Hello, from a Northland girl born in Cloquet, raised in Wrenshall, and currently living in Duluth! I consider myself lucky to have been able to share my mornings and life with you since 1996. It's like audio Facebook. You're the reason getting up at 3am is totally worth it! I love hot buttered movie theater popcorn, the smell of a lake (especially if I’m fishing), and warm fuzzy blankets. I’m a lover, not a fighter, and yes it’s true, I get my hair cut on a weekly basis. Kudos to my family, Homie, Kylee, and my Schnauzer, Bauer for always being by my side. I appreciate that you wake up with the B105 Breakfast Club, read and share my blogs and most of all, your friendship through the years! Peace, love and hugs!
Cathy Kates
Do You Think My McDonald’s Coupon Book Is Worth Thousands? [VIDEO]
I save almost everything. Recently while cleaning I found something that just might be worth some bucks. Why do I think that? Because an item from McDonald's dating back from 98' just sold for thousands on ebay. What do you think, should I try it?
My Review Of The New OMC Smokehouse Restaurant In Duluth
To be honest, I've actually been to the OMC Smokehouse at 1909 West Superior St.
Duluth twice. But I forgot to take pictures my first time so I made sure to do so this time. They serve smoked meats, craft beer and sides all done very uniquely. Here's my review.
Consider Making An Easy Brazilian Chicken Dish This Weekend
Our friends, Lisa and Lars, have foodie parties on occasion that have a theme. The past theme was Spanish Tapas. Another guest at the party made a delicious Brazilian Chicken recipe that I not only had to duplicate, but did it the next week. It's so yummy, the house smelled divine and it's easy!
Local Authorities Educate Students With A Mock Crash Demonstration At PSS This Morning
I always say that "life experience" is such a great learning tool. Even though it's tough, I've always let my daughter make her own choices, knowing that if she made a bad decision, she would learn from it. However, when it comes to car accidents sometimes the outcome is irreversible, that's why I'm glad that our local authorities have developed a way to simulate a crash. With this mo
Spirit Airline Voted Least Favorite In The US, I Agree Here’s Why
Recently Spirit Airline came out on the bottom of a favorite airline list. I may have been in the group of people that say “who”, if I hadn’t experienced it for myself and I totally agree. We had heard of the inexpensive airline from a friend who used their services, but keep in mind that he was traveling alone and was only gone for a weekend so he had one small suitcase that he carried on. By the
I Learned My Lesson, Take Inventory Of What’s In Your Wallet, Here’s Why
I'm always going a hundred miles an hour and multi-tasking. It was because of this trait that I had something happen to me that stopped me in my tracks and made me realize an important life lesson that I want to share with you. At the risk of sounding like a tagline for Capitol One, "what's in your wallet"?
My Secret Running Energy While Training For Grandma’s Half Marathon
My husband and I have been training to run Grandma's Half Marathon. The weather hasn't cooperated and I'm not a treadmill kinda girl. I haven't really been "in to it". You have to be in the healthy mindset, so I"m grateful for the Northland Community Wellness Day and Essentia Health. I'm sure it's all in my mind, but these Energy Bites have been a healthy God send. They're easy
How Is Bragg Liquid Aminos Good For You? [Recipe]
I've seen the bottles of Bragg's Liquid Aminos on the tables at Duluth Grill and we have a friend who is vegan and uses it, but until I tried a recipe that called for it, I didn't touch it. Ken Hayes has been searching for it (don't ask) and much to his shock I told him I had a bottle. It will now be his bottle, but not before I explain what it is and give you my yummy recipe.
People Miss Out On Making Great Memories With Retail Stores Closing And Malls Seeing Less People
The latest information is that the retail industry is suffering for a couple of reasons. One of course is the option to shop on line and have it delivered to your home. The other is that popular retail stores are feeling the crunch of on line shopping and closing their retail spaces. Sad. I have such great memories of going to the mall, from a child to pushing my child in a stroller.
PIGS Motorcycle Group Does Great Things In The Community, Receives Plaque Recognition
The PIGS Motorcycle Group does great things in our community for the Veterans and children. They are gearing up for their fundraising efforts for 2017 and I had the honor of attending one of their meetings and presenting a recognition plaque for their donation to the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Consider Donating To The Salvation Army When Spring Cleaning Your Home
Call me crazy (it wouldn't be the first time), but I'm looking forward to another week of wintery mix before we get some warm spring weather in the Northland. It will give me a little more time to do some much needed spring cleaning. If you are planning to do the same, consider donating your clothes and other household items to the Salvation Army.
Early Morning Gun Shots In My Duluth Neighborhood, What Is Happening In Our City?
It's something that you hear happening in other parts of our country. It's unnerving and you're glad that you don't live in that state. Then, you hear a news story that there are gun shots in your city, that's a bit more shocking and you're glad it's not in your neighborhood. This time, it WAS in my neighborhood and myself and my neighbors are concerned and left wondering why it happened.
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