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THE FEED: Mud Runs, Pumpkin Carnivals, and a Halloween Pet Parade

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. Westport Moms 3rd Annual Fall Festival
Saturday October 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Compo Beach playground in Westport.

2. Mud Run at the Italian Center in Stamford. Sunday October 15th 10:00AM – 1:00PM. This exciting course is two loops that total two miles and runs mostly on grass. The race will feature approximately 10 – 14 obstacles.

3. Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival, will take place rain or shine on Saturday, October 14th from 10am to 4pm at Tokeneke Elementary School in Darien. On one special day each October for over fifty years, the School is transformed into a Halloween themed festival and amusement park!

4. Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual
Fairfield Harvest Market & Pet Pantry Halloween Costume Dog Parade on Saturday October 14th 10am-4pm, 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Dog costume parade at 12, vendors, food trucks, and so much more.

5. Go Wild Family Field Day, in Greenwich Sunday October 15th, 2-5pm. A thrilling event designed for families to come together and experience an unforgettable day of fun, in support of Greenwich Land Trust. This action-packed extravaganza promises an array of interactive games, a magnificent Ferris Wheel, delectable food trucks, and a variety of entertainment options to keep everyone engaged and live performances by talented artists.

MOM QUOTE: “Momster what happens to a mom after she counts to 3…”

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Raven Breaks A Mirror

Do you believe in superstitions? We each picked one to see if we would actually get bad luck, and Raven arguably picked the worst!

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: 30th Anniversary

It’s the 30th Anniversary of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, and what better way to celebrate than by talking to Jack Skellington himself, Chris Sarandon. Catch up with the podcast.

Friday October 13, 2023: Very Superstitious; Chris Sarandon; Raven’s Report Card

Is there ever a situation where you want your parent at a fraternity party? Anna saw a story about celebrity dad hanging out at his son’s party and she wondered if it would work with her own teen! (:17)

Have you ever wished you could make restaurant quality meals at home? Chef Plum from the Food Network spoke to Anna and Raven about how to use a great restaurant technique for your family! (3:55)

People get sick a lot this time of year, but if you lie about being sick to get out of doing something, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:15)

It’s the 30th anniversary of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Anna and Raven are thrilled to talk to the star of that movie and so many others, Chris Sarandon! (10:55)

Are you superstitious? It’s Friday the 13th and Anna is in the mood to tempt fate! (14:40)

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, Raven has returned from his bi-annual man-camping trip! (22:11)

What are your predictions for football Sunday? Anna doesn’t know what she’s talking about, but 9 year old Gunnar might know a thing or two! (25:49)

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! (28:49)

Maya and Danny are planning their wedding and Danny would like to have a “Food Truck Wedding”. It would still be a formal affair at a vineyard, but instead of the caterers, they would bring in an assortment of food trucks. Maya thinks you can’t ask guests to wear formal clothing, have a “classy” wedding, then give them a choice of a taco truck or a pizza truck. Plus, it cheapens the feel of the wedding. What do you think? (32:05)

Carol and Conor are teaming up to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can they succeed and win the $400 jackpot? (40:14)

THE FEED: Healthy Eating Starts With Produce!

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna chat with an expert about all things health and wellness. This week we chat with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Yanissa Marte, of @yanissamarterd. Yanissa has been talking us through mindful shopping at the grocery store and how it leads to healthy eating at home. Today, Yanissa helps us explore the produce section!

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Anna’s Pajama Pants Problem

Do you let your kids wear pajama pants to school?! Anna has been arguing with her teen about it. Yes, to leggings, yes to “fancy sweats”, no to pajama pants. Is she unreasonable?

Not Cleaning Enough

There are three places on your body you may not be cleaning thoroughly, and all three may lead to serious health problems. Catch up with the podcast to find out what they are.
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Thursday October 12, 2023: Pajama Pant Protocol; Bad Rep Jobs; Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite

It’s Spirit Week at Anna’s daughter’s high school! But when Anna heard what one of the spirit themes was, she was convinced that it wasn’t appropriate! (:30)

Do you wash yourself properly? Most people would say they do, but one doctor is sharing the four places that people don’t wash enough, and Anna has been guilty of at least two of them! (3:33)

Changing your sheets doesn’t have to happen all the time, but if you go more than two weeks, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:34)

Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are: a record breaking pumpkin, an outlandish goldfish tax, and a beer drinking monkey! (10:55)

Is it ever appropriate to wear flannel pajamas in public? Anna and her older daughter have been having a fierce debate! (14:58)

What job gets a bad rap? Anna’s friend is a highly successful, kind person who absolutely nobody trusts because of what she does for a living! (21:27)

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 potentially controversial powerball winner! (28:26)

Bed Bugs are back! An outbreak in France has led to a US outbreak as well, so Anna and Raven invited Dylan Osick from Cat’s Eye Pest Control to give them some advice on how to prevent and treat them! (32:10)

Ken and Rochelle’s daughter is a Junior in a high school. During her physics test, their daughter ran out of time. The teacher told her she could finish it at the next class. She sneaky took photos of the questions, and then sent them to her friends so they would all get good grades on the test. Rochelle only found out because she was reading her texts and saw the chain with her friends. Rochelle thinks she needs to confess what she did to the teacher. Ken thinks she’s crazy. Tell her not to do it again, and let it go. What would you do? (36:11)

Lauren has got a shot at $300! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (45:12)

THE FEED: Fire Safety and Prevention at Home

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. It’s Fire Safety and Prevention week, and awareness starts in the home. Susie tells us about all the key elements of fire safety and what we should pay special attention to while cooking at home.

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Female Founders: Cindi Bigelow

Female Founders! Cindi Bigelow is third generation President and CEO of Bigelow Tea, her grandmother Ruth, was the OG of female founders. Get her whole story and advice for any women in the corporate field!