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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How do they deflate the giant parade balloons?

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!

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A Natural Sleep Aid

Does drinking tart cherry juice really make you sleep better?! Anna & Raven put it to the test!

THE FEED: Budget Friendly Thanksgiving Table Ideas

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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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s the difference between a grocery store and supermarket?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s the difference between a grocery store and supermarket?

With our Star Food Drive happening today at ShopRite in Milford seemed like a good day to figure out what the difference is between a grocery store and a supermarket.

Grocery stores tend to have mainly a focus on food and beverages. While Supermarkets in addition to food and drink typically give a little more shelf space to other items like household products, personal care products, cookware, and small kitchen appliances, etc… more than a grocery store would.

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Downtown Bridgeport Unveils Six New Murals In The City

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Downtown Bridgeport Unveils Six New Murals In The City

If you’re driving through Bridgeport lately you might notice some colorful artwork that catches your eye in various parts of the city.

Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) celebrated the recent Bridgeport Art Trail weekend by highlighting the success of its collaboration with the City of Bridgeport, local and regional artists, and Downtown Bridgeport property owners to produce a series of public murals. The Bridgeport DSSD unveiled six new murals over the Bridgeport Art Trail weekend, which are all pretty amazing.

You can see the murals and all the locations here if you want to see them in person up close.

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Anna’s So Tired!

Anna’s So Tired!

All this week Anna explores different ways to stay awake when you’re so, so tired. Today, energy drinks. Will they give you the boost you need or a heart attack?

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