November 19, 2012 With Thanksgiving just days away, everyone is getting ready for their Thanksgiving meal. My job today is to swing by Greenberg and pick up a turkey. I did my shopping at the grocery store yesterday, loading up on cornbread for the dressing, eggs for those delicious deviled eggs, green beans and the list goes on and on.
The season of eating continues this week.
We stuffed our faces full of candy at Halloween, and now it's on to the big Thanksgiving meal. This Thursday we'll sit around the TV watching the Cowboys' game and graze all day on turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and of course that green bean casserole with the crunchy onions on top that seems to find its way to most tables.
Have you ever put down the fork long enough to count the calories? Prepare yourself for the shock!
With the Holiday season upon us, we will be out and about more. On these outings there will be tip jars as far as the eye can see. Coffee shops, delivery drivers, and of course your waitress or waiter will be looking for those extra bucks to come into their pockets from yours. So, who do you tip and how much?
November 14, 2012 Black Friday is only a week away and it's time to start preparing. We gave you tips on how to do well on your Black Friday shopping, but how can you do that if you don't know where the best deals are? Here is a list of when the biggest stores in Tyler will be opening, along with some of their awesome savings. Just click on the links to see even more holiday deals.
November 14, 2012 Thanksgiving is a time of fellowship with friends and family, and reminiscing about all the blessings you have. But the day after Thanksgiving has kind of become a holiday in itself. Black Friday has become a culture phenomenon and it's only getting bigger. Everyone is out shopping for the best deal on all of their favorite things. If you're brave enough to face the crazies, you're going to need to have some tricks up your sleeve.
November 12, 2012 It looks like the winter weather is on its way. We've been fortunate to have warm, pretty weather so far this season. But it looks like this week will be the turning point as far as weather goes. It's about to get cold in East Texas. Here is a list of ways to keep you and your family warm this winter, without a hefty electric bill.
November 9, 2012 People everywhere are also trying to find some ways to earn extra cash to buy Christmas presents this year. Well, it just so happens that Christmas season is the busiest season for retailers everywhere. Between Black Friday and all the Christmas shopping, retailers are going out of their way to hire help for the holidays. So if you're looking to earn a little extra cash for the holidays, here is a list of the companies hiring the most for this holiday season.
November 7, 2012 When most people need just a few things from the store, they go to Walmart. But constantly running back and forth to Walmart can get expensive. I would know. Well, my naive self just recently discovered that most things I need I can buy at the dollar store. Around here we have a variety of them (Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar, etc.).I have found that I can get just about everything I need for a much lower price. However there are somethings you definitely don't want to buy there.
October 22, 2012 What is it that makes Halloween? No, it isn't the costumes or haunted houses, it's the candy! It wouldn't be Halloween without the bags full of candy that a kid receives from trick or treating. That's the highlight of the holiday - all of the free candy they get. But they don't want any of that icky stuff, they want the good candy! Here are some of the best and worst candies you can give for Halloween.
October 19, 2012 When I saw the video of Australia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, I knew exactly how she felt. High Heels are risky business and take talent to maneuver. She handled her fall with grace and held her head up high. Just like a classy woman should.
During Breast Cancer Awareness month, there is a group of breast cancer patients who are being overlooked. Even the awareness pink is almost secluding this population. So what is the deal with men with breast cancer?
September 24, 2012 Hey gals, out there in the cruel dating world, I have a question for you. Do you think chivalry dead? Case in point -- a guy takes you out on a great first date, and then he leans in and sweetly asks you to split the check. WHAT?!
