Category: Inspirational

Valentine’s Day is 2 weeks away. Are you ready?

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What are your plans for February 14th? Do you have a plan for your Valentine?
Don’t worry, The Morning Thing is here to help.

Our first idea is to get tickets to the 20th annual WNZR Valentine’s Banquet. It is scheduled for Friday 2/9. This night will be full of fun, inspiration, music, prizes, great food and wonderful memories. Click HERE for all the details.
The ticket deadline is THIS FRIDAY, February 2 at 6pm. Buy your tickets today at the WNZR Studios on the second floor of Founders Hall (800 Martinsburg Road, MV).

We also found 25 other romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day from www.familylife.com
Click HERE to check out some really fun ideas for 2018.

 

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It is National Plan for Vacation Day. Did you know that vacations are good for your health?

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The last Tuesday in January is National Plan for Vacation Day. This day reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and fly away to a little fun and relaxation!

This day also reminds us to actually TAKE that vacation. Each year, Americans leave more than 600 million vacation days unused. A survey conducted by Skift said that nearly 42 percent of Americans do not take any vacation days. (The Glassdoor-Harris Interactive survey also showed that 61 percent of work while on vacation.)

So…start the planning process today!

Here are three easy steps from www.nationaldaycalendar.com to make it happen:

  1. Determine how much time off you earn.Look up the number of vacation days you earn by checking with your finance or HR team. Don’t forget to make a note of any office closures.
  2. Coordinate calendars.Use Project: Time Off’s vacation planning tool to plot out your year—enter the number of days you earn, put your vacation dreams on the calendar, and use your custom link to get your family and friends involved in the planning.
  3. Share your plans.Once you have your days determined, use the calendar to export your plans to Outlook, Gmail, or other electronic calendars to share with your boss, co-workers, and family.

Did you know taking a vacation is good for your health?

Taking vacations can:
Reduce Stress
Help Your Heart Stay Healthy
Improve Your Mental Health 
Improve Your Relationships

Click HERE to read the entire article about vacation health benefits from Jill L. Ferguson, founder of Women’s Wellness Weekends.

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Meet the Team – CareerFest 2018

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For our Meet the Team feature this week, we talked to MVNU’s Director of Career Development, Gary Swisher about the 2018 CareerFest.

Daria Swisher from The Morning Thing got a chance to chat with her Dad about this great event for college students.
Click HERE to hear their conversation and to find out how to register for this great event.

For more information about CareerFest 2018, go to https://www.ofic.org/careerfest/

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Helping you with your New Year’s Resolutions- Foods for Weight Loss

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Struggling to keep your new year’s resolutions? Today on the Morning Thing we discussed some foods that can help you with weight loss. We talked about 6 surprising foods that help you lose weight. Click HERE for the full article. We also talked about the top ten fat-burning foods. Some of them might surprise you! Click HERE for the full article.

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It is National Spouses Day! Celebrate with The Morning Thing!

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Today is Spouse’s Day. This is a day dedicated to recognizing spouses everywhere. Be thankful for the fulfillment and security of a long-term relationship. Be thankful for the blessing of your spouse.

In honor of this day, The Morning Thing shared some easy date ideas from imom.com
Click HERE to read the full article and specific ideas to plan each date.

1. Coffee TALK Date.

2. Too Tired to Talk Date.

3. Seasonal Dates.

4. Dream Date.

5. Go on a First Date.

6. Falling in Love Questions.

For our Morning Thing Fave 5, we talked to our parents! They have all been married 20+ years! Listen in for the secrets to a happy marriage.

Gary and Lisa Swisher (Daria Mom and Dad)

Stacy Dilts (Eddie’s Mom)

Mike Moore (Trevor’s Dad)

Harry Street (Marcy’s Dad and Rachel’s Grandpa)

Joe and Marcy Rinehart

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Sleep – How much do you need? Why is it so important?

The Morning Thing focused on the topic of sleep on today’s show.
We shared many interesting facts – the number of hours you need each night, 10 benefits of sleep and the Nitty Gritty on Naps. Check out this insightful information from United Healthcare Services.

How much sleep you need

Naps and benefits of sleep

sleep myths and facts and apps

sleep solutions

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What’s for Dinner? The Morning Thing helps you answer this dreaded question.

Do you ever stress about the answer to this question – “What’s for Dinner”?
The Morning Thing shared some easy everyday tips for meal planning (from United HealthCare Services). Plus, we shared tips on how you can use the freezer to stretch your groceries and save money.

Everyday tips for easier meal planning

We also shared great meal makeovers! Check out these yummy ways that you can use those leftovers to make a new meal!
(From www.allrecipes.com)

Baked Potato Soup
Baked Potato Soup

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Rice A Roni Salad

Rice-A-Roni Salad

Cheesy Spaghetti Frittata

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Meet the Team – Crunch Out Obesity in Knox County

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This week’s Meet the Team feature shines the spotlight on “Crunch Out Obesity in Knox County”. Daria Swisher of The Morning Thing talked with Lisa Rutter from United Way and Ashley Phillips from the Knox County Health Department about this successful program. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more information about Crunch Out Obesity, click HERE

For more information about getting healthy in Knox County, go to gethealthyknox.org

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 – WinterJam 2018 Edition

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For The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, the co-hosts shared their favorite song from WinterJam 2018 artists.

Eddie Dilts loves the song “Witness” by Jordan Feliz. Listen HERE!

Daria Swisher loves the song “I Am Not Alone” by Kari Jobe. Listen HERE!

Trevor Moore loves the song “Stars” by Skillet. Listen HERE!

Marcy Rinehart loves the song “Where I Belong” by Building 429. Listen HERE!

(and we asked WNZR Music Director her favorite song from a WinterJam 2018 artist)
Rachel Rinehart loves the song “Heal Our Land” by Kari Jobe. Listen HERE!

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WNZR talks with Dan Bremnes, WinterJam 2018 Artist

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WNZR’s Jenna Potts talks with Dan Bremnes.
Dan is part of the WinterJam 2018 lineup. He shared about his start in the music industry and how he got connected to WinterJam. He also talks about his new record and the inspiration behind the album.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

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