Idea Exchange: September 10th – September 14th

Monday, September 10th:

THE BUG WHO THOUGHT HE LOST HIS BUZZ:WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE BIG, BAD BEAST STINGS, Kristen Barnett

Watt’s Bugging You? Series: At Watt’s Bugging You, we have a BUG mission to touch children’s and parent’s lives. Our series of children’s books and products are aimed at helping parents talk through real life scenarios (terminal illness, death, adoption, disabilities, etc.) with their young children (2-6 yrs. old) using faith messages, children’s language, and children’s characters (Bugs). For this first book: Bugsy, the bee, no longer feels his buzz, so, he goes to the hospital to see what is the matter. When he gets examined by Doc Fuzz, he soon learns he has the Big Bad Beast. Like many bees, he begins asking God the tough questions such as why. Luckily God is by his side to support Bugsy through the journey. Read the “Bug Who Thought He Lost His Buzz” to talk to your own little bee about being diagnosed with a terminal illness and then follow the activities at the front of the book and on the web site (http: //www.wattsbuggingyou.com) to continue talking to God what it means for your family.

TODAY IS: Hot Dog, National Bosses and Swap ideas

We talked about September holidays and found a couple of MR FOOD recipes for a listener. Recipes: Berry, Peach or Apple Dumplings, Company Fancy Chicken Wraps (MR FOOD) Best Ever Noodle Pudding (MR FOOD), Tomato PIe, which I’ve made a couple of times and can’t get enough of! The recipe came from teammate Amy Brandt.

 

Tuesday, September 11th:

COME TO THE LAKE, Anne Goddwin

Immerse yourself in simple lake traditions cured over time in an authentic 1920s Wisconsin Lake Cottage. If you’ve ever stayed at a cottage for a week, a day or a summer, you’ll want to relive those memories with this book. Also lots of great recipes!

TODAY IS: Hot Cross Buns, Make Your Bed, Libraries, Patriot Day-9/11

We talked about 9/11 and what happened 17 years ago; hot cross buns, whether or not you should make your bed each day, September skies-which planets to look for and what you’ll see; and growing herbs inside. Recipes: Spicy Garlic Asiago Angel Hair Pasta, and Tomato Pesto French Bread Pizza.

 

Wednesday, September 12th:

THE SONGAMINUTE MAN, Simon McDermott

A powerful and emotional memoir about family and memory from the father-son singing sensation whose heartwarming carpool karaoke video took social media by storm.
At first, Simon’s beloved father, Ted, suffered sudden bad moods and forgetfulness. Then the diagnosis: Alzheimer’s.
Ted was disappearing from the family, but Simon wanted to hold on to him. While music could bring him back temporarily—the video of the two of them singing along to Ted’s favorite song was a hit around the world—Ted could no longer tell his story.
This is that story.

10:30-11AM GARDEN DOCTOR PROGRAM with DICK ZONDAG, JUNG’S GARDEN CENTER

TODAY IS: Chocolate Milk Shake, Video Games, National Policewoman Day

We talked about Chocolate Milkshakes, and Hurricane Florence. Recipes shared: Cheesy Spaghetti Pie (using leftovers), Spiced Banana Brown Bread and Banana Bread French Toast-using the leftover bread to make a decadent breakfast/brunch dish, from the NOW AND AGAIN cookbook and Tomato And Bacon Egg Muffins.

 

Thursday, September 13th:

THE LOCAL DISH: FEATURING BILL LEISSES, of BEAVER DAM PIGGLY WIGGLY and CHEF CHANSE, of ENTREES BY CHEF CHANSE

TODAY IS: National Peanut, Positive Thinking, Star Spangled Banner and Uncle Sam’s birthday

CHECK OUT THE LOCAL DISH VIDEO BY CLICKING ON THE VIDEO BUTTON TO SEE WHO WON THE COOK OFF CHALLENGE!

 

Friday, September 14th:

TODAY IS: Cream-filled Donut Day, Pet Memorial and the Walton’s TV show debuted on this date in 1972. Recipes shared: High Fiber High Protein Breakfast Bars, Mountain Apple Cobbler, Swiss Vegetable Medley and Low-Carb Bacon Spinach Egg Cups