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Get Ready for Warm Weather With Some Summery Gifs

Hannah Gutenplan — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:35 +0000

Next week is the first day of summer, so we’d like to get you ready for the warmer months with a few summer GIFS. We bet that after you see these GIFs you’ll be psyched for a summer full of beaches, roadtrips and waterslides. Get excited for summer with these GIFs below. Source: Get Ready [...]

Buffalo's Heating Up! 10 Local Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:33 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots. As we approach Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start date of the summer season, Buffalo is heating up. The Queen City has been soaking up the sun as graduations continue, and many have started [...]

Jack's Favorite Backyard BBQ Jams Playlist

Jack FM Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:01:53 +0000

Fire up the grill, crack open a cold can and hit play. These 20 tracks will take you straight from grill time to chill time. Whether you want to rock out to some air guitar or sing into the spatula, Jack supports you. Just remember that what happens on the patio stays on the patio. Jack's [...]

Jack's Ultimate Sunday Funday Playlist

Jack FM Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:57:48 +0000

Nothing makes a great day at the beach better than an awesome playlist. We’ve rounded up 20 of the best summer songs to set your beach activities to. So whether you’re relaxing in the sand and soaking up the sun, breaking a sweat playing beach volleyball or hitting up the bar for Sunday Funday, this [...]

10 Sprinkler GIFs to Get Us in the Summer Mood

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:45:13 +0000

Summer will be here before we know it, and you know what that means. Sprinkler season is fast approaching, and obviously the best way to celebrate is by rounding up the greatest sprinkler GIFs on the Web. From raccoons to kiddos, all sorts of folk are fans of said summer fun, although sometimes playing in [...]

Woo-hoo — Warm Weather in Buffalo! 10 It's-Almost-Summertime Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:50:04 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots. It’s almost summer in the Queen City! Temperatures have been slowly climbing, and schools are starting to let out for the season. This means more of you are exploring outside and taking advantage of [...]

Best Summer Camps Near Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:53:14 +0000

Summer vacation is almost here, and if you don’t have any plans for your children, consider summer camp! Whether your child is a basketball player or an artist – or maybe both! – there’s a camp for him or her on this list. Art with Artists Summer Art Camp: The Summer Studio 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo (716) [...]

5 More Ways to Mancave Your Backyard

Carl Pettit — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:08:12 +0000

See Part 1 of this article here.

One of the best ways to mancave your garden is to take the basic principles you would apply to an indoor mancave and simply move those ideas outside.

Beat the Heat This Summer at Buffalo-Area Public Pools

Angela Stefano — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:27:20 +0000

In case you don’t have a countdown going, summer is just around the corner, Buffalo. Some would say the winter holidays comprise the “most wonderful time of the year”, but some (me) would say the most wonderful time of the year is summer. It only lasts about three months in Buffalo, and there’s so much to [...]

10 Signs You've Wasted Away the Summer — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:01:13 +0000

Summertime is a time for rest and relaxation. There are so many ways to spend your summer and the past two months have been great. It looks like you’ve been having a little too much time chilling out, though, hanging out poolside. Here are 10 signs you’ve wasted away the summer. 1. That grove in your couch [...]

Stay Cool With Jack FM's Sexy Pool (and Beach) Scenes Compilation [VIDEO]

Angela Stefano — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:01:54 +0000

If you haven't gotten your pool (or beach) fix for the summer, this weekend is basically the last time you'll be able to do so. So grab your bathing suit, towel and suntan lotion -- then sit on down at your computer and take a look at our compilation of sexy pool (and beach) scenes (put together with a little help from our friends at GuySpeed).

11 Ways to End Your Summer with a Bang — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:08:44 +0000

The sun is starting to set on the summer. We know how distraught you are at the thought of going back to school, getting out your sweaters and catching the occasional flu. Before you say goodbye to summer, though, you need to do a few things first because ending the season with a whimper would be a disappointment. Here [...]

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! 8 Things We'll Miss

Meagan Walker — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:30:10 +0000

This might be a little premature, but given the cooler temps and rain we've seen recently (and the fact that the leaves have actually been falling all summer due to near-drought conditions), it’s time to face the facts: Summer is coming to an end, and for a number of reasons -- eight to be exact -- we’ll miss you, old friend.

Let the Sun Shine — 10 Sunny Buffalo Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:38:03 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re celebrating what’s left of summer with your best sun shots. Buffalo’s summer has been unbearably hot, but that’s made for some sunny days and warm nights perfect for watching the sunset. And anyone can take a photo of [...]

It's That Time of Year Again — The Erie County Fair is Here!

Buffalo Staff — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:05:36 +0000

The Erie County Fair is a staple of life in Western New York. It’s the third-largest county fair in the nation; last year, the Fair drew a crowd of over one million people. This year, we’re sure it’ll be more of the same. Oh, sure, you have to do a lot of walking in August [...]

5 Outdoor Activities Worth Braving Buffalo's Summer Heat

Rebecca Bratek — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:38:03 +0000

I’m a winter girl who hates summer and the heat that comes with it. But since I also don’t enjoy being a shut-in, I’ve tried to find things to do outside that make the 90-degree days bearable.

A Colorful Garden Walk Through Buffalo [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:11:07 +0000

The Garden Walk of Buffalo is one of the largest garden walks in the country. Those in attendance went to the West Side of Buffalo to pick up a map and begin their journey around several communitites in Buffalo.

Jack FM's Guide to Feeling Comfortable in Your Bathing Suit

Alyssa Kramer — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:24:28 +0000

It’s still bathing suit season, and we can’t hide behind our over-sized Christmas sweaters just yet. I’ve created a solid guide on how to feel totally badass in your bod so you can step out on to the beach with confidence.

10 Songs to Put on Your BBQ Playlist

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:32:00 +0000

With our Backyard BBQ & Summer Concert coming up this Saturday, we thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the must-have songs on your playlist for an outdoor summertime barbecue. There's nothing better than some good tunes to accompany the delicious smells of a barbecue wafting through the air. Here are 10 of our favorites.

BBQs Gone Wild — 5 Crazy Exploding Grills

Jack FM Staff — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:12:13 +0000

While there is obvious danger involved, trying to explode your grill does provide about five seconds of fiery entertainment for your party guests. Check out some of these great videos of BBQ explosions.