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Deal Of The Week

2010-08-26T05:55:00.000-07:00

Find a few great deals at your local Menards 8/22 - 9/6
Plastic stool 2 step 3.97 after $4 MIR
Yardworks Garden Tools 4.99 after $2 MIR
Kibbles N Bits Dog Food 1.99 for 4 lb bag after $3 MIR
14 LED Flashlight Free after $6 MIR

Deal Of The Week

2010-08-19T06:04:00.001-07:00

This week's deal has multiple layers - go to the following link for all kinds of discounts; gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com - you won't regret it!

Deal Of The Week

2010-08-12T06:03:00.001-07:00

This weeks 'Deal Of The Week' - you have an opportunity to win a $300 shoppting spree simply by logging onto www.nebraska.tv and answer the question of the month for your chance to win. Also, you can buy a $25 gift certificate and 'Double Your Dollars' - it is worth $50 at the area businesses listed under our promotion.

Deal Of The Week

2010-08-05T06:05:00.000-07:00

This weeks 'deal' has a dual purpose; enjoy a great cup of your favorite blizzard Ice cream from Dairy Queen AND help children in need. Today, if you buy any blizzard at Dairy Queen you will help donate $1 to the Childrens Miracle Network - now that is a deal worth getting!

Deal Of The Week

2010-07-29T06:16:00.001-07:00

It always feels good to helps someone out, doesn't it? This week's deal is for Crossroads Mission (helping the homeless in Central Nebraska.) All you have to do is print off the flyer from this web-site https://www.crossroadsmission.com/ and eat at Applebee's restaurant on Tuesday August 3rd between 5-9p.m. and you can help change someone's life. 10% of your bill, when you eat out that day will be donated to the Crossroads Rescue Mission. For more information call 402-462-0210

Deal(s) Of The Week

2010-07-22T06:03:00.000-07:00

The Deal Of The Week; Roses for 50 cents a piece at local Hy-Vee stores and tons of FREE stuff from Wal-Mart! Go to the following link for more information about FREE stuff!http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples.aspx

Deals Of The Week

2010-07-15T06:06:00.000-07:00

This weeks deals are focused on 'Staycations' right in your home town. Grand Island has their Hall County fair and Art in the Park this weekend. Hastings has their annual Kool-Aid days and a downtown concert series. Kearney has Cruise nite - all these events come with entertainment, giveaways and a lot of fun!

Deal Of The Week!

2010-07-08T06:10:00.000-07:00

Today we have a few deals for you;
1. If you love Kiwi - Boogarts in Kearney has kiwi for 9 cents! That's right, nine pennies.
2. Need a new skillet? Buy a 10 inch skillet from SunMart and you will get free breakfast groceries.
3. Shirts, Jeans, shoes for under $5 at Herberger's - summer sale that will last until the merchandise is gone.

Deal Of The Week

2010-07-01T06:01:00.000-07:00

This week we have 'An Evening Of Fine Dining At Stolley House' - a four course meal for only $20.00. To make a reservation call 308-390-3888 for either July 8th or 15th The Stolley House doors will open at 6:30 and dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. You can have an unforgettable evening at a historic site located in beautiful Stolley Park. Bon appetite!

Leslie's Blog!

2010-06-14T12:00:00.001-07:00

Hi guys! Just incase you're interested... I will be updating pictures of my new baby girl/and highlights of maternity leave on my blog www.babesnbooks.wordpress.com

You can also get updates on my website at www.lesliemeans.com (click on Leslie's blog)

So, stay tuned for very adorable baby pics coming within the next month! :)

Leslie

More Deals..

2010-06-10T05:36:00.000-07:00

Check out www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com for a few great deals this week! Also, stay tuned. I will be updating you guys on all of life's happenings during maternity leave - and would love to hear from you. You'll have to check out my blog site - coming soon!

Leslie Means..

Deals of the week..

2010-06-03T05:01:00.000-07:00

I've been a bit behind this week on deals - so let me know if you have found anything great! Here are a few that caught my eye when I was browsing my favorite blog sites.

From www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com
Sunmart: Our family cheese - .99
Our family frosted flakes - $1.88 (only 88 cents with coupon from ourfamilyfoods.com

Applemarket: Post Cereal 6/$10

Be sure to also check out www.myfrugaladventures.com - for a list of other deals!

Deal of the week

2010-05-26T12:05:00.000-07:00

I know I post lots of baby deals - but this is just too good to pass up! Log onto www.myfrugaladventures.com - for a list of all the huggies coupons out right now! I can't pass these up!

Let me know if you've found anything great this week!

Deals of the week!

2010-05-19T10:56:00.000-07:00

I've found a few good deals this week online.

www.walmart.com - click on the rollback bar towards the bottom on the left hand side of the computer. There are a few good deals on this one - including a 40oz. bottle of Heinz ketchup for $1.00!

Walgreens has a few good items this week as well - including select post cereals on sale for $1.75 per box. This is really great if you have coupons to add too!

Plus - from now until the end of June, Sonic has a buy one get one free deal on Real Ice Cream shakes! Check out their website for details!

Have you found any great deals this week? Let us know! Leslie...

Deal of the week...

2010-05-13T05:55:00.000-07:00

According to www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com - The Pamida in Holdrege will double coupons!

The weekly ad for Holdrege Pamida is showing that they are doubling coupons up to and including $1.

Let us know if you've found any good deals this week!

Deal of the week!

2010-05-05T12:06:00.001-07:00

Half priced Frappuccino Blends from Starbucks May 7th-16th from 3pm-5pm each day! I called the Kearney Starbucks (located in Target) and they said they were probably doing this promotion. So, you might want to call ahead before you make a special trip! Click on the link below for more details!

http://www.frappuccino.com/happy-hour

Gluten and Allergy Free Coupon Website

2010-04-28T11:52:00.000-07:00

Many of you know Peggy suffers with celiac disease. We have tried to make a few recipes "gluten" free - but, it is tough to use specific products that fall under this category. Here is a website that lists gluten free/allergy free products and coupons. If any of you know of other sites - let us know!

http://www.befreeforme.com/

Deal of the week!

2010-04-21T11:32:00.000-07:00

In honor of Earth Day - Walgreens will refill select printer cartridges for one dollar! Unfortunately, there are a few restrictions, (they won't take Canon or Espson) but it's well worth a try! Make sure you grab the coupon inside this weeks flyer - there should be a bunch of them in the store. Log onto www.walgreens.com/ink for a list of participating stores and certain restrictions.

Let us know if you've found a great deal this week!

Leslie...

Deals of the week - including free ice cream!

2010-04-14T09:50:00.001-07:00

A big thanks to www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com and viewer Gwen Choplin-Randel for these good deals tips!

Log onto: http://www.tcby.com/ and click the "Join the TCBY EClub" you will get a coupon in your in-box for a free TCBY Waffle Cone!

Log onto: http://www.facebook.com/dairyqueen and become a fan of Dairy Queen on facebook (join their fan club) to receive a coupon for one free 16oz. blizzard treat with the purchase of one 16oz. blizzard treat!

Here are a few more websites to check out for freebies!!

www.sampletrain.com/usa-free-samples-f3/
www.totallyfreestuff.com/
www.freestuff4free.com

Workout Gone Bad

2010-04-13T06:15:00.001-07:00

I'm all about doing whatever you like in your own home - but, this is a bit much. Let us know your thoughts!

Dear Annie: He exercises in buff as daughter coaches
Posted: 04/11/2010 10:50:03 PM PDT

Dear Annie:

My husband, "Joe," turned 40 last summer. His cholesterol, blood pressure and weight are higher than they should be, and his doctor suggested he lose 20 pounds. I try to feed him well, but I know he stops for the occasional doughnut.

Joe has never been much into exercise, but I gave him a rather expensive multifunction machine for Christmas and installed it in the family room so he could watch the big-screen TV while working out. He gave me a reluctant 10 minutes a day on his new "toy."

When he complained that his jeans were too tight, I made a note to buy him some loose workout clothes. When he continued to mutter about having "nothing to wear," I frustratingly retorted that he could exercise naked for all I cared.

Before I realized it, he did just that - on the machine in his birthday suit and gym shoes. And he exercised for another 30 minutes.

He's now using the machine, stark naked, each day for 45 minutes without any prodding, and he's lost some weight. I think part of it is that our 12-year-old daughter has begun to "coach" his sessions, counting his reps and urging him on.

Annie, we're not prudes. Our daughter has seen both her parents naked and insists it doesn't bother her to watch Dad exercise in the buff. In fact, they joke about it. She started calling him a "Greek athlete." Joe does have Greek ancestry, and he now insists the Greeks had it right and has no intention of dressing.

I'm torn.

If I make him wear clothes, I worry he'll stop exercising. Is naked exercise common? Is it dangerous? Is he some sort of closet pervert? Would some busybody consider this child abuse and have him arrested?
- Confused In Illinois

Dear Confused:

Exercising in the nude is not that uncommon and shouldn't be dangerous unless sensitive body parts are in close proximity to dropped weights or snapped pulleys.

We can't tell you whether Joe is overly enjoying his daughter's assistance with his workout. We are not in favor of it and would insist he wear shorts.

But nudity within one's own home is not considered child abuse or indecent exposure. If you are worried about the neighbors, keep the blinds closed.

Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar were longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

Read more: http://www.sgvtribune.com/ci_14864597#ixzz0kzAyqspV

Deal of the week!

2010-04-07T12:54:00.001-07:00

I've been talking about the double K-mart coupon deals for a few days now - so, I think they qualify for the deals of the week! Check out this blog: www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com - for some of the deals being found at the Kearney K-mart. If you haven't done so yet - it might be worth your time to browse through a few coupon sites. K-mart will double your coupons this week only..(ends this weekend) on 2 dollar or under coupons. I've been able to get free body wash, cheap make-up, diapers etc!

If you've found anything great this week - let us know!!

Deal of the Week...

2010-04-01T12:38:00.000-07:00

A viewer called to let us know about All You Magazine. Apparently it has really high value coupons in it? I haven't checked it out yet - so, if any of you use this let us know! According to the caller they can be purchased at Walmart and more details can be found online at www.allyou.com

Deals of the week

2010-03-24T11:07:00.000-07:00

I've found a few good deals this week I'd like to share:

First, Huggies are on sale for $8.99 at Walgreens. If you use the $3 off coupon I mentioned in an earlier post, you can get these for a great deal. (You can also buy three packs at $8.99 - use 3, 3 dollar off coupons and get $5.00 back in Register Rewards!) I've also heard huggies jumbo packs are on sale at Walmart for $8.00 - but, haven't confirmed this yet.

Also, there are a few great Walgreens deals and local grocery store deals in my favorite blogs, www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com and www.myfrugaladventures.com

Did you guys find any great deals this week?

Leslie...

3 bucks off Huggies Diapers!

2010-03-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

There are some great huggies coupons out there right now! Go to www.coupons.com to print 3 bucks off any huggies diaper! Plus, you can become a fan of huggies facebook to print another 3 dollars off. Now - you won't be able to combine these on one pack, however, you can stack a target coupon with the manufacturer coupon. If you haven't already - log onto target.com - click on coupons at the end of the site for a 1.50 off huggies!

Log onto www.totallytarget.com - or www.myfrugaladventures.com - to find specific links to these coupons!

Leslie

Deal of the week...

2010-03-16T12:17:00.000-07:00

Free Airwick Freshmatic Ultra at Target After Qs!

A huge thanks to www.totallytarget.com - for this fantastic find of the week! I just purchased this last night for FREE - so the Kearney target does have this sale going on. These are normally about 14 dollars - so, I consider this a really good find! :) FYI - SS is smart source - (in Sunday March 7th's paper) and - log onto target.com - to get the target coupon. Just click coupons...

Airwick Freshmatic Ultra iMotion Starter Kit $6.00 (Price Cut until 4/10)
-$5/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra i-Motion Starter Kit, any – 03-07-10 SS x4/18
-$1/1 Air Wick I Motion Starter kit Target Q PRINT x4/3
= FREE after both Qs!

*Some Price Cuts do vary by region but not all stores always have signage- so price check your items to be sure.

Obesity Under Fire

2010-03-04T10:22:00.000-08:00

This morning on the Good Life Leslie and I talked about an ABC story that put parents of obese children on notice (that their child's BMI-Body Mass Index, was too high.) My comment, Peggy speaking here is; government or organizations should not have a say in our private lives. However, if government were to be involved on any level, I believe they do have a say with those who receive public assistance. Go to ABCnews.com about obese children to get more of the story.

Let us know your thoughts.

My money saving adventure!!

2010-03-02T11:05:00.000-08:00

Ok! So, Kyle and I are well into our new budget, which includes using coupons! I wanted to tell you all about the fantastic deals I was able to find yesterday!

Walgreens:

Diapers: The add this week has Huggies Diapers/Pull-ups for $8.99 each. (Jumbo pack) Buy three, and you get $5 in Register Rewards. (Basically cash you can use on your next purchase.) I found three $2.00 off coupons from my favorite blog sites (will post at the end of this) making each package $6.99. This is an awesome deal - as huggies diapers at Walgreens are usually about 12 bucks! So - I was able to purchase each package for $6.99 - and received 5 bucks in Register Rewards.

Toothpaste: Colgate toothpaste is on sale at Walgreens for $2.99. I printed a $.75coupon - to get this for a little over 2 bucks. I received a $2 register reward at checkout for this one!

So - my total was under 25 dollars after tax. I received 7 bucks in Register Rewards and proceeded to buy 2 1/2 gallons of milk and two boxes of nabisco cookies! (I had a buy one get one free cookie coupon as well!) So after all was said and done I purchased:

2 jumbo pkgs of Huggies Diapers
1 pkg of Huggies Pull-ups
1 big pkg of toothpaste
2 1/2 gallons of milk
2 boxes of nabisco cookies (oreo's and chocolate chip soft chew)

All for under 30 dollars!!! One big box of diapers normally puts me back about 20 bucks - but I am stocked up for the entire month! A big THANKS to www.myfrugaladventures.com and www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com - for helping me! They have links on their site - that can help you too!

If you know of any great deals this week - let me know! I would love to share them with other Good Life viewers!

The Fanny Pack...written by Larry Doran

2010-02-26T05:45:00.000-08:00

Two lovely ladies, both younger than me,
Were just sitting there, chatting , on my local TV.
NTV’s “Good Life”, their fun morning show,
Had only been on a few minutes or so.

It was all very cordial and ‘til one of them said,
Something astounding, that created such dread,
It immediately generated such shock and awe,
That it made Leslie Means drop her pretty young jaw!

Was it a vicious, diabolical attack?
Why, no, it was just a simple statement of fact.
While attending such outings as the local state fair,
Peggy Malzacher commented on what she might wear.

A simple device to protect things she took,
Like her cell phone, her car keys, or maybe a book.
But no matter how useful was that accessory,
It got no respect from the dark-haired Leslie.

She gasped and sputtered, alas and alack,
She could not believe Peggy’d wear a fanny-pack!
But Peggy insisted again and again,
That the fanny-pack was now back in style once again!

Leslie wouldn’t wear one, even under her coat!
And she asked all her viewers, against it to vote!
Zach Richie joined in saying he’d vote a’gin it,
And I became anxious to see who would win it.

Peggy said it was worn by the big star, Rihanna,
Leslie said “I don’t care, I sure ain’t gonna!”
Now I'm not too sure how this will all end,
But I’m glad Peggy and Leslie and Zach are good friends!

A fanny-pack may not adorn this old bod,
I don't really hate 'em, even though they look odd.
But I’ll tell you this much, no matter how much they nag,
You’ll never see this old boy with a “Man-Bag!”

Larry
Larry & Karen Doran
"The Mellow D's"
(402) 724-2474
larry@themellowds.com
www.themellowds.com
www.soundclick.com/themellowds
www.iacmusic.com/themellowds

Thanks Larry!!! :)

Coupon Sites

2010-02-22T05:15:00.001-08:00

I have had several requests to post my favorite coupon sites! So - here they are. My top two are the ones I go to the most. Good Deals is from a Kearney mom - who searches through ads for the best deals in our area! The second is a national blog - but, I also frequent this one often. Let me know if you've found any other great sites!! I love saving money!! :) Leslie.

.http://gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com/

http://myfrugaladventures.com/

http://babygoodbuys.com/
http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com/
http://www.livingrichwithcoupons.com/
http://moneysavingmom.com/wp-content/w3tc/pgcache/moneysavingmom.com/

The Fanny Pack Is Coming Back

2010-02-18T10:22:00.001-08:00

This is proof positive that the FANNY PACK is coming back! Leslie and I (Peggy) have had an on-going conversation about the Fanny Pack. Although the poll taken on our Good Life web-site says that 76% of you disagree, you might want to reconsider?

Baby Names

2010-02-16T12:31:00.000-08:00

Ok! This Thursday - Kyle and I find out the sex of our baby! We have a couple boy names picked out...(one we are pretty certain about) - but ZERO girl names! When we found out we were having a girl the first time, we immediately knew her name was Ella. We started calling her by name - etc, and it honestly made me feel closer to her before she was even here. I would like to do the same thing for baby number two.

So, with that being said - I need your help! Do you guys know of any good girl names? Let me know what you think! Thanks!

Budget is going well!

2010-02-15T12:40:00.000-08:00

OK! It's week 3 of our new budget, and it's not going so badly. We are doing OK with our grocery cash - (I'm trying to find as many good deals/coupons as I can to stretch our dollar..) - but we have ran out of "going out to eat" money. Oh well - it's better for us to eat at home anyway.

I have surprised myself with how much work I was able to get done this week! Since we no longer have cable - I've kept busy doing housework, which made "cleaning day Saturday" a breeze! Kyle and I have watched our favorite shows via the internet - and even watched a free movie from hulu.com. So far...so good.

So, do you guys have any other money saving tips for us? I would love to hear your thoughts. Big thanks to http://www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com/ - for all your great tips and deals. Laura - we'll have to have you back on the show. Perhaps we will follow you to the grocery store to see you in action! :)

The cable is now shut off..

2010-02-09T12:07:00.000-08:00

It's day two with no cable in the Kyle, Leslie, Ella and baby number two household. I'm not going to lie - yesterday was an adjustment. Let me start by saying - I know this sounds somewhat pathetic. No one really NEEDS TV - (which is something I shouldn't promote considering I am the co-host of a morning talk show) but, it's true. As a kid - I never had cable television. When I watched TV as a young girl - it was always on channel 29 watching either Sesame Street or Reading Rainbow. As a pre-teen/teen it was Full House, The Cosby Show - and yes, news. Other than the occasional Murder She Wrote or Days of our Lives (yes, I watched these with my mom) the television set wasn't on. I grew up as a very happy, active child with plenty of things to do besides watch TV. But then...I went to college - and everything changed. I was hooked to MTV, the Food Network all the great movies etc. Cable, I thought, was awesome!! And...the rest is history.

Last night was a big change for me. I got home in the afternoon, and didn't even know how to turn the television on! This is REALLY pathetic considering I work in TV - and told people for months how the digital conversion boxes work. So..I couldn't watch anything until my husband got home from work - just in time to watch The Bachelor. Kyle had a game last night, which meant it was just me, Ella and our 7 channels. One of which, was on one of my favorite shows - The Bachelor. Without DVR - I was almost at a loss for words! Every time Ella needed something - I had to miss my show! (and...she needed things A LOT!) I could no longer pause the TV - tend to her needs, and then get back to watching TV. It seemed I couldn't get enough done during commercial breaks! How did I function before this magnificent invention?

Then it hit me. I really don't need TV - I was being a bit pathetic. I had to keep saying in my head the quote out of Dave Ramsey's Book: The Total Money Makeover. "Live like no one else now, so that you can live like no one else later."

It's tough - but it's true. I don't need cable, I don't need DVR. I am saving money - so in the long run I can live like no one else. I'll leave you with another quote I found from a new blog I stumbled upon today called, http://www.livingrichwithcoupons.com/

“The amount of money you have has nothing to do with what you earn. People earning a million dollars a year can have no money and people earning $35,000 a year can be quite well off. It’s not what you earn, it’s what you spend.” -Paul Clitheroe

Until next time... Leslie :)

Counting Calories?

2010-02-09T10:54:00.000-08:00

Leslie and I (Peggy) are always looking at how many calories we take in. We do this because we have so many great cooks and chefs making wonderful recipes that we just 'have to' try. We found a wonderful web-site that breaks things down and gives you a good count for your daily intake of food; http://www.calorieking.com/ ! If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight or simply eat better, you need to check out this web-site. Happy eating!

Starting a new budget!

2010-02-08T12:45:00.001-08:00

Kyle and I are starting a new budget - so we can pay off school loans! We are trying to cut our spending in half - (yes, this includes getting rid of cable - they are pulling the plug on that today!! Yikes!!))

Anyway, if you guys have any tips for us, that would be awesome. We're trying the "envelope" system - using only a certain amount of cash each month for variable spending. Ex, groceries, entertainment - etc. So far so good...but, it is only the 8th of the month! Good thing February is a short month!! I've been searching for websites with great deals/coupons etc. Of course I'm a fan of http://www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com/ - but do you guys know of any more?

I'll keep you updated on our progress! :) Leslie...

What Are Your Movies Of The Year?

2010-01-12T10:28:00.000-08:00

The Golden Globes are around the corner and the nominees are in - we want to know what your picks are? http://www.cinematical.com/

Baby Announcement

2010-01-04T10:47:00.001-08:00

This morning Leslie Means announced that she is expecting baby #2 - take a look at this clip!

New Year Resolutions

2009-12-30T09:20:00.000-08:00

So many people make a New Year resolution usually has quick and tangible results like; 'Losing weight' or 'eating right and exercising'. Sometimes it is 'Spending more time with family.' However, I would like to propose a different approach to the "New Year's Resolution" have you ever thought about asking whomever or whatever you believe what you NEED for the new year? This year (2009), mine was learning to wait. In 2010 I am going to Hope for Good things to come in life. These may seem rather simple and intangible but I see great lasting value in asking and seeking something outside of my regular realm of thinking. Think about it?

Holiday Get Together

2009-12-28T10:49:00.000-08:00

This year our church decided to have a family night out at the bowling ally after Christmas. It is amazing that I thought I could give advice when my high score is only 130 - a perfect game is 300! Anyhow, if you want to laugh at yourself and others, I highly recommend a night of bowling, it will make you happy!

How Happy Are You?

2009-12-21T10:48:00.000-08:00

This weekend I took some time to read a book called HAPPIER - the #1 class at Harvard. This book got me to ponder the thought 'what is keeping me from being happier?' I thought of a few things like; eating those things that make me feel sick afterward, worrying about things; instead of taking the time for my family and getting upset over meaningless problems. The one thing that I am going to start to do to be happier is write down five things a day that I am thankful for. This seems like a simple task but I can already see the benefit. The benefit for me is knowing that the 'One' thing that is bothering me is small in comparison to the many blessings in my life. I hope this gets you thinking.

Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer

2009-12-15T09:44:00.000-08:00

The story of the Rudolph the red nosed reindeer is an American classic that my family loves. I personally like it because it is a traditional, holiday television special, that brings me back to a simpiler time in life. What are some of your favorite television specials?

Bundle Up And Have Fun

2009-12-10T09:57:00.000-08:00

Yesterday it was seven degrees outside but the kids and I bundled up and took a sled ride. My oldest son, Austin, used his sled as a snow board, John plowed the longest trail on his belly and Matt, made a ramp to 'catch some air.' Then, we went home, had some hot chocolate and a nap. I would encourage you to get out, have a little fun in the snow, even if it is a little cold!

Funny Things People Do

2009-12-01T11:01:00.000-08:00

When I am 'out and about' in the community I enjoy observing people. I usually chuckle at myself and others because of the silly things we do.... such as;

1. Why do I feel rushed when writing my check or paying with a card at the check out line (on that little square they call a counter,) because I think I am holding up the line - even when no one is behind me.

2. Why do men hold a purse with two fingers, away from their body because they are afraid of what people might think? All the while they are letting the whole world know 'THEY ARE HOLDING A WOMAN'S PURSE.'

3. When my children were younger, I always would go around sniffing their behinds to see if their diaper is clean - since when was that socially acceptable?

These are just a few of the things I do and watch, that make me smile. Do you have things that make you chuckle, what are they?

Counting My Blessings...

2009-11-18T12:04:00.000-08:00

This isn't a tough one for me. This time of year - I am easily reminded of what I'm thankful for. Of course - (this won't come as a shock to any of you..) my baby Ella, my fantastic - PATIENT, sexy husband Kyle - my 3 older sisters (who make me laugh daily) and their families - my mom and dad who have always showed constant support and love - living close to family, our cat buddy, having two cars that work...(most of the time) food - (and wine) in our fridge, cable, internet, diet pepsi, bread, heat, ac...the list can really continue for a long time. I have to remind myself of all the truly fantastic things I have in my life...when things are getting tough. I hope this Holiday season - you can all stop and remind yourself of the wonderful things in your life!

Something To Be Thankful For

2009-11-17T11:15:00.000-08:00

I am thankful for family that loves me the way I am.

Children who smile and light up my day.

A husband who takes care of the mouse that is invading my house.

A friend who gives me a favorite treat they know I like.

For rolling bales of hay on a Nebraska hill.

For a beautiful sunrise on a clear morning.

I am thankful, I have things to be thankful for.....what you are thankful for?

Things I am Thankful For

2009-11-11T10:20:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving is a time of year that I like to ponder the things in my life I am thankful for. I am always thankful for my family and my friends and I SHOULD probably talk about them but let me tell you about my dog Ben. Yes, I have a dog - a two-year-old black lab that weighs 104 lbs. Ben is a friendly puppy in fact, he has been running down to the local grocery store to greet the customers. Thankfully, the kind owner of the store knows my family and returns our dog. I realize everyone's pet is special to them but my dog would warm your heart and give you something to be thankful for.

What are you thankful for? Peggy

Thanks Peggy!

2009-11-10T12:32:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to give a HUGE thanks to Peggy for surprising me this morning! If you missed the show - she gave me an early birthday present! First she surprised me with an autographed book from Mercer Mayer - my favorite children's book author! Then...a little later on in the show - she surprised me with a phone call from Mercer Mayer! I was thrilled! I have wonderful memories reading his books as a child - and continue to pass those memories onto my daughter! What a nice guy - to take time out of his day to talk to me! Thrilled! Plus - he gave me tips to help get my writing career started too. Thanks Peggy!! I am attaching the interview to this post - incase you missed it!

http://www.nebraska.tv/Global/category.asp?C=106636&nav=menu605_6

YouTube Video of the Week!

2009-11-06T07:08:00.000-08:00

Our YouTube Video of the Week! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGth7aSd0EM - we show a different video every week, so send us your ideas for next week!

Kearney's Hilltop Mall

2009-11-04T11:30:00.000-08:00

So this week is the 25 year anniversary for the Hilltop Mall in Kearney. I remember going to the Grand Opening to see Davy Jones. To my eight-year-old mind it seemed such an odd decision to place the new mall so far out of town in a field. The town has changed so much since then when it pretty much ended after Video Kingdom and Little Kings.

The mall figures prominently in my memories of growing up, from wandering aimlessly for hours as a teenager when we ran out of money for the arcade to looking for prom dresses. What memories does it bring back for everyone else?

Are homosexuals born gay?

2009-11-04T10:41:00.000-08:00

Alright. Today on Good Life we had a discussion about the possibility of the first Lesbian woman being voted into office as Mayor of Houston. (It's now going into a run off as neither City controller Annise Parker or former city attorney Gene Locke received 50% of the vote. The new election will be held next month..)

My thoughts on this...(if you watched the show you already know) vote for the person you think is the best candidate - regardless of sexual orientation, etc..etc. Peggy, however, said she would never vote for a homosexual individual. During our discussion after the show - this question was brought up. Are you born gay? Let me know what your thoughts are on this one!! Leslie...

Video of the Week Ideas?

2009-11-03T13:49:00.000-08:00

We're looking for suggestions for this weeks YouTube Video of the Week... anyone have any ideas? We've had laughing babies, cute kid clips, and an awesome Halloween costume - what else is out there?

Thanksgiving Treat!

2009-11-02T10:15:00.000-08:00

Now that Halloween 2009 is officially in the books, it's time to start thinking about Thanksgiving!

NTV's Good Life is giving you the chance to win a free turkey this year, all you have to do is share your favorite Thansgiving recipe or show us your best turkey gobble. You can find all the details at http://www.nebraska.tv/

Day in the life of a Mortician!!

2009-10-22T12:42:00.000-07:00

In High School - I was gone on the day my class took a tour of the local funeral home. I've been curious as to what goes on inside since that day. This week - my questions were answered.

This Tuesday on Good Life (10/27) my day in the life segment will feature a local mortician. This week we took our cameras to O'Brien/Straatmann Funeral Home in Kearney - and it was an adventure! Everyone was very kind - and laid back - (not the typical "Halloween" image you picture in your mind of a mortician!)

The funeral home was beautiful really - and very large. Even the "prep" room didn't make me cringe too badly! Steve and Gary answered ALL of my questions...(some which I can't share with you on Tuesday!) I was really pretty laid back about the whole thing....until they took me to the area where bodies are cremated!

I have to admit - that process made me a little weak in the knees. However - it's not as bad as I expected. You'll have to tune in on Tuesday for a full account of my adventure! I will show you the prep room - and the inside of the cremation area as well!

I do have to note - when asking the guys how they prepare dead bodies for a living, their response - "it's a calling." I was amazed at their honesty - and genuine care for each individual they care for - as well as their families. All in all - a very interesting day that I can't wait to share with all of you! Leslie...

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Is it time to start Potty Training?

2009-10-13T12:21:00.000-07:00

OK! If you watched last week - you heard me talking about my sweet Ella - and her little mishap in the tub! :) Of course, I know this will happen from time to time - but, I would like to limit the amount of times! So - I ask you all - is it time to potty train? Of course, I think my baby is the smartest 14 month old EVER - but, I might be a little bias. So - is it too early to start teaching her to use the potty? If not, what type should I buy? How should I do this? Geez - these babies need to come with instructions! Big thanks to a couple viewers who told me to use teething tablets to help Ella with her teeth! I will try them tonight! I look forward to hearing from you all!! Leslie...

Recipe Shout Out

2009-10-07T05:29:00.000-07:00

Do you or someone you know have a recipe for popcorn balls or some other nostalgic Halloween treat? Good Life would love to fearture your recipe on October 20th, just in time for the trick-or-treaters!

Weekend Get Together Ideas Needed

2009-10-06T10:18:00.000-07:00

This weekend I am having a group of girls ages 13-18 over my house for a get together. I thought we would do something in the kitchen. Do you have a recipe that is fun, quick and easy that 7-10 people can participate in.....I need ideas! Or do you have a fun activity idea that is about half hour to 45-minutes long?
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Yes - I do shop in other places!!

2009-10-05T12:38:00.000-07:00

Apparently I struck a nerve today on the show! I talked about how frustrated Walmart grocery shopping makes me!! (Too many people - trying to shop at the same time - not enough space!!) One viewer said I need to broaden my horizons a bit - and shop in other stores. Truth be told - I do. However, I have found walmart to have the cheapest items - when I have to buy a bunch! I would much rather shop at Target - but, they don't have any produce or meat! I enjoy the local grocery stores - and try to shop there when I can - but it gets expensive! www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com - helps me find great deals in local stores and I try to utilize them when I can. However, many times life gets too busy - and I would rather make one stop at Walmart!

On that note, what do you guys do? How do you make grocery shopping a little less painful? I need your tips!! Thanks - Leslie

2009-09-30T11:11:00.000-07:00

Hello....yes, this is my first blog. I am not quite sure how to do this but I do have a question. Do you have a dream that you would like to see fufilled? Music, theatre, modeling, seeing someone famous? I would like to help you realize that dream. let me know what it is at pmalzacher@nebraska.tv and I will do my level best to see if I can help. Obviously, I can't help everyone at once but I will try for the first five people who respond. Hoping to give you a piece of the good life...Peggy Malzacher

Baby Leashes!

2009-09-28T11:11:00.000-07:00

There was a time when I thought baby leashes (or - the more PC term would be Child Safety Harness) were awful! I mean really - you put your child on a leash people - thats horrible! However, having an almost 14 month old child - completely changes my opinion on this topic! Ella runs EVERYWHERE!! She no longer tolerates the shopping cart - and wants to run willy nilly throughout the stores! The other day, I put her down in Target thinking it would stop her from crying - which was a BIG MISTAKE! She instantly stopped crying - and instead began running! As I was chasing her, (smiling cautiously as other parents watched nearby) I kept thinking to myself, "I need a baby leash!!"

Yes - It goes against everything I used to believe in - but I think it is a necessary purchase! What do you think? Do you own a "baby leash?" What do you think when you see parents using them?

Eli Young Band and Made in Nebraska

2009-09-28T08:40:00.000-07:00

I saw the Eli Young band at U-N-L last Thursday. Aaron Watson opened and got the crowd ready. The "Honky Tonk" kid comes from Texas but plays in Lincoln quite a bit and has a following here. He played for almost an hour and a half and kept the students lively. The Eli Young Band followed it up with a good night. Although there were several technical difficulties, it was great to hear hits like "When it Rains" and my personal favorite, "Always the Love Songs". The Eli Young Band will be back in Lincoln in November when they open up for Jack Ingram and Gary Allan.

If you have a chance, check out the first annual Harvest Fest of Ale in Kearney. It's a great way to support local breweries and should be fun for all involved. It's awesome to celebrate things in our own backyard. ----Zach

2009-09-28T06:08:00.000-07:00

Convicted Dog Abuser Sentenced to Probation

2009-09-25T05:29:00.000-07:00

If you haven't heard about this story here is a brief update:

A judge sentenced Denise Withee to five years of probation for her role in the death of 23 dogs near Grand Island in July 2008. She was convicted in July 2009 on 3 counts of felony animal neglect and abandonment. Withee was also ordered to seek psychiatric care and is not allowed to own any dogs while on probation. If she violates her probation, she will spend 180 days in jail.

My thoughts on this one: this woman obviously has mental issues. Would jail help her in this situation? I love animals - and what she did (mental issues or not) is no excuse. However, I'm not sure jail time will give her the help she needs. I think the judge was correct in this situation. Obviously this is a heated debate among viewers, and we would love to know your opinions! Leslie...

Concert fun

2009-09-24T06:29:00.000-07:00

When the cold weather begins, it's kind of a sign the concert season is almost over :( But there are some shows left. On Tuesday night, rock group Tantric took to the stage at the Garage in Kearney. They put on a great show and performed all their hits. It was a step back for me as I last saw them when I was in high school. Lead singer Hugo shook my hand back then(almost ten years ago) and I then was able to talk to him again at the Garage show. Good to see them still performing and it's great to see national acts coming to Kearney!

Tonight as part of the homecoming festivities, U-N-L brings in the Eli Young band and Aaron Watson. I'm pumped for Eli Young, I love their song Love Songs. Let us know if you see the show and I'll also give a review later.

The Ketchup Monster!

2009-09-24T05:59:00.000-07:00

So...you all may know I like to talk about my baby girl (no longer a baby - almost 14 months) ALL the time. Well this time, I need your help! She has started to become a very picky eater. She would live off of whole milk, applesauce and bread if I let her. Last night I found out - she will eat her chicken - if I put a little bit of ketchup on it first. Now, tell me - am I creating a ketchup monster? Is it a bad idea to let her have ketchup? If you watch the show, you may know I am a HUGE fan of the delicious sugary/tomato substance. However, I know it's not the healthiest substance for an almost 14 month old. What should I do? Please let me know your tips!!

Blogs across the country!

2009-09-23T12:51:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to several blogs websites to get you started. Tell us about your blog - we would love to read it!!

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Kettle Corn!!

2009-09-23T12:02:00.000-07:00

We received two bags of kettle corn from Country Harvest Pumpkin Patch this morning. Very delicious - but, addictive!! When there's free food at NTV - we like to eat! I can hear crunching throughout the newsroom!!

Getting Started!

2009-09-23T06:26:00.000-07:00

NTV's Good Life wants to share our ideas of the show with you! We are starting a blog to find out what you like about Good Life! We want you to join us in this new adventure!