Good Day Blog

Warm Up To The Blanket Drive!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:31 GMT

We have a way for you to get a warm feeling this holiday season - by donating a blanket!

IKEA here in West Sacramento is starting a blanket drive. Bring a new or gently-used blanket to the store until December 13, and help the less fortunate at the Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center stay warm. And as an added incentive, while you're at IKEA, take a look at the newest attraction on November 23, 24 & 25 -- Good Day's Mark S. Allen and family, living in one of those model rooms you see throughout the store! But please don't feed them -- that'll only make them cranky...

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/west_sacramento

Is It A Bird? A Plane? No! The Shuttle!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:15:48 GMT

It's that time again! The International Space Station (ISS) and the Shuttle Atlantis are passing right over your house.

Hubby and I just happened to catch them over the summer - but you can check NASA's website to find out when they'll be over your neck of the woods, or maybe your mom's house in Pasadena. Between now and November 28th, there's an opportunity almost every day. Grab the kids for a quick science lesson!

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/

Marianne

TV Trotters

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:11:14 GMT

Hey runners!

Join me Lisa G. and CBS13 meteorologist Laura Skirde for a fun race. We're doing the relay in this year's California International Marathon. The CIM is one of the best known races in Northern California. Laura is a runner and this is her first CIM run. Two years ago, I ran the final (and the most fun) leg of the race. This year I will have the longest at 7.6 miles. Lisa G. will have the glory run, the last leg, and end the race to the crowd of cheering spectators. The race starts at 7am and it is freezing! That's the one thing I remember. You wait for your team member and freeze your rear off until they arrive. But it is a great feeling to hit the road with thousands of athletes. Join us!

Learn more about the CIM: http://www.runcim.org/

Free Swine Flu Clinics!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:36:35 GMT

Today could be your lucky day - IF you qualify for a swine flu shot!

Beginning this morning, people living in Sacramento County can get the free vaccine, if they're in the approved groups. Here are the first few clinics -- for the rest of the schedule, and to find out whether you qualify, follow this link to the Swine Flu Resources page on the CBS13 website, and click on your county.

Marianne

Free Vaccination Schedule

Hiram Johnson High School
Monday, November 16th, 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
6879 14th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95820

Rio Linda High School
Tuesday, November 17th, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
6309 Dry Creek Road
Rio Linda, CA 95673

Loaves & Fishes
Wednesday, November 18th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1321 North C Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Favorite Educational Kid Shows

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:43:55 GMT

That was Teen's Question of the Day. It brought back memories for many of us: Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Romper Room and of course, Sesame Street. But no one could remember my favorite "The Great Space Coaster". Remember Gary Gnu with the gnews? Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddm5bQeKvg

What's your favorite educational kids' show?

Stefanie

Box Top Brigade

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:30 GMT

One thing I love about our viewers is that we are like family. I thanked Tina on the air for the Box Tops she collected for my son Grant. His school collects the Box Tops as a fundraiser. You can find them on cereal, Ziploc, Betty Crocker and Kleenex boxes. I mentioned it on the air and some of our viewers were so sweet and sent in Box Tops. Thank you to Janice in Woodland, Linda in Happy Camp and so many more! I appreciate your thoughtfulness in collecting. His school appreciates it!

Stefanie

Dean Rocks!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:52:40 GMT

Imagine meeting the celebrity of your dreams... someone that inspires you. I met my dream celebrity yesterday when Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes stopped by our studio. Dean was in town for a fitness event and talked to us about his running, best-selling books and what's next for him. He's been named by GQ and Men's Fitness and one of the "Most Influential Athletes in the World", "Best Bodies"... on and on. He's run 130 miles races in 120 degree heat, he's run for 24 hours straight and he's run 50 marathons in 50 days. He does all this while eating Domino's Pizza, donuts and Snickers. He's an amazing athlete. I was at a live shot with Lisa Gonzales at Fairytale Town but I rushed back to meet him. He waited for me to return. Even better, despite his success, Dean was humble and down-to-earth. He was patient while I asked about his eating regimen, running and family. Thanks Dean for making my day!

Stefanie

Great Family Recipes!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:47:52 GMT

Got a great family recipe? We want to see it!! And maybe TASTE it!

We're looking for those yummy recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. I have a whole cookbook full of them, that my Aunt Ann put together for all of us girls. I'll start this off with one of my childhood favorites that I've been getting requests for lately. Dee-lishus!

Marianne's Grandma's 'Supper on a Bread Slice'

1½ lbs lean hamburger

1 med yellow onion, chopped

2/3 c milk

1 egg, beaten

2 cups grated Velveeta cheese (don't use anything else but Velveeta)

2 c bread cubes (just tear up some French bread)

1 T prepared mustard

Salt and pepper

1 loaf of French bread (in addition to the cubes above)

Aluminum foil

Slice the loaf of French bread horizontally, so there's a top and a bottom. Cover the sides and bottom with foil, so just the top is exposed.

Mix all the other ingredients together to make a cheesy meatloaf. Pile it on top of the bread halves to make two equal pieces. Bake them on a cookie sheet at 350° for probably 45 minutes to an hour, until the meat portion looks crispy and done! Let it cool for a few minutes, then cut it into 2" slices. Try not to eat the whole thing by yourself.

New Life for Your Old Bra

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:14:47 GMT

...and by "old", I mean one that you no longer wear because you outgrew it, or it outgrew you!

I've overheard women in the dressing room at Nordstrom say they were being measured for a new bra because they'd lost weight. But you know their former foundation wear has to be in good condition! Now there's a place that'll give them new life.

In conjunction with Bosom Buddy Recycling, "At Last Bra & Lingerie" of Sacramento is launching B.R.A. -- "Bra Recycling Advocates"! Bring in a bra you no longer wear, but is too nice to toss out... and they'll make sure it gets to a women's shelter and finds good use. They can really use mastectomy and breast-feeding bras, too! Contact At Last Bra & Lingerie to find out how to donate.

Marianne

Taking Charge

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:07:21 GMT

What a great morning -- and breakfast to boot! Since revealing her breast cancer last spring and sharing her story with all of us and all of you, (www.gooddaysacramento.com/tina), Tina Macuha has inspired so many women to take action. This morning, we honored them!--with breakfast at Matteo's in Carmichael (thank you! Who knew breakfast pizza could be so good??). Each of these women had a story to tell -- many of them getting their first, or their annual, mammogram after hearing that was the way Tina's cancer was diagnosed. And we couldn't be more proud of them!

We also got to debut a new cookie you can find at Ettore's European Bakery (www.ettores.com)! It's a beautiful, 5" tasty pink sugar cookie shaped like a breast cancer ribbon. $2 from every cookie sold goes to breast cancer research. They're available now, and year-'round, not just in October. Thanks, Ettore!