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June 15, 2008

Help Jennifer Make a Difference

She's volunteered to film a commercial for her charity. She has a script, a Hollywood director and is ready to shoot the commercial. She needs your help to raise the rest of the money through donations and auctions - click here to help!

January 3, 2008

CES 2008

For the fourth year in a row, 11-year-old Jennifer Smart will be the youngest broadcaster at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

We kicked off the Smart Family Tour there last year, and Joan Jett signed Jen's Guitar Hero controller! The excitement continues this year with our new nightly show, Online Tonight with the Smart Family.

Join Jennifer (with Max and Vic) next week in the Plaza area outside the Las Vegas Convention Center for a live broadcast from 7-10pm Monday through Thursday. Just look for the big bus with our faces on it!

December 15, 2007

Sitting in for David Lawrence

Don't forget tonight we start sitting in for David Lawrence on nationally-syndicated Online Tonight. If your local talk station doesn't carry it, you can listen live at kbnp.com from 7-10pm Pacific tonight and each Saturday night from now on...

Following David's format, we will be answering your tech questions on the air.

You can still reach us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com and 866-99-FAMILY and now at 800-39-ONLINE. Next week we'll be giving away a SanDisk mp3 player, so make sure you get in to win.

December 9, 2007

Revisiting Salem

This show originally aired October 21st. We were in Salem, Massachusetts, checking out the pre-Halloween happenings. We even interviewed witches!

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com. We'll be giving away a few more DVDs before the holidays.

Also, make sure you join us on Saturday nights, starting the 15th, from 7-10pm Pacific on your local talk station or at KBNP.com. We'll be sitting in for David Lawrence on Online Tonight.

December 2, 2007

Holiday Gift Guide

We're heading for home, but you may catch us breezing through New Mexico and Arizona this week!

Make sure you check out our new Holiday Gift Guide full of recommendations for your friends and family this holiday season. And check back here frequently later this month for updates.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com because we'll be drawing some names at random this month to get some extra gifts out in time for the holidays!

Hitting the Last Leg

We've turned westward to head for home, so this is our last broadcast from the road. We're in West Memphis, Arkansas, and we'll share with you our visit to Louisville, Kentucky - home of the Kentucky Derby and the Slugger - and our side trip to see Hannah Montana in Nashville. Plus an we got to experience an icy Grinch at Opryland and we're enjoying holiday decorations as we eagerly anticipate arriving home. Jennifer reviews a yummy game that's included in our new Holiday Gift Guide.

Congratulations to all of our prize winners - we'll get those goodies out to you in time for the holidays. There will be more, so email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com.

November 19, 2007

Come See Us in Nashville with Hannah

We will be at the Hannah Montana concert in Nashville this Friday. Look for the mobile studio at the Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, on the 23rd.

November 15, 2007

Horse Country

Join us this Sunday from 9am-noon ET for a live broadcast from Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. We'll share with you our experiences this week in the nation's capital, in West Virginia and here in Lexington. Jennifer has another game review, and we'll talk about movies for your holiday wish list.

You can listen live on your local talk station or at LifestyleTalkRadio.com. Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to get into our drawings - we'll be pulling names next week for some pre-holiday gifts just for you!

November 10, 2007

A Historic Home in Mount Vernon

Join us this Sunday from 9am-noon at George Washington's home in Mount Vernon, Virginia for a live broadcast. We'll be joined by Melissa Woods, to tell us about what you can find here. We'll also tell you about our visit to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, some recent food experiences, movies, games and more!

We'll be giving away the last of our freebies at the end of this month, so make sure you get in to win! Send us an email to radio@smartfamilyshow.com with your name, city, state and a way to reach you by email or phone, and we'll put your name in the bucket.

November 6, 2007

Find a File, Win a Prize

We're putting together all the archives from this year's tour, and find we're missing one show. If you downloaded the audio for the June 17th show we did from the Minneapolis area, and happen to still have it on your computer, please let us know by emailing radio@smartfamilyshow.com. We'll let you choose a gift from our prize collection, too. We'll send you a gift for your efforts, so hurry and let us know before someone else gets to us first!

November 2, 2007

Pop Culture in Baltimore

Join us at Geppi's Entertainment Museum at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD this Sunday from 9am-noon ET. (Don't forget to change your clocks Saturday night!) It's just a short walk from the Inner Harbor. We'll share with you our visits to Hershey Park, Philadelphia and Atlantic City this week. We'll also be joined by Melissa Geppi-Bowersox, to tell us about the museum.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to get into our drawings. And if you have any questions, about Skype or anything else, drop us a note.

October 29, 2007

Get the Buzz on Bee Movie

We went to the premiere for Bee Movie in New York City last week, and Jennifer's red carpet report is our clip of the week! Click on Jennifer (to the left) between now and November 5th to see the stars she interviewed.

October 25, 2007

Home of Lincoln's Famous Address

Join us for a live broadcast at the American Civil War Museum in Gettysburg, PA this Sunday from 9am-noon. We'll be joined by Stephanie Lightner, who'll tell us what the museum has to offer, and Stacey Fox will tell us more about what you can find in Gettysburg. We also have all the buzz on Dreamworks' newest animated film, straight from the premiere in New York City.

We'd love to hear from you, with questions and comments. And don't forget we'll address your questions about Skype on the air. Send those to radio@smartfamilyshow.com, and we'll enter you into our drawings as well.

If you can't join us in Gettysburg, listen live on your local talk station or at LifestyleTalkRadio.com.

October 19, 2007

Witchy Ways in Salem

Join us for a live broadcast this Sunday in Salem, Massachusetts. What better way to prepare for Halloween than to immerse ourselves in the goings-on of witches, past and present? You'll find us in front of Salem Wax Museum's Haunted Neighborhood from 9am-noon. We'll be visited by Miss Firefly - a witch, psychic and schoolteacher - and Gypsy - a Wiccan priestess. We'll tell you all about the attractions in Salem, and also share with you our visit to LobsterGram in Maine. Plus, we've got new HP gear and activities to share with you.

Listen live on your local talk station or at LifestyleTalkRadio.com, where you can also find the archives later. Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to get into all our drawings. If you're in Salem Sunday morning, stop by and drop your business card in our bucket.

October 12, 2007

Exploring the Maine Coast

Join us this Sunday from 9am-noon ET at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine. We'll be joined by Chris Hall, Curator of Exhibits, to tell us about this wonderful place. We'll also share with you our experiences in New Hampshire and Maine, and some of Jennifer's interviews from Digital Life.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com with questions or comments, or just to enter our drawings. Feel free to submit questions about Skype and we'll feature them in our new weekly segment.

October 5, 2007

Falling into the Foliage

New England is absolutely gorgeous this time of year! Join us this Sunday at Clark's Trading Post in Lincoln, New Hampshire from 9am-noon ET. We'll take you back to Niagara Falls and share our experiences in front of, behind and above the falls. We'll tell you about our yummy visit to Vermont - land of cheese, ice cream, maple syrup and teddy bears. And of course we'll tell you all about the family entertainment you can find at Clark's in the White Mountains, including trained bears, a railroad and a circus...

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com - we love to hear from you and enter you in our giveaways.

September 30, 2007

Living a Digital Life

We're live from the floor of the Digital Life show at the Javits Center in New York City. Today we're joined by a variety of representatives about new products and new ways to use technology. Ellen from HopeLab shares a new contest to help kids and Paul from Hopscotch Technology tells us about a way to limit kids' screen time. The HP team will be here to talk about their latest cameras, printers, notebooks, printing solutions and high-end gaming computer. Michelle from Mattel shares fun products for kids, and Jacob from the John Lennon Educational Tour tells us what they do.

Help HP design a new laptop - head to www.mtv-tama.com for all the details!

We're giving away some prizes today. Get in to win by emailing radio@smartfamilyshow.com.

September 21, 2007

Into the Mist in Niagara

Join us this Sunday from 9am-noon ET for a live broadcast from Niagara Falls, NY. We'll be at the Niagara Gorge Trailhead Center, overlooking the gorge in Niagara Falls State Park. We'll share with you our experiences around the Falls, including a trip on the Maid of the Mist, and we'll be joined by Carol Rogers, a naturalist in the park. We also have some of Jennifer's interviews from last week's All Candy Expo.

Don't forget to email us to get into our giveaways. We'll be drawing more names next week during our Digital Life broadcast in NYC. Send us your first name, city and state to radio@smartfamilyshow.com.

You can listen live at LifestyleTalkRadio.com or on your local talk station. If they don't don't carry the Smart Family Show - ask them to!

September 14, 2007

The Sweet Life in Chicago

We're broadcasting live from the All Candy Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago this Sunday. The show won't be open yet, but we'll get an overview of what it's all about when we're joined by Susan Fussell. We'll also tell you about our other experiences in Illinois this week.

Listen live on your local affiliate or at LifestyleTalkRadio.com from 8-11am CT. Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com and we'll put you in our drawings.

Jennifer will be conducting interviews at the All Candy Expo on Tuesday the 18th, so if you're at the show, come by and say hi! You'll find us at the Treasure House in the main registration lobby from 11am to about 1pm. (We hope the sugar rush will die down in time for Jen's birthday two days later, so she can start all over again with cake and ice cream!)

September 8, 2007

Gateway to the West

We're live from the Casino Queen RV Park in East St Louis, Illinois, right across the Mississippi River from the Gateway Arch. What a view! On this week's show, we'll share with you our experiences in Missouri, where we spent some time in both Kansas City and St Louis. We also took a little side trip into Kansas. We also ate a lot, so we'll tell you about our restaurant experiences - both good and bad - and why you can't always trust the AAA guide! Plus we'll talk about the latest iPod and iPhone news from Apple.

Don''t forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to get into our drawings. Ask your local talk station to carry our show, if they don't already. You can also listen live at LifestyleTalkRadio.com.

August 28, 2007

Life on the Farm

Join us at the Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa this Sunday from 8-11am CT. We'll be joined by Jennie Deerr, who'll tell us the history of the property, and we'll share our experiences there. We'll also update you on some new announcements from HP.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com. We'll be drawing names for prizes on this weekend's show.

August 25, 2007

Back in Wisconsin

Join us at AOK RV in Menomonie, WI this Sunday from 8-11am CT. We'll be talking about our experiences in Nebraska and Iowa, and what brought us back to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Plus we'll be reviewing a few DVDs, since we haven't been able to watch TV for about a month!

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to get into our drawings. We'll be giving away some more prizes next week during our broadcast from the Living History Farm in Urbandale, IA.

August 18, 2007

You Can Call Them Buffalo

Join us tomorrow morning at Terry Bison Ranch, near Cheyenne, Wyoming. We will be broadcasting live from our mobile studio from 7-10am MT, sharing our experiences here and in Colorado. We'll also be joined by Sue, who will tell us about the history of the ranch and what you can find here.

If you can't join us here, you'll find us on your local talk station or at LifestyleTalkRadio.com during those hours.

Don't forget to drop us an email at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to get into all our drawings. Congratulations to last week's winners - we'll be getting those prizes out to you shortly. Also be sure to check the videos page for Jennifer's latest red carpet reports and other clips.

August 11, 2007

Enjoying the Altitude

Join us tomorrow morning for a live broadcast at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. We'll be sharing our experiences in Idaho, Utah and Colorado.

July 31, 2007

Asahka Show to Air This Sunday

Our show from the Dworshak National Fish Hatchery will air on Sunday, August 5 from 6-9am PT (9am-noon ET) on your local affiliate and at LifestyleTalkRadio.com. We hope you enjoyed the replay that aired last Sunday. We'll be live again the following week, from Colorado. Stay tuned for details.

We'll also be drawing one name per hour during our August 12 show, for great prizes like movies, mp3 players and a Rand McNally GPS. Make sure you're in to win - email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com. We need your first name, city, state and the best way to reach you (email or phone) - and you're in!

July 28, 2007

Watching the Fish Hatch in Idaho

Join us live at the Dworshak National Fish Hatchery in Ahsahka, Idaho on Sunday morning from 6-9am Pacific. We'll share our stay on the Washington coast, our sighting of a very large flightless bird made of wood, how our new family member, Chloe, is doing, and our review of a fun new movie full of rats and chefs.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to get into our drawings. We'll be pulling more names shortly for a GPS device, mp3 players, and more!

July 22, 2007

Live from Portland - KBNP

Join us this morning from 6-9am at KBNP AM 1410 - the Money Station - in Portland, Oregon. 278 SW Arthur is the address - look for our mobile studio behind the station.

July 13, 2007

Live From KSBN This Sunday

Join us at KSBN AM 1230, in Spokane, Washington. You can find the mobile studio at the corner of 1st and Stevens in downtown, so if you're in Spokane, come on down between 6 and 9am PT this Sunday to get your free HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD. If you're not in this part of the country, and your local affiliate doesn't carry the show (ask them to!), join us at LifestyleTalkRadio.com as we discuss our experiences in Montana and Washington, as well as rockin' DVD and game reviews.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more.

July 7, 2007

Mountain High in Montana

Join us at the Museum of the Rockies for a live broadcast from 7-10am this Sunday.

July 1, 2007

A Monumental Achievement

Join us for our live broadcast from Mount Rushmore National Memorial . We're humbled in the presence of such a magnificent monument, and our hearts swell with patriotic pride. We'll be right outside the concessions area from 7-10am Mountain Time this morning, if you'd like to join us in these beautiful surroundings. If you're not in the western part of South Dakota, and your local affiliate doesn't carry the show, join us at LifestyleTalkRadio.com as we discuss our experiences in the Rapid City/Keystone area at Bear Country USA and Big Thunder Gold Mine. We'll be joined in the third hour by a park ranger to give us some history of Mount Rushmore and what visitors can expect here this summer. Plus we've got rats and chefs on the red carpet for Ratatouille and a super sleuthing movie review, and of course the launch of the iPhone. It's a busy summer day on the Smart Family Show...

You can now see Jennifer's red carpet report for Nancy Drew here.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you come see us during a broadcast, make sure you ask about Jennifer's Red Carpet DVD for $10 or the FREE HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD!

June 24, 2007

Enjoying Life in the Country

Today's show was recorded in Wisconsin before we flew to Hollywood for this weekend's Ratatouille red carpet, which we'll talk about next week. You can get more details about this show and audio files at the Smart Family Show blog for this date. Thanks for listening and stay tuned!

June 16, 2007

Big in Minnesota

We're checking out the Mall of America outside Minneapolis today. If you're near the MOA this afternoon, look for our mobile studio in the parking lot. Join us tomorrow morning (9am-noon Eastern) on your local affiliate or at LifestyleTalkRadio.com. We'll be sharing our experiences in MN, as well as our Submarine Voyage with Nemo and the Nancy Drew red carpet.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you come see us during a broadcast, make sure you ask about Jennifer's Red Carpet DVD for $10 or the FREE HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD!

June 5, 2007

Revving Up at Indy

We're taping a broadcast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this afternoon, which will be heard on Sunday the 10th, when we'll be in Los Angeles this weekend for the Nancy Drew premiere. If you're near the Speedway this afternoon, look for our mobile studio in the parking lot.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you come see us during the broadcast, make sure you ask about Jennifer's Red Carpet DVD for $10 or the FREE HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD!

June 1, 2007

Join Us in Cincy

We're broadcasting live from the rotunda at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal this Sunday from 9am-noon.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you come see us during the broadcast, make sure you ask about Jennifer's Red Carpet DVD for $10 or the FREE HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD!

May 28, 2007

Pirates "Arrr" On Board

As promised on the May 27th show from Greenfield Village, the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End premiere video is now available. It is a little long, so please let us know if we should make it a shorter or if it is fine.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you see the mobile studio in your area, make sure you ask us about Jennifer's Red Carpet DVD for $10 or the FREE HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD!

May 26, 2007

Civil War at Greenfield Village

Join us tomorrow morning from 9am-noon in the entry plaza outside Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. Our guest is Jim Johnson, who'll share with us what's special this weekend at the Village and what's coming up at the Henry Ford Museum. We also share our thoughts on Shrek the Third and Jennifer's coverage of the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End premiere. You can also listen live at LifestyleTalkRadio.com.

If you missed the Shrek coverage on our May 20th show, you can now watch the video. You will need Quicktime 7.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you see the mobile studio in your area, make sure you ask us about the HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD - we've got them and they're free!

May 21, 2007

Pirates & Ogres - Oh My!

Special thanks to the great people at Disney (Buena Vista Pictures) for allowing us to cover the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End premiere. We spoke with lots of great guests and the interviews will be on this weekend's show (May 27th). Look for the video version on the Pirates premiere later this week.

If you missed the Shrek coverage on our May 20th show, you can now watch the video. You will need Quicktime 7.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you see the mobile studio in your area, make sure you ask us about the HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD - we've got them and they're free!

May 20, 2007

Coast to Coast Search for Pirates

Today's show wraps up our visit to New York City, including more interviews from the Home Entertainment Show and Jennifer's experience with broadway and a movie audition. We're currently in LA at the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End premiere, which Jennifer will report on live on next week's show.

May 11, 2007

Home Entertainment Show

If you're attending the Home Entertainment Show at the Grand Hyatt in New York City today, look for Jennifer doing interviews on the show floor. If you'll be around on Sunday, join us for our live broadcast from 9am-noon opposite the HP booth.

Experience the Ultimate in Home Theater and High Performance Sound at the Home
Entertainment Show May 11-13 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in NYC. Check out over 250 brands of the hottest new consumer electronics gear in more than 70 demo rooms. Free educational seminars and free concerts are included with the price of a ticket ($25 one day, $35 three days), as well as free consultations with installers and designers. Bring your favorite CDs and test drive some of the finest components on the market!

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you see the mobile studio in your area, make sure you ask us about the HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD - we've got them and they're free!

May 6, 2007

Exchanging One Royal Visit for Another

To commemorate the Queen's visit to Williamsburg this week, we are airing our broadcast from there, recorded last week so that we wouldn't be in the way of the royal festivities. We are currently in Los Angeles for the Shrek the Third premiere - talking to the royals from the movie. We'll bring you Jennifer's interviews on next week's show. In the meantime, enjoy our Williamsburg show on your local affiliate or streaming online at LifestyleTalkRadio.com from 9am-noon Eastern (6-9am Pacific).

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you see the mobile studio in your area, make sure you ask us about the HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD - we've got them and they're free!

May 5, 2007

Smarts in Hollywood, CA

The Smart Family is in Hollywood getting ready for the green carpet tomorrow for Shrek the Third. We will be on Online Tonight with David Lawrence this evening from 7-10pm Pacific. Max will contine his discussion on family cellular services.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you see the mobile studio in your area, make sure you ask us about the HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD - we've got them and they're free!

April 27, 2007

Steeped in History

If you're in Colonial Williamsburg today, look for our mobile studio in the Tavern parking lot between 10am and 1pm. We'll be interviewing historic figures and others from Colonial Williamsburg about domestic life, animals, art, slavery, and of course, history. You'll be hearing this show on local affiliates and at LifestyleTalkRadio.com on May 6th.

Don't forget to email us at radio@smartfamilyshow.com to enter our drawings for GPS devices, mp3 players, movies and more. If you see the mobile studio in your area, make sure you ask us about the HP/Shrek the Third Activity CD - we've got them and they're free!