Yes, winter is officially here. This morning we, here in the St. Louis area, awoke to a lovely blanket of snow. The white stuff is falling still. It looks so pretty this morning...like Christmas. The roads, thankfully, are not affected by this first snowfall of the season. The temperature is
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11/30/2008
Join the 25 participating Cherokee Antique Row shops between Lemp and Jefferson Avenues in downtown St. Louis, Missouri this year on the first weekend in December for COOKIE SPREE. Nibble free cookies from this winter wonderland while visiting the stores in search of your Christmas gifts. Tour
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11/29/2008
Beginning on Monday December the 1st, the Wines of Wildwood will start collecting food for the St. Louis Area Food Bank. Please bring in canned goods and non-perishable items to the store in Wildwood. In return for your generosity, you will receive an entry to win a $200 gift basket. This bask
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11/29/2008
I propose a name change for the day designated as Black Friday. It should now be know as "We are Completely NUTS FRIDAY! Why would people go and wait in line for a sale at 4 a.m. following a family holiday? And why would a retailer have hours on Thanksgiving? I was totally appalled at the fac
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11/28/2008
This Friday, November 28th, 25% off all accessories at Wines of Wildwood in lovely downtown Wildwood, Missouri. Because they do not artificially inflate their prices when they have a sale you get a great deal. They offer a large selection of unique gifts perfect for just about everyone on your l
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11/26/2008
I filled up my car yesterday in Union, Missouri. I paid $1.49 a gallon for regular. I could not believe I did not spend even $20. I was not on empty but I did not know if this price would be available tomorrow. How long do you think this price will last? Everyday I pass the gas stations, I lo
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11/22/2008
Hannah, Alex and I took Sparky in late this afternoon to One Lucky Mutt in Wildwood, Missouri for his self-service bath. The trip was difficult since Sparky is not accustomed to riding in the car. My son drove us into Wildwood about 20 miles away from our house. Sparky was nervous and anxious
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11/21/2008
The "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign is sponsored by the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes. The idea is for all the "heroes" to receive a card for the holidays. The cards will be sent to veterans, service members and their families. Here are the rules for sending the cards: Must be postmarke
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11/19/2008
Did you know the UPS Store can help you with services other than shipping? In the UPS Store at 2469 Taylor Road in Wildwood, Missouri, you have the ability to send faxes, make copies, package your items for shipping with their expert help and even set up a mailbox service. The people in the sto
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11/18/2008
Looking for a way to relieve some of the stress of holiday gift purchasing? Consider a Christmas Gift Exchange alternative or a new low cost tradition. The game is called "Rob Your Neighbor". No, there is nothing illegal about it. The game is played by a group in which everyone brings at least
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11/17/2008
