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As we reflect on our blessings, giving back, and feasting with our families this week, let's take a moment to recognize those who might not have anything to put on their table this year. Danielle Jensen, the Executive Assistant at the Community Basket of Idaho Falls, tells stories of people who have been helped from the food bank to turn their lives around. She also shares how you can get involved with the food bank or receive services.

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With the weather getting cold quickly, you might want to gear up for the bitter months ahead while you still can! Now there is still time to take action, but you might not know how. Sam Ellsworth is a personal assistant who helps people of all ages with easier living. He joins us to share a basic checklist to get your home, your garden, and yourself ready for winter!

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In honor of Veteran's Day listen to Veteran, Russell Davies, as he walks us through some of the difficult parts of his war journey and the reintegration back home. He shares how he channeled the stimulations from war into high adventure to help with PTSD symptoms and how he now help Veterans of all ages do the same.

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In honor of Native American Heritage Month and National Novel Writing Month, Author Sharon Lewis Koho shares the inspiration behind her two book series, "The Painting on the Pond" and "To Walk in His Moccasins." She shares how the Native American culture inspired her stories and in interlaced through her works as well as a few tips for other budding authors aspiring to write their own stories.

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You can have an epic costume this year without even having to dress up! You can create masterpieces with just face makeup and Hannah Nielson gives specific tips on how to create creepy and pretty looks. She covers things like DIY prosthetics 3D wounds, and glamour contouring. No need to spend a bunch of money! She gives budget friendly options you can find at a dollar store or nearby grocery store.

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This season is a time we reflect on gathering and relationships. You might love the idea of gathering but feel like you don't have anyone to gather with. You're not alone! We all need to bulk up our inner circles and create our own communities. Ana Rogers, Founder of "It Takes A Village," tells us how her organization helps women meet other women in Eastern Idaho. With more than 1,000 members you're bound to find your next best friend or group of women in your corner. She also shares resources for men to meet up and create relationships. If you know someone who would benefit from friendship (which is every one of us!), share this episode with them!

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Take a journey with Shane Wilker, the founder of The Shannon Wilker Foundation, as he takes us back to the day he found out his former wife was diagnosed with a terminal illness and the final moments he had with her. He shares not only the pain of loss, but the life lessons he learned along the way and the joy of moving forward. Also listen to how you can help the foundation and other families in the community suffering the financial burdens associated with cancer.

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Ever had the urge to make a little spooky film? Kody Newton from Newton to Newton Productions gives a few insights on how to get started and then get your films shown on the big screen. He also shares about his upcoming horror adventure feature, "2:59."

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You never know when an emergency situation will occur, so it is good to prepare for various situations before life becomes chaotic. September is a great time to reflect on your emergency preparedness because it's Emergency Preparedness Month! Join Rusty Kappel, owner of the Preparedness Store, as he gives us some specifics about how to prepare for common situations that happen in Idaho like power outages, getting snowed in, and touches on things like how to prep a car emergency kit and clean old bottles to store water, etc.

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Can you imagine watching your child grow and develop into a healthy and typical toddler , the joy of seeing each milestone and then one day getting the news that over thee next few years they’d lose all of those beautiful milestones, be back in diapers, lose their ability to talk, walk, and face a terminal illness? That is what one mother is facing. Jessika Torrans talks about her experience with a curious case of Benjamin Button in real life when her daughter was diagnosed with Sanfilippo disease and began regressing back to toddler and infant stages. She shares how to find control in uncontrollable situations and finding your own normal in abnormal situations. Listen to the end to hear how you can get involved in her "Bravery for Avery" race on September 30.