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Holidays 2012

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Missouri Mercantile: 14 Gifts Made in Missouri for the Holidays

Here's a list of some great local items you can purchase for those on your holiday shopping lists.

There is nothing like buying local, supporting the local economy and local businesses. Here are a few gift ideas for this holiday season from a local shop. The products were created here in the Show-Me State. Missouri Mercantile's original location is at St. Louis Outlet Mall in the City of Hazelwood. Missouri Mercantile owner Bill Olwig recently opened a second shop on Main Street in St. Charles. . (Get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.)

Ashley Nevilles

10:43 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I love this store. I just purchased a candle, lip balm and soap not too long ago. No they weren't gifts. They were for me!   more ›

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Local Experts Answer Your Holiday Budgeting Questions

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:

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Nutritious Bites

Holiday Eating: Use Smaller Portion Sizes

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…

Monday, December 10, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Seeking Local Holiday Budgeting Experts

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 …

Monday, December 3, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Seeking Holiday Decorating Experts

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 …

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Jordan Lanham

2:11 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Hi Brian! Thanks for the question! I'm no expert, but O'Fallon Patch is doing a "12 Days of Christmas" in O'Fallon shopping guide. Here's a link: http://patch.com/A-0cvc   more ›

Saturday, December 1, 2012

How to Have a Healthy Holiday: The Key Is Balance

WUSTL obesity prevention experts offer tips to navigate the holidays.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Local Techies Answer Your Questions

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions 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 all about electronics. It's the season of giving and chances are, you probably have some fancy technology to cross off your holiday shopping lists. Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about Blue-ray players, iPads, smartphones and television sets, but we needed a little help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts: If you have a technology related questions, ask below in our comment section and one of our experts will answer!  If you consider yourself a …

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Kitty Scholten

8:53 am on Friday, December 7, 2012

Hi Laurie, The simplest solution would be to make an appointment at your local Apple Store. Their technical support is called the "Genius Bar" and appointments are free. If there is a repair that needs to be made, they quote it in advance. Just remember that you do need an appointment in advance. Walk-ins usually have to wait a while.   more ›

Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday: News and Updates

Find the latest on Black Friday lines, deals and news as it happens. If you see something we should know about, send us a tip at Maggie.Rotermund@patch.com or tweet @UniCityPatch.

It's the biggest shopping day of the year. Share your stories with Patch.

mike reilly

11:08 am on Friday, November 23, 2012

Just finished picking up a couple of cute outfits for each of my four grandkids at Kangaroo Kids on Manchester. Saving 20% coupled without the insane crowd made me very happy   more ›

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Health Beat

How to Have a Healthy Holiday: The Key Is Balance

WUSTL obesity prevention experts offer tips to navigate the holidays.

There’s nothing wrong with a cookie or a glass of eggnog at the holidays, says Debra Haire-Joshu, PhD, director of the Center for Obesity Prevention and Policy Research and the Center for Diabetes Translation Research at Washington University in St. Louis and associate dean for research at the Brown School. The key, Haire-Joshu said, is balance. “The holidays are a great time of the year – time spent with family and friends – and there’s no reason why we shouldn’t enjoy them,” Haire-Joshu said. “But the key is to balance those treats with healthy habits and choices. “Drink more water. Reduce portions. Limit TV viewing and keep moving. All these things can add balance and ensure that 2012 is the year of the healthy holiday,” she said. Haire…

Monday, November 19, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Thanksgiving 101

Ask questions and share your ideas with other readers to help each other prepare for Thanksgiving.

In our newest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we want to help you with your Thanksgiving plans. Whether it's your first time cooking a turkey or you're just looking for a new recipe, Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions   That's why this week, You are the expert on Thanksgiving 101.  In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro," we invite all of our readers to ask and answer each others questions, and trade favorite traditions and recipes. Share your ideas with other readers and ask questions to help your neighbors with their Thanksgiving preparations in the comment section of this article from now until Thursday!  Have a question or want to share something special your family does on the holiday?  Ask or tell us below…

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DB

7:34 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Roasted cauliflower and Medjool dates with butter and pine nuts - it's been a huge hit the past few years I've made it!   more ›

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