Hi. I'm Jen Jacobs and first off, let me just tell you how thrilled I am to be doing the afternoons here on 98 Country. One of the "tour stops" of my radio career had me working in Hutchinson, about an hour south of St. Cloud and I used to listen to 98 all the time. Now I work here. It's surreal.
Jen Jacobs
What to Buy When Outlet Shopping
Outlet shopping is great. It puts high end labels within reach of the average income consumer like you and me. Not every deal is a good one, though. Here's what to keep an eye out for when hitting up the outlet malls.
Summer Party Tips
If summer ever gets here and it stops raining, it's a great time to throw a party. Heck, we should throw a party if it stops raining and the sun comes out for more than a few hours. If and when that happens, here are some tips to throwing a great summer party.
How to Make Remodeling Projects Cost Less
You see a room remodel and think, "I can do that!" only to have the project cost more and be way more difficult than you thought. Here are a few tips to help make remodeling projects cost less.
Interesting Things to Put on the Grill
Memorial Day weekend is here. That means summer time and grilling season are fast approaching. Hot dogs, burgers and chicken breasts are some of the more popular items on the cook out menus, but here are a few different and creative foods you can cook on the grill that will make your party stand out from the rest.
Cooking Mistakes That Can Make You Sick
Family reunions and Memorial Day picnics are right around the corner and it got me thinking about food safety. Thankfully, I haven’t found anything in my home that could make me sick, but I did find that it’s not just the food that can cause illness. It could also be the way we handle our food that can cause problems.
What You Should Never Put on a Resume
We know what we should put on our resume, but there are a few things you should never put on your resume.
How to Be Happier at Work
Sometimes your coworkers really make you angry. Work dropped in your lap with no notice when you're already swamped, management not respecting your off time and personal time and not being listened to are all sure to make you angry. Here are a few ways to be happier around the office.
Best Family Vacation Spots
Summer break is almost here and many families are planning their summer family vacations. Here are a few ideas for places you can take your whole family.
Good for You Snacks
Snacks are my downfall. I could eat a box of Triscuits or a bag of Twizzlers no problem. But it is a problem because, it's not a good idea to eat a whole bag or box of anything. Here are a few snacks that are satisfying, sweet (or salty) and, good for you!
What to Think About Before You Take a Road Trip
To me, there is nothing better than a good old fashioned road trip, but as I have learned from days gone by, there are some things to think about before you put the key in the ignition.
How to Rev Up Your Metabolism
As we get older, we get wiser, but our metabolism slows down. Here are some wise foods to chew on to help speed up your metabolism.
Tick Bite Myths Busted
Tick season is here, so here are a few tick bite myths busted.