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News; birthdays/events; as an adult...do you get as excited for the holidays as your kids?; word of the day. News; what are some marketing specials that will get you back to restaurants and movie theaters in the new year?; digital budgeting; 2025's list of the world's sexiest accents. News; Gen Z and Millennials are replacing traditional Christmas dinner with this; game: quiz; game: feud. News; game: calendar trivia; have you ever had bins of holiday decor ruined? (Ashley's friend's story); goodbye/fun facts....national brownie day...there is so much emphasis on holiday cookies...but today is all about the brownie! Legend has it that the creation of brownies hales from the Palmer House Hotel in 1893. Bertha Palmer, a prominent Chicago socialite whose husband owed the hotel, asked a pastry chef for a dessert suitable for ladies attending the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition. She requested a cake-like delicacy small enough to be included in boxed lunches. Then in 1896 The Boston Cooking School Cookbook publ

News; birthdays/events; how do you react when you get a gift you don't like or already have?; word of the day. News; holiday gifts that cost little to no money; what's your biggest gripe about the doctor's office?; game: Fast Times at Ridgemont High movie trivia.  News; when Christmas/Hanukkah is on/near a birthday...ok to combine the gift?; most of us are stuck in a cooking rut...do you eat the same thing over and over?; did you hear about the drunk raccoon? News; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: Mind the Gap 2;  goodbye/fun facts....national bathtub party day...today is devoted to breaking out the bubble bath liquid or those favorite essential oils and drawing a nice warm bath to enjoy. There's nothing that's quite as relaxing as a nice dip in the tub, even for those who are normally more the showering type. Since its invention, the bathtub has played an important role in our lives for sanitation...but also it's fun to take a bath! In recent years, bath bombs have become all the rage. A bathtub party is a perfec

News; birthdays/events; Ashley's report on the movie Jaws; word of the day. News; would you rather see the main character in a movie/TV show forgive the bad guy...or get revenge?; 80's/90's trivia; a fun way to have gratitude...play this game! News; House Digest list of household things you didn't realize had expiration dates; game: outburst; feel good story of the day from the UK. News; A.I. gift assist; game: guess the bass line?; goodbye/fun facts....grab some flour, butter, and sugar: it's national cookie day. Cookies can be traced back much further than most people would imagine. It is estimated that in the 7th century AD, Persians were some of the first people to grow and harvest sugar cane, which would have eventually been turned into baked goods. One of the greatest things about cookies: they come in hundreds of shapes and sizes and flavors and are relatively simple to make. In the 17th century, Dutch settlers introduced "koekjes" to America. These treats became popular, leading to the American term "

News; birthdays/events; songs that make us happy...which song would you add to this list?; word of the day. News; do you want to be the "cool Aunt/Uncle" in the family?; game: I should have known that yes or no?; would you want to wake up to a 'gentle alarm'? News; 2025 W.A.T.C.H. worst toys list; game: guess that 80's lyrics tune; The Jetson's people washer is a reality! News; game: general trivia; sweet tooth states; goodbye/fun facts....National Green Bean Casserole Day...which is enjoyed by many all over America for its few ingredients and simplistic recipe that does not require too much time and effort. Two of the main ingredients include cream of mushroom soup and, of course, green beans. Complemented with the extra crunchiness of french fried onions sprinkled over the top...was created back in 1955 in the Home Economics Department of Campbell Soup Company. At the time, Dorcas Reilly was working as a manager and recipe creator for the company. The goal was to create something using ingredients that woul

News; birthdays/events; buying gifts for co-workers...yes or no?; word of the day. News; game: Wayne's World movie trivia (Director's Birthday); survival strategies for Christmas break vacations; if a museum had a painting that looked like you...would you want to go see it? News; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2; most common driving rules parents give their kids...what rules did you have? News; Mayo clinic chart for how many push ups we should be able to do; what day of the week you were born on could play a role in your identity; goodbye/fun facts....National Day of Giving takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It was established in 2012 to help the "giving season" get started, reminding people that there is more to holidays than consumerism and commercialization. The day encourages individuals, families, schools, businesses, and other organizations to give to the less fortunate. Thousands of non-profit organizations are doing good around the country and all over the

News; birthdays/events; 40% concert goers say it's rude to bring signs to concerts...do you agree?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; do you know why the Christmas tree replacement bulb is red? News; is it better to sleep in a huge bed?; what are you most looking forward to in December?; Cyber Monday. News; game: calendar trivia; when was the last time you "audited your subscriptions"?; goodbye/fun facts....National Cookie Cutter Day..whether it's sugar cookie, gingerbread or any other type of cookie...they just seem to taste better when they're in cute little shapes! Baking things in molds came from the Germans of the 1500s ...they baked small cakes into molds and designs, some of which were very intricate and time consuming. By the time the 1800s came around, cookie cutters were made from tin by American tinsmiths. In fact, the first patent for a cookie cutter in the United States was granted to Alexander P. Ashbourne in 1875. By 1902 Animal Crackers launches its first commercial cookie making

News; birthdays/events; comedy break: Black Friday; word of the day. News; game: 1 second song snippets 10 worst songs from 1980's part 1; gifts for people who say they "don't need anything"; would you like to take a day off from work when you're in a bad mood? News; game: 1 second song snippets 10 worst songs from 1980's part 2; Interview with Dr Kevin Lehman part 1; Dr Kevin Lehman part 2. News; game: who are these cartoon voices?; funny things mall Santas have been asked for; goodbye/fun facts....national flossing day....always the day after thanksgiving...probably because we ate so much there's tons of food particles leftover. In 1815, Dr. Levi Spear Parmly, a New Orleans dentist, created the earliest iteration of the modern dental floss. It was a thin, waxen silk thread that he encouraged his patients to clean between their teeth. This thread was readily available everywhere because it was used in tailoring. Flossing is not only essential to your oral health but also your overall health...the same plaque

News; birthdays/events; A&B first Thanksgiving skit; word of the day. News; great idea to memorialize Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving aiaiokee; game: general (Thanksgiving) trivia. News; comedy break...Thanksgiving; myths about Thanksgiving Day; game: Thanksgiving word ladder. News; comedy break: Stan Freeberg; game: Thanksgiving bad dad jokes; goodbye/fun facts.... National Bavarian Cream Pie Day...a delightful mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, gelatin, and whipped cream set in a cold mold to create a smooth and creamy dessert​​​​. The origins date back to the 17th century, when it was believed to have been introduced by French chefs working for the Wittelsbach princes of Bavaria. It crossed oceans and landed in America by the 19th century. True Bavarian creams first appear in the U.S. in Boston Cooking School cookbooks but nowadays many people use instant pudding and custard mixes for a little shortcut.

News; birthdays/events; game: 1980's guitar solos; word of the day. News; top Thanksgiving injuries that could send you to the E.R.; Butterball Turkey line part 1; Butterball Turkey line part 2. News; what are you most thankful for this year?; game: outburst; be extra careful how you throw away your leftovers! News; airbnb or hotel for the holidays?; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....What Do You Love About America Day...which always falls around Thanksgiving but it is dedicated to giving thanks to America. There are so many reasons this country is great. The founding fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This document helped form the current values of modern Americans: equality, unalienable rights...things that are not available in many other countries.  Sadly, we have become a very divided place...so when you give thanks this holiday season...swap stories at your gathering table about why you love America.

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer to cook everything yourself for the holidays...keep everyone out of your space or do you want everyone to pitch in?; word of the day. News; most annoying table manners...what bugs you?; game: classic novel titles; wrong text Thanksgiving grandma...update. News; do you separate the kids from the adults?; game: commercial jingles on kids instruments; how many strands of lights do you put up? have you gone the route of the laser projector? News; since a lot of stores are open anyway on Thanksgiving...will you go shopping?; game: do they know it's Christmas trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Gazpacho Soup Day....and soup always sounds great in the winter...but cold soup?? Tomato-based vegetable soup originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, usually during the summer months. Gazpacho soup day celebrates the fans of the British television show Red Dwarf and the significant event in the series that had a profound impact on

News; birthdays/events; what are you least looking forward to for Thanksgiving?; word of the day. News; what superpower do parents wish they had?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; 18% of us do this in the morning...Ashley has never ever done this...or Brad!; worst gifts to give (list); how do you feel about A.I. making music? News; funny feel good story; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national puzzle and game week...Humans – especially children – have probably been playing games since the beginning of time! In fact, throughout human history and culture, games have often been an integral part of social interaction. Relics of certain types of board games can be found in Roman ruins from at least 2000 years ago. Board games may have been around for as long as 1500 years and card games likely got their start in China more than a thousand years ago. So play a favorite game...learn a new game...or watch a game themed movie like: Game Night, Tag, Clue, or Battleship.

News; birthdays/events; would you rather watch a parade or watch/play football or do a 5K run on Thanksgiving?; word of the day. News; how do you feel about communal dining?; game: guess that tune from the lyrics;  Buzzfeed list of tacky decor. News; 2025 word of the year; game: TV trivia; Dick Van Dyke is getting ready to turn 100...do you want to live that long? News; is there a difference between fresh and frozen turkey?; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Gingerbread Cookie Day---they instantly make us feel warm and cozy, they have a rich flavor profile and they come in all shapes and sizes, but gingerbread man cookies are the most popular ones. Gingerbread has been around for centuries. The Ancient Greeks and Egyptians often used gingerbread for ceremonial purposes.---but in the 16th century gingerbread figural biscuits made their first appearance. Queen Elizabeth I of England asked her staff to make gingerbread figures that looked like the foreign dignitaries and the other guests of hono

News; birthdays/events "national thaw your tukey day"; best time for the Thanksgiving meal?; word of the day. News; game: I should have known that yes or no?; possibly a new way to solve cold cases...should more universities try this?; do you "self gift"? News; game: 5 second rule; 4-6 year olds do a better job at chores/tasks if they dress up; how much are we spending on nights out? News; game: general trivia; funny idiosyncrasies with the English language; goodbye/fun fact: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day on November 20 is when we try our hands at making a delicious batch of fudge. There is a wide range of viable peanut butter fudge recipes to be found on the internet and elsewhere, but what they all have in common is a quick prep time (a matter of minutes, in some cases), and a short list of simple ingredients that most of us probably already have in our kitchens. As a bonus, peanut butter fudge is much easier to make than chocolate fudge, because it doesn't involve melting the chocolate to a specific tem

News; birthdays/events; feel good story of the day; word of the day. News; lots of people don't like turkey apparently...what are they substituting?; game: guitar solos of the 70's; if you don't want to play/watch football on Thanksgiving...how about watching one of these movies? News; 22% of people have gotten food poisoning from either Thanksgiving or Christmas meal...how to avoid that; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; did your job come with 'responsibilities' that weren't revealed until after you took the position?; which states are overindulging/overspending this holiday season?; goodbye/fun facts....national play Monopoly day...one of the world's most famous board games. The classic board game where players buy, trade, and develop properties to win...while driving opponents to bankruptcy.  It's available in over 37 languages and licensed in more than 130 countries. The story of Monopoly started with "The Landlord's Game," created by Lizzie Magie in 1903 though many people attri

News; birthdays/events; how long will you look for something you lost (before replacing it)?; word of the day. News; things you should never ask guests to bring to your holiday get together; game: who are these celebrity authors?; do these common words/phrases bother you?  News; skip the gift cards...there's a new gift trend in town; game: "love" songs; would you consider celebrating Thanksgiving not on Thanksgiving day? News; how good are you with recognizing faces?; game: minute mysteries; goodbye/fun facts....Apple Cider Day...the rich and fruity beverage that fills our hearts and bodies with warmth. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a glass of apple cider at the end of a long day can rejuvenate the soul. Apple cider is made from freshly harvested apples that are mashed and made to resemble applesauce. This is then pressed to extract fresh juice and fermented. After the fermentation process is done, we get the sweet and spicy apple cider . The origin of apple cider dates back to 3,000 B.C.

News; birthdays/events; what's your take on 24/7 Christmas music...Dec 1st?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; would you rather sit at home or go to holiday parties? News; even if you don't like/don't live in an HOA community...how do you feel about this rule?; how to keep things positive during the holidays; should retailers round down in your favor when using cash now? News; with the semester coming to an end...how much extra are you helping kids with their projects/homework just so it's finished?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Hiking Day ... Hiking wasn't always the fashionable pastime it is today....walking used to considered an activity for the impoverished or the vagrant. Until the Romantic era of the Victorian years inspired the likes of Walden and Thoreau to reconnect with nature and that, in turn, inspired the landscape architects to design parks with excellent walking trails. Today there's more than 60,000 miles of trails across the nation. Not to mention, hiking

News; birthdays/events; how long do you feel comfortable staying in someone else's home (even a relative) or how long do you want guests staying in your home?; word of the day. News; which foods are hardest to resist during the holidays? (Men's Health magazine); do you dress up for Thanksgiving or wear stove top stretchy pants?; game: 80's song lyrics. News; life skills we should all have by the age of 10; new wellness trend: dark showering;  game: what year was it? News; game: 3 word movie descriptions; yesterday we did the worst Thanksgiving foods...but what are the best?; goodbye/fun facts....National Pickle Day...so many types to choose from: Dill, Gherkin, Cornichon, Brined, Kosher Dill, Polish, Hungarian, Lime, Bread and Butter, Swedish and Danish. The term pickle comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning brine. In the United States, the word pickle typically refers to a pickled cucumber. However, just about any fruit or vegetable can be pickled. We consume a phenomenal 5,200,000 pounds of pickles each y

News; birthdays/events; feel good story of the day; word of the day. News; game: everybody knows; do you prefer to host Thanksgiving or be a guest in someone else's home?; Target stores new employee policy...what if you had this policy at your work? News; Brad's Jordan Marsh department store story; game: outburst; would you go to a "surprise movie"? News; game: 70's guitar solos; 3 most divisive Thanksgiving side dishes; goodbye/fun facts....hug a musician day. Musicians have been around for as long as there has been music to play. Music has been bringing joy to humans for thousands and thousands of years. Archaeologists speculate that the "Divje Babe Flute" is the oldest musical instrument. It's dated to be approximately 43,500 years old and is made out of a cave bear femur.  Of course, when the technology for audio recording was invented in the late 1870s, it changed the way that music was able to be presented to the world. A lot of work goes into being a musician, and not everyone's aware of it. Musicians

News; birthdays/events; American customs that are rude/disrespectful in other countries; word of the day. News; because of your job what do you always notice?; Buzzfeed list...things people think are scams but are actually legit; game: Princess Bride movie trivia (Wallace Shawn birthday) News; would you rather travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas?; funny things to say when when your Dr. knocks on the exam room door or when someone knocks on a stall door;  game: prison commissarry price right. News; when it comes to lifetime supplies: books or movies?; game: I should have known that yes or no?; goodbye/fun facts....The National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day is celebrated to inspire people who are going through a difficult phase in life and help them heal their souls. The Chicken Soup For the Soul franchise started in the early 1990s when two life coaches, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, planned to compile over 100 different motivational stories in the form of a book. To date, Jack and Mark have managed t

News; birthdays/events; how long do you "own" a parking spot?; word of the day. News; game: famous people who are purple heart recipients; who do we go to for advice?; if you're a 'tailgater'...how long before the game are you hanging?  News; game: military word ladder; most commonly mispronounced foods; have you ever regretted introducing your friends to each other? News; game: 'boy' band names; things your dentist wishes you'd stop doing at your appointment; goodbye/fun facts....national sundae day...the ice cream sundae --a rich and layered as the dessert itself, with various towns in the United States claiming its invention. The sundae's origins can be traced back to the late 19th century, when laws known as "Blue Laws" prohibited the sale of soda on Sundays. To circumvent this restriction, ice cream parlors began serving ice cream with syrup instead, which did not violate these laws. This workaround led to creating the ice cream sundae, originally served only on Sundays...but the spelling was changed to