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Best Places for Family Photos in Tri-Cities

Hayden Sprenkle — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:51:40 +0000

One of the toughest parts of scheduling family pictures is knowing where to have them done. Here are some hot spots in the Tri-Cities that make a great backdrop to any family photo. Columbia Park in Kennewick This park one of the best places for family photos in the Tri-Cities. Located by the Columbia River [...]

Crazy, Weird, Fun, Family Holiday Traditions

Faith Martin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:10:23 +0000

I have fun friends that share with me the crazy traditions they have in their families and I'm amazed how many families have things they do every year to make the holidays extra special.

One of my friends has grow kids and grand kids who live out of town, so when they come visit, they merge Thanksgiving and Christmas all together so they can do both in one weekend

What's The REAL Reason So Many Stores Now Have 'Black Thursday?'

John McKay — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:54:23 +0000

We kind of saw it creeping up on us last year, but this year it’s in full force.Target, Sears, Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us and other stores are opening as early as 8pm Thanksgiving Eve. Others, such as Best Buy, are ‘waiting’ until midnight. It’s almost to the point where if you open at 1 or 2am, you’re [...]

Here Are YOUR Board Game Suggestions for Thanksgiving Day!

Stacy Lee — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:00:12 +0000

Earlier this week we asked if you played board games after Thanksgiving dinner. Dozens of you responded recommending tons of great games that we're going to share right now. I'll link the less popular/newer games to websites so you can check them out. Maybe we'll even help with your holiday shopping!

Do You Play Board Games After Thanksgiving Dinner?

Stacy Lee — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:56:37 +0000

A new survey says 56 percent of Americans play board games after Thanksgiving. 64 percent said they watch football (I wonder how many watch football while playing board games). But popular culture hardly ever talks about the board games. What do you do? “Scrabble” is a popular one. Kids love “Monopoly.” “Settlers of Catan” is [...]

4 Generations Is A Big Deal

Chuck Hall — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:49:41 +0000

Let's try that one more time, shall we

Not-So Inspiring Shots Of The Moon

Chuck Hall — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:12 +0000

Camera phone + Cinco de mayo = bad photos

For Our Family, Easter was 'Desert Classic' Time

Chuck Hall — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 12:00:38 +0000

Really don't know how it all started, but as they say, the rest is history.

Holiday Family Photo Contest Presented by Coeur d'Alene Resort

The Brad — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:54:22 +0000

Upload your family's best holiday portrait below and you could win a Holiday Bed & Breakfast package from the Coeur d’Alene Resort!

A Few Days Away From Work Is Like Duct Tape, It Can Fix Almost Anything

Chuck Hall — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:14:54 +0000

I took last Wednesday and Monday off from work, and when you add Thanksgiving and the weekend it makes for a nice mini vacation. Spent time with family and friends, and added a trip to Seattle for a Seahawk game.

Nominate Someone for a Holiday Makeover

Andrew Kirk — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:00:44 +0000

Send us a letter about someone you know who needs a little help getting into the holiday spirit! Gamache Landscaping and 97.5 COOL FM “The Christmas Station” are partnering to present the 2011 Holiday Light Makeover. Gamache would like to help a deserving family with a surprise decorating makeover. Tell us about someone you know struggling financially, going [...]

Tri-Cities genius sought

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:22:40 +0000

Ceramic bed pan purchased at a yard sale
I need a little help from some creative minds. My father purchased this ceramic bed pan at a yard sale and thought his wife would see it as a fun addition to the garden. She did not. So on Black Friday he left it on my couch as a gift to my wife, who loves to reinvent antiqu

Taylor Swift Would Like to Have 10 Kids

Amanda Hensel — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:00:51 +0000

Taylor Swift is thoroughly enjoying her life in the spotlight, and what else could she really need? The chart-topping songstress has millions of fans, countless awards and even more hit singles. And though she doesn’t currently have a boyfriend, Swift told ‘60 Minutes‘ that one day she’d love to be married with kids — lots of kids.

Do You Flip Out When Family Comes to Town?

Paul Drake — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:33:30 +0000

Ok, so here we are just a few day before Thanksgiving and I’m freaking out…and I’m not entirely sure why. I mean, I love my family and friends and I’m looking forward to hosting all 15 of them on Thursday (and Friday…oh and on Saturday and Sunday too) - but on the other hand it takes [...]

Take The Time In Your Life To Sniff The Fresh Air

Chuck Hall — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:08:50 +0000

Last Thursday I went camping out side Kettle Falls Washington. It is located northwest of Spokane. I spent 4 non-stress days in the forest, camping, fishing and just relaxing with friends and family. Despite some kinks in our plans we cooked, laughed and forgot our problems for a few days. It is amazing how trivial [...]

What if You Could Be A Kid Again?

Big Bear — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:26:57 +0000

Ok! Bear is turning 50 and he was thinking this week about the days when he would raise holy terror around the neighborhood with his buddies when they were kids. Big Wheels and mud pies everywhere! I think we all wish we could be kids again! Nothing better than starting out your day diggin’ for [...]

Vacation, Nuff Said

Chuck Hall — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:38:24 +0000

If you are like me, it is hard sometimes to pull yourself away from work. I love my job, but over the years I have learned that getting away from the work place is key to a balanced life.

Little Girl Sings With Her Dad – Giant "Aww!" Heard Worldwide [VIDEO]

The Brad — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:43:07 +0000

Cute kids singing on YouTube are a dime a dozen. Usually these patooties, however, are polished little stage demons looking for fame. It's true, admit it. But sometimes one comes along -- like this darling who sings Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros tune "Home" with her dad -- for a few reasons: