MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did Gatorade get its name?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did Gatorade get its name?

There are two kinds of people who consume the majority of Gatorade. Athletes on sidelines and people who are extremely hungover. Where did this recovery drink get it’s name anyway?

Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida in 1965. So naturally they named  it after the mascot of the school, the Gators.

The most interesting part… The University actually gets 20% of all the profits from sales of the beverage.

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Cuffing Season

Cuffing Season

It’s “cuffing season” but what does that mean? The NYC Wing Woman, Cher Gopman weighs in on what it is and what it might mean for couples going into the holiday season.

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! December 26th is the most common day for doing this?

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! December 26th is the most common day for doing this?

All week I have tickets to PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” coming to Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport January 17th and 18th.

Answer my trivia question correctly every day at 4pm to try and win. Here was today’s if you missed it:

Q: December 26th is the most common day for doing this?

A: Taking down the Christmas tree

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: A Christmas Miracle For Person Who Lost Envelope of Christmas Cash

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: A Christmas Miracle For Person Who Lost Envelope of Christmas Cash

It’s that time of year when money is tight, you’re out doing your shopping, everyone is in a frenzy, making it easy to make a mistake or lose something. But when it’s an envelope of cash you are using to buy gifts it makes things even more stressful.

That’s what happened to a person in Nashville while they were at a Home Depot. Luckily the employees of the store found the envelope of $700 cash and did the right thing. They tracked down the owner on Facebook and were able to get the money back to them.

I’m sure Santa will be good to them for doing the right thing. Definitely on the nice list this year.

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Bakery Gets Surprise Request Order To Make Taylor Swift’s Birthday Cake

Bakery Gets Surprise Request Order To Make Taylor Swift’s Birthday Cake

Imagine the pressure of being a bakery during the holiday season. Now imagine the pressure of being a bakery during the holiday season who gets a phone call from Taylor Swift’s team ordering a birthday cake that needs to be ready in less than 24 hours.

That’s exactly what happened to Bywater Bakery in New Orleans last week and they stepped up to the challenge creating a “Lavender Haze Surprise”

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Christmas themed stamps haven’t always been around, come to find out

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Christmas themed stamps haven’t always been around, come to find out

We just finished sending writing and sending out our Christmas cards in our house. Which involved lots of holiday postage stamps. These weren’t always available though.

Canada debuted the first Christmas postage stamp in 1898! Then it took forever for America to catch up. The first U.S. Christmas themed stamp was issued in 1962. The design was a candle and wreaths in green and red.

I feel like they should bring that back one year.

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Avoiding Porch Pirates

Avoiding Porch Pirates

It’s National Package Protection Day, so how do you make sure your deliveries don’t get stolen off your doorstep Amazon Manager Andrew gives you the best tips on what to do!
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THE FEED: Holiday Light Displays & Brunch With Santa!

THE FEED: Holiday Light Displays & Brunch With Santa!

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. Heading into the last weekend before Christmas there are plenty of festive evens and light displays to see. Megan’s gives us her list of all the best spots to see some holiday cheer this weekend. And even where you can get brunch with Santa!

KEVIN’S PICKS:

Big Y Express Milford, Saturday 12pm-2pm: I will be live from Big Y in Milford celebrating their new Big Y Express where you an now get gas and fuel rewards from Big Y. 150 Boston Post Rd. in Milford. If you’re doing your grocery shopping, stop by and fill the tanks and say hello!

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. New Canaan Santa Run Saturday, December 17 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Waveny Park. Come run and have fun. 8:30am Santa Dash for Kids, 9:00am 5K run & 1-mile walk. Benefiting Filling in the blanks. 

2. Wonderland at Roseville in Fairfield. The display uses over 350,000 lights and features the most creative decorations. 226 Roseville Terrace, in Fairfield. The event is free, but donations are welcome. 

3. Holiday Stroll in Stamford. A family friendly walk-through experience featuring over 60 larger than life holiday displays, carnival rides and games, food trucks, and winter beer garden. Use code campbymama5 at checkout for $5 off your tickets.

4. Holiday Wish an immersive, light-filled world of Holiday enchantment at Stamford Town Center. Designed to put families into the spirit of the season. 

5. Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes in Norwalk. Saturday December 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Bring the family and snap a picture with Santa while enjoying your favorite brunch menu items.

Megan’s Mom Quote of The Week: “If anyone is Christmas shopping for me, I’m a size Saturday night babysitter.”

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average person will do this more than 10 times this holiday season

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average person will do this more than 10 times this holiday season

All week I have $100 gift cards to Adam Broderick Salon & Spa. Perfect to give as a gift for the holidays or just to use on yourself!

Listen for the trivia question every day at 4pm to play. First one with the correct answer wins. Here was today’s if you missed it…

Q: The average person will do this more than 10 times this holiday season

A: Watch a Christmas/holiday movie

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Bakery lends a hand to the community’s holiday season baking needs

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Bakery lends a hand to the community’s holiday season baking needs

I feel like bakery owners are naturally very helpful to others and just overall kind people. Like this bakery in England called Brickyard Bakery. They have opened up their facility and oven to anyone in the area who might need to bake some treats for the holidays. Engery costs have skyrocketed over in England so doing it at home could be very costly. Brickyard are letting people do it free of charge. All they need to do is drop off whatever it is their making all set to go in the oven. Cakes, breads, cookies, whatever it may be. Then a few days later they can come pick it up.

What a generous thing to do. Love that!

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