Tuesday, February 21st

-Weather experts say our unseasonably warm winter will continue through March. That means allergy sufferers should get ready! You can keep up with the daily pollen count at www.pollen.com. This Thursday is expected to be a very bad pollen day!

-Jean Ridley of Aiken became a member of Cleve's Coffee Club this morning. If you'd like to sign up to be considered for it, click here.

-Cleve thinks his mustache makes him good-looking, but one group thinks it makes them eligible for a tax break. Read more

-Augusta's getting a new family-style Italian restaurant, Buca di Beppo, at the mall. Read more

-You'll find some great home improvement ideas this weekend at the Augusta Home and Garden Show at the James Brown Arena. Read more

-Coming up Wednesday: Andrew Peterson joins us at 7:10. You'll learn how to make Easy Lemon Bars in Simple Cooking with John and Cleve at 8:10.

Friday, February 17th

-70% of office workers say they have a pen thief in their midst. (Read more) How do you keep your ink from becoming someone else's? Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-The Secret World of Arietty is Bob Waliszewski's pick for your family this weekend at the theater. He gave it a perfect score for family-friendliness.

-The Augusta Riverhawks are home this weekend for games tonight, tomorrow night and Sunday afternoon at the James Brown Arena. They're still in first place in their hockey league.

-Comedienne Anita Renfroe joined us this morning to talk about Girls Night Live, issues with trashcans and her "When I Turn 50 To-Do List." Listen: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

-The Mars Company is doing away with king-size candy bars as a way to promote "responsible snacking." (Read more) Join the conversation about this on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-Coming up Monday: Listen to win a four-pack of tickets to a kid-friendly concert with family band Laughing Pizza with the Monday Morning Mindbender at 6:10 and the Cheapie of the Week at 7:40.

Thursday, February 16th

-Robocalls appear to be coming to an end, hopefully! Read more

-The official numbers are in for Winter Jam in Augusta: 7,188 attended; 2,150 decisions for Christ; 925 accepted Christ for the first time.

-Aiken customers of SCE&G need to be aware of a telephone scam. Read more

-Jeremy Lin is to basketball as Tim Tebow is to football. Read more

-1-800-Flowers is dealing with some angry Valentines! Read more

-Coming up Friday: Bob Waliszewski has the Plugged In Movie Review for your family at 7:10. We'll chat with comedienne Anita Renfroe at 7:40. She's just been added to the Girls Night Live lineup.

Wednesday, February 15th

-"Rachel" from Card Services will no longer be robocalling you. Read more

-Brandon Heath honored his high school music teacher by taking her to the Grammy Awards. Read more

-WJBF Newschannel 6 featured our Drive-Thru Difference last night in a story about Random Acts of Kindness Week. (Watch the video) This morning, we talked to listeners who have been the recipient of a random act of kindness. Share your story on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-A new study says men are stressed by work and women are stressed about life in general. How do you handle stress? Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-Erica Marshall of North Augusta shared a quick and easy recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip. You'll find it in a post below this one.

-Coming up Thursday: Listen at 6:50 am for a chance to win your way into the Beautiful Life Conference for girls this weekend at New Hope Worship Center.

Tuesday, February 14th

-Rebecca St. James joined us to talk about a must-read book that she's written for single women called What Is He Thinking? Listen: 7:00-7:30 || 8:30-9:00

-Coming up Wednesday: Erica Marshall of North Augusta shares a quick and easy recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip in Simple Cooking at 8:10.

Simple Cooking - Buffalo Chicken Dip

4 blocks of cream cheese
Two 12.5 oz cans of chicken
6 oz of shredded mozzerella cheese
6 oz of ranch dressing
4 oz (or more, depending upon your desired heat factor) of Franks Red Hot Sauce

Preheat oven to 375. Open all 4 blocks or cream cheese and soften in the microwave. Once softened, add all the other ingredients, mix well. Put the mixture in a casserole dish. Place dish in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.

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

Monday, February 13th

-Monday Morning Mindbender
Q: 85% of the time, this Valentine's Day item is purchased by women. What is it?
A: A card

-We talked about the most memorable Valentine's Day gift that you've ever given or received. Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-Cheapie of the Week
Dustin Thigpen of Augusta correctly guessed that it is Keebler 100 Calorie Right Bites Cookies. Publix has them on sale as a "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" special. There is a printable $1 off 2 coupon available, and when you use it, they end up being $1.10 per box. Sale ends Tuesday, February 14th.

-Congratulations to Chris Tomlin and Laura Story for winning Grammy Awards last night!

-Coming up Tuesday: Rebecca St. James joins us to talk about her book, What Is He Thinking? This is a must-read for single women. She'll be with us at 7:10 and 8:40 am.