Welcome to March 30th friends. We talk about smoking meat, BBQ suggestions, and our challenges.

Show Notes
This Day in History:  

• National Pencil Day
• National Doctor Day
• National Walk in the Park Day
• 1867 - Alaska Purchase (2 cents per acre)
• 1870 - All races are able to legally vote
• Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) Turns 70
• Erik Clapton' Birthday

Challenges Review:

BBQ Prep:

• Armadillo Egg
• Stuffed Pepper
• Smoked Chicken

Smoker Suggestions:

Eating Meat:

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Welcome to March 23rd. We talk about our favorite hobbies, game night suggestions, and our challenges.

Show Notes
This Day in History:  

• National Puppy Day
• National Chia Day
• National Near Miss Day
• 1903 - Wright Bros have an airplane patent
• 1775 Patrick Henry declares "give me freedom or give me death"
• O.K. becomes a thing (Oll Korrect) in 1839

Fitness Check:

Challenges Review:

Hobbies:
Answer Some Questions To See Which New Hobby You Should Try Out (buzzfeed.com)

Family Game Night:

3 Ways to Have a Successful Family Game Night - wikiHow

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Next Week's Challenge:

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Welcome to March 16th. We celebrate St. Paddys Day and talk projects. Yes, the projects we love and those we hate. Enjoy Green Day with your friends at Midlife Mumbo Jumbo!

Show Notes
This Day in History:  

• 1869 Hiram Revels, makes his first offical speach as the first African American in the Senate
• 1882, Red Cross becomes offical in the US
• 1992 Egypt declares independence from England
• National Panda Day
• National Artichoke Day

Irish Facts:

• 1962 Chicago first colored the river green
• Music recommendations: Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys 
• St. Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary
• Boston holds its first Irish Parade in 1737

Projects:

• Fences
• Shiplap 
• Gardens
• Furniture 
• Hanging TVs
• Cabin Property

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Ways to Build Self-Confidence

• Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
• Take Care of Your Body
• Practice Self-Compassion
• Use the Power of Positive Self-Talk
• Embrace Self-Doubt

5 Ways to Build Self-Confidence (verywellmind.com)

How To Give A Compliment 

• Find something you genuinely like about the person
• Compliment someone’s point of pride
• Say something that isn’t obvious
• Don’t compliment everyone the same exact way
• Focus on achievements more than physical traits
• Compliment generously, but not excessively

How to Give a Compliment: 13 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

Today is  March 9th and we talk hobbies. We deep dive into our favorite pastimes and share the best hobbies couples. Join us for a fun show!

Show Notes
This Day in History:  

• 1959 The Barbie Doll is introduced 
• 1931 Microscope is invented 
• 1776  Adam Smith releases "Wealth of the Nations"
• Rapper B.I.G. dies at the age 24
• National Meatball Day
• National Get Over It Day

Strange Hobbies:

Deep Dive:

• Pickleball
• Dutch Oven
• Hiking 
• Geocaching

Hobbies For Couples:

108 Best Hobbies for Couples - The only list you'll need! – Mantelligence

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Today is  March 2nd. Enjoy some fun facts, this day in history, and we talk hobbies! We discuss the advantages of hobbies and our favorite activities.

Show Notes
This Day in History:  

• 1904 - Dr. Seuss born in Springville
• 1933 King Kong debutes on the silver screen
• Daniel Craig's Birthday
• National Egg McMuffin Day
• National Old Stuff Day
• National Read Across America Day

The Hobby Advantage:

Sports Related Hobbies:

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Find Your Hobby

1. Find  & Transform what you truly enjoy Into a Hobby
2. Recollect Your Childhood Concerns what you love
3. Make a list all of your interest
4. Get Engaged and Fixed Time for your new hobby
5. Develop your Confidence level
6. Pick Something That Will Make You Forget About Your Day 
7. Select a hobby and make a Budget for it
8. Think Categorize, which you love to do

Best ways to Find a Hobby that you’ll love 2021 (selecthobby.com)

Today is  Feb 23th. Enjoy some fun facts, this day in history, and the final segment of FITNESS FEB!  We recap what we've learned,  talk weight loss, and discuss what's next in our fitness journey. Also, send us your fitness journey and win  an amazing Midlife Mumbo Jumbo Shirt.

Show Notes
This Day in History:  

• Emily Blunt turns 38 years old
• Josh Gad turns 40 years old
• 1954  - The polio vaccine is first released
• National Banana Bread Day
• National Dog Biscuit Day
• 2010 over 2/3s of the world owns a cell phone (4.6 Billion people)

Random Facts/Did you know?

Fitness Feb Recap

• Ryan loses 11 lbs
• Jeff loses 7 lbs

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5 Tips for Shopping Healthy

• Tip #1: Make a healthy grocery list of things to eat before you head to the grocery store
• Tip #2: Think about the future and your future goals while you’re shopping
• Tip #3: Grab a healthy snack for you (and your shopping buddies, if you have them!) to eat while shopping
• Tip #4: Look for lower calorie, nutrient-filled replacements of your favorite snacks, also called “food swaps”
• Tip #5: Load up on fruits and vegetables, and consider all of your options when it comes to buying them

5 Tips for Healthier Grocery Shopping | SBM - Society of Behavioral Medicine