And don't forget, in the mean time, I will still be writing The Eavesdropper Column for The Republic Times and you will find some "getting out," "eating out," and "local shopping" information there. Last of all, PLEASE, continue to send me any news that the readers of my newspaper column would be interested in, its a great help to filling out the column and I greatly appreciate it! Thanks, and I'll be seeing you!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
HITTING THE PAUSE BUTTON
Just wanted to give readers a heads up. I am going to be temporarily suspending the newsletter, hopefully just for the remainder of May and through June. I have quite a bit on my plate right now and just haven't had the time to be out there shopping, surfing the internet, going out and gathering all this news I share with everyone. If I find some news and the time to post it on my blog over that period of time, I will, so you might want to check the blog every now and then. Otherwise, I will email everyone on my list when the newsletter starts back up. If you have info on websites or stores, etc. that is not "time sensitive" please go ahead and forward it to me. I will use it when I get back "online" with the newsletter.
RESTAURANT.COM NEWS
Wanted to update you on a website that I have previously spoke about, restaurant.com. I had a cautionary tale shared with me from a reader that had originally told me about the site. She received a $14.95 charge on her credit card which is a MONTHLY charge. As she shared, "needless to say, i didn't read the fine print so i don't know if you want to warn people but fyi. they did return my money no questions asked." I have purchased and used a few of the certificates myself so I checked my credit card bill and there was no monthly charge on mine but I will continue to check over the next few months and let you know if I ever get a charge. I also know of a few other friends that bought the certificates and they have reported no problems to me. So I would just say be careful what you do "click on" when on the website and do check your credit card bill. I know its a hassle to read all the fine print but I would try to peruse through it and make sure nothing catches your eye as suspicious. I still have a few certificates to use so I'll let you know if I encounter any problems, but so far so good for me.
Gypsy Caravan
Don't forget to check out the Gypsy Caravan flea market this Monday, Memorial Day, on the UMSL campus in St. Louis. Its a really great flea market in our backyard. And proceeds benefit the St. Louis Symphony. Held rain or shine, and I've been there in the rain!
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE
The Exchange Women's consignment shop on Gravois in St. Louis is having a sale in honor of Memorial Day Weekend. Mention this ad (I received it via email but it is also mentioned on facebook and myspace pages) and receive 25% off your first item and 10% on additional purchases. The offer is good Wednesday the 20t through Saturday the 23rd.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Benefit Yard Sale
A volunteer team, "Hart Family & Friends", for the American Cancer Society of Monroe County is having a garage sale, this Saturday, May 16th at 987 Forest View Drive,Columbia, IL from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. They ask if you personally are not interested in their garage sale - please pass along to anyone you thinkmight be - word of mouth is a powerful thing. At 11:00 all items remaining will be reduced an additional 50%. And many items will be priced at 25 and 50 cents. Lots to pick from - furniture to toys to household - something for everyone! And what a great cause to support. I'll be there!!
Friday, May 8, 2009
GOOGLE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE
A reader shared this with me:
Program this into your cell phone and don't leave home without it.......
Leave it to Google to come up with something like this!
Here's a number worth putting in your cell phone, or your home phone speed dial: 1-800-goog411 (1-800-466-4411). This is an awesome service from Google, and it's free -- great when you are on the road.
Don't waste your money on information calls and don't waste your time manually dialing the number. I'm driving along in my car and I need to call the golf course and I don't know the number. I hit the speed dial for information that I have programmed.
The voice at the other end says, "City & State." I say, " Garland , Texas ." He says, "Business, Name or Type of Service." I say, Firewheel Golf Course." He says, "Connecting" and Firewheel answers the phone. How great is that? This is nationwide and it is absolutely free!
Click on the link below and watch the short clip for a quick demonstration.
http://www.google.com/goog411/
Program this into your cell phone and don't leave home without it.......
Leave it to Google to come up with something like this!
Here's a number worth putting in your cell phone, or your home phone speed dial: 1-800-goog411 (1-800-466-4411). This is an awesome service from Google, and it's free -- great when you are on the road.
Don't waste your money on information calls and don't waste your time manually dialing the number. I'm driving along in my car and I need to call the golf course and I don't know the number. I hit the speed dial for information that I have programmed.
The voice at the other end says, "City & State." I say, " Garland , Texas ." He says, "Business, Name or Type of Service." I say, Firewheel Golf Course." He says, "Connecting" and Firewheel answers the phone. How great is that? This is nationwide and it is absolutely free!
Click on the link below and watch the short clip for a quick demonstration.
http://www.google.com/goog411/
Thursday, May 7, 2009
MY GIFT TO YOU
It's a gift giving time of year. We got Mother's Day, First Communions, weddings, graduations and Father's Day approaching. The Shrine Gift Shop and Bookstore at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is offering a special gift coupone of 15% off clearance items through June 30th. They offer an extensive selection of gifts including jewelry, rosaries, crucifixes, statues, Baptism and First Communion items, figurines, bibles, prayer books and more. They are open daily. The coupon can be found in The Republic Times or visit their website at www.snows.org/gs for store hours and more details.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
BIZZ BUZZ
Raccoon Hollow Fabrics has opened in Waterlook at 742 Market Street, Suite 3. They carry quilting, sewing and embroidery supplies.
The new CVS pharmacy building is suppose to open sometime in July according to my most recent reports.
Wilson's Bar & Grill in Waterloo has shuttered their doors. And when the doors there open again, word is, they'll open with a new Italian Restaurant.
The Gas Mart at the corner of Market & Fourth in Waterloo is expected to be back open on May 6th.
A Yoga studio has opened in Columbia on Kunz Street.
A new coffee and wine shop is supposed to have opened this past weekend in Maeystown.
Celebration Station in Waterloo has shuttered their doors.
The Final Touch, an interior design firm in Columbia held their grand opening this past Thursday.
It looks like a new business is coming to Main Street in Columbia. I saw a sign hanging in the window of the old Glenn Travel Building that says Anchor Art and Frame is coming soon.
Let me know if you know of any business news I should share with my readers.
The new CVS pharmacy building is suppose to open sometime in July according to my most recent reports.
Wilson's Bar & Grill in Waterloo has shuttered their doors. And when the doors there open again, word is, they'll open with a new Italian Restaurant.
The Gas Mart at the corner of Market & Fourth in Waterloo is expected to be back open on May 6th.
A Yoga studio has opened in Columbia on Kunz Street.
A new coffee and wine shop is supposed to have opened this past weekend in Maeystown.
Celebration Station in Waterloo has shuttered their doors.
The Final Touch, an interior design firm in Columbia held their grand opening this past Thursday.
It looks like a new business is coming to Main Street in Columbia. I saw a sign hanging in the window of the old Glenn Travel Building that says Anchor Art and Frame is coming soon.
Let me know if you know of any business news I should share with my readers.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
FRUEHLINGFEST FUN
Went to Maeystown to the Fruehlingfest yesterday morning with a friend and my husband. We had a great time. It "misted" on us a bit but other than that it was really delightful.
We bought heirloom tomato plants, herbs, a double piece of old tin ceiling (that's going to be used in our kitchen remodel), a vintage shot glass/cordial set in a holder and a hanging basket. Eating was also on the "to do" list and we shared potato pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, a pork steak plate and some great nachos by Wings-n-Things Catering of Red Bud. Not your typical gold round stale chips with bright orange nacho cheese sauce but actually restaurant quality chips with a homemade white cheese/jalapeno sauce. We finished off the eating frenzy at the Sweet Shoppe and tasted a Magic Bar, a Honey Pecan Bar and some Almond Toffee.
Once we had our fill it was on to Old Route 3 towards Dupo to visit the Lawn Ornament Store. There, my friend had the owner saw an old wrought iron fence piece into two pieces so she could use them to decoratively stake up her tomato plants (oh yes she would) and a beautiful concrete statue of a woman peasant carrying a basket of grapes on her head.
Later that afternoon John and I headed to Millstadt Greenhouses and stocked up on a few more flowering planters and hanging baskets to deck our deck out in. They have a beautiful selection and all priced very reasonably. But now I'm going to have to get a little dirt under my nails and get this beautification project completed. Before I go, I'm providing you a list below of just a few of the antique vendors that were at the fest, who's booths I liked and who had business cards out for me to take. I hope to visit some of their establishments in the future, maybe you can too!
Shenandoah, a primitive Country Store. Owners are Dan and Kathy Roe of Springfield IL and they have an online store at www.picturetrail.com/shenandoah or email at circa2708@aol.com.
The Tivoli Antique Company from Lebanon, IL. They do not provide an address on their card but their phone number is 618-537-4365. They had one of the most unique booths, just lots of different items that you do not come across often.
Willow Lake, owner Eileen Bicknese Martin, out of Persimmon Pointe Market in Dardenne Prairie, MO. Website is http://www.willowlake.biz/.
Pairabelles, owner Mary Hummert, out of St. Libory, IL. Mary can be reached at pairabellesdecor@yahoo.com or phone 768-4247.
We bought heirloom tomato plants, herbs, a double piece of old tin ceiling (that's going to be used in our kitchen remodel), a vintage shot glass/cordial set in a holder and a hanging basket. Eating was also on the "to do" list and we shared potato pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, a pork steak plate and some great nachos by Wings-n-Things Catering of Red Bud. Not your typical gold round stale chips with bright orange nacho cheese sauce but actually restaurant quality chips with a homemade white cheese/jalapeno sauce. We finished off the eating frenzy at the Sweet Shoppe and tasted a Magic Bar, a Honey Pecan Bar and some Almond Toffee.
Once we had our fill it was on to Old Route 3 towards Dupo to visit the Lawn Ornament Store. There, my friend had the owner saw an old wrought iron fence piece into two pieces so she could use them to decoratively stake up her tomato plants (oh yes she would) and a beautiful concrete statue of a woman peasant carrying a basket of grapes on her head.
Later that afternoon John and I headed to Millstadt Greenhouses and stocked up on a few more flowering planters and hanging baskets to deck our deck out in. They have a beautiful selection and all priced very reasonably. But now I'm going to have to get a little dirt under my nails and get this beautification project completed. Before I go, I'm providing you a list below of just a few of the antique vendors that were at the fest, who's booths I liked and who had business cards out for me to take. I hope to visit some of their establishments in the future, maybe you can too!
Shenandoah, a primitive Country Store. Owners are Dan and Kathy Roe of Springfield IL and they have an online store at www.picturetrail.com/shenandoah or email at circa2708@aol.com.
The Tivoli Antique Company from Lebanon, IL. They do not provide an address on their card but their phone number is 618-537-4365. They had one of the most unique booths, just lots of different items that you do not come across often.
Willow Lake, owner Eileen Bicknese Martin, out of Persimmon Pointe Market in Dardenne Prairie, MO. Website is http://www.willowlake.biz/.
Pairabelles, owner Mary Hummert, out of St. Libory, IL. Mary can be reached at pairabellesdecor@yahoo.com or phone 768-4247.
Monday, May 4, 2009
I talk a lot about saving money when shopping but I don't get in to the eating out savings very often. But I'm all about eating out (less cooking at home) and saving money too!
TCBY is giving out FREE fro yo on Mother's Day this Sunday! Every mom will be treated to a free cup or cone. And thanks to Subway and their $5 footlongs, price slashing in restaurants is continuing. Have you had a $4 Torpedo from Quizno's? I have, a couple times. They look huge but go down so easy. Tasty!
Now Chili's has a "10 under $7 menu", TGI Friday's has $5 sandwiches and salads and The Cheesecake Factory has introduced a small plates and snacks menu. I'm thrilled about these developments and hope we see more. I hated spending $9 on a salad that I couldn't finish at Friday's and would rather spend a little less and get a little less, I don't like the "super sizing"! Let me know if you've heard of any good deals in the chains or local restaurants.
Once again, I gotta tell you, I got some of this info from Hungry Girl, check her out at hungry-girl.com!
TCBY is giving out FREE fro yo on Mother's Day this Sunday! Every mom will be treated to a free cup or cone. And thanks to Subway and their $5 footlongs, price slashing in restaurants is continuing. Have you had a $4 Torpedo from Quizno's? I have, a couple times. They look huge but go down so easy. Tasty!
Now Chili's has a "10 under $7 menu", TGI Friday's has $5 sandwiches and salads and The Cheesecake Factory has introduced a small plates and snacks menu. I'm thrilled about these developments and hope we see more. I hated spending $9 on a salad that I couldn't finish at Friday's and would rather spend a little less and get a little less, I don't like the "super sizing"! Let me know if you've heard of any good deals in the chains or local restaurants.
Once again, I gotta tell you, I got some of this info from Hungry Girl, check her out at hungry-girl.com!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
TEA TIME
Echoes of the Past and Mill Street Treasures in Waterloo are holding a Mother's Day Tea Event Thursday, May 7th from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Echoes of the Past will have a drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate and Mill Street Treasures will have a drawing for a set of pearl earrings, a $25 gift certificate and a stylish new purse.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
HUNGRY GIRL
I've mentioned the Hungry Girl newsletter I get daily via email and they have a website too, hungry-girl.com. This week they reviewed frozen entrees and I'm passing along their faves. So if you're trying to watch your figure to get into that swimming suit this summer you might want to check these out.
Their absolute favorites were:
Healthy Choice Fire Roasted Tomato Chicken
Kashi Mayan Harvest Bake
Lean Cuisine Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken
Others they enjoyed included:
Lean Cuisine Five Cheese Rigatoni
Lean Cuisine Beef Chow Fun
Lean Cuisine Linguine Carbonara
Just a little "food for thought."
Their absolute favorites were:
Healthy Choice Fire Roasted Tomato Chicken
Kashi Mayan Harvest Bake
Lean Cuisine Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken
Others they enjoyed included:
Lean Cuisine Five Cheese Rigatoni
Lean Cuisine Beef Chow Fun
Lean Cuisine Linguine Carbonara
Just a little "food for thought."
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