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15 Summer Traditions to Start with a Teenager

2026-05-29T13:52:04-05:00May 29th, 2026|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KMHL|

If you have the time and energy, entertaining young kids isn't hard during the summer. Take them to the pool or to the beach . . . to a rec center or an amusement park . . . or even a neighborhood park.     Teens can be a lot trickier, especially if you want "cool" stuff.     Someone on Threads put together a list of "15 summer traditions to start with a teenager."  (It's a little more wholesome than "cool" . . . so maybe it skews YOUNG teen, pre-16.  Unless your teen WANTS more time with you.)     [...]

You Don’t Need to Refrigerate Your Ketchup

2026-05-18T11:30:49-05:00May 18th, 2026|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KMHL|

Do you put your ketchup in the fridge? Because according to food safety experts, ketchup is perfectly fine sitting in the pantry after you open it.     Here's what a professor of food science had to say about it, "I store my tomato ketchup in the cupboard next to the barbecue sauce . . . It's high in acid, so microbes die off quicker at room temperature compared to in the refrigerator."     Plus, room temperature ketchup pours out a whole lot easier than the cold stuff. And it's not just ketchup . . . soy sauce and some [...]

Chocolate, cheese, and yogurt might actually help you live longer.

2026-04-09T11:17:47-05:00April 9th, 2026|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KMHL|

Here's something you probably didn't expect to hear today. Chocolate and cheese could help you live longer.     A new study of more than three million people found that people who ate more chocolate, cheese, and fermented dairy like yogurt had lower death rates . . . especially from heart disease.     The idea is that these foods help your gut. Yogurt has good bacteria . . . and chocolate has compounds that support your heart health.     But not all fermented foods made the list. Sourdough bread and miso were not shown to be as healthy.   [...]

Banning Your Kids From Social Media Might Make Things Worse

2026-04-07T10:58:30-05:00April 7th, 2026|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KMHL|

I think everyone can agree, we should all spend less time on social media. But here's something a lot of parents might not expect. A new report says that banning kids from social media completely or using tracking apps are not always making kids safer.     Researchers found that when kids feel watched or shut out, they tend to hide things instead of speaking up. And that can make risky situations even worse.     So, the study suggests trying to build trust with your kids instead of fully banning them. Focus the conversation around digital safety, so you empower [...]

Nintendo Video Game characters Ranked – Popcorn Bucket List Episode 223

2026-04-03T11:58:44-05:00April 3rd, 2026|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KMHL|

On this week's episode of Popcorn Bucket List we discuss and rank who we think are the best characters from the Nintendo universe. And speaking of Nintendo, we also break down everything you need to know before going to see this weekends new Mario Super Galaxy movie. Click the video below for all that and much more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cxW7pQp8jg

Top 10 Biggest Travel Pet Peeves!

2026-04-03T11:03:43-05:00April 3rd, 2026|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KMHL|

You know how travel is supposed to be relaxing?  Like, that's the whole point?  But what about all the annoying things that happen?  Because it never goes smoothly . . . something weird always comes up.     So, according to a recent survey, here are our Top Ten travel pet peeves:     1.  Kids kicking the seat in front of them.   2.  People that ignore your personal space.   3.  Anyone that uses speakerphone, or talks loudly on the phone.   4.  Treating the flight attendants rudely.   5.  Playing music without headphones.   6.  Hogging the armrests. [...]

The Unofficial Rules of April Fools’ Day

2026-04-01T11:18:44-05:00April 1st, 2026|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KMHL|

People like to say that everything is too divisive these days . . . but one thing has ALWAYS been divisive:  April Fools' Day pranks.     In a poll, 46% of people say they find April Fools' Day pranks "amusing," while 40% find them "annoying."  For the other 14%, it's a case-by-case thing.  So it's got to be GOOD . . . not stupid.     One other thing that makes April Fools fun and not annoying:  Following the unofficial rules of April Fools' Day. They are:     1.  The Noon Deadline.  This has been a guideline for a while, [...]

You Can Train Your Brain to Be More Optimistic

2026-03-30T11:03:02-05:00March 30th, 2026|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KMHL|

Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist? If you tend to lean negative sometimes, you're not alone. The good news is, optimism is something you can actually improve upon.     According to a behavioral scientist and psychologist, here are three easy science-backed ways to build a more positive mindset:     1. Make a "ta-da list." At the end of your day, write down everything you got done. Not just the big stuff. Things like finishing laundry, or even drinking enough water. The goal is to remind yourself that you did a lot. That builds confidence.     [...]

People Are Sharing the Most “Small Town” Things They’ve Ever Seen

2026-03-20T12:34:49-05:00March 20th, 2026|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KMHL|

People online are sharing the most "small town" things they've ever seen. Whether you've visited or lived in one, some of the things on this list might sound familiar.     Here they are:     1. Traffic is so sparse that people driving in opposite directions can stop and chat with each other for a few minutes.     2. Neighbors post live updates of the ice cream man's whereabouts in a Facebook group. The ice cream man also accepts direct messages.     3. An older man who lost his license for too many DUIs started driving his John [...]

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