6.13.22 I remember that Monday in June like it was yesterday. We got a message from our news director Sunday evening as we were returning from the annual broadcasters award weekend in Big Sky (we won best television newscast of the year)…”Let’s make sure to hit flooding concerns hard on the morning show. The Red Lodge mayor is posting in the Red Lodge Buzz Facebook page and we have permission to use these videos and pics.” (Keagan Harsha, ND). I checked in with our morning show producer Zack “Make sure you are you checking the Carbon County Alert Facebook page. There’s a lot going on.” Of cou ..read more

You Only Live Once – Meet Jennifer Who’s that TV weather girl in the book with the bright yellow dress, matching hair and a smile that lights up the room? This blonde, brilliant meteorologist + mom of 3 is my dear friend Jennifer Stanonis…and as of the 2020 Spring Equinox (March 19) she’s officially a published author. Her children’s book, Willy and Lilly’s Adventures with Weather, takes us on a tour of the seasons with Willy and Lilly as our guides…all while learning the science of the seasons and unlocking our inner meteorologist. *Bonus alert* the book may even empower your kids to forecast ..read more

Zimmerman Park + Vitamin D Get outside & enjoy some Montana sunshine on the rims at Zimmerman Park! There’s even a bathroom solution now as of 2018 and miles of dirt trail to walk, run or bike. Bottom line…if you haven’t been here….go. Vitamin D is much needed in the winter months in Montana, and you can get that with a beautiful hike at Zimmerman Park. For those of us who live in Billings…Zimmerman Park is the quickest way to feel like you are in the mountains with barely leaving city limits. I absolutely love the ponderosa pines and the cityscape and mountain views from the rims. What to ..read more

quick & affordable Looking for a super quick, super easy, super fun, affordable & ADORABLE Valentine’s Day project? There’s gnome better gift than a gift from the heart that’s gnomemade. Gnome matter who ends up with your gnomes…they’ll be so happy. $10 or less/gnome. love notes You can even attach candy & cute notes for your special someone. “You love me too? Gnome way?!” “Gnome is where the heart is.” “My love for you has gnome bounds.” “There’s gnome way I could be with anyone else.” “There’s gnome one else I’d rather spend Valentines Day with.” how cute how to Supplie ..read more

What is CoolSculpting® Elite? It is a non-surgical procedure that freezes fat cells and makes them go away forever! It eliminates 20-25% of treated fat cells and is great for stubborn fat. The Elite model is the company’s newest technology and it achieves results faster while treating a larger area at one time. More on the science here. Central Wellness in Billings, Montana has the latest Coolsulpting Elite technology. 5 Star Review Review Today, my self-confidence is right where it needs to be. As moms, we put our bodies through so many physical changes to bring our precious babies into the ..read more

Well…they are ahh-mazing! I’ve worn tape-in extensions for 3 years, I’ve tried other wefts and beaded extensions. I most recently switched from having 3 sets of clip-in extensions to NBR or Natural Beaded Rows and I don’t want to go back to any of the previous methods…ever. Although I will say I enjoyed being able to style my short a-line clips, my long beach wave clips and my ponytail in advance of TV shoot days. However, I always felt **not like a bombshell when I had to take them out at the end of the day. NBR has boosted my confidence, they are comfortable, the extensions don’t show…even w ..read more

Have you ever been confused on what to do in the hot water heater room…or how to clean the filter in your dishwasher? Wait, there’s a filter in the dishwasher? Okay, that was me before I used Home Manager. Now, I’m learning how to take care of my home while teaching my kids that women can do anything. When you buy a new home, the first thing you should be handed is a manual on upkeep and home maintenance…not the keys. That manual is digital and it is called Home Manager. Unlike cars, homes don’t come with a “check engine” light…and that’s exactly why you should sign up for Home Manager. You’ll ..read more

YWCA Billings launched its Volunteer Network in the midst of a worldwide pandemic when women need the organization’s services now more than ever…and let me tell you…this is an ahh-mazing opportunity to help women in Montana. It is the perfect mix of volunteer commitment, while NOT over extending yourself. Is that even possible in the volunteer world? Why yes it is. This is not too good to be true…and you can truly help change and save lives locally and improve your community. Here are 3 seriously simple things you can do to start helping today. Complete the volunteer application. Provide supp ..read more

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