Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Know the store’s return policies for hassle-free returns.
We are all hoping to give, and receive, the perfect gifts this holiday season. But when Santa or some other helpful elf sends a gift that’s not quite right, stores are saying “No problem.” In most cases, you can return it, but if your Santa has included a gift receipt in the package, don’t throw it away because some stores don’t accept returns without a receipt. Walmart strives for customer satisfaction by exchange, refund or repair. Even without a receipt, Walmart gives customers the option of a cash refund for purchases under $25, or a shopping card is the purchase was over $25. For the holiday gift buying season, Walmart has adjusted its return policy for items with a limited return/exchange period, such as TVs, cameras, computers, DVD …
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
We know that there were three Wise Men, 12 days of Christmas and that Santa delivers all his presents around the world in one night. But did you know... $23,439.38 How much it would cost to buy your "true love" all the gifts in the 12 Day of Christmas . 12.9 billion hours, $447 billion How many hours Americans were expected to spend shopping, wrapping and returning gifts last year. That was about 42 hours and $688.87 per person. Get your postman/postwoman a gift According to Hallmark, Christmas is the largest card-sending occasion. Nearly 1.5 billion cards are sent to friends and family every Christmas Season. (That's actually down 400 million cards since 2004.) $983 million The value of U.S. imports of Christmas tree ornaments from …
St. Peters will have altered hours on Christmas Day.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Does your family open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
I have a sister who is 12-years younger than me, so in my family we have always exchanged presents bright and early on Christmas morning. As soon as our baby sister was awake, so was the rest of the family. Down the stairs we went to see what Santa had in store. Some families wait until Christmas morning to exchange gifts, while for others, it's tradition to open one present on Christmas Eve. Over the past month, some Patch readers have shared their Christmas traditions, worst gifts and best gifts with us. Now we want to know, what is your family Christmas gift tradition? Do you draw names or participate in a white elephant gift? Do you pile presents under the tree throughout the month of December, or do you wait of Jolly St. Nick to …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
St. Peters City Hall will be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Friday, December 21, 2012
St. Peters City Hall will be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas.
The city of St. Peters will be taking a break next week for the Christmas holiday. Monday and Tuesday happen to be Christmas Eve and Christmas. Because of that, several city-run things will be altered. The St. Peters Rec-Plex will have altered hours, City Hall will be closed and at least one day of trash pickup will be impacted. Here's a look at the full altered scheduled.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Make them laugh and add pictures to make your holiday letters sparkle.
Email may be the preferred method of written communication these days, but people still take time every year to reach out to family and friends with holiday letters. Within those letters, we chronicle the last year’s achievements, changes and additions. Occasionally, as we sit at the computer to compose those letters, writer’s block strikes. “Where do I start,” you ask, as the blank page strikes back? My husband has grown weary of the normal Christmas letter, so I have taken up the challenge to spice up our Christmas letter. As a writer, I have found our holiday letter to be a fun time to flex my creative writing fingers, and my family seems to enjoy the various versions they have received over the years. In 2005, I assembled the “Best of…
Saturday, December 1, 2012
The 21st annual "Santa Day" event is located at 1385 Motherhead Rd., from 12-4 p.m.
The Cottleville Fire Protection District invites local families out to meet Santa and his reindeer on Saturday, Dec. 1. The 21st annual "Santa Day" event is located at 1385 Motherhead Rd., from 12-4 p.m. "We would like to invite everyone to meet Santa, see live reindeer, visit emergency personnel, and take a look at our 100’ Aerial Platform," Assistant Chief Scott Freitag said in a news release. St. Charles County Ambulance District and Cottleville City Police Department personnel will also be on hand throughout the day. The Cottleville Fire Protection District provides food and gifts to needy families at Christmas time. Visitors are welcome to bring donations of an unwrapped toy, gift certificate, or non-perishable food item on "Santa …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.
As you make your weekend plans, check this round-up of events in St. Charles County.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Buy your annual holiday cards from a local charity this year.
Every holiday season, families across the country send cards to their loved ones, filling them in on the last year and wishing them a happy new one. For families planning to buy holiday cards this year, nonprofit organizations around the area are offering unique cards that benefit their missions. That way, each card sends holiday cheer while supporting a worthy cause. Here is our round-up of holiday cards for charity. Operation Food Search Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Our Little Haven Saint Louis Zoo Is your non-profit organization selling cards this holiday season? Add your photo and information to the story by clicking the Upload Pictures and Video button.
Michelle
12:48 pm on Monday, December 24, 2012
The gifts get piled under the tree all month (no name tags, secret coded by Santa as to what present goes to whom), Santa has always brought and filled the stockings (per the Night before Christmas). All presents are opened Christmas morning. more ›