TODAY'S BEST MIX » holidays

Tips for Surviving Black Friday

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:11:44 +0000

It may seem early to start planning for the biggest shopping Holiday of the year, but for some this is serious business. If you have ever caught a glimpse of the show Extreme Couponing then you know that some folks are addicted to a bargain and saving money. Now throw in holiday shopping, and it [...]

Many Americans Have Started Christmas Shopping, Have You?

Laura Peterson — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:49:29 +0000

Even though Black Friday is still four months away, new research shows a number of shoppers are well into their Christmas shopping. I’ve already started collecting a few gifts for family. Based on the survey: • 13 percent of Americans have already started shopping for the holidays. • 17 percent plan to take advantage of [...]

"Taste Of Home" Magazine Looking for "Mrs. Holiday" to Win $50,000!

Laura Peterson — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:18:37 +0000

Have you already started your Christmas Cookie baking, or at least started planning your holiday menu? Do you or someone you know take celebrating the holidays to a new level? “Taste of Home” magazine is looking for an official Ambassador of the Holidays! The lucky winner selected as “Mrs. Holiday” will receive $50,000 and a [...]

Senior Citizen Holiday Flashmob [Video]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:33:27 +0000

Ohhhh boy, everyone at the Target store in Lawrence Kansas, hang on to your hats, it is the Senior Citizen Flash mob! I was always told to respect my elders, so I will do the best I can on this. But, I do have to say A) Not much of a Mob and B) Does anyone in this video even know what a flash mob is ? You have to give them props though, this video is hilarious, and hopefully when I am that age I will be dancing in the aisles too! GO NANA, GO NANA GO!

Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Cookies Recipe

Laura Peterson — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:25:10 +0000

One of my favorite Christmas Cookies would be the ever-popular Peanut Blossoms. The chocolate Hershey’s Kiss in the center is good, but even good things can improve. How about trying a Peanut Butter Cup Blossom this year instead? If you’ve made Peanut Blossoms in the past, just substitute the Kiss for a Cup. I recommend [...]

Kid Holiday Crafts: Our Family's Gingerbread House [GALLERY]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:14:49 +0000

It’s that time of year again. No, I don’t mean candy canes and mistletoe, I mean awesome crafts made by kids! I have a whole trunk full of stuff my kids have made for me as gifts. Stuff Treasures I can’t bring myself to get rid of, no matter how…beautiful it is. Part of the [...]

Is It Okay to Use the Word 'Christmas' During the Holiday Season? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:58:03 +0000

Over the past decade or so, there has been some debate as to whether the government, public schools and retailers should use the word “Christmas,” or if they should use something more inclusive, like “the holidays.” According to a new survey of 1174 adults from Poll Position, the public remains firmly behind the more traditional description, with 91 [...]