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Is Re-Gifting OKAY!? Rob & Beth Discuss with Hingham Housewife Alexandra Slater

Our seasoned, advice guru Alexandra Slater, a.k.a. The Hingham Housewife, stopped by to tackle our listeners' dilemmas and life problems. This week, we're discussing gift giving, the "art" of re-gifting, and what is proper protocol for either/or. 
Here is our listener submission: 
Dear Housewife:
Is it bad form to "regift" what I got last year at our office holiday party to the same Yankee Swap this year?
Rob and Beth had certain opinions about this, as did our Hingham Housewife. Listen in while we discuss the rights, the wrongs, and the merry of it all during this holiday's gift giving season. 

Time is Ticking on Windows Upgrade...Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

It is a good thing Rob and Beth have David Snell, otherwise they would be lost in the tech world and not understand any of the latest developments. This is a big one as most offices and homes have a Microsoft computer running on Windows 10. Well...Microsoft is ramping up the efforts for you to upgrade that Windows 10... to Windows 11. ACT Smart I.T.'s David talks all about it in his latest blog which you can find the full version by clicking here. 
What does this mean for people who are in this dilemma? A lot of offices will probably be affected by this so David discusses what we should do. Listen and find out!

Rob and Beth Talk to Museum of Ice Cream Co-Founder Manish Vora a.k.a Flavor Flav

Rob and Beth were super excited to check out the new location of the Museum of Ice Cream, which is right nearby in the Seaport District of Boston! It was such a fun day of tasting 5 different ice creams (!), learning about ice cream around the world, and jumping into a pool of sprinkles! Check out our pictures below and listen to our interview with co-founder Manish Vora, whose official "ice cream" name is "Flavor Flav".
Manish talks about the nostalgic feeling that is so heavily incorporated into the museum and what is so exciting about this new location: 

Share the Holiday Love with Natural Body Works in Kingston...Diane Jordan for More Comfort Mondays!

We are less than 10 days away from the big day...Christmas! Do not scramble for gifts as Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston has the best idea for giving back to your parents or other relatives: a gift certificate for a massage/reflexology or other services!
For this week's More Comfort Mondays segment, Diane recalled one of her customers receiving massages as a gift from her son and how it helped with her ailments and health problems: balance problems, foot neuropathy, achy joints, arthritis, low mood and fatigue, just to name a few.
Diane sat down with the client and created a plan for the session so everyone understood what would be worked on and feel comfortable throughout.  After some sessions, the client had an improvement in her ailments and her son was so happy to see that!
Consider giving the gift of massage, or other services, this holiday season. Listen below as Diane talks about the holiday deals from Natural Body Works and how clients can improve from all the services offered:

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, December 13th, 2024

Welcome to another edition of the 'Week in Review' with Rob and Beth. First we talk with Chris and Trish, co-founders of YoPro. It's a new South Shore company with a mission to help Gen Z crush the job front. Then, we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we talk about disposable email addresses. And, the Marshfield Recreation Department has some great ski programs available to youth from 4 to 18. Joining us to discuss is the Marshfield Recreation Director Craig Jameson. Finally, Beth gives her thoughts about the new movie: "Wicked". 

'Don't Forget About Me' -says Vitamin A. Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes

It certainly is easy to list off some vitamins that we know us humans need: vitamin c, b12, vitamin D. But it is important to keep vitamin A in your thoughts as well. This vitamin is important for supporting your teeth, skin, eyes, reproductive system, and that is just to name a few. BUT too much can also be...TOXIC! Don't fret...Dr. John Hayes talks to us about vitamin A and the best ways to use it in your life. 

What is the Best Way to Turn Down an Invite? We Asked the Hingham Housewife, Alexandra Slater

Local author Alexandra Slater is our go-to source for solving life problems, personal dilemmas, and etiquette counsel.  We check in with Alexandra, the "Hingham Housewife", every Wednesday at 9:10am . This week, listener Emily submitted her problem:
 Please help! How do I say no to a well-meaning invitation from a nice person I don’t want to hang out with? Or am I just a jerk?
What to do!? Let's ask the Hingham Housewife. From a nicely-worded decline to a little white lie, Rob, Beth, and Alexandra go through the various ways to tell someone "No Thanks!". Listen and find out:

Rob and Beth Had No Idea About This Gmail Trick, Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

Google is constantly thinking of ways to make our lives easier. It seems as if people have multiple gmail addresses for different areas of their lives. And that is how Gmail+ comes about.
On his weekly segment, Tech Talk, David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. tells us how we can maximize our Gmail productivity in his blog which you can find the full version by clicking here. 
Listen to Tech Talk and find out more about this interesting feature:

Chronic Headaches Be Gone! Diane Jordan Talks Success Story on More Comfort Monday with Natural Body Works in Kingston

It is time to reset our body and mind for the week on More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. This week, Diane discussed how she was able to cure a chronic, and mysterious, 3 month-long headache for a client. After trying to alleviate this pain through doctor's appointments and medication, the client went to Diane who was able to identify an occipital headache. Through massage and ice therapy, the headache disappeared. Listen in as Diane talks all about this success story and what you can do for mystery pains in your own body.  

Is Gen Z Ready to Enter the Workforce? YoPro Program to the Rescue

It was so great meeting local entrepreneurs Chris Greene & Trish O'Leary who are the founders of a new organization called YoPro. The YoPro program is designed to build confidence specifically in Gen Z individuals and build the basic foundational skill blocks needed in an office and corporate environment. This 1-on-1 coaching session could also include mock interviewing, resume drafting, and cultivating connections for networking. Check out our interview with Chris and Trish to learn more about the founders, and how passionate they are about positively impacting the future leaders of Gen Z. You can also head to their website through this link.