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News; birthdays/events; did your parents make you sit at the table for hours because you refused to eat a certain food?; word of the day. News; Ashley thought her dog pooped in her car...sfa; game: quiz; game: feud. News; Aussie slang terms; when you hear about 'tricks in the kitchen' are you tempted to try them?; IWP...injured while parenting--what's your funny story? News; have you heard of the 'stress laxative'?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Puppy Day celebrates that most adorable of our four-footed friends, the baby canine...It doesn't matter the breed or gender, all puppies are the perfect solution to a terrible day. The day also brings awareness to the need for care of and homes for orphaned pups as well as to educate people about puppy mills across the country. Puppies are a big responsibility...so keep that in mind if you plan on getting one! There are lots of other ways that you can celebrate National Puppy Day as well. If you have your own puppy, you can try to teach it new t

News; birthdays/events; when millenials/gen z have to identify or use "old" tech; word of the day ANNIVERSARY! News; how long does it take you to get ready to go out vs getting ready for work?; game: bad dad Spring jokes; how often are "voluntold" to do things at work? News; aside from music festivals--what are some fun/unique festivals you've been to or would like to attend (beer festivals, seafood festivals, etc); game: songs with phones in them; if people give their opinions for free on Yelp etc...why would a company pay $5,000 for your opinion? News; first day of Spring...what are you looking foward to?; game: Spring word ladder; goodbye/fun facts....Won't You Be My Neighbor Day is celebrated every year on March 20. The day honors, celebrates, and appreciates the late Fred Rogers, the immensely popular host of the preschool TV series "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" which ran from 1968 to 2001. Although it has not aired for the past 21 years, many people still consider "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" as the st

News; birthdays/events; Buzzfeed list: popular beliefs in society that maybe we should revisit/revamp; word of the day. News; what bad table manners have you seen?; do you eat in the shower? how about video calls in the tub? (weird things we do in the bathroom); game: prison commissary price is right. News; there are a lot of issues in the world...but we need to get rid of daylight saving time and we need to bring back toys in cereal boxes!!!; is it ok to use one of your neighbors trash cans?; game: March Madness quiz. News; do you check the expiration date on items in your medicine cabinet? maybe you should!; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....goodbye/fun facts....National Let's Laugh Day on March 19th reminds us to add a little humor to our day. It's never good to be serious all the time and letting the laughter bubble up from time to time is good for all of us! We have all heard the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine." This is the day to take your medicine. Studies have shown that laughter may

News; birthdays/events; do you consider your 'carbon footprint' when you order things online?; word of the day. News; game: NHL trivia; 1st world problems...new toilet paper trends; what elementary school kids want to be taught in school (list) News; can you pass this mobility test?; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: Mind the Gap 2. News; what's a small life hack that works for you everytime? (list); Esquire has a list of rules that every man should follow; goodbye/fun facts....National Awkward Moments Day. Awkward moments are one of the most universal human experiences-- but today we celebrate of all those times when we've said or done something that we wish we could immediately undo because it's just so embarrassing! You know those social slip-ups and cringe-worthy situations...but they usually make for great stories later. In 1872 Charles Darwin publishes "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals," giving one of the first scientific accounts of blushing as a physical sign of social self‑consciousness. 

News; birthdays/events; weird/funny ways your car hurt you; word of the day. News; where would you think the best coffee shops in the world are? in the 15 only 2 are in America; game: Irish bad dad jokes; do you leave your trash behind at the theater (movie or venue)? News; returning to the office...what if there were just more people there...like "window workers"?; game: can you name these songs played on the tin whistle?; our kids apparently aren't as cute as we think they are! News; according to good housekeeping professional organizers...if you're doing spring cleaning...you can throw these things out; game: Brad reads 80's lyrics; goodbye/fun facts....not only is it St. Patty/Paddy day...it's also the beginning of March Madness.....with the first four playing tonight. The NCAA basketball tournament is the result of Ohio State University coach Harold Olsen's efforts to establish a postseason national basketball competition. The tournament kicked-off in 1939, originally involving only 8 teams...today, 68 c

News; birthdays/events; 30% of us have had food stuck in our teeth and no one said anything!; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; do you have friends/family who get great discounts in their industry that they pass on to you?  News; St. Patty's Day is tomorrow...do you go out and have fun or stay home away from the chaos?; funny things kids have said to you (list); goat yoga, puppy yoga, and now this.... News; did you see the live nation employee texts/emails!?!?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national driving instructor day...driving instructors have a very difficult job! Preparing drivers with rules of the road, sign memorization, safety issues---not to mention they are literally risking their own lives at times by giving the driver's seat over to someone who is unqualified and a complete novice. The first mandatory national driving test was introduced in 1899 in France, and around the US states were joining in on the practice of requiring licenses for drivers which eventually develo

News; birthdays/events; do you panic when you see a cop car behind you even if you really haven't done anything wrong?; word of the day. News; do you have/use business cards?; game: 80s guitar licks; according to an etiquette expert in the U.K....we're eating our breakfast cereal all wrong! News; if you happen to have the same name as someone famous...should they be able to stop you from using your own name?; game: mindtrap; what would make you demand a refund on a hotel room or rental car? (USA Today list) News; if the house next door (or across the street) from your best friend was for sale...would you want to live there?; game: songs with rain or thunder; goodbye/fun facts....National Coconut Torte Day--A torte is basically a cake without flour. It is a dense, multi-layered cake made with breadcrumb or groundnut base and layered with a heavy helping of cream, jam, buttercream, ganache, or fruit. Flour-based cakes typically rely on gluten development and chemical leavening for lift and a tender crumb. Torte

News; birthdays/events; communal TV viewing parties...the new trend at bars; word of the day. News; game: guitar licks from the 1980's; do you really think feng shui can adjust your energy?; what snacks do you leave out for the Amazon/delivery drivers...(Ashley does...Brad does not!) News; game: everybody knows; spring break...what are you doing with the kids?; Askmen came up with a list of things they say make men "wimpy"...do you agree with this list? News; game: outburst; current 'unclaimed baggage' list items; goodbye/fun facts....National Alfred Hitchcock Day---he was a pioneering film director who brought us some of our favorite classic horror films. He developed innovative filmmaking techniques that influenced generations of future filmmakers and changed the way we view horror and mystery. He directed over 50 films in his career and became an expert at nerve-wracking suspense, twist endings, and psychologically complex characters. So why is march 12th hitchcock day since it's not his birthday or day he

News; birthdays/events; if you could get an unlimited gift card...where would it be? (restaurant, clothing store, something else?); word of the day. News; 35% of seats at most pro sports are empty on any given game, if prices were reasonable, would you go...either to learn about the sport or just to get out?; game: Brad reads 80's lyrics; gen z is really getting into 'grandma hobbies'...what are these? News; do you belong to a bunch of groups/organizations? are there some that you've been in for a long time but have "outgrown"?; game: March Madness college basketball quiz; do you own a patent on something? or know someone who does? News; celebrity name anagrams...what can you make out of your name?; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national wash your nose day....not the outside--the inside! as in nasal flushing/irrigation. Our noses are the bedrock inlet to our eyes, ears, and lungs. This means that it's also the easiest nest location for bacteria and viruses. There are many ways to wash your nose: n

News; birthdays/events; when a project that should take 5-10 minutes takes 2 hours (Ashley story); word of the day. News; study of the biggest dating turn offs....but aren't these things turn offs to everyone?!?!; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; did you see the spring training exhibition game with the little boy who gave back the foul ball? News; game: battle of sexes part 1; game: battle of sexes part 2; do you always check your fast food order to make sure it's correct before you drive off? News; are you watching the Paralympic games?; do you have a 'go-to' party trick? something fun to bring energy to a boring party?; goodbye/fun facts....national ranch (dressing) day. The story of ranch dressing dates back several decades, to the late 1940s. In fact, the claim to the first creation of this strictly American condiment goes to a man named Steve Henson who originally thought of the concoction of buttermilk and herbs when he was working in Alaska. After moving to California and purchasing the Hidden Valley du

News; birthdays/events; we're all extra tired because we lost an hour of sleep...but what if our work/school days started later?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; HR managers reveal the most unusual questions people have asked in a job interview. News; when animals (birds, squirrels, cats, etc) end up in a sports event bad things can happen; do you "exaggerate" on your taxes?; it's one thing to trick your kids (sometimes) but do you think you could trick yourself to fall asleep? News; soccer has the most fans worldwide...but where does American football rank on the list...what about other sports?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national meatball day--a tasty and versitile comfort food. Most people may associate them with Italian cuisine but early recipes for meatballs are found in ancient Chinese, Arabic and Roman texts—and every culture seems to have their own version! Beef, pork, and veal are most popular, but they can be made with chicken, fish or even vegan. Meatballs are made b

News; birthdays/events; a customer in the UK was interested in buying an antique owl at a store...only to discover it was real!! have you ever been in a store where an animal got in?; word of the day. News; Ashley got invited to go to coffee and it turned out to not be for coffee....has this ever happened to you?; game: kids singing backup on famous songs; have you ever knocked over a display at a store and made a huge mess? News; do you customize ringtones for people in your phone list (Landman-Billy Bob Thornton); game: Brad reads the lyrics to songs Ashley can't place; could you tell the difference between slight hues in colors (for things like accent pillows etc) or do you even care? News; do you sleep with door open or closed?; game: harmonica songs; goodbye/fun facts....National Middle Name Pride Day --Middle names were born as a means to commemorate older, or often, dead family members, or godparents. However, some people don't know much about their middle names. This is the perfect day to ask our pare

News; birthdays/events; what do you think about mandating manners? should someone put out a list of 'common sense' things?; word of the day. News; women take notice when men are....and aren't well groomed. (list of things women notice); national grammar day...mistakes people make; game: mindtrap. News; have you seen something on sites like FB marketplace or OfferUp and it sparked your interest (Ashley sfa); would you watch/particpate in the "fish doorbell"?; game:  I should have known that. News; if your name (first, middle, or last) is Lyndon you can do this for free; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....national nametag day...We live in a world of well over seven billion people, meaning we are surrounded by individuals constantly. During World War II, branches of the U.S. military began putting external name tags on uniforms so that aircrew and soldiers could be quickly identified, and by the Korean War cloth name tapes with surnames had become a standard feature of many combat uniforms. In the mid‑2

News; birthdays/events; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; word of the day. News; latest survey of the lease and most fit states...(Colorado has fallen from first to fourth!); game: Brad reads the lyrics to songs Ashley can't place; Finance Buzz says there are some really risky places to give out your SS#...but what if they say you have to? News; pets have been shown to lower anxiety levels...they are on college campuses now---some employers are now allowing employees to bring their pets to work...would you bring yours if you could?;  game: cover songs on the banjo; most overrated careers. News; when you're the driver....how much do these things bother you? does it make a difference if it's family or friends in the car?; do you store these things in your garage?; goodbye/fun facts....national pound cake day..Made from the standard cake ingredients of butter, eggs, sugar, and flour, a pound cake lives up to its name as the equal ratio of all the ingredients...yes...a pound of each--so it's a bit of a h

News; birthdays/events; an airport psa that was a 'joke' is gaining traction as a serious subject...what's your take?; word of the day. News; game: word ladder; we talked last week about if you've ever been chased by a wild animal...funny follow up; from the "life isn't fair" file...how do you feel when you work so hard for something and others just seem to have success come to them? News; game: what kind of eyes trivia song; would you go skydiving or swim with sharks?  what's the most adventurous thing you've ever done?; if these things send you into a rage...you might be more stressed out than you realize (list) News; game: general trivia; most annoying sounds at work?; goodbye/fun facts....Caregiver Appreciation Day--Caregivers show up for others in ways that can be both practical and deeply personal: managing medications, offering mobility support, coordinating appointments, cooking meals, keeping someone company, and noticing small changes that can signal a bigger health issue. Being a caregiver is often

News; birthdays/events; do you stop and watch/listen to street performers?; word of the day. News; feedback fatigue....it's a catch 22; what does March have in store for us? (beside the Academy Awards); would you tailor your car dashboard to something custom? (Hyundai is offering a Pokemon themed infotainment system) News; interview with life coach Sidney Avalos; game: quiz; game: feud. News; game: calendar trivia; blue eyed people have these personality traits (A&B are both blue eyed); goodbye/fun facts....national banana cream pie day...Historians have traced back the origins of pie to the Neolithic Period, around 6000 B.C. It has been discovered that during this period, ancient Egyptians made a version of pies called 'galettes,' which were rustic free-form pies, made from oats, wheat, rye, and barley. The crust was filled with honey and the galettes were then baked over hot coals. In the 1700s, American women cemented the tradition of serving pies with every meal and as more settlers moved to other par

News; birthdays/events; list of funny lapses in common sense...what was your most recent "I can't believe it did that" moment?; word of the day. News; game: 3 word beverage descriptions; innocent things kids in school got in trouble for;"old" technology is the new 'in' trend...Ashley LOVES this!! News; game: song lyrics read by Brad; have you ever found an ancient artifact by accident? a guy in Israel just found a sword from the crusades!!; rude behaviors...how many will you admit to on this list? News; game: classic rock songs on the banjo; did you see that sinkhole in Omaha?;  goodbye/fun facts....Strawberries have grown in the wild for thousands of years, and it was the French who first brought this delicious red berry into their gardens for cultivation in the 14th century. Not long afterward, English Archbishop Thomas Wolsey created the winning combination of strawberries and cream for Henry VIII's court that so many people still enjoy today. However, the early species of strawberries were very different

News; birthdays/events; mistakes while getting dressed: leaving tags on clothes, wearing them inside out, 2 different colored shoes etc; word of the day. News; a new way to tell if a public bathroom stall is available; game: Brad reads 80's song lyrics; it's adorable watching babies fall asleep when they are eating...but what about adults? funny list of where grown ups have fallen asleep. News; funny or scary: would you control something in your neighbors house if you could? (Ashley had a friend that did something similar with garage clickers); game: 5 second rule; work habits that make you UNlikable! News; best french fries in America; game: 80's/90's trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Pistachio Day celebrates this popular nut which is native to the Middle East--cultivated some 9,000. Some historians have said that the famous hanging gardens of Babylon probably contained pistachio plants. In fact, pistachios are only one of two nuts that are actually mentioned in the Old Testament. By the 1st century AD t

News; birthdays/events; Max Greyserman made a hole in one...have you? know anyone who has?; word of the day. News; are you making a conscious choice to change the kinds of toys you're buying for your kids/grandkids? the NYC toy fair has taken note of this trend!; Buzzfeed list of "this will be funny someday" stories of things that totally ruined your day; game: 80's song lyrics read by Brad. News; Jack Hughes got 3 teeth knocked out during the gold medal hockey game (and he was wearing a mouthguard!_ have you ever gotten teeth knocked out or broken your nose playing sports?; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; rudest states in America; cringe-worthy names guy call ladies and names women like; goodbye/fun facts....Inconvenience Yourself Day invites people to choose a small, deliberate detours from comforts in your life to make life a little smoother for someone else. We live in a world where people are busy and more disconnected from each other --we usually operate on autopilot to do th

News; birthdays/events; punch the baby macacque; word of the day. News; game: everybody knows; IF you get a tax refund...should you split it evenly with your spouse...and can they do anything they want with it? (funny story); first we had staycations, then sleepcations...now paincations?!?! News; game: guess that lyric; do you know your 'diy' limits?; Brad's sfa fixing story. News; game: password; will you go into someone's purse or nightstand to get something for them if they ask? many people won't!; goodbye/fun facts....national trading card day... Before the internet and even before television, one amazing way that people connected over certain topics was through trading cards. Printed on cardstock and originally tucked into gum packages or cigarette packages...in fact, in 1909 The American Tobacco Company issues its T206 baseball card series, including the scarce Honus Wagner card, which later becomes one of the most famous and valuable trading cards. In 1933 The Goudey Gum Company releases one of the fir