New Jersey Morning Show - Pivot on those New Year's resolutions

New Years can feel like pressure, but you don’t have to overhaul your whole life! We spoke with Kathy Chlan Unfiltered Kathy about how to make sustainable, reachable goals for yourself in 2023. You can watch The New Jersey Morning Show LIVE Thursdays & Fridays at 9AM on all OTT platforms, Facebook, or on OnNJ.com.

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WPIX "New York Living" - 5 Gift Rule

NEW YORK (PIX11) — If holiday shopping is a pain in the neck — and the wallet — this gift-giving system could help.

Parenting and lifestyle expert Kathy Chlan joined New York Living on Monday to discuss the Five Gift Rule. The plan calls for giving loved ones five gifts, each falling into a specific category: something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read, and an experience.

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WPIX "New York Living" - Cheap Thrills : Ways to save money on Halloween

NEW YORK (PIX11) — As the spookiest time of the year creeps in, expenses on Halloween decorations, as well as trick-or-treat goodies, can pile up.

Luckily, there are ways to keep costs low. Kathy Chlan, a lifestyle and parenting expert, joined New York Living on Thursday with economical alternatives to traditional Halloween treats.

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WPIX "New York Living" -Strutting the hallway: Back -to - school fashion

NEW YORK (PIX11) — It may be back-to-school season, but for many, fashion is an all-year thing.

Fashion staples not only let you make any corridor a runway, but it also helps you save time when getting ready for school. Lifestyle expert Kathy Chlan joined New York Living on Thursday to show how to style wardrobe must-haves.

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Beauty Brands That Are Paying It Forward During Pandemic!

During a terrible time like this pandemic, you look for something positive. You look for people to step up to the plate and maybe make a difference.

When you wake up in the morning and see the same stuff on TV, you just want to take a breathe and try to find joy somewhere. For God’s sake, even the Hallmark Channel is trying to put a spin on this. Hallmark Channel is re-broadcasting all their Christmas movies. Paying joy forward.

Well, here are some beauty brands that have taken a clue and are doing the same thing. They are paying it forward! They are giving back in a big way. Here is the list.

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How To Choose The Right Shapewear!

I had the pleasure of having Sarah Hayden from Yummie, a company that empowers women with innovative shapewear products designed to make them feel comfortable and confident every day, write this guest blog post!

This is how you can choose the right shapewear

Picture this: You’re heading to an important event and you want to look your best, but your outfit might not be fitting you right. You want to get rid of the bumps and lumps. So, it’s time to go shopping for some shapewear.

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Best Places To Shop For Women Over 40

To all the partners out there who need help in what to get their loved ones for the holidays. Well, wipe the sweat off your brow and take a seat.

As we age, certain fashion styles no longer match our body. Most of the time, we can not squeeze ourselves into that cute, sexy outfit we wore in our 20’s & 30’s. Does not mean that we do not want to look sexy. Just because our bodies have changed, does not mean our minds have.

So, here is a list of retailers that fit well with the women over 40. These stores carry outfits that are age-appropriate and still can make us look drop-dead gorgeous. Outfits that our Grandma’s would definitely not wear and that is the goal! No polyester or moo moo outfits.

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How To Get Through Marriage With A Lot Of Laughs!

I have been married for almost 29 years. The truth is sometimes I don’t know how we have made it. LOL. The roller-coaster ride of your life is sometimes hard to ride, especially if you don’t wear a helmet.

Growing up, especially for some girls, you watched these fairy tales that took you away to foreign places. Places that you wanted to go to. Always in the story was a handsome Prince Charming who swept you off your feet and you had an incredible life.

Well, wait a minute! What about what REALLY happens and all the crap that goes along with “happily ever after”? What about the chaos, financial problems, sickness, weight gain, thoughts of running away, car pools and etc. That is what goes on in the world of marriage.

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Best Drugstore Beauty Products For Women Over 40

As women get older, certain things about our bodies begin to change. We tend to loose elasticity in our skin, our butts begin to sag, as well as our boobs! But, I always hoped that my face would stay the same. I hear laughter across the world from every woman. I was hoping and praying that my face would be the face of my 20-something self.

Well, Mother Nature just had a good hearty laugh. That is sadly not true. Our faces will change and the wrinkles on our faces will show what our life was and is. Our face shows the world the roadmap of our lives. Unless you have visited a specific type of doctor and he injected “the botox”.

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The Dreaded "M" Word & Funny Tips To Get Through It!

I never thought I would get to this place in my life. In my mind, I am still a 30-something girl who is wild and free. Not a care in the world and just enjoying all that life has to offer!

Growing up, I remember my mom going through this. Back then, ( in the dark ages), the utter of this word meant a stern and mean look from a woman who meant business. That word was the dreaded “M” word. Yes, I am going to say it - MENOPAUSE!

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Finding Your Second Act And Seizing It!

This summer has been a monumental one for me. It has come full force and totally whipped me into shape. Looking in the mirror and realizing how much time has passed and where the hell I am in life. I am scared, exhilarated, anxious, nervous, excited, terrified, happy - should I keep going?

You are probably thinking there is something wrong with me. Well, there is NOT! This is what young moms who are struggling dream about - the time when you are kid-free and can find yourself again. The time where the house is so still and quiet and you are only making a meal for 2 people. Yikes!!

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CT Style - How Moms Can Reset In The New Year!

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) - So we're all doing our best to keep of 2019 New Year's resolutions. For busy moms it can be even more of a challenge to stay on track.

Unfiltered Mom Kathy Chlan has some helpful ways moms can reset:

  1. Set realistic goals 

  2. Give yourself a date for success 

  3. Set up a plan 

  4. Accept failure 

  5. Make a vision board 

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Ct Style - Mommy Mondays Top Trending Christmas Toys

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) - Get your Christmas gift list ready now and you won't have to worry about checking it twice! 

Christmas is right around the corner and shopping for children is never easy. Unfiltered Mom Kathy Chlan has her the top trending toys for this holiday season.

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How Christmas On The Potomac Brings That Christmas Magic!

People all over are chanting this saying, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Everyone knows the tune and can sing this at the drop of a hat. Well, I can attest that the Gaylord National Resort on the Potomac definitely knows how to make this saying come to life!

Experience this award-winning celebration, where children of all ages, will be able to forget what is going on in the world. It will be where you will have the feeling of what really matters in life. Just from being at this beautiful resort, will put so much Christmas magic back into your life.

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