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Give a Little Bit

Today for Who Knew Wednesday we shared about MVNU Giving Day, a special giving day that took place today (the 12th).

You can learn more about this day by clicking here. All the funds raised today are going to help students who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. Every 20 donors unlocks $1,000 in matching funds. MVNU’s goal is to reach 500 donors. Once they reach that amount of donors they will receive $25,000 to help with this great cause.

We also shared about the Hartford Fair which is going on this week. You can learn more about it by clicking here.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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Christian Music G.O.A.T.?

For Who Knew Wednesday today I shared about some of my favorite Christian music albums of all time. Here’s my list (comment some of your favorites as well!):

4Him – The Basics of Life and The Message

Mercyme – Almost There, Spoken For, Coming Up to Breathe, All That is Within Me, and The Generous Mr. Lovewell

Casting Crowns – Lifesong, The Altar and The Door, and Until The Whole World Hears

Petra – Come and Join Us, More Power to Ya, Beat The System, This Means War!, On Fire, Beyond Belief, and Jekyll & Hyde

Whitecross – In the Kingdom, Triumphant Return, and Hammer and Nail

Stryper – Soldiers Under Command, To Hell with The Devil, and In God We Trust

Switchfoot – The Beautiful Letdown, Nothing is Sound, Oh! Gravity, and Hello Hurricane

Tobymac – Renovating Diverse City, Portable Sounds, Tonight, Eye On It, and This Is Not a Test

Downhere – Ending is Beginning

Big Daddy Weave – Love Come to Life

Britt Nicole – Gold

Francesca Battisteli – Hundred More Years

Royal Tailor – Black & White

Make sure to share with me some of your favorite Christian albums of all times!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

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Masking Up!

Today for Who Knew Wednesday we shared on the Knox County Fair and our Stay Safe with Big Blue giveaway.

We also shared more tips from the Who Knew Book, here’s what they were:

If you get nauseated every time you ride in a car, boat, or train, take some lemon wedges with you. Suck on them as you ride to relieve nausea.

In the peak of sore throat season, get a reprieve by gargling with this spicy mix: 1/3 cup tomato juice, 1/2 cup hot water, 5 drops pepper sauce. Gargle. It works even better if you gargle with lukewarm saltwater first. If you prefer sweet to salty, fill a shot glass with honey, then warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds on high. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, then drink.

If your eyes are itchy, try this quick fix to cut down on your misery: Rub a small amount of baby shampoo on your eyelids. It should reduce your symptoms dramatically.

If your children are prone to swimmer’s ear, a bacterial infection of the ear canal, take this precaution when they’ve been in the pool: Dab a solution of one part vinegar and five parts warm water into each ear three times a day. The vinegar will ward off bacteria and keep your kids’ ears pain-free.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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Cha…Cha…Cha…Changes!

Today we spent time going over the changes for this year’s ‘STAY SAFE WITH BIG BLUE‘ contest at the Knox County Fair.

Everything we discussed PLUS your link to sign up for the three age group prizes is right here!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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“I put it on vinyl.” – Lauren Daigle

On a special Throwback edition of Who Knew Wednesday we talked about old music mediums, including cassette tapes, a-tracks, and even records. Inspired mainly by that quote from Lauren Daigle’s new song ‘Still Rolling Stones’ where she says, “I put it on vinyl.”

We also shared some more Who Knew Tips from the Who Knew Book.

Here’s the tips:

To help relieve the itching rash caused by poison ivy, soak the affected area in a strong salt bath. Make sure the water is warm to fully get the itch out.

Believe it or not, you can help relieve arthritis pain with oatmeal. Just mix 2 cups oatmeal with 1 cup water, warm the mixture in the microwave, and apply to the affected area.

Nothing’s worse than a bad bout of nausea. Try this simple trick to help relieve your discomfort: Drink a little ginger ale, then chew a handful of crushed ice, and finally sniff a piece of black-and-white newspaper. It may seem like an old wives’ tale, but it works!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

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Balloons and prizes…

Today we shared more about ‘Stay Safe with Big Blue’ for Who Knew Wednesday and how you can win some sweet prizes from WNZR! Read
more about it by clicking here.

We also shared more Natural Remedies and First Aid from the Who Knew book.

Here’s the tips:

You put a Band-Aid on your finger to cover up a scratch, but you still have to go through your day full of hand-washing, child-bathing, and dishes-doing. To keep the bandage dry while you work, cover it with a non-inflated balloon–any color will do!

To remove hard calluses from your feet, try this old-fashioned but effective remedy: Grind a few aspirin tablets into a paste with equal parts lemon juice and water. Apply it to the calluses, then wrap your feet in a hot towel, cover in plastic bags, and stay off your feet for 30 minutes. When you unwrap your feet, the calluses will be soft and ready to be filled off with a nail file or pumice stone.

Believe it or not, meat tenderizer works wonders on all sorts of stings–bee, wasp, even jellyfish. That’s because it contains papain, which helps break down the proteins in venom. Make a paste with the tenderizer by adding a few drops of water at a time, then rub on the affected area.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

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Stay safe tips…and prizes!

Today we featured two main topics for Who Knew Wednesday…

The first – details on the summer ‘Stay Safe With Big Blue’ activities here at WNZR. We’ve got a contest through July 3rd and also video visits with some of our summer partners. You can sign up for the contest and watch the videos at the link below.

Find more information by clicking here!

Here are today’s tips from the Who Knew? book:

Toothpaste is a great household helper and it even comes in handy with burns. If you sustained a minor burn, cover it with white non-gel toothpaste to ease the pain and help it heal.

You can also soothe and help heal minor bruises and scrapes by using the inside of a banana peel to gently rub the injury. Treat as fast as possible to reduce bruising.

The ancient Egyptians relied on honey for cuts and burns long before antibiotics were around. Besides offering a soothing protective layer over minor wounds, the honey provides a natural antibiotic. Put a layer of pure honey on before a bandage.

Here’s a trick for splinters. Use vegetable oil! It softens the skin and helps the offending piece of wood slide back out. You can also put a drop of white glue over the splinter, let it dry, and then peel off the dried glue. The splinter will stick to the glue and come right out.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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Place 4 Grace update

On Wednesday’s show, Kandee Popham, Executive Director of Place 4 Grace, shared information about the ministry and their summer fundraiser called Overflow.

Hear the conversation with Rachel Rinehart by clicking here!

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Part 2 – Who Knew?

Today we shared more home remedy tips from the Who Knew? book from Bruce and Jeanne Lubin.

STRESS: Many people hold stress in the area between their eyebrows, and in time, vertical stress lines will develop there. When you feel your brow knit together with concentration or stress, take a moment to pinch the muscle there, working from the center of the brow along the brow line in each direction with a thumb and a bent forefinger.

SLEEP: If you’re having trouble sleeping, there’s an all-natural insomnia cure. At bedtime, drink a glass of water, then let a pinch of salt dissolve on your tongue. Just make sure the salt doesn’t touch the roof of your mouth. Studies show the combination of salt and water can induce a deep sleep. The essential oil lavender is also good for this.

CANKER SORES: Hydrogen peroxide can help reduce and relieve canker sores. Simply mix one part peroxide with one part water, then dab on any affected area several times a day…or swish around in your mouth for as long as possible. If you feel a canker sore coming on but it hasn’t erupted yet, hold a slice of fresh garlic to the spot for 10 minutes. It’ll make your breath stink, but it will also stop the sore from forming.

RICE HEAT? Here’s a tip for a homemade heating pad. Add uncooked long grain rice to a sock and tie it shut. Whenever you need a little heat after a long day, stick it in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes and you’ll have soothing warmth. You can also add a little scent to the pillow by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the rice.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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