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How to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:00:10 +0000

Money is tight. Times are hard. Here’s how not to abuse your credit card. A website called ShopAtHome.com says that people are always looking to save a buck or 30 when it comes to their Christmas shopping, and their survey said that there are a number of ways we avoid going broke this season including [...]

Who Has Better Toy Prices: Amazon or Big Box Stores?

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:41 +0000

Trying to find the lowest prices on toys this holiday season? The latest industry report indicates that Amazon.com has better deals than retail giants Walmart, Target and everyone else. Financial analysts recently discovered that Amazon offers cheaper prices on about 44 percent of the same toys in stock at Walmart. However, Walmart still had the [...]

Black Friday Shopping in St. Cloud – Are You Going? [POLL]

Lynn Quale — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:27:55 +0000

We are one week from one of my favorite days of the year, Black Friday! I can’t wait to shop till I drop – literally. But with some stores opening as early as Thanksgiving Thursday evening, I want to know if that has effected your shopping plans. Are you still going to stand in line [...]

When Will Your Favorite St. Cloud Minnesota Stores Open on Black Friday?

Lynn Quale — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:07:15 +0000

As soon as the calendar turns to November the only thing I can think about is Black Friday! I love it so much it rivals my birthday for my favorite day of the year. But there is one thing about this beloved day that is really starting to get under my skin...the stores are opening earlier every year, and it's really putting a damper on my excitement.

How Much You Weigh Could Be Tied to Where You Shop

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:34:35 +0000

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with obesity, part of the problem may lie in where you grocery shop. A new study found people who frequent lower-cost supermarkets tend to be heavier than those who shop at pricier stores. Researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle analyzed data culled from [...]

Last Minute Shopping? Our Top Five Places

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:29:14 +0000

If you are last minute shopping, we've come up with our top five places to hit so you can get affordable gifts just in the nick of time!

What's Your Take on Black Friday? [POLL]

Lynn Quale — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:27:33 +0000

I’m not sure anyone loves Black Friday more than I do, but this year with most retailers pushing up their opening hours to midnight, or in some cases, 10PM Thanksgiving day, I’m slightly irritated with the upcoming shopping extravaganza. What do you think of Black Friday? Take the poll on the next page. I have [...]

Actually Useful Dog Tricks Demonstrated by Jesse the Jack Russell [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:00:45 +0000

Jesse the Jack Russell, a talented pooch who appeared in the movie ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2′, has mastered an almost dizzying array of useful dog tricks — because what does rolling over really accomplish? See Jesse go grocery shopping with a dog-sized shopping cart! See Jesse clean up around the house! And then wonder why [...]

Behind The Scenes – 98 Country Photo Shoot [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Mon, 02 May 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Doing a photo shoot for a new billboard sounds like fun right? Well, when you are working with 5 different personalities, it can be tough trying to find the right "look" that will work in a picture. Check out the video of our shopping trip to find the right clothes!