Category: Household Tips

The United Way of Knox County’s FREE Tax Assistance Program is back!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Katie Ellis, Executive Director and Walt Lewis, Resource Navigator for the United Way of Knox County.
Click HERE for the full conversation.

They shared the good news that the free tax assistance program is back for 2025. Katie shared how volunteers and donors make this program available for the residents of Knox County.
Walk shared the details of how to make an appointment and how to prepare for the appointment.
This program is designed for low to moderate income families – individuals with an income of $35,000 or less or married couples with a $95,000 income or less.
The program runs from February 3, 2025 – April 10, 2025.
Appointments are required. Call (740) 397-5721 to schedule your free tax appointment.
The United Way office is located at 305 East High Street in Mount Vernon.

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Checking Off The Christmas To-Do List!

Been crazy busy this holiday season? Us too. Today on The Morning Thing, we shared some really helpful tips and lists from imom.com that can help you get ready for these last couple of days before Christmas!

First, we took a look at ‘Holiday Helper Ideas’. These were ways your kids can help you, or you yourself can help others out this Christmas. Some of our favorite ideas included:

  • Helping with gift wrapping
  • Making dinner and setting the table
  • Addressing Christmas cards, applying return address labels and stamps
  • Errand running
  • Baking

We also checked off Christmas activities on our family Christmas bucket list. Which activities are left on your list? We’ve got oooing and aahing at Christmas lights done, but ice skating…not so much.

Thanks for listening to The Morning Thing on 90.9fm, WNZR!

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What’s for dinner? SOUP!

Today on The Morning Thing, we shared some yummy recipes from AllRecipes.com for you.
Ridiculously easy soups that are ready in 30 minutes or less! Let’s make dinner!

Click HERE to find 22 different recipes!

Here are the ones that Marcy talked about this morning:

Avocado Soup with Chicken and Lime

Pumpkin Chipotle Soup

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cream of Tomato Gorgonzola Soup

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Would you like to save money at the grocery store?

Did you know that in Ohio the average cost for groceries is over $392 per month per person?

The average grocery budget for a family of 3 can vary depending on factors like location and dietary preferences. A moderate-cost plan can range from $387 to $1,031 per month, while a thrifty plan can range from $287 to $764 per month. WOW!

The Morning Thing shares some cost saving secrets to save money at the grocery store.

These tips are from CNBC. Click HERE to read the full article.

11 tips for saving money at the grocery store:

1. Pay with a grocery rewards card

2. Sign up for the loyalty program

3. Clip coupons

4. Join a wholesale club

5. Go in with a list and stick to it

6. Buy items on sale

7. Avoid pre-packaged items

8. Compare prices between stores

9. Buy generic brands

10. Bring your own bag

11. Use a rebate app

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Parental Stress has been declared a significant public health issue. How will you fight it?

The US Surgeon General has declared Parental stress as a significant public health issue. Dr. Vivek Murthy recently released a 36 page advisory on this important issue.
Click HERE to read more.

Dr. Murthy says that we need a culture shift. The advisory says: “It’s time to value and respect time spent parenting on par with time spent working at a paying job, recognizing the critical importance to society of raising children.” Parents and caregivers need societal support and to be able to talk openly about the stress of parenting. Like an earlier surgeon general’s advisory, it says more connection is needed to combat loneliness and isolation among parents.

“The bottom line is that we’ve got to start seeing mental health as health. It is no less important than our physical health,” Murthy said Wednesday. “If we can attend to both our mental and physical health, then we have a good chance, you know, of being happy, healthy and fulfilled, and that’s what we all want for ourselves and especially for our kids.”

The Morning Thing shared some ways for Moms and Dads to fight stress.

For Moms, we shared 5 shifts in focus that can help alleviate Mom Stress.
Click HERE to read the full article from imom.com
1. Focus on your breathing.

2. Focus on your inner critic.

3. Focus on what brings you comfort.

4. Focus on forgiving yourself.

5. Focus on what you can control.

For Dads, we shared 5 ways to address fatherhood stress.
Click HERE to read the full article from allprodad.com
1. Start the day early.

2. Write daily goals and journal.

3. Get active.

4. Find moments to read.

5. Connect with other dads.

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Skipping Fall Yard Cleanup? There’s Benefits!

We all love fall season, but not necessarily the cleanup that comes with it. Turns out, you might not have to do as much fall yard cleanup as you think. Today on The Morning Thing, we took a look at the surprising benefits to skipping fall yard cleanup this year, which includes:

  1. Your yard turning out just as healthy in the spring
  2. More food for birds
  3. More resilient plants next year
  4. Protecting beneficial insects

Click HERE to check out the full article!

We also shared about our least favorite fall chores as a kid, which of course included raking the leaves. Always remember, even when we have to do the chores we don’t like, find the fun in it and get the job done the best you can!

Thanks for listening!

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Money Saving Made Simple

Are you trying to find ways to save money, simply? So are we. That’s why today on The Morning Thing, we decided to take a look at 15 Simple Ways to Save Money to help you out with your budget! These are great practical tips that can easily be applied to your life.

Click HERE to read the full article!

Some tips include:

  1. Gradually boosting retirement savings
  2. Assessing what you’re streaming
  3. Investing in smart plugs
  4. Evaluating your bank fees
  5. Setting aside a “fun” fund for yourself

Make sure to tune into The Morning Thing weekdays from 6-9am on 90.9fm WNZR!

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Back to school!

Believe it or not, school is already back in session for some students! With summer winding down and classes picking back up, The Morning Thing decided to take a look at 5 Back to School Lessons Your Kids Need to Learn This Year from iMOM.com, to help you get your kids prepared for learning!

Click HERE for the full article!

Some lessons you can teach your kids include:

  1. How to wake up on their own
  2. How to pack their own lunch or snacks
  3. How to keep track of homework and tests

Make sure to tune into The Morning Thing weekdays 6-9am on 90.9fm WNZR!

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Want to save money on back-to-school shopping?

YES?! Us too!
Did you know that the National Retail Federation estimated families with children in elementary through high school would spend, on average, $890 per household. WOW!
Here are 10 ideas for smart shopping – money saving tips from imom.com

Click HERE for the full article.

1. Shop at home first.

2. Reuse last year’s backpack or lunchbox.

3. Use DIY locker decorations.

4. Shop secondhand for electronics.

5. Agree with your child on one splurge item.

6. Team up to buy in bulk.

7. Take advantage of discounts through digital resources.

8. Host a hand-me-down party.

9. Try consignment before shopping for new clothes.

10. Make a deal with your kids.

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Searching for the perfect burger?

It’s National Hamburger Month, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! With summer coming just around the corner and things heating up, it’s the perfect time to break out that grill and try some of these delicious new burger combinations!

Click HERE to learn everything you need to know about National Hamburger Day and finding your new favorite burger!

You’ll find some delicious combination and topping ideas, like caramelized onions, cole slaw, avocado and more!

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