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Episode 238: The Wishbone's Strange History, Holiday Survival Guide, Brilliant Gift Recommendations
Published 4 years, 1 month ago
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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 and 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: https://www.meijergardens.org/membership/ (Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park Family Membership)
Dan: Home Theater (you can do it well AND cheaper than you may think!)
https://www.amazon.com/YABER-V6-Bluetooth-Projector-1920×1080P/dp/B08HLLQV1J/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=yaber+projector+y6andqid=1636726622andqsid=144-1723617-6692443andsr=8-6andsres=B097R5N19G%2CB07Q2BV8LN%2CB096RRP5V7%2CB08HLLQV1J%2CB091Z622NW%2CB08BJB2K7L%2CB082F13J55%2CB09F9GB4Y6%2CB08P4MBK17%2CB07XKS5PQG%2CB07YBRGLGW%2CB07ZNSPZWX%2CB09FJMGT3F%2CB07MTCMHZX%2CB09CDNVSYK%2CB07R7BN2VCandsrpt=VIDEO_PROJECTOR (Yaber Projector)
https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Screen-Stand-100-inch/dp/B07BPY2T69/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=movie%2Bprojector%2Bscreenandqid=1636726787andsr=8-2-sponsandspLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOUJGMUIzR0lSRk1VJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODI3OTIzM0VXMFhMRVhPOVRPRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODcxMjM3MkZGUDFJV0lKQ0pQUCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWUandth=1 (Pop-up Screen)
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!
https://www.amazon.com/Ivy-Step-Tyrannosaurus-Stegosaurus-Prehistoric/dp/B07Q1G37WF/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=dinosaur+explorer+packandqid=1636641583andqsid=141-6270761-2009814andsr=8-5andsres=B07Q1G37WF%2CB07W8YKVMB%2CB01M4F9410%2CB07YQ844Y7%2CB006AJ9LL4%2CB07L9F1XMM%2CB08CDJL4BW%2CB07JFXMMKB%2CB008E37IIC%2CB07RLQTHTH%2CB01KJEOCDW%2CB07L9KWNQW%2CB07MQBPNQ5%2CB07BFC55YN%2CB07KGJYH43%2CB09BHWW4KJ%2CB091GCYVZC%2CB07Q6B4SHM%2CB08CJ3NDKN%2CB08X6QJMC2 (Explorer Pack)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W8YKVMB?pd_rd_i=B07W8YKVMBandpd_rd_w=Om4zeandpf_rd_p=7ea8e9d0-fed1-49e8-a002-f2d3f5cb151dandpd_rd_wg=stiJfandpf_rd_r=D6WSKXGNZ47HGMXNQFHAandpd_rd_r=8a8214f8-a18d-4233-9e32-417430e456a8 (Dino Egg Excavation Kit)
Dan: (Teens) https://mysteriouspackage.com (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.
https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Candy-Dagashi-Snacks-Gum/dp/B07CGPLXG9/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=Japanese+snack+boxandqid=1636641984andqsid=141-6270761-2009814andsr=8-10andsres=B096ZD7LXC%2CB07CXX4YCX%2CB01
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 and 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: https://www.meijergardens.org/membership/ (Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park Family Membership)
Dan: Home Theater (you can do it well AND cheaper than you may think!)
https://www.amazon.com/YABER-V6-Bluetooth-Projector-1920×1080P/dp/B08HLLQV1J/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=yaber+projector+y6andqid=1636726622andqsid=144-1723617-6692443andsr=8-6andsres=B097R5N19G%2CB07Q2BV8LN%2CB096RRP5V7%2CB08HLLQV1J%2CB091Z622NW%2CB08BJB2K7L%2CB082F13J55%2CB09F9GB4Y6%2CB08P4MBK17%2CB07XKS5PQG%2CB07YBRGLGW%2CB07ZNSPZWX%2CB09FJMGT3F%2CB07MTCMHZX%2CB09CDNVSYK%2CB07R7BN2VCandsrpt=VIDEO_PROJECTOR (Yaber Projector)
https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Screen-Stand-100-inch/dp/B07BPY2T69/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=movie%2Bprojector%2Bscreenandqid=1636726787andsr=8-2-sponsandspLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOUJGMUIzR0lSRk1VJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODI3OTIzM0VXMFhMRVhPOVRPRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODcxMjM3MkZGUDFJV0lKQ0pQUCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWUandth=1 (Pop-up Screen)
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!
https://www.amazon.com/Ivy-Step-Tyrannosaurus-Stegosaurus-Prehistoric/dp/B07Q1G37WF/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=dinosaur+explorer+packandqid=1636641583andqsid=141-6270761-2009814andsr=8-5andsres=B07Q1G37WF%2CB07W8YKVMB%2CB01M4F9410%2CB07YQ844Y7%2CB006AJ9LL4%2CB07L9F1XMM%2CB08CDJL4BW%2CB07JFXMMKB%2CB008E37IIC%2CB07RLQTHTH%2CB01KJEOCDW%2CB07L9KWNQW%2CB07MQBPNQ5%2CB07BFC55YN%2CB07KGJYH43%2CB09BHWW4KJ%2CB091GCYVZC%2CB07Q6B4SHM%2CB08CJ3NDKN%2CB08X6QJMC2 (Explorer Pack)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W8YKVMB?pd_rd_i=B07W8YKVMBandpd_rd_w=Om4zeandpf_rd_p=7ea8e9d0-fed1-49e8-a002-f2d3f5cb151dandpd_rd_wg=stiJfandpf_rd_r=D6WSKXGNZ47HGMXNQFHAandpd_rd_r=8a8214f8-a18d-4233-9e32-417430e456a8 (Dino Egg Excavation Kit)
Dan: (Teens) https://mysteriouspackage.com (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.
https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Candy-Dagashi-Snacks-Gum/dp/B07CGPLXG9/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=Japanese+snack+boxandqid=1636641984andqsid=141-6270761-2009814andsr=8-10andsres=B096ZD7LXC%2CB07CXX4YCX%2CB01