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Homemade Mosquito Trap Could Help Keep Your Family Comfortable this Memorial Weekend

Cathy Kates — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:11 +0000

I've never liked the smell of mosquito repellent like Off or Skin-So-Soft. I never thought the Citronella candles worked very good and short of fumigating with a canister of insecticide fog like they use to do at the drive-in movie theaters, what's left to try? DIY Mosquito Trap!

Cathy's New Favorite Camping Drink Uses Glazed Donut Vodka! A Memorial Weekend Must!!! [Recipes]

Cathy Kates — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:50:48 +0000

Last year, friends I camp with introduced me to a peanut butter infused vodka that used Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, YUM! I'll give you that recipe too, BUT, with a new camping year, comes a new favorite drink. This time it uses 360 Vodka Glazed Donut flavor. Perfect to share with friends and family (of age) this coming Memorial Day Weekend! Here' some recipes to get the party started, be sure to share the "yum factor" with your facebook and twitter friends!

Video Salutes The Brave Men & Women Of Our Miltary [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sun, 27 May 2012 23:56:07 +0000

B105 salutes the brave men and women serving our military at home and abroad, as well as their families. This Memorial Day, please remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

5 Disastrously Bad Camping Experiences

Ken Hayes — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:29:55 +0000

With Memorial Day Weekend upon us a lot of people may be planning to camp. Learn from my mistakes. We all have a bad camping experience, at it seems that I have more than most. Here's the worst of them.

1. Bears! Bears! Bears! - 1993 Whiteface campground around 1992-1993. I don't exactly remember the year, but holy cow what an experience to remember.

KNOW Where To Save Money With Cheap Gas This Memorial Weekend

Cathy Kates — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:30:55 +0000

Planning on travel this Memorial Weekend? You aren't alone. According to AAA, 34.8 million Americans will take to the roads for the holiday, but not with out concessions. Some will hold back on spending by not paying for entertainment, many will stay closer to home. Obviously you're going to spend a lot on gasoline, but you can save a few bucks if you check out this website to find the cheapest gas.

Patriotic Cupcake Cones Recipe For The Memorial Weekend

Cathy Kates — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:46:41 +0000

Looking for something different to serve this week-end for Memorial Day? These Taste of Home cupcakes are fun to make and eat (so get the kids involved) and if you buy blue sprinkles, they cover the red, white and blue aspect of the holiday. ENJOY! INGREDIENTS •1/2 cup shortening •1-1/2 cups sugar •2 eggs •1 [...]

5 Ways To Avoid Recreational Water Illnesses This Memorial Day Weekend

Cathy Kates — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:30:47 +0000

I have SO many wonderful memories of swimming in area lakes during my childhood. Chub Lake in Carlton, Sandy Lake in the Mahtowa/Barnum area, Moose Lake and of course, Park Point. I remember swimmer's itch and stepping on tin cans an

Eight Heartwarming Videos of Soldiers' Surprise Homecomings

B105 Staff — Mon, 30 May 2011 17:49:00 +0000

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home.

In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty unannounced. You'll really want to grab a box of tissues before watching.

8 Great Summer Vacation Movies [VIDEOS]

B105 Staff — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:39:12 +0000

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies.

Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind.

Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

Barbecue Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend [VIDEOS]

B105 Staff — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:07:51 +0000

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend.

Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique.

We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame.

Check them out after the jump.

10 Extreme BBQ Aprons for Memorial Day Weekend

B105 Staff — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:53:47 +0000

In honor of Memorial Day, and all the barbecuing that will take place during the three-day weekend, we’ve compiled a gallery of handmade aprons from craft site Etsy that are sure to let everyone know who’s boss of the grill. - Contributed by Jeremy Taylor

Berry Bliss Cake

Cathy Kates — Wed, 25 May 2011 20:59:42 +0000

With the Memorial week-end ahead, (and SO much to do), I thought I would share a SUPER easy dessert recipe that "looks" hard to make and reeks of summer goodie-goodness. The Berry Bliss Cake! You can even change out the blackberries for blueberries and it will be red, white and blue.....perfect! Here's the recipe, but if you want a how-to video, just click on the delectable picture to the left.

Memorial Day Weekend Movie Guide

B105 Staff — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:08:35 +0000

Since we can’t spend the entire Memorial Day weekend barbecuing, many Americans observe the day by hopping over to the local cinema to take in a blockbuster movie and some free air conditioning.

Memorial Day 2011 boasts some great flicks, from the Kenneth Branagh-directed treatment of "Thor" to the much-anticipated sequel to "The Hangover" to Woody Allen's first critical hit in years, "Midnight in Paris." Here's your guide to what will being playing in theaters over the holiday weekend.