I’m not sure how this myth even got started. How if you or your pet gets sprayed by a skunk to use tomato juice in a bath to get rid of the mell. It does not work. If anything it will make it smell even worse! The thing to do if you are so unlucky…
THE FEED: Cheers To CT Vineyards & Wineries!
Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. This week they talk about some of the best vineyards and wineries in Connecticut and they unique food they offer. One even has a corn maze! Chamard Vineyards – ClintonIt has a small bistro for lunch and dinner at the winery. Jones Winery –…
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Women are better than men when it comes to remembering this?
This week I have tickets to LANY at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater August 16th Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question right? Q: A new poll found that women are better than men when it comes to remembering this? A: People’s names Image credit: Getty Images
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: U.S. Army Vet combine two of his passions to help other vets
Anyone who has served in the military can probably related to this story. A U.S. Army veteran named Jason Wilson has been getting a lot of buzz on the internet lately from his new idea called “Meat Therapy BBQ”. He describes it as a way to heal through BBQ. Like a lot of vets, when…
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What causes the smell after it rains?
We haven’t had a ton of rain this summer, but when we have you probably noticed that distinctive smell that happens once the rain ends. But where does that smell come from? There’s actually a name for it… petrichor. Basically all the oil from various plants falls off and dries on the ground. Then when…
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! It takes the average homeowner 1 hour to do this, it takes the White House 8 hours
This week I have tickets to LANY at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater August 16th Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question right? Q: It takes the average homeowner 1 hour to do this, it takes the White House 8 hours. What is it? A: Mow the lawn Image credit: Getty…
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut helps displaced dogs from floods in Kentucky
By now you’ve probably heard about the devastating flooding in Kentucky. Not only have a lot of residents lost their homes and belongings but also a lot of pets have been displaced. Connecticut is taking in 15 dogs who have lost their homes and families. They will be up for adoption here in the state…
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How is the official outside temperature taken?
It’s been super hot out lately, but if you look at the official temp it might seem lower than how hot it actually feels. There’s a good reason for that. When the official temperature is take there are some requirements. It has to be taken 5 feet above the ground since the ground gives off…
SHOOTING STARS COUNTDOWN Week of August 4: OneRepublic Tries To Ride The Top Gun Jet To Number 1
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 Nicky Youre & Dazy – Sunroof 4 Imagine Dragons – Bones 3 Beyoncé – BREAK MY SOUL 2 Harry Styles – Late Night Talking 1 OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried…
THE FEED: Decluttering The End of Your Summer
Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin talks to Kallie from ButFirstCoffee Blog.com about all things parenting, kids and mom life. This week it seems like a good time to “declutter” before the summer ends and the routine of school/fall begins. Kallie has some great tips to get rid of all that clutter you hate in your house. Photo credit:…