news birthdays/events have you ever purchased an item you saw on a social media feed? word of the day news greece is introducing a new "work week"  game: slogan game what do you think of kids couture? news what the new "dream home" looks like game:  movies trivia would you pay an additional fee to eat al fresco? news ways you've injured yourself game: name the band by the members goodbye/fun facts....national graham crakcer day. When Sylvester Graham first invented the slightly sweetened cracker, he intended it as a health food. In the early 1800s, the Presbyterian minister developed the cracker as part of his "Graham Diet" program. They were made from whole wheat graham flour with added bran and wheat germs. He believed his snack would curb sinful cravings.  By 1925, the National Biscuit Company (which would later become Nabisco) began making Honey Graham Crackers. today they come in a variety of flavors including honey, cinnamon, and chocolate. They also come in smaller bite-size snacks and fun shapes....and they're a summer staple for s'mores!

news birthdays/events most embarrassing thing that happened to you as a kid word of the day news most and least liked vegetables if you bought something at a garage sale and found money..would you keep it? game: patriotic songs news tipflation is exhausting! but bankrate survey says you should still tip these people. facts about 4th of july game: word ladder news game: us trivia do you pretend like you're a chef on a cooking show when you make meals? goodbye/fun facts....Jackfruit Day...a unique and versatile fruit known for its large size and sweet flavor. the jackfruit is tropical fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.  it's known as a popular meat substitute for people adhering to a plant-based diet. Jackfruit can be found in jams, pickles, ice creams, desserts.  you can prepare them yourself...but it's quite a multi-step process...they do take a bit of practice to figure out...or you can buy them canned at stores like trader joe's or online at amazon.  Some supermarkets also sell frozen jackfruit...and they're low calorie and packed with nutrients like vitamin c, fiber, protein and minerals.

news birthdays/events family in the u.k. made a $10,000 mistake word of the day news a.i. can keep people from yelling at you over the phone...sort of game: geneva read song lyrics  would you book a vacation based on your sign? news digital clutter control game: redneck trivia...vocab quiz a fun/funny look at america (since july 4 is tomorrow) news is your bbq like your treadmill? game: which tv sound effect is this? goodbye/fun facts....National Eat Beans Day....celebrates the bean vegetable in all sizes, shapes, and colors. beans are not strictly classified as ‘veggies’ either since legumes by definition are any seeds or fruits that grow within pods or the edible pods themselves, which grow on leguminous plants (i.e. those belonging to the pea family)....they date back to the early seventh millennium BCE, making them one of the longest-cultivated plants. The top nine healthiest beans/legumes to eat are — chickpeas, lentils, peas, kidney beans, black beans, soybeans, pinto beans, navy beans, and peanuts. 

news birthdays/events has your bedtime stayed mostly the same? word of the day news game: one minute mysteries maximize your day and double your productivity in less than 5 minutes a day a new trend on airplanes...could you do it? (brad could...ashley not so much) news game: mind the gap part 1 game: mind the gap part 2 famous actors who got fired and replaced in the middle of filming news how do you get out of doing chores? funny/interesting/dumb ways you've made money goodbye/fun facts....Made in the USA Day. The day is observed just before Independence Day when patriotic feelings are at an all-time high. the day encourages the manufacturing of goods in America and customers to choose these goods instead of those that are imported from elsewhere. The labels on products that signify the country of origin are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). While these labels are mandatory for imported goods, only some products made in America — for example, automobiles, furs, textiles, and wool — must have the labels. But what exactly makes a product eligible for the ‘Made in the USA’ stamp? Well, when “all or virtually all” of the product is made in the United States, the brand can ask for a ‘Made in the USA’ label and the product becomes ‘American-made.’ This tag is also dependent on how the product is advertised, promoted, or otherwise labeled.  authenticity50.com is a website with lists of things made here in the U.S. and the rodongroup.com has a similar list

news birthdays/events if you could use a.i. for your job...would you? word of the day news what olympic events are americans most looking forward to watching? game: quiz game: feud news would you (or have you) ever buy something off a government auction website calendar trivia buzzfeed...ways to keep cool this summer news brad's pizza story ways to lose weight from men's health goodbye/fun facts....National Gingersnap Day..the delicious sweet and savory treat. Gingersnaps are cookies made with brown sugar, and an assortment of spices like cloves, ginger, and cinnamon. They are the perfect accompaniment to a lightly brewed cup of tea. they are known as ‘ginger nut’ in Australia, New Zealand and in the United Kingdom because of how tough they are and how slow they are to disintegrate in tea...of course in America, we call them gingersnaps. Ginger has been around since 500 bc when it was used as medicine in Ancient China and India. gingersnaps were invented by German monks around 1296, using the word "snappen" as the description of the delicious treat...and then they didn't seem to be available again until the early 1800s, where records indicate Dutch colonists were making them regularly. 

news birthdays/events fun items for your "summer" backyard word of the day news game: pyramid have you ever wanted to call a consultant in to help you do something? do you wear sunglasses every day? news game: slogan game do you like "condiment combinations" i.e. mayoracha nike has shoes that massage your feet! news game: tv show intros by description fireworks safety goodbye/fun facts....National Paul Bunyan Day...we fondly remember the tales of the big blue ox and a mighty lumberjack! Described as a giant and a lumberjack of unusual skill, Paul Bunyan is one of the most famous North American folklore heroes. The character of Paul Bunyan originated in the oral tradition of North American loggers dating back to the mid-1800s. One Paul Bunyan legend claims it took five storks to carry him as a newborn....Some believe Bunyan was based on a French-Canadian logger named Fabian ‘Joe’ Fournier, who moved to Michigan after the American Civil War. He was strongly built with giant hands and was well above six feet in height. Paul Bunyan was later popularized by freelance writer and in a 1916 promotional pamphlet for the Red River Lumber Company who was looking for a face for the advertising campaign. 

news birthdays/events are your coworkers rude? word of the day news most subborn dog breeds would you have "awake" surgery? game: 3 word description actors news movie cliches that almost never happen in real life would you ever put a note on your neighbors' car? game: celebrity voice overs news game: general trivia foods that are aging to your skin goodbye/fun facts....National Onion Day...Whether we choose a sweet, white, red, or the ever-favorite yellow, we count on the onion to enhance the flavor of our savory recipes. this cooking powerhouse is packed with flavor and very few calories, it's also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. and even though they might make you cry when you cut them...According to recent research, consuming onions also helps the body fight colorectal cancer and breast cancer, as well as heart disease and diabetes. to reduce the tears, chill the onion: Refrigerate the onion for 30 minutes or freeze it for 10–15 minutes before cutting. The cold prevents the enzyme that causes tears from being released into the air. 

news birthdays/events what are not willing to give up? word of the day news when you check out of a store...do you like to get out quickly or have a conversation with the cashier/teller? game: I should have known that transit rules...no yodeling! news if you want to save money...use the $1 rule game: everybody knows products that are marked up 200%-1300% news if you had to #hashtag your life...what best describes it? game: backwards song game goodbye/fun facts....national coconut day....one of the foods that the entire product can be used for something!  Coconut oil alone falls into the superfood category. We use the whole coconut in many different forms for our bodies and everyday cooking. From shredded coconut to milk, cream, water, and oil, each provides essential nutrients and flavor. Its anti-viral and anti-microbial properties are notable as well. the husk and shells can be used as a potting medium, carbon filtration, charcoal, bio-fuel, and even organic cat litter. The coconut’s adorable name has an interesting origin. As portrayed in many cartoons and children’s illustrations, there are three indentations on the surface of a coconut, which resemble a human face. Ancient Iberian folklore tells us that when the Portuguese and Spanish explorers saw these indentations, it reminded them of the bogeyman or a similar entity. The mythical character from stories of their native lands was called ‘Coco,’ and so, the word ‘coconut’ was born. 

news birthdays/events parental summer burnout word of the day news game: name that song in 1 second why should you go for a walk...in the sand what's your summer personality?  (do you love or hate the summer) news game: celebrity voice overs former rich kids...and when they realized their lives weren't normal (buzzfeed) does your comfort food change during the summer? news game: christmas outburst travel scams are up....way up.   goodbye/fun facts....National Strawberry Parfait Day....because it's peak strawberry season. Parfait is French for perfect. The traditional parfait is a dessert of ice cream or frozen custard layered with fruit and whipped cream in a tall stemmed glass.....but they are so versatile...you can make them with just about anything...including yogurt and strawberries....which makes it the perfect refreshing and healthy summertime snack! Strawberries are rich in vitamins, minerals, and folic acid, amongst many other things. Choose berries that have a bright red color, a natural shine and fresh looking green caps.... Strawberries should always be refrigerated and kept dry until just before serving. 

news birthdays/events do you want the most amount of info available before you make a decision? word of the day news have you been in your neighbors' homes? if an heiress let you give away some of her money...what would you do with it? cheap summer ideas to keep kids busy news game: quiz game: feud would you let a stranger pic your profile pic (or your dl pic...or any other picture?) news game: calendar trivia do you use your "inside voice" as often as you should? goodbye/fun facts....Swim a Lap Day... the ultimate antidote to the classic summer conundrum — how do I work out without working up a sweat and stay cool at the same time? we're just about a month away from the olympics...where will get to see lots and lots of swimming. swimming itself can be traced back several thousand years, to the ancient Greeks and Romans. These civilizations built beautiful artificial pools for training athletes, conducting military exercises and just for relaxing. but it was until England, in the 1800s, that swimming first became a competitive sport...and it was during the 1896 Olympic Games, held in Athens, that swimming events were first added to the Olympics. swimming is great for your health and fitness. Not only is it a whole-body workout, but it’s also easy on your joints and not as strenuous as other forms of cardio, so almost anyone can do it. 

news birthdays/events is your house 'backyard ready' for summer? word of the day news game: slogan game would it help you if your computer kept your emotions in check during the day? does $9.99 make you think you're getting a deal...because $10 is too much? news game: outburst what's the least expensive thing you've purchased that has made the biggest impact 10 things that make us smile news game: movies trivia game experts say our rooms should be cold for optimal sleep... goodbye/fun facts....this week has been America The Beautiful Week. It’s a special time to appreciate the song “America the Beautiful” and to honor our love for this country...to reflect on the natural beauty and patriotic spirit that defines America. although it never became our national anthem...Katharine Lee Bates, wrote 'america the beautiful' when she was inspired by the stunning views from Pikes Peak, in 1893. Her words and Samuel A. Ward’s melody crystallized into the song we cherish today.

news birthdays/events we all seem to be impatient when we're in a line...but what if YOU are the reason for the hold up? word of the day news are our standards too high or does good service just not exist? lazy (but possibly genius) hacks game: slogan game news things we want...but when we get it...we aren't prepared gas or charcoal...the great debate game: actors who sing news activities adults are 'embarassed' to learn game: 5 second rule goodbye/fun facts....national fish n chips day. it commemorates this fundamental meal of the working class throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. In the late 1800s, trawl fishing became a major part of the economic industry in the North Sea. This resulted in the growing availability of fresh fish in areas further inland in the British Isles, especially within the cities. Anyone who understands economics knows that ‘easily available’ means ‘cheaper to get your hands on’...it was cheap, very filling and highly caloric food which created an excellent foundation for a working class that held incredibly physically demanding jobs throughout the late 19th century.  throughout the 20th century the popularity grew and in the 1970's and 80's...the u.s. had many regional chippy shops and several national chains like arthur treacher's and long john silver's.

news birthdays/events does the name of a company matter?  would you buy things at 'sound of music' or 'best buy'? word of the day news do you still love "kids food" game: pop go the decades 1 if you enjoy food and/or drink flights...hvr has a treat for you! news the latest science on aging game: pop go the decades 2 cicada cocktails? news do you keep different clothes sizes? game: pop go the decades 3 goodbye/fun facts....When it comes to combining flavor and plant power...look no further than National Veggie Burger Day!  Packed with flavor, protein, and nutrients, veggie burgers show up at backyard barbecues, tailgate parties, and on the menus of high-class restaurants. As an alternative to burgers made from meat, veggie burgers are a great way to get those 5 servings of vegetables in! One early cultural reference to veggie burgers was shortly after the end of World War II, in a 1948 radio drama series called Let George Do It, where a character speaks about veggie burgers made of nuts and legumes. today more and more fast food restaurants offer a veggie burger option...and if you've never tried one...you might be surprised how much you like it!