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 Taco Bells Are Bringing Back The Breakfast Menu
If you haven't seen a Breakfast Crunchwrap on your way to work yet, it's coming back soon. Taco Bell is bringing back the breakfast menu and increasing speed at the drive-thru too.
An Open Apology To Neighbors For Bad Halloween Decorations
I have to apologize to the neighborhood for the most annoying Halloween decoration ever. I can explain it. I have children.
Weather Impacts Your Driving in Scary Ways
Rain can send a driver into the ditch within a few seconds, and snow makes our reaction times even worse. This is a big wake-up call before a Treasure Valley winter weather sets in.
Life-Changing Mom Hacks To Make Your Day Easier
Mom hacks save time and reduce stress, and the web has some great ones. After you see these, you'll wonder why you didn't try them sooner.
Will The Pandemic Ruin This Year’s Biggest Wedding Date?
The most popular wedding date of 2020 is coming up this weekend, and Treasure Valley couples are forging ahead with plans to make sure the pandemic doesn't ruin the big day.
Cute Animal Videos Are Stress Relievers Until You Try To Make One
Animals are funny and the cute videos are therapeutic to watch, but making a video with your pet is another story entirely.
Should Boise Be One Of The Most Haunted Cities In America?
One of the most haunted spots in Boise has been around since 1872, and that rivals most of the other top haunted places in America. So why isn't Boise in the top ten?
Banana Clips Are Coming Back
To give us a break from the high bun and low pony tail, we may be seeing more banana hair clips soon on Zoom and at the grocery store. The double combs that were big in the 80s are making a comeback.
Boise Celebrates Banned Books This Week
To Kill a Mockingbird and The Color Purple have been banned in some places, and this year add the Harry Potter series to the list. This is Banned Books Week, and Boise is part of the push to keep those books available and accessible.
Ridiculous Items You Can Buy In Bulk With Ten Thousand Dollars
Why blow all that money in one chunk when you could use it for ten thousand items off the dollar menu? You could make it last a lifetime that way. There are plenty of ways to amaze yourself with bulk buys when you win cash with us.