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15 Tips To Help You Keep Cool This Summer

Jami Bond — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:00:19 +0000

We’re heading into summer and with it comes hot temperatures! In fact we are talking 90’s here in Billings beginning as soon as Friday and staying in the 90’s through at least next Tuesday! Don’t sweat it! You don’t have to run the air conditioner all day to stay cool! Here’s 15 tips on how to beat the heat all summer long from MedicineNet.com.

Honor Earth Day with 10 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Planet

Danny Groner — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:32:52 +0000

With Earth Day arriving this weekend, the focus is on the environment and how we can save it.

While politicians and community leaders are leading an ongoing charge to make large changes to how to get and use energy, everyone can do his or her part with some small steps around the house or in your daily routine.

Filing Your Taxes at the Last Minute? Here Are Five Things You Need to Know

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:00:57 +0000

Remember the kids who always sat in the front of the classroom, the ones who reminded the teacher when she forgot to hand out homework? Those kids grew up into adults who get their oil changed every 3,000 miles, visit the dentist every six months like clockwork and file their taxes as soon as they can.

Then there were the back of the class kids. They’re now the reasons dentists send those “we’ve missed you” cards and cars have low oil lights. If you’re a “back of the classroom” kid, don’t worry — there’s still time to get those taxes filed. Here are a few handy tips for the procrastinators of the world.

10 Tips for Throwing the Best Super Bowl Party of All Time

Kathy Landin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:05 +0000

So you want to throw the Super Bowl of Super Bowl parties. We’ve all been there. Nothing makes you the toast of the town quite like a supremely awesome Super Bowl party does. It can be done, but how? Have a Giant TV First and foremost, it is very important that everyone at your Super [...]

10 Tips to Get Fit With Your Kids in 2012

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:00:16 +0000

Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think. Michael Berry, Chair of the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest University, says the trick is to think about what kids love to do, and create a fitness routine [...]

Black Friday Roundup – Survival Guides, Tips, Gift Ideas and More

Townsquare Media — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:30 +0000

Matthew Staver, Getty / Spencer Platt, Getty Images / Pamela, Etsy Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year, and thanks to even earlier hours leaking into our Thanksgiving time, the stress will last more than a day. In order to make your whole experience a little less crazed, we've brought [...]

Thanksgiving Roundup – Secrets, Tips, Recipes and More

Townsquare Media — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:00:56 +0000

4tnz / Thinkstock / Mike Sprague, AFP, Getty Images Finally, everything you're looking for about Thanksgiving — from the stories behind the holiday to awesome costumes to dress up your pets — is all in one place. If you need to throw together a last-minute feast, wow dinner guests with facts about Thanksgiving or just [...]

To Tip 25%, That is the Question

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:00:06 +0000

Typically when Keri and I go out, we tip well, 18% to 20% depending on the service. After all, that is why we tip in the first place. As of late there has been talk that the “tipping standard” may soon be 25%. I don’t think I like that! Turns out that the new standard [...]

How to Stay Hangover-Free This Mardi Gras

K Bear — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:57:28 +0000

Since Mardi Gras is a holiday that goes hand-in-hand with gluttonous drinking, we thought we’d offer a few tips for a more positive drinking experience for those who want to enjoy themselves and not wind up a morning-after mess. 1. Eat before you drink This is the most important thing to do, because drinking on [...]