Things to Know: July 14th

Things to Know: July 14th

25+ things to do this weekend in Connecticut, July 15 – 17 CT Post

Hartford’s Riverfront Food Truck Festival returns this weekend CT Post

A lighthouse with panoramic views and a colorful history is among CT’s unique summer rentals CT Post

Who is hiring in Connecticut? CT Post

Summer reading: 18 new books by CT authors CT Post

As temperatures soar to near 90 again, storms possible today in CT, weather service says CT Post

Christian Siriano unveils The Collective West store in Westport to Katie Holmes, other celebs CT Post

Column: Mexican food in CT goes upscale and sophisticated CT Post

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Thursday July 14, 2022:  Rule for The Babysitter; Raven’s Skunk Saga; Child’s Party Price Point

Thursday July 14, 2022:  Rule for The Babysitter; Raven’s Skunk Saga; Child’s Party Price Point

How old are you, mentally?  Raven is 46 years old, but according to an online test that Anna found, that’s not even close to his mental age!  (:30)

Anna has three crazy news stories and Raven is going to pick one to discuss!  Today his options are; A traffic accident caused by Stanger Things, a do-it-yourself drive through, and an iguana in the toilet!  (3:40)

Missing your exit can be a huge inconvenience, but if you do something this dangerous to try to correct your mistake, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:31)

If you have kids, do you have a weird rule that the babysitter has to follow?  Anna’s babysitter works for another family who has a crazy rule about when their child can use the potty!  (11:30)

Raven has been having a serious skunk problem for the last few months, but after getting his friend Jeff to help him out, things might finally be improving…  (22:44)

What is an appropriate amount to spend at a child’s birthday?  Cardi B just gave her a daughter a ridiculously extravagant gift that was definitely too expensive!  (30:42)

Sisters Jamie and Angela are having a disagreement because Jamie did not ask her to be her maid of honor at her upcoming wedding. Angela is hurt that Jamie chose her best friend over her. She says as her sister, she finds it hurtful that she picked someone that’s not blood. Jamie says she felt obligated to choose her best friend, especially since she was just HER maid of honor last year. Was it wrong for Jamie to choose a friend over her sister?  (37:32)

Tom has got a shot at $200!  Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (45:33)

Wellness Wednesday: Nightmares And How To Avoid Them

Wellness Wednesday: Nightmares And How To Avoid Them

Trouble with nightmares when you drift off into sleep? We have the four major things you want to avoid before bed to help keep nightmares away! Hear them all in the podcast and sleep easier tonight.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022:  Canine Genius; Age You Moved Out; Wellness Wednesday

Wednesday, July 13, 2022:  Canine Genius; Age You Moved Out; Wellness Wednesday

Are participating in Amazon Prime day?  Billions of dollars in sales have already happened, but Anna thinks there’s something fishy going on… (:30)

Do you ever get nightmares?  Everyone does sometimes, but Anna found some tips online to make them less frequent!  (3:30)

We all break traffic laws sometimes, but if you break and traffic law and start honking at other people who are following the rules, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:29)

Is your dog a genius?  Anna’s dog did something so incredible the other day that Anna is now convinced that dogs have superpowers!  (11:00)

Are you a fan of self-checkout?  People tend to have very strong opinions both ways about it so Anna and Raven asked around the office to reach a consensus.  (17:28)

How old were you when you moved out of your parents’ house?  One of Anna’s friend’s has son who is getting ready to move out and he wants to bring the toaster with him!  (21:04)

Tiktok challenges are common among young people, but is it appropriate for parents to do them too?  When Anna heard about the latest challenge that some parents are doing, she couldn’t believe that someone would do this to their child!  (28:21)

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 crazy reason a man jumped into a volcano!  (31:05)

Siblings Katherine and Jay are planning a surprise 50th anniversary party for their parents but Katherine isn’t financially able to contribute to the overall cost. Jay says that she shouldn’t have a say in the location, the menu, or the invite list if she isn’t paying. Katherine says that Jay is being inconsiderate and using her financial hardship to belittle her and her involvement in the party. What do you think?  (34:51)

Linda thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can she succeed and win the $100 jackpot?  (42:48)

Things to Know: July 13th

Things to Know: July 13th

Summer reading: 18 new books by CT authors CT Post

Twin ‘Bachelorette’ contestants from Brookfield eliminated in first episode CT Post

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band announce first CT show in seven years CT Post

11 ice cream places worth an afternoon drive in Connecticut CT Post

Alive at Five in Stamford: What to know before you go CT Post

Fairfield University to display 40 pieces from Brandywine Workshop CT Post

UConn swimmers will cross Long Island Sound for fundraiser: ‘Super long swim, harrowing swim’ CT Post

Pepe’s Pizza’s fresh tomato pie returns to CT for summer CT Post

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THE FEED: Breakfast For Dinner Anyone?

THE FEED: Breakfast For Dinner Anyone?

Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. This week they talk about the best places to get breakfast in Connecticut. Whether you’re waking up early on the weekend or having breakfast for dinner tonight! Yum. 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: How one community stepped up and saved their local bookstore

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: How one community stepped up and saved their local bookstore

If you think no one cares about bookstores or that people don’t read books anymore, this story proves you wrong.

This small book store in Detroit had the worst luck ever when they were robbed of $35,000 from people using fake credit cards. For a small business that’s enough to close up shop for good. Unless you have some VERY passionate customers like this store does.

The owner of the store made a GoFundMe page to try and get some donations going to keep the doors open. And boy did it work more than ever. Some people donated large amounts like hundreds and some just gave all they could even if it was just $20. In the end they managed to hit their goal and raise $35,098 to save the store! Incredible.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called Jaywalking?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called Jaywalking?

We’ve all done it at least ones. You skip right across the street quickly just outside of the white crosswalk lines. You jaywalked! Some places are more serious about it than others. But where did the “jay” come from?

Going back to the 1920s the term “jay” was a word to call someone an “idiot” or dumb person.  So jaywalking by definition means idiot walking.

Be smart. Stay on those crosswalks.

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