Anna’s husband, Paul, loves dad jokes so much so that he actually writes his own! Need some dad jokes for your Thanksgiving table? Paul, has you covered. Check out the podcast.
THE FEED: Everyone Loves A Parade
Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. The weekend before Thanksgiving always brings a lot of fun family events. This weekend we have a huge parade in Stamford, lots of holiday strolls and tree lightings, and more!
KEVIN’S PICKS
Wizard of Oz performed by Masuk High School students in Monroe Friday 7pm. Saturday 2pm and 7pm shows. Get tickets here
MEGAN’S PICKS
1. New Canaan Turkey Trot Sunday November 20th @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm at Waveny Park. Run to support Open Doors CT and help bridge the gap between homelessness and housing.
2. Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular! Show us your signs and look for the Star 99.9 Float!
Sunday, November 20th @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. On the eve of the parade, a Balloon Inflation Party on Saturday, November 19th from 3-6 p.m. at the intersection of Hoyt Street and Summer Street.
3. The Enchanted Forest in Greenwich November 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Photos with Santa, Crafts with Ms. Claus, Holiday Games, Access to the Giving Shop, Hot Cocoa Bar, Food Truck.
4. Glow Wild Lantern Festival all weekend at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
5. Elf the Musical Saturday November 19 @ 10:00 am Oakdale Theater.
Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “Pretty excited about making a huge Thanksgiving feast so my son can eat a roll”
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This is the number 1 most universally hated sound in the world
All week I have tickets to Lizzo! She just announced “The Special 2our” coming to the XL Center in Hartford May 6th, 2023.
Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question right?
Q: This is the number 1 most universally hated sound in the world
A: Nails on a chalkboard
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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: SONO Is Getting Festive This Holiday Season With A Big Kickoff This Weekend
South Norwalk always seemed to me like the perfect setting for a Christmas movie or winter wonderland. I lived there for a few years and always thought that. Now, they are doing exactly that with their first ever SONO Holiday Extravaganza this Sunday November 20th from 3pm-7pm. Seems like the perfect after party once you leave the Stamford Downtown parade.
Here is all the info on what’s happening:
What: Mayor Rilling and the Transportation, Mobility and Parking Team invites the community to Norwalk’s first-ever SoNo Holiday Extravaganza, sponsored by the Norwalk Parking Authority and Laz Parking.
This fun-filled family event is free to attend and will take place on 50 Washington Street at North Main Street on Sunday, November 20th from 3:00- 7:00 PM. T
he event will include Santa arriving from the rooftop of SoNo 50, a tree lighting ceremony and a Hanukkah celebration. It will also have fun activities for children, such as a merry-go-round, a petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides, games, a DJ, a Roton Middle School Chorale performance, and more!
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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How do they deflate the giant parade balloons?
This weekend is the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. We hope to see you there with your signs from the Star float!
Every parade has the giant helium balloons, but how do they deflate them after the parade?
For the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade it’s done behind the Macy’s store on 7th Avenue through a process that involves unzipping them to let out the helium, lying on top of the balloon, and then rolling up the balloon to squeeze out any remaining air. Which sounds like how I deflate my air mattress ha ha.
They say that a if the people doing it are really good they can deflate a balloon in 15 minutes or less. Wow!
A Natural Sleep Aid
Does drinking tart cherry juice really make you sleep better?! Anna & Raven put it to the test!
Raven’s Report Card: Lawnmower Troubles
Raven broke the lawnmower, and his wife Alicia isn’t happy about it! Will it be enough to affect his grade this week? Find out in the podcast.
SHOOTING STARS COUNTDOWN Thursday November 17: Can Taylor’s Ticket Mania Get Her To Number 1 This Week?
These are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week, voted by you! Listen to the Shooting Stars Countdown every weeknight at 8pm.
5 Avril Lavigne – I’m A Mess (with YUNGBLUD)
4 Meghan Trainor – Made You Look
3 Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
2 P!nk – Never Gonna Not Dance Again
1 Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
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THE FEED: Budget Friendly Thanksgiving Table Ideas
Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin talks to Kallie from ButFirstCoffee Blog.com about all things parenting, kids, life hacks, organization, productivity and motivation, simple DIYs, frugal shopping, and more.
This week Kallie gives us some of her best Thanksgiving prep ideas if your hosting dinner this year. Easy, budget friendly ways to set the table in a stress free way.
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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This is the top Thanksgiving related search on Google this year
All week I have tickets to Lizzo! She just announced “The Special 2our” coming to the XL Center in Hartford May 6th, 2023.
Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question right?
Q: This is the top Thanksgiving related search on Google this year so far
A: Top Thanksgiving sides
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