Jacob Drummer from Drummer's Garden Center is our guest today. Jacob has grown up in his family's garden center and is studying Horticulture at the University of Minnesota. Jacob is sharing tips and insight to make your yard, garden and landscape look fantastic this growing season. With the expected forecast of hot and dry weather, we talk about how to prepare for a potential drought this summer.

How nutrition affects your sleep, specifically saturated fat and sugar. We're talking about the findings of a recent study this morning. As well as exploring why so many adults struggle with sleep issues.

In a completely unrelated topic, nude pickleball is apparently trending.... seems like something we should discuss on a Friday.

'A name, a name - the pressure of a name' - Kit Deluca, Pretty Woman

Can we all agree that the responsibility of naming another person is a lot of pressure? George came across a story about a woman (named Jessica) who just decided to change her name. That got us on the topic of our own names and the power of a person's name. From popular to unique - how your name shapes you.

Some people plan their summer family vacation months in advance - not us. Nope, we're wild like that. Living on the edge. It's June tomorrow and we haven't planned a thing (SEND HELP). Seriously though, summer really snuck up. So, with the dog days on the horizon we're sharing a list of popular road trip destinations. But really it's an excuse to fantasize about the trips we really want to take. Those trips are not 'kid-approved'. Who chooses the vacation destination in your home? Is it a joint effort? All about the kids? Mom and dad's choice?

Mike Drummer is our guest today on the podcast. Mike is the developer who has plans to bring MN Adult and Teen Challenge to Mankato at the former location of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. A public hearing on the zoning of that property is scheduled for Thursday, May 25th. This project has drawn a lot of public interest due to its location next to Loyola Catholic School. This interview is a good opportunity to learn more about plans for the development directly.

The summer travel season is here, what is your destination? We're talking about popular travel destinations and finding that diamond in the rough 'undiscovered' cities that are up and coming or maybe not even up and coming - yet. Like Asheville, North Carolina before it was trendy. Any suggestions?

You buy a cool gift for your kids. It's in a box a fraction of the size that the final product will be. *Some assembly required

Jess thrives with a good book of instructions. George is a 'glance and hope' kind of guy. We successfully built a driveway basketball hoop this weekend, we're sharing the experience and previewing some exciting guests coming up this week!

It's almost the 'unofficial' start of summer, are you feeling the growing pains that come with changing routines?