Monday, January 9th

-Monday Morning Mindbender
Q: The average lifespan of this new year's resolution is 82 days. Which one is it?
A: Going to the gym

-John and Cleve are competing in Team Lean, a community-wide weight loss program, sponsored by the Family Y. This is the sign up week, so if you'd like to compete as an individual or form your own team, call (706) 922-YMCA or visit www.thefamilyy.org for more information.

-Karen Steudle of Grovetown correctly guessed that the Cheapie of the Week is Precise Pain Patches. Walgreens has them for $5.99 a box. Use the printable $3 off coupon, and you'll get $3 back in Register Rewards to use on a future purchase, so really all you pay is the sales tax!

-Rick Herring from Action Ministries of Augusta shared an update on the beds for kids project that was the focus of our Christmas Cheer Tour. Our goal was to raise money and bedding for 88 beds for kids who don't have one. You helped us surpass that goal with enough funds for 101 beds. If you'd like to volunteer to help build the bed frames, contact Action Ministries at (706) 722-8195.

-Chris August is in India on a missions trip right now. Take a look at this picture of a fish like no other you've ever seen that he saw in India.

-Coming up Tuesday: Cleve welcomes another Coffee Club member at 6:50 AM. Also, we tell you about a woman who went to great lengths to find a lost bracelet.

Friday, January 6th

-Just in time for diet season, Girl Scout cookies are about to go on sale. Read more

-The Passion Conference for college students wrapped up yesterday in Atlanta. They had a goal of raising $1 million to end slavery worldwide. These 42,000 students actually raised $3 million toward the cause! Read more

-Bob Waliszewski from Focus on the Family joined us this morning with the Plugged In Movie Review. There aren't any new movies out this weekend that Bob recommends for families, but he says there are some that came out within the last couple of weeks that might be good choices. Get the reviews at www.pluggedin.com/movies.

-The Augusta Riverhawks beat Huntsville last night to reclaim the top spot in the Southern Professional Hockey League. They face Fayetteville on Saturday night at 7:35 at the James Brown Arena, which is Faith and Family Night.

-Coming up Monday: You'll have a chance to win a pair of tickets the Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity with the Monday Morning Mindbender at 6:10 and the Cheapie of the Week at 7:40. We'll talk about weight loss at 7:10 as we help kick off the Team Lean Campaign with the Family Y. Rick Herring of Action Ministries of Augusta gives us an update on our Christmas Cheer Tour beds project at 8:10.

Thursday, January 5th

-John had a bad experience with the As Seen on TV Perfect Fit Buttons he was using on his pants. They fell apart! So, it's back to the old-fashioned spare button and thread. Which As Seen on TV products have worked for you or what didn't work? Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-Corry Craine joined us from West Acres Baptist Church in Evans to talk about the "Truth In Marriage" class that he is starting on January 18th. Listen: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 / Class information

-Robb called this morning to tell us about a website where his wife has been finding recipes and craft ideas. The site is www.pinterest.com and has a social network feel to it where people share ideas about things they like.

-Coming up Friday: Bob Waliszewski from Focus on the Family gives us some family-friendly movie reviews at 7:10 AM. In the 8 AM hour, listeners like you will join us for Backstage Pass Friday.

Simple Cooking - Chicken Spaghetti

1 rotisserie chicken

1 cup of chicken broth

1 pkg. of spaghetti noodles

1 bag of frozen pepper onion blend (found in the frozen section of any grocery store)

4 tbsp. of salted butter

Salt and pepper

1 can of rotel tomatoes

1 can petite diced tomatoes

1 block of velveeta cheese

Take the rotisserie chicken off of the bone. Saute the pepper/onion blend with 4 tbsp. of butter to your desired texture. Cook the spaghetti noodles by instructions. In a 13x9 baking dish, place the cooked spaghetti noodles, then place chicken on top, next the pepper onion blend, then add the following ingredients; rotel, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Last, cube the velveeta cheese (about half a block) and place on top of dish.Salt and pepper to taste. Place in the oven on 350 degrees until cheese is melted.

Submitted by Stephanie Johnson of North Augusta. If you have a quick and easy recipe to share, please send it, along with your daytime phone number, to john@wafj.com. You'll get a thank-you gift if we use your recipe.

Wednesday, January 4th

-Just 8 votes decided the Iowa Caucuses last night. Make sure you are registered to vote when it's our turn! Voter Registration Deadlines: Georgia/South Carolina

-Bridgestone is hiring for their Graniteville plant expansion. Read more

-Kate Battistelli, mother of our own Francesca, has written a book about parenting that's now available. Read more

-John's son, Evan, turned 4 yesterday and had a fun day filled with his favorite meals, making cupcakes, calls from family members and a special Mickey Mouse birthday badge that he wore all day. What do you do to make your kids' birthdays special and memorable? Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-Coming up Thursday: As Seen on TV products are everywhere. We'll ask which ones worked for you and which ones didn't at 6:10 AM. Also, Corry Craine joins us at 8:10 to talk about a marriage class that he'll be teaching at West Acres Baptist Church in Evans.

Tuesday, January 3rd

-Monday Morning Mindbender
Q: 2011 marked the end of cars being made with this feature. What is it?
A: A cassette deck

-Nadine Davis of Wrens was inducted into Cleve's Coffee Club this morning. If you'd like to join her, sign up here.

-Diana Duckworth of North Augusta correctly guessed that the Cheapie of the Week is a Colgate 360 Toothbrush. CVS has it on sale through Saturday for $2.74 when you use your Extra Care Card. You'll get back $1 in Extra Bucks, and you can use the $.75 printable coupon. So, it's like getting the toothbrush for $.99 plus tax.

-This morning we talked about what you're going to do differently in 2012. John said he wants to be more physically active and spend more one-on-one time with each of his kids. Cleve wants to do a better job of staying in touch with his siblings who are spread all across the country. What will you do differently in 2012? Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-If you can brave the cold weather, there will be a cool meteor shower in the sky on Wednesday morning. Read more

-Coming up Wednesday: Stephanie Johnson of North Augusta gives us a quick and easy recipe for Chicken Spaghetti in Simple Cooking at 8:10 AM. Also, we'll talk about what you do to make your child's birthday special and memorable.

Friday, December 30th

-We discovered that folks have a variety of New Year's traditions from family gatherings to special meals to special prayers. What is your New Year's tradition? Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-If you don't like crowds, this is not your week to visit Orlando. Read more

-Bob Waliszewski, our movie guy from Focus on the Family, gave us his take on War Horse this morning. He gave it a 4 out of 5 for family-friendliness. Read his review at Plugged In.

-Looking for a unique way to ring in the new year? Get on I-20 Westbound and take the last Georgia exit to get to The Possum Drop in Tallapoosa.

-If you plan to stay local this weekend, the Augusta Riverhawks take the ice tonight at 7:35 and tomorrow at 4:35 at the James Brown Arena.

-We'll be taking a break on Monday and leave you with some of our favorite moments from the past.

-Coming up Tuesday: Listen to win a family-four pack of tickets to Family Comedy Night with Leland Klassen with the Mindbender at 6:10 am and the Cheapie of the Week at 7:40 am. Also, we'll be asking about your goals for the new year.