Before I even married the Hubby, he was a BIG fan of Dave Ramsey and had a knack for being frugal and money savvy. Good thing was, he married a lady who learned how to balance a checkbook since elementary age, and "splurging" involved trying to see how many cool...
If you're not calling into work for being sick, you're probably taking the time off to take care of your sick little one. Honestly, you're not alone in this fight against the flu! And with any good fight, the right weapons can make things end quicker...
Not pointing the finger on age here, but memorizing things can be HARD as time slips through our hands. Unless you're like my brother who has an eidetic memory, struggling with remembering even the simplest of things can make your temper flare or cause you to want to...
You've taken care of the plants, the water pipes, and every pet you own so none would be affected by this mysterious Polar Vortex! And even though keeping your child under a huge amount of blankets could be the best way to keep their tiny bodies warm, they can't stay...
Thirty - Seven women band together to change two lives at a time, mom's and baby's.New Life Within is a series of forty inspiring stories from women of all walks of life. Every experience is different and life altering. What bonds them together? Every life is...
They're furry, fuzzy, and your friend...They're your pet! And during this horribly bitter cold, hopefully you want to keep your extra member of the family as warm and safe as you want to be. A little website called Pets Fur People want to help inform you and I about...
"My New Year's Resolution is _________________" You hear this everywhere the first few weeks of a new year, and then somehow almost everyone has amnesia! It's why for the past few years I haven't made any New Year's Resolutions--it's almost like you're setting...
If I haven't said it recently, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Rolling out a new year means making new decisions, goals, and for the government, putting into effect new laws. About 600 new laws to be exact, which I'm not going to try and list all of them on this blog, but you can...
We never had cable growing up, which I have to thank my parents for time and time again. No cable meant: More PBS More family movie watching. Can't tell you how many times a VHS was rented or watched in my household, but it was always a blast seeing what new...
Even if you haven't called or emailed us to find out, "What song was that," you may get sucked into a new tune and look frantically for what it was. Well, as Music Director, I would love to help you out a bit with a few of the new ones...
First off, I'm not going to tell you that you CAN'T enjoy the gifts you get this Christmas time. The reaction of joy, surprise and fun could be just what the giver loves to see--Gift Giving could be their Love Language. And let's not forget the biggest gift of all...
In between finding that never-sold doll your niece has been asking for and planning the list of appetizers for your first ever Christmas gathering, you may feel the need to pull your hair out. First off, DON'T!! You won't look good with bald patches. And secondly,...
Over the course of time, I will admit I've gotten BAD at sending out gifts for Christmas, let alone cards even. Started on a great note when I was in college and even the first few years of radio life. But because of finances, time, and effort, I've...
That's gonna do it for me, the OTHER Jeff Johnson... No, really. This time, I mean it. If you haven't heard, today is my last day with KVNE. Monday, I will start work as the Senior Communication Specialist for UT Health Northeast here in Tyler. This has not been the...
There is something touching when people, and companies, step out of their world, their wants, and decide to embrace what Christmas is all about: showing love to others! In this wonderful video from Canadian Airline, WestJet, that love is expressed oh-so-sweetly. I...
Every weekend, and even every weekday night, it seems you can't walk into a regular store without feeling a little claustrophobic. But going against the flow of the usual shopping season may be the way to go this year, especially for the person you love and care about...
Today (Monday, December 9, 2013) begins my last week at 89.5 KVNE and 91.3 KGLY. "Bittwesweet" doesn't even begin to describe it. If you haven't heard, this Friday (December 13th) is my last day at KVNE and KGLY. I've accepted a position as the Senior Communication...
November 24, 2013 Friday, January 31, 7:00 p.m. in the Green Acres Baptist Church Worship Center. This event is in conjunction with East Texas Orphan Conference. Tickets will be on sale to GABC members Sunday, December 8 in the GABC Bookstore, and on sale to the...
This weather has taken it's toll on quite a few people so far, and now parades and schools are being affected as well! Below are parade and school delays, cancellations and rescheduling's for you to make note of (thanks to CBS 19 for the heads-up): Event Cancellations...
It's with mixed emotions that we announce our Mid Day Host/ Web Guy / IT Expert Jeff Johnson will be leaving 89.5 KVNE to pursue a new career. Here's what Encouragement FM President/CEO Troy Kriechbaum had to say: "Midday host Jeff Johnson has felt God's call...
Whether it's in the next few days or next few weeks, some traveling could be going on in your life. And while packing, there always seems to be that ONE things you forget to take along with you. Well, I've got 2 suggestions: Make a checklist of what you need to take...