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Walmart Greeter Could Be Best In The World [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:22:04 +0000

This man knows something that most of us will never know because we are too afraid to look for it. The key to being happy is in our own hearts and minds, it can't be dictated by our employers, families or even the conditions in which we live.

Shut Up And Take My Money – Mother's Day Edition

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:34:37 +0000

Wouldn't your Mom love a crouching Sumo Wrestler end table for the living room? Mine neither, but she could have if she wanted it from a great shopping site online. Here are five other great gift ideas any Mom would love and you've still got time to shop for them if you act now.

5 Unwritten Rules I Wish More People Would Remember [Opinion]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:51 +0000

Unwritten rules, maybe if we wrote them down more people would remember them? Actually these aren’t rules as much as they are manners. I like to think of them a basic human civility. By the way basic human civility appears to be on the endangered species list. I think if more people remembered these concepts [...]

10 Worst Dressed Cities in America

Jude Walker — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:01:53 +0000

If you travel the U.S. a bit, you know there are some places where folks dance to the beat of their own drum. I’ve always thought what makes us different, makes us cool. But when you’re different, you set yourself up to getting ridiculed, especially in these times we live in. Some real estate blog [...]

Target Listed Plus-Size Dress' Color as 'Manatee Gray'

Jude Walker — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:41:51 +0000

Blogger Susan Clemens was surfing Target.com on Tuesday when she came across something quite appalling -- two of the same dresses with two different names -- the smaller size called "heather gray" and the plus-size version labeled "manatee gray"!

Shop Local and Save More Than Half-Off, No Catch At All

Jude Walker — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:53:41 +0000

Today is the day you get to save a ton of money on some great products and services from local merchants. It’s our big one day sale on Seize the Deal where everything is priced at 60% off! You can pick from nearly 90 deals — from good eats to sporting goods to salon services [...]

In :07 Seconds He Is Having A Worse Day Than You [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:26:15 +0000

Ever had one of those days when everything you touch just falls apart? So has this guy.

5 Awesome, Local Prom Dress Shops In Lafayette

Jill McCoy — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:34:14 +0000

That wonderful time of year is approaching quickly. The time when all the guys and gals dress up nicely, jump in their carriage, and hit the ball... I mean the prom! I remember finding a dress for Prom was such a huge deal, and I certainly wanted to stand out. The important question is where can you ladies buy the most glamorous dress? I have five, fabulous, local prom dress shops so you can be the Belle of the Ball!

Bed, Bath & Beyond is Fooling Us Everyday and We Had No Clue

Jude Walker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:14:13 +0000

You ever go to Bed, Bath & Beyond and notice how everything is impeccably neat? I especially see this when I walk into the linen section. You know, the bath towels are always in perfect rows up to the ceiling. We’ve uncovered how they do it! Good job Bed, Bath & Beyond…we have been fooled.

Shut Up And Take My Money! – Bruce's Guide To Some Cool Gadgets

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:02:05 +0000

I love gadgets. I would have loved to have had this airplane pillow on my recent journey to Europe. Here are some other great gift ideas if you suddenly find yourself wanting to buy me something.

UL Lafayette AmeriCorps And Raising Cane's Team Up For 5th Annual Cinderella Project

Terryn Wirtz — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:32:41 +0000

It's your turn to feel like a princess!

St Jude Gift Shop – Shop A Little, Save A Life

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:02:59 +0000

That's me, Tracy Wirtz and the Viennes from Eunice in downtown Memphis getting ready for the St Jude Marathon Weekend. If you want to get some really cool St Jude merchandise, take a look at their online gift catalog. for gifts that make a difference.

What Do Women Prefer: Dude in a Suit or Dude in Casual Clothes?

Jude Walker — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:47:43 +0000

Apparently every girl’s crazy about a sharped dressed man. (Thank you ZZ Top.) According to a new survey, women prefer a man in a suit as opposed to a dude in casual clothes. Here a few of the survey’s findings: 33% said their favorite look is a man in a suit and they’d really like [...]

Wrangler Introduces Jeans That Fight Cellulite

Jude Walker — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:29:04 +0000

Wrangler is introducing a new line of jeans this month. They’re called Denim Spa Therapy For Legs. Yep, they’re jeans that are actually supposed to fight cellulite. According to Wrangler, the jeans are “infused with moisturizing and slimming ingredients . . . [like] algae extracts, retinol, and caffeine.” They say after wearing the jeans for [...]

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 [...]

How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:02:29 +0000

You and I carry around a little tattletale with us everywhere we shop. Do you know what that teller of all looks like? You might be surprised who is giving away your secrets!

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.

Holiday Events in Cajun Country

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:00:08 +0000

We have great local stores and holiday events right here in Acadiana that make this festive season even more special!

Do You Approve of 'Black Friday' Starting on Thanksgiving Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:28:42 +0000

The big gimmick this Thanksgiving season is retailers beginning their Black Friday sales on Thursday, a day previously reserved for turkey and football with the family. This has understandably annoyed retail employees, who now have to work on what was previously a holiday. It also isn’t necessarily winning over consumers. According to a survey from Google [...]

Anti-Black Friday Movement Gains Popularity [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:55:54 +0000

In the past few years we have seen Black Friday be more black and blue Friday. There have been fist fights, trampled shoppers, police incidents and more than a few arrests. With all the emphasis on shopping there is now a new movement that encourages Americans to avoid the mall, the stores and shopping centers on Black Friday.