May 5

CINCO DE MAYO

MIND

Karl Marx 1818

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“Capitalism is exploitative, self-destructive and a dictatorship of the bourgeoisie”

*Like it or not, you live in a capitalist nation. You can complain about it or become a capitalist yourself, make money, and create jobs.

BODY

Henry Cavill 1983

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https://www.menshealth.com/uk/fitness/a27005721/henry-cavill-the-witcher-superman-justice-league/

*Try this Man of Steel workout to look like Superman at your Cinco de Mayo outing.

SOUL

James Conner 1995

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“The doctor told me I had about a week left,”

“The hardest part about the whole thing was telling my bros, how would they feel if their youngest brother died?”

Conner was declared cancer-free in May 2016, returned to Pitt for his senior season and was drafted by the Steelers

*Imagine hearing those words – “You have a week left.” What would you do with your life, if given a second chance?

MONEY

Chris Brown 1989

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Chris Brown announced to his 89 million followers that he would be selling “significantly marked-down, high end designer items” at his gated home in Tarzana, listing the address and hours.

*You don’t need to have a yard sale like Chris Brown did, but take today to round up things to sell online or donate to a worthy cause.

ENTERTAINMENT

Adele 1988

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*Hello. Listen to Adele all day.

FOOD

James Beard 1903 – tacos al pastor

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http://www.jamesbeard.org/recipes/tacos-al-pastor

*Become one of the best culinary minds in the world and make these tacos on Cinco De Mayo from the one and only James Beard.

SNUB – Hannah Jeter 1990

Review –

  • Be a capitalist
  • Man of Steel workout
  • What if you had a week to live?
  • Have a yard sale
  • Listen to Adele
  • Make tacos al pastor

May the 4th

MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU DAY

MIND

Will Arnett 1970

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“I had some difficult times, but really, let’s keep it in perspective, nobody died. I’m lucky, I’ve got great kids who are healthy and happy, and as far as I’m concerned, the rest is gravy.”

*Keep things in perspective today.

BODY

Rory McIlroy 1989

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It may have only lasted around 35 minutes in total but the intensity was enough to make even Rory breathe a little harder.

http://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/news/tour-news/rory-mcilroy-gym-routine-117027

*Build stability, strength, flexibility, and speed with this workout in just 35 minutes. This workout will get you breathing harder and ready to play like Rory. (Or as my mom calls him – Roy)

SOUL

Keith Haring 1958

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He worked with children in schools to paint large murals with them, and he made paintings and sculptures for schools and hospitals in many places.

http://www.haringkids.com/

*Buy a Haring t-shirt and wear it proudly on this day, knowing that the money went to helping kids.

MONEY

Erin Andrews 1978

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ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was awarded $55 million in her lawsuit against the owners of the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University and a hotel guest who used a hacksaw to tamper with her room’s peephole and record a naked video of her.

*With fame, comes opportunities to be exploited. With owning a business, comes opportunities to be sued for something that one of your employees or customers have done. Solidify your workplace expectations and culture before even opening.

ENTERTAINMENT

Audrey Hepburn 1929 – watch Roman Holiday

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*Watch Audrey Hepburn win an Oscar in Roman Holiday.

FOOD

Lance Bass 1979 – pan fried large mouth bass

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What food item are you splurging on? “It’s definitely got to be seafood. I love crab legs and any kind of sushi. Fresh tuna is one of my favorites. And if you put truffle on anything, it makes it fancy.”

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pan-fried-largemouth-bass-with-lemon-garlic-herb-butter-sauce-recipe.html

*Listen to some N’Sync while making this pan fried large mouth Lance Bass. Put truffle on it to make it fancy. Enjoy it while watching Roman Holiday.

SNUB – Kimora Lee Simmons 1975

Review –

  • Keep things in perspective
  • Rory McIlroy workout
  • Buy a Keith Haring t-shirt
  • Solidify your workplace expectations
  • Watch Roman Holiday
  • Make pan-fried large mouth Lance bass

May 3

CHRISTINA HENDRICKS APPRECIATION DAY

MIND

Niccolo Machiavelli 1469

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“There is such a gap between how one lives and how one should live that he who neglects what is being done for what should be done will learn his destruction rather than his preservation.”

*Take today to compare how you are living to how you should be living.

BODY

Cheryl Burke 1984

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“Dancing is the best exercise,”

“Not only is it great cardio, but it works everything, strengthening your whole body.”

*Take your better half dancing tonight. Dance like James Brown!

SOUL

James Brown 1933 – The Godfather of Soul

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What became known as soul music in the Sixties, funk music in the Seventies and rap music in the Eighties is directly attributable to James Brown.

*Listen to the Godfather of Soul James Brown, until you can scream – “I feel good!”

MONEY

Damon Dash 1971

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“I’m mad at y’all for having the same job for 25 years…I can’t imagine doing the same shit every day having to be told what to do every day…and ask to go on vacation.”

*As I type this, I’m in my 25th year of teaching. I wish I would’ve seen the above quote 26 years ago.

ENTERTAINMENT

Christina Hendricks 1975 – watch Mad Men

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Actress Christina Hendricks, named the sexiest woman alive by Esquire magazine, is known for playing Joan Holloway on the TV series Mad Men.

*Watch as many episodes of Mad Men as you can today.

FOOD

Ann B. Davis 1926 – pork chops and apple sauce

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http://greatideas.people.com/2014/06/02/alice-brady-bunch-ann-b-davis-recipes-pork-chop-applesauce/

*Just like the Brady Bunch – eat your pork chops with apple sauce – while watching Mad Men

SNUB – Bing Crosby 1903

Review  –

  • How should you be living?
  • Dance
  • Listen to The Godfather of Soul
  • Create your own job
  • Watch Mad Men
  • Make pork chops and applesauce

May 2

NET WORTH DAY

MIND

Donatella Versace 1955

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“Be brave and fearless in everything that you do, always, with no compromise, ever.”

*Be fearless in everything that you do today. Make it a habit.

BODY

Shaun T 1978

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https://shauntfitness.com/

You don’t need a gym membership to get your best body back! Tone your belly, butt, arms and legs in only 15 minutes with this miracle workout from fitness guru Shaun T.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/shaun-ts-miracle-15-minute-workout

*Try this 15 minute workout while watching the video. This almost killed me.

SOUL

Saint Catherine Laboure 1806

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The Miraculous Medal is the most popular religious medal in the world, and for good reason: it comes from Heaven!

The Miraculous Medal originated in Paris, France, in the year 1830, after St. Catherine Labouré experienced an apparition of the Virgin Mary. “God wishes to charge you with a mission,” Our Lady said to Catherine.

https://www.catholicshop.com/miraculous-medals/

*God wishes to charge you with a mission today – buy a Miraculous Medal to wear.

MONEY

James Dyson 1947

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“I became obsessed. It took five years of doing nothing but making and testing prototypes. My wife supported us by teaching art. She was wonderful. But most other people thought I was mad.”

*The success of your business will be determined by your obsession with it and the support received towards it. Don’t worry about what people think. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson 1972 watch Moana

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*The Rock could represent every category – especially the BODY. Maybe get an extra weight room workout in in his honor. Check out his sevenbucks.com website and realize that at one point he was down to 7 bucks – good for MONEY and SOUL. At some point, watch him (hear him) in Moana.

FOOD

David Beckham 1975 – risotto

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The F Word segment is supposed to be about the pair competing to make a risotto but mostly consists of the two of them exchanging verbal barbs.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/gordon-ramsay-david-beckham-risotto-cook-off

http://www.celebsnow.co.uk/celebrity-news/masterchef-david-beckham-shows-off-the-risotto-he-cooked-for-victoria-and-his-kids-110798

*He’s maybe the most popular soccer player of his generation and he even went toe to toe with Chef Gordon Ramsay. Enjoy Beckham’s risotto while watching Moana.

  • Donatella Versace is an Italian fashion designer who has a net worth of $400 million.
  • The Rock, is an American actor and former professional wrestler who has a net worth of $280 million dollars.
  • David and Victoria Beckham: $900 million. Together, the Beckhams are just shy of $1 billion, with both having a hefty estimated net worth of $450 million each.
  • James Dyson REAL TIME NET WORTH $5.2 Billion

*I think I made the right choice for the MONEY section. Don’t forget to vacuum today.

SNUB – Rick Rosner 1960

Review –

  • Be fearless
  • Shaun T workout
  • God will give you a mission today
  • Your success is determined by your obsession
  • Watch Moana
  • Make David Beckham risotto

May 1

50 SHADES OF MAY DAY

MIND

Tim McGraw 1967 – Train the MIND with Grit & Grace

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*Go get this book right now. Live by it for the entire month of May (at least).

BODY

Jamie Dornan 1982

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“IT REALLY IS JUST ALL ABOUT PRESS-UPS EVERY DAY. I’LL AIM TO DO AROUND 50 FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, AND LOADS MORE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.”

*Start your day with 50 (Shades of Grey) push-ups. See how many more you can work in throughout the day. Ask a special someone for a couples workout tonight.

SOUL

Julie Benz 1972

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“I remember the teacher telling me I should not even try acting. I still have the report card where she was like, ‘You will never be an actor. Your voice is horrible.’ That was the best thing that ever happened to me because I was like, ‘I’ll show you’.”

*Let someone know that they were the best thing that has ever happened to you.

MONEY

Anna Jarvis 1864

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Jarvis insisted Mother’s Day “to be a day of sentiment, not profit.” Jarvis soon soured on the commercial interests associated with the day.

*Mother’s Day will be here soon. Shop for her today and make your plans to spend the big day with her, not spending a fortune on her. She won’t mind.

ENTERTAINMENT

Wes Anderson 1969 – watch The Grand Budapest Hotel

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*Watch Wes Anderson almost win an Oscar for The Grand Budapest Hotel.

FOOD

Anushka Sharma 1988

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  • Breakfast– two egg whites with a glass of fresh fruit juice.
  • Midday snack– cheese toast with lime or coconut water.
  • Lunch– lunch from home, which consists of homemade veggies, dal with two chapattis and salad.
  • Evening snack– protein bars or seasonal fruits. And, to finish off her day, she gulps down a glass of milk before going off to bed.

 

*Eat like Bollywood superstar Anusha Sharma.

SNUB – Curtis Martin 1973

Review –

  • Train the MIND
  • 50 push-ups
  • Let someone know they were the best thing that ever happened to you
  • Make plans for Mother’s Day
  • Watch The Grand Budapest Hotel
  • Eat like Anusha Sharma

April 30

SUCK UP LIFE DAY

MIND

Cloris Leachman 1926

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“Throw out words like ‘fitness,’ ‘exercise,’ ‘diet,’ ”

“All those good words–‘physically fit’–I’ve gotten so sick of those words. It sucks.”

“I like that word: Suck up life, suck up good stuff. Throw out all those other boring, dead, overused, meaningless words.”

*Suck up life today. Suck up all the good stuff. 

BODY

Gal Gadot 1985

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“I did two hours gym work, two hours fight choreography, and two hours horseback riding.”

*The only option is probably a nice two hour gym workout. Unless you have a way to do fight choreography or horseback riding. 

SOUL

Travis Scott 1992

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“I feel like God put me here to help out with people’s soul, man.”

*Listen to Travis Scott’s music and see if it helps out with your soul.

MONEY

Isiah Thomas 1961

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In 2009, Thomas took the FIU job and said he was going to donate his first year of salary back to the school because he “did not come for the money.” This was probably because he had a side hustle with the Knicks lined up, which he had to back out of because it was against NBA rules.

*Be careful what you promise and make sure that your side hustle is legal.

ENTERTAINMENT

Johnny Galecki 1975

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Kunal Nayyar 1981

Two cakes on one day? When April 30 rolls around, there must be quite the birthday bash when the guys celebrate on set of The Big Bang Theory.

*Watch The Big Bang Theory which stars two of our birthday boys.

FOOD

Kirsten Dunst 1982 – The Next Best Thing to Tom Cruise Cake

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“He sends me a cake every Christmas. We are very excited to receive ‘The Cruise Cake”

http://www.cooks.com/recipe/is28p2wb/the-next-best-thing-to-tom-cruise-cake.html

*Make this Next Best Thing to Tom Cruise Cake and watch Interview with a Vampire while eating it.

SNUB – Ana de Armas 1988

Review –

  • Suck up life
  • Wonder Woman Workout
  • Listen to Travis Scott
  • Have a side hustle – make sure it’s legal
  • Watch Big Bang Theory
  • Make ‘The Cruise Cake’

April 29

ON THE ROAD AGAIN DAY

MIND

Jerry Seinfeld 1954

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“I read an article a few years ago that said when you practice a sport a lot, you literally become a broadband: the nerve pathway in your brain contains a lot more information. As soon as you stop practicing, the pathway begins shrinking back down. Reading that changed my life.”

*This is why Seinfeld continued to work on his craft as a comedian. This is why you should continue to work on what is most important to you.

BODY

Michelle Pfeiffer 1958

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Pfeiffer, who runs 4 to 6 miles a day on the treadmill, switched to a vegan diet several years ago to improve her health and boost longevity.

*Run 4 to 6 miles on the treadmill and eat vegan today. Watch Scarface for motivation.

SOUL

Willie Nelson 1933

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Be Yourself

If there is one thing that Willie Nelson has always done better than anyone else, it’s being Willie Nelson.

*Be yourself. It’s good for your soul. So is listening to Willie Nelson. And smoking.

MONEY

Dale Earnhardt 1951

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The former NASCAR driver’s widow, Teresa Earnhardt, wants to keep the name from being used by Earnhardt’s son and her stepson, Kerry Earnhardt, and his wife in their home designs and furniture business.

*Make sure your name is being used as you would want, after you are gone.

ENTERTAINMENT

Daniel Day-Lewis 1957 – watch Lincoln

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*Watch Daniel Day-Lewis win 1 of his 3 Oscars as Abraham Lincoln.

FOOD

Uma Thurman 1970 – Durward Kirby burger and the famous “Five Dollar Milk Shake”

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http://www.gregstarling.com/durwood-kirby-burger/

Vincent and Mia order food from a Buddy Holly–look-alike waiter (played by Steve Buscemi)— a “Douglas Sirk” steak and a “vanilla Coke” for Vincent, and a “Durward Kirby” burger and the famous “Five Dollar Milk Shake” for Mia.

http://www.shortlist.com/food-drink/how-to-make-the-5-milkshake-from-pulp-fiction

*Make this Durward Kirby burger and wash it down with a $5 milkshake. Enjoy this 1950s meal while watching Pulp Fiction.

What a day! Big names teaching us how to LIVE FAMOUSLY

SNUB – Duke Ellington 1899

Review –

  • Continue to work on your craft
  • Run 4 to 6 miles on the treadmill
  • Be yourself
  • How will your name be used when you are gone?
  • Watch Lincoln
  • Durward Kirby Burger and a $5 milkshake

April 28

ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS DAY

MIND

James Monroe 1758

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“Flattery will support a man through great fatigue.”

*Help support a friend with flattery today.

BODY

Jessica Alba 1981

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Total body exhaustion is the goal in these Jessica Alba 3-2-1 workouts.

https://www.popworkouts.com/jessica-alba-workout-40-minute-routine/

*Complete this Jessica Alba 3-2-1 workout.

SOUL

Harper Lee 1926

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“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view. … Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.”

*Climb inside someone’s skin today and consider things from their point of view. Read To Kill a Mockingbird for motivation.

MONEY

Ferruccio Lamborghini 1916

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Lamborghini Cars Were A Result Of A Tractor Company Owner Being Insulted by the Founder of Ferrari.

*Turn an insult into an opportunity today.

ENTERTAINMENT

Oskar Schindler 1908 – watch Schindler’s List

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*Watch the movie that won 7 Oscars –  Schindler’s List.

FOOD

Penelope Cruz 1974 – shrimp stew

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Isabella strives to find balance between her need to control (hence, woman on top) and the passion in her heart.

https://www.allroadsleadtothe.kitchen/2011/02/moqueca-brazilian-fish-stew-inspired-by.html

*Enjoy this sexy shrimp stew while watching the movie that it comes from – Woman on Top

SNUB – Elena Kagan 1960

Review –

  • Support someone with flattery
  • 3-2-1 workout
  • Consider things from someone else’s point of view
  • Turn an insult into an opportunity
  • Watch Schindler’s List
  • Make sexy shrimp stew

April 27

FINGER ROLL DAY

MIND

Ulysses S. Grant 1822

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“I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly”

*Whatever has been weighing on your mind, express it clearly today.

BODY

Martha Hunt 1989

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“My personal philosophy is that you just need to switch it up and keep a good healthy balance, don’t overdo any one kind of exercise give your body rest give yourself time to eat and enjoy life! Don’t overdo it is really important.”

“I’ll do a yoga podcast on my iPad from time to time.”

https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/podcasts-yogis-will-love

*Find a yoga podcast and do it. But don’t overdo it.

BONUS: Earl Anthony 1938

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Earl Anthony is the greatest bowler (and 1st millionaire) in the PBA’s first 50 years.

*Go bowling tonight – make it a date night!

SOUL

Coretta Scott King 1927

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Coretta King was his other half. She did more than anyone else to advance his legacy. If it were not for this woman by his side, his legacy would never have risen to such heroic proportions.

*How are you helping your other half? How are you adding to your significant other’s legacy?

MONEY

Eric Schmidt 1955

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When asked about business strategy, he had an acronym that he wanted us all to remember – DNROOC which stands for ‘Do Not Run Out Of Cash’.

*As you continue to work on your dream business, remember DNROOC.

ENTERTAINMENT

Patrick Stump 1984 – listen to Fall Out Boy

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“Whatever notoriety Fall Out Boy used to have prevents me from having the ability to start over from the bottom again,” 

*Listen to Fall Out Boy – before Patrick Stump was a “has-been”

FOOD

George Gervin 1952 – finger rolls

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http://www.cooks.com/recipe/xs68q6p5/finger-rolls.html

*Make these finger rolls in honor of The Iceman George Gervin.

SNUB – Herm Edwards 1954 and Dan Mullen 1972  Image result for Herm Edwards and dan mullen

Review –

  • Express what’s on your mind
  • Listen to a Yoga podcast
  • Help add to your partner’s legacy
  • DNROOC
  • Listen to Fall Out Boy
  • Make finger rolls

April 26

TUG ON YOUR EAR DAY

MIND

Jordana Brewster 1980

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“Sometimes it’s hard to be disciplined about your meditation, so if I set the timer and I have my headphones in, it’s like telling everyone, ‘No, no, no. This is no-bug-me zone right now.’” 

*Set a timer, get your headphones on, and meditate.

BODY

Channing Tatum 1980

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30 Minute Circuit – As many sets as possible:

*Do this Channing Tatum 30 minute circuit and show off those abs!

SOUL

Kevin James 1965

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“I am involved in my faith, it becomes more and more — you know, it becomes a difficult, difficult position. You have a platform and you don’t want to do anything that doesn’t glorify God in every way.” 

*Don’t do anything today that doesn’t glorify God in every way.

MONEY

Melania Trump 1970

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Melania has said that she’s a full-time mom and that she refuses to spend money on a nanny.

*Don’t spend money on things that you can do for yourself.

ENTERTAINMENT

Tionne Watkins 1970 – listen to TLC

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The ‘T’ in TLC

*Don’t be a scrub – listen to TLC

FOOD

Carol Burnett 1933 – Raspberry Riches

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https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/fruit-dessert/carol-burnetts-raspberry-riches.html

*Tug on your ear as you make Carol Burnett’s raspberry riches. 

SNUB – Jet Li 1963

Review –

  • Meditate
  • Channing Tatum workout
  • Glorify God in every way
  • Don’t spend money on things that you can do for yourself
  • Listen to TLC
  • Make Carol Burnett’s Raspberry Riches