Thursday, March 4th, 2021:  Easy Mom or Hard Mom?; Red Flags; Raven Picks’em

Thursday, March 4th, 2021: Easy Mom or Hard Mom?; Red Flags; Raven Picks’em

After the last year, did you ever think there were things you would miss about being in lockdown?  Turns out a large of people amount of people feel that way though!

Do you have good grammar?  It’s National Grammar Day, and Anna wants to see how good Raven’s Grammar is, so she gives him a quiz!  Find out how he does in the podcast!  (2:09)

It’s great when you find a new show to binge watch, but if you’re staying up until midnight to catch the latest episode, even when you work at 4am, that’s all I need to know about you!  (5:24)

Are you up to date on this weeks news?  If not, Anna and Raven will get you up to speed.  Anna picks 3 news stories from this week, and Raven picks the one they discuss!  Today’s options include a porch pirate dressed as an alien, two roommates fist fighting over Abba, and two guys who got blown out to sea on a blow up mattress!  (9:04)

Do you remember your first word?  What about your child’s first word?  Anna is bothered by the fact that both of her daughters said “Dada” before “Mama”, and her youngest even learned the dog’s name first!  (12:56)

Are you an easy Mom or a hard Mom?  What do you think your kids would say?  Anna and Raven asked 10 different moms what they thought!  (19:25)

What are your first date “red flags”?  Anna and Raven talk to comedian and dating expert Courtney Davis, and she has some advice about some unexpected red flags to look out for!(26:19)

Laura believes that their parakeets should “live free” and she allows them to fly around the house out of the cage. Tony says it’s disgusting and not safe! They go to the bathroom everywhere and what if they manage to get out? She thinks he’s overreacting; she’s giving them recess. It’s just for an hour a day, animals don’t belong in cages! Whose side are you on?  (37:02)

The jackpot for Can’t Beat Raven is up to $1700!  Does Kelly have what it takes to end Raven’s winning streak?  (45:02)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Fire Department Helps Out Woman With Backyard Ice Rink

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Fire Department Helps Out Woman With Backyard Ice Rink

In an effort to get kids off the screens and out into the fresh air for a few hours, parents are getting really creative. There aren’t as many outdoor options in the winter, but one  of the more creative ideas is to build a backyard ice rink! I’ve actually seen a lot of people do this here in Connecticut.

This woman who lives in Detroit built a backyard ice rink for the kids in her neighborhood to skate and play hockey on. The local fire department even showed up with one of their water trucks to help with all the water to freeze.

Fun!

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where is the exact middle of North America?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where is the exact middle of North America?

We live here on the East Coast in Connecticut but I’ve always wondered if there was an exact spot that’s the direct middle of North America. Has to be right? Is there a gift shop? Maybe?

Turns out there is a town in North Dakota that’s the geographical center of the country. Ironically the name of the town is “Center”. Apparently this is a pure coincidence.

I need to visit this place someday.

 

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Dumb Reasons To Get Into Trouble At School

Dumb Reasons To Get Into Trouble At School

Earlier this morning we asked you for the dumbest reason you’ve gotten in trouble in school. Anna & Raven just had to share their answers too! Would you have ever guessed they could be such rebels?

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Wellness Wednesday: Another Tip to Keep You Feeling Your Best!

Wellness Wednesday: Another Tip to Keep You Feeling Your Best!

On Wellness Wednesday, Anna and Raven usually give you something you can do to improve your life. But this week is a little different! This week, the secret to more health and happiness isn’t what you should start doing, but what you should stop doing!

Things to Know Wednesday March 3rd

Things to Know Wednesday March 3rd

‘100-years-old legacy’: Sacred Heart’s community theater readies for next act in Fairfield CT Post

Former Yale nurse pleads guilty to stealing fentanyl, replacing with saline CT Post

Mohegan tribe, Lamont reach deal on sports betting, online gaming CT Post

First lady, U.S. education secretary to make historic visit to Meriden WFSB

More states are easing Covid-19 restrictions, even as health experts sound warnings WFSB

Warrant: Norwalk employee used fake bids to drive $60K to his company The Hour

House From ‘Silence of the Lambs’ To Become a ‘Cinematic Destination’ The Hour

Officials: State rule could affect Westport schools projects The Hour

Darien Library, Barrett Bookstore to welcome John Grisham, Harlan Coben Stamford Advocate

Mayor Martin: Vaccine ‘making a difference’ in COVID positivity decline in Stamford Stamford Advocate

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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021:  Wellness Wednesday; Dumb Reason You Got In Trouble; Weird Thing in Your Car

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021: Wellness Wednesday; Dumb Reason You Got In Trouble; Weird Thing in Your Car

Are you a cat Person?  Anna never has been, and won’t believe the reason why!

Yesterday, Anna talked about how Tupperware Parties were responsible for the rise of Pyramid Scemes.  Was she right? Well, kinda.  Entrepreneurial expert Liz Dederer talks to Anna and Raven about the pros and cons of multi-level marketing!  (2:35)

Breaking into someone’s house is a terrible thing to do, but if you get caught because you did THIS, that’s all I need to know about you!  (6:34)

Yesterday, Dr. Seuss’s estate announced that some of his books will no longer be printed due to some controversial content.  Which made Anna and Raven remember the time they read a controversial Dr. Seuss book to an entire room of elementary school students!  (10:10)

What weird thing do you keep in your car?  Our cars are like a second home, and inevitably some odd stuff ends up in there.  Anna recently had a tough time explaining to a car wash attendant why she had a large piece of safety equipment in her back seat!  (14:00)

On Wellness Wednesday, Anna and Raven usually give you something you can do to improve your life.  But this week is a little different!  This week, the secret to more health and happiness isn’t what you should start doing, but what you should stop doing!  (23:44)

What’s the dumb reason you got in trouble?  The son of one of Anna’s friends got sent home from school the other day, and Anna think’s the reason why is hilarious!  (27:44)

Clara allows their 14 and 16-year-old children to listen to songs with swear words while she’s driving. Whatever they want to hear, she just plays. Her husband, Rob, thinks it’s terrible parenting, she shouldn’t be endorsing music that’s filled with not only swear words but violence too! She says they’re going to listen to it anyway, isn’t it better that she is there to explain why it’s bad? Whose side are you on?  (37:38)

Mary Ann thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can she beat him and claim the $1600 jackpot?  (46:18)