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 …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.
Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.
Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.
Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions about shopping and maintaining a budget during the holidays in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about sticking to a budget for the holiday shopping season. Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about wise holiday spending, but we needed a little help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:
Our dietician says to enjoy the tastes of the season - just do it in moderation.
Holiday eating is often a time of lots of cookies and candy and eating on the run, two behaviors that can pose a challenge to a goal of healthy eating. Have no fear you can enjoy your holiday treats and still keep a healthy eating plan. If you’re spending the next two weeks baking for holiday parties you know that cookies, cakes, bars and candy are plentiful not only in your house but also at work—after all that’s where we take those “too many to keep” items. Manage your sweet eating by trying these tips. When it comes to grabbing meals on the run, studies show that we make poorer food choices and we eat more when we aren’t focused on what we are eating. If your day is packed with work, decorating, baking and shopping make sure you keep …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Patch is looking for experts who can talk saving, budgeting and share their expertise with holiday shopping this week.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Patch is looking for experts who can talk saving, budgeting and share their expertise with holiday shopping this week.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and that means trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about budgeting and wise holiday spending, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice. If you are a local financial advisor, credit counselor or just consider yourself an expert at budgeting during the holidays, we want you to help answer these questions and more. You can let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post along with your email address. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Patch is looking for experts who can share their expertise on lights, sales, party planning and more.
Christmas lights, Santa and snowmen are popping up throughout most of our neighborhoods now that it's December. Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about decorating for your work holiday party, putting lights on your house and local deals to help you decorate your home, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice. If you are consider yourself a local expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post along with your emal address. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, Dec. 6. Curious as to …
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 …
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 ›