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How to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree in 10 Easy Steps

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:05:56 +0000

It's hard to believe the holidays have come and gone in a matter of weeks, which means all of a sudden our "binge eating" is going to be frowned upon. It also means it's time to think about taking down our festive decorations. This can be a bummer not only because it's like getting rid of all seasonal cheer, but we also haven't the slightest idea how to get rid of our Christmas trees. Luckily, we've discovered a step-by-step instructional guide that walks us through this process in a painless manner.

Watch This Kid's Priceless Reaction to His Christmas Present

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:32:58 +0000

The holiday season is usually a momentous time for laughs, cheers and smiles, but this kid's reaction, while still happy, was a little different. He might not have been too psyched over that initial gift, appearing a bit apathetic, but the second one surely got to him, resulting in a response no one expected -- especially the parents.

30 Gifs to Get You in the Christmas Spirit

Emerald Catron — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:30:06 +0000

Here. Have these Christmas gifs. Consider it a gift. Or forget we made that terrible joke. Your choice. Happy Holidays!

How to Play Drinking Games With Your Family During The Holidays

Jim Lee — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:00:50 +0000

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, you could hear Grandpa yell “Waterfall” then “dammit I’m housed”. The holidays can be pretty boring. You can only hear about Uncle Mort’s foot maladies for so long. We all make what I think is the mistake of compartmentalizing the type of activities we do [...]

Interactive Christmas Lights – Argry Birds and Snow Blaster

KC — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:34:22 +0000

We have all seen the videos of people programming their home Christmas lights display to sync with music. But this gamer takes it to a whole new “level.” A real video game, plastered to his house using thousands of LED lights. With “Snowball Blaster” you can jump into Santa’s training sleigh and dodge oncoming snowballs. [...]

Last Minute Fudge

Joy Larson — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:50:22 +0000

Fudge is one of those Christmas time goodies that I could live without. However, I know a lot of people who love fudge, and not just for Christmas. This actually works out pretty well for me. I am always struggling during the holidays to try not to over eat, especially when it comes to those Christmas time classic goodies

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale Talks Latex Pants, Christmas Presents + More

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:54:36 +0000

Halestorm may have received an early Christmas gift with their Grammy nomination but when we spoke to frontwoman Lzzy Hale she humorously reflected on the presents she got last year and explains what she would like this Christmas.

Homeowner Catches UPS Man Stealing Daughter's Just Delievered iPad

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:48:32 +0000

Al Alverson didn’t get the iPad mini that he had ordered through FedEx. However, the blame for the non-delivery rested squarely on UPS. The Houston, Texas man had been notified by Fed Ex that the iPad, which was to be a gift for his daughter, had been delivered while he was at work. But when [...]

Massive Christmas Light Display Impresses Internet, Annoys Neighbors

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:59:37 +0000

Last year the 56,000 light Christmas display which adorned Jan Stewart’s Fountain Valley, California home went viral, with a YouTube video of the lights in action garnering close to 500,000 views. This year she went even further, attaching an additional 10,000 LED lights, a few lasers and a fog machine. Total cost: $50,000 and a [...]

Santa is Missing – FBI Investigates

KC — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:58:35 +0000

If Santa is gone then there is no Christmas. When Sana disappears then the FBI gets involved in the manhunt. “Christmas is Ruined” is a short film from funnyordie.com. FBI agents Rosman (Wendi McLendon-Covey) and Spaulding (James Carpinello) are dispatched to the North Pole to investigate the disappearance of Santa Claus. What they discover, thanks [...]

Grill Your Cider This Year – Apple Cider Chicken Wings

Nikki — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:29:07 +0000

My sister-in-law has an amazing apple cider recipe and I was going to blog about that today, and I probably still will sometime in the following weeks, so stay tuned. However, I know a lot of you readers are ballsy cooks with wild taste buds, and you are looking for something to REALLY wow your holiday guests this year. This re

Thin Mint Rice Krispy Treats

Nikki — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:43:12 +0000

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. You can [...]

10 Unique Missoula Christmas Gifts

Joy Larson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:16:30 +0000

If you’re looking for a gift this year for the true Missoulian, or if you’re just looking to ship a little Missoula to someone for Christmas, then look no further. We have put together a list of gifts that are unique to Missoula and Western Montana. We have a little something for everyone. Pop the [...]

Five Best Holiday Candies

Joy Larson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:21:41 +0000

There are certain candies that you can only get at Christmas time, and there are certain candies that you only eat this time of year too. I have a short list of candies that make my list. You may notice that all of these delicious holiday candies have chocolate. That is because I love chocolate [...]

My Favorite Christmas Movies of All Time

Nikki — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:24:15 +0000

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. The [...]

Home Alone (With A Vengence) [TRAILER]

KC — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:23:56 +0000

Youtube channel BooYa Pictures created a trailer for a sequel to a holiday classic that I thought I would never see. A movie that looks at the life of Kevin McAllister 30 years after he defends his home from the “Wet Bandits.” Now that Kevin is older and wise to the art of protecting his home. [...]

Missoula's Best Christmas Lights Tour — Including Turn-By-Turn Directions

Aaron "Tallest DJ" Traylor — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:27:58 +0000

Over the past week we asked our listeners to help us locate the absolute best Christmas displays in Missoula. Armed with your suggestions and tips (plus a GPS tracking app) we gassed up the rig with camera in hand and proceeded to go in search of the finest this town has to offer over the holiday season

Deuce Delivers Naughty Holiday Cards

Chad Childers — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:54:43 +0000

Happy holidays! It's a sentiment expressed by many this season, but not quite in the way that Deuce is doing it. The former Hollywood Undead member-turned-solo artist is serving up several digital holiday cards branded with his own sense of humor to them.

'A Christmas Story' Considered Historically Significant, Will Be Preserved in the Library of Congress

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:29:54 +0000

It’s a major award! Looks like the Library of Congress is in a very Christmas-y mood, as Bob Clark’s classic ‘A Christmas Story’ is one of 25 new films selected for preservation into the National Film Registry. Oh fudge, indeed! Jump after the break to find out the other 24 titles! ‘A Christmas Story’ will [...]

Metal Xmas

Rev. Brian — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:26:30 +0000

Metalheads are tough to buy for. I’m always polite upon recieving a new pair of Dockers from my folks, or a nice pair of slippers from my sister, but inside I die a little bit. The justification for such gifts usually revolves around one word: practical. Fine, I grant you that. But a little time spent [...]