Forget a New Years Resolution! We are going to manifest our goals this year!

Forget a New Years Resolution! We are going to manifest our goals this year!
What did you do over the holiday weekend that nobody thanked you for? Catch up with the podcast, because you aren’t the only person who went above and beyond and got nothing in return. These stories might make you feel a bit better about your situation!
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 different varieties of “dry January”! (:00)
It’s one thing when you’re a kid, but if you’re a grown adult who can’t make it to midnight on New Years, that’s all I need to know about you! (3:36)
Did you have a dumb argument this weekend? Anna had a wild New Year and couldn’t remember if her husband fulfilled one of his key responsibilities! (6:52)
Did you do something nice for someone over the weekend, but they didn’t give you any credit? Or did someone do something nice for you, but you forgot to thank them? Anna and Raven will give you the credit due! (10:51)
What’re you manifesting in the new year? Producer Sean wants to cross off a major life milestone, but Anna’s trying to do something even more ambitious! (18:15)
What’d you do over New Years? It’s the question that everyone is gonna be asking today at work, but Anna and Raven still want to know! (26:06)
If your spouse was sick on New Years Eve, would you stay home with them or go ahead with your original plans of going out with friends? Melanie wasn’t feeling well and wanted her husband Christian to stay home with her for New Years, but he ended up going out with friends anyways. Whose side are you on? (33:18)
Ginny has got a shot at $3000! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (40:08)
Anna thinks any ball pit a child steps into is the grossest thing imaginable! Definitely in her top five. What do you think are the top five grossest things though? Catch the top five in the podcast.
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Have you ever heard a spooky sound in your house? Anna and Raven are going to try and guess what it is!
Every Wednesday, Kevin and Jenna talk to a local expert about the things that make our lives easier, from home improvement to DIY to parenting. This week we chat with Home Expert Susie Calabrese of @susiecal_CT. Today we’re diving into the excitement of ringing in the New Year with style and fun from the comfort of your own home!
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They say that hairdressers are the number one people who deal with trauma dumping. Do you agree? There are a lot of other professions that deal with trauma dumping, and you can hear about them all in the podcast.
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Each Tuesday, Kevin and Jenna talk about all things food in Connecticut with Alex from CT Food Girly. Check her out @ctfoodgirly on Instagram! Looking for a stress-free way to celebrate after the ball drop? Welcome 2024 with a midday brunch at one of CT Food Girly’s favorite spots:
In Fairfield and in New Haven, Geronimo Tequila Bar is offering brunch menu options from 12 to 3. Geronimo’s cuisine is 100% Southwestern with an awesome everyday menu of tacos, award-winning chile, quesadillas, and more, so for New Year’s Day brunch they are switching it up and offering a special menu of lobster rolls, steak and eggs, tacos, and more. They have amazing cocktails as well. I read once that they have over 40 varieties of Mezcal.
Also in New Haven, Fair Haven Oyster Company, which is an oyster bar located on the Quinnipiac river, so the views will be amazing, is having a New Year’s Day brunch from 11:00 to 3:30. There’s little neck clams, oyster shooters, grilled lobster, shrimp toast, and eggs benny too.
I don’t know about you, but shrimp toast sounds amazing. A great choice to refuel after the NYE activities. Fair Haven Oyster Company is also serving special New Year’s Day brunch cocktails. I saw some yummy ones on that menu, you can check it out on their Instagram.
Lastly, Barcelona Wine Bar, which has locations in Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford and West Hartford, and New Haven is having a New Year’s Day brunch at most of its Connecticut locations and a lunch menu in New Haven. Their brunch menu is packed with a selection of great charcuterie and cheese, with tons of tapas options for the table to share and salads, large plates, and desserts as well. They have a delicious red and white sangria that you can get by the glass or pitcher, and that is something I will be looking for during my New Year’s Day brunch.
On the shoreline, Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old Saybrook is hosting a bunch of New Years activities, not only do they have a New Year’s Eve Gala on Sunday for a five-course dinner, but they also have their New Year’s Eve Breakfast Buffet on Sunday as well. On that menu is fruit, pastries, bagel, salads, salmon, ham, sausage, bacon and so much more. Then on New Year’s Day, they are offering another brunch with a different menu which consists of a waffle station, pasta station, carving station and even a street taco station. They also have an entree selection of short rib ravioli, strip steak, jambalaya, stuffed clams and the list goes on and on!
If you need me, I’ll be at the street taco station.
Also, on our shoreline, we have Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, which is hosting a brunch with a carving station, build your own omelet, fresh baked pastries and more.
And lastly, if you’re headed up towards Hartford, Fire by Forge is open for New Year’s Day brunch with their regular brunch menu offerings like chicken and waffles, omelets, eggs, french toast and all those classic breakfast favorites we love.
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Do you have a Helluva story? Be the storyteller and submit your story at AnnaAndRaven.com to get scheduled to be on the air! Today, Chris tells you how a split-second decision saved a father’s life.
How many Christmas tree’s do you have in your house? Anna and Raven saw a study from the American Christmas Tree Association (yes, that’s a real thing), that gave some surprising statistics! Anna only has one tree, but you might be surprised at how many trees are in Raven’s house! Find out in the podcast!
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