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By Hillary McNabb
| Monday, February 8, 2010, 12:33 PM
If you’re trying to stick to a tight budget this Valentine’s Day, several pizza places may have their hearts in the right place… on the pizza.
Papa John’s, Cassano’s and Papa Murphy’s are all offering heart-shaped pizzas this year.
Papa John’s is offering a heart-shaped, thin crust, 1 topping pizza and a Cinnapie for $14.99. You can also get just the pizza for $9.99. All locations should be participating, but call your location to check and order your pizza.
Cassano’s has a 1 topping heart-shaped pizza for $13.99. This one is not precut (so it does not lose shape), but does come with a mini pizza cutter so you can cut it. Call 294-KING to order.
Papa Murphy’s heart-shaped pizza is ready to bake.
Papa Murphy’s (where you buy the pizza uncooked and bake it at home) has a heart-shaped pepperoni pizza for $6.99.
Papa Murphy’s also notes that if you’re going out for the evening (perhaps somewhere fancier than your own dining room), a heart shaped pizza may be the perfect dinner for your children and their babysitter.
If pizza isn’t your thing, maybe White Castle is? You’ll have to venture to a larger city in most cases to participate, but as they’ve done for several years now, White Castle restaurants will have romantic Valentine’s Day dining (complete with reservations). They’ll feature “tableside service, flowers and candlelight.” The closest locations that are participating seem to be Columbus and Cincinnati ones.
Do you know of other inexpensive, but fun Valentine dining options?
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By Hillary McNabb
| Friday, January 29, 2010, 06:28 PM
Looking for a way to get the kids (or yourself) in the Valentine frame of mind?
Michaels has the answer. Tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 30) they are offering a family event to make heart shaped frames from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You have to purchase the frame (and of course provide your own photo to go in it) which is $1 in the US and $1.50 in Canada but it’s a cheap fun way to make a Valentine for someone special!
Coming up on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. they will have a free make-it-and-take-it to make Valentine’s cards and decorate a purchased box ($4.99). Michaels will provide the decorating supplies. Also on Feb. 6, starting at 2 p.m., they will have a free Wilton Valentine’s Day cookie decorating demonstration until 4 p.m.
On Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 6-8 p.m. with the purchase of a 79 ¢s; pink gift bag you can decorate a treat bag/Valentine box.
And finally on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. (just in time for V-Day!) they’ll have another photo frame decorating session with the purchase of the $1 frame.
»Get details on all of Michaels’ upcoming Valentine events
Do you know of any other Valentine’s Day crafts and fun events coming up? Or do you have ideas for cheap crafts to do at home?
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By Hillary McNabb
| Thursday, January 21, 2010, 05:44 PM
With Valentine’s Day less than a month away and wedding season upon us, it’s time to ask… What’s your favorite love song?
Is yours a classic that your parents might have loved as well, something a little more current or something totally offbeat and unexpected?
My personal favorite is “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” by Elvis. It’s got a timeless quality that I’ve not found in any other love song.
So what’s yours?
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By Hillary McNabb
| Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 04:03 PM
Last December I gave a lengthy list of items that are good to buy once the holidays are over (now) and put away for the coming year. 50+% off is hard to beat on some nicer (but way overpriced items).
My favorite tip from that list is to buy plain or solid color wrapping items and use them for birthdays and other gift giving occasions throughout the year. I purchased a variety of curly ribbon bows last year for roughly 25 cents each and used them all year long on birthday packages without having to spend a fortune on them (they were even cheaper than buying bows at the dollar store!).
Another way to save a little dough (you know, so you can afford presents next year!) but not look cheap is to buy the more expensive and luxurious wrapping paper, bags, bows and tissue at the clearance discount price for use next year. It’ll look like you spent a lot, even though you didn’t.
I like to start my shopping for next year right after the holidays and my favorite thing to buy now for next year is ornaments. Unless they are marked with the year (which some are so watch for this!) you can get some great deals on beautiful ornaments (either for gifts or for your own tree).
View my full list of ideas for getting the most out of holiday clearance sections.
What’s your favorite thing to buy on clearance after the holidays?
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By Hillary McNabb
| Thursday, December 3, 2009, 04:16 PM
The time for holiday TV specials is here (as long as they don’t get preempted anyway).
Here’s a lineup of the specials that are coming up on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and ABC Family.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
8 p.m. The Polar Express on ABC Family
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
7 p.m. Frosty’s Winter Wonderland on ABC Family
8 p.m. A Muppets Christmas: Letters To Santa on NBC
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
4 p.m. Elmo’s Christmas Countdown on ABC
5 p.m. Holiday of Stars (Celebrities tell favorite family traditions) on ABC
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
8 p.m. Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town on ABC
8 p.m. Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special on FOX (2 hours)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
8 p.m. A Charlie Brown Christmas on ABC
8 p.m. The Year Without a Santa Claus on ABC Family
8:30 p.m. Disney Prep & Landing on ABC
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
8 p.m. Shrek the Halls on ABC
9 p.m. Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town on ABC Family
Thursday, DECEMBER 10
8 p.m. Holiday in Handcuffs on ABC Family
10 p.m. A Flintstone Christmas on ABC Family
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
8 p.m. Yes, Virginia on CBS
8 p.m. Santa Clause 2 on ABC Family
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
8 p.m. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer on CBS
8 p.m. The Polar Express on ABC (2 hours)
9 p.m. Flight Before Christmas on CBS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
8 p.m. Santa Baby 2 Christmas Maybe on ABC Family
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
8 p.m. Jennifer Hudson: I’ll Be Home for Christmas on ABC
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15
7 p.m. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer on ABC Family
8:30 p.m. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on ABC Family
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
8 p.m. Happy Feet on ABC Family
Thursday, DECEMBER 17
8 p.m. Jack Frost on ABC Family
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
8 p.m. A Muppets Christmas: Letters To Santa on NBC
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
7 p.m. Santa Baby on ABC Family
9 p.m. Santa Baby 2 Christmas Maybe on ABC Family
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
7 p.m. Miracle on 34th Street on ABC Family
Note: As with most things, these dates/times are subject to change.
ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas also features other movies (some holiday, some not so much) that aren’t listed here.
What are your favorite holiday TV specials/movies?
Happy Watching!
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By Hillary McNabb
| Thursday, December 3, 2009, 01:56 PM
This weekend you can get a free photo with Santa at your local Walmart store.
Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa will be ready and waiting for you (in past years I’ve found him in the Garden Center/Holiday area).
Free sure beats the prices you’ll pay for Santa photos at other places.
Our Adventures in Motherhood blogger recently wrote about the unfortunate things that sometimes happen to store Santas (like wet laps) but noted that even with a slight delay, visits with Santa can bring many happy memories.
What are your favorite (or funniest) Santa memories?
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By Hillary McNabb
| Monday, November 30, 2009, 11:43 AM
Santa really does exist. Just ask Cincinnati Bell.
This year they are offering free phone calls from Santa for good little girls and boys in the 937, 513, 812 and 859 area codes. No calls for children on the naughty list though.
There are 4 different messages to choose from and Santa can make the phone calls between now and Dec. 24 (must be scheduled by Dec. 23). You can preview all 4 messages to pick the one that suits your child the best.
You can pick out the child’s name from a list and Santa will even say the child’s name when he calls. Personally I found the list to be lacking a few pretty common names (including my own), however there is an option if their name is not listed.
When Santa calls, if you have Caller ID, the number will be shown as either 513-565-5280 or CB - North Pole.
When you schedule your free call, you’ll get a confirmation e-mail from Santa’s Workshop (SantasWorkshop@zoomtown.com) letting you know when to expect the phone to ring.
You’ll need to visit www.cincinnatibell.com/santa to schedule your call(s).
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I hear you can also get a heart shaped pizza from Pisanello’s in Franklin