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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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Prayer and Pet Fire Safety – The Morning Thing 7/15/16

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Do you ever struggle to pray? Do you feel like you need to pray, but you aren’t sure that you have time, or you really don’t know how to start?

We all know that prayer is powerful. The bible gives us many examples of prayers, so why do we struggle?
How can we cultivate a passion to pray inside us and within the ministries we lead?

Lee Nienhuis knows without a doubt that God led her into the Moms in Prayer ministry, where she serves as an area coordinator. Through a series of divine encounters, she experienced the way God pours out His mighty power when moms join together in prayer. God is on the move in Moms in Prayer, and she is filled with joy to join the work!

Click HERE to see 3 ways to cultivate a passion for prayer.
Lee shares her suggestions with us:
1) Express the desire
2) Create prayer grooves
3) Let “I don’t know” prompt prayer

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Today (7/15/16) is National Pet Fire Safety Day! Do you have a plan for your pets in case of a fire? Click HERE to see some tips from the American Kennel Club. They share how to prevent your pets from starting fires, plus how to keep your pets safe in case a fire breaks out.
One thing you can do is to Affix a Pet Alert Window Cling. Write down the number of pets inside your house and attach the static cling to a front window. This critical information saves rescuers time when locating your pets.  Make sure to update the number of pets listed.

In partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council, pet owners can obtain a free Pet Fire Safety Window Cling on National Pet Fire Safety Day, July 15th at local volunteer firehouses nationwide. Click HERE for more information about window clings.

 

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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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New uses for plastic bags and hot glue – The Morning Thing 7/13/16

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Do you have a hot glue gun? Do you have resealable plastic bags? You have just what you need to make your life easier!

Today, Marcy and Dan shared some brilliant ways to make use of these 2 things that you probably have in your house.

Click HERE for 10 genius ways to use a hot glue gun!

Click HERE for 12 brilliant ways to use a resealable plastic bag.

We also shared an amazing news story about a grocery store on wheels. Click HERE to see how some Washington University grads are reaching out to the St. Louis community in the fight against hunger.

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Help for lazy cleaners – The Morning Thing 7/11/16

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Do you like to clean? If you say yes, you are probably lying. 🙂
We are always looking for shortcuts in keeping our house clean. Good news! The Morning Thing team found 28 helpful cleaning tips for all the lazy cleaners. Click HERE to see what shortcut you can try today!

The Today Show recently shared some cleaning tips. Click HERE for more ideas on saving time with your housecleaning.

Looking for better smelling towels? Click HERE for a simple solution to get towels that are more absorbent and smell good.

Today, The Morning Thing also shared news about “Lettuce Clubs”. Click HERE to read more about this new phenomenon where teens challenge each other to eat a head of lettuce. YEAH for the challenge to eat your veggies!
Stay tuned for the WNZR Lettuce Eating challenge….coming soon!

 

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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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Happy 4th of July from the MT!

Today was all about America’s Independence on the Morning Thing!

Fireworks FlagWe shared a list of the 76 most American things ever, including cheeseburgers, doughnuts, and buffet lines (don’t worry, they weren’t all food related). You can check out the complete list over HERE.

Click here to see the full schedule of events for Mount Vernon’s 4th of July Festivities, which caps off with fireworks at 10 pm.

 

Have a great 4th of July!

-Jess and Aubrey

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Happy National Sunglasses Day – The Morning Thing 6/27/16

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National Sunglasses Day is TODAY – June 27!

Every day—whether it’s sunny or cloudy, summer or winter—millions of Americans make the conscious decision to not wear sunglasses or other ultraviolet (UV)-protective eyewear. While seemingly harmless, this habit carries serious vision risks, many of which are not known or understood by those who fail to wear protective eyewear.

UV radiation is often recognized as the culprit for sunburns and skin cancer but most people are oblivious to the damaging impact the wavelengths inflict on our vision. The problem originates with the sun’s unfiltered ultraviolet (UV) rays. Just as these rays can burn skin cells, they can also harm unprotected eyes. A full day outside without protection can cause immediate, temporary issues such as swollen or red eyes and hypersensitivity to light. Years of cumulative exposure can cause cancer of the eye or eyelid, accelerate conditions like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

National Sunglasses Day is held annually on June 27. It is not only an observance but a reminder that our shades are a health necessity and it is important to wear sunglasses or other UV-protective eyewear every day to protect long-term eye health.

Here is some very valuable and “eye-opening” information from www.nationalsunglassesday.com

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