Raven’s Report Card: Daffodil Drama

Raven’s Report Card: Daffodil Drama

Every week, Raven’s wife Alicia grades him based on how he behaved as a husband. This week, Raven’s fixation with daffodil’s and questioning why Alicia doesn’t like them might be the reason he fails. Find out all about this ridiculous drama in the podcast.

Friday April 26, 2024: Put Your Kid To Work Day; Oat-Zempic; Raven’s Report Card

Friday April 26, 2024: Put Your Kid To Work Day; Oat-Zempic; Raven’s Report Card

If you suddenly became a millionaire, what would you buy? After the NFL draft last night, Anna wondered what it would be like to suddenly have a ton of money!

What was your first summer job? Anna found a list of the most popular ones, but she’s not sure she would hire a teenager to do some of these jobs…

Feeling stuck in a relationship happens sometimes, but if you’re staying in a relationship because you’re afraid to break up, that’s all I need to know about you!

Tomorrow is National Bring Your Kid To Work day! But could your kid actually perform a useful task at your job?

What’s the worst way you’ve ever been dumped? One celebrity had their fiancé leave them in the worst (or maybe best?) situation!

What’s the most annoying show that your kid watches? Producer Sean’s stepson watches one particular Youtuber that fills Sean with rage!

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to the show to give Raven a grade on how he did as a husband that week! This week, Alicia and Raven are having a real argument over certain types of flowers…

Oats have gotten a reputation as one of the best foods to eat to lose weight! Anna and Raven invited Emmy-nominated Chef Plum into the studio to share an unconventional oat recipe!

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday!  Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita!

Blake and Jamie have a seven-year-old son and whenever he gets in trouble he threatens to run away. Blake thinks that Jamie caters to him when he does this and lets him off the hook and doesn’t follow through on her punishment. Jamie says that she’s not going to let him just back his bag and walk out of the house! Blake says yes, let him go and learn the hard way. What do you think? Would you let him “run away”?

Penny has got a shot at $1900! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

THE FEED: Clean Space, Clean Mind

THE FEED: Clean Space, Clean Mind

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna chat about all things health and wellness with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Yanissa Marte, you can find her on IG… @yanissamarterd. This week as we all get ready for some spring cleaning, Yanissa talks about how keeping a clean house or clean space can benefit your mental health as well.

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What’s Daikon?

What’s Daikon?

“Daikon” is the secret to prevent bloating according to some lady’s account on Instagram. So after Anna and Raven googled “what’s daikon?”, they tried it.

Thursday April 25, 2024: Targeted Ads; Sleep Excuses; Wiley Coyotes

Thursday April 25, 2024: Targeted Ads; Sleep Excuses; Wiley Coyotes

School lunches are finally getting healthier! But is that a good thing?

Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; cops called over a bug, a Stanley Cup attack, and a pyromaniac octopus!

Sometimes you lose friends after a divorce, but if you claim to be my friend and keep talking to my ex, that’s all I need to know about you!

Did you know your phone is listening to you? Anna had everyone on the show open their phones to see what kind of ads are being targeted at them!

Do you have a friend who always makes references that nobody gets? It’s Raven. Raven is that friend.

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the latest news on America’s (least?) favorite app!

What’s the craziest excuse your child has given you to get out of bedtime? Producer Sean’s stepson uses Sean’s own dog against him!

Wild animals at your child’s school is always a little unnerving, but Anna couldn’t help but wonder what ridiculous ideas might succeed in chasing the critters away!

Adam and Tina can’t agree on whether Adam should cut his hair. He’s been growing out his hair for a couple of years now. Tina thinks it’s cute and loves it, as does he but there’s one problem. Adam believes that his co-workers and boss don’t treat him well and he believes it’s because of his hair. He thinks that they judge him based on it and it’s holding him back with promotions. He’s ready to cut it. Tina thinks it’s a HR issue, not a hair cutting issue. What do you think?

Katie has got a shot at $1800! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

THE FEED: Keeping Your Outdoor Space in Tip-Top Shape

THE FEED: Keeping Your Outdoor Space in Tip-Top Shape

Every Wednesday, Kevin and Jenna talk to a local home expert Susie Calabrese about the things that make our lives easier, from home improvement to DIY to parenting. Last week Susie spoke about getting our garden beds ready, this week she continues that theme and talks about some more outdoor tips for making your home amazing this summer. 

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Wednesday April 24, 2024: Backwards Baseball Hat; Producer Jon v. AI; Wellness Wednesday

If you had to disappear, where would you go? Anna has been obsessed with the new Taylor Swift album, including the song that details her own personal getaway plan…

What is urgency culture and how can you fix it? Anna has noticed it in her life and wants to do something about it!

If you do this in public, but expect everyone else around you to be quiet, that’s all I need to know about you!

What makes a good wedding DJ? Raven has experience being a DJ and has thoughts…

At what age are you too old to wear a baseball cap backwards? Anna has some strong feelings, but so does Producer Jon…

AI is scary, but can it out-write a human songwriter? Anna enlisted Producer Jon to go head to head with the robots in a song-writing contest!

Going through a mastectomy is incredibly difficult, but fashion designer and entrepreneur  Dana Donofree is committed to making the process just a little bit easier.

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest new stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the great roast of all time!

Two years ago, Dennis’s mother left his father for a man that was significantly younger than her. Now, his mother would like for Dennis to meet this man and he refuses. Dennis’ wife, Erica, thinks that he’s being unreasonable. His mother is happy, and if wants to maintain a good relationship with his mother, he needs to be open to meeting the man. What do you think? Is she right?

Crystal has got a shot at $1700! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

THE FEED: Finding The Best Farmer’s Markets In CT

THE FEED: Finding The Best Farmer’s Markets In CT

Every Tuesday, Kevin and Jenna talk about all things food in Connecticut with Alex from CT Food Girly. It’s about that time of year when all the Farmer’s Markets will be starting up. This week Alex takes us up and down 95 finding the best ones to hit up this spring.

Branford:

  • Branford Green the Branford Garden Club: Saturday May 18th from 9:30-1:30 the Branford garden Club is doing a Spring Sale. Veggies, herbs, produce, flower bouquets, a children;s table, bee boxes, summer bulbs and fall flowers. What I really like about this event is that their Master Gardener will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.
  • Stony Creek Farmers Market: Every Sunday, June to October, from 10am – 2pm with up to 15 vendors. Around this area there are local restaurants, there will be live music, it’s right near the public beach, they have monthly craft making/community building offerings, right in Bay View Park. They really want to support local, especially the farmers, and have foods and goods that are grown and created here in CT.

East Haven:

I’ve been to this next farmers market a lot, it’s in East Haven on the town green, every Sunday from 8-12. This year it starts back up on June 19th and goes until October 8th. I feel like I’ve purchased Halloween pumpkins from here in the past. It is always packed with a ton of fresh produce, fruits, veggies, berries. It’s perfect if you want to wake up, get some fresh fruit and use that in your Sunday breakfast. They also have many events planned for market days, such as

free yoga, gardening activities, entertainment and activities for the kids and much more.

New Haven:

In New Haven, every Saturday from 10-1 they have a Wooster Square Farmers Market that has been a staple in the community for over 15 years. It’s being held at Conte West/Hills Middle School and their opening day was just April 6th, it will run until December 16th. This year, the market is the biggest it’s ever been and offers an incredible variety of products. You can find fresh local produce, dairy, eggs, meat, honey, baked goods, beverages, and more. I feel if you’re trying to support local and eat cleaner foods, the farmers markets are the place to be. I’m sure it’s all worth the possible price increase at the end of the day.

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Milford:

In Milford, they have the Downtown Milford Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30-12:30 that runs from June 8th to October 12th. They have representatives from local farms, a bunch of restaurants with prepared foods, home goods and gifts, jewelry vendors, beauty, healthy and wellness as well. I wish they were open before Mother’s Day because a farmer’s market could be a great place to make a gift basket for all the amazing women in your life, but definitely keep that idea in mind to shop local for your next holiday gift, birthday, or celebration.

Orange:  

In Orange, they have the Orange Community Farmers Market, the 2024 season begins June 27th and ends Sept 26th. They are held every Thursday from 3:30 – 7:00 under the pavilion at High Plains Community Center. Products are only the best certified and Connecticut grown; ranging from bakery products, eggs, flowers, milk, meats, soaps, plants, in-season vegetables, as well as crafts and services. Each week there will be vendors showcasing the freshest products. I love how this farmers market is later in the day and also takes place on a weekday because it could be a fun way to incorporate a new meal into the regular shuffle and use the products from the market into your recipes. It can even be an easy grab and go if you don’t want to run into Stop and Shop or Big Y.

West Haven:

Lastly, in West Haven, they have their Farmers Market running every Thursday and Saturday from July 6th to October 25, from 10am to 2pm held at the Oak St Beach Parking Lot. It’s called the Tony Inzero Farmers Market and it is sponsored by the city and has been operating since 2000. It was dedicated back in 2010 in memory of Tony, a leader in the downtown business community. The market includes state farmers selling homegrown fruits and veggies, crafters and 20 different vendors and organizations, including food trucks, which I think is a nice addition to any farmers market.

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Teenage Babysitters

Teenage Babysitters

Do you think teenagers are responsible enough to babysit or is that a thing of the past? Anna has some thoughts!