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
‘COVID Campers’ are Selling Like Crazy
Rolling down the highway in an RV this summer sounds like the perfect socially-distanced vacation. We can stay away from everyone else and fit a month's supply of snacks in those camper cabinets.
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.
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.
Moms Should Be Making $94,000 Per Year
Moms, if you received a gift for Mothers Day that truly matched your value, you got a big fat check close to six figures. Moms roll a dozen jobs into one every day, but there's one that's worth more than all the others.
Nurses Get Freebies and Discounts for Nurses Week
Nurses never think they are heroes, but the rest of us are in awe of the work they've been doing lately. And nurses, this is the week for you to grab free coffee, donuts, and more thanks with National Nurses Week starting Wednesday.
The First Vacations After Quarantine Will Be Road Trips
When things open up again and we start to travel, road trips will be huge. And there are seven Idaho roads that you'll want to be on.
Working From Home is Taking a Toll on Mental Health
As if we didn't have enough to worry about. Working from home can be a good thing, but with kids doing school at the same time and constant snack temptations, it can cause stress too.
Delivery Drivers Deserve Bigger Tips During a Pandemic
If your food order is $30 and you're only tipping $2, that's not a pandemic-worthy tip. The delivery drivers are taking a risk with public interaction during a health crisis, and they deserve better.
The Dole Whip Recipe Is No Longer Top Secret
Disney is giving away the secrets behind the fabulous Dole Whip treat, and it turns out it's not that hard. We can totally do this at home, and it will be the perfect boredom buster.
5 Nutty Ways to Spend $1000
We know bills might be staring you in the face right now and if that's where the $1000 goes, we totally get it. But what if you could blow it, and spend the entire amount on fuzzy slippers and hazelnut spread?