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Country Stars Celebrate Mother's Day!

Pistol Annie — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:38:38 +0000

Better believe it that celebrities celebrate Mother's Day, too! Whether they are celebrating their mom, their mom's mom, or even themselves, check out what some of our favorite artists posted today on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to publicly recognize the holiday!

It's Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Polly Wogg — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:45:07 +0000

It’s Military Spouse Appreciation Day and we want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for being the one’s who are left behind, while your loved ones are placed in harms way, fighting for our freedom every day. Your love and support are appreciated. [button href="http://bigfrog104.com/ellen-reunites-a-military-family-video/" title="Watch Ellen Reunite a Military Family" [...]

Saluting Mothers With "Mom Overture" [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:52:32 +0000

Where would we be without our mother? She’s there to wipe our tears, teach us the hard lessons, cook meals, keep the house clean and look after dad. Mom deserves at least one day a year to be honored. Comedienne Anita Renfroe salutes all mothers with the “Mom Overture.” Anita created a new video this [...]

Off the Air With Jeremy: Mother's Day Stress

Jeremy Robinson — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:12:57 +0000

Have you ever been stuck wondering what to get the special lady in your life for Mother’s Day? Check it out as the Taste of Country Nights team and I discuss what’s the right thing to do for a wife, girlfriend or fiancee on Mother’s Day. Do you send her flowers? Give her a box [...]

Ecards & Gift Ideas For Teacher Appreciation Day

Polly Wogg — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:29:24 +0000

It’s National Teacher Appreciation day. Don’t forget to remember the men and women who are sometimes with your kids more during the day then you are. Here’s some ecards to get you inspired and put a smile on your face. Find lots of great gift ideas on Pinterest. [button href="http://bigfrog104.com/jeff-foxworthy-on-how-you-know-youre-a-teacher/" title="Jeff Foxworthy on How You [...]

What Mom Really Wants For Mother's Day

Polly Wogg — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:38:38 +0000

According to a new survey, nearly one in four moms got NOTHING for Mother's Day last year. Can you believe that? Not even a phone call?

Buffalo Celebrates Dyngus Day Today [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:10:53 +0000

Even thought Easter Sunday is over, they’re still celebrating in Buffalo, New York. What are they celebrating? Dyngus Day. That’s right, it’s Dyngus Day in Buffalo today, and there are plenty of festivities to go with it. What’s Dyngus Day? According to dyngusdaybuffalo.com: “Historically a Polish-American tradition, Dyngus Day celebrates the end of the often [...]

It's Easter Monday In Canada Today

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:05:01 +0000

We hope you had a Happy Easter Sunday yesterday, and to our Canadian friends, we wish you a good Easter Monday. That’s right, while most of us are back to work today, it’s a holiday for many in Canada. Here’s the background ot Easter Monday, according to timeanddate.com: “A proportion of Canadians have a day [...]

The 10 Weirdest Bunnies in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:33:12 +0000

You may not be aware, but the Easter Bunny has been around for a long time. Easily one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday, the loveable critter was first mentioned in an essay by German physician and botanist Georg Franck von Frankenau all the way back in 1682. Funny, we always figured he was just a Hallmark creation.

Easter Grass – The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:10:15 +0000

Long before we’ll be mowing the lawn, we’ll be vacuuming up the plastic Easter grass from those Easter baskets. If your household is like most, you’re sweeping up Christmas tree needles until June, and picking up Easter grass until November. So, who invented plastic Easter grass? Here’s the answer according to wiki.answers.com: “It appears from [...]

'Tis The Season For The Cadbury Bunny

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:59:55 +0000

Over the years, you may recall watching TV during the Easter season and all of sudden here comes the "Cadbury Bunny". Those Cadbury Creme Egg commercials with the Cadbury bunny were hilarious, especially the one where they were holding tryouts.

Greg's Grill Recipe – Baking That Easter Ham

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:10:03 +0000

Many of us will be having a baked ham dinner on Easter, as well as some other traditional dishes. So, how hard can it be to bake a ham? Well, if you want your ham to come out moist and tender, we've got a "Greg's Grill" recipe, complete with homemade glaze.

Who Was St. Patrick?

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:05:12 +0000

We all know about St. Patrick's Day (March 17) celebrations, parades, wearin' of the green and all of that but who was this Catholic saint whose name is lent to these different traditions? Was he the patron saint of green beer? Corned beef and cabbage? Shillelaghs? Not quite.

It's Presidents' Day Today

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:10:30 +0000

Today is a holiday for some, being the observance of Presidents’ Day. Government offices are closed, schools are closed, no regular mail delivery, and most financial institutions are closed. And for some school districts, it’s Presidents Week or Mid Winter Break, with the whole week off. Just how did Presidents’ Day come about? According to [...]

Country Stars and Their Valentines [PHOTOS and AUDIO]

Tad Pole — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:08:10 +0000

You may think it’s all champagne and roses for the country stars when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Some are great romantics and some are just so-so when it comes to the day of love. Check out photos of country couples and their Valentine celebrations. Thomas Rhett is celebrating his first Valentine’s Day as [...]

Kisses From Country Couples For Valentine's Day [PHOTOS]

Polly Wogg — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:07:21 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air today so don’t forget to give your sweetie a kiss today. Need some inspiration? Here’s a few country stars kissing their other half. Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood Tim McGraw & Faith [...]

Happy Valentine's Day, Will You Be Celebrating?

Polly Wogg — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:05:08 +0000

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day has arrived. And if you have someone special in your life, you’d better not forget. My husband isn’t much of flower kind of guy, but he NEVER forgets Valentine’s Day. This is what I walked into my office to this morning. Most women receive roses or a bouquet [...]

Valentine's Day Apps

Polly Wogg — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:52:33 +0000

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and guys, if you don’t want to be in the dog house, you’d better not forget. Need help finding the perfect way to celebrate with your sweetie? There’s an app for that. Open Table Find the perfect place for that special dinner. You can browse 20,000 restaurants in [...]

Today Is Mardi Gras

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:10:39 +0000

Today is Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. This year’s Mardi Gras is rather early, and next year it’s rather late….March 4, 2014. New Orleans is the place known for Mardi Gras celebrations, and they’ve already started! Here’s more about Mardi Gras, according to Wikipedia: “Mardi Gras”, “Mardi Gras season”, and “Carnival season” refer to events [...]

Unique Valentine's Gifts Under $20

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:55:23 +0000

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, Thursday, February 14th. You want to give your sweetheart something special, but maybe you have a limited budget. No problem. I’ve done a little homework and have some great gift ideas for her and him, all under $20. Here are some unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas, under $20 [...]