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Smart Last Minute Christmas Gifts

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:30:22 +0000

At this time of the year, everything you want to buy is going to be too expensive, the wrong size or have any number of other things wrong with it, but there are a few last minute gifts that don’t look cheap or thoughtless. You have a fashionista on your list and you just aren’t [...]

How to Decorate With Food

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:29:39 +0000

Food isn’t just for eating. It’s for decorating, too. Here are a few fun ways to incorporate food into your holiday decorations. Did you know that cranberries don’t come in a gooey canned substance? It’s true! The bright little berries make a cool eye catching centerpiece that’s festive and seasonal. Take a candle (the LED [...]

Gifts for Foodies

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:21:26 +0000

From sea to shining sea, the U.S. has so much great stuff. There’s a lot to see and do and though we maybe can’t see and do it all, we can taste it all. Here are some cool food ideas that make wonderful gifts. Wine is having a great year this year. If you have [...]

What Should I Buy For My Man?

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:20:31 +0000

One of the most difficult gifts to find is one for Glen. I don’t want to just buy him another dress shirt or sweater. He has plenty of both, so I started Google-ing around and found some cool gift ideas for guys. A lot of men don’t like to spend money on themselves. They like [...]

How to Avoid Holiday Money Mistakes

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:21:54 +0000

This can be a very expensive time of the year and if you’re not careful, it’s easy to overspend. Here are a few ways to avoid making money mistakes and hopefully how to start 2013 off on the right foot. It’s so easy to overspend. Especially on little kids. The clothes are so cute. The [...]

Unique Gift Ideas

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:27:38 +0000

Do you have someone on your list that you just don’t know what to buy? You don’t want to give them another gift card. Cash is always nice, but you want something that stands out. Here are a few gift ideas that won’t go in the return pile and will be used for years to come.

What Not to Buy This Holiday Season

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:30:13 +0000

The halls are decked in most of the stores, so as much as I hate to say it, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Here is a guide to what you shouldn’t buy this shopping season. Black Friday is almost here and stores already seem to be going bananas with their deals, but sometimes [...]

What You Should (And Shouldn't) Buy in October

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:27:11 +0000

It’s the beginning of a brand new month. It’s the beginning of a brand new season. It’s the beginning of a new business quarter. Christmas isn’t that far away and many are thinking about their gift lists. Here’s what you should and shouldn’t buy in October. There is a dearth of things on sale right [...]

'Santa' Grants Little Girl's Christmas Wish By Bringing Her Father Back From Iraq [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:38:31 +0000

Christmas may have come and gone but there is still magic to marvel at from this joyous holiday, like the magic that granted the wish of a little girl who only wanted her soldier father back for the holidays. Bethany Arnold’s class got a visit from Santa Claus this past holiday. He brought toys and [...]

Track Santa's Journey Christmas Eve

Mix 94.9 — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:38:08 +0000

Santa Claus will make his annual trip around planet Earth Friday night, stopping at the homes of good boys and girls everywhere. You can monitor Santa's journey live, right here, through the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

Santa Claus Suspended From School?

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:30:24 +0000

Some say it's political correctness gone awry, the Superintendent says the Santa program is "in conflict with the law". What do you think?

7 Adorable 'Santa Babies' [PHOTOS]

Meghan O'Keefe — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:51:51 +0000

slighning, Flickr/lovestruckbabies.wordpress.com/philiphubs, Flickr Every family has its strange holiday traditions and some of those include dressing up tiny, innocent infants as the world's most famous elderly gift giver. Here's a list of the 7 different kinds of Santa Babies you might end up meeting online or in real life this holiday season. And lest you [...]

This Christmas – Avoid Silly Holiday Fights!

Ty James — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:18:46 +0000

'Tis the season to be jolly - if you're single?

That's not how the song is supposed to go, but as it turns out, December is the most stressful month of the entire year, for couples (Daily Mail).

Morning Mix Show Notes 12/19

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:01:09 +0000

Get a lousy gift? What do you do with it? What are you most looking forward to this Christmas and how in the heck does Santa Claus get gifts to all of the children in the whole world? Consumer Reports released their annual Christmas survey and it found that one in five people have gotten [...]

Things You Don't Know About Santa Claus

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:20:43 +0000

You know Santa has to pull an all nighter only once per year, so that's a pretty good vacation package, but here are some other things you don't know about Santa Claus.

Santa Lowers Kids' Expectations

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:44:58 +0000

Turns out, not even Santa can escape a down economy.

The 10 Weirdest Santa Claus Collectibles Available

Alex Zalben — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:16:00 +0000

Axel BÃ¼hrmann, Flickr/ToyVault/Kevin Dooley, Flickr

Santa Claus! The Jolly Old Elf! The Guy In The Red Suit Hanging From a Hook On The Ceiling! Wait, what? Sure there's plenty of delightfully fun figurines of Old Saint Nick, but there's a few far too disturbing and bizarre for any tree trimming party. Here's ten of the b

Holiday Stress? It May be Your Decorations

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:18:47 +0000

With Thanksgiving 2011 in the history books, a lot of people are going to be breaking out the Christmas decorations. Be careful, though. Apparently you can ruin your holiday with poor decoration placement.

Idiot Burglar Gets Stuck in a Chimney

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:51:39 +0000

This is the worst Santa impression I have ever heard of and it's not because it's mid-November.

Morning Mix Show Notes 10/20

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:00:04 +0000

Real Product or Not, speaking of which - you're not going to believe what's in the new Christmas catalogs and a quick reminder as to why you need to finish your to-do list today.