That’s right this Sunday! So that means this Saturday March 13th, before you go to bed set your clocks an hour EARLIER!!

The phrase “Spring forward, Fall back” helps me and others I’m sure remember!

In the Spring you spring forward with an extra hour

In the Fall you fall back leaving an hour behind

Kinda silly but once you hear it, it’s hard to forget!

There have been changes to Day Light Savings as recently as 2007, You can get more info on those changes and reasoning here-  http://geography.about.com/cs/daylightsavings/a/dst.htm

Did you know the idea of Day Light Savings goes back all the way to Benjamin Franklin! In 1784 he wrote an essay entitled “an Economical Project” and outlined his ideas, kind of interesting read. http://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/c.html

I’m soo ready for evening walks again!!!!

The competition between KC Great BBQ Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q has made National TV!!

This weekend The Travel Channel is in town to tape an upcoming episode on the KC BBQ War!!

YOU COULD BE ON TV!!!
Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q fans are being asked to show up Tomorrow February 27th from Noon-4 at the restaurants separate locations both on Brooklyn in Kansas City.
Then also to the final show down at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum on Sunday

To be apart of the show all you have to do it show up and eat! Read the article here for details.

Http://kansascity.bizjournals.com/kansascity/blog/2010/02/arthur_bryants_gates_will_face_off_for_the_travel_channels_barbecue_special.html

And in case you wondered, the local BBQ expert hosting the show will be making a few other stops at local favorites, including my personal fav Oklahoma Joes =)

Reading this article  might change how you feel about expiration dates!

http://www.slate.com/id/2244249?yahoo=y

Everyone has encountered that moment more than once…

Going for the milk or eggs and you notice the sell by date was 3 days ago! What about that steak you’ve been thawing for days.

If your anything like me, you wouldn’t eat it…. BUT my hubby would, he’s always been the type to eat or drink anything if it smells or looks ok regardlessof the “best By” or “Sell by” date. I used to think he was gross… maybe now I don’t.

How do you feel after reading the article?

Tomorrow February 2^nd, is Groundhog Day!!

For a $5 Admission you can see SPIKE the Kansas City Zoo’s Groundhog come out of his hole at 10:00am!

Legend says that if the Groundhog sees his shadow we’re in store for 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, spring’s a comin’ early!!

What do you think is in store for Kansas City’s weather during the next 6 weeks? Look back here tomorrow to find out what SPIKE thinks!

http://www.zandavisitor.com/newsarticle-2945-Spike_The_Hedge_Hog_Will_be_Master_Of_Ceremonies_for_Groundhog_Day_at_Kansas_City_Zoo

Haiti Needs Our Help!! 

Text HAITI to 90999 and automatically donate $10!

Call The Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS to donate or see what else you can do to help,  nothing is too small to give!

http://www.kmbc.com/news/22224609/detail.html

9 Properties Added This Week Alone!!

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Whether you are just browsing for a move next year or have to be out by this weekend, KCPA’s Advisors can answer your questions and help you narrow down your search before you even leave your computer.

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There are several things you can do with your left over’s that won’t have you eating Thanksgiving dinner all week!!
Whether you have a ton of Turkey or Mash Potatoes there’s always something you could do with it! Here are a few of my person favorites…

1. Mexican Style Enchilada’s with leftover Turkey: Simply buy a packet of Enchilada Seasoning and follow the directions on the back. Use your left-over Turkey instead of Chicken. I recommend layer all the ingredients in a pan for a super easy Enchilada casserole. So much easier then rolling each individual tortilla!!

2. Sheppard’s/Pot Pie: Simply buy a frozen Pie Crust, precook it for a few minutes, throw in some Turkey, green bean casserole, cooked veggies, stuffing, whatever you have. Pour gravy or it and Top with Mash Potatoes, bake until hot. Serve with extra gravy and a side of Cranberry sauce. So good!!

3. Easy Turkey Sandwich: Throw some Mayonnaise and cold Turkey on a roll… Perfect for a quick snack! (Zest it up with a drop of Cranberry sauce!)

4. Mash Potato Casserole: Brown 1lb ground beef, add a little chopped green peppers & onions, a can of corn if you like. Throw it together in pan and top with left over mash potatoes. Bake until hot. I recommend adding cheese the last few minutes of baking. Serve with Salsa or ketchup which ever taste you prefer!

So really in my opinion, pretty much anything you can make with Chicken you can make with leftover Turkey. Be creative and experiment with it! Other idea’s to try with leftover Turkey are things like Turkey Chili, Turkey Noodle Soup, Turkey Tacos, Burritos, Nacho’s, the list is endless!!!

Sides are important to!! Try some Fried Potato Pancakes with left over Mash potatoes or sweet potatoes! Cranberry Salsa is yummy and easy to make! Sweet potatoes wantons are delish as well!!

It doesn’t matter if you spent all day cooking it or if you were sent home with it; don’t let it go to waste!
It’s important we all save money whether you live in an Apartment or your dream house!

For more ideas from a real cook check out Rachel Ray’s website, it’s one of my favorites! http://www.rachaelray.com/food/collections/thanksgiving/index.php?cat=5

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and if you missed out on left over’s this time, be prepared at Christmas…..Show up with your own Tuber Wear, HA!

Let the Holiday Festivities begin!!
~Ginger
PS- It is OK to move in the winter!! Check out our website for the best Apartment deals in Kansas City! www.kcpremierapts.com

Almost all of the major Retailers have already come out with their Black Friday Ads.  Some chains such as K-Mart & Sears started offering Black Friday deals on Halloween and will offer extra discounts each Friday until Thanksgiving.

For the 3^rdyear in a row Wal-Mart will not release exact Black Friday deals until the day be before.  However they are offering hundreds of items on sale the entire month of November.  Wal-Mart also just announced they will be keeping stores across the nation open 24 hours a day throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. 

If you’re on a Budget like most of us are, be sure to check out your Thanksgiving Day News Paper Ad’s. Some stores are offering Night Owl Sales, sales that last the night of Thanksgiving only, while other stores are offering Power Hour Sales. 

You’d probably be surprised to find how many stores participate in some type of hourly Sale. So, go over the Ads and plan ahead! When you find an Ad offering a deal on what you are looking for, cut it out and take it with you!! Having that will help eliminate any confusion you may encounter due to a new or temporary Sales Associate.

Here are a few website you might find useful. They can you break down Black Friday Deals store by store.

http://bfads.net/

http://www.gottadeal.com/

http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/283/black-friday-comes-early-at-big-chain-stores/

Lastly, let’s all remember to be on our best behavior this Black Friday!  Keep in mind; you have no idea what the person next to you is dealing with, so play it safe, be kind and courteous to everyone!

HAPPY SHOPPING AND GOOD LUCK!!

 ~Ginger