Little Debbie Ice Cream? It’s A Thing!

If your goal was to lose weight this year, then move along!  You won’t want to try one of these delicious-sounding ice creams. This will not help your diet!

Little Debbie has released seven new ice cream flavors, that taste just like the Little Debbie snack cakes!

Look for these in the freezer of your favorite store in Springfield including,

Oatmeal Crème Pies, Cosmic Brownies, Zebra Cakes, Honey Buns, Swiss Rolls, Strawberry Shortcake Rolls, and Nutty Bars.

Each pint costs $2.50.


When We Were Young Festival

Time for some nostalgia. The When We Were Young festival released its official lineup on Tuesday (Jan. 18), bringing tons of iconic 2000s emo and pop-punk bands including My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Dashboard Confessional, Avril Lavigne, Jimmy Eat World, and more to Las Vegas, Nevada on October 22, 2022.

The presale for entry begins Jan. 21 at 7 a.m. ET (10 a.m. PT), with tickets starting at “$19.99 down” — allowing concertgoers the opportunity to pay the $224.99 general admission cost in installments — and up to $499.99 for VIP and hotel packages.


A Teacher Went Viral Because She Does Her Hair and Make-Up Before Bed

Do other women out there do this too? A teacher in Kentucky is blowing up on TikTok because she always does her hair and make-up at NIGHT instead of in the morning.

She has to wake up early for school, and she's not a morning person. So she does everything before bed and sleeps like that. Then she can just wake up and go.

A lot of women left comments saying it's bad for your skin. But she says she's been doing it for a decade and never has breakouts. She says she always takes her make-up off as soon as she gets home though, so she's not wearing it 24/7.

(Here's the video, and another one called "Lazy Edition".  She also did a follow-up after people claimed you can't brush your teeth with make-up on.)


The Best Christmas Light Displays in the 417!

Wondering where the best light displays around the Ozarks are this winter? We've got you covered! Below are the best light displays in the 417. When you go, tag is in your photos @929thebeat !

Springfield

  1. Bagwell Lights
    • Cost - Free or option for donation
    • 2008 E. Cambridge St., Springfield
    • Drive through Mike Bagwell's amazing light display, with over 150,000 individual lights, while tuning into 105.5 FM.
  2. Bass Pro Shops Winter Wonderland
    • Cost - Free
    • 1935 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield
    • Walk through Bass Pro's Winter Wonderland that includes thousands of lights coving the inside and outside of Bass Pro. Families can take phots with Santa, mail letters to Santa, and bring home a free holiday activity kit while supplies last.
  3. Candy Cane Lane
    • Cost - $5 per vehicle
    • 3825 W. Farm Rd 146, Springfield
    • Drive through Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park for their farm themed holiday light display perfect for the family.
  4. Festival of Lights
    • Cost - Free
    • 635 E. Trafficway St., Springfield
    • Experience the Festival of Lights at Jordan Valley Park by walking around to see the display while hearing classic Christmas music that corresponds to the lights.
  5. Gardens Aglow
    • Cost - $2 - $5 per person
    • 2400 S. Scenic Ave, Springfield
    • The Gardens Aglow botanical themed light show is at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. The lights co-align the structures and landscaping of the beautiful garden.
  6. Park Central Square
    • Cost - Free
    • 134 Park Central Square, Springfield
    • Experience Downtown Springfield during Christmas to see the huge tree on the square, lights all around downtown, and the local businesses spreading holiday cheer.

Ozark

  1. Christmas lights of Ozark
    • Cost - Free or option for donations
    • 891-961 N. Riverside Road, Ozark
    • Experience Ozark's drive-through light show at Findley River Park.
  2. Waterford Christmas Cottage
    • Cost - Free
    • 602 E. Falls Circle, Ozark
    • Drive-through a Christmas cottage light show in Ozark.

Branson

  1. Branson Helicopter Tours
    • Cost - $59 - $129 per person
    • 3309 State Hwy. 76, Branson
    • This is an aerial view of the Branson light displays', from Silver Dollar City, to the 76 Strip, to the Branson Ferris Wheel, to the Shephard of Hills, and more.
  2. Branson Limousine Christmas Lights Tour
    • Cost - $175 - $345
    • 140 Sterling Way, Hollister
    • For amore luxurious style tour, check out the Branson Limousine Christmas Lights Tour. The tour includes a professional chauffeur, candy canes, and Christmas music for a two hours.
  3. Promised Land Zoo's "Let There Be Lights"
    • Cost - $25 per car
    • 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson
    • The Promised Land Zoo includes a drive through light display, a 45 minute VIP Santa Safari and Santa meet and greets, hot cocoa, popcorn, and a stocking stuffer gift shop with and elves secret gift shop.
  4. Silver Dollar City
    • Cost - $40 - $72
    • 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson
    • Silver Dollar City celebrates Christmas with over 6.5 million twinkling lights with during their Old Time Christmas! They also have tons holiday shows for the family.
  5. Trail of Lights
    • Cost - $25 per car
    • 6020 Missouri 76, Marvel Cave Park, Branson
    • This well-known Branson spot feature millions of lights for you to drive through with your family and friends,. The also offer free hot chocolate to all guests.

Roasting Your Partner is a Sign of A Healthy Relationship.

According to research by psychologist at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, how you and your partner joke around and respond to each others jokes is an indicator of how compatible you are.

"Laughter plays an important role in romantic relationships -- whether or not it's shared together or directed at the significant other. If partners handle laughter or being laughed at in a similar way, they tend to be quite content with their relationship. People who are afraid of being laughed at, on the other hand, are often less happy in their relationship. This also affects their partner and their sexuality, psychologists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) concluded in a study recently published in the "Journal of Research in Personality."" says psychologist Professor René Proyer and Kay Brauer.

Read the full article HERE.


Season 26 'Bachelor' is from Missouri!

Have you heard?? The new bachelor for Season 26 of 'The Bachelor' is from Missouri! His name is Clayton Echard, a former Mizzou football player, who says "I'm just a Midwest guy from Missouri that just wants to find love." Check out the full teaser below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cacHwVlQnYE

 


Help Julie Kiss a Pig (and raise money for a great cause)

In an effort to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, a mentorship program for youth in surrounding areas, Julie Wilsons is trying to kiss a pig.

Also, the person writing this is Julie Wilson. I didn't know how to establish myself in this plea for donations other than in a third person reference. Please forgive me and please hear me out.

The nonprofit focuses on kids who might not have a role model in their life, matching them with "Bigs"- adults who can have a direct impact on the child's life trajectory.

By the numbers, it's clear to organization, which made its way to the Ozarks in the early 80's, is making a difference for our community. 81% of their Littles believe more is possible in life. 99% of littles stay out of the Juvenile Justice System. 90% of Littles have improved self-esteem. The long-term impact through the program appears to be endless.

So here's where I (but more so you) come in. There's contest- Kiss a Pig. The person who raises the most money (100% goes to the organization) will get to stand on stage with pride at Taste of the Ozarks and smooch a pig. I want, desperately, to be that person.

You can make a donation by clicking HERE- make sure you're selecting my name.