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Sharing The Christmas Joy For 2012 [NSFW] [VIDEO]

Porky — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:47:05 +0000

Christmas is around the corner and everyone is getting into the spirit. Well you probably have seen videos fails on YouTube, but how about one on Christmas. Ever seen Santa Claus fall from a roof or seen one guy take down a huge Christmas tree? . Christmas is all about giving joy to others, better to give than to receive and well our [...]

14 Adorable Dogs Dressed Like Reindeer

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:15:54 +0000

Aww man! We’ve been sucked in again. It’s another edition of animals in costumes, but we swear it’s way worth your time. Why? Well, because there are few things more adorable than dressing up our dogs and cats in holiday garb and showing them off on the Web. We’re positive they love it! (Maybe.) After [...]

Do You Buy Your Pets Christmas Gifts? [Poll]

cadillac — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:10:31 +0000

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Do You Buy Your Pets Christmas Gifts? [Poll]

Amy — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:08:40 +0000

Tis the season to do shopping, fa la la la la. So when you are out marking people off your Christmas list, do you do any shopping for your pet? Most people who have cats or dogs would consider them part of their family, maybe even children. But does that mean that you buy them [...]

Blake Is Kicking Off 'Wrap It Up' To Take Some Stress Off The Holidays!

Amy — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:40:53 +0000

Christmas is creeping up on us and that means the stress of getting everything perfect! Need some help? Blake and his entourage are the answers. This Saturday 101.9 Blake FM kicks off Wrap it Up! Blake understands that there is never enough time in the day to get everything done, so he wants to lend [...]

Amarillo Botanical Gardens Hosting Christmas In The Gardens

Amy — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:10:46 +0000

It is already December and that means all kinds of Christmas events will be happening. Don’t miss your chance to see the Christmas in the Gardens. There is nothing more romantic than strolling through the botanical gardens at night, especially if everything is lite up for Christmas. This week you will get that opportunity. From [...]

Nearly Half of Americans Want to Skip the Holidays; Do You? — Survey of the Day

Mike Adams — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:25:33 +0000

The holiday season has snuck up on the American consumer once again, and rather than feeling completely overwhelmed by travel plans and last-minute shopping and the millionth playing of ‘Jingle Bell Rock,’ almost half of the population simply wishes we could just skip Christmas altogether. According to a recent survey by the people at Think [...]

Traveling Prices Increase As The Holiday Season Approaches

Porky — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:28:40 +0000

The fall season is underway and that means millions are traveling for Thanksgiving and gearing up for Christmas. Nearly 24 million passengers are expected to fly this Thanksgiving, an increase of about 150,000 passengers from last year. Theses days fewer planes are flying and airplanes could be close to 90% full with the busiest travel days between [...]

What Are America's Busiest Airports on Thanksgiving Weekend?

Mike Adams — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:30:43 +0000

Even though the price of holiday travel is on the rise, nearly 24 million people will still be shuttling across the friendly skies this Thanksgiving weekend. In fact, with nearly 150,000 more travelers anticipated to fly home for Thanksgiving than last year, many airlines believe they will be near full capacity that weekend, which, unfortunately, could [...]

Your Official Guide to When Stores Will Open on Black Friday

Mike Adams — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:00:57 +0000

There is hardly any such thing as Black Friday anymore. With numerous retailers, like Walmart, opening their doors to holiday bargain addicts as early as 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, other retailers must now either join the circus or risk missing out on frantic buyers with turkey hangovers and itchy spending fingers.

Toys R Us Announces New Price-Matching Offer — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:07 +0000

In an attempt to be a forethought on the shopping lists of parents this holiday season, Toys R Us has announced plans to match the prices of their competition. The company’s new “price-match guarantee” will be extended to all products from Toys R Us and Babies R Us retail outlets.

Blake Shelton, 'Cheers, It's Christmas' Album Released!

Cassidyy the Intern — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:00:07 +0000

Blake Shelton, host of NBC’s The Voice, knocks it out of the park, with his “Cheers, It’s Christmas” album released October 2nd, just in time for the holiday season. In true Blake Shelton fashion he doesn’t let us down. With his own special country spin on old and new Christmas songs. Shelton does a great [...]

Is September To Early To Start Christmas Shopping?

Amy — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:01:55 +0000

We still have two holidays to pass before we get to Christmas, but once the months ending in ‘R’ come, it will be here fast. So when is the perfect time to start your Christmas shopping? Since July, Hobby Lobby and Walmart have had Christmas decorations up. Everything from lights to ornaments to trees. But [...]

The Top 15 Toys for the Upcoming Holiday Season: The New Wii, One Direction Dolls and … Furby Again?

Ben Worcester — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:09:32 +0000

We know, we know—it's only September. When it comes to toys, though, it's never too early to start thinking about the holiday season, especially for retailers. It is big business. Huge business. The buying frenzy of the holidays can comprise 40 percent of the total annual profit for a toy store. With this in mind, Toys R Us has released their 2012 Holiday Hot Toy List to get a head start on the hottest items this year.

So what's on it this year?

How to Make Reindeer Droppings [RECIPE]

ryanmcdonald-willey — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:23:59 +0000

If you are looking for something special to make for the holidays, know that nothing says Merry Christmas like Reindeer Droppings. Some may call them Oreo Balls and others may refer to them as Oreo Truffles, but I think it’s more fun to give someone a Christmas tin filled with delicious droppings. My wife and [...]

Eric Church Will 'Savor' First Christmas With Newborn Son

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:05:25 +0000

Eric Church‘s Thanksgiving this year was extra special, as it was his first real holiday spent with his newborn son, Boone McCoy, who was born in October. With Christmas right around the corner, the singer is now looking forward to experiencing another of the many holidays to come with his precious son.

Jason Aldean Goes Into Hiding

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

2011 has been plentiful for Jason Aldean. He took home six awards at Monday’s American Country Awards show alone. But with the holidays around the corner, the ‘Tattoos on This Town’ singer is planning to settle into hiding until the new year so that he can enjoy the things he’s thankful for, like his family.

NBA Lockout Lifted. Season Set To Start On Christmas Day!

Cadillac Cruz — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:27:37 +0000

The lockout lasted well over 160 days and now both sides have come to terms. I am not a big fan of the NBA, I would much rather watch college basketball only because it is more exiting. After this long lockout that lasted over 160 days I lost the rest of the respect I had [...]

The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2011-Reminds Me What Money Can and CAN'T Buy[VIDEO]

maryhalley — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:22:10 +0000

So, that's what money can buy?

How about what money CAN'T buy? Put your 2 cents in. What do you have that you wouldn't trade for all the money in the world?

Before you count your cash this holiday season, count your blessings.