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OMG! I Can't Believe I Ate the Whoe Thing!!

Faith Martin — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:54:12 +0000

Do you ever have a craving, you just can’t shake? For 3 days, I’ve been craving a NUTRAGEOUS bar! And for 3 days I’ve talked myself out of it, reminding myself that it’s fattening, unhealthy, and NOT WORTH IT! Well, today I’m at work, and I just knew..I can’t concentrate until I eat a Nutrageous! [...]

Watch this Amazing Dance by Faith's Dance Teacher From Salsa Con Rumba!

Faith Martin — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:40:24 +0000

You probably have heard me talk about my new Salsa Dance Class I'm taking! It's so much fun! I'm just a beginner, but it's such great exercise and it's FUN!

Here is a video of my dance teacher Dana and her husband Christian. They are simply incredible!

There's a ton of men in my class. We need more women!

Get Rid of Gray Hair for Good

Paul Drake — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:50:55 +0000

This seems like pretty big news: We might be one generation away from the END OF GRAY HAIR. No more dying, plucking, or pretending that the “salt and pepper look” is sexy. Before I get into the meat of this news…let me just say this…there has always been a solution to eliminating gray hair. Just [...]

Because I Tell You Everything…Here's My Latest Embarrassing Realization!

Faith Martin — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:08:59 +0000

It’s not unusual for me to fill my days with way more things then I can possibly fit in them. I am forever in a hurry rushing from one thing to the next because I can’t seem to say no to the things in life that sound “fun!” I’ve recently begun to wonder if maybe [...]

The Eight Things Happy Couples Do

Paul Drake — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:10:51 +0000

According to a survey of happy couples by Zoosk.com, here are eight things you should do if you want a successful relationship:Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert – examples of happy couples. Maybe they practice these eight things. 1. Share responsibilities: Four out of five happy couples share decision-making . . [...]

Couples Want Their First Kid to Be a Boy . . . Because It's Less Work?

Paul Drake — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:00:54 +0000

A lot of couples expecting a baby dodge the question about whether they want a boy or a girl. They say they don’t care WHAT sex it is . . . as long as it’s healthy. That’s what my wife and I said and we meant it. Well, according to a new survey . . [...]

Applicants Sought for One-Way Trip to Mars – Would You Go?

John McKay — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:57:53 +0000

A Dutch company is looking for people willing to be part of an expedition to Mars. The catch? You won’t be coming back — ever! The BBC is reporting Dutch company Mars One is planning an ambitious expedition to send a group of people to the Red Planet. Mars One co-founder Bas Lansdorp says unlike [...]

The Black Widow Mud & Sun Run – Are You up for the Challenge?

Paul Drake — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:00:57 +0000

Tire Factory presents the first ever Black Widow Mud and Sun Run on Saturday, August 3rd at Horn Rapids Off Road Vehicle Park in Richland, WA. I’ve participated in numerous mud runs. Some of have been very tough – others have been very disappointing – meaning - NOT ENOUGH MUD and FUN! I can [...]

It Turns Out Some Bad Habits Could Actually Be GOOD for You

Paul Drake — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:00:37 +0000

According to medical research, your mother was WRONG about a lot of stuff. Here are five bad habits that it turns out are actually GOOD for you. 1. BITING YOUR NAILS helps expose your body to new germs . . . but in very small numbers. That lets your immune system prepare antibodies to fight [...]

Guys Listen Up – the WORST thing you can say to a woman is:

Paul Drake — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:05 +0000

Take note guys – according to a new survey, these are the WORST things you can say to a woman: 1. Answering “Yes” when she asks if her butt looks big. 17%. My wife asks this question often. 2. “You look tired.” 13%. 3. “Calm down.” 12%. 4. “Do you need help parking?” 11%. 5. [...]

Incase You Need an Excuse to Indulge in Chocolate!

Faith Martin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:33:59 +0000

Most of you know I'm probably the biggest chocolate hound around! I literally think I eat some everyday.

I've gotten myself to at least eat Dark Chocolate now and I'll turn you on to one of my favorites!

I like the Lindt "Touch of Se

Take a Walk and Feel Better, Today is National Walking Day

Paul Drake — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:54:21 +0000

Today (Wednesday, April 3rd) is the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. We all are aware that physical inactivity significantly increases the risk of heart disease and places us at risk for many other illnesses. The good news is that walking can significantly reduce risk of many diseases. Today is the perfect day to get [...]

The Ultimate Exercise Ball Fails Compilation!

Faith Martin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:50:27 +0000

I was on one of these this morning! It wasn't nearly as much fun!

Tri-Cities Community Health Advocates Counseling Awareness Through Facebook

Miki Harvey — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:13:11 +0000

Tri-Cities Community Health is working to educate the community on behavioral and mental health through its social media network.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in four adults, about 57.7 million Americans, experience a mental health issue in a give

Badger Mountain Hikers Enjoy New Watering Fountain!

Faith Martin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:51:59 +0000

I've been hiking Badger Mountain again with my dogs. I'm trying to do it every OTHER day.

I've decided it's a pretty good leg work out to go straight up the mountain and then run down it. I did that 3 times over the weekend and my legs were sooo sore! Still are!

Anyway, I want to say thank you to whomever is responsible for putting the AWESOME water fountain at the base of the hill

Saturday Voted Sexiest Day of the Week…Tuesday is Most Unsexy.

Paul Drake — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:03:08 +0000

Here’s another reason why we like weekends the best! A new survey asked people to name the sexiest day of the week and Wednesday (today) didn’t do particularly well. It only got 7% of the vote. Not surprisingly, SATURDAY was named the sexiest day of the week, with 37% of the vote. It’s followed by [...]

Watch My 'Lazy Way' to Take Dogs for a Walk!

Faith Martin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:07:21 +0000

My dogs are so energetic! I have to jog them everyday! Some days, I am in too big of a hurry and I just don’t have time to change ino jogging clothes and take them for as long as they need. So, I take the easy way out. I go get a nice hot espresso, [...]

13th Annual Pooch and Pal Run & Walk This Weekend!

Faith Martin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:52:54 +0000

13th Annual Pooch and Pal Run & Walk Date: 3/23/13 Time: 9 AM Registration: 8:15 AM City/State: Richland, WA Location: Columbia Point Marina(End of Columbia Point Drive, behind Anthony’s) Events/Distances/Start Time 1 Mile, 5K(3.1 miles), 10k(6.2 miles)—All races start at 9 AM About This Race: You can run or walk with or without your pooch [...]

What Is a Mud & Sun Run?

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:54:34 +0000

A mud run is like a 5K or a 10K with extreme obstacles that get the participant very dirty. A sun run is a 5K or 10K through the desert. We’re doing both. Check out some popular examples from other parts of the country: The Down & Dirty National Mud & Obstacle Series The Original [...]

61% of You Will Be Dragging Today Because of Daylight Savings Time . . . Should We Move the Time Change to Saturdays?

Paul Drake — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:44:01 +0000

We set the clocks ahead yesterday. If you forgot, well you’ll be an hour late all day. And if you remembered . . . well, you probably feel like tried. According to a new survey, about 61% of Americans say they SIGNIFICANTLY feel the effects of losing that hour of sleep. And the worst day [...]