Maybe we’re just used to sunny Southern California, but it’s cold out there! Small Notebook for a Simple Home offers some tips to help those that run their heaters – and their energy bills – save some money, and those that are freezing (because they’re too cheap to run the heater), warm up and get [...]
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I don’t know about you, but we’ve got our stretchy pants out and ready to be worn tomorrow as we feast on some delicious food. Here are some recipes that may add a little flare to some traditional dishes: **Apple Cranberry Pecan Stuffing** Ingredients 1 1/2 cups apple juice 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 [...]
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It’s an understatement when we say Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays. Really, who can pass up grazing on turkey and trimmings throughout the day while watching “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and football? But as the day approaches, we’re looking to alter our Thanksgiving by making it a little more planet-friendly. Although we all [...]
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Nothing warms our tummies more than a tall cup of freshly brewed holiday goodness! That’s why we’re pretty excited about Starbuck’s Buy One Get One Free event from now until Sunday. From 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. each day, you can pick up your choice of a holiday-inspired beverage and get the second one [...]
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It’s hard not to think about all the delicious food we’ll be eating this holiday season, but let’s not forget about the tasty drinks too! Whether it’s a cup of gingerbread-flavored coffee, steamy apple cider, thick eggnog, bubbly champagne, or marshmallow-topped hot chocolate, no holiday season is complete without a good drink in hand. Here [...]
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As we decorate our homes, cook up feasts for our families, and purchase gifts for our loved ones, we are aware of the many men, women, and children that will go without a warm bed, fulfilling meal, and clean clothing this holiday season. In an effort to give back to our community and provide the [...]
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Nothing excites us more than scoring a good bargain – especially those that give back to others. From now until Sunday, Banana Republic is giving customers 30% off all purchases and donating 5% of all sales to the following charities: -Big Brothers Big Sisters -World Wildlife Fund -Feeding America -Teach for America -The Leukemia [...]
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We can all agree the holiday season brings a lot of joy and happiness, and of course, the unwanted stresses of finding the perfect gifts, fighting the mall parking lot, and feeding the masses. But as you prepare for the holidays this year, keep these following tips in mind - they’ll save you some money and [...]
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There’s no question about it: Our country is home to many brave men and women, who throughout the years, have fought for our safety and freedom in countries and wars far from home. The Long Beach Veterans Day Committee will be honoring veterans and troops currently serving the United States at the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade tomorrow. [...]
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As the holiday season nears, there will be numerous ways and opportunities to give back. And while many of us have our preferred group of organizations we donate to regularly, now is the time to give a little more, especially to those families, businesses and organizations that have been hit the hardest by the economy. With that being said, [...]
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While most of us attended costume parties and passed out candy, our very own Melissa Camacho of Accounts Payable spent her Halloween weekend walking around like a zombie. Melissa, as well as her husband Steve and 9-year-old son Spencer, got into character and put their zombie moves to the test last Saturday at the Long [...]
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