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5 Father's Day Gift Ideas For the Carnivorous Dad

GuySpeed Editors — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:36:45 +0000

It’s just days away, and if you’re like us, you’re stumped about what to get your pops for Father’s Day. Ugly polo shirts wrinkle and fade, and no dad has ever actually cracked the spine on a book called 101 Great Grill Recipes. So what do all dudes love? Meat. We scoured the internet to [...]

Dads Reveal 3 Worst Gifts for Father's Day

Jude Walker — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:56:28 +0000

Father’s Day is this Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! (Say it like a monster truck announcer.) You still have time to screw up get something cool for dear ole dad. As a dad myself, here’s a little hint — don’t make us do work with our present! Fathers across America have united to help everyone shopping for [...]

Worst Valentine's Day Ad Ever…Or Is It the Best? [Picture]

Jude Walker — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:04:03 +0000

Valentine’s Day is here and all kinds of ‘love’ly gifts will get exchanged between love birds. Of course you’ve got your standards like cards, flowers and chocolates. But do you know the most perfect Valentine’s Day gift of all-time? Well, we’ve found it, so stop looking. This is a tongue-in-cheek ad that ran recently by [...]

5 Unusual Valentine's Day Gifts to Surprise Your Significant Other

Kathy Landin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:01:03 +0000

The year’s most nerve-wracking holiday is right around the corner. Guys rarely know what, if anything, they should get for their girlfriends, and girls spend all kinds of time fretting over whether their guy will get it right. And don’t even get us started about what it does to single people. We can’t solve all [...]

Pockets Are For Squares — Carry Cash in the Cash Capsule

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:00:19 +0000

Wallets are for granddad and kids with a Velcro obsession. Real men use money clips or just fold their dough into their front pants pocket. These are the normal, yet not always safe, options. There are times when you’ve got to carry cash but the situation (lack of pockets or pocket space) make it a [...]

Don't Know What to Get That Person Who Has Everything? Donate in Their Name

Jude Walker — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:14:04 +0000

We’re just four days away from Christmas and a lot of us will be frantically running around trying to scoop up last minute presents. How much thought will really go into each of these gifts? Are we just going to cave in and get a gift card or the old standby, pajamas?! No doubt, often [...]

UPS Deliveryman Sings His Hit 'Santa Is Your UPS Man' [Video]

Jude Walker — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:10:04 +0000

We all know that Santa Claus delivers toys for all the good little boys and girls. OK, scratch that. Let’s be real, we know who really brings the goods — the UPS man! Check out this funny little song that UPS deliveryman Ken Jones whipped up for the holiday present-bringing season.

Bruce Takes On The Keurig Coffee Maker

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:23:03 +0000

At prices starting near $100 and up depending on the model you choose, the Keurig is a pretty good buy and I think it would make a really great gift for someone who isn't a caffeine junkie.

So You Voted and What, You Want a Cookie? Then Get You One

Jude Walker — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:07:52 +0000

Every weekday morning shortly after 8:00am we celebrate birthdays and anniversaries of all the special people throughout Acadiana. And as you probably know, at the end of the announcements we "wave the magic pencil 'round and 'round" and where it stops that person gets a free cookie cake from our friends at Cookies In Bloom in Lafayette.

Shut Up & Take My Money – Stuff Bruce Would Buy Right Now

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:02:59 +0000

I don’t call it shopping, I call it buying. What is the point of looking at stuff you want if you aren’t going to buy it. That might explain why my wife doesn’t allow me to have any credit cards. I am guilty of being an impulse buyer. If see something I want, I will [...]

10 Most Popular Cars for Dads

Jude Walker — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:29:51 +0000

Of course this Sunday is Father’s Day. Most of us will buy our old man something practical like a tie or cologne or boxers. But if you want to pony up some good coinage and be your dad’s new favorite kid, maybe a new ride is what you should purchase for him. If you are [...]

10 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love On Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:43:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Fathers’ Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that thanks to the last several holidays, he has enough ties and golf balls. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. If he loves [...]

Be Dad's Hero This Father's Day

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:02:28 +0000

This is the gift that Dad would never buy for himself but he will appreciate for many many years to come. Will this be the perfect gift for your Dad too?

Four Most Common Valentine's Day Mistakes Men Make

Jude Walker — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:49:32 +0000

Valentine’s Day is here and no doubt there are countless men currently in panic mode. If you didn’t plan something by now, chances are you have made one of the following mistakes. Here’s a list of the four most common Valentine’s Day mistakes that men make. Forgetting to Make a Reservation. If you’re going to [...]

Women Find Chocolates and Flowers 'Too Cliché'

Jude Walker — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:00:18 +0000

Hey guys, you may want to skip the flowers and chocolates. A new survey by the social network Zoosk.com reveals that 58 percent of women consider Valentine’s Day flowers and chocolates to be “too cliché.” Apparently ladies want something with a little more thought put into it. Sure! One thing you can’t skip out on [...]

The Meaning Behind the Number of Roses You Send Someone

Jude Walker — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:23 +0000

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and no doubt roses will be given to loved ones across Acadiana. But how many should you give? Teleflora has a guide for you. That’s right. The number of roses you give apparently carries a specific meaning which you may have not realized. Here you go: One rose [...]

Radio Pup- The Perfect App For Your New Smartphone

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:05:45 +0000

Whether you got the new iPhone from Apple or an Android model phone have we got the perfect music application for you. It's called radioPup and it is absolutely free!

Company Offers Toys For Rent

Jude Walker — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:31:34 +0000

Yep, you heard right. You can now rent toys.

The company is called Toygaroo and it's basically the Netflix of toys. For a monthly fee, you can rent toys. When your kids are done playing with them, just return them for more.

Top 5 Gift Ideas For Women

Luke — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:39:03 +0000

Stumped on what to get that special woman/lady in your life? Try some of these out! gifts.com 5 Brookstone Pillow Remote Ever had one of those days where you and your significant other get all comfy BEFORE turning on the TV? And low-and-behold the remote is in the pit of no return all [...]

5 Christmas Gift Ideas For The Man In Your Life!

Luke — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:44:29 +0000

For that Special guy in your life, whether he's your father, son, brother, boyfriend, broski, whatever!