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Cell phones, germs and Kool-Aid – The Morning Thing 7/21/16

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Did you know that your cell phone is covered in germs? Today, we shared how to clean your cell phone.
Numerous studies have been conducted in recent years, and the results are all pretty much the same. Essentially, your phone is a breeding ground for germs and it’s dirtier than a toilet seat. A few of the standout germs that could be lurking on your phone include E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus.

Click HERE to see HGTV’s list of ways to remove bacteria from your cell phone.

(Picture from Ryan Reed, author for www.hgtv.com)

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We also shared 11 mind-blowing ways that you can use Kool-Aid. It is NOT just for drinking.

You can use it to clean the toilet and your dishwasher. It will take rust off of your driveway or sidewalk. You can even make flavored lip gloss!
Click HERE to see 11 mind-blowing ways to use Kool-Aid!

(Picture from www.thekrazycouponlady.com)

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Games are GREAT – The Morning Thing 7/20/16

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Today, The Morning Thing talked about the benefits of playing games.

Does your family have a game night? You might think about scheduling one, once you see the many benefits of “playing together”.

www.beingconfidentofthis.com shares 6 benefits of playing games:

  1.  Quality family time.
  2. Media-free entertainment.
  3. Frugal entertainment. (It is NOT expensive to play games).
  4. Learning new skills.
  5. Learning sportsmanship.
  6. Learning about others.

Click HERE to read the entire article about how fun and entertaining game night can be for your family.

www.scholastic.com also shares the benefits of playing games.

What your child most wants — and needs — is to be with you with no goal in mind beyond the joy of spending time together. He wants you to take pleasure in him, play with him, and listen to him. Nothing bolsters his self-esteem more! So why not pull out an old board game tonight? Playing games is an easy and excellent way to spend unhurried, enjoyable time together. As an added bonus, board games are also rich in learning opportunities. They satisfy your child’s competitive urges and the desire to master new skills and concepts, such as:

  • number and shape recognition, grouping, and counting
  • letter recognition and reading
  • visual perception and color recognition
  • eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity

Click HERE for great game ideas!

(Picture from http://www.info.thinkfun.com)

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How to get out (and stay out) of the Doghouse! The Morning Thing 7/18/16

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Today is Get Out of the Doghouse Day. 

Are you in trouble with somebody you care about? Get Out Of The Doghouse Day is like a ‘get out of jail free card’ from the game Monopoly – use it to apologize, mend hurts and get back to normal.

We found 5 keys to getting out of the doghouse from www.allprodad.com

  1. Listen, listen, listen.
  2. Let the restitution fit the crime.
  3. Don’t sweat the small stuff (being right is very small stuff).
  4. Never minimize your culpability. 
  5. Be randomly wonderful. 

Click HERE to read the entire article.

We also shared 10 reasons that your marriage isn’t thriving. These insights are perfect for Get Out Of The Doghouse Day. As we take a look at our marriage relationship, we can identify what areas are sending us to the doghouse.

Click HERE to see the top 10 list from www.fulfillingyourvows.com

The bible gives us a clear picture of how to love. Please take a moment to read these powerful verses.

1 Corinthians 13 (NIV)

13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

 

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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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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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Packing Hacks

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

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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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Bad Breath and Personalities

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Everyone in the world struggles, with morning breath, and some with bad breath in general.  So today Marcy and Eddie shared some causes of bad breath so that you know what to avoid in the future.  Click HERE to read about some of them.

We also took a look at different ways that people judge personality, so that you know how people might evaluate you.  If you want to check those out click HERE.

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All About Breakfast! – The Morning Thing 6/9/16

Today’s Morning Thing was all about breakfast!

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We shared an article that talked about why it’s so important to eat breakfast within the first hour of waking up. You can find the whole article and read about all those benefits by clicking here.

 

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We also told you the 20 best breakfast foods to eat regularly. You can find the complete list, which includes oatmeal, grapefruit, and even coffee, over here.

 

Once you eat your breakfast, make sure to head over here and tell us why you love your dad so he can be entered in our “Take Dad To Dinner” contest!

 

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June’s MVNU Presidential Update – The Morning Thing 6/3/16

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The Morning Thing shared the June Presidential Update today with MVNU President Dr. Henry Spaulding.

Click HERE to hear updates on campus activities, new student orientation and how the Spaulding family spent time together for Memorial Day. The Morning Thing’s Eddie Dilts talks with Dr. Spaulding.

Click HERE to keep up to date on Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

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Summer Fun and fighting allergies – The Morning Thing 6/1/16

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It’s summer and the kids are home….and bored! Today, The Morning Thing shared some great ideas on how to get crafty with your kids without using technology.
Click HERE for 10 ideas on how to have a screen-free, crafty afternoon with your kids.

Focus on the Family also has some great ideas for summer fun!

Are you ready for summer? It’s here, and with it comes wonderful opportunities to build family connections while engaging your youngsters in healthy and entertaining activities.

There are many things to do at low or no cost—in fact, your options are limited only by your imagination. But in case you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, consider these:

  • Go for a hike (take along a guidebook on birds or plants to make it educational).
  • Take the kids on a picnic, and bring a Frisbee® or ball to toss around.
  • Fly a kite.
  • Go camping for a weekend and let your children experience the great outdoors in new ways.
  • No pool? No problem! Have a lawn sprinkler party on a hot day (don’t forget the water blasters and water balloons).
  • Hang a tire swing in your yard, and teach your kids some handy knots in the process.
  • Ride bikes together.
  • Organize a neighborhood scavenger hunt.
  • Take your kids bowling. Many bowling centers allow children under a certain age to bowl up to two free games each day during the summer. Check out kidsbowlfree.com to find a participating bowling alley, or call your local bowling center.
  • Encourage your children to consider joining a community sports league.

There are many fun pursuits to keep your children active this summer. Enjoy them together as a family and you’ll all gain the rewards.

Summer also brings on allergy season. Today, The  Morning Thing shared some ways that you can allergy-proof your home. Click HERE for some tips that you can try today.

Summer is a time to enjoy spending time together. Stay connected to great family-friendly events around our community. Follow the Big Blue crew all summer long. Click HERE to see our summer calendar. If an event is listed, it is safe for your family.

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