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THE FEED: Early Fall Fun For This Weekend

THE FEED: Early Fall Fun For This Weekend

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. You can almost already smell the pumpkin spice and apple crisp as we head into the second weekend in September. It’s also fair and festival season so there is a lot to do with the fam this weekend. 

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. Arts and Crafts on Bedford in Stamford Saturday Sept 10th 10am-6:30pm. Shop one of kind hand crafted goods. Check out Imagination Station, fun activities for kids in Latham Park too. 

2. The Norwalk Oyster Festival in Veterans Memorial Park, Saturday Sept 10th 11am-11pm and Sunday Sept 11th 11am-8pm. Children free on Sunday! Food, rides, games, vendors, & live bands. Star 99.9 will be here all weekend too. So look for our blue tent!

3. Family Gallery Tours at Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Sunday, September 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. This tour takes children five and up and their caregivers through the museum’s exhibitions. Families will be able to engage in conversations about the arts and sciences and do hands-on activities. Tour is free with admission to the Museum. 

4. 11th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2022 at Harbor Point in Stamford, September 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. This complimentary one-day family and pet-friendly, health and wellness extravaganza will feature over 100 exhibitors, 8 different Zones, offering free fitness classes, pet wellness, healthy food and beverage exhibitors, healthy food trucks and fun, educational activities for the whole family!

5. Farmer’s Market of Black Rock on Saturday, September 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. This farmers market offers locally grown produce and prepared foods, crafts and retail items from local artisans, live music, and educational events. The FMBR is located in the field next to St Ann’s in Black Rock, Bridgeport. 

MEGAN’S MOM QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Parenting is hard, especially trying to be patient with little versions of impatient you.”

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Delivery robots Rolling About To Roll Through Connecticut Campuses

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Delivery robots Rolling About To Roll Through Connecticut Campuses

We’ve come a long way from my college days in the early 2000s of waiting in line with plastic trays and meal plans. Now Fairfield University is one of the first campuses in the northeast to start using robots to deliver food to students.

The little white robotic machines will use machine learning, artificial intelleigence, and sensors to make their way around various obstacles. They will be able to cross the street, climb over curbs, and even travel around in the dark for those late night cravings all students have at some point.

The school teamed up with GrubHub and robotics company Starship Technologies to create these little guys. The student will be able to meets the robot at a designated area to get their food, unlocking the bot with their phone to grab their order.

My only question… do you tip the robot?

Image credit: Getty Images

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why did the Queen have two birthdays?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why did the Queen have two birthdays?

With the sad news of Queen Elizabeth the II passing yesterday lots of people have been talking about he Royals and their traditions. One of the things that always comes up is why did the Queen have two birthdays?

Her real birthday was in April on the 21st, but then she would celebrate again in the early summer during Trooping the Colour. This tradition started all the way back with King Edward VII. He moved the parade from his actual birthday to the summer when it was warmer. Then the practice just stuck through the years with whomever was on the throne.

King Charles III was born in November so this tradition will work out for him too. Double gifts!

Photo credit: REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth/File Photo

The Crayon Taste Test

The Crayon Taste Test

Due to a conversation Anna & Raven had about crayons and if they had flavors, Anna is making Raven try a few to see if they differ in taste.

Raven’s Report Card: Alicia The Cohost

Raven’s Report Card: Alicia The Cohost

While Anna was on vacation, Raven’s wife Alicia filled in as co-host! But how does she think she did?…And what is that thing that Raven is doing at night that’s destroying her sleep? Catch up with the podcast.

Friday September 9, 2022:  The Passing of a Monarch; Lies Your Parents Told You; Raven’s Report Card

Friday September 9, 2022:  The Passing of a Monarch; Lies Your Parents Told You; Raven’s Report Card

If a psychic told you to do something, would you? Your gender may be a big factor in whether or not you take their advice, but not in the way you think…  (:30)

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’s new sleeping habits have got Alicia losing sleep, and it’s definitely going to affect his grade!  (3:49)

Filters are a fun tool to use on social media sometimes, but if you have a filter on every single picture, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:35)

Are you up to date on this weeks biggest news stories?  Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending and today it’s all about the loss of a beloved global leader!  (11:46)

Looking for a new job?  Resume’s can be tough to put together, so Anna and Raven spoke to career coach Ken Coleman to find out the phrases that you should never use on your resume!  (15:41)

What lies did your parents tell you as a child?  Anna has a few white lies that she tells to her younger daughter, but it’s nothing compared to what her parents used to say to her!  (19:37)

The passing of Queen Elizabeth is a sad occasion, but Anna found a silver lining in one beautiful picture that was taken yesterday!  (27:08)

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday: Father’s Day Edition!  Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita! (31:08)

Most Americans have only a passing interest in the British monarchy, so after the passing of Queen Elizabeth, Anna and Raven turned to their resident UK Expert, Rachel Lampen, to get a true Brit’s perspective!  (35:08)

Matt has a real problem with his fifteen-year-old daughter wearing crop tops to school. He says it’s not appropriate for the school, but his wife disagrees. Mom (Melissa) says it’s what all the kids are wearing and he’s being unreasonable. What’s the difference if she wears it out with friends versus school? What do you think? (39:04)

Lindsay has got a shot at $1500!  Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (46:07)

THE FEED: A Delicious At Home Hack For “No Spendtember”

THE FEED: A Delicious At Home Hack For “No Spendtember”

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin talks to Kallie from ButFirstCoffee Blog.com about all things parenting, kids and mom life. Since a lot of people are doing “No Spendtember” this month attempting to spend the least amount of money possible… Kallie has an excellent idea of how to make a special treat at home that you’re probably used to spending a lot on. 

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