The Boston PD has tweeted that three more suspects are in custody regarding the Boston Marathon Bombings. Here's the story from huffingtonpost.com. http://huff.to/YmzMKc
Kelly Iris
Fun facts...
- My first job was as a 'Soda Jerk' at Cone Corners in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. (cheesy , huh?)
- Every spring, I participate in the World's Largest Trivia Contest in my hometown of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Out of about 500 teams and 10-12,000 players, we usually finish in the top 100!!! It's 54 straight hours of useless information and I love it. See? I'm not wired right. Just for the record, my team place 73rd this year. :)
- I am a proud doggie mommy of "Spooner". She's a rescue who was an abused puppy mill mom. I am amazed at the FANTASTIC rescues and shelters we have in West Michigan. If you think you want to add to your family, the joy of a shelter pet in unparalleled!
- I was the lead singer in a cover band and I miss it.
Endorsement
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
7 Foods That Sabotage Your Diet
It doesn't make for a super quick stop at the store, but reading the labels is always important. Here are seven "healthy" foods that may be adding more calories, fat and sugar to your diet without you even realizing it. Click the pic to go to the whole story.
Wrap sandwiches
Fruit Smoothies
Yogurt
Granola
Store–made coffee or tea
Salad dressing
Pretzels & blue corn chips
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Bring On The Happy!
Here are 10 tips for a happier, healthier Spring. Click the pic of Spooner to get expanded details from positivelypositive.com. (By the way, #10 is Spooner's favorite tip!)
1. Follow this wise kitty’s self-care code.
2. Blend your way to green juice.
3. Practice safe spring cleaning.
4. Make old things new.
5. Be veg-savvy.
6. Green your thumb.
7. Lean into loving plants.
8. Detox your makeup bag by phasing out harmful products and phasing in non-toxic, cruelty-free ones.
9. Embrace your inner child (we could all learn a lot from them).
10. Adopt!
Monday, April 29, 2013
JLo Freaks Out Like Any Mom
Boys will be boys, or rather, kids will be kids. Jennifer Lopez' son Max had an accident that required stitches. How did JLo react? Like every other mom. Click the pic for the story from people.com.
Friday, April 26, 2013
It's Never Too Late To Begin
When you hear someone say "every day is new beginning", it's easy to dismiss the thought and continue with everything that has to be done in your very busy life. Stacy from Kentwood didn't do that. She started running 5k races when she learned she was a border line diabetic and weighed 330lbs with a waist line of 50inches wearing a shirt size 3X.
She started working out about 30 minutes a day for about 4 months and then bumped up her workout to 1 hour a day. She started the Weight Watchers program and started eating right. Her first 5K, was a challenge and she finished in 37 minutes. She since then has ran about 15 plus 5K races, 2 10K races and the St. Jude 25K in Memphis TN. She now is a lean and fit 198lbs, keeping it off by working out and eating right. She is proud to say she wears a size 34in in pants and a size M or L in shirts. She already ran the 10K Fith Third Turkey Trot in Detroit and will be running the Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K.
It all starts with a single step, and it is never to late to begin. Join me on May 10th for the Fifth Third River Bank Run 5K Community Walk.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Monkeys Demand Equal Pay
George Takei strike again. That guy finds some interesting things on the web. Like this video, from a TED talk, that shows Capuchins demanding an equal high value treat for performing the same task.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Bon Jovi Announces Special Guest
Bon Jovi has announced via their website that Boston, MA's own J. Geils Band will be joining them on a few dates on their tour. One of those dates is the show in Detroit!
Jon also spoke with Ellen about Ritchie. Click here for Ellen's interview or click the pick to get more on the tour!
