What’s Happening
The National Fishing Expo!
I was Kansas City over the weekend hanging out at the National Fishing Expo! Over the 3 days, fishing enthusiast from across the Midwest descended on North KC to take in over 70,000 square feet of exhibit space featuring vendors representing nearly every kind of freshwater fishing. Along with the cool products and boats were some of industry's best pros sharing their expertise and knowledge. I…
Winter Weather Is Coming!
Starting at 6 pm Tuesday night, Springfield and counties east and south will be under a Winter Weather Watch until 9 am Wednesday morning. Most of the southern part of Missouri can anticipate 4-8 inches of snow. This is the time to prepare! Get your car/truck ready. Top off your tank, make sure you have ab ice/snow scraper or brush. Put a bag of kitty litter in your car for traction, should you…
Expect Food Shortages This Summer!
Food shortages again can be expected this summer. Here are some of the items which will be more expensive and hard to find at times. Olive oil, Sunflower and Palm oils. These items are impacted by the Ukraine war and have impacted shortages across the globe. Canned goods including beer and pet foods will be in short supply because shortages of aluminum. Crops also have been affected with…
Can You Donate To Harmony House?
Donations needed for Harmony House! If you bring in any of these items to Starbucks at Cherry and Glenstone, you will get a free tall hot or iced coffee. This is a great chance to do something good and get something good in return! Here are some of the items needed: Paper Towels, Body towels, shampoo and conditioner, Trash bags, deodorant, hand soap, baby wash, tampons, eye liner, mascara,…
This is YOUR Weekend Planner!
Weekend Update for January 20-22 FRIDAY Ghost Tours at Pythian Castle 8 pm. Tours are limited. Ticket prices vary. Missouri Dairy Expo doors open at the Oasis at 10 am. Ticket prices vary. SATURDAY Eagle Day at Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse 9 am to 5 pm. Free for all 9 am- 5pm Saturday and Sunday 12-4:30 pm Fix it Fair at the Carnegie Branch Library. Noon until 4pm Give your household…
Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts Are Out!
Valentine's Day is next month! It's a holiday which you either love or hate. Lighten the holiday up with some fun conversation hearts. You can now fine "Friends" candy hearts on Springfield store shelves. These speciality "Friends" candies are fun and focus on 26 different tv show Friends references. The fun candies will feature quotable moments from the Friends characters played by Jennifer…
Voluntary Pot Roast Recall From Hy-Vee!
Heads up Hy-vee has a voluntary recall for a couple of different varieties of Hy-Vee pot roast meals. The reason? There is an undeclared wheat allergen which is not listed in the ingredients label. The recalled entrees were produced between Dec. 26, 2022, and Jan. 17, 2023. Here are the lot numbers : UPC 0075450243772 - ($5) Beef Pot Roast Dinner with Mashed Potatoes & Corn - 11.6 oz (327…
Latest Trend? Non Pasteurized Milk!
The hottest thing right now, is going to a local dairy farm and buying non pasteurized milk! What?? Buying milk in its natural state seems to be popular among milk lovers. The only problem is, it is NOT safe. The Centers for Disease Control say the "farm to table" milk could have harmful germs like E.Coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. Children will be most affected if the non pasteurized milk does…
Pineapple Whip is Open!
Today begins a 5 day Whip Solstice! Pineapple Solstice at Pineapple Whip is back for a few days before going back into hibernation. Enjoy your favorite summertime treat from the "Hula Girl" at the corner of Campbell and Walnut Lawn. (Next to Krispy Kreme) Enjoy cups, cones and even pints! PINTS of every flavor (excluding Watermelon and Chocolate) will be available while supplies last so you can…