Tim Phillips Show, 11/4/26

A new survey by Rascals reveals that 47% of parents wish they had been better prepared for life with a newborn. The study estimates parents will change 2,555 diapers during a baby's first year. Other findings:

- 38% of parents felt they had enough information before becoming a parent.

- Parents say it takes an extra 33 minutes to get out of the house with a baby. In the rush, 31% forget baby wipes, 30% forget spare clothes and 21% forget diapers

- 48% of parents have experienced a diaper leak away from home while 22% have cut an outing short because of one.

A new study from the University of Liverpool found that many adults expect certain foods, especially high-fat, high-sugar, and ultra-processed treats, to make them feel happier. Researchers surveyed more than 1,200 adults and found that foods like chocolate, ice cream, and sugary drinks were often linked with positive emotions. Not surprisingly, the study also found that people who had stronger emotional attachments to those foods tended to have poorer overall diets and were more likely to engage in "comfort eating" when feeling stressed or upset. Branded junk foods generated stronger positive expectations than healthier, non-branded foods. Researchers say those emotional connections may be shaped by advertising and past experiences and suggest that helping people rethink their expectations about comfort foods could improve diet quality and reduce emotional eating. 

One-Hit Wonder - I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER    DONNA LEWIS   #2 for 6 weeks in 1996 (behind the
 Macarena).

Hit #41 with "Without Love" the next year, and #45 with Richard Marx with "At the Beginning" from the movie Anastacia. Born on 8/6/1973 in Cardiff, Wales.

Reynolds Market Deal of the Day:

Wednesday: Rotisserie Chicken $7

 If you're wondering what holiday trends are hot this year, it turns out Gen Z and Millennials are channeling their inner grandparents. A new report finds younger adults are embracing "grannycore" decor, filling their homes with cozy touches like tartan plaid, ceramic Christmas trees, vintage ornaments, crochet, and handmade decorations. They're also trading screen time for old-school fun, with huge spikes in knitting, embroidery, scrapbooking, puzzles, and classic board games. The trend is all about nostalgia, togetherness, and making the holidays feel more personal. In fact, many young adults say they'd rather gather with friends and family than receive gifts, and they're actively looking for screen-free activities. Retailers are seeing growing demand for crafts, games, and retro-inspired holiday decor as people prioritize meaningful memories over expensive purchases. 

A new Talker Research survey found 81% of parents miss the magic of the holidays from their own childhood, and 93% are now re-creating those traditions for their kids. The biggest things they miss? Family traditions, favorite homemade recipes, and simply spending uninterrupted time together. In fact, many say the holidays felt best back in the ’90s! Parents think age 6 is the peak of holiday magic, but they’re also realizing those years fly by fast. Nearly half say they’re making a bigger effort to be present and soak up every moment.