Rock & Worship Roadshow Grand Prize winner scores big

Our Rock and Worship Roadshow Contest Grand Prize Winner, Sue McAlister with her daughter, had a great time challenging MercyMe at Wii bowling. MercyMe guitar player, Mike Scheuchzer declared that it was the best game they had during the tour. Smile FM is hoping to post video footage shortly. Sue also received reserved VIP seats, 2 Smile FM t-shirts, a MercyMe complete collection and a autographed bowling pin. Smile FM wishes to thank Holly Lanes, located at 2430 Grange Hall Road in Holly for their generous donation of the bowling pin. Stay tuned to facebook for opportunities to win free passes to Holly Lanes in the next couple of weeks.

The Glowing Pickle

Hey this is the perfect time to start doing stuff like this outdoors!

This really does work! We tried it. You can impress your kids with this one.

When a high voltage is applied across a pickle the pickle will emit a yellow glow.

Material
One extension chord
2 nails
A pickle

Assembly
Cut off the end of extension chord, and split the wires. (Make sure extension is not plugged in yet) Wrap each wire around 1 nail, spread them out so they don't touch each other. Then stick a nail into each end of the pickle. (Make sure nails don't touch.)

Plug in chord
Make sure no one is touching the pickle.
Wait a few minutes
Notice the pickle begins to steam.
Then it begins to flash bright yellow at one end.

Looks best at night

Make sure there is always adult supervision

Rock & Worship Roadshow Contest Winners

Wow, So many winners! I hope we don't leave any out. So here they are - in no particular order:
Brenda of Durand
Kallie of Ovid
John of Lansing
Cathy of Williamston
Aubrey of Haslett
Larry of Haslett
Tim of Imlay City
Chris of Dewitt
Mike of Lansing
Katie of Howell
Sharon of Charlotte
Jen of Jackson
Danielle of East Lansing
Tobbe of Traverse City
John of Pinckney
Mary of Williamston
Nathan of Almont
and the winner of the Grand Prize - 2 VIP Tickets, a Complete MercyMe Collection, Two Smile FM T-Shirts and the opportunity to play Wii Bowling with Mercy Me is..... Sue of Shaftsburg!
Congratulations!
All the winners have been notified.

George's message from Easter Sunday

04.12.09 Bankruptcy, Bailouts & the Bible from Restoration Church on Vimeo.

One Guy Didn't

Three guys were tried for crimes against humanity. Two guys committed crimes. One guy didn't.

Three guys were given government trials. Two guys had fair trials. One guy didn't.

Three guys were whipped and beaten. Two guys had it coming. One guy didn't.

Three guys were given crosses to carry. Two guys earned their crosses. One guy didn't.

Three guys were mocked and spit at along the way. Two guys cursed and spit back. One guy didn't.

Three guys were nailed to crosses. Two guys deserved it. One guy didn't.

Three guys agonized over their abandonment. Two guys had reason to be abandoned. One guy didn't.

Three guys talked while hanging on their crosses. Two guys argued. One guy didn't.

Three guys knew death was coming. Two guys resisted. One guy didn't.

One. Two. Three guys died on three crosses. Three days later. Two guys remained in their graves. One guy didn't.

Win this week with the Rock N Worship Road Show

We've got Big Stuff to give away this week with the Rock N Worship Road Show. Everyone who registers this week is in for the Grand Prize which a Meet N Greet w/ Mercy Me, + a game of wii bowling with the guys, 2 Smile FM t-shirts, and a Mercy Me CD Library.

• Thursday - (April 9) Family 4 Packs of GA tickets (8 Avail)
• Friday - (April 10) VIP Pairs + CD from one of artist (3 avail)
• Saturday - (April 11) Friends & Family 6 Pack (7 avail)
• Sunday - (April 12) VIP Pairs + 2 CD's (3 avail)
• Monday - (April 13) 4 Packs of G/A tickets + CD
• Tuesday - (April 14) VIP 4 pack w/ 2 CD's + 2 Smile FM t-shirts

VIP passes include Reserved seating & NO WAITING in Line.
G/A passes are picked up at will call and they still have to wait in line.
People can register once per day. Everyone who registered is automatically in the GP drawing, winner for the GP will be announced Wed at 7:20 am.

Cool New Transporter

Would you hop in one of these PUMA's?

Find out the scoop.

Jenn & George talked about them on the Morning Espresso!

Good Friday Worship Blast in Fenton

Smile FM will be at the Good Friday Worship Blast on April 10th at the Freedom Center located at 2473 W. Shiawassee Avenue in Fenton. Seven bands, including 3 Big Ticket Indie Artists will be battling it out for Jesus ! Doors open at 6:15 PM, the Pre-Blast Party starts with the Refined Band at 6:30. Artists include Amber McKay, My Syndicate, the Michael Maher Band, the Andy Stefanic Band, Brittney Maher & Benjamin Scott. It's only $1 to get in! Cast your vote and get entered in a drawing to win two 3-day wristbands for the Big Ticket Festival in Gaylord this June.

Hands and Feet get the job done in Argentine

Smile FM joined the community in sprucing up Michigan's oldest Methodist Church in Argentine. From Lapeer to Linden, Boy Scouts and youth groups - from many denominations, people showed up to love on this little church. Pastor Dave Leineke was grateful and overwhelmed with how much was done this past Saturday. He is looking forward to hosting a coffee house style concert this upcoming May.

Big Ticket Tour - Lansing winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Big Ticket Tour in Lansing at Trinity Church on March 28th. You'll be able to see these bands on the Big Ticket Festival Stage this June -

Craig Lang & Driven

Greg Brayton

Thicker Than Water

Hopefully we will have the names of the 6 remaining wildcard bands soon to post for you.

"Good Works" Opportunity at the Argentine United Methodist Church

Smile FM invites the community to help the Argentine United Methodist Church with it's physical and spiritual revitalization this Saturday, April 4th from 8:30 AM - 1 PM located at 16170 Pleasant St in Linden (off of Silver Lake Rd). Bring your rakes, shovels and yard tools to help out our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Boy Scout troops and youth groups are also welcome!! Coffee, Donuts and a BBQ of sorts will available.
Look for the Smile FM Transporter!

James 2:26 - "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."

Just In - Jail House Video

Rats, the paparazzi have been following me and put this horrible video on You Tube. It will be all over the 5 o' clock news tonight. I just hope by the time the news breaks that I have enough support to get out! Even Hosanna is calling her playgroup pals trying to bail out Mommy. Make your donation today to help Jerry's Kids go to camp and Jenn's kids get mommy back!

Thanks - Jenn from the Morning Espresso!

Oh No another Mug Shot

Help bail Jenn out of Jail. Look at those terrible conditions! You can help today by making a donation to help send one of Jerry's Kids to summer camp.

Help Bail Jenn out of Jail

No Foolin' our own Jenn Czelada is on the "Most Wanted" list to help Jerry's kids go to camp.

She'll be locked up on Wed starting at 2 pm until she makes bail.

You can make a donation to MDA today and help her make bail...and send some very deserving kids to camp.

Please be generous, she'll be held in terrible conditions during her lock up at the Stillwater Grill in Okemos, surviving only on bread and water....and chocolate cake. She really needs our help!

Watch Third Day Revealed online only on Smile.fm

Smile FM is pleased to offer our friends a chance to watch the new "Revealed" special by the Gospel Music Channel.

Click to download - and we have hope you have highspeed, it's a BIG file!

Offered by permission from sony pmg music and the Gospel Music Channel.

Meet Big Lug!

Come meet Big Lug from the Lansing Lugnuts this Saturday 3/28 at the Big Ticket Tour when he joins Smile FM at Trinity Church in Lansing. Big Lug will be popping in to check out the bands from 5-5:30 PM. Be sure to bring your camera to get your picture with Big Lug!

Smile FM Hosts Big Ticket Tour at Trinity Church in Lansing

Join DJ Brian Dumont and Smile FM for the final Big Ticket Tour - Battle of the Bands event at Trinity Church in Lansing this Saturday (3/28), 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM, to determine which artists will play this June at the Big Ticket Festival in Gaylord. 12 bands will be competing for 3 spots. Opportunities to win VIP passes to the Rock and Worship Roadshow, a 3-day wristband to The Big Ticket Festival, cd's, t-shirts and much more during this terrific event.
Come place your vote and support your favorite bands.
This week's line-up includes:
Brandon Leathers
The Chill
Jacob Davis
Crimson Tide
Rock Nation Band
Dean Little
Greg Brayton
Harvest Reign
Living Stones
Thicker Than Water
Craig Lang & Driven
Special Guest appearance by Lugnuts Mascot, "Big Lug"
Trinity Church is located at 3355 Dunckel Rd, Lansing 48911
Admission is $5 at the door

Big Ticket prices to go up April 1st

THREE days, 6 stages, 60 bands and 9 different speakers!
June 18th-20th at the Otsego County Fairgrounds in Gaylord, Michigan

Last chance for discounted tickets!

Big Ticket prices go up on April 1st.
For more info visit www.bigticketfestival.com

Facebook Contest Winner of Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage Video Event in Fenton

Congratulations to Eva of Flint for winning two (2) tickets to the Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage video event at the Fenton United Methodist Church(Family Life Center) this weekend. Tickets are still available. You can find more information about this event on the Smile FM Family Fun Calendar.

Big Ticket Tour - Highland Winners

Congratulations to the Highland Big Ticket Tour winners who will be gracing the Big Ticket Festival stage in June. The winners are
Michael Maher
Benjamin Scott
& Five Rows Back
Join Smile FM as we host the final Big Ticket Tour in Lansing at Trinity Church this Saturday, March 28th from 11:30-5:30 PM. Hopefully we will have a band line-up to post for this event later this week.

Win Tickets to a Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage Video Event

Win two (2) tickets to the 2-Day Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage Video Event at Fenton United Methodist Church (Family Life Center) on March 27th(7-10 PM) & 28th(9 AM- 12:30 PM. Along with your very own copy of the Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Complete Seminar DVD Set (4 disc). Total prize value of $88. A winner will be selected randomly Sunday 3/22 from the posts on our Facebook mentioning this event.
Even if you don't win the contest, you can still go, tickets are $15 a person or $29 a couple. Visit our Family Fun Calendar for more information about this event!

Smile FM at the Lansing Home & Garden Show this weekend

Join Smile FM at the Lansing Home & Garden Show at the MSU Pavillion in East Lansing this weekend, March 19-22.
Event Hours are 19th 3-9:30pm, 20th noon-9:30pm, 21st 10am-9pm, 22nd 10am-6pm.
Admission is Adult-$8, Children(6-14)-$4, Children 5 & under-free

Smile FM - your new BFF

It pays to be our friend! Over 1000 friends and growing daily. Smile FM will be giving our Facebook friends opportunities to win tickets to see theater productions, concert tickets and specialty shows this week so don't you think it's time you became our friend?

Big Ticket Tour - Highland this Saturday 3/21

The Highland location of the Big Ticket Tour line up has grown to ten bands competing for 3 spots to play at the Indie Stage at the Big Ticket Festival this June in Gaylord. Join Morning Espresso host, George Hunger & Smile FM this Saturday at Cornerstone Church - Ignite Center, located at 4995 N Hickory Ridge Rd in Highland from 2-8 PM. It's only $5 at the door or you can win tickets to get in by being our friend on facebook!

Join Smile FM for the Rock N Worship Roadshow

Join Smile FM for the Rock N Worships Roadshow featuring Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson, Tenth Avenue North and Addison Road at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, April 17th. Just $10 at the door.

Jenn & George's 7 Secrets for Budgeting

We talked about the 7 secrets to get your family started on a budget.

7 steps for a successful budget

1. Track spending for a month. 2. Put savings on autopilot. 3. Prioritize spending. 4. Use cash for daily spending. 5. Tackle credit card debt. 6. Build emergency savings account. 7. 7 ways to live within your means.

We also suggested trying the Mvelopes budgeting system to help you get started.

Big Ticket Tour comes to Highland

Join Smile FM Saturday, March 21st at Cornerstone Church in Highland for another Big Ticket Tour to decide which bands will grace the Indie Stage at the Big Ticket Festival of Gaylord this June. The following bands will be battling it out, three will win. Come root for your favorite or just come to enjoy some of the areas finest bands.

Five Rows Back
Michael Maher
Messenger
Jeff Taylor
Eternal Drive
Commonthread
Thirteen:8
Jason Wright
Dusty Bones
Kill Floyd Jones

Ways to Save Money $$$

Jenn & George talked about some great ways to save some money during these tight economic times. Click on the Dollar to see the whole list.

WinterJam 09 - Grand Rapids!

WinterJam 09 in Grand Rapids was off the hook!

Lines formed at noon

Temperatures in the upper 30's

11,600 seats available

11,400 seats filled

2000 lives changed with the exceptance of Christ!

Now that's what it's all about!

We are looking forward to WinterJam 09 in Ypsilanti on Saturday (3/14) at EMU Convocation Center in Ypsilanti.

$10 at the door - no ticket needed.

Doors open at 5 PM

WinterJam Winners

Congratulations to the Winners of the WinterJam tickets. The winners have been notified by email. We are looking forward to seeing lives transformed in Grand Rapids on Thursday and in Ypsilanti on Saturday. Both of the venues for WinterJam are very large and we do not forsee having to turning concert goers away. Please come join us for a night of great music and worship. For more concert information visit http://www.jamtour.com/.

The books you must read to your little ones

This is a list that I'm putting together (with help from the Smile FM listeners...) What are the books that Jenn (and all other moms and dads of really little children) absolutely must read to their kids?

Of course, Bible stories are at the top of the list... but here are some more ideas:

Peter Rabbit
The Chronicles of Narnia
I love you forever
Curious George
The very hungry caterpillar
One fish two fish red fish blue fish
Green Eggs and Ham
Hop on Pop
Good Night Moon
Princess & the kiss

And Faron's personal favorite "Everyone Poops" (There really is a childrens book with this title!)

Email your ideas to diceman@smile.fm

Music Boat Cruise 4 Two Winner

We would like to congratulate Amber Johns for winning the Cruise 4 Two Giveaway Contest! We think it was a "God Thing" that she was selected as the winner from almost 5,000 entries. She is battling a life-threatening form of cancer and is looking forward to some quality time with husband and 5 year old daughter.

Tips to save $$$ on your grocery bill

Jenn & George talked about tips to save $$$ on grocery shopping. 80% of valuable coupons come from the Sunday Paper Inserts. Find our how to save big bucks on your weekly shopping.

Do you qualify for help with your mortgage?

Find out what the government has to offer via their new website.

Sonicflood concert ticket winners

Congratulations to our Facebook friends who won 4 tickets to the Sonicflood concert this Saturday (3/7) at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing at 7 PM.

Winners : Brandie, Jamie, Kristy, Mary & Jason

Paul Harvey Tribute

This song was featured on the Morning Espresso show with Jenn & George.

Become a part of the Big Ticket Street Team or a Church Partner

The Big Ticket is looking for people who are passionate about the ministry that is happening at the Big Ticket Festival and want your help get the word out. How can you help? By becoming a Street Team Member or a Church Partner.

As a Street Team member you are asked to:
Hang up posters around your community/surrounding communities
Place brochures in businesses and churches and anywhere else people may see them
Get Church and Youth videos into surrounding churches and follow-up with them to make sure they show them to their congregation.
All materials will be mailed to you.

To be a Church Partner you are asked to:
Encourage that Big Ticket be a church event. Use provided promotional material to share the ministry of the Big Ticket Festival to your congregation (Included brochures, posters and Church promo video and Youth promo video) and participate in a month of daily prayers for the festival and the people who will be attending.

Get a awesome t-shirt for your effort!

To Sign up to be on the Street Team Click on this link:
http://www.bigticketfestival.com/streetteamapplication.cfm
To Sign up to be a Church Partner Click on this link:
http://www.bigticketfestival.com/churchpartner.cfm

For more information go to www.bigticketfestival.com

Facebook Friends Win Sonicflood Tickets

There are advantages to being our friend! Congrats to 5 of our Facebook friends. They won a Sonicflood cd and two tickets to the concert this Saturday, 3/7, 7 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing.
Jenny & Kris Fleischer
Larry Austin
Jennifer Strygulec
Bonnie Bindig
Steve Loftin
Will be receiving their goodies in the mail.

Big Ticket Tour Winners

The ballots have been cast and the winners for the Traverse City and Grand Rapids Big Ticket Tours have been chosen. Congratulations to the winners and we will see you on the Indie Stage at the Big Ticket Festival in Gaylord this June.

Traverse City winners:
Hail Your Highness
Jason Taylor
Kwestion
Grand Rapids winners:
Sargent Avenue
Icris
Rick Hopkins

Stay tuned for the winners of the Highland and Lansing Tours coming up on March 21st & 28th.

Ultimate Date Night Winners

Our winners will be headed to Pennway Church of God in Lansing for an evening of non-stop music, comedy and fun at the Ultimate Date Night with Jay and Laura Laffoon on Friday, February 27th.

Bernie Arend of Bellevue
Theresa Blacker of Ovid
Jo Bostwick of Owosso
Chana Campbell of Howell
Doreen Cook of Jackson
Tracy Corrette of Eaton Rapids
Rick Gull of Whitmore Lake
Cheri Harrison of Marion
Dennis Hawn of Haslett
Geralyn Klein of Howell
Kelly LaGrave of Lansing
Joshua Mayes of Lansing
Tim Pettit in Howell
Dawn Pike of Lansing
Jim Rathburn of Lansing
Chris Raymo of Monroe
Sue Tock of Petoskey
Mike Vallo of Lansing
Jamie Welch of Lansing
& Troy Whaley of Perry

Rate your faith walk; A personal Test

I found this in the book 77 Habits of Highly Inneffective Christians- Faron

This helpful scientific exam will aid you in evaluating your spiritual state of being.

1. The Bible is..
a. my guide
b. the Good book
c. on the coffee table under the newspaper

2. People know I am a Christian because...
a. I love God with all my being and others as myself
b. I got to church every Sunday, except when there is a big game on
c. there's a fish symbol on my car

3. I've talked to someone about Christ
a. in the last week
b. in the last year
c. in the last decade, if you count saying "god bless you" when someone sneezed

4. the biggest priorities in my life in order are
a. God, my family , my work
b. my family, God, my work
c. my work, my family, my stamp collection, my computer, God

5. The ultimate goal of my life is..
a. to hear God say "well done"
b. to lead others to Christ by words and example
c. to be happy

Ticket winners to the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show

Congratulations to the winners of two tickets to the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show at the Rock Financial Showplace February 28th - March 1st.
These winners can expect their tickets in the mail:
Ronald of Lansing
Katherine of Bellevue
Leah of Clio
Richard of Flint
Michelle of Flint
Madelynn of Woodhaven
Lori Jo of Owosso
Susan of Lansing
Katie of Howell
& Michelle of Fowlerville

Outdoorama ticket winners

Congratulations to the winners of 5 tickets to the Outdoorama. These lucky folks will get to enjoy the great outdoors - indoors at the Rock Financial Showplace, February 28th - March 1st.
George of Calumet
Casie of Portland
Sarah of Monroe
& Dawn of Caro
The winners will receive their tickets in the mail.

Bands for Big Ticket Tour in Grand Rapids Selected

The Indie bands have been chosen for the Big Ticket Tour in Grand Rapids on February 28st at Resurrection Life Church - Ground Floor Cafe' located at 5100 Ivanrest Avenue. Grandville, MI 49418 .
The crowd will help decide which of these bands will play on the Indie Stage at the Big Ticket Festival in June. So come cheer on your favorite band.

Doors open at 1:30 PM
Coming to Grand Rapids:

• IMMINENT
• MYSYNDICATE
• RICK HOPKINS
• ICRIS
• CHRIS JANE
• TRINITY FT LORD

Congratulations to these bands for making it through the first round.
The band selection for the Big Ticket Tours in Highland & Lansing will be posted later this week.

Visit http://www.bigticketfestival/ for more information.

Join Jenn on Friday at the Jeremy Horn Concert in Ashley

Smile FM will be joining recording artist Jeremy Horn at benefit concerts on February 20th and 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the East Washington United Brethren Church in Ashley, which is north of M-57, west of Clio. Proceeds from the concerts will benefit teen mission trips. For ticket information check out the Family Fun Calendar at www.smile.fm

Join Jenn at the Big Ticket Tour - Traverse City

The Indie bands have been chosen for the Big Ticket Tour in Traverse City on February 21st at New Hope Church.
The crowd will help decide which of these bands will play on the Indie Stage at the Big Ticket Festival in June. So come cheer on your favorite band.

Doors open at 1:30 PM
Coming to Traverse City:
JERICHO ROAD
HAIL YOUR HIGHNESS
KWESTION
JASON TAYLOR
TABITHA SUZETTE
JAYSON CHAMBERS
PLOWSHARE
BECOMING YESTERDAY



Congratulations to these bands for making it through the first round.
The band selection for the Big Ticket Tours in Grand Rapids, Highland & Lansing will be posted later this week.

Visit http://www.bigticketfestival/ for more information.

Manafest Live ticket giveaway on Facebook

Congratulations to our latest Facebook Friends FCFS contest for a pair of tickets to the Manafest Live concert @ the Center in Port Huron, February 20th.

The winners are:

Cody of St. Johns

Jennifer of Lansing

Jenny of St. Johns

Matthew of Port Huron

Anthony of Davenport

Melissa of Flint

Michael of Lansing

Amanda of Saginaw

Jennifer of Flint

Melissa of Lansing

Taking the Dare

Five Smile FM listeners will be taking the Love Dare after winning the book featured in the movie "Fireproof".
Congratulations to:
Brenda of Midland
Bryan of University Center
Elaine of Alpena
Nichole of Brownstown
and Pamela of Rock.
The winners will receive their books in the mail.

Faron met Jesus

Faron and his wife Crystal attending the National Religious Broadcasters convention over the weekend, and they ran into Jesus. It was a little weird actually.

Do you love Smile FM?

Five Facebook Friends won a pair of tickets to the David Crowder Band Concert on February 19th, 7 PM at Spring Arbor University on Wednesday night by posting that they loved Smile FM on our "wall". Congratulations to :

Skylar of Spring Arbor
Rachael of Fenton

Shanelle of Lansing

Alexandra of Bay City

and Sarah of Monroe

Ticket Winners of PEAK Winter Rock Out with Kid Run Kid and Lightswitch

Congratulations to the winners of four tickets to the PEAK Winter Rock Out at Central Church of the Nazarene in Flint on February 13th.

Michele of Holly

Deborah of Owosso

Shelly of Grand Blanc

Rose of Grand Blanc

Joy of Saginaw

Holly of Saginaw

Robin of Grand Blanc

Candice of Flint

Alicia of Grand Blanc

Philip of Lapeer

Acquire the Fire ticket winners

Congratulations to the winners of five tickets to Acquire the Fire on February 13th & 14th at the Palace of Auburn Hills

Mike of Williamston
Linda of Bay City
Alisha of Owosso
Kelly of Monroe
Lynn of St. Johns
Matt of Davison

Facebook FCFS Quick Quiz Winner

Amy of Lansing was the winner of 4 tickets to see "The Dead" at the Riverfront Theatre in Lansing by naming our morning show hosts in a impromptu quiz on facebook. Amy even spelled their names right!

Fireproof dvd winners from the Win Stuff page

Congratulations to our Fireproof DVD winners.
Winners will receive their dvd's in the mail.
Joyce of Charlotte
Sharon of Lansing
Jonathan of Manton
Jean of Wolverine
Deborah of Owosso
Kimberly Ann of Fowlerville
Jennifer of Battle Creek
Coleen of Durand
Cory of Jackson
Charlene of Cadillac
Veronica of Monroe
Craig of Midland
James of Alpena
Susan of Interlochen
Cheryl of Byron
Barbara of Brutus
Lori of Brooklyn
Jeff of Midland

Save some dough at the Grocery Store

Jenn talked about this on Sunday Morning, the 7 items to avoid or substitute that can add up to big savings on the grocery bill. See the article.

J-Mac~A Hoop Dream

What the story of Rudy is to college football, Jason McElway (J-Mac) is to highschool basketball--and then some. Diagnosed with autism at the age of 2, J-Mac as a teenager went from high school basketball team manager to bringing down the house as a basketball legend in the last 4 minutes of Greece Athena Highschool's basketball game in February 2006.

You may have, unknowingly seen his face during a Superbowl commercial recently.

This is your feel good story of the day--if not the week-- that even after 3 years continues to travel high speed around cyberspace inspiring and encouraging. And a video story you probably won't be able to watch just once!

A "Hanky Advisory" is in effect as you watch this most amazing & historic story.

Who's got the Germiest Jobs??? Ewwww!

According to experts, work can make you sick. Jenn & George talked about the 9 germiest jobs. See the whole list and pass the wipes!

A positive music alternative to every style of music

If you are new to listening to Smile FM, and you really like the fact that we play songs with great lyrics, you might want to check out this website. You may find Positive Hit bands that sound alot like some of the bands that you use to listen to...
http://extreme-youth.com/Christian_music_comparison.html

Looking to get away? Check out these unique hotels!

Jenn & George talked about some of these unique vacation opportunities. Check out more!

Angel Wars Trailer

Angel Wars, The Messegners from Angel Wars on Vimeo.

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas (from George & Brian)

1. Skip the restaurant and plan a special “time for two” either on a patio over looking a garden or on a boat sailing down a moonlit river or sea. (George & Brian recommend finding some place WARM for a cold Michigan Valentine's Day). Choose to pack a picnic basket with foods that triggers off memories. Take along music or compose a song to sing to her.

2. Gather pictures or video clips of your time together then put together an album with specially written captions and a witty heading.

3. If you are going to be away on Valentines Day meet online for a special chat. Make it a cyber date—the World Wide Web will close up the distances.

4. Avoid the run of the mill activities and plan to go to an amusement park or fair. (Again, George & Brian recommend an INDOOR amusement park during the winter months :o)

5. If you know of a movie she has been dying to see –get it and plan an evening enjoying the film. (George recommends the move Fireproof, just released on DVD).

6. If she loves gizmos get her a digital camera or video phone.

7. Don your apron and chef’s hat and cook a special meal.

8. Pamper her by gifting her a session at a spa she loves.

9. Plan a weekend get-away and take her somewhere special.

10. Pot a special plant for her. One that will grow and bloom along with your relationship. (Brian recommends a cactus... that way, if she doesn't have a green thumb, it will still have a higher chance of survival... at least for a while :o)

The Cold Facts about Global Warming! (courtesy Warren P.)

Snicker Apple Salad (aka Carmel Apple Salad - from Brian Dumont)

Chopped Snickers candy bars
Chopped Apples (any kind... I like Granny Smith)
Whipped Cream

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Chill and serve cold. Garnish with caramel syrup if desired.

Cheese Dip (from Brian Dumont)

16oz. sour cream
16oz. cottage cheese
8oz. finely shreaded cheese (colby/jack or other)
1 cup of chopped green onions
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
crushed pepper corns to taste

*optional - 1 chopped fresh jalepeno pepper
(Brian recommends not rubbing you eyes right after handling... ouch!)

Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Chill and serve with tortilla chips, hot wings, etc. Very yummy!

See the Movie Fireproof in 60 seconds!

I (Diceman) love this movie! It will be available on DVD Tuesday, Jan 27th. It's a "must- see DVD!" And this is pretty cool, too... you can see the entire movie FIREPROOF in 60 Seconds!
Check It Out

How good of a parent are you?

This is cool. Focus on the Family is offering a resource for families. You can go to this website and get An assessment that shows you the areas of strengths and challenges in your family by identifying the Assets - essential building blocks for success - that your kids have,
A customized Family Action Plan that lays out simple activities you can do to build more assets for your kids.
http://www.parentingcompass.com/Home.asp