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Clutter-Free Valentines Day Gifts

This morning we shared different clutter free gifts that you can use this Valentines day. A big thank you to Passionate Penny Pincher for these wonderful ideas. This Valentines day consider giving experiences, memberships, or classes. We also shared different facts about Valentines day that you may not know.

  • The average person spends $164 on Valentine’s Day gifts.
  • In 2021, Americans spent $21.8 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day (only $11.7 billion went to gifts for spouses and partners).
  • Americans spent $751.3 million dollars on gifts for their pets on Valentine’s Day (extra expense, not in the $21.8 billion above).
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WNZR presents the February 2022 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his monthly Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the update.

Dr. Spaulding shared his thoughts on the first month of the semester and how MVNU succeeded through January. He shared his biggest goals for the month of February and the latest COVID update from campus.

Dr. Spaulding talked about special projects that are going on now, including the construction at the soccer/lacrosse stadium.

Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages for MVNU students, faculty, and staff for this month. He also shared some advice for the upcoming MVNU spring break.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – 2022 Winter Olympics

This week for The Morning Thing Friday Favorites, the co-hosts shared their favorite Winter Olympic sports and the athletes that they would be cheering for in Beijing.

Click HERE to enjoy this week’s favorites.

Click HERE to see the complete schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
GO TEAM USA!

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WNZR Talks with 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Leah Amico in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Today is National Girls and Women in Sports day, which has the purpose of encouraging young women to get involved in athletics and persevere in them, as well as reminding the rest of us to be supportive of the girls in our lives who want to try out a sport. In honor of this day, and with the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics just days away, The Morning Thing wanted to share a special conversation that WNZR’s own Dylan Elliot had with Leah Amico. Leah is a 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist with USA Softball, a 3-time National Champion at the University of Arizona, 3-time 1st Team All-American, and 3-Time 1st Team Academic All-American. In addition, she still holds the record for the highest batting average at the Women’s College World Series: .750, 9 for 12. She is an author, motivational speaker, and college softball analyst for ESPN and Westwood One Radio.

In this conversation, Leah shares how she became interested in sports and passionate about softball, what it was like to win three gold medals, and what her career has looked like since. You can hear the entire conversation HERE.

You can also hear Leah speak in person this weekend at the Newark Church of the Nazarene, 200 S. Williams Street in Newark. She will be speaking this Saturday at 4:00. The event is free to attend!

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Today is National Hot Chocolate Day!

This morning we talked about National Hot Chocolate Day and different ways for you to celebrate. We shared about different Hot Chocolate variations from around the world, Hot Chocolate Seven Ways, and Hot Chocolate Quotes. A big thank you to Spoon University, Better Homes and Gardens and Goodreads for there amazing articles.

Here are some of the examples we shared of Hot Chocolate from around the world for you to check out.

  •  Champurrado which is a traditional Mexican drink that is known for its chunky texture due to the main ingredient Mexican dough that is used to for tortillas.
  • Tsokolate which is known as Filipino hot chocolate that is made from cacao that is known as tablea.
  • Cioccolata Calda may require a spoon for you to drink this traditional Italian drink. Cornstarch is the key ingredients that makes this drink creamy and thick.

Click HERE to see more examples of Hot Chocolate from around the world.

Here are some of the ways to take your Hot Chocolate to the next level today.

  • Raspberry Hot Chocolate
  • Joyful Almond Hot Chocolate
  • Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
  • Espresso Hot Chocolate

Click HERE for the recipes to all of these different hot chocolate variations.

Here are some of the quotes we shared about National Hot Chocolate Day.

  • “Some days you get up and you already know that things aren’t going to go well. They’re the type of days when you should just give in, put your pajamas back on, make some hot chocolate and read comic books in bed with the covers up until the world looks more encouraging. Of course, they never let you do that.” ― Bill Watterson, There’s Treasure Everywhere
  • “You just need a little perspective. Warmed chocolate can give you that. ― Giada De Laurentiis, Paris!
  • “There is something so comforting, so soothing about a mug of hot chocolate. No matter how old I am, I think chocolat chaud will always have the ability to take me back to special times, when all of the world’s problems seemed to melt away by consuming one simple beverage.” ― Lisa Schroeder, My Secret Guide to Paris

Click HERE for the rest of the Hot Chocolate Quotes.

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January 2022 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 1/28.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • The City’s response plan for winter weather
  • Updates on City projects and improvements
  • Updates from City Council
  • Updates from the Police and Fire Departments
  • Goals for the Mayoral Office in February
  • Events on the City’s Calendar

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

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It’s a Good News Tuesday!

This morning we kicked off the show by sharing good news stories. A huge thank you to Good News Network for these great articles. Here are the stories we shared this morning.

  • Mystery ‘Garbage Man’ in Wisconsin Neighborhood is Revealed to Be a 75-Year-old Man

Click HERE for the rest of this story

  • High School Athletes Shovel Snow For Their Neighbors as Special Weightlifting Assignment for Football Team

Click HERE for the rest of this story

  • Teen Has Performed a Random Act of Kindness Every Day Since the Start of the Pandemic

Click HERE for the rest of the story

  • Almost $13 Million Raised For Animal Shelters to Honor the Late Celebrity With the #BettyWhiteChallenge

Click HERE for the rest of the story

  • Determined ‘Lassie’ Dog Leads New Hampshire Police Back to Scene of Owner’s Car Crash Down a Hill

Click HERE for the rest of the story

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It is National Compliment Day!

This morning we talked about the power of a compliment and shared advice on how to celebrate National Compliment day. Thank you to National Today and Quick and Dirty Tips for there awesome posts.

Here are some of the ways we shared this morning of how to celebrate today…

  • Compliment a stranger
  • Spread the good vibes on social media
  • Challenge family, friends, and coworkers

Click HERE to read all of the ways to celebrate National Compliment Day.

Here are more tips to celebrate positivity on National Compliment Day…

  • Be sincere and specific with your compliment
  • Pick up the phone and call
  • Don’t limit your kind sentiments to one day

Click HERE to read more ways to celebrate today.

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Easy Winter Recipes!

Do you feel like you never know what to cook for dinner? Or do you feel like you cook the same thing every week? This morning we gave you some easy dinners that will spice up your meals. Thanks to Taste of Home for this incredible article! You can click on these dinners below to to get the full recipe and some even have videos to go with it! If you want all 100 recipes just click HERE.

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