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My Renting Nightmare That Makes Me Never Want to Rent Anything Again

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:37:57 +0000

When you are at the age where you want to move out on your own, typically your only option is renting a place. On the outside, renting seems very simple and easy. You agree to pay a certain amount to the landlord each month for an agreed upon number of months. Seems simple enough, right? Well, I found out the hard way is that it isn't always like that at all. Or anything relatively close.

5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses

Kathy Landin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:26:38 +0000

Sure, we all get annoyed at the boss from time to time, but keep in mind that that frustration can go both ways. If you want to excel at work, get promotions, get raises, have good things happen to you and such, take a look at these five things that really annoy bosses and don’t do them:

What It Takes To Have A Happy Relationship – KKTIM Best of the Day

Lucky Larry — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:42:13 +0000

Kidd Kraddick in the Morning ran across an article at zoosk.com that ran down a list of eight things that happy couples do to keep them together. After doing a little research, of course the show disagrees with some of them but there’s one thing that J-Si can’t argue with. Find out what that one [...]

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 [...]

Talking to Children About This Week's Events

Lucky Larry — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:45:52 +0000

Without a doubt there has been a lot happening this week, the Boston Marathon bombing, the explosion at the fertilizer factory in West, TX and severe weather in the South. It does lead our children to ask questions and to feel anxious and a little scared, but it is up to us, the parents, to reassure our children that they are going to be ok.

Kidd Kraddick Coins A New Phrase – KKITM Best of the Day

Lucky Larry — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:39:05 +0000

Every Wednesday Kellie Rasberry dispenses her love advice on the “Love Letters To Kellie” segment on the show and this morning a new phrase was born out of the segment! A woman wrote Kellie about the following, my husband doesn’t want to spend time with me because he wants to hang out with the guys [...]

Father Beats Daughters For Making 'Twerk' Video [VIDEO + POLL]

Baby J — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:38:07 +0000

What would you do if you went into your child's room and caught them making a 'twerk' video? Twerking is a type of dance that is very sexual in nature that consists of shaking your butt, bending over, and -- well, you get the point. Father of two daughters, aged 14 and 12, Greg Horn, 35, caught his daughters making the video and uploading to Facebook.

How to Talk to Kids in Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:52:10 +0000

As a parent, the hardest part of coping with any tragedy—be it a national or personal one—is finding the words to explain the unexplainable to your children, society’s most innocent members. Following the Boston Marathon bombing, children across the country were greeted home with somber faces and hugs that ran a little longer and tighter [...]

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

When Switching Jobs, Remember These 5 Things

Kathy Landin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:08:42 +0000

The job market is pretty tight right now, so most days you’re probably thankful just to have a job that pays. But somewhere down the road that may not be enough. You may find yourself looking for a new position, even as you continue to hold down your current one. There are certain things you should keep in mind when that time comes.

Demi Lovato Shares Fashion Secrets in VEVO 'Stylized' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:47:15 +0000

Demi Lovato lets Lovatics tag along with her while she picks out clothes and shares fashion secrets in her VEVO ‘Stylized’ video. Lovato has become a fashion plate in the past two years, showing off a rock n’ roll, edgy side, mixing lots of black and leather. She and her stylist pull back the curtain [...]

What Is Considered Cheating To You? [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:14:38 +0000

There was a lot of traffic through the studio this afternoon, while playing Hyper Hi-Lo today and one of the conversations that was brought into the studio for discussion by a few staffers was the subject of cheating. At issue was, exactly what is cheating. Women have a different definition than men and then again [...]

5 Helpful Tips to Prevent Pollen Allergies This Spring

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:28:30 +0000

Spring time can mean a bunch of good things. It mean's pretty flowers, cool weather, and that summer is right around the corner. One of the bad things about spring though is pollen. That icky yellow stuff that covers your car and gets your allergies all messed up. While there isn't much you can do to keep it off your car and everything else, there are some things you can do to keep it from making you sneeze.

5 Excellent Networking Sites to Help You Find Jobs

Kathy Landin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:56:42 +0000

As soon as you knew you wanted (or needed) a new job, you got on Facebook and let all your friends and connections there know what you could do and that you were available, right? You probably also went straight to LinkedIn and quickly made a profile there so people could find the awesomely productive employee that is you. But the phone didn’t start ringing.

That’s not because networking online for a job doesn’t work, it’s because you have to find all the places where you can make the Internet work for you.

Where to Buy Flowers for Valentine's Day in Tyler + East Texas

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:15:08 +0000

Valentines Day is exactly one week away. And while it may be cheesy or cliche, all girls love getting flowers. It's a fact. It doesn't have to be a huge, over the top bouquet that costs your entire paycheck. It doesn't matter the size or price of the flowers, it's the thought that counts. Although, I'm sure a huge bouquet wouldn't hurt. Here's a list of local flower shops for you to get your Valentine's flowers from.

The Keys to Surviving Valentine's Day When You're Single

Lucky Larry — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:38:22 +0000

If you’re in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is pretty easy (well, for the most part!). However, if you’re single, it can be a pretty tough day, especially if you work in an office full of married or committed people. The women in the office who have a man who care about them will get flowers [...]

Five Worst Valentine's Day Gifts to Give a Woman

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:45:27 +0000

Valentine’s Day is only 19 days away. So, it is time to start shopping for your significant other’s gift. But, be very careful men. It is a tricky thing to buy a woman the perfect gift. To help you, here is a list of the five worst gifts to avoid giving. Giving a bad gift [...]

5 Tips to Help Plan the Perfect Valentine's Day

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:30:07 +0000

It’s Valentine’s Day – time for Cupid to come out and do his thing and you to come out and do yours for that man or woman who makes your heart skip a beat. Obviously, every relationship is different, but there are some cardinal rules you should follow when you start planning your Valentine’s Day [...]

Lies. We Tell Them, But Ever Get Caught In One? Kidd Kraddick Did! [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:30:15 +0000

Once you tell a lie, you've gotta remember it, so it's always best to tell the truth. However, from time to time we all tell a lie to get us out of trouble, to embellish a story, to get a deadline extended or for a number of other reasons. But once you're confronted with the lie you told it can be rather embarrassing!

5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Catching the Flu

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:00:36 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season.

What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?