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Fully Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box – How Lazy Have We Gotten?

Bryen — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:24:40 +0000

Is it okay to purchase a fully cooked compete turkey dinner in a box? It's understandable that cooking a turkey and Thanksgiving meal can be daunting, but thanks to a little thing called the internet, it's easy to find a millon ways to prepare anything. Other than growing laziness, we can't imagine many reasons to make this sort of purchase, unless your receipt also has cat litter and vodka on it which means you're lonelier than us.

Things To Do For Dad For Father's Day [POLL]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:23:01 +0000

This Sunday, June 17, 2012, is Father’s Day. It’s a day to say thanks to your dad for everything that he’s done for you. A holiday for dad. Depending on his interests, maybe you could go do it with him, but make sure that you treat him. Maybe it’s heading to an Albany area bowling [...]

Memorial Day Parades Around The Albany Area [LIST]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:19:02 +0000

Memorial Day 2012 is this Monday May 28. People will be getting together to have cookouts and parties. Remember to check and see what businesses will be open or closed. It’s a day off from work for many people, but let’s not forget what it’s all about – Remembering our Veterans. There’s a great way to [...]

Let's Celebrate Friday May 18 – Pizza Party Day [LIST]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:23:41 +0000

Fridays for most people, are the best day of the week, because they’re ready for the weekend. Next weekend is Memorial Day Weekend, so why not make this Friday a warm up for next weekend and have a pizza party. From our inquiry of strange or unusual holidays, Friday May 18 is Pizza Party Day. [...]

It's National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day On April 16

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:13:29 +0000

Monday is the least favorite day of the week for most people. The weekend’s over, you have to be back doing the daily grind at work. However, I found a way to make this Monday, April 16th a little more enjoyable. It’s ‘National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day.’ Imagine showing up at your office in [...]

No Housework Day Is April 7 So Put Down That Vacuum [POLL]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:07:06 +0000

I love finding out about all these fun holidays. National No Housework Day Is Saturday April 7. Probably not a good day for a lot of people because it’s the day before Easter. They have to do housework to prepare for it.

But if you’re so inclined (or reclined in that easy

Celebrate Don't Go To Work Unless It's Fun Day On April 3

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:33:06 +0000

Here’s a holiday that I just heard about. April 3 is ‘Don’t Go To Work Unless It’s Fun Day.’ If your job isn’t fun, maybe it’s a good day to call in sick and go back to bed. You know you could use the rest. Be careful, though- I wouldn’t want you to lose your [...]

Today Is National Puppy Day

GNA — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:15:34 +0000

Today is “National Puppy Day.” So if you’re able to go home on your lunch break, why not pick up your pup and spend some extra time with them today? Aside from being out really late last night for Country Karaoke at Vapor in Saratoga, I had every intention of bringing one or both of my [...]

Wednesday March 14 Is National Potato Chip Day [List] [Video]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:57:55 +0000

It might not be a nation or state holiday, but it may be a reason to take the day off. It’s national potato chip day. This hits close to home since the potato chip was invented in Saratoga Springs in 1853. George Crum was a chef for an elegant restaurant who got annoyed with a [...]

What Might Be Closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:05:45 +0000

Monday January 16 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It is a holiday for a lot of people around the country. It’s one of those holidays where some people have to work, and others get a paid day off. One thing to keep in mind, there are certain changes for the day in observance for [...]

Seasons Greetings From GNA

Bryen — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:39:01 +0000

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Seasons Greetings from our family to yours. We hope you have a very happy holiday and we thank you for all of your support all year long. Don't forget to keep checking our website for all sorts of holiday related stories you can share with your family this weekend.

Merry Christmas From Levacks Couch [AUDIO]

Levack — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:23:17 +0000

Today on a very special Couch, I share the joy of the season. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and giving the greatest gift I can give…The gift of LEVACTION! (pronounced Levack-shun)

Christmas Holiday Flash Mob At Colonie Center [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Everybody enjoys a good flash mob, unless it's that really annoying AT&T commercial. This one is really cool and happened right here in our own backyard. A group decided to break out the "Carol Of The Bells" at Colonie Center for all the holiday shoppers to enjoy!

Extended Holiday Hours for Malls Near Albany

GNA — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:06:06 +0000

Many area malls and grocery stores have extended their hours for the holidays. So if you're like me, have no fear! You can still shop tonight even after the kids go to bed or after you're done doing the million and half other things you have to do in order to earn money to buy holiday gifts.

My Co-Worker Bought Me A Gift — Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:45:17 +0000

Here is the daily dilemma for Tuesday, December 20th: “At the office, we all basically, agreed that we weren’t going to exchange gifts. We brought the situation up, but no one really said anything. Yesterday, I came in and one of my co-workers brought in this beautifully wrapped gift for me and I didn’t get [...]

Do You Like Multicolored, White Or Single Colored Christmas Lights? [POLL]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:11:35 +0000

During the Christmas season, many of us like to put up Christmas lights, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Those beautiful light displays help to make the transition from a couple of seasons with plenty of color to a season that can seem like a very dreary time of the year. It wasn’t that long [...]

Gas Prices Going Down Again Near Albany

GNA — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:54:45 +0000

The price of gas is yet again going down. According to Fox 23 News, the average cost for a gallon of regular gas in the Capital Region is $3.45, down another two cents from last week. So if you’re planning on doing some holiday traveling, this is some good news. However, if you go out [...]

A Group Wants Albany To Turn Off The Holiday Lights In Washington Park

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:45:09 +0000

There are some people called the Park Conservancy Group that wants the city to turn off and take down the holiday lights in Albany’s Washington Park. In a story that I saw on YNN, they say that the displays are ruining the landscaping, creating unnecessary traffic jams in Albany and during the day it’s an [...]

Tips from Celebrity Trainers on Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

GNA — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:00:41 +0000

It’s incredibly difficult to see magazines, TV shows, movies, and pictures online that show our favorite actors and actresses looking fit and trim. Unfortunately, for us, we don’t have their personal trainers, they’re flexible work schedules or the tips and tricks to looking so good. Oh wait! Now we do! I found some tidbits from a few [...]

Albany's Lights in the Park Begins Today

GNA — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:00:12 +0000

Albany’s “lights in the park” begins today. This is the 15th annual Hannaford Capital Holiday Lights in Washington Park. The display features over 125 lighted scenes and arrangements starring new events such as Santa on Vacation, America’s Heroes, Toyland, the Victorian Holiday, and Peace on Earth. ”Lights in the Park” will also have some of the old time favorites as [...]