Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Hey Kellogg, leggo my Eggo!

For the past month, my boyfriend and I have scoured the frozen food aisle at H-E-B for Kellogg's whole wheat blueberry waffles.

Each trip, we cross our fingers that our favorite Eggos will magically appear. Instead, we gaze into a lonely freezer section, scratching our heads as we decide which non-brand waffle to take a chance on.

Wednesday, Kellogg reported there is a nationwide shortage of Eggo frozen waffles. A shortage that might not be made right until the SUMMER!

Interruptions in production at two of the four Eggo plants are to blame, according to the Associated Press.

"The company's Atlanta plant was shut down for an undisclosed period by a September storm that dumped historic amounts of rain in the area. Meanwhile, several production lines at its largest bakery in Rossville, Tenn. are closed indefinitely for repairs, company spokeswoman Kris Charles said in an e-mail," the AP reported.

A loyal Eggo fan, I am not sure what to do about this dilemma. Any substitute recommendations for the best whole wheat waffles?




Gap offers 25 percent off online purchases

Are you a Gap shopper?

Right now, you can save 25 percent off your total purchase at Gap.com with the coupon code GIFT123 at the checkout.

Happy Shopping!

Buy holiday gift cards, score $10 for yourself

Having a hard time deciding what to get your husband's aunt in Idaho? Don't send fruitcake this Christmas, instead send gift cards!

Barnes & Noble is offering a $10 online gift certificate for every $100 worth of gift cards you buy. Themes include snowflakes, Santa and Hannukah.


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Looking for something to do tonight?

Goodfella's, the new Beaumont restaurant located behind Mathews Jewelers on Dowlen Road in Tuscany Park (old Poblano Grill location), posted this on their Facebook page tonight: "hope your hungry 'cause the kitchens open at goodfella's tonight!"

If you are in the mood for drinks, check out WineStyles, 4008 Dowlen Road. Owners are offering a wine tasting tonight till 8 p.m. Bottoms up!

Madison's on Dowlen Road is also happening tonight with El Floppy Tacos on the patio stage.

On Thursday night, Madison's will offer "a prime rib dinner, $3 cosmos and 'tinis, $4 bombs and no cover for 21 and up...plus your chance to win backstage passes, a limo, dinners at Madisons and Goodfellas, an acoustic set with Kelly Clarkson and more....but you have to be there to win!" according to thier Facebook page.

Shop like a VIP on Black Friday

Want a Black Friday limo ride and early, VIP access to the best sales?

Best Buy is asking Black Friday shopping pros to share what they're most looking forward to this year.

Winners will receive a $1,000 gift card and VIP treatment. Enter the contest here.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Target rewarding green shoppers

Target announced Monday they will give customers 5 cents back on purchases for every reusable bag used instead of paper or plastic.

Might not sound like much, but why not get paid for loving the earth?

Happy shopping.

Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Do something to make a child's Christmas brighter this year.

Macy's announced today they will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every letter to Santa brought in to the store's "Believe Station" - up to $1 million.

(On a side note, Macy's will sponsor the new holiday movie, "Yes, Virginia," at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 on CBS. The animated special will retell the classic "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.")