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How Productive Are YOU on a Monday?!

Faith Martin — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:23:25 +0000

It was such a fantastic weekend, with Mother's Day and all!

My kids were in town, I played music both nights at two great venues! RF McDougals and Thomas Oneil Cellars. Harp Player Casey Peterson jumped in for a song on

Best Tri-Cities Christmas Light Show Ever! [VIDEO]

Faith Martin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:00:49 +0000

We drove around the other night and looked at Christmas Lights and found this house up off Shockly Road. Make sure you watch whole video, it gets even better toward the end!

Check it out!

Google Street View Turns Your House Into a Snow Globe

Big Jim — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:45:26 +0000

If you have ever wondered what your house would look like in a snow globe, you have got to check out this website!The website uses Google Street View and your address and turns your house into a snow globe. CLICK HERE to see the magic!

Faith's Advice: Stop the Stress of the Holidays by Scaling Things Down and Prioritizing

Faith Martin — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:00:44 +0000

I hear a lot of people talking about being “Stressed Out” for the Holidays…I think that must be because of all the expectations! Here’s a thought! Just decide to do it different this year! I’m deciding to just enjoy the lights, the parties, the days off and the yummy holiday goodies, and of course, the [...]

I Don't Even Drink…But Who Can Resist This Gingerbread Martini?!

Faith Martin — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:43:59 +0000

Oh my goodness, I saw this on the facebook page for Outback Steakhouse!

I don't even drink alcohol...but WHO can resist this? It looks sooo yummy!

When I did drink, one of my favorite drinks was hot chocolate with peppermint Schnapps in it and crunched up pepermint candy on top!

Do you have a favorite Holiday cocktail or drink?

Please share!~Faith

Will You Decorate Your Home for the Holidays? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:39:40 +0000

Tis the season for Christmas lights, nativity scenes and Santa lawn statues. In December, it often seems like every house in the neighborhood is decorated for the holidays. But are they really, or are your eyes being tricked by the blinking lights? According to a survey of 1,000 adults by Rasmussen Reports, 64 percent plan to decorate [...]

Do You Have Any Crazy, Weird & Fun Family Holiday Traditions?

Faith Martin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:00:23 +0000

I have fun friends that share with me the crazy traditions they have in their families and I'm amazed how many families have things they do every year to make the holidays extra special.

One of my friends has grow kids and grand kids who live out of town, so when they come visit, they merge Thanksgiving and Christmas all together so they can do both in one weekend

Will You Be Traveling This Thanksgiving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:15:44 +0000

The rush to join the extended family for turkey and stuffing makes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the busiest travel day of the year. And this year it's going to be a busier than last year.

Candy Cane Pringles? Dear God, it's Real

Big Jim — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:36:17 +0000

Time for Crazy Holiday Pringles! Pringles. A brand of ultrathin potato crisps, sold in canisters that convert nicely into coin banks. All of you already knew this.It’s almost time for eggnog and sugar cookies, but this? Pringles has a new flavor…Candy Cane! I will try them and give you my results soon! Do you think [...]

Cee Lo Green To Release Xmas Album!

Faith Martin — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:00:38 +0000

Cee Lo Green is going head to head with Rod Stewart this fall in the Christmas album sweepstakes. The singer’s record label confirms that his holiday disc is called Cee Lo’s Magic Moment, and it’ll be in stores October 30. That’s also the same day that Rod will release his holiday album, Merry Christmas, [...]

Would You Eat A 133 Year Old Fruitcake? [INTERVIEW]

Big Jim — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:29:55 +0000

Morgan Ford is now the keeper of a fruitcake that has been in his family for 133 years. It was baked back in 1879 by his great-grandmother. Yes “Billy The Kid” was still alive back then. This cake has been around the block, when it was 125 you might have seen it on Jay Leno. [...]

The Newest Dangers to Watch Out for This Season Are Christmas Decorations?

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:57:43 +0000

They may look like innocent reflections of the festive holiday season but if you’re not careful, you’ll be seeing a lot more red than green at Christmas.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) issued an alarming study that found that accidents caused by holiday decorations went from 10,000 cases in 2007 to more than 13,000 in 2010.

Herman Cain Releases A Christmas Video

Big Jim — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:29:42 +0000

Herman Cain might not be running for president anymore. But just like he promised when he dropped out of the race, he’s not going away. He posted a new Christmas video on YouTube where he sits in front of a fireplace holding hands with his wife and reads her passages from the Bible. Then it [...]

Christmas Feast For Under $12

Big Jim — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:30:31 +0000

We keep hearing about how people are cutting back and trying to save money this Christmas. But want to really save money? Time to put your money where your mouth is. A website called Student Beans came up with this Christmas dinner menu that serves four people for a total of $11.55 or $2.89 a [...]

Holiday Foods..Why Only On Holidays?

Faith Martin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:01:48 +0000

Traditionally we all eat turkey & sweet potatoes etc. on Thanksgiving! On Christmas, it’s usually Spiral ham or Prime rib! And Eggnog is always out for purchase during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Is it even available to buy other times of the year? I never cook a turkey at any other time of the year! I have no [...]

Watch 25,000 Christmas Lights Tuned to the 'Angry Birds' Theme [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:17:45 +0000

A family in Austin, Texas turned their Christmas light display into the brightest ever tribute to the popular ‘Angry Birds’ game. Pigs beware! The 25,000 lights that adorn the home blink in a dazzling, rapid display to the game’s iconic theme covered by the indie band Pomplamoose. The house not only dances in theme with [...]

Animals 'Singing' "Jingle Bells" [VIDEO]

Big Jim — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:35:38 +0000

Last week Big Jim & Stacy Lee told you about a poll that said one of the most-hated Christmas songs is the barking dogs version of “Jingle Bells”. But this is even more annoying!

Jones Soda Releases Their Annual Holiday Flavors.

Big Jim — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:05:37 +0000

Every year, Jones Soda releases special limited-edition holiday flavors. And usually they have some RIDICULOUS and DISGUSTING-SOUNDING flavor, like green been casserole or smoked salmon. But this year, they’re all pretty boring. There’s no aweful-sounding flavor…nothing even close. The four flavors are Candy Cane, Pear Tree, Sugar Plum, and Gingerbread. All of those sound like [...]

"Merry Christmas" Or "Happy Holidays"?

Big Jim — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:42:19 +0000

Time for the annual media hype around the nonexistent WAR ON CHRISTMAS. A new Rasmussen Reports survey has found that 70% of Americans say they prefer signs that say “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays.” Which do YOU prefer?

Christmas Is Coming.. Let's Get You Ready. [VIDEO]

Big Jim — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:20:12 +0000

If you have ever been to an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” party, you know the deal. Find a heinous old-school Christmas sweater, and wear it with pride: Paint puff, embroidered reindeer, dangling snowballs made of cotton, maybe some ribbon. Here is a video to show you the ropes!