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Is Registering for a Birthday Party Inappropriate?

Jackie — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:21:16 +0000

Awe birthday parties. My kids love it when we are invited to birthday celebrations, they get to play and eat cake. I am able to catch up with my friends and celebrate a child’s life. Birthday parties are great! The only thing that can be difficult about a birthday is getting the perfect gift. I [...]

How Much Money Should You Give For a Graduation Present?

Jackie — Thu, 30 May 2013 12:52:48 +0000

It's graduation season . . . so how much money should you give a new graduate as a graduation gift these days? According to a new survey in the Wall Street Journal, people give an average of $111 for a high school graduation . . .

Xbox One: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Alex Keen — Sun, 26 May 2013 14:00:43 +0000

Unless you've been living under a rock, the past three days have been an onslaught of adoration and vitriol for Microsoft’s newest console, Xbox One. Because the recent press conference was so vague, opinions about what the console is capable of is all over the map. For some, the new console means awesome new graphics, better online gaming, and tons of Fantasy Sports support. For others, the new systems’ disregard for indie games, ignorance of backwards compatibility, and obvious cash grab are pushing them away faster than a first date with a hidden snaggletooth. No matter where you stand, the Xbox One has everyone talking about what lies ahead in the next generation of gaming.

Are Trampoline's Unsafe? [POLL]

Jackie — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:03:06 +0000

My kids have been begging for a trampoline for the past year so we finally gave in and put one in the back yard. My kids love it! And I have to admit...it's almost as cool as when I was little. My siblings and I lived on our trampoline from 3 years of age to 18 years of age. It was the one toy that never got old.

Is Giving Less Than $100 at a Wedding an Insult? [POLL]

Jackie — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:09:56 +0000

I was watching some garbage TV the other day and a couple was being interviewed about the gifts that they received for their wedding. They said that anything less than $100.00 is an insult. I was shocked! I have given anywhere from $30 to $150 depending of where I was at financially and who was [...]

Where Do We Need Stoplights in Twin Falls?

Brad Weiser — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:26:01 +0000

Following this mornings news that a much needed light is going in at Fillmore and North College, we got to thinking about other areas that could use better traffic control. How about one street over? Fillmore and Falls is a nightmare trying to get left from either side. It’s nearly impossible during peak traffic. And [...]

Should Base Jumping from Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls Be Illegal?

Brad Weiser — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:52:03 +0000

Last night when I got home I went to the mailbox and had the obligatory chat with my neighbor who was working in his yard. “Ya know…” he said, “They really outta make that base jumping thing illegal. All it does is get people hurt and cost us money and resources when someone needs bailed [...]

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Explains Why He Doesn't Like Fat Women

Brad Weiser — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:12:09 +0000

The CEO of Abercrombie and Fich is an absolute jerk, right? CEO Mike Jeffries candidly stated that he doesn’t want fat people shopping at his stores. According to this article, they aren’t the body type he wants to associate with his clothing… Period. He intentionally excludes larger women’s sizes from his stores and he only includes large sizes for men in [...]

What Motivates You? [POLL]

Jackie — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:27:30 +0000

Getting motivated can be a difficult thing, especially if you are trying to make yourself mow the lawn on your only day off. Even the most motivated people I know have struggled with motivation and I constantly find myself trying to motivate my son to do his homework. I have ran out of ideas so [...]

If You Woke Up As The Opposite Sex What Is The First Thing You Would Do?

Jackie — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:49:02 +0000

You always hear women say that it would be easier to be a man and you always hear men say that it would be easier to be a women. This would prove that the grass is always greener on the other side. I, on the other hand am not so sure. While I think it [...]

Why Kids Need Superheroes

Terry Morgan — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:33:30 +0000

There is a moment in the most recent 'Man of Steel' movie trailer that actually made me feel young. Early in the trailer we see a young Clark Kent playing in the tall grass on a perfect summer evening with his red hero cape on. It seems that even heroes dream of being heroes.

And it made me think of myself in the 1980's: watching the original Richard Donner 'Superman,' running around in the red cape my mother made me, and dreaming of being a hero.

Boston Marathon Tragedy – Twin Falls Reacts [audio]

Brad Weiser — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:37:47 +0000

This morning, we asked for you to call and express what you were feeling in the wake of the Boston attack. I am truly honored and blessed by what you had to say and if you missed the show, I encourage you to listen to these calls. These are your friends – your neighbors – your family, right here [...]

Is It Possible To Save 70% At The Grocery Store Just By Couponing?

Jackie — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:48:19 +0000

I have several friends that are trying really hard to become extreme couponers and I keep telling them that I think the show is staged or that coupons will take over your life if you figure out how to make money at the grocery store. Although, it is very possible that I am just unwilling [...]

Should Tight Pants Be Banned From School Because They Are Distracting?

Jackie — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:21:10 +0000

It can be difficult keeping a student focused at school so we may need to do everything possible to keep them focused for the sake of their education.We might even need to mandate the clothing that can be worn in a school so it's not distracting. Last week, a middle school in California BANNED girls from wearing tight pants

Where Do You Want To Go on Vacation? [POLL]

Jackie — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:50:54 +0000

Most kids are counting the days until summer vacation and if you have a big vacation planned with the family you are probably counting the days until you get a much needed break from work. When you have a family it is hard to pick a destination that makes everyone happy and doesn’t break the [...]

House Sitting

Jackie — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:48:50 +0000

I always thought house sitting was incredibly fun when I was younger. You stayed in someone else's place for free, ate their food and watched their cable. Things have changed. I can no longer house sit for someone without constantly worrying that I will forget to do something, their animals will get out or something will happen while the home is in my care.

April Fools

Jackie — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:26:20 +0000

April fools can be a really fun holiday. I think we all have come into an office that has April Fools jokes everywhere. I ran into plastic wrap when I came in the studio door, my chair was tied to the doorknob and my computer mouse had been plastic wrapped. Do you participate in April [...]

You Won't Believe This, It's a War on Easter

Jackie — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:22:19 +0000

It's a war on Easter. According to ABC 4 - Seattle the city of Edmonds, Washington has changed the name of their official Easter Egg Hunt to just "Egg Hunt." Quote, "We want to welcome all citizens to our events, regardless of faith."

Do These Give You A Headache? [POLL]

Jackie — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:40:21 +0000

My husband and I tend to disagree with the scent of air fresheners we buy. I swear if there was a flavor named “Bleach” I would buy an entire case because my mind has been trained that bleach equals clean. Some people love air fresheners and some people can’t stand them. I can’t find any [...]

Your Tax Dollars Made This Star Trek Parody Training Video for the IRS [VIDEO]

Brad Weiser — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:29:48 +0000

The IRS has admitted that they can waste taxpayer dollars just as well as any other government agency. Check out this training video from three years ago that parodied "Star Trek."

CBS News got a hold of the video and reports that