Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
Thank You For Noticing Me
By CHERY SABOL - No matter how technologically advanced we become in matching workers to jobs, when it comes to a job search, a couple of human touches endure.... more
On the Grill: Stuffed Artichokes
By PAUL SIDORIAK - I have never been head over heels for artichokes, but my friends and family love them. To avoid heating up the kitchen I used a steamer and then my trusted grill. Check it out!... more
How to Segment Your Customer List
By MARK RIFFEY - Have you heard that you should "segment" your customers before marketing to them? Ever wondered what that means, much less how you'd do that? ... more
Starting the School Year with a Roundhouse Kick
By ANNIE GRAHAM - Four years ago, during our search for the perfect after school activity, we discovered Taekwondo. It offers discipline, respect for others, constant activity, and an avenue for competition. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 26
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: With the season opener knocking on the door, this week's trivia is ALL Grizzly Football Baby! ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 26
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Downtown ToNight, Tons of Live Music all over town & more!... more
Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets for Your Frugal Kitchen
By ERIN TURNER -If you want to save money and eat healthier then homemade is the best option! To that end, here are my list of MUST-HAVE kitchen gadgets for any frugal kitchen.... more
Prepping Kids for Grizzly Game Day
By KIM S. - In addition to dressing our kids to the nines for game day,safety is our number one priority. Here are some Grizzly game day safety tips for parents with little ones. ... more
For Outdoor Enthusiasts: The Rocky Mountain Map Gallery
By DAN SAXTON - Whether you're a hiker, climber, fisherman, hunter, or outdoor enthusiast in general, check out the incredible selection of maps at the Rocky Mountain Map Gallery.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 19
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: UM Volleyball, Ryne Sandberg, UM's mascot Monte, FCS football and more! ... more
Roots Fest This Weekend in Downtown Missoula August 23-25, 2013
By LINDA McCARTHY- The 8th annual River City Roots Festival is coming up this weekend August 23-25 in Downtown Missoula--showcasing live music, juried art, family fun, food, drink and a four-mile run.... more
Dog Days of Summer Fishing Tips
By TONY REINHARDT - August is typically one of the toughest months for visiting anglers. Hare are several things you can do to stack the deck in your favor and find plenty of Montana’s wild trout. ... more
Back to School Savings Tips
By ERIN TURNER - It’s that time of year which we can’t avoid…Back to School. But if you're smart and follow a few of these tips, you won't bust the budget.... more
Let’s Take a Road Rrip to Washington Wine Country
By DONNA HULL - Ever wonder what’s on the other side of the Bitterroot Mountains? Well, I can tell you—it’s the wine country of Walla Walla, Washington.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 19
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Osprey Baseball, Tons of Live Music all over town & more!... more
Seahawks or Broncos?
By LINDA McCARTHY- Since Montana is essentially halfway between Seattle and Denver, Missoulians are oftentimes split between their love of the Mariners and the Rockies, the Seahawks and the Broncos.... more
Which Matters Most When Hiring: Experience or Cultural Fit?
By MARK RIFFEY - Doctor Obvious says "Hiring the right people is crucial for any small business." But what matters most when hiring? Experience? Attitude? Cultural Fit?... more
Studying the Natural World with Young Children
By BRANDON KENDALL - My students and I began a year long exploration of weather and how we can make predictions by noticing the outside temperature, wind and clouds.... more
Tour of Historical Buddha Relics Makes First Visit to Missoula
A world-wide free public exhibit of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and other great Buddhist masters will be on display in Missoula Aug. 16-18 at the Missoula College.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 12
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Brent Hathaway and the Missoula Mavericks, UM Football, Major League baseball and Ed O'Neil a.k.a. Al Bundy.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 12
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Osprey Baseball, Tons of Live Music all over town & more!... more
Whitefish hosts the Huckleberry Days Arts Festival Aug 9-11
By MOLLY PRIDDY - Huckleberry Days (Aug. 9-11) is one of the biggest art festivals hosted in Whitefish over the summer, drawing in thousands of patrons and more than 100 vendor booths.... more
Getting Kids to a New Dentist? It’s not Like Pulling Teeth Anymore!
By KIM S. - Upon moving to Missoula, one of the first things we did is find a doctor and dentist for the kiddos. A fun dentist experience? Who knew?!... more
Does This Desk Make Me Look Fat?
By CHERY SABOL - A study by CareerBuilder revealed that almost half of the people surveyed have gained weight at work and 30 percent who have gained weight gained more than 20 pounds.... more
Missoula Symphony in the Park: Sunday Aug 11, 2013
By LINDA McCARTHY- The Missoula Symphony will host its annual Symphony in the Park this Sun., Aug. 11, 2013 This FREE event is a ‘do not miss’ event for Missoula! ... more
Somewhere in the Middle of Montana
By ROB BREEDING. I didn’t toss it all to move to Montana two decades ago because of a song. My primary affliction was trout, and there’s a lot of trout-rich habitat in the Northern Rockies. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 5
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Brent Hathaway and the Missoula Mavericks, UM Football, Major League baseball and Ed O'Neil a.k.a. Al Bundy.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 5
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Osprey Baseball, Tons of Live Music all over town & more!... more
Enjoying the Great Outdoors in and Around Missoula
By LINDA McCARTHY- One of the best things about living in Missoula, Montana is the access you have to the wild open spaces and recreation places throughout the region. ... more
Homemade Pasta
By ERIN TURNER - Recently while I was treasure-hunting at a thrift store, I came upon a pasta maker just like my mom’s. I knew my next culinary adventure was going to entail homemade pasta!... more
Tempo, Time and Results
By LIZ MARCHI - I think in threes. If you can get three points across that folks remember then you are doing well. So this August I'm thinking about Tempo, Time and Results.... more
Top Ten Rules for a Good Yard Sale
By BOB WIRE- Pay attention to my top 10 Rules for a Good Yard Sale and you’ll make more money, more friends, and have a much smaller pile of useless crap to take to Goodwill afterwards.... more
A Midsummer Night’s Stream
By MATT DEVLIN - Picture the river as it lays in wait. In perfect veiled darkness, our finned friends hold like sails in the wind, controlling with every pitch and pull, their own place in the world.... more
Deaths a Stark Reminder of Glacier Park’s Peril
By TRISTIN SCOTT - In a single month between June 26 and July 25, four people died of trauma in Glacier National Park.Their deaths offer a sobering reminder of the perils involved in off-trail exploration.... more
Griz Football Players Report for First Fall Practice on August 6
By DAVE GUFFEY - The UM football team starts its preparation for the 2013 football season on Sun., Aug. 4, as the Grizzlies welcome their returning players and newcomers to fall camp.... more
Enjoy the Silence of Missoula
By ANNIE GRAHAM - I live 20 minutes from downtown Missoula and I am blessed with silence. I can hear the crickets chirping in the fields and my son can talk to an owl while he weeds the garden.... more
Best Ever Sweet Onion Rings On The Grill
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Until now, making a proper onion ring at home required using a messy and often dangerous deep fat fryer. But this 'Best Ever Sweet Onion Ring' recipe is done on the grill. ... more
DIY Window Cleaner
By ERIN TURNER - We are mid-summer right now and you know what I can’t avoid at this point? My dirty windows. Here's my simple and frugal DIY recipe for window cleaner:... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 29
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Grizzly football sanctions, Rutgers Athletics Program, pro golfer, Hunter Hahan, and legendary Grizzly football player, Terry Dillon.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 29
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Missoula Farmers' Market, Osprey Baseball, Downtown ToNight & more!... more
Hey Bob, Go Jump in a Lake
By BOB WIRE (VIDEO) I used to be reckless--“jump from the fifth floor balcony into the pool” kind of reckless". Now, eating jalapeños on my nachos without taking a Prevacid first is as reckless as I get.... more
Montana Diva Foundation Hosts 2013 Celtic Festival of Missoula
By LINDA McCARTHY- The Montana Diva Foundation hosts the fourth annual Celtic Festival of Missoula July 26-28 in Caras Park in the heart of Downtown Missoula. ... more
The Kids Are Not Alright
By CHERY SABOL - While older workers may emerge battle-weary from the recession, will the youngest members of the work force come out permanently scarred?... more
The Best Surprise is Truly No Surprise
By MARK RIFFEY - Hotels often provide fuel for writing and a recent trip I took was no exception. Hospitality 101: everything that impacts a guest's stay is everyone's job - particularly simple little things.... more
Griz Total More than 700 Hours of Community Service
By JOEL CARLSON - UM Athletic Director, Kent Haslam announced that Montana’s student-athletes spent over 700 hours engaged in community service last year.... more
Hot Dogs on a Hot Day from Tom Dooley’s in Missoula
By PAUL SIDORIAK - It's hot in Missoula! Instead of heating up my house by cooking, this week I let the kind folks at Tom Dooley's Gourmet Hot Dog Restaurant do the cooking for me! ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 22
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Brent Pease, Robin Selvig, Phil Mickleson, Britain's Newest Prince and more!... more
Beer Icon Comes to Flathead Lake for Cruise
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - The Montana Brewer's Association holds fundraising cruise on Flathead Lake on Aug 10, featuring best-selling beer book author, Charlie Papazian. ... more
Greg Brown’s Self-Explanatory Life
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Legendary folk singer and song writer,Greg Brown returns to Missoula on July 27. His connection to Montana stretches back some time and no doubt he'll be doing some fishing while he's here... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 22
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Missoula Farmers' Market, Osprey Baseball, Downtown ToNight & more!... more