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News; birthdays/events; women have a tendency to take off their shoes at the movies (with the reclining seats)...do you take your shoes off in public places? (work...on a plane...etc)?; word of the day. News; do you haggle? how often? on what types of products/services?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; do you have a favorite color as an adult...is it the same as when you were a kid? do you buy lots of things in that color?; people who clean their house more are happier...do you have a favorite chore?; would you like to try yoga if it involved baby animals? News; game: calendar trivia; would you move to another continent if you never had to deal with mosquitos again in your life?; goodbye/fun facts....National Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of English artist, illustrator, author, and poet Edward Lear who is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry, prose, and limericks. Limerick poems were popularized in Lear’s book “Book of Nonsense” in 1846. A limerick is a very short, humorous, nonsense poem. Within a limerick, there are five lines. The first two lines rhyme with the fifth line and the third and fourth line rhyme together. Most limericks begin by describing a person and place, and then the rest of the lines describe that person’s actions.

News; birthdays/events; smartest and dumbest dog breeds; word of the day. News; things you need to have in your car; do your kids make your neighbors mad?; game: James L. Brooks trivia. News; people you never have to tip; what's your summer default meal/dish?; game: is Ashley smarter than a 5th grader? News; how do you celebrate mother's day...even if your mother isn't here anymore?; game: baby boomer trivia book; goodbye/fun facts....National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is an annual observance that takes place on the Friday preceding Mother’s Day. It shows appreciation for the commitment and sacrifice that the spouses of service members make, together with the rest of the family, while they’re away on the mission to defend the country. Military spouses have to make quick adjustments to new environments, and having to learn new survival skills with the frequent and often unexpected developments that sometimes require them to move halfway across the country or even the world. National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is important because it strengthens the commitment of servicemen and women, assuring them that their family is being appreciated and celebrated while they are away.

News; birthdays/events; best TV moms; word of the day. News; game: potpourri trivia; our top 10 annoyances; non-horror movie characters that scare you. News; game: minute mystery; what is the 1% rule when it comes to money?; Ashley moving SFA. News; game: 5 second rule; it's time for a new set of "resolutions"; goodbye/fun facts....National Give Someone a Cupcake Day...either bakery-bought or homemade cupcakes...for your coworkers, colleagues, teachers, bosses, neighbors, etc. Cupcakes have been around for centuries, but their popularity and design are recent. The baking of cakes in cups — due to the lack of what today we call muffin tins. On average, every year in the U.S. 800 million cupcakes are consumed! Cupcakes are so popular now about 13% of brides choose to serve cupcakes instead of a wedding cake at their reception.

News; birthdays/events; would you want a dinosaur wallet/shoes/belt etc?; word of the day News; Brad sfa travel break; game: Fast Times at Ridgemont High movie trivia; commonly confused English words. News; game: just over $1,300 pyramid; we register for gifts when we get married and when we have kids...but wouldn't it be nice to have running register or qr code for things always?; what's a "pillow menu"? News; game: getting to know you; Brad sfa travel break part 2; goodbye/fun facts....Great American Grump Out...its probably not what you think! What sounds like a day to be grumpy, is quite the opposite. By kicking the grumpy mood to the curb...you get to spend a day full of happy vibes. Are you out of your favorite breakfast cereal? Put some peanut butter on a waffle. In a long line? Strike up a friendly conversation with the person next to you, you could make a friend. Find the silver linings today because there always is one. Stress is one of the leading causes of health problems in America so prioritize your happiness today..and tomorrow...and so on.

News; birthdays/events; game: which novel do these characters come from?; word of the day. News; if you could buy an amusement park ride/attraction...which would you buy?; game: outburst; what's your fast food 'go to' food? News; 3 things we do that we think are safe...but really aren't; game: everybody knows; tips from flight attendants and flying pros. News; would you rather move or land an airplane?; would you rather have/watch (1) 3 minute commercial or (6) 30 second commercials?; goodbye/fun facts....National Crepe Suzette Day...There are several origin stories of how this French delicacy got it's name...according to the most cirulated culinary legend...the treat was accidentally created in 1895 by Henri Charpentier, then a 15-year-old assistant waiter working at Monte Carlo’s Cafe de Paris. He was cooking for Prince Edward of Wales and his distinguished guest — a French noble dame named Suzette. He inadvertently ruined a sauce for the crepes, but then realized he had made a tasty new dish. The prince decided to name it “Crepe Suzette.” Crepe Suzette consists of a crisp, thinly rolled, or folded pancake and a sauce made from caramelized sugar and butter, and either tangerine or orange juice, and French liqueur like Grand Marnier.

News; birthdays/events; silly things we judge people for; word of the day. News; what's your first reaction when someone says "Can we talk"?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; ways to cope if you're super stressed at work; do you have early onset grumpiness?; if you're trying to eat a healthy breakfast...you REALLY need to try hard to do it. News; game: calendar trivia; most overrated U.S. tourist attractions; goodbye/fun facts....Sun Awareness Week...takes place in the first week of May. It signals the start of the summer-long Sun Awareness Campaign which centers around teaching people about skin cancer, as well as informing them about how to increase their protection when they step out into the sun. Since ancient times, the world has understood that the sun provides warmth, life, and vitality. The discovery of ultraviolet light is attributed to a German physicist, Johann Wilhelm Ritter, who noticed that the invisible rays in the spectrum of lights at the violet end were very effective at darkening silver chloride-soaked paper. As time went by, more and more scientists reported adverse reactions to U.V. rays. By the end of the 19th century, studies were published that proved people working outdoors were more prone to skin cancer....so if you're out in the sun...make sure you use SPF.

News; birthdays/events; can you make yourself become a morning person?; word of the day. News; most and least glamorous jobs; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; are you "membership programmed" out?; game: Star Wars trivia; do you care if your online order comes in a nice box? News; 43% of Americans say this is the best home compliment they can receive; essential car safety items; goodbye/fun facts....National Play Your Ukulele Day. The ukulele belongs to the guitar family of instruments. While the guitar is recognized by its six strings, the ukulele has only four. When it comes to its size, a ukulele is much smaller than a guitar. they say it's much easier to learn than a guitar and it's easier to carry around and play especially for those who have smaller hands — for example, children. The word ‘ukulele’ has Hawaiian roots. In the language, the word means ‘jumping flea.’ The name was probably picked because the musician’s fingers look like fleas jumping on the strings when skillfully played! Even though the instrument’s name has Hawaiian roots, it was brought to the island of Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants. george harrison of the beatles loved the ukulele...he collected hundres of them.

News; birthdays/events; do the people you work with determine how much you like your job?; word of the day. News; game: mindtrap; old customs that are hard to imagine people doing today; do you call your kids the wrong name? News; game: minute mystery; most stolen items from hotels; Australian researchers say this is the optimal breakdown for how we should spend our day. News; game: 80's/90's trivia; Michelin starred restaurants for the rest of us; goodbye/fun facts....May Day ushers in a traditional celebration of flowers and spring. In many ancient calendars, May 1 welcomed the first day of summer. One of the more popular rituals was harvesting flowers and giving them to neighbors and strangers in cone-shaped baskets. These became known as May Day Baskets. lots of may day traditions continue today around the world: In English tradition, the observance is celebrated by crowning a May Queen and dancing around a maypole. The Finnish recognize a carnival-type celebration in the streets that includes a special type of lemonade made with lemons, brown sugar, and yeast. and In France, it is correct to give people either dogwood or lily of the valley while Italians celebrate with a seasonal feast in honor of the arrival of spring.

News; birthdays/events; songs that could be used as a form of torture; word of the day. News; game: Bugs Bunny trivia; Brad loves to mess with Ashley...(because apparently it amuses him)...but he's not the only one! (2 funny stories); most common geography mistakes. News; game: fill in the lyrics; "useless" things we learned in school; how do you feel about "scratch and sniff" marketing? News; game: think n sync; if you were throwing a party and a bunch of people couldn't come or had to cancel...would you still have the party if it was low attendance?; goodbye/fun facts....National Raisin Day. When it comes to raisins, there are generally two groups of people: those that love them and those that believe they ruin a perfectly good cookie or bagel. Raisins are tiny sundried grapes. While sunlight dries most grapes naturally in vineyards, some are mechanically dehydrated. Raisins show up throughout history and literature as a healthy, transportable snack for everyone from the Egyptians to Christopher Columbus to George Washington. And of course, those little red raisin boxes are a classic symbol of childhood. There was a half-hour special that got a Primetime Emmy Award nod for Outstanding Animated Program in 1988 called Meet the Raisins...from the hugely popular ad campaign the "California Raisins".

News; birthdays/events; does your birthday feel the same as every other day? what can you do to stand out?; word of the day. News; when was the last time you forgot where you parked?; game: Brady Bunch trivia; would you eat 3-d printed food or live in a 3-d printed house? News; weird food pairings; game: Seinfeld trivia; has a wild animal ever damaged your car or home? News; new hobbies you've discovered that you really like; game: famous childrens books synopsis; goodbye/fun facts....National Peace Rose Day...a beautiful hybrid tea rose that is light-yellow or cream-colored and have petals with flushed crimson-pink edges. a French horticulturist, developed the Peace rose by crossing a hybridized tea rose known as the Margaret McGredy rose with another seedling. He named the rose Madame A. Meilland, after his late mother. However, before the German invasion of France, Meilland sent the cuttings of the rose to his friends in Italy, Turkey, Germany, and the United States to protect the new flower. These roses were given to each delegate at the inaugural United Nations meeting in 1945 in honor of Germany’s surrender. Roses, by the way, are the national flower of the U.S.A.

News; birthdays/events; how do you pass the time when you're intentionally procrastinating on a a project?; word of the day. News; should tradesman fix something for free if it's minor? (story); game: quiz; game: feud. News; is it unfair if a business passes the cc processing fee onto the consumer?; secluded vacations or touristy ones?; calendar trivia. News; do you keep all those extra single socks that the dryer eats?; how do you survive awkward small talk?; goodbye/fun facts....National Blueberry Pie Day. Blueberry harvest begins in April and lasts until September giving us a long season full of blueberry enjoyment. blueberry pie, which usually consists of a classic pie dough filled with a berry mixture as well as sugars, flour, and lemon juice, is sort of a victory dessert. Before the U.S. became an independent country, Native Americans lived off the land and used blueberries, which they called star berries, as a source of survival. Now recognized as a superfood, blueberries are packed with antioxidants, phytoflavinoids, potassium, and vitamin C. Some historians speculate that without the blueberry, the earliest settlers in North America may not have survived their first winter in the new country.

News; birthdays/events; a study has found we think "old age" is always about 15 years older than we are; word of the day. News; should the U.S. ban tipping like they do in Europe?; game: Pacino or DeNiro? new benchmark: what when right this week? News; do you mostly make analytical decisions or emotional decisions?; game: what are these harmonica songs?; eating championship season is here. News; most parents take a minimum of pics of their kids everyday...is there something you take lots of pics of?; game: literature quiz; goodbye/fun facts....Historic markers all across the nation provide a glimpse into the past and preserve history for future generations. On the last Friday in April each year, National Historic Marker Day invites volunteers and communities to come together to maintain their markers because unfortunately, weather and time take their toll on these small monuments to history. of course, you need to get permission from the city to help clean and maintain them...but what a great volunteer opportuntiy! According to the historic marker database, there are more than 219,000 historic markers scattered across...in almost every city you visit! you've probably noticed them near significant natural formations, state and national trails, historic buildings and even cemeteries. They tell stories of cultural, national, and historical significance.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever tried to restore old photos? what's the best way?; word of the day. News; most boring cities on Earth; game: just over $2,500 pyramid; burning toast story (Ashley has a burning popcorn SFA) News; (from social media posts) if someone rolled out a red carpet on a sidewalk...would you avoid it or strut on it?; game: everybody knows; have you ever been shushed or have you shushed anyone? News; most embarassing punishment parents gave their kids; game: I should have known that!; goodbye/fun facts....Pigs in a Blanket Day...celebrated across the world, the term often refers to a variety of different dishes. But in the United States, Pigs-in-a-Blanket is often hot dogs or sausages wrapped in biscuit or croissant dough and baked and are generally served as an appetizer or as breakfast. but it all started as a way to make kids food fun to eat. Betty Crocker, whose cookbooks decorated every post-war kitchen published a cookbook in 1957 called Betty Crocker’s Cooking for Kids. but soon they became chic cocktail party fare. they are easy to make...and you can modify them to fit even the finickiest of eaters!

News; birthdays/events; what makes an airline good for "nervous flyers" (Singapore Airlines ranked #1 stress free airline); word of the day. News; game: Shakespeare quiz; if you could time travel...what would be the worst era to visit?; do you like when celebrities share details about their personal lives/health issues or do you think it's tmi? News; game: Pink Floyd trivia game; Summer time and road trips...fun things to do while driving; when was the last time you stayed up way past your bedtime? News; game: 3 word guess who?; absurd reasons people have "demanded to talk to the manager"...(Buzzfeed); goodbye/fun facts....National Take a Chance Day...stick your neck out and go for it! You’ve heard it said — “the biggest risk is not taking one.” Still, taking chances just doesn’t come naturally for many of us. Every single one of us has grappled with taking a chance on something. Be it starting that new business, asking someone to prom, zip-lining on vacation. Today is an excellent day to understand why we sometimes get in our own way of pursuing our dreams and reaching our full potential. More often than not, the likelihood of failure is not as great as we anticipate it to be. Dr. John C. Maxwell wrote, “Sometimes You Win – Sometimes You Learn”. The premise of his book is that our greatest lessons come from our greatest losses. You don’t experience loss if you are constantly playing it safe.

News; birthdays/events; have you gotten into voice notes or do you prefer texting or calling?; word of the day. News; animal superpowers we wish we had; game: The Simpsons trivia; any misadventures in cooking lately? News; social media guy likes to play banjo to popular songs...do you like hearing songs made into other genres of music?; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2. News; things to unplug when you go on vacation; what's your favorite cartoon character of all time?; goodbye/fun facts....School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is observed on the fourth Tuesday in April. At the beginning of the 20th century, children were transported to and from school in horse-drawn carriages. A.L. Luce, a Ford dealership owner, built a bus body for a 1927 Ford Model T school bus. During a meeting in 1939, they set several requirements for school buses one was that buses were always painted yellow as a norm. The hue was chosen because black letters could be read on it and it was believed to be the easiest to see at sunrise and dusk. School buses have frequently undergone modifications and upgrades, but we still acknowledge the need for bus drivers, which is one thing that hasn’t changed. The praises of school bus drivers are rarely sung....even though they ensure the safety of our most prized possesions...our children.

News; birthdays/events; do you have "eco-guilt" ?; word of the day. News; which summer fruit are you looking forward to most?; what would you do? e-payment system is down but they don't take cash...and you've already eaten the food; actors who nailed the role that sequel actors don't come close. News; game: quiz: game: feud; nature cams...Ashley LOVES them...and there's a new one to watch! News; feel good story of the day; calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Chickpea Day. this amazing legume is a key ingredient in the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisines. Chickpeas were found in the Middle East roughly 7,500 years ago. The word ‘chickpea’ comes from the French ‘chiche’ and the Latin ‘cicer.’ and Spanish term for chickpea is garbanzo...but it the same legume. They are a rich source of vitamins, such as the B vitamin folate, and manganese and are high in protein and fiber. Because of their high protein and fiber content along with being gluten-free, chickpeas became a popular source for alternative flour in the 2010s. they're very affordable...you can eat them out the can, put them on salads, turn them into hummus and eat them with veggies or chicken.

News; birthdays/events; favorite Easter candy in the U.S.; word of the day. News; game: Ferris Bueller's Day Off Trivia; is it shocking when people's voices don't seem to match their appearance (celebrities i.e. Mike Tyson or regular people i.e. Ashley's waiter the other day); shouldn't all public wifi be free? News; game: name that 1985 song; if crosswalks had voice recordings instead of a blinking countdown number...what should they say?; 12% of people still have their best friend from Elementary school! do you? News; game: movie password; are themed weddings fun or kitschy?; goodbye/fun facts....National Lineman Appreciation Day...honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going. one of the most dangerous jobs...Lineworkers have to climb hundreds of feet above the ground with precarious harnesses, handle live wires that, if improperly handled, can easily lead to them losing their lives in massive jolts of electricity and work often long unpredictable hours. from Rocco Morabito's famous 1967 lineman photo and the increible story behind it...to Jimmy Webb's 1968 hit sung by glen campbell to 2015's biography from Alan Drew called "The American Lineman"...take a moment to understand a bit more about a profession that helps keep our modern world moving.

News; birthdays/events; would you rent your clothes out your peers?; word of the day. News; 10 most disappointing attractions in the world; game: King James TV Guide shows; don't share these things with A.I. News; improve these daily habits for big life results; game: cliche word ladder; 82% of women "code switch" at work...what does that mean? (and do you do it?) News; Google's "Easter Eggs"; game: 5 second rule; goodbye/fun facts....National Cheese Ball Day....yes...the same ones you associate with Christmas and holiday office parties back in the day. Well...Cheese balls are actually in vogue (again). We make fun of them...but they are a hit at every party and they are so versitile! Basic ingredients often include cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onion, and spices — sometimes coated with chopped pecans or cheese doodles or bacon. You can go vegetarian as well. they are a tasty throwback to a simpler time, before meat and cheese platters became “charcuterie”.

News; birthdays/events; outdated things people refuse to stop using (Buzzfeed list); word of the day. News; game: Basketball trivia; what is the first thing you do when you encounter bad customer service on the phone? (post online? threaten to cancel service?); Buzzfeed list...funny things women notice about men's habits (either growing up with brothers or once they live together). News; what time do you prefer to eat lunch?; unclaimed luggage most bizarre items found in luggage; game: slogan game. News; over 40% of people under 30 can't make spaghetti dinner...isn't pasta one of the easiest meals to make?; game: password; goodbye/fun facts....national banana day takes place the 3rd wednesday in april...bananas are one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world and their popularity spans across the world. there are thousands of banana varieties. Bananas are beneficial and versatile, and can be used in puddings, muffins, pies, sandwiches, bread, cakes, and more. bananas have been around since 300 BC... but 1865 is remarkably noted to be the year bananas gained popularity on the American shores. they're in the superfood category because of all their health benefits...so add the humble banana to your diet.

News; birthdays/events; annoying rules your parents had (and maybe you have the same ones for your kids?); word of the day. News; if you're buying your family ice cream...would you buy some for your dog?; game: McDonald's trivia; many people are attending Easter services online...would you do that? News; biggest workplace pet peeve; game: songs with whistling (name that song); would you complain (more than once) if you paid for something professionally and it wasn't up to your standards? (sfa nail salon story). News; how often do you notice inconsistancies in TV shows and movies?; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; goodbye/fun facts....National Laundry Day...Benjamin Franklin may have overlooked one certainty in life: laundry. but this day creates an opportunity to assess our laundry habits and teach our children to develop good ones. Humans have been doing laundry in numerous ways for as long clothes have existed. One of the earliest ways was beating the dust and dirt out of our clothes and bedding with a stick or pounding the grime out against a rock in the river. washing tubs eventually led to the first automatic washing machine. The first U.S. patent for an electric washing machine was granted to Alva J. Fisher in 1910. today, there are apps that can turn your washer on for you!