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Enjoy 5 Songs About Moms for Mother's Day [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:41:59 +0000

Happy Mothers Day weekend! Country music is great at telling real life stories, so of course there are plenty of songs that deal with moms. Here are 5 such songs for you to enjoy over the weekend. In My Daughter’s Eyes – by Martina McBride Martina is a proud mommy and this song is all [...]

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.

My Earth Day Apology to Our Planet

Ken Hayes — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:04:07 +0000

Today I woke up like any other Earth Day, not realizing that it's Earth Day. I mean, it's something we really don't look forward to unless your big into planting trees. So I thought back on how I've mistreated the earth this last year. It's almost always by accident, but still it wasn't good for the environment. I'm not a litterer, and I recycle... most of the time. But here are some things I'm sorry about.

1. My boat motor. It's old, it leaks, and it's not good for the lakes. I've tried and actually improved it, but man it's spilled its fair share of gas.

List Shows Calorie Count of Popular Beers, But How Do They Taste?

Ken Hayes — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:42:32 +0000

I saw this list on yahoo today that shows the calorie counts of your favorite beers. Naturally, my favorite beers aren’t really on the list, but they do have some popular ones that I’ve tried. Here’s what you can expect from these beers. Here’s the full list with calorie counts from Yahoo.com. So let’s just [...]

Homebound Due To Snow? Here Are Three Great Movies To Watch During A Snowstorm [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:57:40 +0000

It’s spring in the Northland, which of course means a winter storm warning! If you find yourself stuck at home, pop some corn and enjoy of these three movies that are only better when there is snow blowing around outside. Want a good winter horror movie? I’m not talking about some guy in a mask [...]

5 Things to Expect During the First Trimester – From A Guy's View

Ken Hayes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:56:01 +0000

My wife and I broke the news yesterday that we are expecting a baby due in late October. Because the first trimester is over and the risk of miscarriage greatly reduces, we decided it was time to share the exciting news. However, it's been tough keeping it a secret. There's also some other tough parts those first three months, like dealing with hormones.
1. Your wife may not be the same person for a while.

5 Tips for Filing Taxes as a Newly Married Couple

Ken Hayes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:21:35 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago where I could file a 1040ez and be done with it in 2 minutes. However, in the last 3 years, I’ve had some pretty significant life changes. Taxes became ridiculously complicated overnight, and boy have we made our mistakes. I’ll share a few with you, so you don’t make the [...]

9 Random Thoughts About Shopping From A Guy

Ken Hayes — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:08:51 +0000

I made a milestone this weekend. For the first time ever, I didn’t get lost in the mall. I actually knew where I was going, and how to get there. I’ve never been a good mall shopper. I don’t like crowds, I don’t like standing in line, and I don’t like spending money. The mall [...]

See What 12 Songs Made Keith Urban's Playlist for 2012

Ken Hayes — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:07:45 +0000

Keith Urban on his website revealed the top songs in 2012 that inspired him. You’ll see some familiar country tunes, and maybe some surprises on the list. From Keithurban.net: Hi everybody. What a phenomenal year this has been. As we come to the end of 2012 and the new year is yet to explode open..AND [...]

A Realistic Bucket List Before The World Ends on Friday

Ken Hayes — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:49:27 +0000

If the Mayan Calendar is correct, we’ve only got until Friday folks. I don’t know about you, but there is absolutely no way I’ll be able to get my bucket list done by then. So I’ve come up with a shortened list that I may actually be able to accomplish by Friday morning. 1. Floss [...]

7 Worst Royal Baby Names For William & Kate's Baby

Ken Hayes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:19:45 +0000

The world exploded with happiness over the announcement that Prince William and wife Kate are expecting their first child! Oh biscuits and tea, aren't you excited?? What do you think they will name the baby? If history has anything to do with it, there's some pretty awful royal names. Let's go over a few of the bad ones and nudge the couple in the right direction.

The Holiday Tradition is Back. Here Are Bentleyville's Hours of Operation and 3 Things You Must Bring When You Go

David Drew — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:30:45 +0000

We don’t need Thanksgiving to arrive to get into the Christmas spirit in the Northland. Bentleyville was officially open to the public November 17th, why wait until December to experience the amazing light show in Bayfront Festival Park? Bentleyville is open 7 days a week. The hours of operation are: Sunday through Thursday: 5pm -9pm [...]

5 Reasons Every Man Needs A Big Boy Toilet

Ken Hayes — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:30:18 +0000

Yesterday I had the day off and I had a little bit of a honey to do list. My wife had asked me to fix the toilet, since it was leaking somehow. GROSS! I ended up taking the old toilet out and running to Menards and buying a real man's toilet. Here's why you need a big boy toilet, fellas.

5 Tips To Keep People From Digging In Your Trash

Ken Hayes — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:40:41 +0000

It's been an annoying problem that we've been experiencing lately - trash scavengers. If you take a drive down the alleys around town, you'll see them. Our bags have been ripped open and dug through. Who does this? Who actually digs in garbage? What could be of value in there? Of course there is the concern about identify theft, so we've been shredding our bills and most mail. How do deter these people? Here's some ideas I've put into practice.

6 Unwritten Laws Of Facebook That You Probably Follow

Ken Hayes — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:52:42 +0000

I am intrigued with people’s Facebook behavior. It’s a big social experiment that you can watch unfold. Facebook has become it’s own world with it’s own unwritten rules. See for yourself if you find yourself obligated to do these things: 1. Write on someone’s wall for their birthday. Facebook gives us that friendly reminder that [...]

5 Places In Solon Springs That Sound Dirty But Aren't – Our Town

Chris Allen — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:28:56 +0000

Sometimes when we feature a town for "Our Town", I am told to use my imagination. Sometimes it comes easy. This time, I had to use my imagination. I've been to Solon Springs many times and love going there. When I was a kid we stopped for ice cream all the time, but now with the new HWY 53 you can't.

15 Ways To Boost Your Self-Esteem [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:33:46 +0000

I personally did all 15 of these today and I’ve never felt better! This video cracked me up, I’m sure you will find it equally entertaining and, of course, useful.

Things That Cathy Misses in Cloquet – Our Town

Cathy Kates — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:44:27 +0000

The B105 Our Town series continues today with a nostalgic look at this weeks town, Cloquet. Cathy has many fond memories of Cloquet from the Pop Shoppe to Pinehurst Park and she shares them after the jump. Don’t forget to add your favorite memories of Cloquet in the comments section. YUM! My favorite? PINEAPPLE flavored [...]

5 Reasons I'm Glad I Went To My Class Reunion

Ken Hayes — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:28:05 +0000

I really had a tough time trying to decide this year if I was going to attend my 10 year class reunion. It was never that I didn't get along with anyone really. It wasn't that I had any bad feelings about high school. The thing that was holding me back was that I figured, "why relive the past?" I see everyone on Facebook. I have very few weekends free in the summer, why would I want to go back to this class reunion?

5 Things You Must Have To Celebrate 4th Of July Properly

Ken Hayes — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:37:39 +0000

It's the ultimate day to be an American, and it only happens once a year. You better get it right. Here's the things you absolutely need. If you don't have it, man badge revoked.

1. Brats or some other red meat - Not chicken, not hot dogs, and for God's sake no veggie burgers! July 4th everyone eats red meat. Vegetarians don't get to celebrate. Case closed.