Found a list of the greatest accidental inventions...the microwave, artificial sweetener, the Slinky, Play Doh, Super Glue, Teflon and Velcro are on the list! Ever had a great invention idea that you never ran with and later saw on the market?

A guy out golfing in So Cal started a fire with one swing of his club that required 150 firefighters to be called to the scene to fight the fire.... Have you ever had one of those moments???.... If so, what happened????

Dr Paul Meier, of the Meier Clinics, has advise for Blended families today.  If you need some help, he has great advise here.  If you grew up in a Blended Family... What advice would you offer to someone who is looking for help?

Listen to Dr. Meier discuss blended families: Segment 1 & Segment 2

Ladies: what one thing do you want guys to know about women that they may not know?

It's Make a Difference Monday at KLOVE---your chance to share how you've been able to make a difference for someone lately. What have you done---perhaps bought an encouraging card for a co-worker or groceries for a stranger! Share your story here!

Nike has filed a patent for self-lacing shoes that are similar to the ones in the '80's movie "Back to the Future." So cool! What have you seen in a movie or TV show that you would love to see in "real life?"

Healthy Back to School Snacks

Busy parents are always on the lookout for simple yet healthful ways to feed their kids.  Fortunately, we here at KLOVE understand your concerns which is why we asked celebrity nutritionist, author and chef Christine Avanti for her recommendations.  Below are Christine’s suggestions for healthy back to school snacks.

Homemade:

Bake blueberry muffins using organic apple sauce instead of refined white sugar and butter. (http://www.christineavanti.com/Healthy-Recipe-Intro.php)

PB&J on mini bagels, whole wheat crackers or rice cakes - made with natural peanut butter and no sugar all natural fruit preserves.

Greek yogurt granola parfait made with low sugar or homemade granola.

Whole Wheat Bagel dipped into Fruity Cream Cheese -cream cheese mixed with organic fruit spread and fresh fruit.”

Honey Almond Popcorn Globes -only 64 calories!! (http://www.christineavanti.com/Healthy-Recipe-Intro.php)

Homemade granola

Quick grab and go snacks:

apple slices

blueberries

Fruitabu all organic fruit leather  (made by Kashi-no high fructose corn syrup)

string cheese

Baby Bel cheese

Popchips

hummus dip with celery, carrot and cucumbers, zucchini and red bell pepper slices instead of greasy potato chips

organic juice boxes made with real juice instead of juice made from concentrate and high fructose corn syrup

 Cafeteria:

Hummus with veggies

Sliced fresh fruit

Yogurt fruit parfait

Listen to Christine discuss healthy after school snacks: part 1 & part 2

The Afters' leadsinger Joshua Havens and guitarist Matt Fuqua stopped by the K-LOVE Studio. Leave a comment for them!

Listen to The Afters on K-LOVE:

Part 1 ~ The Afters talk about how they met and worked at Starbucks together.

Part 2 ~ The Afters discuss their new song, Line Up The Sky and about the difficult year they've had with losing their manager.

Part 3 ~ The Afters discuss how they are spending more time at home and how God has blessed them by doing so.

Part 4 ~ The Afters talk about partnering up with Randy Jackson.

There are 5 foods that people fear: mushrooms, raisins/dried fruit, cheese, eggs and milk. Are there any foods you refuse to eat? Why?

Ellie Kay, America's Family Financial Expert talked with us today and teaching our kids about managing money. Should we give an allowance? What about paying for chores? If you've got questions, learn more here: http://halfpriceliving.blogspot.com/2010/08/atonement-how-to-keep-your-kids-from.html. Also, if you've got financial questions for Ellie Kay, feel free to post them here or email us at scottandkelli@klove.com.

Listen to Ellie Kay: Segment 1 and Segment 2