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It is GO Caroling Day – celebrate with The Morning Thing 12/20/16

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It is GO Caroling Day!
Today, The Morning Thing talked about this fun and meaningful tradition.

Click HERE for some tips and ideas for fun Christmas caroling with your kids! It is easy to do and will create lifelong memories.

Plus, do you know the custom and history of Christmas Caroling? Click HERE for some fascinating history behind this fun custom.

We also shared the best songs to use on your Christmas Caroling adventure.The Huffington Post came up with a list of the top 15 Christmas carols of all time.
Click HERE to see the list and some videos that you can sing along to.

Here is another link for a sing-along. Click HERE for some fun Christmas Karaoke.

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Parking Lot Etiquette (for those last minute shoppers).

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There are 6 shopping days left for Christmas (counting today)! The malls and store parking lots will be FULL all this week. How well do you know parking lot etiquette?
We found some great advice from Etiquette Moms!

Click HERE to see the 10 important rules to remember when using a parking lot.

Picture from Aaron Miller’s “DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PARKING LOT ETIQUETTE”
(Note – there is some inappropriate language in this article)

 

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Practical Christmas gifts that your friends and family will actually USE! The Morning Thing 12/16/16

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Today, The Morning Thing shared a list of Christmas gifts that will actually be used by your family and friends.

These are unique gift ideas and very creative products from http://www.lifebuzz.com/ .
– A portable Crock-pot for the people who are always bringing food to gatherings and pot lucks.

– A portable humidifier cap that can turn any water bottle into a humidifier.

– Bed risers not only creates more space for someone’s room but also gives them more electricity outlets.

– A USB mini-fridge so that you can keep your drink cold the entire time you’re at your desktop.

Click HERE to see the entire article.

For our Morning Thing Fave 5, we shared 5 of our favorite Christmas jokes. Hopefully, these will make you laugh today.

What do you call an old snowman? WATER!

Who gives puppies Christmas presents? SANTA PAWS!

What do snowmen eat for breakfast? FROSTED FLAKES!

Why are Christmas trees like bad knitters? THEY BOTH DROP NEEDLES!

What did one snowman say to the other? I SMELL CARROT!

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Themed Christmas Basket ideas – GREAT Christmas gifts! The Morning Thing 12/15/16

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Are you looking for some gift ideas for Christmas?
The Morning Thing is here to help! We found 50 different themed Christmas basket ideas from www.thedatingdivas.com

Click HERE to see the complete list of 50 unique and creative ideas!

13 Christmas Gift Baskets for Kids & Teens
12 Christmas Gift Baskets for Women
13 Christmas Gift Baskets for Men
12 Christmas Gift Baskets for Families

We are sure that you will find several great ideas.

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Baking tips that will make your life easier! The Morning Thing 12/13/16

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Most of us will be doing some baking this holiday season. To help you make life easier, The Morning Thing found 23 baking hacks from www.krazycouponlady.com

Click HERE to see the full article.

A few of our favorites include:
– Dip cookie cutters in flour first before cutting dough to help cookies retain their shape.
– Keep cookies fresh by putting a slice of bread in an airtight container with them.
– Use a potato peeler to make chocolate peels for garnish.
– Soften a stick of butter quickly with a heated glass.

 

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Centerburg and Danville are hosting silent auctions to benefit Food for the Hungry

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Jenna Potts of The Morning Thing talks with Interchurch Branch Managers about the silent auctions that are open now. These auctions are taking place in the lobbys of the First Knox National Banks in Centerburg and Danville.

Click HERE to hear the conversation Diane Bennett, Centerburg Interchurch Branch Manager and Sue Wadian, Danville Interchurch Branch Manager.

Click HERE to see the items up for bid in Centerburg.

Click HERE to see the items up for bid in Danville.

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Food for the Hungry benefits Interchurch Social Services of Knox County

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The 35th Annual Food for the Hungry Drive takes place on Saturday, 12/10. Interchurch Social Services of Knox County is one of the benefactors of this campaign.
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing had a chance to chat with Joy Harris – Executive Director of Interchurch, Diane Bennett – Centerburg Branch Manager, Katie Frazier – Fredericktown Branch Manager and Sue Wadian – Danville Branch Manager.
The ladies share how the food drive impacts their ministries on a daily basis.

Click HERE to hear their insightful conversation.

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The 2016 Food for the Hungry Shopping Cart Derby is this Saturday!

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Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing had a chance to talk with the 4 media shopping cart derby teams about the 2016 Food for the Hungry drive.
These teams will cover 4 corners of Mount Vernon this Saturday, 12/10, picking up donations for Food for the Hungry.
Listen in as they share strategy, their specific routes and encourage you to give to this wonderful project.
Click HERE to hear their conversations.

The 14th annual Media Shopping Cart Derby is Saturday, December 10th and the Food For The Hungry GAMES return! Our 4 media teams will return with cart pushers from the Mount Vernon News, Time Warner Cable, WNZR and 100.9 FM and 13WMVO/93.7 the Super Q.

Our 4 teams will start from the 4 corners of Mount Vernon:

– WMVO/WQIO will have the SOUTH ROUTE, starting at the Knox County Career Center.
– The Mount Vernon News will have the WEST ROUTE, starting on Harcourt Road across    from Ross Motors.
– Time Warner Cable will have the NORTH ROUTE, starting at Dr. Price’s Vet Clinic on Mansfield Road.
– WNZR will have the EAST ROUTE, starting at Edgewood Road and working down East High Street.

All teams will meet at the Public Square in front of City Hall.

 Last year, the GAMES were a huge success, so we are bringing them back.

The teams will start at 1:06 p.m. and work to hit every house and business on their routes, picking up donations of food and dollars.

At around 2:15 p.m., our 4 shopping cart teams will compete in the Food For The Hungry GAMES in front of City Hall. The teams will compete in 3 events – details coming soon. You will definitely WANT to SEE the Food For The Hungry Games. It will be challenging. It will be fun. It will be a memory for everyone.

The WNZR team is Andy Krolik and Josh Pope! Their route is the East end of Mount Vernon. The team will be start on Edgewood Road  and travel down East High Street to Main Street and then to the Public Square. Meet them on their route and give a donation to help Food for the Hungry. Or drop off your donation at the station. Then, make sure that you are routing on Andy and Josh in the Food For The Hungry Games at 2:15 p.m.

Don’t miss the Food For The Hungry Games on Saturday, December 10th.

Check out the WNZR Team and their training for Saturday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QiLGAa-FTo

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Do you have a Christmas tradition? The Morning Thing 12/6/16

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How does your family celebrate Christmas? Do you have any traditions for the holiday?

Marcy Rinehart and her family always watches a few movies – Christmas classics. They love White Christmas and It’s A Wonderful Life.

Andy Krolik and his family usually go to Michigan to see family. They enjoy the snow and a big family dinner featuring Belgian food.

We found a wonderful article featuring 50 different ideas for family Christmas traditions from www.theimaginationtree.com. Try one this year for a magical holiday. Click HERE to see these FUN and memorable ideas.

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Tips for a GREAT Christmas Party! The Morning Thing 12/5/16

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year……unless YOU are in charge of the Christmas Party.

Don’t worry, we found some advice for the party host.
We found 5 great tips from www.daveramsey.com (and it’s not just about money).
Click HERE to read the full article.

Skip the Stress

If party planning and gift buying has you frazzled, weary and stressed, then take a deep breath and remember what the Christmas season is all about. Yes, that’s a cliché. But this season of giving should help you take your focus off yourself and place it on other people. Stress brings out the worst in all of us, making for a much less joyful Christmas.

Don’t Go Overboard

Christmas parties are as varied as the people who attend them. You don’t have to throw an over-the-top black-tie event for 100 people. Invite 10 friends to your house for a casual potluck dinner. You’ll save a lot of money and reduce a lot of stress.

Ask for Help

Don’t turn down friends or family when they offer assistance. You may think you have it all covered, but you should probably think again. Do you need help with cleaning? Food? Decorations? Delegate a few tasks and your whole experience will be better.

Check the Schedule

Talk with friends and check the community calendar. If you are able, plan your party on a date that doesn’t conflict with other events. You don’t want to be the person who planned a cool party—and nobody showed up.

Involve the Guests

How can your guests participate before the party? “Dirty Santa” or “White Elephant” parties are always popular. Other ideas: the most creative holiday garb, ugliest sweater, or guess-the-recipe contests. Give your guests something they can look forward to.

Remember, it’s fine to create fun Christmas memories by hosting a great party. But, as always, use some common sense. Christmas only comes once a year, so enjoy the season while it’s here.

www.tinyprints.com shares a step-by-step process to plan your party. The say to be sure you plan every last detail before the party begins so you can enjoy your holiday gathering along with your guests. Click HERE to follow the timeline and plan a Christmas party that impresses your guests without all the stress.

Here are some highlights:
Click HERE to read the entire article.

1 month before (or a few weeks before)

  • Set Your Budget
  • Make a Guest List
  • Pick a Date
  • Choose a Theme
  • Customize & Send Party Invitations\
  • Choose a Venue
  • Plan the Menu
  • Recruit Help

1 Week Before the Party

  • Clean the House
  • Double Check Servingwear
  • Make Playlist
  • Follow Up on RSVPs

1 Day Before the party

  • Decorate
  • Make Food Ahead of Time
  • Pick Up the House

Day of the Party

  • Prepare and Plate Food

Ideally, if you’ve followed this timeline, the day of your party will be a breeze. All you will need to do is prepare and plate your food and drinks before guests start arriving.

The most important thing to remember in planning your holiday gathering is that the ultimate goal is to spend time with your guests and enjoy yourself. Follow these tips for planning for your Christmas party, and you will be well on your way to hosting a great Christmas party!

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