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This Is Why You Shouldn't Buy Groceries On An Empty Stomach

Andy West — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:35:14 +0000

I hadn't eaten for 7 hours last night when I went to the grocery store. I had only planned to buy some pinto beans, lemon juice, rice and chicken to make a burrito and I ended up with all of this.

WHAT STORE WAS SHE SHOPPING IN? FIRST TWO GUESSES DON'T COUNT.

Andy West — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:40:31 +0000

Some things you just can’t unsee. Sorry but this post doesn’t come with therapy.

DON'T GO GROCERY SHOPPING ON AN EMPTY STOMACH

Andy West — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:58:52 +0000

I went to a Superstore that ends in “art” at 24th and King last night with the intention of “picking up a few things”. But I found so many great deals that by the time I was done I had spent $73.50! I barely have enough room in the mini-fridge in my loft apartment for [...]

I Was A Toys For Tots Santa

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:10:03 +0000

I love playing Santa, no not because of the red suit but because I like to see the smile on families faces when they walk into the Toys For Tots Toy Room at the old Montana Rescue Mission building in d

When Do Stores Open on Black Friday in Billings?

JP — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:00:59 +0000

It's coming, that time of year that Retailers love and the rest of us mostly despise. Black Friday!

On Your Marks…Get Set…Shop!

Tara Nicole — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:27:16 +0000

Well one of my favorite times of the year is right around the corner. “Is it Halloween?” you might ask, or “Is it Christmas?”. To both of these I would have to answer a resounding “No!”. It’s Market Place Magic time and holiday shopping at its best! I look forward to this event [...]

Livin'Large Larry's Weekend Review With Pictures

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:44:33 +0000

Another busy time this past weekend! Even though the weather wasn’t ideal for outdoor activities on Saturday, we still pulled off the March of Dimes, March for Babies at Pioneer Park. I announced on stage, that this year there were 174 teams. Deb Donovan from the March of Dimes said that next year is the [...]

Darius Rucker's Wife Forbids Him From Christmas Shopping

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:19 +0000

Don’t expect to see Darius Rucker making any late night runs to Walmart in the coming weeks to do any Christmas shopping for his kids. Not that he’s done with his Christmas shopping — he’s just not allowed to do any shopping for the holidays himself.

Battle of the Belly Bulge [AUDIO]

Dylan Fletcher — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:37:22 +0000

Hmmm, something strange is going on again this year. The belt for my pants doesn’t quite go so easily in the same notch it normally fits in. I need a little more slack in my shirts that normally tuck in nicely. Oh yes, that’s right. It’s just that yearly metamorphosis that follows Thanksgiving and lasts thru the holidays. Could there be [...]

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000

leejordan / stampendous / bcinfrance / pedrokwezi / anthonydecosta, Flickr Savvy buyers know Black Friday can be one of the best days of the year to find terrific bargains, but not all items are such great deals. In order to better your experience on that infamous shopping day, here are some things you may want [...]

Downtown Billings Shopping Extravaganza!

Cat Country — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:14 +0000

Need some help with your Christmas shopping this year? We’ve got you covered! Here’s your chance to win gift certificates and great prizes from downtown Billings businesses! Just follow the link below to get registered. If we draw your name, you’ll automatically win one of several great prizes we have from some great local businesses. [...]

It's That Time Again: Top Toys For the Holidays!

Dylan Fletcher — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:10:08 +0000

While we're still three months away, it looks like Elmo and a Harry Potter DVD game could be the top selling toys during the 2011 holiday season. Let's Rock Elmo and Scene it? Harry Potter: The Complete Cinematic Journey are two of the favorites that have made the list of the 20 hottest toys compiled by the Toy Insider to help shoppers find the perfect gifts for children.

Welcome To Manland [VIDEO]

Cat Country — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:54:35 +0000

By Dylan Fletcher Ladies, how many times have you been out shopping and had the burden of dragging along a “less than enthusiastic” boyfriend or husband? Guys, how many times have you had the thought (of course to yourself)…”what am I doing here”? Well, Ikea has the perfect idea of making “Manland”. One of their [...]