Producer MJ here! AKA the on-air producer of The Steve Shannon Show. My dog Nelly, my family, and my friends are the most important thing in my life. When I'm not on the air I'm probably watching game shows or YouTube. Catch me Monday-Friday 6:00-10 a.m.
MJ
THIS is the Cheapest Day of The Week to do These 13 Things
Do you ever find yourself looking at life like a game? How can I do the best, while also finding cheap, quick, and easy ways to do said best.
If you're someone who is always looking for a way to save a couple extra bucks, this list is for you...
There’s a Massively Epic Pink Elephant at This Wisconsin Gas Station
Have you heard of Wisconsin's giant pink elephant Pinkie before?
OMG I'm freaking out. PINKIE! I NEED to go drive and have an entire photoshoot with this elephant.
So if you've never heard of Pinkie before, let me introduce you.
I CAN'T HANDLE IT...
Spend The Night In an Old 1900s Schoolhouse In Wisconsin
When you were little did you ever dream of what it would be like to sleepover at a school? I know I always thought about it.
Well, it's time to make that dream a reality. You can spend the night in a former school from the 1900s at Wilson Schoolhouse Inn in La Crosse, Wisconsin...
AHOY! Stay Overnight in a Pirate Ship at This Wisconsin Airbnb
Arrgh matey! Shiver me timbers, this might be the coolest Airbnb ever.
Have you ever dreamed of staying overnight in a pirate ship? Maybe you haven't, but I'm sure your kids have. You can make that dream a reality in Wisconsin. You can stay in a "real" pirate ship that is fully decked out like a real thing...
Get Paid $10,000 a Month to Live on a California Winery & Drink Wine
Has wine become your pandemic BFF?
Sure we all loved wine before, but I feel like after being stuck at home for so long, we all REALLY fell in love with wine. You finally had time to try those bottles you see at the store but never actually buy...
Watch How The Chicago River is Dyed Green For St. Patrick’s Day
The City of Chicago celebrated St. Patrick's Day this weekend. St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is normally filled with all the green, parades, drinking, and river dying. This year celebrations were put on hold, but one tradition was still in full effect...
Check Your Stimulus Check Deposit Date With This Online Tool
It's stimmy season!
We've been in a pandemic so long we're really out here giving nicknames to the stimulus check. The stimmy. Have you gotten paid yet? The “Get My Payment” tool on the IRS website went live early yesterday and it's a great tool to track when you'll get your stimulus check...
The One Where The Shedd Penguins Visit The ‘Friends’ Experience
The Shedd Aquarium Penguins in Chicago just went on another Field Trip.
This time, I'm pretty jealous of the place they got to visit. If you haven't heard of The "Friends" Experience, then you're a fake "Friends" fan. Just kidding, if you've never heard of it, it's an in-person event with props and set items from the iconic show...
How to Dye Easter Eggs in Your Instant Pot
Instant pots have SO MANY USES. It's kind of insane how much you can do with that instant pot you have in your kitchen.
Sure it's great for shredded chicken, stuffed peppers, or any other meal you want to throw in there in the morning and not think about all day...
Costco Just Raised Their Minimum Wage Above Target, Amazon & Walmart
If you're looking for a job, you might want to to consider the Costco in Loves Park.
Costco just announced that they're going to be increasing their minimum wage. This announcement comes right along with President BIden's minimum wage promise to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025...