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Plain Dealing Christmas Festival Rolls Into Town

Robert and Erin — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:15:54 +0000

The 8th Annual Christmas in Plain Dealing Christmas Festival is set for this Saturday November 24 from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. at the Community Center in downtown Plain Dealing. Again this year the festival includes local crafts, art and food. In addition, there’s live entertainment all day, featuring A.J. and the Two Tones. The Jingle [...]

Check Out All the Holiday Events in Shreveport-Bossier This Christmas

Steve King — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:00:00 +0000

During the holiday season there are lots of Christmas events here in the Shreveport Bossier area, such as Christmas in Roseland, the Natchitoches Christmas Festival and Louisiana’s Holiday Trail of Lights. Check out our list of Christmas events and submit your own. Christmas in the Sky The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is holding a benefit [...]

There Is Still Time to Save on Last-Minute Holiday Airfare, but Not Much — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:33:54 +0000

There is still time to find a few holiday travel deals before Thanksgiving weekend. However, with last-minute flightscosting as much as $200 more than those booked in advance, it’s hard to say just how good those deals will be. Industry experts say that round-trip domestic flights for prime-time holiday travel (November 17-27) cost an average [...]

Rod Stewart Announces Christmas Album Featuring Michael Buble & Cee Lo Green

Mary Martin — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:24:58 +0000

Rod Stewart fans rejoice as he officially confirms that he will be in fact releasing a Christmas album this fall. This will be the first album Stewart will release under his new record label Universal Music Group. The new album entitled Merry Christmas Baby will be produced by David Foster who also produced Stewart’s 1996 [...]

Christmas Hangover (alcohol free!)

Ally Brooks — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:40:56 +0000

So, yeah, it's the day after Christmas, and it's not really fair that Monday of all days has to be the day after Christmas. I mean, it should be a mandatory sleep-in day. It was my first Christmas with kids, which meant my first Christmas seeing people that I hadn't

Christmas "Mystique"

Howard Hart — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:41:17 +0000

Christmas has a mystery all its own with the birth of Jesus. It also has a mystique; customs, legends, stories, traditions and other practices handed down in families and in societies around the world. This very weekend in 1823 marks the first publication of a work poet Clement Clarke Moore composed for the enjoyment of [...]

I Guess Our Elf was Hungry!

Ally Brooks — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:06:13 +0000

We found Charlie drumming on the oatmeal. I wonder if he’s trying to tell us something…

Take A Deep Breathe And Enjoy These Special Christmas Thoughts

Robert and Erin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:29:47 +0000

This is Christmas weekend. My hope for you is that you are surrounded by love and special times with those you love. Enjoy today’s thoughts about this Holy Season. For the spirit of Christmas fulfils the greatest hunger of mankind. ~Loring A. Schuler I can understand people simply fleeing the mountainous effort Christmas has become… [...]

Santa's Elves Are At It Again

Ally Brooks — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:33:59 +0000

I don’t know if you’ve heard or not, but I am pretty excited about “That’s a Wrap” tomorrow. KVKI has rounded up Santa’s Elves that are going to WRAP your presents. You can’t beat that… seriously. Tomorrow with Robert J Wright from 11am-1pm, go to Red River Chevy 221 Texas and load up your car [...]

Christmas Thoughts For You

Robert and Erin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:15:57 +0000

I am enjoying time with family and friends this week, but I do want to share with you some of the Christmas quotes that I love.

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love! ~Hamilton Wright Mabie

Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen

Santa Visited Fiest Weiller!

Ally Brooks — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:59:37 +0000

Many of us don’t know that we have a local St. Jude affiliate in the Fiest Weiller Cancer Center at LSU-MC. They have an amazing staff and you’d be surprised how many children in our area get treatment there and grow up to live happy and healthy lives. This is our Emma. She was diagnosed [...]

Thoughts To Help Christmas Have More Meaning For You This Year

Robert and Erin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:10:36 +0000

This is such a special week for me and I am sure you love Christmas week too. I dug up some writings/sayings that help me remember to enjoy this special holiday. I hope you enjoy:

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time

Being Safe This Christmas

Ally Brooks — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:32:54 +0000

I was going about my merry way yesterday, getting a drink from my favorite fast food establishment, while my mind was wandering about all the last minute gift ideas and when I was going to find time to get them. I was so deep in thought that I didn’t even realize what was happening around [...]

Graffiti6′s Jamie Scott Covers Wham!'s 'Last Christmas'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:27:04 +0000

Graffiti6 is spreading a little Christmas joy this week with a cover of Wham!’s holiday tune ‘Last Christmas.’ The rising London duo’s singer/songwriter Jamie Scott recorded the remake especially for their fans in a special black and white video from the recording studio. “I want to wish you a very merry Christmas,” Scott says in [...]

Top 10 Gifts for Hipster Pets From Design Blog 'Dog Milk'

Vetstreet Editors — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:16:39 +0000

At Dog Milk, Christine Martinez and her colleagues spend all year sourcing the best dog-friendly products for modern pups and their design-savvy owners — especially those of you with an eye for urban edge. This holiday season is no exception. They’ve rounded up and want to share some of their favorite gift ideas for you and your holiday hound.

See what Martinez recommends after the jump.

Wannabe Teen Santa Gets Hopelessly Stuck in Chimney [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:29:45 +0000

A California teenager got hopelessly stuck in his family’s chimney for more than 90 minutes. But, unlike Santa, he wasn’t trying to leave presents under the tree. Instead, 18-year-old Jorge Herrera was out past curfew and was trying to sneak back into his house without alerting his parents. But Herrera’s attempt to avoid punishment didn’t [...]

Things To Think About For Christmas

Robert and Erin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:07:26 +0000

This is Christmas week and I want it to be the best one ever for you. I dug up some Christmas quotes that might make it more meaningful for you…enjoy! The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis One of [...]

Charlie the Elf, hanging out [PHOTO]

Ally Brooks — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:57:45 +0000

Our Elf is ALWAYS getting into something. Where have you found your elf?

The Kardashians Pose for Eye-Popping 3-D Family Christmas Card [PHOTO]

Don Deane — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:55:15 +0000

The Kardashian clan never does anything half-way. So, we shouldn’t be surprised that this year’s Kardashian/Jenner family Christmas card is in 3-D. Finally, a Kardashian product with more than one dimension. Shot by photographer Nick Saglimbeni, the photo features Kim Kardashian and her entire family, including stepdad Bruce Jenner, mother Kris Jenner and sisters Khloe [...]

Christmas Shopping Online: Avoiding Disasters

Ally Brooks — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:55:34 +0000

Shopping online is so amazing. It’s so easy to share with the world your great buy and it’s even better to give gifts to our loved ones who don’t live in our area. Just don’t get so wrapped up in it that you forget to doublecheck everything. Here are some important steps: 1. After purchasing [...]