(NAPSI)—Shopping for the holidays is more expensive than ever. With Americans carrying more debt than ever before, many are expected to spend $18.5 billion using third-party buy now, pay later (BNPL) services for holiday purchases according to data firm Adobe Analytics.
Today’s shoppers want and need meaningful ways to save money without having to completely sit out the holiday season or being able to participate in the merriment of gift giving.
To help, here are six tips for saving on essentials that can let you put your hard-earned money toward thoughtful holiday gifts for friends and family:
Tip 1: Make a list and check it three times—Take the time before you start surfing the Internet or leave the house to jot down your gift ideas and keep an eye out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, which can help spread out the shopping and hit to your bank account. Continue reading
(NAPSI)—Behind every sip of Anheuser-Busch’s industry-leading beers is a farmer who worked hard to grow the high-quality rice, barley, corn, or hops inside that beer. This National Farmer’s Day, Anheuser-Busch is raising a toast to the more than 700 farmers across the country who make our beers possible.
For more than 165 years, Anheuser-Busch has been proudly connected with and committed to American farmers, many of whom it has worked with for generations. As the nation’s leading brewer and a major American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch is a significant purchaser of U.S. agricultural products, spending more than $700 million annually to source nearly all their ingredients from farmers across the United States. This includes 100% of the rice and corn and 99% of the barley in their iconic American beers. Continue reading
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LADY LAKE — The Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market is excited to announce its grand re-opening this fall. The market will be held every Tuesday starting Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex, located at 250 Rolling Acres Road. The opening day will feature live music by legendary blues guitarist Bobby Blackmon, performing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be in attendance, offering a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, breads, local honey, arts, crafts, and more.
“The Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market is a special place where the community comes together to enjoy fresh, local products,” said Market Organizer Jackie Schilling. “We’re thrilled to bring back this beloved event and look forward to welcoming both returning and new vendors.”
The market is accessible by car, golf cart, bicycle, motorized scooter, and wheelchair, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. Last year, the market welcomed more than 11,000 shoppers. This year, the market will feature special monthly events and themed shopping experiences.
The Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market continues to seek vendors throughout the season, with a focus on high-quality, handmade products. Small businesses specializing in food, art, crafts, and unique handmade items are encouraged to apply. Interested vendors can complete the application form on the Town’s website at www.ladylakefl.gov or email market@ladylake.org. The Town of Lady Lake also cautions vendors to beware of online scams. All payments should be made directly through official Town channels.
September 13, 1977 – August 31, 2024
William (Billy) Richard Berg of Eustis, FL passed away on August 31, 2024, at the age of 46. He was born on September 13, 1977, in Omaha, Nebraska and lived there until 1983 when his family moved to Longwood, Florida.
While attending Lake Mary High School, he enjoyed a 1993 summer experience in Europe with the German & Latin clubs. Billy was also very involved in the Chorus program and went on a summer trip to England before graduating in 1996. Billy attended Florida Southern College (FSC) in Lakeland and was active with the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and Student Government. He was the Senior Speaker at his FSC graduation ceremony on December 16, 2000, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Advertising Business.
Billy worked at Disney World during his college years. Upon graduating from FSC Billy started working for Walgreens and later managed a store just north of The Villages. When he left Walgreens, Billy wanted to remain in the area to stay connected with friends and the community. He began a new learning adventure working at Bill Bryan Chrysler (later to become Leesburg Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep) in various positions.
Billy was a servant leader. He was actively involved in Southeastern Guide Dogs (raised 2 puppies with one becoming a breeder); PartyLite consultant; Relay For Life; Georgefest in Eustis and the Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce where he was the Vice President. Billy’s vision of the annual Lady Lake Mac ‘n Cheese Festival was brought to life in 2022.
Billy’s infectious smile, continuous humor and unconditional kindness will be missed.
Inspired by the stupidity
By TomL
Trump calls Kamala Harris comrade Harris. He probably should not call people names but she cackles a lot, Cackling Harris. On the farm when you walk by the hen house and you hear a hen cackling you know she is about to lay an egg. Putin says she has an infectious laugh. As the left is trying to keep her from talking or cackling.Kamala has layed many political eggs, It is to bad she is not laying the kind of egg that we can feed the hungry, becuse they are on the increase BIG TIME! Enough with the humor. We are engulfed in a battle far worse than a war.
China is a Communist country, the far left is letting China take over in the name of Socialism,THEY ARE COMMUNIST! I thought it was in error, and was just a few of our government. China without a doubt is behind it. They have poisoned our country with phentenal and killed thousands of people with COVID virus and they sit silently by with a smurk. The worst thing about the people dieing from the virus, was their loved ones could not be by their side. Continue reading
09-07-2024 Highland Memorial Park/Hiers Baxley Patriot Day. Parade of Jeeps and Motorcycles and misc others. What a day, patriots held a parade to show respect to our warriors. Pictured is the 100 year old veteran Howard Mautner surrounded his biker veteran friends. You men are great for showing all veterns respect and we thank you for your service.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of Florida farmland through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. More than 386 acres of working agricultural land in Heart Bar Ranch in Osceola County is being preserved through a rural land protection easement for $2,600,000.
“Preserving an additional 386 acres of working farmland located within Heart Bar Ranch – a family farm that we worked with earlier this year to preserve over 3,000 acres of farmland – is yet another indicator that the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program is not only successful in its mission, but that generational farmers are eager now more than ever to participate in the program to help preserve important land in Florida,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “These rural land protection easements strengthen our food security though the protection of prime agricultural land, keep the protected property on the local tax rolls, and require every property owner to maintain the land and its natural resources according to state standards.”
The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program purchases the development rights to the agricultural properties through voluntary rural land protection easements, which prevent the future development of the land and allow agriculture operations to continue to contribute to Florida’s economy and the production of food, timber, and other resources vital to the prosperity of Florida.
Well my wife and I just celebrated 62nd years. I don’t deserve any of the credit. I’m the only guy I know that prayed for amnesty. Ha! Just kidding. We eloped, got in my 57 Chevy and ran to North Carolina. Got a phisical exam at an old building where a very old dOct er was, he looked at my ear checked my girlfriends (wife) heart three times, I wonder about him. Receive the paper work and went to the preacheers house. By the way we found out about the dOct or while asking a waitress at a diner. My wifes Father and Mother would not except us it would be years later I saw them and talked to them and the rest was history. He backed me up on several scarey ocasions. He died in my arms at age 90.
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I am very sad that State Senater Dennis Baxley is retiring from office. You can see his good bye message in this paper. He has been a special friend to me for many years. The good news is he will be home in Ocala where he has business interest and his family. We all love and respect him! Dennis let’s do some projects together?
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I have to thank Nick Navetta for running ads with us and when he heard they were going to cut the interest rates he called and we talked about what could happen an gave us some idea’s but made no recommendations just educated us on what the market could do! Thanks Nick, I am comfortable about our decisions thanks to you!
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