Jen Jacobs
I am one half of the Get Up & Go Show heard weekdays from 6 to 10am on Mix 94.9. When not at work, I can be found hanging out with my husband, family and friends, working out, shopping, playing guitar or playing with my cat.
Jen Jacobs
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Best Family Vacation Spots
2 hours ago Summer break is almost here and many families are planning their summer family vacations. Here are a few ideas for places you can take your whole family.
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What to Think About Before You Take a Road Trip
5 days ago To me, there is nothing better than a good old fashioned road trip, but as I have learned from days gone by, there are some things to think about before you put the key in the ignition.
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How to Rev Up Your Metabolism
6 days ago As we get older, we get wiser, but our metabolism slows down. Here are some wise foods to chew on to help speed up your metabolism.
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L.A. Dodger Outfielder Matt Kemp Gives Fan the Shirt Off His Back
2 weeks ago We hear a lot about athletes behaving badly. Here's an athlete doing something right.
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What Not to Buy at Garage Sales
2 weeks ago Garage sales are great. You can find some serious deals, but did you know there are certain things you should never buy at a garage sale?
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Some Do’s and Don’ts of Facebook
2 weeks ago We all have a pretty basic understanding of how to use Facebook, but there are some things you should be doing and some things you should never, ever do.
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Seven Ways We’re Wasting Money
3 weeks ago We're into April now and I'm in the processes of reassessing our household budget. I did a little digging and found seven ways we are wasting money.
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Where to Score High End Clothes on a Budget
4 weeks ago The weather appears to be getting warmer and that means going through your old clothes and finding things to wear for spring. Maybe you’ve lost weight and the old clothes don’t fit or you’re just bored with your fashion routine. Here are a few new online shopping destinations to go to to score designer duds for a steal.
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How to Make Your Groceries Last Longer
4 weeks ago You probably go to the grocery store once a week, or once every two weeks. Then, when you go to use produce, how angry are you when you pull it out of the fridge and it's spoiled? Here are a few ways to keep your produce fresh.
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Do It Yourself Cleaning Products
4 weeks ago I am all about saving money and when I find good stuff, I like to pass that along to you. Here are some great do it yourself cleaning products that will leave your home clean and your money where it belongs - in your wallet.
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Restaurant Dining on the Cheap
4 weeks ago Dining out can be a real treat, but it can also cost a lot of money. At a normal family sit down place after tax and tip a meal for just Glen and I can be upwards of $40 and we don't even have a cocktail with dinner. Here are a few ways to save money when taking your family out for dinner.
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Who Shouldn’t I Friend on Facebook [VIDEO]
April 18, 2013 There are some people you should be friends with and then there are some people you shouldn’t click that add button for no matter how much they beg.