Jen Jacobs
I am one half of the Get Up & Go Show heard weekdays from 6 to 10am on Mix 94.9. When not at work, I can be found hanging out with my husband, family and friends, working out, shopping, playing guitar or playing with my cat.
Jen Jacobs
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How to Prevent the Flu
January 15, 2013 Influenza is running rampant in Minnesota. In fact, 27 people have died from the flu. Here are a few simple steps to possibly prevent you getting the flu.
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How to Find Balance
January 14, 2013 Work, kids, spouses, activities - it's hard to find some sort of work and life balance, but here are a few ways to help you out.
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How to Write an Online Dating Profile
January 11, 2013 I told you in an earlier Junk Drawer about how to find love in the new year and in it, I touched on online dating. I had someone send me a very nice email about it, but they wanted to know how to write an online dating profile, so here goes.
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How to Drop Five Pounds Quickly
January 10, 2013 Of course, watching what you eat in combination with these tips will also help, but these are small things to do to jumpstart your weight loss.
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How to Write a Thank You Note
January 9, 2013 Now that all of the Christmas gifts have been opened, the wrapping paper recycled and placed neatly in the ribbon drawer, you should say thank you for what you've received. Here's how to write a proper thank you note, even if it is for something that you don't like.
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Things That Will Cost Less in 2013
January 8, 2013 Normally as the years pass, the prices for things go up. Here are somethings that will actually cost us less this year.
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How to Find Love in 2013
January 7, 2013 If your New Year's resolution is to get over your ex and find love, here are a few ideas to help you find someone in time for Valentine's Day.
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Sick? There’s an App for That
January 4, 2013 Glen and I recently had some sort of creeping crud and it was brutal. Now that we’re feeling better and the cleanup is over, I learned that we can fight colds and flu with our smartphones. If you’re sick, there’s an app for that.
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How to Make Healthy Changes for Good
January 3, 2013 The more people I talk to, the more people I learn have health related New Year's resolutions - myself included - and I think those are some of the hardest to keep. Here, a few small changes to make so we can make that goal.
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How to Get Rid of your Cold
January 2, 2013 I got sick over Christmas and Glen got sick a couple days later. Everyone around the building has been sick and it seems like everyone we talk to had, has it, or it's going around their house. Here are a few ways to feel better sooner.
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How to Make a Resolution and Stick to It
December 28, 2012 You may have some free time to ponder your New Year's resolutions this weekend, so while you're thinking deep thoughts about ways to improve your life in 2013, here are some ways to make that new way of life stick.
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How to Save More Money in 2013
December 27, 2012 I have never really made New Year's resolutions because I always felt like you can make a new start any day of the year, but 2013 is going to be different. In addition to keeping my handbag clean, I also want to save money, so here are a few ways to save some money without having to give up little extras.