Start Your Day Positive

In This Episode: ✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good stories, and conversation starters to help you start your day positive. ✅ Get Any Gift Cards for Christmas? You would be surprised at how many gift cards go unused each year. We've got a tip to make sure you never miss out, and we share a place you can trade your gift cards for another one you would prefer. ✅ Len Has Picked a "Word of the Year" for 2026 and it's Super Positive! ✅ Take Our "It Happened in 2025" Quiz and See How Much You Remember Len's got a end of the year quiz for Sara. Play along and see how you do. ✅ National Tick-Tock Day It's not the app. Find out How to Celebrate Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct Universal Windows Direct  

In This Episode: ✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good stories, and conversation starters to help you start your day positive. ✅ Where Are the Most Generous People in America? WalletHub crunched the numbers on charitable giving across all 50 states, looking at volunteer hours, income donated, and charities per capita. One state stood out in a big way — and Ohio makes a strong showing too. ✅ A Powerful Christmas Message About Compassion and Peace ✅ Why a Nintendo Switch Might Be the Best Christmas Gift If someone in your house unwrapped a Nintendo Switch, science says that’s actually great news.... some games help reduce stress.  ✅ National Thank You Day We take a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you — because gratitude never goes out of style. ✅  Whistle While You Win  It’s time to play Whistle While You Win! Len whistles a tune, and you guess the song name by heading to startyourdaypositive.com. One correct guesser will win a $50 gift card to the restaurant of their choice, thanks to Wyatt Works. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Wyatt Works Northeast Factory Direct Universal Windows Direct  

In This Special Episode:  It’s our Christmas Eve edition, and we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual format, Len and Sara each sit down with their families for some fun, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud conversations. We ask everyone: What’s one Christmas tradition they never want to change? What’s the most memorable gift they’ve ever received? And… who is the hardest person in the family to shop for (and why)?  From meaningful moments to unexpected answers, this episode is a reminder of what Christmas is really about — connection, memories, and the people we love most. Cozy up, grab a cup of something warm, and join us for a Christmas Eve conversation that feels like home. Merry Christmas from our family to yours!  SPONSOR PARTNER: Northeast Factory Direct  

In This Episode: ✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good, and interesting updates ✅ Christmas Lyrics We Think We Know Play along as Len quizzes Sara on some familiar favorites and see if you know the lyrics ✅ The Facebook Photo Glam Trend Everyone is Tryin So much fun! With the right prompt, you can look like the classic album cover  ✅ Confident Gift Giving Our communications expert, Tommie Jo Brode, reminds us that good gifts come from our hearts, not our wallets Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Universal Windows Direct • Northeast Factory Direct and Tommie Jo Brode  

In This Episode: ✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good, and interesting updates ✅ The Man Behind So Many Christmas Songs Meet Johnny Marks, the songwriter responsible for some of the most beloved holiday classics of all time — chances are, you’ve been singing his songs for decades without realizing it. ✅ This Food  Is Having a Moment Move over kale — this food is officially cool. We share what food experts are calling the 2026 food of the year!  ✅ Cleveland Named One of the Best Christmas Towns in America - we share all the details!  ✅ A Christmas Moment from Space A look back at Apollo 8, what astronauts famously read while orbiting the moon on Christmas Eve — one of the most awe-inspiring holiday broadcasts ever. ✅ Good News That Sticks A heartwarming story involving Baltimore Ravens players quietly serving others ...reminding us what the season is really about. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: • Hartville Marketplace • Universal Windows Direct • Northeast Factory Direct