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Party for Missoula Apocalypse Survivors
I really hope the world doesn’t end on Friday, because we are all supposed to hit up an awesome party! The Blaze has joined forces with Nick, the owner of Bubs N Boards, to throw the Apocalypse Survivors’ Party this Saturday at The Dark Horse Bar...
Thin Mint Rice Krispy Treats
I jumped out of bed with excitement this morning, because last night I had convinced myself that I would enjoy Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies for breakfast today. I love the taste of mint during the holidays, so much so that I even add Andes Mint creamer to my morning cup of joe...
My Favorite Christmas Movies of All Time
I cannot even being to count the ways that I love the holidays and especially, Christmas. Other than getting together with family and enjoying amazing food, I also get a kick out of watching all my favorite classic holiday flicks. As of lately, I have been watching 25 Days of Christmas on ABC Family...
Missoula Snow Lovers Rejoice – El Nino Season Cancelled
As another winter develops in Montana, skiers can sleep easy and wait for the snow to stack up.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center canceled the prediction of an El Nino season.
“Brian Fellows” to Tickle Missoula’s Funny Bones
As soon as I heard that comedian, Tracy Morgan, was making a stop in Missoula on his comedy tour, I was stoked. Tracy is hands down my favorite funny man. I remember being a kid (yeah, I'm a baby) and sitting in front on the tube watching Safari Planet on Saturday Night Live, laughing so hard that I would cry...
Best Toys of 2012 – Your Gift Buying Guide
I was trying to figure out what to buy my infant son for Christmas this year, and then I saw this video. In this video, ABC News shows the top toys for 2012. Whether you are buying for a new baby or your fun loving toddler, you will know exactly what to put under the tree this year...
The Signal Grill – The Best Meal I Have Had in the Bitterroot Valley
My fiancé and I celebrated his birthday in the Bitterroot this year. He received a gift card to The Signal Grill inHamilton. After having a baby this summer, we were in desperate need of a date night. We live inMissoulaand have enjoyed many restaurants in town – from the local mom-and-pop joints to upscale white-linen spots. The...
Have a Very Merry Missoula White Trash Christmas
We all have our annual Christmas family traditions, but this year, maybe you want to spice things up a bit. You may have attended a “white trash party” or a “hillbilly barbeque” in the past, but have you ever celebrated a white trash Christmas...
Christmas on a Shoestring Budget in Missoula
With less than a month until Christmas, are you already stressing about the cost of putting gifts around the tree and how you will afford feeding a large family? With the economy still struggling and more people finding themselves without a cash flow during the holidays, it’s a good time to educate yourself on surviving Christmas on a budget...
Leftover Turkey Fiesta – Mojo Turkey Tacos
Like you, I totally enjoy your typical leftover turkey and mayo sandwich. I thought these mile high dinner roll delights were the one and only way to savor all the remaining “other white meat.” Then I found this recipe for turkey tacos, and started making it a point to throw a Mexican fiesta, which has become just as much a tradition as Turkey Day itself...
Warm Up With These Cold Weather Cocktails
When most Missoulians want to warm up during the cold days of November, they often grab a bowl of soup, a fuzzy throw, turn up the heat or stoke the fire and cuddle up on the couch. When I want to warm up, I do all the above, plus I make myself one (or a few) of these cozy, warmth inducing drinks...
High Voltage – In Local 406 Studio This Sunday
Tune into Local 406 on 96.3 The Blaze this Sunday, Nov. 17, to get exclusive information about High Voltage’s upcoming release of their newest studio album, “Colors.” Guitarist and band founder, Josh Rhines, will sit in with me this weekend to shoot the crap and introduce a few newly recorded tracks...