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Superbowl Monday?

Laura Daniels — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:51:52 +0000

Whether you like the game, the commercials, the food, and/or party, chances are you’re doing something on Sunday for the big game. And as per usual, there may be many calling in “sick” on Monday (for the record, regardless of what I did or where I went, I’ve NEVER called in after Superbowl…even though my [...]

3 Quick And Easy Homemade (Edible) Gifts

Laura Daniels — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:46:13 +0000

Last night I spent the better part of 5 and a half hours making my holiday confections for my co-workers. Granted, much of it was due to the fact that I’ve never made true “candy” before, and there’s quite an art to doing it, without burning the house down or scalding the skin off your [...]

Random Acts Of Twinkies

Laura Daniels — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:09:50 +0000

On Saturday, I was at the Fisher Price Toy Store for an event with Santa and all the good little boys and girls. I had "sacrificed" a day of my Thanksgiving-food-coma-weekend, because I really wanted to meet you - the Joy listener - and of course get my shot at tellin' the big guy what I really want for Christmas this year (I'll never tell, so don't ask!).

Much

Cute On Babies, Not So Much On Me

Laura Daniels — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:57:15 +0000

Fat fingers.

Not only do they impede my OCD of having to wear the same rings every day, but they also make texting on a touch-screen pretty challenging. Are you having the same pudgy-digit issue as I am after this weekend?

Obviously copious amounts of salt in the gravy, turkey, stuffing, more gravy, sweet potato casserole, and a little more gravy isn't helping the issue

Be Part of the World's Biggest Weigh-In — A Social Experiment

Laura Daniels — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:12:31 +0000

I’m not revolutionary here, I’m just trying to test something. Lots of studies say we will gain an average of 7 pounds between Thursday (Thanksgiving) and the new year. Do you think you do more? Less? Lets put it to the test, semi-scientifically. This morning (Tuesday), I asked you to be near a scale where [...]

Keep The Peace This Thanksgiving

Laura Daniels — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:56:51 +0000

Ok, lets all just admit it — sometimes when you get a whole group of people together who only see each other a few times a year, family or not, there can be some…discourse. Personally, my father and I have had our share of shouting matches at the table. Am I proud of it? Not [...]

What Are Your July 4th Vacation Plans?

Brian Russel — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:00:24 +0000

July 4th is on a Wednesday this year. That could be a good thing if you are getting a really long weekend out of it or a bad thing if you only have the 4th off. As always, there are a ton of fireworks displays around Buffalo, but they might be too late for those [...]

FedEx Delivery Goes Terribly Wrong! [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:53:37 +0000

Imagine arriving home this time of year to find a package banged up on your front porch? Maybe it looks like it had just been carelessly tossed there? This video will make you wonder what really happens to your packages! This FedEx delivery guy was apparently not in the holiday spirit while making a drop at this [...]

Hey Santa! Is This the Cutest Christmas Picture Of The Year?

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:11:33 +0000

My friend posted this Christmas photos of her boys on Facebook and I asked her if I could share it with all of you. This could quite possibly be the cutest Christmas picture I have seen this holiday season. My friend, Betty and her husband Joe, were trying to get their boys to sit up [...]

The Latest Holiday Inflatable: A Santa Outhouse [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:00:14 +0000

I wish I could say I am kidding, but I’m not. Walmart is selling a unique Christmas inflatable this season, an inflatable Santa outhouse. The six foot tall animated scene features Santa exiting an outhouse and sells for $79.00. I’m not sure why anyone would want this on their front lawn, but it is [...]

Holiday Decorating: Staircase Ideas [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:18 +0000

We have 30 shopping days until Christmas! It’s time to put up the tree, hang the wreaths and be jolly! I’m looking forward to decorating the house this year, but would like a few new ideas to freshen up the festive atmosphere. I always have trouble with our staircase. Whatever I try to wrap around it, [...]

The Coffee Filter Wreath [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:25:07 +0000

Holiday decorations have begun popping up everywhere! Some are new, some old and some are unique! The coffee filter wreath definitely falls into the latter category! What is it? How do you make it? Lowes recently asked shoppers to design a wreath made up of materials purchased only at their store. Some used PVC pipe [...]

Where to Shop for a Christmas Tree in Buffalo – Our Top Five

Cheryl Hagen — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:40:25 +0000

So many trees, so little time. I was asked to write a story for our website about the best places locally to buy a Christmas tree. I passed the question along to my friends on Facebook and their answers made me realize where you buy your tree is dependent on so many factors. Cost obviously [...]