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News; birthdays/events; what's on your to-do list on the day after Christmas?; word of the day.  News; game: FM radio trivia; if you missed this holiday movie...insiders say it's worth the watch; besides resolutions...what are you hoping for 2026? News; game: Boxing Day trivia; do you wait until after the new year to make any returns/buy things or are you gonna do it today/this weekend?; If you are working in the office until the first of the year…are you getting ANYTHING done? News; game: general trivia (winter); what does your horoscope hold it store for you in 2026?; goodbye/fun facts....national thank you note day...The first thank you notes originated in the 1400's when Europeans exchanged greeting cards with friends and family. In 1856 Pouis Prang introduced thank you notes to the United States after he immigrated from Germany. The practice of expressing thanks through handwritten notes became particularly popular in the United States after etiquette expert Emily Post emphasized its importance in her book on manners. This day is a gentle reminder of the importance of gratitude, especially in our fast-paced, digital world. Writing a thank you note is a heartfelt gesture that shows you genuinely appreciate the kindness, support, or gift you've received.

News; birthdays/events; Jim Gaffigan comedy bit about Christmas; word of the day. News; do you rip open the Christmas gifts or open them methodically?; Guinness record for singing Christmas carols; game: Speak out. News; Christmas fun facts part 1; Nate Bargatze Nativitiy scene Christmas; game: Jingle Bells song quiz. News; Christmas fun facts part 2; game: Christmas trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Pumpkin Pie Day celebrates the pumpkin pie, a traditional dessert that is enjoyed in North America..typically eaten during the fall and early winter, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In fact, those two holidays are the days when most pumpkin pies are eaten by Americans! The history of the pumpkin pie is a little fuzzy, but its origins seem to date back approximately 400 years. This was in the early 1600s, when settlers in the New World may have used the gourds to make some sort of pie. Pumpkin pie is a type of custard pie, as its filling is a custard made with eggs, milk, sugar, and spices...In the Caribbean, pumpkin pie often includes coconut milk and spices like ginger and allspice, offering a tropical twist on the classic dessert.

News; birthdays/events; Ashley and Brad read The Night Before Christmas; word of the day. News; game: what is Santa called around the world?; Butterball Turkey hot-line part 1; Butterball Turkey hot-line part 2. News; how often do you use QR codes...sometimes there are no other options; The Christmas Song quiz pt 1; The Christmas Song quiz pt 2. News; don't buy your boss a gift!; people have won funny "lifetime supplies" of products (contest winners); goodbye/fun facts....National Eggnog Day. A sweet beverage made from milk, sugar, spices, cream, and eggs, eggnog has been enjoyed by families a day before Christmas for centuries now. Liquor is optional for those who want to get more festive....and then it's technically called egg milk punch. We drink it chilled...In Iceland, eggnog is served hot as a dessert, offering a comforting treat during the cold months. We really only drink eggnog during the holidays...And according to Indiana University's statistics, Americans consume over 135 million pounds of eggnog annually. But if you want the flavor in other things--you can find eggnog flavored coffees, teas, baked goods, and puddings.

News; birthdays/events; should you be able to claim your pet on your taxes?; word of the day. News; game: Jeff Foxworthy's 12 days of Christmas trivia; it's festivus...how much do you know about this 'holiday'?; law enforcement list of things not to leave in your car druing the holidays (or ever really). News; game: baby boomer holiday trivia; where is the grossest place on a plane to store your coat?; what to do with all those Amazon boxes?!?!? (beside recycling them!). News: game: Christmas kid jokes; last minute gift ideas (from Good Housekeeping); goodbye/fun facts....national pear month...most pears get harvested during the month of December. Pears also have high nutritional value-- more fiber than bananas, oranges, and strawberries and pears are hypoallergenic, safe for people with allergies to eat, and has pectin which helps control high cholesterol. A recent survey showed that 84% of shoppers cannot tell when a pear is ripe. The best way to check if a pear is ripe is the check the stem of the pear...and you can help the ripening process by putting the pears in a brown paper bag on your counter for a day or two. Peak season is Sept-Jan btw.

News; birthdays/events; is it rude to bring store bought items to a potluck or holiday party/gathering?; word of the day. News; pep talk hotline; game: quiz; game: feud. News; how many Christmas trees do you have in your house? is there a thing as too many?; do you think you made Santa's naughty or nice list this year?; how much would you pay to skip seeing your in-laws over the holidays? the average person says this much!! News; game: calendar trivia; what's the part of Christmas/Haunkkah you could do without?; goodbye/fun facts....National Pfeffernusse Day--dedicated to the tasty cookie called Pfeffernuss which translates in english to peppernuts...named so because of it's recipe: nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, black pepper, mace, anise, sugar, butter, eggs, and flour. The spiced holiday cookie is believed to have originated in Germany, but it is also very popular in Denmark and the Netherlands. Johann Fleischmann created the recipe in 1753 and in 1800 The German Mennonites settled in Northern America, bringing along the Pfeffernuss recipe. Pfeffernuss is often confused with Russian tea cakes because they are both rolled in powdered sugar...but they are very different cookies!

News; birthdays/events; are you planning on traveling more in 2026?; word of the day. News; porch pirates...you won't believe how much they steal!!!; game: backward Christmas songs; the perfect indoor winter temperature (according to experts). News; between sugar, gingerbread and shortbread...what's your 'go-to' holiday cookie?; game: Christmas word ladder; things you should never leave unattended in public. News; if someone was blocking your view would you ask them to move? what if it was a celebrity?; game: Christmas song titles; goodbye/fun facts....National Oatmeal Muffin Day...the healthy muffins that look like cupcakes but satisfy your sweet tooth. Muffins have been around for several centuries, beginning with English-style muffins dating back to the 10th century in Wales. By the end of the 18th century, Americans improved on the recipe for muffins and developed it into what we know today as quick bread muffins, prepared in individual molds. The oatmeal provides fiber and if you add things like raisins, bananas, blueberries and other healthy fruits and/or nuts...it will not only compliment oatmeal muffins but add even more health benefits.

News; birthdays/events; what's your favorite cold weather/winter comfort food?; word of the day. News; game: Christmas songs without the lyrics; is there an "extreme" decorator in your neighborhood?; if you could spend the holiday season anywhere in the world...where would you go? News; game: songs that feature ho-ho;  what are you buying for your cat/dog?; what famous TV/movie house would you like to own so people could come tour it? News; game: Steven Speilberg (birthday) trivia; move over Weinermobile...there's a new mascot on wheels; goodbye/fun facts....national twin day. This one-of-a-kind connection. Whether they look alike or not, twins often move through life side by side, building a bond that's hard to explain. Fascinated by twins...either in literature, tv shows, and real life. The idea of celebrating twins isn't new though. In fact, Twinsburg Ohio started its own festival back in 1976. That small gathering grew into the world's biggest twins event, held each August. Twins are increasingly common, with roughly 1 in 42 children born as twins globally, a rate that has risen significantly since the 1980s due to factors like women having babies after the age of 35 and fertility treatments. 

News; birthdays/events; this or that holiday list; word of the day. News; most recognizable Hollywood voices; forgotten habits from the 1980's that build character; game: name the artist singing Jingle Bells. News; funny Amazon package delivery story; common brand names we're mispronouncing (Porsche); game: name that Christmas song (without the lyrics) News; if you had the money would you pay someone to put up and take down your holiday decor?; game: quotes from Christmas movies; goodbye/fun facts....national say it now day...We all need to make time for gratitude. National Say It Now Day gives us a chance to pause and reflect on what people mean to us. We encourage people everywhere to take a moment to tell their friends and loved ones how much they mean to them while they are still around to hear it. It's more than saying "thank you." It's letting someone know specific examples of how they've impacted your life....you might even be surprised by how much it will boost your self esteem and mindset.

News; birthdays/events; what's your "bah humbug" part of the holiday season?;  word of the day. News; game: 5 second rule; how do you feel about no landlines anymore?; do you always say 'Merry Christmas'? News; game: Christmas movie trivia; what's your favorite smell when you walk into the grocery store?; what are kids grateful for this holiday season? (cute list) News; game: movies trivia; do you plan on giving your neighbors holiday gifts?; goodbye/fun facts....Stupid Toy Day---Beanie Babies, Pet Rock, and Tamagotchis — we all had our fair share of stupid childhood toys and we're guilty of playing with them each night till our eyes gave out. Today is an ode to the idiosyncrasies of our childhood and how the stuff that now seems stupid to us was once something we guarded with our lives. With Christmas coming up and Hanukkah already here: we'll gift our kids with toys that they will laugh about decades from now. 

News; birthdays/events; what was your best purchase this year? (list from Reddit); word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; baby naming consultants share names that are out. News; feel good story of the day; do you buy new items if they're cheaper than fixing item?; many people think gift cards are impersonal...but Gen Z and Gen Alpha like "this". News; game: calendar trivia; Country Living Magazine: most festive places for the holidays (U.S. list); goodbye/fun facts....national tea day. Step aside, coffee and soda. Tea is the most popular beverage in the world. The origins of tea have been traced back to China over 4,000 years ago and was mostly used for medicinal purposes until the16th century, where tea made its way across the globe to Europe by Dutch traders, where it became a widely traded commodity. The main types include black, green, white, herbal, and oolong and tea is loaded with antioxident benefits.  Doesn't a nice hot cup of tea sound great in the middle of December?

News; birthdays/events; Dial a Carol hot-line; word of the day. News; game: mindtrap; best films of 2025 (Time magazine list); when do you open Christmas presents? is it different from when you were a kid? News; game: how well do know The Beatles "yeah" songs?; Hanukkah starts on Sunday night...Hanukkah traditions; favorite Christmas movies. News; game: everybody knows; worst Christmas songs; goodbye/fun facts....Choral Day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of December. Music, like other creative arts, brings people together. We find comfort in music and often use it to express our emotions. Whether in joy or sadness, music has been our constant companion. Choral music...is energetic and uplifting. In 3500 bc...The Mesopotamians create the first notes of music and by the 9th century churches began offering prayers through songs. Today, especially during the holidays, you can find choral performances at churches, schools, malls, and even carolers. 

News; birthdays/events; how far are you willing to drive for the holidays?; word of the day. News; game: Hanukkah trivia questions; do you let your teen pick travel plans?; school program.."earn to give". News; game: finish the Christmas Carol; what's one of the last skills you picked up?; fascinating Christmas traditions around the world. News; game: 3 word film Christmas theme; what's the 7-gift rule for the holidays? goodbye/fun facts....national app day...app...or Software Application, quickly appeared when our mobile devices incorporated smart technologies. As the power of our phones increased with processing chips, internet connectivity, and touchscreens, so did the apps that became available. Apps continue changing how we work, live, and play. They offer opportunities, too, by creating thousands of new companies, millions of new jobs, and billions of dollars in revenue. In 2008 there were only 500 apps...today there are over 3 million and counting. Ever wondered how apps are made? Spend some time exploring the basics of app development. Plenty of online resources and courses can introduce you to the world of coding.

News; birthdays/events; 4 parking lot "personalities"; word of the day. News; as you reflect back on 2025...how would you rate it?; when it comes to Christmas music...do you quit cold turkey on Dec 26th?; game: name this Christmas tune with long descriptions. News; is your Christmas dinner a "copy and paste" of Thanksgiving dinner?; game: Christmas movie audio clips pt 1; game: Christmas movie audio clips pt 2. News; would you rather have a secret Santa or a white elephant exchange?; game: Christmas mystery solve it; goodbye/fun facts....Nobel Prize day. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded on December 10, 1901, which was the fifth anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel. Nobel was a Swedish scientist, inventor and businessman. He is particularly notable as the inventor of dynamite and other high explosives, and held more than 350 patents in his lifetime. When Alfred Nobel wrote his will in 1895, it established that prizes would be awarded each year to commemorate and honor those who made significant achievements in the areas of science, medicine, literature and peace. While no official reason has been given for why he created these awards most experts agree the main reason was one of his brothers died in a tragic explosion while working on stabilizing nitroglygerin. Nobel Prize medals for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Literature are minted in Stockholm, while the Peace Prize medal is minted in Oslo.

News; birthdays/events; holiday tipping guide 2025; word of the day. News; game: 12 days of Christmas song; is it really the thought that counts when bosses/companies give crappy employee gifts?; pets and holiday decorations...use caution. News; game: Christmas themed word ladder; what's your favorite holiday tradition?; cute things kids have asked Santa for. News; game: finish this holiday song; Hallmark movie drinking game; goodbye/fun facts....Christmas Card Day. Today, annual Christmas cards have become a time-honored tradition. It all started when Sir Henry Cole, a member of the British civil service, created the modern concept of the Christmas card along with his artist friend, John Horsley, in 1843, as a means to encourage more people to use the new British postal system. Their first card was sold for one shilling or about 24 U.S. cents. By the 1860s, the practice of sending Christmas cards was more or less in full swing in Britain thanks to the rise and advent of the printing press. No matter how often you actually talk to your distant relatives, chances are you'll get a Christmas card from them! Christmas cards are a great way to catch up on the year's highlights if you haven't had time to get in on all the details throughout the year.

News; birthdays/events; as an adult...do you get as excited for the holidays as your kids?; word of the day. News; what are some marketing specials that will get you back to restaurants and movie theaters in the new year?; digital budgeting; 2025's list of the world's sexiest accents. News; Gen Z and Millennials are replacing traditional Christmas dinner with this; game: quiz; game: feud. News; game: calendar trivia; have you ever had bins of holiday decor ruined? (Ashley's friend's story); goodbye/fun facts....national brownie day...there is so much emphasis on holiday cookies...but today is all about the brownie! Legend has it that the creation of brownies hales from the Palmer House Hotel in 1893. Bertha Palmer, a prominent Chicago socialite whose husband owed the hotel, asked a pastry chef for a dessert suitable for ladies attending the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition. She requested a cake-like delicacy small enough to be included in boxed lunches. Then in 1896 The Boston Cooking School Cookbook publishes the first recipe for brownies as they are known today....and who doen't love a brownie! 36% of us love those corners...ME!

News; birthdays/events; how do you react when you get a gift you don't like or already have?; word of the day. News; holiday gifts that cost little to no money; what's your biggest gripe about the doctor's office?; game: Fast Times at Ridgemont High movie trivia.  News; when Christmas/Hanukkah is on/near a birthday...ok to combine the gift?; most of us are stuck in a cooking rut...do you eat the same thing over and over?; did you hear about the drunk raccoon? News; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: Mind the Gap 2;  goodbye/fun facts....national bathtub party day...today is devoted to breaking out the bubble bath liquid or those favorite essential oils and drawing a nice warm bath to enjoy. There's nothing that's quite as relaxing as a nice dip in the tub, even for those who are normally more the showering type. Since its invention, the bathtub has played an important role in our lives for sanitation...but also it's fun to take a bath! In recent years, bath bombs have become all the rage. A bathtub party is a perfect opportunity to let go of all your tension and stress...you can use inexpensive bath bombs at the local dollar store to uber-chic ones...Just grab a bathtub pillow, a new bottle of bubble bath, a bath organizer tray, fluffy towels and put on an audio book, a great podcast or some relaxing music.

News; birthdays/events; Ashley's report on the movie Jaws; word of the day. News; would you rather see the main character in a movie/TV show forgive the bad guy...or get revenge?; 80's/90's trivia; a fun way to have gratitude...play this game! News; House Digest list of household things you didn't realize had expiration dates; game: outburst; feel good story of the day from the UK. News; A.I. gift assist; game: guess the bass line?; goodbye/fun facts....grab some flour, butter, and sugar: it's national cookie day. Cookies can be traced back much further than most people would imagine. It is estimated that in the 7th century AD, Persians were some of the first people to grow and harvest sugar cane, which would have eventually been turned into baked goods. One of the greatest things about cookies: they come in hundreds of shapes and sizes and flavors and are relatively simple to make. In the 17th century, Dutch settlers introduced "koekjes" to America. These treats became popular, leading to the American term "cookie." So let your inner cookie monster enjoy a batch today.

News; birthdays/events; songs that make us happy...which song would you add to this list?; word of the day. News; do you want to be the "cool Aunt/Uncle" in the family?; game: I should have known that yes or no?; would you want to wake up to a 'gentle alarm'? News; 2025 W.A.T.C.H. worst toys list; game: guess that 80's lyrics tune; The Jetson's people washer is a reality! News; game: general trivia; sweet tooth states; goodbye/fun facts....National Green Bean Casserole Day...which is enjoyed by many all over America for its few ingredients and simplistic recipe that does not require too much time and effort. Two of the main ingredients include cream of mushroom soup and, of course, green beans. Complemented with the extra crunchiness of french fried onions sprinkled over the top...was created back in 1955 in the Home Economics Department of Campbell Soup Company. At the time, Dorcas Reilly was working as a manager and recipe creator for the company. The goal was to create something using ingredients that would be readily available in an average American kitchen....but it didn't take off until the 1960s when the Campbell Soup Company started putting the recipe on their soup cans. Now...can you even call it a holiday without GBC?

News; birthdays/events; buying gifts for co-workers...yes or no?; word of the day. News; game: Wayne's World movie trivia (Director's Birthday); survival strategies for Christmas break vacations; if a museum had a painting that looked like you...would you want to go see it? News; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2; most common driving rules parents give their kids...what rules did you have? News; Mayo clinic chart for how many push ups we should be able to do; what day of the week you were born on could play a role in your identity; goodbye/fun facts....National Day of Giving takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It was established in 2012 to help the "giving season" get started, reminding people that there is more to holidays than consumerism and commercialization. The day encourages individuals, families, schools, businesses, and other organizations to give to the less fortunate. Thousands of non-profit organizations are doing good around the country and all over the world. And every one of them could use some help! Find a cause that is especially important to you personally, whether it's fighting a certain type of cancer, helping to buy schoolbooks for children from poor families, or helping the animals at the local animal shelter. Some employers will match your donation...so ask...and then take action! 

News; birthdays/events; 40% concert goers say it's rude to bring signs to concerts...do you agree?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; do you know why the Christmas tree replacement bulb is red? News; is it better to sleep in a huge bed?; what are you most looking forward to in December?; Cyber Monday. News; game: calendar trivia; when was the last time you "audited your subscriptions"?; goodbye/fun facts....National Cookie Cutter Day..whether it's sugar cookie, gingerbread or any other type of cookie...they just seem to taste better when they're in cute little shapes! Baking things in molds came from the Germans of the 1500s ...they baked small cakes into molds and designs, some of which were very intricate and time consuming. By the time the 1800s came around, cookie cutters were made from tin by American tinsmiths. In fact, the first patent for a cookie cutter in the United States was granted to Alexander P. Ashbourne in 1875. By 1902 Animal Crackers launches its first commercial cookie making changing cookies forever.

News; birthdays/events; comedy break: Black Friday; word of the day. News; game: 1 second song snippets 10 worst songs from 1980's part 1; gifts for people who say they "don't need anything"; would you like to take a day off from work when you're in a bad mood? News; game: 1 second song snippets 10 worst songs from 1980's part 2; Interview with Dr Kevin Lehman part 1; Dr Kevin Lehman part 2. News; game: who are these cartoon voices?; funny things mall Santas have been asked for; goodbye/fun facts....national flossing day....always the day after thanksgiving...probably because we ate so much there's tons of food particles leftover. In 1815, Dr. Levi Spear Parmly, a New Orleans dentist, created the earliest iteration of the modern dental floss. It was a thin, waxen silk thread that he encouraged his patients to clean between their teeth. This thread was readily available everywhere because it was used in tailoring. Flossing is not only essential to your oral health but also your overall health...the same plaque that builds up on your teeth is the same that's in your heart!

News; birthdays/events; A&B first Thanksgiving skit; word of the day. News; great idea to memorialize Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving aiaiokee; game: general (Thanksgiving) trivia. News; comedy break...Thanksgiving; myths about Thanksgiving Day; game: Thanksgiving word ladder. News; comedy break: Stan Freeberg; game: Thanksgiving bad dad jokes; goodbye/fun facts.... National Bavarian Cream Pie Day...a delightful mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, gelatin, and whipped cream set in a cold mold to create a smooth and creamy dessert​​​​. The origins date back to the 17th century, when it was believed to have been introduced by French chefs working for the Wittelsbach princes of Bavaria. It crossed oceans and landed in America by the 19th century. True Bavarian creams first appear in the U.S. in Boston Cooking School cookbooks but nowadays many people use instant pudding and custard mixes for a little shortcut.

News; birthdays/events; game: 1980's guitar solos; word of the day. News; top Thanksgiving injuries that could send you to the E.R.; Butterball Turkey line part 1; Butterball Turkey line part 2. News; what are you most thankful for this year?; game: outburst; be extra careful how you throw away your leftovers! News; airbnb or hotel for the holidays?; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....What Do You Love About America Day...which always falls around Thanksgiving but it is dedicated to giving thanks to America. There are so many reasons this country is great. The founding fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This document helped form the current values of modern Americans: equality, unalienable rights...things that are not available in many other countries.  Sadly, we have become a very divided place...so when you give thanks this holiday season...swap stories at your gathering table about why you love America.

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer to cook everything yourself for the holidays...keep everyone out of your space or do you want everyone to pitch in?; word of the day. News; most annoying table manners...what bugs you?; game: classic novel titles; wrong text Thanksgiving grandma...update. News; do you separate the kids from the adults?; game: commercial jingles on kids instruments; how many strands of lights do you put up? have you gone the route of the laser projector? News; since a lot of stores are open anyway on Thanksgiving...will you go shopping?; game: do they know it's Christmas trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Gazpacho Soup Day....and soup always sounds great in the winter...but cold soup?? Tomato-based vegetable soup originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, usually during the summer months. Gazpacho soup day celebrates the fans of the British television show Red Dwarf and the significant event in the series that had a profound impact on one of its main characters, Arnold J. Rimmer. In the series, the Gazpacho Soup Incident took place on November 25, 2180, aboard the JMC mining ship Red Dwarf during its final voyage. Captain Frank Hollister invited Arnold J. Rimmer, the lowest-ranking crew member, to dine at the Captain's Table and enjoy a course of gazpacho soup. Unaware that gazpacho was traditionally served cold, Rimmer demanded the chef take it away and bring it back hot. The officers laughed at Rimmer's mistake, and he never ate at the Captain's Table again. 

News; birthdays/events; what are you least looking forward to for Thanksgiving?; word of the day. News; what superpower do parents wish they had?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; 18% of us do this in the morning...Ashley has never ever done this...or Brad!; worst gifts to give (list); how do you feel about A.I. making music? News; funny feel good story; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national puzzle and game week...Humans – especially children – have probably been playing games since the beginning of time! In fact, throughout human history and culture, games have often been an integral part of social interaction. Relics of certain types of board games can be found in Roman ruins from at least 2000 years ago. Board games may have been around for as long as 1500 years and card games likely got their start in China more than a thousand years ago. So play a favorite game...learn a new game...or watch a game themed movie like: Game Night, Tag, Clue, or Battleship.

News; birthdays/events; would you rather watch a parade or watch/play football or do a 5K run on Thanksgiving?; word of the day. News; how do you feel about communal dining?; game: guess that tune from the lyrics;  Buzzfeed list of tacky decor. News; 2025 word of the year; game: TV trivia; Dick Van Dyke is getting ready to turn 100...do you want to live that long? News; is there a difference between fresh and frozen turkey?; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Gingerbread Cookie Day---they instantly make us feel warm and cozy, they have a rich flavor profile and they come in all shapes and sizes, but gingerbread man cookies are the most popular ones. Gingerbread has been around for centuries. The Ancient Greeks and Egyptians often used gingerbread for ceremonial purposes.---but in the 16th century gingerbread figural biscuits made their first appearance. Queen Elizabeth I of England asked her staff to make gingerbread figures that looked like the foreign dignitaries and the other guests of honor and later presented them in the likeness of some of her very important guests. According to Swedish folk tradition, gingerbread man cookies hold magical powers for making wishes and gingerbread cookies freeze well and can stay frozen for up to six months...so if you want to get your holiday baking out of the way this weekend...you can!

News; birthdays/events "national thaw your tukey day"; best time for the Thanksgiving meal?; word of the day. News; game: I should have known that yes or no?; possibly a new way to solve cold cases...should more universities try this?; do you "self gift"? News; game: 5 second rule; 4-6 year olds do a better job at chores/tasks if they dress up; how much are we spending on nights out? News; game: general trivia; funny idiosyncrasies with the English language; goodbye/fun fact: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day on November 20 is when we try our hands at making a delicious batch of fudge. There is a wide range of viable peanut butter fudge recipes to be found on the internet and elsewhere, but what they all have in common is a quick prep time (a matter of minutes, in some cases), and a short list of simple ingredients that most of us probably already have in our kitchens. As a bonus, peanut butter fudge is much easier to make than chocolate fudge, because it doesn't involve melting the chocolate to a specific temperature measured by a special thermometer. Peanuts have the most protein of any nut — seven grams per serving — to provide long-lasting healthy energy.

News; birthdays/events; feel good story of the day; word of the day. News; lots of people don't like turkey apparently...what are they substituting?; game: guitar solos of the 70's; if you don't want to play/watch football on Thanksgiving...how about watching one of these movies? News; 22% of people have gotten food poisoning from either Thanksgiving or Christmas meal...how to avoid that; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; did your job come with 'responsibilities' that weren't revealed until after you took the position?; which states are overindulging/overspending this holiday season?; goodbye/fun facts....national play Monopoly day...one of the world's most famous board games. The classic board game where players buy, trade, and develop properties to win...while driving opponents to bankruptcy.  It's available in over 37 languages and licensed in more than 130 countries. The story of Monopoly started with "The Landlord's Game," created by Lizzie Magie in 1903 though many people attributed the game to a man named Charles Darrow, but it turns out that he stole the idea from Magie in 1933 and claimed it as his own. Today you can enjoy Monopoly on an app or an online version...or many of the dozens and dozens of licensed and localized versions.

News; birthdays/events; how long will you look for something you lost (before replacing it)?; word of the day. News; things you should never ask guests to bring to your holiday get together; game: who are these celebrity authors?; do these common words/phrases bother you?  News; skip the gift cards...there's a new gift trend in town; game: "love" songs; would you consider celebrating Thanksgiving not on Thanksgiving day? News; how good are you with recognizing faces?; game: minute mysteries; goodbye/fun facts....Apple Cider Day...the rich and fruity beverage that fills our hearts and bodies with warmth. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a glass of apple cider at the end of a long day can rejuvenate the soul. Apple cider is made from freshly harvested apples that are mashed and made to resemble applesauce. This is then pressed to extract fresh juice and fermented. After the fermentation process is done, we get the sweet and spicy apple cider . The origin of apple cider dates back to 3,000 B.C. when the Celts in Britain made the beverage using crabapples....but it was bitter. The Norman invasion of England in 1066 introduced acidic cider apples and advanced apple-pressing technology to make the juice-extraction process easier. It's all about DIY these days. It's very easy to make cider at home, so find that online recipe and get going!

News; birthdays/events; what's your take on 24/7 Christmas music...Dec 1st?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; would you rather sit at home or go to holiday parties? News; even if you don't like/don't live in an HOA community...how do you feel about this rule?; how to keep things positive during the holidays; should retailers round down in your favor when using cash now? News; with the semester coming to an end...how much extra are you helping kids with their projects/homework just so it's finished?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Hiking Day ... Hiking wasn't always the fashionable pastime it is today....walking used to considered an activity for the impoverished or the vagrant. Until the Romantic era of the Victorian years inspired the likes of Walden and Thoreau to reconnect with nature and that, in turn, inspired the landscape architects to design parks with excellent walking trails. Today there's more than 60,000 miles of trails across the nation. Not to mention, hiking is great exercise allowing you to burn over 550 calories per hour. Plus, being in the outdoors allows you to get away from your phone and appreciate nature's beauty and wonder. So become a sojourner...you could even join a hiking club!

News; birthdays/events; how long do you feel comfortable staying in someone else's home (even a relative) or how long do you want guests staying in your home?; word of the day. News; which foods are hardest to resist during the holidays? (Men's Health magazine); do you dress up for Thanksgiving or wear stove top stretchy pants?; game: 80's song lyrics. News; life skills we should all have by the age of 10; new wellness trend: dark showering;  game: what year was it? News; game: 3 word movie descriptions; yesterday we did the worst Thanksgiving foods...but what are the best?; goodbye/fun facts....National Pickle Day...so many types to choose from: Dill, Gherkin, Cornichon, Brined, Kosher Dill, Polish, Hungarian, Lime, Bread and Butter, Swedish and Danish. The term pickle comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning brine. In the United States, the word pickle typically refers to a pickled cucumber. However, just about any fruit or vegetable can be pickled. We consume a phenomenal 5,200,000 pounds of pickles each year in the United States. While pickles can be high in sodium, they are a good source of vitamin K. In moderation, they make a great snack.  BTW...drinking pickle juice helps with muscle cramps, helps regulate blood sugar and it helps to balance gut health!

News; birthdays/events; feel good story of the day; word of the day. News; game: everybody knows; do you prefer to host Thanksgiving or be a guest in someone else's home?; Target stores new employee policy...what if you had this policy at your work? News; Brad's Jordan Marsh department store story; game: outburst; would you go to a "surprise movie"? News; game: 70's guitar solos; 3 most divisive Thanksgiving side dishes; goodbye/fun facts....hug a musician day. Musicians have been around for as long as there has been music to play. Music has been bringing joy to humans for thousands and thousands of years. Archaeologists speculate that the "Divje Babe Flute" is the oldest musical instrument. It's dated to be approximately 43,500 years old and is made out of a cave bear femur.  Of course, when the technology for audio recording was invented in the late 1870s, it changed the way that music was able to be presented to the world. A lot of work goes into being a musician, and not everyone's aware of it. Musicians spend hours a day practicing and hours a night playing at bars, clubs, and concerts. Ever wonder why musicians sell merch, go on tour, and lend their face to commercials? Well, the average musician only earns about 6% from sound recordings, and less than a cent per stream. 

News; birthdays/events; American customs that are rude/disrespectful in other countries; word of the day. News; because of your job what do you always notice?; Buzzfeed list...things people think are scams but are actually legit; game: Princess Bride movie trivia (Wallace Shawn birthday) News; would you rather travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas?; funny things to say when when your Dr. knocks on the exam room door or when someone knocks on a stall door;  game: prison commissarry price right. News; when it comes to lifetime supplies: books or movies?; game: I should have known that yes or no?; goodbye/fun facts....The National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day is celebrated to inspire people who are going through a difficult phase in life and help them heal their souls. The Chicken Soup For the Soul franchise started in the early 1990s when two life coaches, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, planned to compile over 100 different motivational stories in the form of a book. To date, Jack and Mark have managed to publish over 200 different books under the same series, featuring motivational stories that were sent to them by their readers. The name was chosen because so many cultures use chicken soup to help with someone who is ailing. The ancient chinese used to make chicken soup with therapeutic herbs to cure different diseases...In Vietnam they eat coconut curry soup, the Greeks eat lemon chicken orzo soup, in Italy it's gnocchi chicken minestrone, and the Jewish tradition is matzoh ball chicken soup.

News; birthdays/events; how long do you "own" a parking spot?; word of the day. News; game: famous people who are purple heart recipients; who do we go to for advice?; if you're a 'tailgater'...how long before the game are you hanging?  News; game: military word ladder; most commonly mispronounced foods; have you ever regretted introducing your friends to each other? News; game: 'boy' band names; things your dentist wishes you'd stop doing at your appointment; goodbye/fun facts....national sundae day...the ice cream sundae --a rich and layered as the dessert itself, with various towns in the United States claiming its invention. The sundae's origins can be traced back to the late 19th century, when laws known as "Blue Laws" prohibited the sale of soda on Sundays. To circumvent this restriction, ice cream parlors began serving ice cream with syrup instead, which did not violate these laws. This workaround led to creating the ice cream sundae, originally served only on Sundays...but the spelling was changed to "sundae" to be a clever twist to avoid any association with the Sabbath day and allow the dessert to be sold daily....so on this Tuesday...go have a sundae.

News; birthdays/events; habits that speed up aging; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; what's your Thanksgiving pie personality? News; how long do you expect to wait for food (either out or at home)?; what's your favorite day of the week? do you pick certain nuts out of a can of mixed nuts? News; would you rather have a high paying job you hate or a low paying job you love?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....area code day...In the beginning of the world with telephones, things were easy. You didn't even call a number, you just called your operator and asked them to hook you up with someone in your town. Eventually, the phone system expanded beyond just local networks and started connecting towns, counties, states, and nations.  It all started with numbering states and provinces with a single area code were assigned codes that had a 0 in the middle....and different codes were given to different states. For example, the area codes for more populous states started and ended with a lower number because during the 1940s, rotary phones were used to make calls, and more densely populated areas such as Chicago, Detroit, and Los Angeles were assigned simpler three-digit codes that involved less manual rotation for dialing each numerical digit. Then came the toll-free numbers...those were introduced in 1967 and they were originally only available for businesses that had a large volume of long-distance calls.

News; birthdays/events; watching cat videos is good for us!; word of the day. News; Career Builder list...some of the oddest/funniest suggestion box ideas from actual employees...what would you put in your companies suggestion box?; things that aren't worth the price anymore...do you agree with the things on this list?; have you made an off handed comment that accidentally offended someone else? News; would you rather give up one family/holiday tradition you love or start a new one?; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2. News; any fears during the holidays?; game: 3 word describe historical people; goodbye/fun facts....national jersey day...The term 'jersey' comes from the island of Jersey in the English Channel where natives had a long tradition of knitting, and where the earliest sports clothing was made. Among the first to wear jerseys were gymnasts from Germany. They wore grey linen uniforms at first, but by the 1890s, cotton shirts became more common. When team sports emerged with the need to tell players apart, their shirts were dyed in many different colors, and symbols and numbers were sewn on. By the 1908 London Olympic Games uniform clothing regulations were put in place for all competitors. Today, according to popular sporting goods retailer, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dallas Cowboys' star quarterback Dak Prescott has the best-selling jersey, edging out former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

News; birthdays/events; game: 5 second rule; word of the day. News; how much "overage" will you allow in your holiday budget?; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; do you rely too much on technology?; why do "bad employees" seem to be able to keep their jobs?; has your life gotten predictable and boring? News; how often do you get "surveys"? and do you participate?; a dad's rules before turning up the heat in the house (funny); goodbye/fun facts....National Nacho Day! one of america's favorite snacks no matter how you make it. Chicken or beef--beans or salsa- it all began one day in 1943 in Eagles Pass Texas when the wives of U.S. soldiers stationed at Ft. Duncan dropped in on a local hotspot called the Victory Club. Unfortunately the restaurant had closed for the day.  Still, a manager named Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya decided to throw a dish together based on whatever ingredients he still had left. It became a local hit...then in 1978 it became a national hit when famed sportscaster Howard Cosell, introduced the snack during a game between the then-Baltimore Colts and Dallas Cowboys broadcast on national TV and now they can be found at restaurants across the country or you can make your own! "

News; birthdays/events; when you experience a travel disruption...does it ruin your entire trip?; word of the day. News; would you use A.I. to help you keep your weight in check (especially during the Holidays?); Buzzfeed list of interesting/alternative Christmas trees; game: outburst. News; would you rather never have to wait in line during the holiday shopping season or always have a super close parking spot?; when was the last time you cleaned any of the items on this list?; game: movies trivia. News; game: what year was it?; do you 'skip thru' things in life (consent forms, reading bedtime stories etc)?; goodbye/fun facts....American Football Day celebrates the U.S.A's most popular sport. Just known as 'football' in the US and Canada..it's been around since the late 1800s. The first official football game in the US was played between Rutgers and Princeton. Football was inspired by rugby, the original ball was round and the rules stated that it could not be picked up or carried and there were 25 players on the team at the time. The game has evolved with an elongated ball and 11 players on the field per team. College football took off well before the pro version...but the 1958 NFL Championship Game, known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played," changed everything. Today there are 32 NFL teams split evenly between the NFC and the AFC.

News; birthdays/events; bucket list vacation places off the beaten path; word of the day. News; game: everybody knows; how much do you rely on grandparents for "funding the grandbabies"?; we don't like using the office bathroom...but experts say we're doing damage to our bodies. News; game: movies trivia; would you rather have job "boreout" or job"burnout"?; funny/gross things people have accidentally eaten. News; game: Matthew McConaughy birthday trivia; do you take time and care wrapping presents?; goodbye/fun facts....National Easy-Bake Oven Day, a fun tribute to the beloved toy oven that has been a part of childhood for over six decades. At Kenner Products, a salesman named Norman Shapiro returned from a sales trip with the inspired idea of making a toy oven using incandescent bulbs that would bake cookies. During his sales trip, he saw street vendors keep pretzels warm using a contraption that employed light bulbs. In 1963, the iconic Easy-Bake Oven quickly became the hottest selling product. Ever since, it has continued to receive the love of children.

News; birthdays/events; what to do with leftover Halloween candy; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; how long does your social battery last? News; it's "movember"!; most stressed states in the U.S. (why is Hawaii on this list??); retailers keep trying to out-do competitors with holiday sales...is it overwhelming or do you love it? News; game: calendar trivia; delivery driver saves lady and her dog from loose dog; goodbye/fun facts....cliche day celebrates the usefulness of clichés in everyday life. Clichés are elements of a play, book, or movie — or sayings, or ideas that have been used so often that they've completely lost their original impact...They can be very irritating — but they're also funny and enjoyable, and used well, clichés can facilitate conversation and be great ice breakers. Printers borrowed the word 'cliché 'in 1825 from the French to refer to the cast plate or block print used to replicate type or images. By the 1880's the word 'cliché' comes to be used for ready-made phrases that are repeated often. Like: better late than never, low hanging fruit, it is what it is, last but not least.

News; birthdays/events; skills we should all have by the age of 30; word of the day. News; Reading of "The Raven"; game: Halloween lines from movie; how often are you negotiating with your kids? News; 2 words that can boost your career...that only 10% of us do regularly; family minded list of things that rich people have ruined for the rest of us; game: antagonist in Halloween films. News; word of the year...seriously?!?!; game: missing word from these Halloween films; goodbye/fun facts....national magic day...dedicated to celebrating the art of illusion and the craft of magicians everywhere. It's celebrated on the anniversary of the famous Harry Houdini's death. Nothing beats an in person, real-life magic show...and you might take notice of their clothes...many magicians avoid wearing green while performing because of an old superstition from French theater traditions. In the 17th century, green costumes were believed to bring bad luck, as green dye contained arsenic, leading to illness. There are several great magic themed movies like: Harry Potter, Now You See Me, The Illusionist, and Sleight. Or you can buy a book on magic and teach yourself some tricks.

News; birthdays/events; game: quotes from scary/Halloween movies; word of the day. News; with the cost of food continuing to rise...would you consider starting a garden?; game: TV guide Halloween shows/movies; The Monster Mash is #1 on Halloween playlists...what other songs are on yours? News; ways to keep your brain 7 years younger; game: Halloween song backwards; what are you most looking foward to in November? News; how to handle rudeness with grace; best way to get rid of your kids excess toys? (make room for holiday toys); goodbye/fun facts....National Checklist Day...the holiday which keeps our lives together. The more complex our lives get, the easier it is to make mistakes. Today, we celebrate the humble checklist as the innovative tool that has stood the test of time.  Checklists came out of a need to keep pilots safe during WWII. After a plane crash in 1935...they discovered during the post-crash investigation that the pilot had forgotten to do a simple task — turn off the elevator lock--leaving the plane vulnerable. The pre-flight checklist was introduced and adopted as a permanent, mandatory tool for pilots and has since been adopted by many industries as a standard protocol. So whether you're making a list for a holiday gathering or just day to day tasks, grab a pen and paper or use your smartphone to create a checklist and make sure everything gets done!

News; birthdays/events; survey: what animal would you come back as?; word of the day. News; game: 3 word horror movies; Work and Money list of things you should never say to your boss; NYC is listing sugar warning labels on menus...would that stop you from ordering certain foods? News; game:1 sec Halloween/scary songs; what are some "this should be free" services...but they charge anyway?!; how long would you stay at en event that went waaaaay to long? News; game: Beetlejuice trivia; if you RSVP 'yes' but then decide you really don't want to go...how do you get out of it?; goodbye/fun facts....National Hermit Day...you can get away from it all and de-stress by spending some time on your own to recharge. Hermits, by definition, are people who prefer seclusion to socialization. They spend their lives living separated from the rest of the world. While living as a hermit started as a religious choice for monks...in the frenetic pace of our world today, most people complain about too little 'me time', you can choose to spend the day, or a part thereof, by yourself in your favorite quiet spot, doing whatever activity gives you peace of mind. Some famous modern day hermits include: Darwin, Bobby Fischer, Greta Garbo, Howard Hughes, and J.D Salinger.

News; birthdays/events; new M&M flavors that you can vote on; word of the day. News; if you do these things before bedtime...your morning will go smoother; game: Julia Roberts trivia; why do we lose friendships? 7 reasons why. News; "forever" products like the stamp...and now tp??; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; what makes someone "cool"? News; do you spend more on Halloween, Christmas, or New Year's eve (decor/party supplies etc)?; game: Guess the saxophone song; goodbye/fun facts....national chocolate day...The history of chocolate goes back 2,500 years. Aztecs loved their newly discovered liquid chocolate to the extent that they believed the god of wisdom, literally bestowed it upon them. Cacao seeds acted as a form of currency but it was very "bitter" ...then a couple thousand years later they added sugar! Once chocolate turned sweet — in 16th-century Europe — the masses caught on and turned chocolate into a powerhouse treat. Several present-day chocolate companies began operations in the 19th and early 20th centuries....like Cadbury and Hershey's. Today almost 80% of Americans have chocolate at least once a week.

News; birthdays/events; are you planning on giving out candy this year or turning your lights off and pretending you're not home?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Halloween tradition backstories. News; best and worst Halloween candy; secret to happiness according to a Harvard professor; what are the best social skills you can have? News; game: calendar trivia; Target list of most stolen items; goodbye/fun facts....cranky co-workers day...there are several shows that reflect this: The Office, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn 99---ever since people began working together, there has always been the risk that one of them would turn out to be rather disagreeable or even somewhat cantankerous. Every office has a Negative Nancy or Doubting Daniel —always has something negative to say. Then there are those who, no matter how helpful someone is or how nice anyone can be to them, they'll just snip their head off and hand it back to them on a plate. Today is your chance to show them some love and kill them with kindness to see if it can make at least a little bit of a difference in their demeanor!

News; birthdays/events; should restaurants ban "influencers"?; word of the day. News; game: 1 minute mysteries; if you used a food delivery service...would it just be for 1 or 2 items or are you ordering a feast?; things you shouldn't keep on your kitchen counter. News; game: Halloween word ladder; candy prices are at an all time high...do you hand out 1 piece of candy per kid or a handful?;  when you get a shot or blood drawn, do you watch or look away? News; game: 1 second song clips; daily routine changes that really impact your life for the better; goodbye/fun facts....Take Back Your Time Day...ever notice how some days just go by in a blur? Not just today...but everyday: pause, reset, and reclaim your hours. Instead of answering every ping or pushing through more tasks, reflect on what brings peace, joy, and meaning. Choose a solid hour when all devices go silent. Let your mind rest without notifications. Learn how to say NO...Pick one thing to say no to—an extra meeting, an online scroll, a request you can skip. Declining brings space for what you love.

News; birthdays/events; should public places have private areas for people to use their phones?; word of the day. News; a very odd trend happening at Starbucks; do you get enough protein?-it seems like unexpected foods are adding it to their products; game: 3 word movie quotes. News; what is the most ridiculous thing a customer or client has gotten really mad about?;  we are ruder than ever...here are some habits that most people consider to be the 'rudest';  game: who covered these Bob Dylan songs? News; did you have posters in your room growing up?-what was your first poster?; game: yes or no...I should have known that; goodbye/fun facts....National Boston Cream Pie Day...the yellow butter cake, filled with custard or cream and topped with chocolate glaze. But why is it called a pie, when it's actually a cake? When the Boston cream pie was first invented, cakes and pies were baked with the same kinds of pans so the words were used interchangeably. As a result, the Boston cream pie kept its old-fashioned name. It was invented in 1856 by a French-Armenian chef named Sanzian for The Parker House Hotel (now the Omni Parker House Hotel) in Boston. In 1996 it was officially declared the state dessert of massachusetts.

News; birthdays/events; how often have you changed your style? (hair, clothes etc); word of the day. News; game: who sang this version of 'yesterday'?; what food is delicious but a pain to eat?; do you prefer to just watch movies or episodic TV shows? News; game: 3 word quotes from films; how long will you walk behind a 'slow walker' before passing them?; we all steal candy from our kids Halloween bags...but which one do you take first? News; game: speakout; grumpiest countries in the world; goodbye/fun facts....National Color Day gives you a chance to stop and reflect on the relationship we share with the colors that surround us and the innumerable ways in which they impact us. How long has it been since you stopped by a garden to admire a yellow sunflower, or gazed at the deep blue sky? The right color can enhance your beauty and the wrong one can ruin a photograph. In 1700 Sir Isaac Newton discoverd the visible spectrum of light and studied the impact of color for the first time....he gave us the color wheel.

News; birthdays/events; ways to spread positvity; word of the day. News; gravestone cookbook; game: Back to the Future movie trivia; how bachelors really live. News; what are you willing to do without this holiday season to cut costs?; game: disco music trivia; signs your job is taking advantage of you. News; a man has created what he thinks is the perfect way to keep people from 'doomscrolling'; game: $1,000 pyramid; goodbye/fun facts....Not every person can look at a boa constrictor or a toad and think lovable thoughts. However, National Reptile Day is the perfect day for the squeamish and admirers alike to appreciate the role these creatures play in our ecosystem. ​There are four orders of species: the Crocodilia (crocodiles, alligators, etc.), the Tuatara (lizard-like), the Squamata, (includes lizards and snakes), and the Testudines (turtles, tortoises, and terrapins)....so visit a zoo or reptile store  learn more.

News; birthdays/events; AI is too real rant; word of the day. News; would you go back to the store if you accidentally left something in your cart?; what's your personality based on an animal chart? AI can translate what your dog's bark means. News; game: quiz; game: feud; is there a TV show that makes you wonder "how is this show still on the air"? News; food network list of foods that are ruining your skin; game: calendar triva; goodbye/fun facts....chicken and waffles day--as odd as it seems, chicken and waffles have been around for more than 150 years. And while no one knows who first put chicken and waffles on the same plate together, we do know the meal was a staple of both African-American cooks and the Pennsylvania Dutch. The traditional Pennsylvania Dutch version consists of a plain waffle with pulled chicken on top, covered in gravy...and the African- American version uses fried chicken on a waffle served with butter and syrup.  The sweet and savory combination is simply delicious...and easy to make.

News; birthdays/events; do you have your own method of doing chores? (loading the dishwasher, ironing, folding laundry etc); word of the day. News; most haunted cities in the U.S.; awkward situations that most of us have found ourselves in, game: songs with 'lady' in the title. News; real (funny) emails to city managers; most people prefer the original version of songs...not covers; game:  everybody knows. News; did you buy something off a TV commercial (or social media) that was actually as good as the commercial said?; game: 1980's song lyrics; goodbye/fun facts.... national pasta day....Hundreds of years of Italian tradition go into this simple food which comes in many shapes and size and it's something nearly every American family has grown up with. In 400 B.C. they found evidence of pastain Palermo. By 1154 it was being produced in larger quantities in Sicily and by 1740 the first Pasta Factory Opened in Venice. Typically, it is made from an unleavened dough of durum wheat flour. The flour is mixed with water or eggs and formed into sheets or various shapes---and it's incredibly versatile, used in both savory and sweet recipes!