new years

In the grand scheme of New Years celebrations--when you compare it to festivals like Peru's Takanakuy, where "Fight Club" breaks out every year--Boise's tradition seems more normal than ever.

As much excitement as fireworks provide for us during the holidays, it's important to remember that we need to act responsibly, and take precautions, prior to lighting those wicks.

Sample sizes don't necessarily represent my life. I have a tough time relating to the average person that gets stopped and questioned by pollsters outside of Starbucks.

Healthy and restaurants don't always mix. Don't get me wrong. I love bottomless chips and fries, but if you made a resolution to eat better these things are not working in your favor.

Twin babies with different birthdays is not something that you hear of often. And twin babies that are born in different years is even more rare. One thing is for sure the twin babies born in San Diego will be confused about their birthdays for a while.

Most of us will make a resolution tonight to change something in our life. According to USA.gov, here are the top New Years resolutions that people will make in 2015. Lose Weight

If you have little kids, keeping them up until midnight might not be the best idea. They will become little monsters around 10:00. If they make it to 11:00, they will fight with everything and everyone that comes in contact with them. By 11:15 your kids will be crying and you will be begging your husband to take you and your kids home.

New Year's Day brings a day off for many of us, and it's a Federal holiday. Here's a list of what will be closed in the Magic Valley on Wednesday, January 1st, 2014.

I'm not big on New Year's resolutions, mainly because I don't usually keep them. However this year has to be different. This year I have to stick to them if I want to see 2014. In 2013 I resolve to be healthier, and here's why...