Mom Knows Best on Smile FM

What is the best advice your mom has ever given you?

Share it with us and over Mother's Day weekend, we'll be talking about how Mom really does know best.

You can call in your comment at 888.887.7139 ext 4 for the studio line or submit it on our website, even share your thoughts on our Facebook page as we honor our moms on Smile FM.

Jay & Laura Laffoon on Friday's Morning Espresso

Find out more about the Celebrate your Marriage coming to Mackinaw Island this May. Jay & Laura will be on Friday's Morning Espresso (4/29) at 9 AM.

Nicole C Mullen - Wed Night in Flint - April 27th

Nicole C Mullen will be at Perani arena in Flint this Wednesday night at 6:30 PM. Look for the Smile Van to find free tickets while supplies last on your way in the event. Jenn & Sara will be there, so look for us this Wednesday night in Flint. See our Family Fun Calendar or www.reviveflint.com

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.

-Unknown

Looking for a few volunteers

Looking for a few volunteers to help us out in Imlay City or Williamston to take calls for the Smile FM Fun Drive coming up May 10 to 13th. Sign up and find out what times are available.

Be listening to win The Royal Treatment with Third Day

So, you feeling a little sad that you didn't get your invite to the Royal Wedding? Don't worry, starting Friday be listening for the "Royal Sounder" as your cue to text us at 909.2Smile4 with a special keyword to be entered to win the "Royal Treatment with Third Day" in Saginaw.

The grand prize includes:

• a Pampered Soul package at the Agape Salon and Day Spa in Eaton Rapids


• Jewelry fit for a Princess courtesy of Gem & Diamond Specialists of Imlay City,


• 4 VIP passes to the show and to meet the guys + some other goodies.

Keep tuned to Smile FM for your chance to win the Royal Treatment with Third Day. Third Day comes to the Dow Event Center in Saginaw on Saturday, May 7th. Find tickets now.

Smile FM Honors Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs

Monroe Radio Station 88.1 FM switches call signs to honor Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs

Monroe, Michigan (April 20, 2011) -- Smile FM has recently changed the call signs of their Monroe, MI. radio station 88.1 FM from WDTR to WSMF to honor the late Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs.

Featchurs served Smile FM as a Market Rep for the past five years and also led their Wings of Prayer ministry. "We couldn't have found a more positive person to represent Smile FM.
Mikal always had a smile on his face." said Jenn Czelada, General Manager.

In addition to serving at Smile FM, Featchurs worked tirelessly for his church and community organizing gospel concerts and events. He also functioned as a court appointed
special advocate and was a proud member of the Monroe Rotary.

Edward Czelada, CEO, Smile FM, "As we were thinking about how to honor his legacy, we wanted to do something that would be a great tribute to a great man.
The call letter change pays respect to his passion for radio, music and the community he loved so much."

Starting, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 and continuing through Mikal's 60th birthday, May 17, 2011, the legal ID on Smile FM will be dedicated to Featchurs.
After that, the call letters will continue to honor his legacy into perpetuity.

Jenn & Brian talked about 5 Tips to get Financially Fit

On Friday's Morning Espresso, Jenn & Brian talked about 5 things you can change to put a lot more change in your pocket.

Drop your land line

Cut the cable

Grocery shop just 1x a month

Save on electricity

Save on heating & cooling

Read the full article and start saving!

Win passes to see "Born to Be Wild" I-Max 3D

An inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them - saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D. Rated G.

Register to win a pair of tickets. Contest open til Sunday 4/10 at 11:59 pm.

Birthday Blessings

Someone you love having a Birthday?? Be sure to let us know about and we'll send them some "Birthday Blessings" on the Morning Espresso weekdays around 7:15 AM with Jenn & Brian.

Send in your Birthday.

Kroger Community Rewards - Support Smile FM

It's time to RENEW your Community Rewards membership at Kroger. Memberships expire April 1st of each year.

Support Smile FM while you shop at Kroger! Please link Smile FM to your Kroger card at their website and they will make a donation to Smile FM each time you shop via their Community Rewards program. It won't cost you a dime! You have to register at their website, then select Smile FM under the community rewards section.

Catch a wave to Soul Surfer

This week we're giving away tickets to see Soul Surfer at Celebration Cinemas. Soul Surfer is the true story about Bethany Hamiliton a champion surfer who at the age of 13 had her arm bit off by a tiger shark while surfing. She lost 60% of her blood and endured several surgeries, but as soon as she recovered, she got back on her board. Register to win a pair of tickets through Thursday at 11:59 PM.

Challenge Jenn & Brian at Words with Friends

Jenn and Brian from the Morning Espresso are ready for a new challenge. If you play Words with Friends on your Droid, I-phone or computer, sign up to play a game with them. Each week, they'll pick a few contestants and play a game with them. If you beat them, you'll get a cool t-shirt. Sign up today and get ready for them to start a game with you!

Big Ticket Festival - Catch the Early Bird Discount

The Big Ticket Festival Early Bird pricing wraps up on Thursday, March 31st. You've got til then to score the best prices in town, including the new all inclusive Family Ticket, which includes your entire immediate family for one price.

Plus "Find your Smile" at the Big Ticket website and get entered for a chance to win a Big Ticket 3 Day Family Pass. Search for the Smile FM "Smiley Guy" on their website and when you find it, click on it to register. We'll be giving away one pass Family Pass a day through Thursday.

Third Day - May 7th - Saginaw

Join Smile FM for

Third Day & Tenth Avenue North is coming!

Dow Events Center in Saginaw

Saturday, May 7th @ 6 PM

Tickets on Sale - Friday, March 4th

(fanclub on sale now)

Girl Scout Cookie Gala in Detroit

Jenn will be one of the guest judges on Wednesday, March 30th for the Cookie Gala fundraiser for the Girl Scouts of Southeastern MI. The event takes place at Athenum Hotel in Detroit from 6 to 8:30 PM with gourmet desserts all made with Girl Scout Cookie by many metro Detroit area restaurants. Find out more.

Winter Jam Radio Special

Listen up for the most Winter Jam fun you can have on the radio. The Smile FM Winter Jam Radio Special can be heard at the following times:

Saturday - 3/26 - 9 PM
Sunday - 3/27 - 2 PM
Wednesday - 3/30 - 9 PM
Thursday - 3/31 - 2 PM

It will also be available online shortly! Hope you can join us at Winter Jam in Grand Rapids on Sunday (March 27th) and Ypsilanti on Thursday (March 31st)! Get there early as venues may fill up!

Ultimate Smile Fan to Winter Jam - Winner #1

Smile FM congratulates our first Ultimate Smile Fan to Winter, Michelle Lambert is going to be eating dinner with the artists, heading backstage and even getting a tour of the Winter Jam tour bus.  Next Monday we pick the winner for the Ypsilanti Ultimate Prize winner, so keep listening for the sounder and texting us!

Ultimate Smile Fan to Winter Jam

Be listening starting Friday, March 18th for the Ultimate Fan Sounder and your chance to win the Ultimate Winter Jam Prizes. You can enter once a day!

Grand Prize - 2 Front Row tickets to the show with the Ultimate VIP experience including backstage tour, catered dinner with the bands and crew, tour of the WJ bus, some WJ Swag + more! One winner for Grand Rapids & Ypsilanti

Plus lots of prizes along the way including general tickets, VIP ticket, Winter Jam Cd's + some great Smile Swag.

Listen everyday for the Ultimate Winter Jam song snippets and text us the names of the Winter Jam artists in order and if you're text is correct, you're in the running for the great prizes. Save the Smile FM Text 2 Win number and get ready to text us at 909.2Smile4 that's 909.276-4534.

Grand Prize winners announced on 3/22 for Grand Rapids & 3/ 28 for Ypsilanti.

In addition to the Grand Prize, we have daily prizes as well. Those include:

Sunday (3/20) - 2 Family 4 Packs (either show) + a WJ Cd
Monday - 2 Pair of VIP for GR + WJ CD
Tuesday - Grand Rapids Grand Prize winner announced + giving away 4 Pairs of Reg Tickets (either show) plus WJ CD
Wednesday - 5 Pair VIP Tix for GR + WJ CD
Thursday - 5 Regular Pairs of Tix (either show) + CD
Friday - 4 Family 4 Packs (either show) + CD
Saturday - 2 Family 4 Packs (either show) + 3 CD's each

Common Overlooked Tax Deductions

Jenn & Brian talked about the top tax deductions that people are missing when they file their returns. Check out the list.

Also don't forget about the Michigan Tax Credit for supporting public radio stations like Smile FM. If you are married and give Smile FM $400, you'll likely get up to $356 of that back when you file your taxes thanks to the Michigan Tax Credit.