Support Our Troops: Send ‘Em A Fun Holiday Care Package
Need some gift ideas for your military care package? Here's what we sent the past few years. Each time, our care package received rave reviews from the soldiers.
Read moreTrue Stories Told In Hollywood Movies… The Ones We’ve Enjoyed The Most
I'm a sucker for anything that's fact-based in some way. And the phrase 'based on a true story' will get me to the movie theater every time. Here are some true stories that are our personal favorites...
Read moreWhat It’s Like To Be A Marine In Boot Camp Training At Camp Pendleton
Here are some great links to others' firsthand accounts of what the Boot Camp experience is like at Camp Pendleton.
Read moreVIDEO: Funny Songs Paired With TV Commercials
I've never seen -- or heard -- Eric O'Shea perform before. Turns out, he's a REALLY funny comedian. Check out this video, for example...
Read moreAmerican Gangster Movie: Will The REAL Frank Lucas Please Stand Up?
American Gangster is based on a true story. Like usual, after I see a 'fact-based' movie, I run home to learn all I can about the REAL characters that the movie is based on. In this case, Frank Lucas. Here's what I found out about Frank 'Superfly' Lucas... a drug lord of the 1970's and 80's.
Read more2008 Doritos Superbowl Contest
Doritos is looking for an undiscovered music artist to perform a great song for a Doritos commercial. This is part of Doritos' annual superbowl contest event, with the winner to get their song aired on TV, along with a record deal.
Read moreOur Journey to Find Affordable Log Home Insurance (And What We Learned)
Before we could close on our construction loan with the bank, we had to submit proof of 'builder's risk insurance' to the loan officer. We THOUGH there would be a simple builder's risk type of policy from the insurance companies that would cover things like 'theft of materials', 'new construction theft', and 'dwelling under construction. What we found was most insurance companies wanted you to buy a complete homeowner's policy with them instead.
Read moreList Of Real Men Of Genius Commercials
Many thanks to Gregg K. who sent us the latest list of Bud Light Real Men of Genius commercials, including various regional appearances for RMOG radio and TV spots.The years of release are listed, as well.
Read moreWhat’s Wrong With This Picture?
This photo of the FCUK store was taken in the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta Canada. It stands for French Connection UK. The mall is one of the hugest, most interesting malls that I've ever been in. It was built to compete with the Mall of America -- which we also visited on this trip.
Read moreThis Mom Is Always Prepared!
Now THIS is one well-prepared mother!...
Read moreWhat I Learned About Using The F-Word In Movies
Did you know?... If you want to keep your movie PG-13, you can only have one F-bomb in it. Any more than that, and they bump you up to an R rating. BUT... if you precede your F-bomb with the word 'mother'... then you automatically get an R rating!
Read moreHanes Commercial Features More Cool Dancers
Okay, so the Momix dancers may not be the same as the Jello dancers, but they are the new Hanes dancers! Check out the Hanes commercial which features performers from the Momix Dance Company...
Read morePlay Shuffle Game Online: It’s Like Shuffleboard On A Pool Table
Shuffle is an online game that's very simple to play, yet very hard to win. It's similar to playing shuffleboard online... or marbles... combined with a game of pool. Good luck!
Read moreWhat Are The Hottest Yard Sale Items? (See What items sell best at yard sales & What Items Are hard To Sell)
What to men typically buy at garage sales? What unusual bargains are women looking for? What about teens? Here are some yard sale trends that I've noticed. Perhaps you can use this information to your advantage at your next yard sale.
Read moreGrindhouse Movie: Kurt Russell & Zoe Bell Steal The Spotlight
Much to our surprise, we actually enjoyed Quentin Tarantino's double-feature movie, Grindhouse. We preferred 'Death Proof' over 'Panet Terror'... but both were enjoyable to watch because they were so different from traditional movies you see in the theater these days. Stuntwoman, Zoe Bell, and Kurt Russell made the movie 'Death Proof'.
Read moreA Cemetery That’s Dying For More Business
Here's proof that cemeteries are dying for new business... At this cemetery in Georgia, there's plenty of space available, and free dirt is your parting gift!
Read moreJohn Mellencamp & I Agree About The Movie ‘Fracture’
Some movie reviews for new releases we've seen recently at the movie theater. Included: Fracture, Shooter, Disturbia, Wild Hogs, Reign Over Me, Happy Feet, The Lookout, Letters From Iwo Jima, Breach, and Alpha Dog.
Read moreDeal Or No Deal… Play This Fun Game Online
While there's no Howie Mandel in the online version of the game show Deal or No Deal, it's just as fun... and addicting to play the game online.
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