Today we talk to Sarah Bishop DellaVentura from Bishop’s Orchards. This month’s pick-your-own pumpkin and apple season is in full swing, and Sarah gives us an update on how the crops made it through the Spring frost and heavy Summer rains. She also tells us all the fun things we can do with our pumpkins this season. Plus, she gives us awesome tips on how to keep our pumpkins from rotting!
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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. Join Designs by Lee in Stamford on Sunday for their 2nd annual Stamford Education 4 Autism Concert. Support Just a Peace & Stamford Education 4 Autism! Live music, Support artisans, Coalhouse Pizza Truck and Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Free to attend!
2. That’s Amore Italian Festival in Mill River Park in Stamford kick’s off on Friday, October 6th with Pizzapalooza! On Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th it’s a two day celebration of Italian culture and amazing Italian food!
3. Wakeman Town Farm, Farm Stand in Westport Saturday from 9am-1pm. Come by and pick fresh produce, walk thru the gardens, say “hi” to the animals, and chat with the farmers.
4. Greenwich Historical Society: Fall Scarecrow Festival
Saturday October 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Purchase tickets for your family and friends and enjoy some creative autumn fun!
5. Hire a sitter for the Taste of Fairfield put on by Fairfield Moms, Sunday 12-4 at the Delmar in Southport. A culinary event featuring restaurants, breweries, and so much more.
Mom Quote: “Not all who wander are lost. Some are just moms in Target hiding from their children.”
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Congratulations to Sarah! She beat Raven and won herself the $1,200 jackpot! Do you think you have what it takes to be our next big winner?!
Every week, Raven’s wife, Alicia, grades him based on how he behaved as a husband. This week, Alicia’s social media accounts were hacked. Was Raven able to help? What grade did he get? Find out in the podcast!
What does the phrase “early night” mean to you? Anna looked up the average American bedtime and she was shocked at the answer! (:17)
What’s the pettiest reason you’ve ever broken up with someone? Anna dated a guy who was really nice, but she couldn’t get past one detail… (3:24)
Bringing a kid to a concert can be ok in certain circumstances, but if you bring a stroller to a concert, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:47)
Which friend had the “cool house” when you were growing up? Anna’s older daughter started a new club at school, but she was so sad when she found out her house wasn’t cool enough to host it! (10:23)
Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to give him a grade on how he did as a husband that week! This week, Alicia got hacked! (20:20)
What are your predictions for football Sunday? Anna doesn’t know what she’s talking about, but 11 year old James might know a thing or two! (24:30)
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! (27:28)
Do you ever feel like you’re cooking the same foods over and over again? Anna and Raven invited Chef Plum from the Food Network to tell you how to use a deglaze to spice up your meals! (30:32)
David is a Tulane alum and would love for his daughter to go there as well. He’s even offered to get her an apartment if she chooses to attend. His wife, Lori, says he’s going too far to influence her decision. He isn’t “offering” her an apartment, he’s bribing her with one to get her to attend. She thinks that he needs to back off and let her choose her own college. What do you think? (34:31)
Sarah has got a chance at $1200! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (43:03)
Do you have a child that would like to join Anna & Raven on the air to give their weekend NFL game picks? We’d love to have them! And don’t worry, no need to know anything about football, you’ll get a list of the games happening that weekend, and then have your child give their reasoning for why they picked each team, even if it has nothing to do with football!
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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What’s the strangest superstition? Anna got worried about bad luck when she received a broken mirror in the mail, but that’s not the only superstition that makes no sense! (0:30)
Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; a woman killed by chocolate, a lawsuit over a wedgie, and a half naked person at the airport! (2:55)
Bees can be scary, but if you absolutely lose your mind every time you see one, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:26)
What job gets trauma-dumped on the most? Anna read a stat about the unlikely career that can involve clients opening up about their personal problems, and it’s definitely not a therapist! (10:27)
Sometimes, things are said on the show that require an explanation, or even an apology. In this case, Raven admitted to some illegal activity that must be addressed! (17:35)
How did you meet your best friend? You might expect most people to say “school” but Anna read a stat that revealed the shocking answer! (20:30)
What do you have to do at work that wasn’t in your job description? Producers’ Jon and Sean are mad about some of the tasks that Anna and Raven have for them! (27:52)
Jack agreed to be in his childhood friend’s wedding. It’s next May over Memorial Day weekend. His wife, Juliana, just found out that there’s a wine and food retreat that’s happening that same weekend in Spain that they really wanted to go to. Two other couples that they are very close to are also going the retreat that week. She wants him to bail on the wedding (which is his friend’s second wedding, by the way) so they can go, he feels like it’s wrong since he already agreed. She says he’s not the best man, it’s fine. What do you think? (34:48)
Dave has got a shot at $1100! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (43:07)
What do the stars have in store for you during the month of October? Astrologer Anne has the answers!
If you are wearing these kinds of shirts, that’s all I need to know about you. (:17)
Anna ordered something from Amazon, and it arrived broken. Now she has one major question… (4:10)
There is a new method of sleeping that might improve how much sleep you get at night, especially if you sleep next to someone else. (7:49)
Would you stay at a job if it was very boring? What is the most boring job you’ve ever had? (11:36)
What do you need to disclose before you start dating? Anna and Raven got a caller who found themselves in an interesting situation… (18:59)
How many notifications do you get on your phone every day? As stressful as it is for you, it could be even more stressful for your kids! Dr. Jennifer Wider spoke to Anna and Raven about how to hep you kids with the stress of constant notifications! (26:04)
Are you up to date with this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the new hit show that hasn’t run a single advertisement! (29:59)
Couples Court: Michelle picks up her daughter and her nephew from school every day. Her sister-in-law went back to work full time this year and has asked Michelle not only to pick up her son, but to watch him until she can get him at 6pm. Michelle doesn’t think it’s fair that she has become the default babysitter because she’s still a stay-at-home mom. She thinks she should get a weekly stipend to pick up her nephew but her husband, Austin, disagrees. Their nephew is a sweet kid, and it’s his sister, how are they going to charge them? What do you think? (33:08)
Joanna thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can she succeed and win the $1000 jackpot? (41:11)