MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Pouring Extra Water Into A Toilet Causes It To Flush

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Pouring Extra Water Into A Toilet Causes It To Flush

If you’ve ever been stuck at home in the midst of a water outage, then you’ve most likely had to find the biggest pot, bowl, bucket, or other container that you could get your hands on in order to answer nature’s call as normally as possible. Did you notice, though, that pouring a large quantity…

Who wants free donuts?

Who wants free donuts?

Anyone who gets a COVID-19 vaccination is getting a sweet treat from Krispy Kreme! The donut chain says anyone with A valid COVID vaccination card can snag a free Original Glazed donut just by showing proof of the shots.  The offer’s good every day for the rest of the year!  That means get vaccinated and…

Wake Up Crew- March 22, 2021

Wake Up Crew- March 22, 2021

Weekend fun, Tom says Katie’s belly is HUGE, Birthdays, Ridiculous news, Dianah’s son’s new car, Tom lives up to his March Madness bet…and more!

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: The Real Reason For Black Stripes On School Buses

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: The Real Reason For Black Stripes On School Buses

There’s no denying that the color combo of black & yellow make is eye-catching. I mean, just think of bees, caution tape, Stanley tools…lots more. But the black stripes on yellow school buses aren’t just for aesthetics. Those black stripes that run along the sides & back of the school bus are actually metal “rub…

{Katie’s Baby Blog} Sprinkle at Work!!

{Katie’s Baby Blog} Sprinkle at Work!!

My co-workers threw me a surprise sprinkle this week!!! It was a pink St. Patrick’s Day gathering 🙂 I had no clue they were planning the event and went into a meeting, while they decorated the conference room and put up pink balloons, signs, and cute baby decorations. When I got out of my meeting–I…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How Warm Is “Lukewarm”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How Warm Is “Lukewarm”?

The term “lukewarm” is used commonly to mean “somewhere between hot & cold”. But, there are certain times that call for a more specific place on the thermometer, such as when you’re baking bread, bathing a baby, or having breakfast with Goldilocks. But, how warm is lukewarm really? It depends, really. It was in the…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Pinch Non-Green-Wearers On St. Patrick’s Day?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Pinch Non-Green-Wearers On St. Patrick’s Day?

You probably hear it all day the day before & likely see it happen on the day, itself: if you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s day, you get pinched by your friends & family. But, have you ever actually questioned the whole St. Patrick’s Day pinching rule? Is it an ancient cultural practice passed…