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We were at Mardi Gras 2010. How about you? Check out our Seen galleries to see if you can spot anyone you know.

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Attention JC Penney shoppers,Right now, you can save $10 on any JC Penney purchase of $10 or more with the online coupon code Ten4You.Happy shopping!

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What?!? Mardi Gras has been canceled?And here I was all set today for seafood gumbo and a stroll with the Clydesdales. To combat the doldrums of this rainy day, might I suggest a few good time wasters:If you haven't already, check out our Seen photos from last night's Roller Derby match at Mannings Texas on Wheels. Click here for more photos.Catch up with Hagar the Horrible, Blondie and Zits

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Were you Seen this weekend at the Symphony Ball, Orange Mardi Gras Parade or out celebrating the Saints' Super Bowl victory? Find out here.Here are our picks for best dressed from these fun weekend events!We deemed this photo best from the Symphony Ball (Tango Argentine 2010) because of that absolutely fabulous necklace! We like that the wearer kept the focus on her dazzling accessory by wearing

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Cosmopolitan magazine (self-proclaimed expert of all things beauty and sex) has declared the thong dead. (I know! Color me shocked!)Thongs, long the destroyer of a visible panty line, are said to be declining in sales, according to the magazine. Boy shorts are surpassing the cheeky underwear by leaps and bounds among consumers."Boy shorts make our asses look so amazing. Let's face it, unless

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Our Seen photographer was out and about last night, taking shots of all the local Harlem Globetrotter fans. (Click here to see all the photos.) We picked this mom/son duo as Best Dressed for their fun, casual looks.Any sports fan will tell you: you can't go to a game without a jersey. And this little guy looks thrilled to be sporting a Harlem jersey. His mom, prepared for possibly cool

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Things are not so peachy in Neverland.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Wednesday announced a voluntary recall of Disney's Tiny Tink and Friends Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets.The commission estimates 252,000 Tink products sold between November 2008 and November 2009 are impacted by the recall.According to the commission, a cylindrical metal connector on a Tink and Friends charm can

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Monopoly is turning 75 this year.Hasbro is revolutionizing the game by introducing debit cards that eliminate the banker, aka your cheating brother, and creating sound effects for when you land on Chance or Community Chest. Another kicker? You get $2 million when you pass go and real estate prices have joined the 21st century.Oh, and the most obvious change: The board is now round. According to

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Can't decide what to get your lady friend for Valentine's Day?VulvaLoveLovely, an artist listed on Etsy.com, can make your gal a custom pendant of her va-jay-jay."Each piece is an original, one of a kind hand sculpted image of its owner," the artist writes on their Etsy page.For $48, you can e-mail 2-3 photos of your vulva to the artist. A customized pendant will then be crafted by the artist and

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Smiles are sweeter than kisses this Valentine's Day, according to Walgreen's.Now through Saturday, you can save 40% on your entire photo order by entering the coupon code SMILE40.Walgreen's photo products include cards, posters, calendars, books and mugs. You can use the online code up to 5 times on seperate orders.

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I love bargain shopping, but I hate having to keep up with paper coupons.Viola. Enter the digital coupon card.The rules are easy. Simply register your Kroger/CVS/Etc. loyalty card here and then add coupons you would like to use on your next grocery visit. The deductions are taken directly at the register.This week, you can save on anything from Toaster Strudel to Goody rubber bands.

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Want to ensure your girlfriend kicks your butt to the curb this Valentine's Day?Then invest in this little gem: The Hug E Gram.(Thanks. S)It's creepy how the little 'Hug E' hands look like they once belonged to a stuffed Mickey Mouse doll. I like to imagine some tragic mishap in a Disney factory led to the creation of this fine display of love.So tell us. What are you getting your sweetheart for

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"...Designer jeans can bunch and pinch." True. If you need to go a size up.For you ladies who find jeans "uncomfortable," allow me to introduce the Pajama Jean. A pant so comfortable, the makers swear they feel like sweats. Unfortunately, I think they also look a bit like workout pants. Unless you are long and lean like the Pajama Jean models in the video below, folks are likely to notice you

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It was a wild Southeast Texas weekend and The Beaumont Enterprise was everywhere you were, capturing your photos for our Seen galleries.Check out the best dressed from the Jason Aldean concert at Ford Park, La Soiree and the Royal Krewe of Neptune's grand ball.These teens look comfortable and fun with their plaid pearl snaps. They dressed the part of country concert goers, but added a modern

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Last week I told you feces might be lurking in your new clothes.Allow me to ruin your lunch once again. Valerie Salembier, senior vice president and publisher of Harper's Bazaar, told Good Morning America today that counterfeit perfumes are full of horrible surprises. Among other things found in knock-off perfumes, Salembier's team discovered some active ingredients found in fake fragrances like

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Crawfish season is upon us ... well, almost. If you want to refit your patio before the first big boil of the season, check out Big Lots' weekly deals here.I have found a number of good outdoor finds at the Groves store in recent years. Most for less than $30.For you Big Lots shoppers out there, this week you can save 20 percent off your entire purchase with this printable coupon.

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I knew a girl in high school who liked to "Kool Aid" her hair - essentially dyeing her blond locks fire engine-cherry red. It was an awful look I hope she left in the '90s.Sadly, Haute Corture models could be ushering in an even worse trend. Models took to the runway this week with bi-polar threads in frightening shades of yellow, blue and even gray.Honestly, I think Cruella de Vile did it best.

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After a rough night of heavy drinking, where's the first place you head?Besides The Waffle House!That's right, kiddies. You either run for the border or try to find the warm comfort of a cheeseburger.Well, what if you could have both the burger and the booze in one convenient location?Enter The King.Burger King in February will open a bar in Miami Beach, where you can pair a Whooper and fries

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I pick out restaurants I want to eat at before going on any vacation.It's an odd habit, but I look at dining out as a form of entertainment. Sushi, Thai fusion and Korean barbecue top my list when heading to New York to visit my sister. If you're like me, you study a menu (online, outside a restaurant's door or at the hostess' stand) before committing to a meal. It turns out, this is a good

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Got a jelly belly? Check out the corset for men. It will leave you "breathless."

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Attention shoppers:Target is now offering personalized coupons. You just select the ones you want and print them. It's that easy!This week's available savings total $116 and include deals on Lean Cuisine meals and Special K.Happy shopping.

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It turns out having what my sister likes to call 'whore eyes' has its benefits. (For those who aren't familiar with the term, 'whore eyes' is the signature mark found on some women the morning after a long night out at the club. The sightings of smudged mascara and eye shadow are most common on a walk of shame home.)A French study has found Cleopatra's eye makeup had medicinal benefits. The

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Most of you Trendy readers already spotted my earlier post on Consumer Reports' ratings of 'As Seen on TV' products.Yes, the Snuggie (my fashion nemesis) failed. Huzzah!But, a Trendy reader shared this insightful tip for those of you who have your credit card handy while channel surfing.chanaR said...Promoted products are often not as good as advertised on. But I've found that some of them are

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I learned a lot about people while working at a major department store during college. A lot:1. A grown woman will urinate in a changing room if she "can't find a bathroom."2. If a man wants to try on panties in the ladies lingerie department, you have to let him.AND3. People will hide clothes in dark, GROSS places when they try to steal.A shoplifter was nabbed by a store manager on my second day

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I am car dependent.At least that's what my Walk Score said. The Web site scores your "walkability" from your home, office or wherever by calculating your proximity to grocery stores, entertainment destinations and restaurants. (It should come as no surprise that San Francisco and New York are the best cities for walkers, according to Walk Score.)Considering the closest place to my house that

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If you have a sagging derriere, padded help is on the way.These new Booty Pop panties promise to "give you a lift to create sexy curves." (I love how the commercial shows a man staring at a woman's rear as she passes by. You know, because that never happens without the Booty Pop. Imagine his surprise once he gets her home and her butt is nothing more than a pair of 1980s shoulder pads. I am sure

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Sandwich bags of Snuggie lint? GROSS!Been dying to buy one of the 'As Seen on TV' darlings like the ShamWow, Ped Egg or the Ab Circle Pro?Consumer Reports recently tested 15 'As Seen on TV' products, listing the pros and cons of all. The Snuggie scored for keeping you toasty, but shed enough lint in the washing machine to fill a sandwich bag, according to the report. The Ab Circle is going to

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Hey guys and gals! Feeling chilly today?Well here is the latest, greatest fashion failure that will make millions. It's the Necky, a Snuggie/Dickie hybrid for your neck.I have a better name for this, but you know, this is a family blog.

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That's right. Tiger Woods wants you to see his 'raw' side. (Trust us Tiger, we've seen more of your 'raw' side recently then we care to ever see again.)Famed photographer, Annie Leibovitz (she took the 'scandalous' shots of a topless Miley Cyrus last year), captured a topless Tiger for his pre-trainwreck spread in Vanity Fair. Tiger's bod and "unguarded" interview hits shelves in February.I

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It's time to dust off your slouch socks and pull your hair up in a Scrunchie. We're heading back to Stoneybrook.The New York Times is reporting Scholastic Inc. will publish Ann M. Martin's prequel this year to "The Baby-sitters Club." That's right ladies (ages 20s to 30s), we will soon know what like was like before Kristy, Claudia and Mary Ann dreamed up their all girls club. (Dawn was my

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"Twilight" fans usurped more than good cinema in 2009.Bella, the name of the "Twilight" heroine, is the top dog name for the year, according to Veterinary Pet Insurance. Max, the most popular dog name for the past 6 years, was bested by more than 400 Bellas. (The VPI insures more than 475,000 pets and drew from their data to rank the top and most unique pet names of the year.)Check out the list

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Need to make a grand romantic gesture? Take a line out of Raul's book ... er newspaper ad.Raul shelled out $1,800 last week to tell love-spurned Megan that he still wants her. The Texas man penned a "1,000-plus-word half-page love letter/advertisement" in The San Antonio-Express News."As the story of the unusual advertisement started to gain national attention, the San Antonio-Express News

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Confession: I loved Sex and the City when it was on HBO. (The clothes, the storylines, the many, many men were great!)The 2008 movie tied up some loose ends remaining after the HBO finale and I was happy where the girls left off. After watching the trailer for 'Sex 2,' however, I fear the Fonz has jumped the shark. (WTF?!? Are they channeling 'Lawrence of Arabia' in Chanel bathing suits?)This

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Behold. The Bundler! Our reptilian pal Gator shared this nifty (and totally retro) find after reading my previous post on Jumpin Jammerz.I love that The Bundler is advertised as "the snuggly fashion that will make ANY big kid a beautiful baby all over again!" WHAT?!?! There are so many things wrong with that statement. It's no wonder The Bundler went the way of slouch socks and puffy sleeves.I

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It’s a Snuggie holiday conspiracy.Retailers must have met in a seedy back alley in October and decided to collectively shove Snuggies down our throats this Christmas.Leopard print Snuggies are falling off shelves at Walgreen’s, Target is pushing the breast cancer survivor Snuggie, and every big-box retailer in between is hocking a Snuggie made for dogs. (Dogs already have a built in Snuggie,

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Daddy got a gamblin' problem?Well, then move on. This gift ain't for him.The L'Auberge Du Lac Casino Resort is revealing their 20Ten Ladies of L'Auberge Calendar, featuring "sexy employees."With just a few days till Christ's birthday, you've still got time to get your hands on this "sizzling" find just in time for Christmas giving. According to the Lake Chuck casino, "getting into print isn't

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Admittedly, I don't have children. So, maybe my reaction to the Princess Collection Princess Take Along Baby is all wrong:Who in the hell would buy this for their kids!?!Trendy reader Roxanne sent me this divine find from the CVS Web Site. For $7.99 you can teach your little girl how to kill a baby. "Yes, Sally. Babies love it when you store them in a confined space with limited air."It's like

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Tomorrow, anyone named Virginia can receive a $10 gift card to Macy's.Weird promotion? Perhaps. The department store has proclaimed tomorrow as National Believe Day and will give any Virginia who comes into the store a free gift card. Macy's will also unveil their new animated holiday film, "Yes, Virginia," at 7 p.m. on CBS.For those of you not named Virginia, don't fret. Bring a stamped letter

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Wow! I seem to have offended some of you readers with my prior post on bell ringers.For those of you who would like for me to "go stand in the cold, rain, and even the hot weather for a day" as a bell ringer, I guess I should confess that I volunteered as a bell ringer and with the Angel Tree program while I was in college. It was a truly rewarding experience in which I got to spread Christmas

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Salvation Army red kettles signify the start of Christmas for me, perhaps even more than holiday lights.I love dropping loose change and some bills into each kettle in my path, knowing I will help a family in my community have a nice holiday. I also enjoy the enthusiasm of bell ringers, the joy they seem to get from visiting with folks coming and going on their various Christmas errands.Sadly, I

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Christmas cards are flying in and I am running out of room to display them.Here's another great tip from Melina Gerosa Bellows' "The Fun Book for Christmas:"Collect tree branches and put them in a large glass vace. Attach Christmas cards with bits of ribbon.Sounds fun and festive!Do you have other ideas for how to display Christmas cards?

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I just wracked up the savings at Macy's One-Day Sale.Almost everything is 50 percent off or seriously reduced in price. On top of that, I saved $15 off my purchases with Wow Passes I got from several recent Enterprise papers. Grab some of your back issues and get going!While you're there, don't forget to pick up a little something for yourself. This week, I read a great tip in Melina Gerosa

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"He went to Jared!" "Every kiss begins with Kay."I’ve heard these jewelry store slogans more than a few times recently. It seems like every holiday commercial right now is slanted towards a female audience. Yes, you read correctly.These jewelry commercials are not to give men independent ideas. No, sir.They are designed to make women dream the man in their life is going to present them with an

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Take a break from retail chains this weekend and spend money with your neighbors.A Very Merry Main Street Market kicks off tonight at the Beaumont Civic Center. The Junior League of Beaumont's annual shopping extravaganza includes jewelry, crafts, holiday decor and more.Tonight, shop from 4-8 p.m. One lucky shopper will take home a diamond necklace.On Friday, the market opens from 10 a.m. to 7

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Need a break from holiday flicks?I caught this big news on Facebook today:Noble Things BREAKING NEWS!! NOBLE THINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON DVD THIS CHRISTMAS!! AT MAJOR RETAILERS AND AMAZON.COM DECEMBER 22ND. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!!!http://www.amazon.com/Noble Things, filmed in Southeast Texas, stars Lee Ann Womack and Ryan Hurst.Check out Enterprise coverage of the film here and here.

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You've got 22 shopping days left till Christmas!Here are two deals I spied in my morning Enterprise:-You can buy eight 6-packs of soy melts for $20 at Strawberry Fields Candles & Gifts, 1690 N. Major Drive. Hello? Hot stocking stuffers!-Have a person who is hard to buy for? Yeah, me too. If they also like to eat, check out Carrabba's gift card bargain. If you spend $100 on gift cards, you

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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

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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I am almost ashamed to admit how excited I was to learn Subway will soon offer breakfast items.A creature of habit, I eat lunch at the downtown Subway 2-3 times a week. (Always ordering the same thing: 6-inch turkey and ham on wheat).Now, I can add breakfast to the mix. The chain is expected to offer breakfast sandwiches with various meats, cheese and egg combinations, as well as cinnamon rolls,

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Like new parents need another thing to worry about!The Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a recall on Maclaren umbrella-style strollers. According to the CPSC, the stroller "poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller."So far, a handful of infants have lost fingers to Maclaren strollers.The recall applies to

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I recently broke up with one cellphone provider for another.My guy was a lying bully who liked to abuse me with random charges and hidden fees. Turns out my new cellphone boyfriend might be just as bad.According to one tech blogger, Verizon is going to double their early termination fee to $350 on Nov. 15. In short, if you end a real relationship with a spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend, you better

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Saturday, I will be in the merry ol' land of mead and jousting (the Texas Renaissance Festival).But you can make your own merriment with Walmart's one-day sale. Featured items include a HP 250 GB laptop for $300, a Sony Blu-Ray disc player for $148 and 42-inch Sharp HDTV for $498.Deals are for in-store shoppers only. Sale starts at 8 a.m.Happy shopping!

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Oh Dodge Dakota, we hardly knew ye.Chrysler (Fiat) is announcing the termination of certain brands and the addition of others.Next year, be prepared to say good-bye to the Dodge Viper, Caliber and Dakota. In their place, look for a new Charger body style, a commercial van and some kind of new mid-size truck to be named at a later date.On the larger financial scene, Dodge is planning to introduce

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Sears has joined the retailer pack releasing Black Friday sales ads early.Deals include digital picture frames as low as $30 and 32-inch Sony HDTVs from $380. Check out these Sears bargains and more here.Want a 6.5 foot Christmas tree for less than $40? Click here.Find Black Friday deals at Gander Mountain, Lowe's, Office Max and Toys R Us here.Know of any other Black Friday Sales? Let me know!

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Folgers wants to send you home for holidays.Five grand-prize winners will receive a seven day/ six-night round trip to their hometown (in the continental United States), lodging, a rental car, $1,000 in spending money, a digital camera and a Folgers Gift Basket this December.All you have to do to enter the contest is tell Folgers (in 200 words or less) your story on "What is the best part of

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I've got some news to warm your heart (perhaps, more like your gut if you are a stickler for details).Starbucks will begin offering holiday drinks in their signature "Red Cup" Tuesday. Flavors include Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint Mocha and Eggnog Latte.I am generally a scrooge about early Christmas marketing campaigns, but this one is too tasty to hate.

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The Nederland Heritage Festival is short a few beauty queens.I caught this post today on the NHF's Facebook:"We are desperately looking for Contestants for the Miss Nederland (11th & 12th Grade) Scholarship pageant. We only have 3. There is $3750.00 in scholarship money to be won. At the present we have NO contestants for the Jr. Miss pageant (9th & 10th Grade). Contestants must reside in the

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BeaumontEnterprise.com user swampkitty shared this photo of her Halloween monkey. Did you send us your 2009 costume shots?Upload your Halloween photos here. Who knows? They might end up in print.

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The beginning of holiday sales started yesterday with the Toys R Us Big Toy Book's Christmas sales section.All of my married with children friends are already gearing up for Christmas. But, before you go and drop a wad of cash on ZhuZhu Pets, the oddly realistic faux hamsters, check out the Black Friday sales already released here.

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Ray Parker Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" was my jam in Kindergarten.I made my dad listen to that song over and over again on our sweet, car cassette deck.Long story short, it's no surprise that I love this Pumpkin Dance put to "Ghostbusters".Enjoy! And Happy Halloween, y'all!

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Yipes! That Britney is stunning in her booty shorts and furry feet. Ladies! Don't mix your seasons.

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Get your grill on Monday at KFC.The chicken chain has declared Monday "UnFry" Day and will give out free grilled chicken to customers.Get out the napkins and arrive early. Most KFC's ran out of grilled chicken when they offered this promotion last spring. Enjoy!

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Jessica Benton - wife, mother and coupon crusader - wants to help you save money.Benton, the self-dubbed Southeast Texas Deal Seeker, commented on my post: I may never buy soap again, that she lives for coupons and deals.Check out Jessica's site here. She's got bargains on groceries, domestic goods and everything in between.

Ashley Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471036814037685780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183870136310587298.post-28890088759310965922009-10-16T09:11:00.002-05:002009-10-16T09:11:00.179-05:00

Get your weekend motors running!You can now mark your own territory (literally) or find out where folks are doing the deed in Southeast Texas by visiting www.ijustmadelove.com.From the looks of things last night, nobody in Beaumont was gettin' busy. Must be the swine flu. That, or Must See TV. Our neighbors in Houston and Lake Charles, however, were enjoying make-up sex, lurid positions and using

Ashley Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471036814037685780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183870136310587298.post-38448680467856618512009-10-15T19:43:00.003-05:002009-10-15T20:06:06.480-05:00

Hello kiddies,Sorry I have been MIA for a number of days. I was feeling rather swine-ish.In the midst of my cough syrup coma, however, I did dream up a few stylish sick bed items I would like to see come about in 20Ten.1. Skull and crossbones Snuggie.For when you don't have the strength (or the voice) to tell the man/woman in your life you are too sick for cuddling. Just don your "poison" Snuggie

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Hey Hey, it's about time for an apology.From The Associated Press:"An Australian variety show host apologized for a skit in which singers parodying the Jackson Five performed in blackface. American singer and actor Harry Connick Jr., who was serving as a guest judge on Wednesday night's "Hey Hey It's Saturday," was visibly shocked by the skit, in which four men with afro wigs and blackface sang

Ashley Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471036814037685780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183870136310587298.post-86181291843805908612009-10-07T20:45:00.005-05:002009-10-07T21:06:08.005-05:00

You know how some folks brag about how much they spent on a car, an engagement ring, a kid from Cambodia if you are a celeb like Angelina Jolie?I am the polar opposite. More than once I have looked into my boyfriend's glazed over eyes as I gushed on and on about a bargain I scored in a shop or online.Well luckily for him, I have you to share the wealth with (literally!)I recently signed up for a

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I wrote Saturday in The Enterprise about my new shopping romance with The Tattered Suitcase, 2590 Calder Ave., where you can take home "well traveled finds."After gushing about The Tattered Suitcase's impressive collection of antique jewelry — elegant brooches, funky yellow beads and even a princess cut engagement ring - chic handbags and local pieces of art, I received a number of tips from

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I have some bad news gals.You will have to say I do without help from your girlfriends, Modern Bride or Elegant Bride.Condé Nast Publications announced today it is closing both bridal magazines, as well as Gourmet and Cookie, a parenting magazine created in 2005.But there is a bit of a silver lining, the parent magazine of the two bride publications, Brides, will be published every month instead

Ashley Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471036814037685780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183870136310587298.post-73947685825482323612009-10-05T10:58:00.007-05:002009-10-05T11:21:47.708-05:00

I have a love/hate relationship with the treadmill in my life. I love the progress I log every time I step off after a successful run and I enjoy the trimming it provides my waistline. But, like most people who aren't in love with running,I hate the work.Exygon Health & Fitness is offering a little incentive, however, for non-runners like me.For every mile logged on Exygon's pink treadmill this

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It is better to give than to receive. But this month, you can do both!QVC and the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) will broadcast “FFANY Shoes on Sale,” a charitable shoe sale to benefit breast cancer research and education.Look for 100,000 pairs of discount, brand name shoes from 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 on QVC.Nine West Footwear Corporation and the Brown Shoe Company, the

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Sometimes you wanna go ... where you know you look better than everyone else in the room. There is apparently one store that will almost always ensure that - as long as you leave your pimp suit, dear carcass and booty short panties at home.Check it out here

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ABC actually brought the funny Wednesday night.I was okay with 'Modern Family,' a new series revolving around a family patriarch with a new wife and child, his grown daughter with angst about her teen dating, and his grown son who recently adopted a Vietnamese girl with his overly dramatic boyfriend.Since I made it through 'Modern Family' without switching over to another network, I stuck around

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As you all know (if you don't. you've been living under a rock with no TV or radio), Journey is playing Ford Park Sunday!Enterprise reporter Heather Nolan scored an interview with Journey keyboardist and backup vocalist, Jonathan Cain. (Sorry gang, you'll have to wait to hear Cain's thoughts on Jouney and Steve Perry until Friday's BE.) Cain's publicist also sent Heather a recent shot of the band

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I doubt actress Victoria Rowell's Emmy gown got First Lady Michelle Obama's seal of fashion approval. Not because it displayed the image of her husband, President Barack Obama, but rather because it looked tacky and cheap.It reminds me of the spools of fabric you can buy at discount stores, but shouldn't. You know, the kind of material donated to home economic classes for practice runs through

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“Yeah, she’s still at M.D. Anderson. They told her breast cancer like hers often spreads to the bones and even the brain.”It was a quick exchange I heard between two women last week in a gym locker room. One woman was describing the horrific fate of her sister-in-law to another.It was not my intent to eavesdrop. But, I am glad I did. At 27, I still feel somewhat invincible and I needed this

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If you are a fan of Estee Lauder's Prescriptive brand, it's time to start stocking up!Estee Lauder, the maker of Clinique and Bobbi Brown cosmetics, announced yesterday they are stopping production of the Prescriptives brand Jan. 31.Prescriptives, carried at Macy's, can be purchased in stores and online while inventory lasts, according to a statement issued Friday by an Estee Lauder spokesperson

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I've flubbed plenty of words in my day. But thank God I never have an opportunity to share my shame with the world."Ernie Anastos (ah-NAST'-iss) of Fox affiliate WNYW was bantering with a weatherman Wednesday night when he cheerfully dropped an F-bomb on the air. What he likely intended to say was, 'Keep plucking that chicken.'Videos of the mistake circulated widely online Thursday, as the phrase

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"Congradulations Rhonda".It was an embarrassing error scrawled across a cake purchased for a co-worker.A longtime composing manager charged with proofing advertisements daily for misspellings, the cake mistake did not go unnoticed by Rhonda.Jen Yates, creator of Cakewrecks.com, has made a sweet living poking fun of mistakes like "Congradulations Rhonda" and worse.Yates' new book, "Cake Wrecks:

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I like to think Kate Gosselin saw my recent post on her hideous hair and decided to trade in the flat iron for some scrunching gel. (Thank God she left her crimper on the bottom shelf.)Unfortunately, I am sure it was those thousands of other pleas from America for her to get rid of the angry hair that did the trick.So, do you like?

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Get the cheesecake ready and lock up your husbands, girls! Blanche Devereaux is coming to Beaumont.I am so excited, I've been singing "Thank You for Being a Friend," in my head for hours!Check out classic Blanche below:

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Sad, sad news in the entertainment world. Patrick Swayze has died of pancreatic cancer. He was 57.My first introduction to Swayze's work was, of course, "Dirty Dancing." He was just so rugged and cool in that movie. And you can't say that all too often about men who wear tight T-shirts and love to dance.He kept that cool vibe going in "Roadhouse," "Point Break" and "Next of Kin." All great movies

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It's no "Harry Potter" or "Twilight", but one of the most anticipated literary works of the year is coming out tomorrow.Let us all rejoice in unison now!Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol" - his first novel since "The Da Vinci Code" - brings professor Robert Langdon home to America on a 12-hour thrill search through the streets of Washington D.C.Get yours at Barnes & Noble or Books-a-Million for around

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Kudos to Beyonce Knowles for having the dignity and grace to give Taylor Swift the limelight she deserved Sunday night during the MTV Video Music Awards.In case you didn't watch the show (It's okay, I didn't either. I am about a decade too old to tune into MTV these days.), Kanye West stole Taylor's moment to relish in her win for best female video when he stormed the stage, shouting Beyonce's "

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Ladies, bacon is not just for the breakfast table anymore. Apparently you can put a little sizzle in the bedroom with the bacon bra.And no, it's not available at Victoria's Secret. You my friend, can pick up this little slice of heaven for you (or your lady friend)at any Market Basket, H-E-B, Kroger or wherever bacon is sold. Comes in a variety of flavors and cuts. Panties sold separately.

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Okay. So he didn't say he despises Kate's hair during his whole ABC "Family in Crisis" interview this week. But, I like to think that the hair was included in Jon's I Hate Kate address to America Tuesday night.Regardless of which side your on, (I personally am cheering for Maddie Gosselin to win the family smack down. Girl has got some 'tude) I think we can all agree this assault on Kate (and her

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Where the hell is Hollywood Montrose when you need him?(That's a "Mannequin" reference for you kiddies who did not see Kim Cattrall change from a mannequin to Andrew McCarthy's lady love in 1987.)Anyway, I digress. Who let Kim Cattrall out on the streets of NY in this getup?? The producers of "Sex and the City 2" have lost their minds. Only Hollywood could save this mess! Well, him, a flat iron

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Want a new way to give the boy's "bedroom eyes"? Check out Winkers, the jeans that give your ass something to say. (I suggest turning the volume down. The music track is more annoying than the jeans. Scroll through to avoid long scenes. But, don't miss the cheetah face. It's a gem.)

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Fashion police seem to get more lenient each year.I once thought wearing white after Labor Day was some sort of sin. Turns out, it's not as taboo as it was even a decade ago. But like all fashion freedoms, wearing white still has some strings attached.Carrying white garments into fall and winter months is acceptable as long as the fabric is appropriate.Once summer heat subsides, which in

Ashley Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471036814037685780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183870136310587298.post-36213097936831330492009-08-19T18:49:00.003-05:002009-08-19T19:33:19.211-05:00

Mattel wants to drain your wallets just in time for the holidays.The maker of Barbie will soon unveil Edward and Bella Twilight dolls. Amazon.com is already pre-selling the plastic vamps for $25.99.For those of you who avoid online shopping, Edward and Bella dolls should hit store shelves just in time to keep Christmas from sucking.

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My mother used to sashay about in a most dreadful pair of Gloria Vanderbilt jeans. Guess, however, was the brand of choice for my older sister.It was the late 1980s, early 90s. (I leave myself out of the anecdote because I was still romping around in the OshKosh B'Gosh children's line at the time, so my fashion sense of the day doesn't really count).No one could have predicted two decades later

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Hello folks,Sorry I have been MIA too long. (Work, life, family illnesses have piled up).Here are a couple of Trendy foodie updates you should know about:-Thursday, you can help the Children's Miracle Network by supporting the Avalanche of Blizzards. Dairy Queen will donate $1 from every Blizzard sale to CMN, which supports 170 children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. -Also Thursday,

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Here is a list compiled by the Associated Press on interviewing fashion tips, do’s and don’ts for guys.— Suit or no suit?Suits and ties are acceptable for most interviews, but slacks and blazers are fine too. A tie? It depends on the office culture. With the exception of gigs where you are expected to radiate hip, a tie is a safe bet.— Can a guy be too conservative?Yes. A young guy interviewing

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I like a night out with the gang as much as any girl.I also like to watch my calories.My two favorite calorie-friendly beers to take to backyard barbecues are Corona Light and Michelob Ultra.One bottle of Corona Light contains 105 calories; the regular Corona Extra is 148.The Ultra is even lighter, weighing in at 96 calories per bottle.While I enjoy both, the Corona Light takes the favorite cake

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My friend "Roxanne" has a problem with my bathing suit. She says it's too "sporty." I say it's great for moving around at the beach and for hiding problem areas, i.e. my thighs.She is pushing me to get a new "sexier" suit. So, I am considering.Here is a great suit for gals like me who are a bit apprehensive to bare it all. This one-piece conceals the tummy area and the keyhole top adds a splash

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