What is on Your June Bucket List?

On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Eric shared some fun activities that you should have on your bucket list for the month of June (which starts this Sunday).

Some of the items include:

  • Go on a walking tour of your town or a nearby community.
  • Try a new flavor of ice cream
  • Have an outdoor movie night
  • Go on a fishing trip.

Click HERE to see the June Bucket List from Ordinary and Happy.com

Get healthier as a family!

Today, The Morning Thing hosts shared some information on Family Wellness Month!

It is so important to be healthy and what better way than to do it as a family! We encourage you to get outside and get active so you and your family can lead a happier healthier life. General, physical, and mental health are each important in their own way and this month is a way to help you get on top and stay on top of all of it!

If you want to know more about Family Wellness Month, click HERE!

If you want fun facts and ways to live out this month, click HERE!

DIY Spa Gift Basket Ideas For Your Mom!

It is mom’s week on WNZR, and today The Morning Thing show hosts shared some great ideas for Mother’s Day gift baskets! The list is filled with great ideas that are sure to make it a great Mother’s Day for your lovely mom!

They split the list into three categories: Essentials, Nice To Have, and Luxury.

Some of our favorites on The Morning Thing:

  • Neck Massager
  • Nail Polish Set
  • Feet Bath Spa
  • Spa Slippers

There is many many more, so go check out the full list by clicking HERE!

Truths to help working moms!

Are you a working mom? Do you get burnt out sometimes? The Morning Thing hosts shared something today that can help you. These are 7 powerful truths that working moms need to hear. Telling yourself these truths can pull you out of your funk and bust your burnout!

Here are a few of them:

  • It’s OK to ask for help
  • You aren’t harming your kids by working
  • You aren’t alone
  • The work you do matters

Click HERE to check out the rest of the list.

Mount Vernon Community Gardens Grow More Than Produce

On Monday, the Morning Thing talked with Catie Hayes with the Knox County Local Food Council about the Mount Vernon Community Gardens.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
She explained how to start the process of getting a community garden.
Catie says there are several gardens around Knox County associated with the community garden project. She explains where they are located.
She also has quick tips for those using a community garden vs a private garden.
Catie says that taking part in a community garden can lead to great relationships.
Click HERE to find out more about the Mount Vernon Community Gardens

The Morning Thing celebrates Stress Awareness Month. How are you relieving stress today?

April is Stress Awareness Month. This is a time for us to evaluate the stress in our lives and find ways to relieve the negative impact it can have on our life.

The Cleveland Clinic has 20 different ways to relieve stress. They report that lengthy exposure to stress may lead to mental health difficulties like anxiety and depression or increased physical health problems such as cardiovascular disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

Click HERE to see the complete list of 20 ways you can fight stress!

Here are some of our favorites:

  • Spend time in nature
  • Focus on sleep
  • Assert yourself – it’s OK to say NO
  • Reduce triggers of stress
  • Set realistic goals and expectations – It’s also OK, and healthy, to realize that you can’t be 100% successful at everything all at once.
  • Take a break from your phone
  • Cuddle with a pet
  • Get your laugh on
  • Listen to music! Listen to 90.9FM or online at http://www.wnzr.fm or download the WNZR app!

https://www.wnzr.fm/wnzr-app

Victory Seventh Day Adventist Church Presents: Health & Wellness Expo

WNZR’s Judah Keith had a chance to talk with Pastor Derick Logan of Victory Seventh Day Adventist church about their annual Health & Wellness Expo.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

The Expo is happening this Sunday, 4/13 from 11am – 6pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the AG Center, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Pastor Derick shares details about the screenings and activities, plus the heart behind his church hosting this FREE event.
Screenings include: blood pressure checks, cholesterol levels, blood sugar testing, BMI measurements, and much more!
Activities include: wellness workshops, fitness demonstrations, healthy food samples, and giveaways.
For more information go to http://www.delawareexpo.com

Starting Point is Gearing Up for Their Annual Fundraiser

In preparation for the Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center Annual Fundraising Banquet this Thursday, the Morning Thing’s Eric Brown spoke to Jenn Furay, Executive Director, to learn more about the agency.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Starting Point’s Director of Development Jess Kirby will join Eric on Tuesday.

Starting Point’s Annual Fundraising Banquet, Thursday starting at 5:30 pm in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena.
Click HERE more information.

Do you need motivation to get up? Here it is!

Sometimes it is not easy to get up and we know that! On The Morning Thing today, Marcy and Xander shared these 5 ways to get our of bed when you don’t feel like it from Crosswalk.com!

We all have those days and these tips may be able to make your wake up call a little friendlier:

  • Plan something to look forward to
  • Make your favorite breakfast
  • Spend time with your spouse and kids
  • Start a morning routine
  • Open up the blinds

Click HERE to read more on them!

Are you tired? Here are some easy ways to jump-start your energy levels for the new year!

Heading back to school and work can be exhausting! That’s why we wanted to share some ways you can stay engaged and energized in 2025!

The Guardian found 31 effective ways to help boost your energy levels! There is a variety of tasks from what to drink in the morning to getting a musical boost!

Click HERE to check out the full list!

Here are some of our favorites that we shared on the show:

  • Bend like a banana
  • Ban the snooze button
  • Time your coffee right
  • Aim for less than 90 minutes a day on social media
  • Fill up on fibre
  • Try exercise snacking

Adopting even 1 or 2 of these tips can make your day better and brighter!

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