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'Failing' For the Holidays

J. Patrick — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:25:29 +0000

The countdown is on to Christmas and we want to make sure that you save time for a few belly laughs for the season. During the holidays we all get so busy with shopping and celebrating that there are always things that just don’t work out as planned. As with any bid holiday….STUFF HAPPENS! Here [...]

How Long is Too Long To Stay With Your Family For The Holidays? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:47:49 +0000

Over the next few weeks, people will be traveling near and far to spend time with their families for the holidays. This begs the question, how long is too long to stay with relatives. A new survey has the answers. The most popular answer was four to six nights. Coming in second was one week. [...]

Burton Fire Department Begins Saturday Food Drive

J. Patrick — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:16:33 +0000

The Burton Fire Department is doing a holiday food drive to try and provide for the less fortunate families in our community. Their goal is to make sure that families have a holiday meal at Christmastime. They are collecting non-perishable food items every Saturday through December 15th. There is also a little something for you if you donate.

Bacon, Peanut Butter and Jelly + The Perfect Age? – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:09:35 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Two good jokes and one bad one – you decide which is which. A Seattle food company is selling a coffin that looks like bacon and has a bacon air freshener. It’s apparently designed for people who want to increase the odds that animals will [...]

Word Nerds Rejoice! March 4th is 'National Grammar Day' [AUDIO]

George McIntyre — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:50:34 +0000

I bet you know someone who’s a Word Nerd. A Grammar Cop. A Grammar Nazi. Sunday is the day to honor that 'special' someone.

March 4th is ‘National Grammar Day.’ Organizers say, "March forth on March 4th to speak well, write well, and help others do the same!" Personally, I think every day should be ‘National Grammar Day'!

National Pancake Week

Stu Allen — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:11:46 +0000

Got maple syrup? A hearty appetite? National Pancake Week continues through Saturday (Feb 25). Originally the celebration surrounds Shrove or Pancake Tuesday. My take on this is a week-long celebration of Fat Tuesday. It is also geared to recognize the history and continuing popularity of pancakes. Personally, I love a big stack of blueberry pancakes [...]

Celebrate "Meat Week" With Barbecue

Stu Allen — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:53:22 +0000

Most holidays last for just 24 hours that is until Meat Week, this holiday originated six years ago in the Southern US, but has spread across the nation. Meat Week begins the last Sunday in January and continues until the next Sunday. Each night, for eight days, participants dine on barbecued meat. Sounds like a good excuse to get the grill back out.

Calendar Allows Holidays To Be On Same Day Each Year

Erin Bishop — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:04:43 +0000

Around Halloween, we talked about a lawmaker wanting to change the date of Halloween to make sure it always fell on a Saturday so everyone could enjoy the day. Now two professors at John Hopkins University say they've created a revised calendar that would allow major events like holidays to fall on the same day each year.

10 Great Holiday Moments With 'The Simpsons' [IMAGES, VIDEOS]

Dan Seitz — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:00:14 +0000

America’s First Dysfunctional Family has the biggest affection for Halloween, since it happens during sweeps. But it also has taken on the most wonderful time of the year more than once, so we thought we’d present a few fun ‘Simpsons’ GIFs and videos to celebrate the season. Or at least be honest about it. (WARNING: Animated holiday merriment below.)

Why Do the Holidays Make Us So Nostalgic?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:00:16 +0000

There’s something about the holiday season that often makes us all a little nostalgic. And it’s not just the result of carefully-crafted marketing by retailers — psychological experts say that wistful feeling has an actual purpose.

Krystine Batcho, a professor of psychology at Le Moyne College in New York, says nostalgia helps us feel connected to one another and can even ease pain during a crisis.

'Christmas' or 'Holiday" this Holiday Season? — Survey of the Day

J. Patrick — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:14:58 +0000

“Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas”? The salutation makes a big difference to some people these days. In the past few years, people have chosen sides on whether public entities, like schools and the government, should be using the word “Christmas”, because of its religious connotation. According to a new survey of 1174 adults from Poll [...]

Fewer Will Fly for Thanksgiving, But Planes Will Be Jam Packed

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:00:48 +0000

If you’re planning to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, be prepared to have trouble finding open seats, pay a premium when you do and fly on a packed plane. Industry insiders say that, because of high costs and lower bookings, airlines have had to increase ticket prices and reduce the number of available seats.

First Frost Art Fair Coming To FIA

J. Patrick — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:05:21 +0000

Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th are the dates this year for the 6th Annual First Frost Arts & Fine Arts Crafts Fair. This unique two-day arts festival is held inside the Flint Institute of Arts on Kearsley Street. There will be more than 50 hand-selected artists displaying their crafts in wood, fiber , jewelery, glass, ceramics, paintings, mosaics, steel, and mixed media. Listed below are the hours and costs.

Airlines Hike Rates In Time For Holiday Travel

Rod Prahin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:31:00 +0000

Are you thinking about flying somewhere for the holidays? The news is not good, looks like airfares are rising again, just in time for holiday travel. U.S. airlines have attempted to raise fares 19 times this year, and have succeeded in 10 previous attempts.

Check out some of the increases after the jump.

Holiday Eating Tips

Erin Bishop — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:28:39 +0000

Just in time for the holiday eating season, the Weight Watchers Points Plus Program is a good way to maintain your weight. We had the pleasure of talking with Florine Mark who offered some great tips. She suggested you should eat healthy snacks before going to parties and also said to fill up on low-calorie [...]

Have You Ever Done Something Inappropriate At A Company Holiday Party?

Erin Bishop — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:47:01 +0000

Would you admit if you’ve done something stupid at your office holiday party? Do you know someone who has been fired for their behavior at the party? 40% of workers say they’ve embarrassed themselves or know someone who has been fired for their behavior at a company party. Do you fall into this category? I [...]