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NORAD To Track Santa Over Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:52:01 +0000

You’d better not pout, you’d better not cry, better watch out, I’m tellin’ you why, Santa Claus will be flying over Montana Christmas Eve, according to NORAD. The North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) has volunteers watching the radar screens and accepting calling from kids (and those who are young at heart) to tell them [...]

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

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 [...]

Missoula Firm Donates Christmas Bonuses to Montana Food Bank Network [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:21:30 +0000

This week, the employees of Energy Partners Propane voted unanimously to donate all their Christmas bonuses to the Montana Food Bank Network. MFBN Development coordinator Kattie Kingsley says the total from all the Energy Partner employees came to $5,000. Kingsley says since the Network is able to provide 7 meals for every dollar donated, the [...]

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

The Shipping Crunch Has Arrived [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:22:32 +0000

Dave and Kathy Shappee and their ‘elves’ at the Shipping Depot are working non-stop to make sure gifts arrive at their destination in time for Christmas. Shappee has been sending gifts of all sizes and descriptions for nearly 30 years in Missoula, and he advises those who want to make sure their gifts arrive on [...]

My Five Favorite Christmas Treats

Joy Larson — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:11:47 +0000

This past weekend I spent hours slaving away in the kitchen making countless batches of Christmas treats. I am trying to stockpile these treats for when my family herd shows up for Christmas. Some of these treats are my favorite because my mom made them when I was little, and others I have come to love as an adult

Easy and Delicious Crockpot Cocoa

Joy Larson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:07:48 +0000

It’s that time of the year again. The time of year when you stay inside huddled around a warm fire and watch the snow fly. I’m a big fan of winter. I love all the snow and sledding. The best part of sledding is coming inside afterward and drinking a big steamy cup of cocoa

Best Places to Hide Presents

Joy Larson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:46:56 +0000

Everyone has a nosy spouse or a suspicious kid. No matter what you do, these crafty kin folk always seem to be able to guess where you’ve hidden their presents. It’s horrible to go through all the trouble of finding them the perfect gift only to have them always seem to be able to ruin it. Well, we’v

My Top 5 Favorite Holiday Facebook Posts

KC — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:12:23 +0000

The holidays are all about spreading cheer and good will. With the invention of social media, it makes it all the more easy to do just that. Check out my top 5 favorite Facebook status updates. 5 If there is one lesson you learn from the story of Christmas, it is that no [...]

Stop Searching – We Found You the Perfect Gingerbread Recipe

Joy Larson — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:38:30 +0000

Do you know what today is? Don’t feel bad if you don’t, it’s not a common holiday. I’ll give you a hint, it has something to do with classic Christmas cookies. Yes, today Dec. 9 is Search High and Low for Your Gingerbread Recipe Day. I bet, just like me, you didn’t know this day [...]

Christmas Gift Prank Ideas

Nikki — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:33:44 +0000

Who said April Fool’s Day is the only time you are allowed to prank your friends and family? Sometimes spending so much time with the family during the holiday season can be overwhelmingly stressful. What better way to lighten the mood then to play a few Christmas present pranks? According to prank-money-jokes.com here are [...]

Best Toys of 2012 – Your Gift Buying Guide

Nikki — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:25:57 +0000

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 lovin

10 Cheap and Easy Christmas Gifts for Your Neighbors

Joy Larson — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:37:19 +0000

I love giving gifts during the holiday season. Some of the people I love to give gifts to are my neighbors. I always think it’s nice to give them a little something. Nothing too expensive,

Cheech & Chong "Santa And His Old Lady"

KC — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:53:56 +0000

Cheech And Chong and their story of “Santa Claus and his old lady” is a touching tale about a bearded man, his wife and a bunch of little people who eat special brownies and fly all over the world delivering toys to kids. Sound familiar? Well, minus the brownie part of course. But lets face [...]

KyssMas Helps Kids Get What They Want For Christmas – Even a Hippo

KC — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:05:55 +0000

KyssMas for Kids is celebrating their 16th year this year. That is 16 years of ensuring that needy kids in Missoula have a special Christmas. The goal each year is to raise enough money to take a group of local kids on a mini shopping spree for Christmas. Last year they raised over $25,000. This [...]

Have a Very Merry Missoula White Trash Christmas

Nikki — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:04:01 +0000

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? Your family will love creating this silly holiday gathering, and it might replace your old Christmas traditions

Christmas on a Shoestring Budget in Missoula

Nikki — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:54:03 +0000

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