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Jacob and Sophia Top List of Most Popular Baby Names — What Else Made the Top 10?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:30:15 +0000

Jacob and Sophia are not a couple in the latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but they may be soon at this rate. Those just so happened to be the two most popular baby names in America in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration. It’s the 14th consecutive year Jacob topped all [...]

Volunteers Needed for Grandma's Marathon; 1,000 Positions Still Available

David Drew — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:47:12 +0000

The amazing Northland tradition is just over one month away! If you have always wanted to experience Grandma’s Marathon but running just isn’t for you, then volunteering is the perfect solution. About 1,000 positions remain for next month’s marathon events – scheduled for June 20-22. Join the Grandma’s Marathon volunteer team and help make the [...]

What Are the Most Redneck Cities in America?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:05 +0000

Some people want to put as much red into the red, white and blue as they can. Real estate site Movoto.com has ranked the 10 most redneck cities in America. The very distinguished list is comprised of eight factors, including high school graduation rate, number of guns and ammo stores per capita, number of taxidermists [...]

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Doesn't Want "Fat Chicks" To Wear Their Clothes, What Do You Think? [POLL]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:47:03 +0000

Found this on an article today from elitedaily.com. Basically, the whole jist of the story is the CEO of Ambercrombie & Fitch, Jeffries, doesn't want fat kids wearing his clothes. He's targeting the cool, popular, in shape, all American kids. That's why you won't find XL and XXL sizes in his stores. And women, no pants over the size of 10.

What's the Best Country to Be a Mother?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:44:56 +0000

Being a mother is hard work, but there are just some places where it’s easier than others. Save the Children has come out with its annual State of the World’s Mothers report, which ranks the best countries to be a mother. Checking in at number one is Finland, leading a charge of European nations in [...]

Survey Reveals a Good Chunk of Us Really, Really, Really Dislike Our Bosses

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:44:40 +0000

You think your boss is bad? A new survey has found that one out of five people would rather be given more work than sit next to their boss at work.Think about that: these people would gladly accept more paperwork that keeps them in the office later so they’ll miss ‘Friends’ reruns than sit next [...]

7 Month Old Baby Can't Walk, But Can Water Ski, You Won't Believe It

Chris Allen — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:00:41 +0000

Babies are learning to swim before they can walk. There is new learning and testing to show babies are smarter than we give them credit for. Heck, in Canada they are already playing Hockey before they can walk. This baby puts them all to shame. 7 month old Ryder Blair is shown in a you [...]

Spending Cinco de Mayo at Home? Here is a Review of My 4 Favorite Margarita Mixes, Just Add Tequila!

David Drew — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:39:56 +0000

Some people use Cinco de Mayo as a great reason to drink margaritas. I’ve always enjoyed tequila and margaritas, even on the 5th of December or June, or September. I know that margaritas aren’t that hard to make from scratch, but I prefer to buy the mixes and just add tequila. However, not all mixes are created equal. Here some favorites of mine that I think you’ll enjoy too.

A Cold and Unique Wisconsin Fishing Opener [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:07:21 +0000

There’s no point complaining about the weather at this point. It’s better to just accept it and and enjoy the unique experiences that arise from it. The Wisconsin fishing opener is one event made more memorable by Mother Nature. KBJR-TV reported that despite weather challenges, anglers still found this weekend a chilly success. See the [...]

How Young Is Too Young For Your Kids To Handle Firearms? [POLL]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:57:28 +0000

Tragedy struck the other day as a 5 year old boy shot his sister with his youth .22 rifle he got as a gift from his parents. Long story short, his mother left the kids unattended for 3 minutes, and the 5 year old grabbed the .22 that still had a shell in it and fatally wounded his sister. How terrible. Right off the bat, multiple gun safety rules were broken, and this could have easily been avoided. Nevertheless, it's a terrible tragedy and I can't imagine the pain that family is going through.

Does Money Buy Happiness? New Study Says "Yes"

Ken Hayes — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:17:09 +0000

We’ve always heard money doesn’t buy happiness. Well being poor doesn’t buy happiness either. A new study shows that wealthier countries (like the U.S.) have more satisfied people than poorer countries. The study found here on the week.com, shows that the more money people make, the happier they are. But how can this be? Most [...]

Texting Safely, You Need A Seeing Eye Person, Watch This Funny Video That Might Be A Good Idea

Chris Allen — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:13:41 +0000

We've heard the story that it's so unsafe to drive and text. Surveys have shown it's worse than driving drunk. Have you seen the video of the woman who walks into a wishing pool at a mall because she is texting. The guy who fell in a man hole for texting and walking.

Give a 'Puc' About Your Liquor With These Stainless Steel Ice Cubes

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:56:51 +0000

Liquor connoisseurs who prefer their cocktails on the rocks but have a seething distaste for the watered down repercussions of using ice cubes - meet your “pucking” salvation.

Designer Dave Laituri recently unleashed his latest invention called 'Pucs,' which are stainless steel ice

12 Parents Embarrassing Their Kids on Facebook

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:16:24 +0000

There’s a funny thing about parents and technology. That being a majority of moms and dads are pretty techÂ unsavvy without the help of us internet-obsessed younger folk. And while parental struggles can be frustrating at times, their attempts to get in the techy loop are mostly just hilarious. This is particularly true with Facebook. Many [...]

The Original Gameboy- The Best Handheld Gaming Device Ever

Ken Hayes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:31:27 +0000

If you were born in the 70's or 80's, odds are you or one of your friends had one of these original gray box Nintendo Gameboys. I happened to find mine in an old box in my dad's attic. I was helping him move when I spotted the black carrying case. "No way!" I thought to myself, "It can't really be in there and still work!?"

Sketch Artist Shows Women Are More Beautiful Than They Think In Unique Video

Ken Hayes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:25:49 +0000

This video was so interesting that I had to share it with you. Odds are if you are a woman, there are certain things you don't like about your own appearance. Dove recently did an experiment, where an FBI sketch artist drew a portrait of a woman as described by herself, and then again with a stranger describing her. The results were shocking.

When Switching Jobs, Remember These 5 Things

Kathy Landin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:08:42 +0000

The job market is pretty tight right now, so most days you’re probably thankful just to have a job that pays. But somewhere down the road that may not be enough. You may find yourself looking for a new position, even as you continue to hold down your current one. There are certain things you should keep in mind when that time comes.

Easy Recipe for Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent, Clothes are Brighter and Smell Great

Cathy Kates — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:20:42 +0000

Recently, I made and blogged about a homemade laundry soap that my friend Coleen had found at onegoodthingbyjillee.com. It involved grating a bar of Fels Naptha soap and mixing it with other powdered detergents. For those of you that prefer a liquid detergent, there is a recipe for that too. The goal is to give you bright, clean, great smelling clothes, while saving oodles of money. Let me know what you think!

Save Money with this Easy Recipe for Homemade Laundry Detergent, Clothes are Brighter and Smell Great

Cathy Kates — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:00:17 +0000

First, I have to give credit to my friend Coleen and the website she found onegoodthingbyjillee.com. Once you visit the website, you will feel that Jillee is your friend too! The kind that has a solution for all your needs! Coleen and I were visiting and she mentioned that she made her own laundry detergent. She said her clothes were brighter and smelled wonderful. She told me how long a batch lasts and I asked how much $$$ she saved. I couldn't get over the savings and HAD to make it for myself.

Sneak Peek at Hayden Panettiere's Glamour Photo Shoot and Answers to Questions We've Always Wanted to Ask

Cathy Kates — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:41:50 +0000

Hayden Panettiere probably first caught your eye when she was on the show "Heroes". More recently she is one of the stars of the hit show "Nashville". (who knew she could sing too!). She's a beautiful girl and her life interests many. Now, she can add gracing the cover of Glamour Magazine's May issue to her list of accomplishments. Wanna sneak peek at the pics?