SEGMENT 1: Backing out of Color Mistakes
SEGMENTS 2 & 3: The Invention of the Telegraph
SEGMENT 4: Unique Accent Walls
Episode 243: The First Annual Christmas Special
SEGMENT 1: Family Traditions
SEGMENTS 2 & 3: Christmas Traditions from Around the World
In these segments, we explore a number of remarkably strange traditions, including a tradition from Spain that you almost have to hear to believe….
SEGMENT 4: Christmas Movie Debate
What’s the Best Christmas movie out there? Is Die Hard REALLY a Christmas film? How does “The Grinch” fare in our opinions? We dig into all of these weighty matters and more….
Episode 242: Mel Trotter Ministries, Last Minute Gifts, and the Christmas Contest Finale
SEGMENTS 1 and 2: Mel Trotter Ministries
In this segment we’re on the phone with Beth Fisher and Regina Dix from Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids, talking about the homelessness situation and what we can all do.
SEGMENT 3: Last Minute Gifts
Every year around this time, we sit down with Jeff Rietveld from Out of the Box Games, Toys, and Puzzles to get his take on the best games for the season. Here’s the 2021 list!
SEGMENT 4: Christmas Contest Finale
Today we dole out the last 4 clues in our Christmas Scavenger Hunt.
Episode 241: Flushing the Water Heater, Miracle Dryer Balls, Wood Staining Tips, and our 2021 Christmas Contest Hints!
SEGMENT 1: To Flush or Not to Flush
Flushing the hot water heater is a common recommendation when you peruse DIY forums. However . . . there are a couple things to consider before you jump into that seemingly simple DIY project.
SEGMENT 2: Miracle Dryer Balls
Hailey is dealing with a lot of static electricity at home–especially in the laundry. And she’s stumbled on a simple laundry room item that may help!
SEGMENT 3: Wood Staining Tips
As we discuss in the segment, stains are sensitive! And by that, we mean the final color of any particular on wood stain is determined by more than just the color of liquid stain. We talk about all the things to pay attention to for great results every time!
SEGMENT 4: Christmas Contest Hints
Our Christmas Scavenger Hunt is in full swing right now! On this segment, we talk about all the cool stuff you and your family can do at the Muskegon Luge Sports Adventure Park (previously the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex). We also dish out a few more hints so you can enter our contest without having to travel!
Episode 239: Surfactant Leaching, Home Owner Resources from Home Repair Services
SEGMENT 1: Surfactant Leaching
Surfactant leaching is a somewhat common issue in newly painted bathrooms with high humidity. It can look TERRIBLE on your walls . . . but it’s easy to take care of!
SEGMENTS 2-4: Home Owner Resources with Home Repair Services
Home Repair Services is an organization in Kent County that we feel everyone needs to know about! We’ll do our best as we spend three segments talking with Executive Director, Joel Ruiter.
Episode 238: The Wishbone’s Strange History, Holiday Survival Guide, Brilliant Gift Recommendations
SEGMENT 1: The Wishbone’s Strange History
We all know the Thanksgiving tradition of two people pulling apart the wishbone to see who gets the wish . . . but do you know where this strange tradition comes from? Tune in to find out!
SEGMENT 2: Holiday Survival Guide
Whether you’re a person who enjoys big Holiday gatherings or not, they can be a little stressful. We put together a Holiday Survival Gide that is sure to make family gatherings more enjoyable for both hosts and guests.
SEGMENTS 3 & 4: Brilliant Gift Recommendations
This is our 5th Annual Gift Guide and Dan is trying desperately to “win”. Sadly, he comes up short again . . . .
Gifts for the Whole Family
Hailey: Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park Family Membership
Dan: Home Theater (you can do it well AND cheaper than you may think!)
Gifts for Kids and Teens
Hailey: (Kids) Dinosaur Explorer Gift set. But it’s not just the set . . . get other related items and create a world!
Dan: (Teens) A Mysterious Package Experience. You’ll receive a package (or multiples) in the mail and within, you’ll find letters, documents, artifacts and more that tell an unfolding story or mystery that you are challenged to solve!
Gifts for the Hard-To-Buy-For Person
Hailey: Snacks from around the world! Pick a country and receive a package of their favorite snacks.
Dan: An Audible Subscription. Give the gift of books on audio. Yes, it’s a digital gift and no it doesn’t have a lot of flair . . . but it does have “staying power”! This is the kind of gift that will likely be used ALL year long. Personally, I’ve listened to over 27 books in the last year . . . some of which (Anna Karenina, I’m looking at you) I don’t think I’d have made it through if I was reading on my own . . . .
Gifts for Adults
Hailey: The gift they ALWAYS wanted as a child. Hailey goes for the nostalgia factor here and suggests finding a fun gift someone always wanted but never received. Her example is the famous (perhaps infamous) Red Ryder BB gun!
Dan: A membership (or several-month pass) to a gym. YES, I know this is an incredibly difficult gift to give. You have to be smart, suave, and tactful because nothing could say, “hey, you’re not exactly good enough as you are . . . why not try this?” quite like a gym membership. So maybe it’s a gift you give yourself! But still, as we head into winter, getting out and exercising can really make you feel a lot better!
A Unique Gift
Hailey: A Float Tank experience at PHLOT in Grand Rapids. It’s a sensory-depravation experience and Hailey claims it’s the most relaxing experience she’s ever had! Also, it’s remarkably good for people with chronic pain. So if you can get past the idea of spending an hour alone in the silent dark . . . this might be for you!
Dan: An Escape Room experience. We’ve talked about them on the show before . . . but escape rooms are just a TON of fun! You can find them in Grand Rapids, Holland, and at our favorite spot in Zeeland: Out of the Box Games, Toys, and Puzzles!