Tips and Tools…
• Clutter Control Products…
• Quick and Healthy Family Meal Planning Ideas and Products…
• Frugal Living Ideas and products..
• From Cell Phones to Techno Gadgets that help organize
busy mom's lives…
• House work Schedules - practical ideas on how to manage
your time and reduce stress…
[Commitment: April 14, 2010]
Everyday
Ways to Save Money on Tightening Budgets (June 14, 2010)
Now more than ever, everyone is looking for ways to trim their
household budgets. This feature might include, but is not limited
to:
• Websites that help lower bills …
• Places to rent DVDs instead of buying them…
• Rewards programs that convert easily into free products,
free travel and more…
• Ways to save energy (from energy saving appliances to
CFLs, LEDs, programmable thermostats and more) and lower energy
bills…
• Replacing your landline with internet or cell phone service
….
• Where to save the most on Long Distance and International
calling…
• How to save money by combining cable, internet and phone
service …
• Brown bag lunch ideas …
• Best online deal sites that include free shipping and
much more …
[Commitment: April 21, 2010]
Fight
Fat At Any Age (June 18, 2010)
Summer is around the corner and that means swimsuits! If you packed
on some extra pounds over the winter, you have time to get back
into shape before you hit the beach. Our Author and Registered
Dietitian has healthy and nutritious tips for making lifestyle
and eating changes to get weight off and keep it off! This feature
might include, but is not limited to:
• Great substitutes when you’re cooking to make dishes
healthier …
• Quick breakfast ideas…
• Exercise equipment, health club deals and more…
• The importance of getting eight glasses of water a day
and bottled waters that help…
• Quick, easy healthy frozen meals to help count calories
and keep your diet on track…
• Tired and trusted weight loss programs -- from online
coaches to face-to-face meetings ….
• Creative ideas to add flavor and spice up vegetables and
meat with seasonings…
• Healthy beverages that add nutrition to your diet (not
empty calories)...
• Easy ways to get five servings a day from pre-packaged
fruit & vegetables and much more …
[Commitment: April 21, 2010]
Summer
Travel Blockbuster - TV & Movie Location Vacations (June 21,
2010)
From blockbuster movies to hit TV shows old and new, everyone
loves films and television and now anyone can be a part of TV
and movie magic! It’s a great time to look into some fantastic
travel deals at the locations where favorite television programs
and famous movies were shot on location – from the United
States to the European Union to the Great Wall of China to Down
Under – the world has become Hollywood’s back-lot!
And it's a perfect marriage for old and new DVD releases, Hollywood
theme parks & state parks, great hotels, airlines and destinations
featured on the Silver Screen to the Flat-Screen. This feature
might include, but is not limited to:
• Where to find the best travel deals (from one-stop travel
websites to hotel & airline websites)…
• Great movie and TV location destinations and how to get
there…
• New DVD releases of movies filmed in great locations…
• Online DVD retailers and rentals…
• Airfare deals, hotel packages and more…
[Commitment: April 27, 2010]
Last
Minute Summer Travel & Mini-Vacations
(June 29, 2009)
With Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom
Just because budgets are tight doesn’t mean you have to
say “no” to family fun! We have great ideas for mini-vacations
for a half-day, one-day or even short weekend getaway to give
the family a break and have fun! A mini-vacation doesn't require
weeks of planning and needn't cost a thing. But it will still
provide same basic substance of any trip: the chance to recharge
your batteries, get your mind off of work and take a break from
your regular routine. This feature might include, but is not limited
to:
• Hotel specials with indoor pools …
• Great destinations…
• Online resources to find discounts on tickets and events
…
• Restaurants with great deals to eat out…
• Be a tourist in your own city and buy tickets to events
online…
• Take up a family sport and plan sports adventures…
• Make going out to coffee shops or restaurants an event
….
• Plan an old fashioned picnic…
• Turn your home into a spa for a day with the kids…
• And much more …
[Commitment: May 4, 2010]
FALL 2010:
Quick
& Easy Healthy Eating for Kids (September 10, 2010)
The kids are back in school and now, more than ever, parents need
to help keep kids and their diets on a healthy eating track. They've
been called Generation X-Large -- and more nine million American
children and teenagers are overweight, triple the number a generation
ago. Our Registered Dietiican will feature the best foods, products
and great tips to get kids back on the right track with nutrition
to help conquer the childhood obesity epidemic!
• Great substitutes when you’re cooking to make dishes
healthier …
• Quick breakfast ideas…
• The importance of getting eight glasses of water a day
and bottled waters that help…
• Quick, easy healthy frozen meals to help count calories
and keep your diet on track…
• Tired and trusted weight loss programs -- from online
coaches to face-to-face meetings ….
• Creative ideas to add flavor and spice up vegetables and
meat with seasonings for the season…
• Healthy beverages that add nutrition to your diet (not
empty calories)...
• Easy ways to get five servings a day from pre-packaged
fruit & vegetables and much more …
[Commitment: July 20, 2010]
Fall
Travel Tips & Deals with
Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom(September
22, 2010)
Even with soaring airfares and gas prices, 'tis the season for
great weather, great fall foliage and great travel deals. From
shopping trips to great off-season vacation deals, our travel
expert has the inside scoop on what everyone needs to know about
your destination or special service to give fall vacationers great
tips on everything from last minute weekend getaways to off-season
deals to avoid the usual vacation crowds! This feature might include,
but is not limited to:
• Where to find the best travel deals (from one-stop travel
websites to going direct to hotels,
airlines, and car rental websites)....
• Great fall destinations and how to get there…
• Travel gadgets, items and luggage that make traveling
a breeze…
• Off-Season airfare deals, hotel packages and more…
[Commitment: August 8, 2010]
Make
a Family Plan to Master Disaster (September 27, 2010)
October is not only National Fire Safety Month, it's also peak
hurricane season. Disasters happen anytime, anywhere. An earthquake,
hurricane, flood, tornado or any other disaster could cut off
basic services such as gas, water, electricity and communications.
When Disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond and
help may be hours or days away. Whether you live in the path of
bad weather or have to weather a house fire, everyone should know
what to have on hand our Lifestyle Expert has a family plan to
master disaster that will help families across America be prepared
for any natural or man-made disaster including hurricanes, earthquakes,
floods, flu pandemics, fires and other emergencies. This feature
might include, but is not limited to:
• The latest smoke detectors, home fire extinguishers and
other fire safety devices....
• Carbon Monoxide detectors...
• Batteries that last...
• Non-Perishable snacks and bottled water for every disaster
kit...
• Special safety programs for kids and families...
• Sanitary wipes and water purification systems to have
on hand...
• What should be in every First Aid Kit...
• Battery operated flashlights, lamps and radios for power
outages...
• Flashlights and battery operated lamps...
[Commitment: August 11, 2010]
Surviving
Cold & Flu Season (October 26, 2010)
Between late December through early March, Americans spend over
$100 million each week on over-the-counter cold and flu remedies.
We’ll feature the latest treatments plus tried and true
ways to stay healthy during cold and flu seasons. This feature
might include, but is not limited to:
• Latest Cold & Flu Products….
• Platform for reaching parents regarding proper use of
OTCs for children…
• Ways to boost the immune system…
• Keeping your office and home clean with germ killing cleansers/wipes…
• And more….
[Commitment: September 7, 2010]
HOLIDAYS 2010:
Cyber
Monday Online Shopping Madness (November 29, 2010)
Forget Black Friday. Cyber Monday is the latest trend in holiday
shopping and has exploded into a multi-billion dollar holiday
event primarily because now you can avoid those crowded shopping
malls. Whether you’re too busy or too lazy to get to the
mall, Lifestyle Expert, Tara Aronson, has the latest lowdown on
online retailers with gifts from the ordinary to unique just in
time to make your list and check it twice. This feature might
include, but is not limited to:
• Online retailers with gifts from the ordinary to unique....
• Computers and computer deals...
• Digital Gadgets and techno gifts...
• Online security and credit card purchasing...
• And much more...
[Commitment: October 10, 2010]
Holiday
Travel Tips with The Travel Mom, Emily Kaufman (November 30, 2010)
There's no place like home for the holidays but getting there
in today's travel environment is as easy as it used to be. Moms,
dads and kids can get stressed just getting there! This feature
might include, but is not limited to:
• Where to find the best travel deals....
• Great destinations during the holidays if you're not going
"home"....
• What to pack with kids in tow to make air travel (including
carryons) and road trips easier…
• Travel gadgets, items and luggage that make traveling
a breeze…
• Family friendly hotels geared for the holiday traveler
and more…
[Commitment: October 10, 2010]
Christmas
on a Budget - Great Gifts and Money Saving Tools (December 1,
2010)
This year, the economy is weighing heavy on everyone's mind, but
there's no need for Santa to "cancel Christmas." Budget
minded elves and shoppers just need to know about great gifts
that will stuff stockings and hearts of full of great gifts --
but for less. This feature might include, but is not limited to:
• Online shopping sites...
• Toys for kids from one to ninety-two..
• Electronic gadgets....
• Budgeting tools...
• Gift Cards...
• Responsible Credit Card budgeting during the holidays...
• Homemade gift ideas…
• Coffee and Food Gift Ideas...
• Other high value gifts under $25 and more...
[Commitment: October 13, 2010]
Healthy
Holidays - From Healthy Eating to Surviving the Cold & Flu
(December 6, 2010)
The holidays can be an all out assault on our health - from being
bombarded with unhealthy food choices that not only pack on the
pounds, but also lower our immune systems to encountering the
latest "bug" and being sidelined with illness during
the holidays. Our Author and Registered Dietitian will feature
the best foods, products and great tips to keep from getting sick
during the holidays and during cold and flu season.
• Great substitutes when you’re cooking to make dishes
healthier …
• Quick breakfast ideas…
• Cold & Flu remedies and new products to stay healthy…
• Quick, easy healthy frozen meals to help count calories
and keep your diet on track…
• Tired and trusted weight loss programs -- from online
coaches to face-to-face meetings ….
• Ways to get plenty of rest and sleep…
• Healthy beverages that add nutrition to your diet (not
empty calories)...
• Easy ways to get five servings a day from pre-packaged
fruit & vegetables and much more …
[Commitment: October 13, 2010]
Have
a "Green" Christmas - Ways to Go "Green" &
Save the "Green" (December 8, 2010)
Whether you're trying to save money or trying to save the planet
this Holiday season, going "green" makes a lot of economic
and environmental sense. There are so many ways to save energy,
make environmental decisions when it come to the holidays. From
gift wrapping to eco-friendly gifts, there are hundreds of ways
to go "green" and save the "green." We will
feature the latest holiday and related products that have a mission
for making the environment better for the holiday season. This
feature might include, but is not limited to:
• Eco-friendly gifts...
• Energy efficient lighting and decorations..
• The latest programmable thermostats that save energy and
money during the holidays....
• Places to buy in bulk and save on gas bills to the grocery
store...
• Organic products (from cleaners while cleaning for holiday
parties) that are easy our planet...
• Products that use recyclable containers or manufacturing
processes...
• Products that use environmentally friendly packaging…
• Fair Trade Coffee...
• Other “green” products and more...
[Commitment: October 17, 2010]
Gifts
for Globe Trotters (December 9, 2010)
Travel is a $7 Trillion Industry and whether you have a real life
road warrior in your life or you and your family friends just
love to plan weekends and faraway getaways, we have gifts for
globe trotters no mater where you travel. This feature might include,
but is not limited to:
• Travel gadgets, luggage, and accessories to ease travel
on the road and in the air..
• Great destinations and how to get there (planes, trains,
and automobiles)…
• New travel promotions or sweepstakes...
• Giving the gift of travel this holiday season…
• Airfare deals, hotel packages and much more…
[Commitment: October 17, 2010]
Meowy
Christmas - Purr-fect Gifts for Pets and Pet Owners (December
13, 2010)
To anyone who has a cat or a dog, they’re a member of the
family and we have great gifts for your furry friends plus what
to know if giving a pet for Christmas. This feature might include,
but is not limited to:
• Getting your pet started right with the right food …
• Pet accessories – from kitty litter to dog toys…
• Pet insurance…
• The latest in pet products…
• Camcorders and digital cameras to capture the precious
moments…
[Commitment: October 20, 2010]
New
Year Reinventions - Beat the Battle of the Bulge (December 29,
2010)
The Holidays are over and it's time to focus on the beating the
battle of the bulge with a healthy change for the New Year! Our
Author and Registered Dietitian has healthy and nutritious tips
for making lifestyle and eating changes to get weight off and
keep it off! This feature might include, but is not limited to:
• Great substitutes when you’re cooking to make dishes
healthier …
• Quick breakfast ideas…
• The importance of getting eight glasses of water a day
and bottled waters that help…
• Quick, easy healthy frozen meals to help count calories
and keep your diet on track…
• Tired and trusted weight loss programs -- from online
coaches to face-to-face meetings ….
• Creative ideas to add flavor and spice up vegetables and
meat with seasonings for the season…
• Healthy beverages that add nutrition to your diet (not
empty calories)...
• Easy ways to get five servings a day from pre-packaged
fruit & vegetables and much more …
[Commitment: November 11, 2010]
Contact Marianne Schwab,
Executive Producer, CMP Media Café for details.
