Month: July 2016

Prayer and Pet Fire Safety – The Morning Thing 7/15/16

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Do you ever struggle to pray? Do you feel like you need to pray, but you aren’t sure that you have time, or you really don’t know how to start?

We all know that prayer is powerful. The bible gives us many examples of prayers, so why do we struggle?
How can we cultivate a passion to pray inside us and within the ministries we lead?

Lee Nienhuis knows without a doubt that God led her into the Moms in Prayer ministry, where she serves as an area coordinator. Through a series of divine encounters, she experienced the way God pours out His mighty power when moms join together in prayer. God is on the move in Moms in Prayer, and she is filled with joy to join the work!

Click HERE to see 3 ways to cultivate a passion for prayer.
Lee shares her suggestions with us:
1) Express the desire
2) Create prayer grooves
3) Let “I don’t know” prompt prayer

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Today (7/15/16) is National Pet Fire Safety Day! Do you have a plan for your pets in case of a fire? Click HERE to see some tips from the American Kennel Club. They share how to prevent your pets from starting fires, plus how to keep your pets safe in case a fire breaks out.
One thing you can do is to Affix a Pet Alert Window Cling. Write down the number of pets inside your house and attach the static cling to a front window. This critical information saves rescuers time when locating your pets.  Make sure to update the number of pets listed.

In partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council, pet owners can obtain a free Pet Fire Safety Window Cling on National Pet Fire Safety Day, July 15th at local volunteer firehouses nationwide. Click HERE for more information about window clings.

 

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Napping, Free Things, and Vacations

 

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This morning Marcy and Eddie discussed a study on napping improving cognitive function, giving us another reason to catch some Zs in the afternoon.  You can check out that study HERE.

We also discussed some free things you can get on the internet.  Check out the list from allyou.com.

We also looked into a study that suggests that one’s ideal vacation destination determines their personality.  We then took a quiz to see if Marcy’s ideal vacation was what the she thinks it is.  You can check out the study HERE and the quiz HERE.

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New uses for plastic bags and hot glue – The Morning Thing 7/13/16

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Do you have a hot glue gun? Do you have resealable plastic bags? You have just what you need to make your life easier!

Today, Marcy and Dan shared some brilliant ways to make use of these 2 things that you probably have in your house.

Click HERE for 10 genius ways to use a hot glue gun!

Click HERE for 12 brilliant ways to use a resealable plastic bag.

We also shared an amazing news story about a grocery store on wheels. Click HERE to see how some Washington University grads are reaching out to the St. Louis community in the fight against hunger.

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Dollar Store Treasures!!!

Today we had a GREAT show planned! Kelsey and Marcy shared some recipes, decorations, and improvements to household items— all with things found at the dollar store! Click HERE to see what treasures dollar stores have to offer!

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Also, we were excited to announce the Grand Opening of The 7 story Ark that was build in Kentucky based off of the dimensions giving in the bible. Click HERE to see pictures and read more about this 510 foot ark!

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Would you Believe us if we told you that there is no such thing as “Healthy Foods?” Find out why being healthy is a mentality before habit by clicking the link HERE

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Help for lazy cleaners – The Morning Thing 7/11/16

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Do you like to clean? If you say yes, you are probably lying. 🙂
We are always looking for shortcuts in keeping our house clean. Good news! The Morning Thing team found 28 helpful cleaning tips for all the lazy cleaners. Click HERE to see what shortcut you can try today!

The Today Show recently shared some cleaning tips. Click HERE for more ideas on saving time with your housecleaning.

Looking for better smelling towels? Click HERE for a simple solution to get towels that are more absorbent and smell good.

Today, The Morning Thing also shared news about “Lettuce Clubs”. Click HERE to read more about this new phenomenon where teens challenge each other to eat a head of lettuce. YEAH for the challenge to eat your veggies!
Stay tuned for the WNZR Lettuce Eating challenge….coming soon!

 

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Christmas In July!

Today on the Morning Thing we celebrated Christmas!

We told you all about Christmas In July, Interchurch Social Services’ annual collection of food and funds to benefit Knox County. You can find out everything you need to know about tomorrow’s collection, including needed items and collection points over here.

Our Morning Thing Fave 5 this week was our favorite Bible verses about giving.

  1. Proverbs 3:27 – “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
    when it is in your power to act.”
  2. Luke 6:30 – “Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.”
  3. Matthew 25:35-40 – “35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”
  4. Hebrews 13:16 – “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
  5. Proverbs 22:9 – “The generous will themselves be blessed,
        for they share their food with the poor.”

Have a great weekend!

-Jess and Aubrey

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July 7th! Walks, Sundaes, Beauty and the Beast and Much More!

Today, Kelsey and Eddie talked about some holidays happening on July 7th.

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These holidays included:

We also had an interview with Megan Evans who plays Mrs. Potts in MTVArts upcoming production of The Beauty and The Beast.  If you want to listen to that interview click HERE, and if you’d like more info about MTVArts production click HERE.

You can also check out the new Bright Spots HERE.

For more information on the Operation Christmas Child discussion we had, look HERE.

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National Fried Chicken Day!

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Today Eddie and Dan talked about how today is Nation Fried Chicken Day.  We both gave a fried chicken recipe.  You can check them out HERE and HERE.

We also discussed a new food trend, The Meat Popsicle, and pondered trying one.  You can read the article HERE.

Matt Star, who plays Gaston in MTVArts production, gave us some insight into the play and his character.  You can listen to the interview HERE.

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Packing Hacks

Planning a vacation or trip soon? Check out these packing hacks we shared on the show today.

packing-tips_1200x675Click here for a short video showing some packing hacks.

If you click here, you’ll find a list of some other packing tips we shared.

And we also have a bonus link with even more tips and tricks that you can find here.

Even if you just use a couple of these hacks, your trip is guaranteed to go smoother!

Have a terrific Tuesday!

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Happy 4th of July from the MT!

Today was all about America’s Independence on the Morning Thing!

Fireworks FlagWe shared a list of the 76 most American things ever, including cheeseburgers, doughnuts, and buffet lines (don’t worry, they weren’t all food related). You can check out the complete list over HERE.

Click here to see the full schedule of events for Mount Vernon’s 4th of July Festivities, which caps off with fireworks at 10 pm.

 

Have a great 4th of July!

-Jess and Aubrey

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