Each Tuesday, Kevin and Jenna talk about all things food in Connecticut with Alex from CT FoodGirly. Alex tells us about the great local spots to check out this Fall. We also learn about the restaurant that’s putting a yummy autumnal spin on a winter classic!
After Anna’s daughter was injured falling off the monkey bars, she stressed to her children that unfortunately it’s hereditary that the women in their family don’t have the upper strength for the monkey bars. The daughters are sad, but it’s reality.
You’ve heard for years that hitting the snooze button can be negative to your health, but it turns out, it’s the exact opposite. Dr. Jennifer Wider explains why in the podcast.
It’s Election Day and Anna is excited to do her duty! But she’s even more excited about something else… (:30)
Do you hit the snooze button when you get up? It’s long been touted as a bad idea, but Dr. Jennifer Wider has some reason why it may actually be good for you! (3:21)
Social Media comes with targeted ads, it’s just a fact of life now, but if you make them worse by actually clicking on them, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:58)
Do you have a particular parenting style? After reading about one major celebrity’s parenting philosophy, Anna decided to do a deep dive on all the different philosophies! (10:47)
What chores do you do wrong? Producer Jon was doing laundry at his mom’s house and was surprised to discover he had been doing it wrong the whole time! (14:46)
Election Day is here and Anna wants to celebrate with a song! But first, she has to take Producer Sean back to school! (22:24)
It was a sad day in Anna’s house. Anna received a phone call from the school that confirmed one of her worst fears about her younger daughter! (29:49)
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 Election Day results everyone REALLY wants! (33:40)
Nick’s parents live in Greece and usually travel to stay with them for a week or two around the holidays. This year they’ve notified Nick and his wife, Linda, that they would like to come for about seven weeks. From Thanksgiving through New Years. They stay with them too. Linda thinks it’s too much, they don’t drive, it’s a lot of cooking with her mother-in-law, it’s just too much do have them with them the whole time. Nick thinks you can’t say no, they’re so excited to spend time with the kids! What do you think? (36:52)
Teresa has got a shot at $2100! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (45:47)
Every Monday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna talk to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut sports. Today we learned about one high school sport that unexpected takes place during the Fall and about some interesting high school football scores that came in from over the week.
If you’re a parent, how often do you call your own parents for guidance? Anna was shocked at how often most parents are calling for support! (:15)
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 reason people’s cooking habits are back in the news! (2:50)
Even when you own your home, you still have a responsibility to your neighborhood to keep it in good shape, and if you fail in that responsibility, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:50)
Who has the oldest child still living at home? Anna read a story about a pair of 40-year-olds who were kicked out of their Mom’s house, but then they got a call from someone with an AARP card! (10:19)
Did you have a dumb argument this weekend? Raven had a confrontation at his son’s baby shower over a spoon! (20:54)
Did you know Anna and Raven have their own Christmas movie? The one year anniversary of “Santa’s Second Wife” is officially here! (24:54)
What did you do the first time you were left home alone as a kid? Anna recently started leaving her teenager and toddler home alone and she’s trying to figure out what they’re up to! (28:57)
Jane and Carl have a son that will be starting kindergarten next year. Jane is a first-grade teacher in the district where he is districted to attend. She wants to send their son to private school to avoid the awkwardness of working in the same school where he attends, and honestly, she just thinks he’ll do better academically in a private school. Carl thinks it looks bad for her that she doesn’t even want to send her own child to the school where she works, plus, their son won’t know any better, it won’t be a conflict for them to be together. What do you think? (35:56)
Brian has got a shot at $2000! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (44:07)
Every Friday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna talk to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family.
1. Craft Westport shop unique and handmade from 175 modern makers this weekend Saturday from 10-6, Sunday from 10-5. Staples High School in Westport.
2. GLOW WILD at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo this wknd. Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wild world.
3. Canoe Paddle at Earthplace in Westport Saturday November 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Canoe paddles are a great way to spend an afternoon on the water with family or friends! Bring the whole family or come on your own and make some new friends. Travel along the Saugatuck River in search of osprey, ducks, shorebirds and much more! Canoes and personal flotation devices (required for all participants) are included!
4. Bluey’s Big Play Saturday November 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford.
5. Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony in downtown Stamford November 5 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Stamford Police Department to Veterans Memorial Park via Bedford Street, across Broad Street and continuing on Atlantic Street. Ceremony immediately following the parade in Veterans Memorial Park (130 Atlantic Street). During the ceremony, Stamford Veterans Park Partnership will unveil the permanent installation of storyboards in Veterans Memorial Park.
Megan’s Mom Quote: Nobody is more full of false hope than a Mom who places items on the stairs for her family members to carry up.
