Author: Alan Ball

A Dog Treat Hard to Beat – Amazon Finds

As seen on Carolina AM

Amazon Finds on Carolina AM.  Give your pet something do and a treat all at the same time with this dog licking mat. Plop some peanut butter on it and watch your dog go to the town. It occupies them and it also gives tongue a good brushing.  $9 on amazon.  Enjoy the warmer weather and sit out on your…

Nearly Everyone Has a Junk Room

As seen on Carolina AM

Thank goodness for doors on that one room we apparently all have that is labeled the junk room.  If you have one, no need to feel bad.  Four out of five of us have one according to a Studyfinds report.  Those typically are our closets, garages, basements, and anywhere our kids spend time. Nearly everyone has a junk drawer too,…

Doorless Bathrooms New Trend

As seen on Carolina AM

Homes trends released this month are taking the open floor plan to a new level. Doors may be becoming a thing of the past if this open concept for bathrooms is any indication.  It’s been getting rave reviews especially in Boston.  It started gaining attention two decades ago in hotels and tropical vacation resorts. In 2019, Elle magazine listed it…

Women Do Most of the House Work, According to Study

As seen on Carolina AM

Spending more time at home means there’s a lot more work to do around the house.  According to a OnePoll study of 2, 000 American women, the average woman says she’s doing almost twice as much around the abode compared to a year ago.  In March of last year, women say they had an average of seven responsibilities at home…

A Life Quoted to Handstand Push-ups

A Morning Chat with Greg and Audra on Carolina AM

Greg and Audra catch up from the weekend.  Greg shows highlights from his live performances around The Grand Strand and shares inspiring quotes from a life-long friend.  Audra wraps up basketball, gains a new driver and is still working on those handstand push-ups!

Cooking on Carolina AM: National Pound Cake Day

As seen on Carolina AM

Today is National Pound Cake Day.  WFXB producer Laura Pence made one for Carolina AM and brought in a recipe for a blueberry compote for Greg and Audra to make. Blueberry Compote – 2 cups of frozen blueberries – 3 tablespoons water – 1/4 cup sugar – 2 teaspoons lemon juice Mix all of the ingredients together in a sauce…

How to Make Kindness Happen – Pay it Forward

Be Part of the 'Pay it Forward' Movement with Carolina AM

Audra starts a Pay it Forward kindness project on Carolina AM.  The Pay it Forward movement stemmed from the novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde which was adapted into a motion picture.  It set in motion an unprecedented wave of human kindness and national phenomenon. The movement continues and has resurfaced during the pandemic.  The idea is to do something that…

More Reasons to Eat Your Fruit and Veggies

As seen on Carolina AM

After reviewing the habits of more than 100,000 people for 30 years, researchers found the ones who ate at least five servings of fruit and veggies a day lived longer.  But they also found that five is the limit. More than that won’t hurt, but it also doesn’t help. The perfect amount is three vegetables and two servings of fruit…