Nearly 195 million shoppers hit stores and the web looking for the best Black Friday deals this year. But sales still weren’t quite what retailers had hoped for. In fact, while there were more shoppers this year than last, retailers only saw a 0.5 percent increase in sales. Keep in mind, retail sales can be [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Food banks help you get stuffed on Thanksgiving
Posted in Money, tagged assistance, salvation army, food insecurity, Thanksgiving, volunteer, food banks, holiday, food pantry on November 25, 2009 | Comments Off
Job losses, rising food insecurity and all around tight budgets mean some families are finding it difficult to celebrate Thanksgiving. But many organizations are stepping up to help their neighbors in need.
Food pantries, soup kitchens and other community groups can help put all (or at least most) of the trimmings on the table. And with [...]
Crib recall and drop-side dangers
Posted in parenting, tagged CPSC, crib recall, drop-side crib, Fisher-Price, product safety, recall, repair kit, stork craft on November 24, 2009 | Comments Off
Earlier this month, a massive stroller recall had parents worried about pinching fingers and anxious to get a repair kit. But now the risk of suffocation has another company recalling millions of cribs in the largest crib recall in the U.S. – and you may need another kit.
Stork Craft Manufacturing along with the U.S. Consumer [...]
Spread some cheer this holiday season – not the flu
Posted in Health Care, Swine Flu, tagged CDC, flu, flu.gov, H1N1, health, holiday travel, influenza, Swine Flu, Thanksgiving travel on November 23, 2009 | Comments Off
Fewer travelers are expected over the holidays this year, which could mean shorter lines and less stress. But the flu may still be on-board. To help you avoid swine flu or any other strain of influenza this holiday season, the CDC has launched the National Travelers’ Health Public Awareness Campaign.
More awareness, vaccination and healthier habits [...]
Don’t be a turkey – Thanksgiving savings
Posted in Money, tagged food, free range, frugal ideas, holiday savings, organic, save money, Thanksgiving, turkey on November 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thanksgiving is all about family, friends and lots of food. Of course, trying to stay within your budget can make the holidays a little trickier. But there are lots of ways to save.
Let’s talk turkey. While the grocery store likely has the cheapest bird, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg for [...]
Sneak Peek: Diary of a Single Mom Season 2
Posted in parenting, tagged parenting, robert townsend, single mom, tom joyner on November 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This thanksgiving, the Public Internet Channel is saying happy holidays with an early release of Diary of a Single Mom’s second season. And you don’t want to miss this. If you still haven’t watched the first season, head over to PIC.tv today to get caught up. Then enjoy the second season of Diary on Thanksgiving [...]
Differing recommendations on mammograms: It’s still up to you
Posted in Health Care, tagged ACS, breast cancer, breast health, cancer prevention, health, Health Care, health guidelines, mammograms, overtreatment, screenings, self breast exam, task force on November 17, 2009 | Comments Off
Women in their 40’s may not need a yearly mammogram, according to a new report from the U.S. Preventative Service Task Force. Instead, the task force recommends women now wait until 50 and receive the screenings once every two years.
But several experts and groups, including the American Cancer Society (ACS), are not on board. In [...]
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