news birthdays/events Happy birthday Taylor - voicemail secret santa gifts word of the day news ashley's puppy found a turtle! game: country/pop 1 second crossover this year's list of most and least healthy states news ways to make your home feel luxurious not only for the holidays but year round game: $5 trivia songs that make you cry news signs you need more sleep have you done something you don't remember...like seeing a movie goodbye/fun facts....national chocolate cupcake day...some sources say it's today...some say it's tomorrow...but either way. Cupcakes can be traced back to 1796 when a recipe notation of "a cake to be baked in small cups" was written in American Cookery, by Amelia Simmons. Bakers initially baked their cupcakes in heavy pottery cups....but today there are so many choices: individual ramekins, small coffee mugs, large teacups, muffin pans, paper or silicone liners.  And you can jazz up the chocolate flavor too...chocolate mint, chocolate orange, double or triple chocolagte...or watch The Food Network reality-based competition show, Cupcake Wars has a million ideas too!  

news birthdays/events should taylor swift disguise herself if she's going to go to NFL games? word of the day news game: quiz game: feud how much does it cost you to go to work everyday? news funny book club story things you need for an ergonomic workspace game: 6 year old trivia news what's the most immature thing you've done recently?  stick you tongue out? could you do the OMAD diet? goodbye/fun facts....National Department Store Day...Trade can be defined as the process of exchange of goods or services for other goods, services, or money. Initially, under the barter system, goods were exchanged for other goods. Luxury goods like spices, textiles, precious metals, etc., were among the first traded ones. This trade evolved and shaped the modern world that we know today.  Primitive shops and trade centers can be traced as far as 7500 B.C. but the early forms of department stores only started to appear during the 19th century in France. By 1818, Brooks Brothers established the first apparel retail business in America.  While department stores are on the declineLearn more about department store history.  Many shoppers couple the advantages of comparison shopping online catalogs, then visit their department store for the real-feel decision. Watch documentaries such as The Store or Secrets of Selfridges.

news birthdays/events listener feedback break word of the day news game: everybody knows friday the 13th...'fun facts' would you like to erase your digital footprint news game: password things you shouldn't keep in your car holiday items to declutter news game: mindtrap diy halloween costumes goodbye/fun facts....train your brain day...Exercising the brain is important. Routine activities don't keep the mind sharp...and even though it's not technically a muscle...you need to strenghten and exercise your brain! many studies have shown that people can become ill or well by using their minds.  Reading, word puzzles, number games, brainteasers, trivia games, riddles, and word games are all good activities to “work out” your mind and develop your cognitive skills. Even simply learning something new is a beneficial “workout” for everyone’s brain..or switch up your routine...drive a different way to work...

news birthdays/events when you were growing up...what was your go-to candy bar? is it the same now? word of the day news foods we miss from the 70's and 80's (discontinued) do you keep spare change for a rainy day? game: prison commissary price is right news would you remove any holiday decor because your neighbor didn't like it? how can you get your kids to focus on homework game: guess the tv show news how much are you willing to spend on a tree this year? game: what year was it? goodbye/fun facts....farmers day...2 things we couldn't live without...bees and farmers!!  The profession of farming began around 12,000 years ago with the domestication of livestock as hunter/gatherers settled down and started to plant their own food.  it's backbreaking work...only 1.3% percent of the U.S. labor force made up by ranchers....so all those fruits and vegetables and meats and eggs and milk and grain etc you see in the grocery store...came from a farm. One of the best ways to thank a farmer is with your wallet. Head to a farmer’s market...which began in in Los Angeles as a way for farmers and merchants can sell their wares from permanent stalls.

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natural painkillers that work (health magazine)
game: what guitar intro is this
do you go to dr. proactively or reactively?
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tips for people who hate having to go to lots of holiday parties (work etc)
game: fast food restaurant slogans
how close is too close when it comes to family living near you?
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are you 'over responsible'?
have you ever talked to your ai device because you're bored or lonely?
goodbye/fun facts....National Spread Joy Day is an opportunity to shift the tone of our lives from negativity to joy. The objective is to make each other happy. The day was initiated in response to the escalating negative thinking and hatred observed on social media...in 1880 Women's social groups start conducting social gatherings known as 'Happy Hour Club'...so today's 'happy hour' started from those get togethers...every day, there are pleasant and wonderful things happening around the world....even in the face of tragedy.  Finding a way to make it better for our fellow man....and be kind to yourself...it will make it easier to be kind to others.

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what have you spilled in your car
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game: kiss trivia
pumpkin carving contest
how do you feel about littering with food...even if it's encouraged?
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game: general trivia
kitchen items/gadgets to make holiday cooking sooooo much easier
best halloween couples costume ideas
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game: is ashley as smart as 5th grader
fall/cold weather fashion (what's in and what's out)
goodbye/fun facts....With holiday dessert buffets coming up soon, National Cake Decorating Day is the perfect time to practice your technique! whether you're a beginner or a creative artist who elevates cake design to another level....keep in mind Many professional cake decorators started their careers as hobbyists.  cake decorating seems to have started in the late 1500s, cakes molded into shapes and decorated with almond paste (similar to today’s marzipan) began to appear at extravagant banquets of the wealthy. but you don’t need a holiday or a fancy banquet as an excuse to decorate a cake. and for that matter, you don't need a full-size cake. Mini cakes, cupcakes, and cookies are all perfect little blank canvases to fill with your artistic vision

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the average american loses 3 forks a year...do you have a full set of silverware?  glasses? plates?
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6 year old trivia
fun fall products
questions that lead to better conversations (kids, s/o, co-workers)
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how often do kids from other neighborhoods trick or treat in your 'hood...and/or do you take your kids somewhere else?
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when was the last time you locked yourself out of the house and how did you get in?
goodbye/fun facts....National Kick Butt Day is observed annually on the second Monday in October. This is a day to give yourself a kick in the seat of the pants.  The day aims to motivate marketers, advertisers and those in the business world to work smarter and harder toward their goals. Not all goals have to be lofty. 

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what's your typical driving style (seat/hand position) etc
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game: geneva read lyrics
 how much are you willing to spend on a halloween costume
favorite "super tight budget" family meals
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game: getting to know you questions
have you already started hearing christmas music in the stores?
the new/millennial 'status symbol'...ashley tried this...didn't go so well
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game: everybody knows
jammed parking lots are one of our biggest holiday pet peeves...how do you avoid this?
goodbye/fun facts....national noodle day.   Can you believe that noodles have been around for over 4,000 years? Noodles are popular all over the world and range in shape from flat, to round, to twisted, to sheets, to tubes, and many more.  They can be made from rice, buckwheat, wheat, with or without eggs and even now from zucchini.  Noodles were invented in China in 2000 BC..when little bits of bread dough were thrown into a wok of boiling water. by the 1200's noodles become popular in Europe, especially Italy.  Because of its convenience, instant ramen was initially 6 times as expensive as fresh noodles....but today At 13 cents per package, it would only cost about $140 a year to eat ramen noodles for every meal.

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how do you define "popular"...were you popular?
game: what film was it?
what's the hardest thing you've successfully done from watching a youtube video
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it's nice to get free stuff on your birthday..but how far are you willing to drive to get something for free?
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life advice...in 3 words
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unique/functional items for your home that you could also give as gifts this holiday season...buzzfeed
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goodbye/fun facts....National Coaches Day honors the men and women who inspire us to work harder and do our best...Across the country in every community, a coach organizes teams, plans practices and training...they also pinpoint areas for improvement and supply guidance. Every sport or competition requires a leader. Coaches represent leadership, mentors, and inspiration. Often, a coach's words will echo through an athlete's mind for years to come.  and there are many types of coaches besides sports...financial coaches, life coaches, health and educational coaches.  surround yourself with those that inspire you!

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what would you put in an advent calendar besides chocolate?
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what's the best part of this time of year for you?
how to throw a good party
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when you have spare time...will you wander around a store or just sit in your car?
the internet addiction spectrum...where do you fall?
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new words in the m/w dictionary
game: cw mccall 'convoy' trivia
goodbye/fun facts....National Improve Your Office Day...when we declutter and make our workspace more productive.  The medieval monks created the first workplace in the 15th century. The “scriptorium” was a cubicle-style desk made for copying manuscripts...The 20th century ushered in an era that revolutionized the office into how we know it today. The workplace went through several iterations, from open plan office, to the much-hated cubicle farm offices, business centers, coworking spaces, and finally, remote work.  If you have been procrastinating clearing out your desk...today is the day!  remove every item from your desk and clean every surface, including your computer ...like you're moving out...and only bring back in what you want/need.