News; birthdays/events; list of funny lapses in common sense...what was your most recent "I can't believe it did that" moment?; word of the day.

News; game: 3 word beverage descriptions; innocent things kids in school got in trouble for;"old" technology is the new 'in' trend...Ashley LOVES this!!

News; game: song lyrics read by Brad; have you ever found an ancient artifact by accident? a guy in Israel just found a sword from the crusades!!; rude behaviors...how many will you admit to on this list?

News; game: classic rock songs on the banjo; did you see that sinkhole in Omaha?;
goodbye/fun facts....Strawberries have grown in the wild for thousands of years, and it was the French who first brought this delicious red berry into their gardens for cultivation in the 14th century. Not long afterward, English Archbishop Thomas Wolsey created the winning combination of strawberries and cream for Henry VIII's court that so many people still enjoy today. However, the early species of strawberries were very different from those we feast on now. It wasn't until 1712 that a French excursion to Chile resulted in the mixing of different types of strawberry plants, and the garden strawberry we know today was born. If fresh strawberries aren't at their best in your grocery store, don't forget the many accessible forms you can always get your hands on. Frozen and dried strawberries can help in a pinch too.

News; birthdays/events; mistakes while getting dressed: leaving tags on clothes, wearing them inside out, 2 different colored shoes etc; word of the day.

News; a new way to tell if a public bathroom stall is available; game: Brad reads 80's song lyrics; it's adorable watching babies fall asleep when they are eating...but what about adults? funny list of where grown ups have fallen asleep.

News; funny or scary: would you control something in your neighbors house if you could? (Ashley had a friend that did something similar with garage clickers); game: 5 second rule;
work habits that make you UNlikable!

News; best french fries in America; game: 80's/90's trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Pistachio Day celebrates this popular nut which is native to the Middle East--cultivated some 9,000. Some historians have said that the famous hanging gardens of Babylon probably contained pistachio plants. In fact, pistachios are only one of two nuts that are actually mentioned in the Old Testament. By the 1st century AD that pistachios made their way to Europe as they traveled there with the Romans then eventually to the U.S. in the 1800's. For several decades, the producers and importers used red dye to hide flaws and try to make them more appealing to american consumers. By the1980s the dye went by the wayside and now they are sold in their natural color. The largest producer of pistachio nuts today is Iran but they are also grown in other warmer areas of the world, including California and Mediterranean Europe.

News; birthdays/events; Max Greyserman made a hole in one...have you? know anyone who has?; word of the day.

News; are you making a conscious choice to change the kinds of toys you're buying for your kids/grandkids? the NYC toy fair has taken note of this trend!; Buzzfeed list of "this will be funny someday" stories of things that totally ruined your day; game: 80's song lyrics read by Brad.

News; Jack Hughes got 3 teeth knocked out during the gold medal hockey game (and he was wearing a mouthguard!_ have you ever gotten teeth knocked out or broken your nose playing sports?; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2.

News; rudest states in America; cringe-worthy names guy call ladies and names women like;
goodbye/fun facts....Inconvenience Yourself Day invites people to choose a small, deliberate detours from comforts in your life to make life a little smoother for someone else. We live in a world where people are busy and more disconnected from each other --we usually operate on autopilot to do things as easier as possible on ourselves which can sometime inconvenience others...so this day shifts focus from our own lives to putting the focus on other people first. Friends, co-workers, strangers etc...Handle the tiny tasks at work nobody else wants to: refill printer paper, wash the shared coffee pot etc...it's similar but still a bit different than random acts of kindness...but all acts of kindness really do have positive ripple effects on our lives!!

News; birthdays/events; punch the baby macacque; word of the day.

News; game: everybody knows; IF you get a tax refund...should you split it evenly with your spouse...and can they do anything they want with it? (funny story); first we had staycations, then sleepcations...now paincations?!?!

News; game: guess that lyric; do you know your 'diy' limits?; Brad's sfa fixing story.

News; game: password; will you go into someone's purse or nightstand to get something for them if they ask? many people won't!; goodbye/fun facts....national trading card day... Before the internet and even before television, one amazing way that people connected over certain topics was through trading cards. Printed on cardstock and originally tucked into gum packages or cigarette packages...in fact, in 1909 The American Tobacco Company issues its T206 baseball card series, including the scarce Honus Wagner card, which later becomes one of the most famous and valuable trading cards. In 1933 The Goudey Gum Company releases one of the first major baseball card sets...and by 1952 Topps issues its landmark 1952 baseball set with a format that strongly influences how sports trading cards are produced and collected.

News; birthdays/events; Buzzfeed list of some of the dumbest things you've heard people say; word of the day.

News; game: quiz; game: feud; watching The Olympics...most of them are under 30...what did other famous people accomplish before they turned 30...how about you?

News; besides a dog...have you ever been chased by a wild animal?; list of movies people think are way overrated...do you agree?; your favorite toy (from this list) reveals a lot about your personality.

News; Easter is coming up in 6 weeks...Good Housekeeping list of fun/interesting way to decorate eggs; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Banana Bread Day celebrates a perfect pairing of fruit plus bread. In 1929...Money was so tight during the Great Depression that people refused to throw away rotten food — thus ushering in the era of overly ripe bananas in banana bread. By 1930 baking soda and baking powder made banana bread and other quick breads standard features in American cookbooks. The release of Chiquita Banana's Recipe Book in 1950 further secured the banana bread's acceptance. No matter what time of year it is, enjoying a piece of banana bread fills us with instant feelings of comfort and joy.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever damaged your car by hitting something you own?;
word of the day.

News; everyday things that many people don't like to do because it scares them; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; electrical engineers say you really should unplug these appliances when not in use.

News; does your dog/cat watch TV...lots of cats are watching The Olympics especially the luge/bobsled events; game: songs about hearts; Reader's Digest list of things that annoy us...do any of these bother you?

News; hot sauce is the most polarizing condiment...what are our favorites?; game: is Ashley as smart a 5th grader?; goodbye/fun facts....national muffin day. Muffins are an essential morning staple for many people. They come in a variety of flavors, they're super easy to make, and they're fun to eat. English muffins have been whipped up in kitchens as far back as a thousand years ago in Wales, and American style muffins have been around since the 18th century. Today there are lots of variations like: cruffin which are flaky croissant-muffin hybrid, while duffins are a dense, cake-like donut-muffin ...and of course there are the muffin tops.

News; birthdays/events; Spring is just around the corner...what are you looking forward to?;
word of the day.

News; weekends/days off: alarm clocks or wake up naturally?; dumbest way you injured yourself recently (funny list); game: mindtrap.

News; funny dog escape/Olympics story; the amenenities of 'sleepcations'...but it'll cost you!; game: guess these TV show characters.

News; how long does it take us to determine if we like things....seconds? days? months?;
game: songs lyrics read by Brad; goodbye/fun facts....chocolate mint day, not only does chocolate help produce serotonin and dopamine, but the combination of that with mint also makes it an overall healthier candy. That's because mint is a powerful and aromatic herb that aids in digestion and freshens the breath. Combining mint with chocolate happened around the 19th century when chocolate alone was being manufactured as confectionary and for ice cream. In the 1940's, the creation of the York Peppermint Patty was announced, and this popular development made these two flavours combined, an absolute hit. Then in 1949 Junior Mints were introduced and...Andes Crème de Menthe Thins were introduced in 1950 by a Chicago candy maker...in 1953 Girl scouts begin selling Thin Mint cookies after their rise in popularity. So enjoy something minty today.

News; birthdays/events; what was your favorite store in the mall when you were 12?; word of the day.

News; game: celebrity trivia true or false?; besides workout equipment...what household items do you rarely use? (Work and Money list); Buzzfeed list of interesting/fun products that are quite handy.

News; game: think n sync; have you ever left the drive thru line? how long will you wait? (Ashley sfa); kiddies shows or movies you actually love to watch (even if the kids aren't around)

News; game: heart songs; restaurant pet peeves; goodbye/fun facts....Thumb Appreciation Day is a quirky little reminder that one of the hardest-working parts of the human body is also one of the most overlooked. ...it's the genuine MVP of everyday life. It helps open jars, hold a pen steady, zip a jacket, scroll a screen, carry bags, hold cups and utensils and snap (for most people except ashley) Made up of two bones, human thumbs are often called 'opposable thumbs' because they can be stretched opposite other fingers in order to help grip things easily....According to medical practitioners, thumbs can be rebuilt from any of the patient's big toes. A&B both have what's known as Hitchhiker's thumb (distal hyperextensibility) is a harmless, usually genetic, trait where the thumb bends backward 50 to 90 degrees at the top joint.