AM 1240 WJON » On-Air http://wjon.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:22:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Health Tips for Summer http://wjon.com/health-tips-for-summer/ http://wjon.com/health-tips-for-summer/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:31:10 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=189466 Summer time is the best. Long days, sunshine and a carefree attitude are some of the greatest things. Open windows, popsicles and dirty feet come in a close second, but there are certain things we need to do to take care of ourselves during summer.

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]]> http://wjon.com/fun-family-board-games/feed/ 0 Getty Images Super Foods Kids Will Eat http://wjon.com/super-foods-kids-will-eat/ http://wjon.com/super-foods-kids-will-eat/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:29:35 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=186268 I was the pickiest eater when I was a kid and I know more than a few kids who are picky eaters and some who, like me only want junk food. Here are a few yummy foods that are good for the little ones -- and it's all things they'll eat!

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]]> http://wjon.com/super-foods-kids-will-eat/feed/ 0 Getty Images How to Pick the Right Sunglasses for Your Face http://wjon.com/how-to-pick-the-right-sunglasses-for-your-face/ http://wjon.com/how-to-pick-the-right-sunglasses-for-your-face/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:29:36 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=185542 Sunglasses are one of my favorite accessories and they can be a really fun accessory to play with, but do you know what kind of sunglasses look best on your face? 

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]]> http://wjon.com/how-to-pick-the-right-sunglasses-for-your-face/feed/ 0 Glen Lewerenz What to Buy When Outlet Shopping http://wjon.com/what-to-buy-when-outlet-shopping/ http://wjon.com/what-to-buy-when-outlet-shopping/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 13:23:50 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=184313 Outlet shopping is great. It puts high end labels within reach of the average income consumer like you and me. Not every deal is a good one, though. Here's what to keep an eye out for when hitting up the outlet malls. 

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]]> http://wjon.com/what-to-buy-when-outlet-shopping/feed/ 0 Getty Images Summer Party Tips http://wjon.com/summer-party-tips/ http://wjon.com/summer-party-tips/#comments Wed, 29 May 2013 13:30:22 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=183895 If summer ever gets here and it stops raining, it's a great time to throw a party. Heck, we should throw a party if it stops raining and the sun comes out for more than a few hours. If and when that happens, here are some tips to throwing a great summer party.

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]]> http://wjon.com/summer-party-tips/feed/ 0 Getty Images Interesting Things to Put on the Grill http://wjon.com/interesting-things-to-put-on-the-grill/ http://wjon.com/interesting-things-to-put-on-the-grill/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 13:32:48 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=182831 Memorial Day weekend is here. That means summer time and grilling season are fast approaching. Hot dogs, burgers and chicken breasts are some of the more popular items on the cook out menus, but here are a few different and creative foods you can cook on the grill that will make your party stand out from the rest. 

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]]> http://wjon.com/interesting-things-to-put-on-the-grill/feed/ 0 Jen Jacobs What You Should Never Put on a Resume http://wjon.com/what-you-should-never-put-on-a-resume/ http://wjon.com/what-you-should-never-put-on-a-resume/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 13:32:32 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=182031 We know what we should put on our resume, but there are a few things you should never put on your resume. 

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]]> http://wjon.com/what-you-should-never-put-on-a-resume/feed/ 0 Getty Images How to Be Happier at Work http://wjon.com/how-to-be-happier-at-work/ http://wjon.com/how-to-be-happier-at-work/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 13:33:11 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=181639 Sometimes your coworkers really make you angry. Work dropped in your lap with no notice when you're already swamped, management not respecting your off time and personal time and not being listened to are all sure to make you angry. Here are a few ways to be happier around the office.

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]]> http://wjon.com/best-family-vacation-spots/feed/ 0 Getty Images How to Rev Up Your Metabolism http://wjon.com/how-to-rev-up-your-metabolism/ http://wjon.com/how-to-rev-up-your-metabolism/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 13:27:54 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=179149 As we get older, we get wiser, but our metabolism slows down. Here are some wise foods to chew on to help speed up your metabolism. 

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]]> http://wjon.com/how-to-rev-up-your-metabolism/feed/ 0 Getty Images L.A. Dodger Outfielder Matt Kemp Gives Fan the Shirt Off His Back http://wjon.com/l-a-dodger-outfielder-matt-kemp-gives-fan-the-shirt-off-his-back/ http://wjon.com/l-a-dodger-outfielder-matt-kemp-gives-fan-the-shirt-off-his-back/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 14:58:18 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=177096 We hear a lot about athletes behaving badly. Here's an athlete doing something right. 

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]]> http://wjon.com/l-a-dodger-outfielder-matt-kemp-gives-fan-the-shirt-off-his-back/feed/ 0 What Not to Buy at Garage Sales http://wjon.com/what-not-to-buy-at-garage-sales/ http://wjon.com/what-not-to-buy-at-garage-sales/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 13:28:15 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=176225 Garage sales are great. You can find some serious deals, but did you know there are certain things you should never buy at a garage sale? 

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]]> http://wjon.com/what-not-to-buy-at-garage-sales/feed/ 0 Getty Images Some Do's and Don'ts of Facebook http://wjon.com/some-dos-and-donts-of-facebook/ http://wjon.com/some-dos-and-donts-of-facebook/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 13:28:30 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=176180 We all have a pretty basic understanding of how to use Facebook, but there are some things you should be doing and some things you should never, ever do. 

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]]> http://wjon.com/some-dos-and-donts-of-facebook/feed/ 0 Getty Images Seven Ways We're Wasting Money http://wjon.com/seven-ways-were-wasting-money/ http://wjon.com/seven-ways-were-wasting-money/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:30:38 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=67131 We're into April now and I'm in the processes of reassessing our household budget. I did a little digging and found seven ways we are wasting money. 

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]]> http://wjon.com/seven-ways-were-wasting-money/feed/ 0 Getty Images Where to Score High End Clothes on a Budget http://wjon.com/where-to-score-high-end-clothes-on-a-budget/ http://wjon.com/where-to-score-high-end-clothes-on-a-budget/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:25 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=172433 The weather appears to be getting warmer and that means going through your old clothes and finding things to wear for spring. Maybe you’ve lost weight and the old clothes don’t fit or you’re just bored with your fashion routine. Here are a few new online shopping destinations to go to to score designer duds for a steal.

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]]> http://wjon.com/where-to-score-high-end-clothes-on-a-budget/feed/ 0 Getty Images How to Make Your Groceries Last Longer http://wjon.com/how-to-make-your-groceries-last-longer/ http://wjon.com/how-to-make-your-groceries-last-longer/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:31:24 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=172024 You probably go to the grocery store once a week, or once every two weeks. Then, when you go to use produce, how angry are you when you pull it out of the fridge and it's spoiled? Here are a few ways to keep your produce fresh.

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]]> http://wjon.com/how-to-make-your-groceries-last-longer/feed/ 0 Getty Images Do It Yourself Cleaning Products http://wjon.com/do-it-yourself-cleaning-products/ http://wjon.com/do-it-yourself-cleaning-products/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:30:13 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=171493 I am all about saving money and when I find good stuff, I like to pass that along to you. Here are some great do it yourself cleaning products that will leave your home clean and your money where it belongs - in your wallet. 

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]]> http://wjon.com/do-it-yourself-cleaning-products/feed/ 0 Getty Images Restaurant Dining on the Cheap http://wjon.com/restaurant-dining-on-the-cheap/ http://wjon.com/restaurant-dining-on-the-cheap/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:32:25 +0000 Jen Jacobs http://mix949.com/?p=171007 Dining out can be a real treat, but it can also cost a lot of money. At a normal family sit down place after tax and tip a meal for just Glen and I can be upwards of $40 and we don't even have a cocktail with dinner. Here are a few ways to save money when taking your family out for dinner.

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