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Happy National Receptionists Day

Danny Fox — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:10:18 +0000

Today we would like to recognize all the receptionists in America because it’s National Receptionists Day! There are more than a million these hard working Americans in the US. They are the ones who put business in a good light. As the saying goes, “You only get one chance to make a good first impression,” [...]

Shopping for Mother's Day Gifts Consumes Us More Than Shopping for Father's Day Gifts

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:23:39 +0000

Is it easier to find a gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? A survey of nearly 1,100 people has found that two-thirds of people worry more about what to get their mom for Mother’s Day than what gift they’ll give their dad for Father’s Day. (SOMETIMES) SPENDING THE BIG BUCKS According to the survey, [...]

Celebrate Military Spouses Day With These Touching Reunion Videos

Erin McCarty — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:49:15 +0000

This year's Military Spouses Day falls on May 10, and I wanted to take a minute to thank all of the wives and husbands who are back at home while your better half is deployed. You don't get nearly enough credit for all of the sacrifices you have to make to be the wife or husband of a soldier.

14 Animals Who Are Psyched for Cinco de Mayo

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:26:53 +0000

Some people express confusion over Americans celebrating Cinco de Mayo, when it's not even that big of a deal in Mexico. We express confusion over people turning down an excuse to eat tacos and sip tequila until the sun comes up/you've gone cross-eyed. Not to mention, did you see that photo? That is a capybara wearing a fake mustache. We rest our case.

10 Funny Mother's Day Cards That Tell Mom How Much You Love Her

Danny Fox — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:09:19 +0000

We all want Mother’s Day to be a happy and fun day. So, to get you in high spirits and to make life less stressful, here are 10 funny Mother’s Day cards that’ll tell Mom how much you love her and make her laugh. 1 A Simple Card Etsy.com 2 I love [...]

The Top 10 Best Mother's Day Songs

Danny Fox — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:01:36 +0000

As we prepare for Mother’s Day on May 12, we thought you might enjoy a few songs performed with Mom in mind. No matter if you call them Mama’s songs or Mother’s Day songs, we hope you enjoy our list of 10 favorite Mother’s Day songs. 1 Tears In Heaven Eric Clapton [...]

Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Shreveport and Bossier City

Stifler — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:43:54 +0000

This year's Mother's Day is coming up on May 12. What can you do for the woman who did everything she could to make sure your childhood was as awesome as possible? Well, we picked our brains to come up with some activities to do and places to take mom to eat on the day we celebrate our moms.

15 Patriotic Memorial Day Pictures

Danny Fox — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:45:16 +0000

Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May (this year, it's May 27) and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many Americans fly the flag of the United States at half-mast from dawn until noon. Here are 15 patriotic Memorial D

5 Gifts Not to Get Mom for Mother's Day

Wendy Gould — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:30:13 +0000

Mother’s Day is around the corner, so now’s a good time to start doing some present planning. A good place to start is what not to get her, so we thought we’d help you out. Moms have killer poker faces, which is why you may not have noticed any disappointment over presents you’ve given her in [...]

Willie Jones Hops on a Ferris Wheel to Help Us Kick Off Holiday in Dixie [PHOTOS]

Robert and Erin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:00:07 +0000

Shreveport singer Willie Jones isn't afraid of heights! The former "X Factor" contestant joined us live this morning (April 12) to help kick off the annual Holiday in Dixie festival in downtown Shreveport's Festival Plaza. Instead of our normal studio, we got extreme, broadcasting live from the top of the festival's popular Ferris wheel!

When is Memorial Day?

Danny Fox — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:47:45 +0000

Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. We celebrate Memorial Day in the United States every year on the last Monday in the month of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who [...]

10 Awesome Father's Day Gifts That Will Surprise Dad

Danny Fox — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:26:56 +0000

Father’s Day is June 16. Don’t give Dad another boring necktie or shaving mug, surprise Dad something exciting like one of these 10 Father’s Day Gifts. etsy.com 1 Custom Dad Hipster Daddy Keychain This mens hipster leather and aluminum keychain is rustic and distressed. It is made with hand dyed leather, and hand [...]

When Is Mother's Day in 2013?

Robert J Wright — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:30:16 +0000

Erin says she always told her two sons (now 19 and 18) when they were growing up, "The two dates you always have to remember are Mommy's birthday and Mother's Day!"

Well, boys, it's time to start the gift shopping, because Mother's Day 2013 will be here before you know it on Sunday, May 12.

How Much Will You Spend on Mom for Mother's Day?

Danny Fox — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:03:25 +0000

Mother’s love is priceless but we have to draw a line somewhere. It’s not how much you’ll spend, but how much you can afford to spend on mom for Mother’s Day. The most popular gift to buy has always been flowers. Gift certificates are gaining popularity now. How much are you planning to spend on [...]

The 10 Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Danny Fox — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:05:01 +0000

Sometimes it can be difficult finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift for Mom. We searched around and found some great gifts that your Mom is bound to love. Etsy 1 Personalized Mother's Day Photo Bracelet These bracelets are a wonderful keepsake. What a cute and fun way to showcase your family. Etsy [...]

How Did the Celebration of Mother's Day Begin?

Danny Fox — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:15:53 +0000

I have always thought that Mother’s Day was created in a meeting room at Hallmark untill I did some research. It goes all the way back to offerings Romans made to Cybele, their Great Mother of Gods. Christians celebrated a festival on the fourth Sunday in Lent in honor of Mary, mother of Christ. It [...]

18 Pictures of Baby Animals With Their Moms for Mother's Day

Danny Fox — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:52:14 +0000

This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, and to help get you in the spirit for this very special holiday, we've posted some pictures of the most adorable newborn animals with their mommies.

Easter Bunny Gets Pulled Over

Robert and Erin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:03:34 +0000

Bad news for the Easter Bunny. A guy dressed in a bunny suit is pulled over by California Highway Patrol for not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle on Interstate 8 in suburban San Diego over the Easter weekend. The bunny told the officer he was headed to an Easter charity event. The officer [...]

The 9 Cutest Easter Baby Bunnies

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:00:55 +0000

Easter's right around the corner, so it's time to get into the holiday spirit. Create some awesome eggs, stuff yourself with Peeps--whatever floats your Easter boat. If none of this prep works for you though, we say take a cue from these Easter bunny babies.

Who Decided 'When Is Easter'?

Robert J Wright — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:20:54 +0000

When I was a kid, the two biggest holidays were Christmas and Easter. Christmas? Well, that was easy to remember. December 25, each and every year, no matter what. But Easter? Sometimes it's in March and other times in April. But who decides? And whoever it is who makes the decision (my Mother told me it was the week before the Pope took his vacation), why do they keep moving it around?