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Lauren Alaina's Dad Joins Singer for Father's Day Eve Performance

Megan Pacella — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Lauren Alaina may have given her dad the best Father’s Day gift ever this weekend. The former ‘American Idol’ contestant called him on stage to accompany her on the guitar as she sang a few songs. The real gift — for concert attendees and Alaina’s father — was their father/daughter rendition of ‘When You Say Nothing at All.’

Get a Great Gift for Dad at Shiptons Big R Parking Lot Sale

Jami Bond — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:39:24 +0000

Father’s Day is Sunday so why not swing by and see me at Shipton’s Big R West on Saturday! It’s their annual parking lot sale and you can find some great gifts for Dad and maybe win some goodies too! Hundreds of items at unbelievable prices all under the big tents at both Shipton’s locations [...]

Pizza Vending Machines and Bacon Sundaes Prove We'll All Be Dead by Labor Day

Shauna Wright — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:06:20 +0000

Because Americans just aren’t quite fat enough, we’ll soon have two new things to work off at the gym: pizzas dispensed via vending machines and ice cream sundaes with bacon.

10 Great Online Stores Where You Can Buy the Perfect Last Minute Father's Day Gift

Kathy Landin — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:23:07 +0000

Wake up. Sound the alarms. Father’s Day is on Sunday. It seems like we talk about Mother’s Day for a month before it actually happens, but Father’s Day just sneaks up on us every year. If this has happened to you and you aren’t prepared with a gift, it’s not too late. It may be [...]

10 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love On Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:43:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Fathers’ Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that thanks to the last several holidays, he has enough ties and golf balls. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. If he loves [...]

Get Into Yellowstone For Free This Weekend

Jami Bond — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:26:49 +0000

Make Yellowstone Park your weekend destination! It’s free this Saturday! The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at all national parks on Saturday, June 9, for National Get Outdoors Day. National Get Outdoors Day is a new annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. The entrance fee waiver does not include other fees [...]

Tim McGraw Honors Military Members With Live Concert on Memorial Day

Megan Pacella — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:30:29 +0000

This Memorial Day, Tim McGraw gave military members and veterans a real treat when he put on a military-only live performance at Manhattan’s Beacon Theater. The venue was packed to the hilt with men and women in uniform, but that doesn’t mean that soldiers around the world had to miss out. Thanks to a partnership between the United Service Organization and Chase, the concert streamed live via YouTube to bases all over the country.

Dierks Bentley, Eric Church + More Reflect on True Meaning of Memorial Day

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:32 +0000

On Memorial Day, we remember our fallen American soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in all wars. These heroes fought for our freedom without selfishly thinking of what could be at stake for them and their families. When it comes to country music stars, they think no differently than we do. Here is what some [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:30:14 +0000

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler. The establishment of Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for the men and [...]

Josh Thompson Returns to Pouring Concrete on 'Day Jobs'

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:30:09 +0000

Josh Thompson always jokes that he still lives on “concrete hours,” seeing how he wakes up in the wee hours of the morning no matter what time he goes to bed the night before — just like he used to when he poured concrete for a living back in the day.

What's the Real Story Behind the History of Mother's Day?

Carl Pettit — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:30:40 +0000

There seems to be a holiday for every member of the family these days, but none is probably more important than Mother’s Day.

What daughter or son would dare forget the woman who gave birth to them? With that in mind, here are a few historical tidbits about the origins of Mother’s Day.

The 6 Best Online Card Sites for Mother's Day to Help You Show Mom How Great She Really Is

Wendy Gould — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:34:35 +0000

Whether you’ve already splurged on mom or are panicking at the last minute to find an easy way to show your appreciation for all she does, have no fear. The Internet is here to save the day with online Mother’s Day cards. Some showcase your sense of humor, some get all mushy gushy and heartfelt, [...]