If you’re still out there and have yet to buy that perfect Christmas tree…you still have time. In fact, The Mike & Carla Morning Show found out from a little elf that you might be able to get a FREE Christmas tree! Despite the fact that the holiday tree might be a bit more expensive this year, there’s a place in Las Vegas where you can actually get a FREE tree!
First off, you should be aware of a couple of tips when getting that tree. Do you ever wonder why the tree guy grab the tree by the trunk and hit it on the ground a couple of times. A lot of us thought it was because you wanted the branches to fall and make the tree look fuller, but truth be told, there is another reason!
Scientists studied over 1000 types of Evergreen trees only to find out that most trees contain over 67,000 bugs and other pests living within the branches! In fact, the tree can be home to over 25,000 insects and bugs that if you don’t pound the tree on the ground, you have a great chance of leading these insects right into your home! So make sure to give that tree a HUGE shake!
Now if you’re looking for a FREE Christmas tree…The M&C Morning Show came to find out that according to our friends at Fox 5, Moon Valley Nurseries are offering FREE Christmas trees today while supplies last. They have three locations throughout the valley, so if you’re in need of that last minute tree, here’s your freebie!
We all have our own Christmas tree stories and if you need a couple of good ones, both Mike O’Brian and Carla Rea have their own…so take a minute, listen to the segment from this morning and enjoy! Oh, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
The 'Stinky' Gift Everyone Will Want This Christmas
If you’re having problems finding a gift for that person that has everything, well look no further than the “stinky” candles from Etsy! The Mike & Carla Morning Show knows how hard that one person can be to buy for or even better yet, need a gag gift for that company Christmas party…ta-da!
Esty has come out with a line of “stinky” candles featuring everything from stinky feet to dog farts…oh yes, they cover it all! Let’s be honest, getting someone that candle that has the sweet scent of the ocean, a field of barley or the smell of jasmine. Because that would be easy and very thoughtful, but a stinky candle has a novelty to it.
On the flipside, what are those smells we really do enjoy? Depending on the site, stuff like “bacon”, the smell of a campfire” both make the Top 10, as well as freshly cutgrass! See, all those smells are all well and good and probably a welcomed gift this Christmas.
Other smells that made the Top 10…”gasoline” and “melted chocolate”! GAS? Oh yes, there are actually people who love pumping their own gas for the simple reason of the smell. Like being at the airport and taking a whiff of that jet fuel…it just reminds you that you’re actually going somewhere!
So no matter who you have to buy for, keep in mind the “stinky” candle idea…but be warned, they’re not for everyone. The M&C Morning Show also brought up the Santa shortage this holiday season as well as celebrating National Microwave Day today.
All this and a lot more in this edition of “A Few Things We Think You Should Know”…click play and enjoy. Oh, if you want to see the Top 5 Smells we LOVE, scroll down even further!
We don’t get to enjoy it very often out here living in Las Vegas, much a lot of people like the smell of a rain. Can’t say we blame them…or the smell after a nice shower! Maybe that’s the reason that it comes in at #4!
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#4 BARBECUE
No one will argue with the smell of a BBQ cooking whether it be hot dogs & hamburgers, steak or ribs. It just smells great no matter what time of the year. Although the smell of a BBQ comes in at #4, we have no doubt it could be ranked higher.
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#3 COFFEE
To some, this is a lifesaver each and every morning…the smell of a fresh cup of coffee! Whether it be at home, at work or even walking into your favorite coffee shop…people love the smell of coffee. For that reason it makes it to #3 on the list of smells we love!
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#2 VANILLA
Not sure what it is about Vanilla, but something makes it smell good to the point where it shows up at #2 on the list of smells we just love! Not sure why, maybe the memories of baking with your mother or grandmother…nonetheless, it made the list and everyone seems to love it!
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#1 FRESH AIR
Nothing can beat the smelling of fresh, clean air! Clearly this is the smell we all love to the point where it comes in at a solid #1 on the list. So think of where you are from, then think of the first time you had the chance to smell the mountain air, the air out in the middle of the desert…there is something to be said for that. For that reason, hands down, Fresh Air is #1!
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Mike O’Brian is the Program Director and Morning Show host on 96.3 KKLZ in Las Vegas, along with Carla Rea. He has been with the Beasley Media Group for almost 23 years. Mike was named one of the “Best Program Directors In America” by Radio Ink magazine. Over the years, “The Mike & Carla Morning Show” have been presented with a number of proclamations for their work in the community and numerous awards. Having lived in Las Vegas for over 35 years, he writes articles on living in Las Vegas, sports, and odd stories happening within the state of Nevada.
Mike is the host of the morning show and program director of 96.3 KKLZ/Las Vegas. He has been doing mornings in Las Vegas for the past 38 years. Over the years, he has hosted a numerous amount of community events and has been the P.A. announcer for a number of sports teams in Las Vegas. He has written on living in Las Vegas, the sports teams here, as well as odd & little-known facts about Las Vegas & Nevada.
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