We buy a lot of Christmas trees (Classic)

We buy a lot of Christmas trees (Classic)

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Christmas trees are pricey, unless you cut your own in this particular forest for just 10 bucks. Plus, getting back into shape and upping your boxed stuffing game.  This is the 98.5 KTK Morning Show recap for Thursday, November 10, 2022.