Annual Shop with a Cop event starts bright and Early in the Upper Valley
Not everyone had the ability to sleep in Saturday December 9th, as a parade of lights went down Main Street in Rexburg, where they had breakfast at…
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50 coldest cities in America on Christmas
Stacker consulted data from the Climate at a Glance database to uncover which U.S. cities have endured some of the chilliest…
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The European towns and cities that are magical at Christmas
By Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Nowhere does festive charm quite like mainland Europe. With its chilly weather and gothic sensibilities, the…
Continue Reading Americans ramp up holiday spending plans even as they give the economy low marks
Many Americans tell pollsters they are not happy with the state of the US economy. And yet Americans simultaneously say they plan to ramp up their…
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Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for…
Continue Reading Pizza Hut is gifting deliveristas of all types free pizza this holiday season
Delivery drivers work hard during the holiday…
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Tips for a healthy holiday season
‘Tis the season to enjoy some sweet holiday treats, but doctors are encouraging us to be mindful as we…
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Toy drive to assist Parents as Teachers participants
Toy donations will be accepted until Dec. 20.…
Continue Reading Brenda Lee makes history with Christmas classic ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear this classic song is bringing overdue acknowledgement to a…
Continue Reading Treat your elf to a stay in Santa Claus’ cabin this Christmas season
By Emmy Abbassi, CNN (CNN) — Each year, millions of families wait for Santa Claus to visit their homes but now, you can visit his. Airbnb is…
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No shortage of Christmas trees this year, but don’t expect any red-tag deals
With Thanksgiving out of the way, the hunt for a Christmas tree is on for plenty of families wanting to snag the perfect Fraser fir or pine for their…
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AAA tips to safely transport a Christmas tree
Here are some of AAA’s tips to keep your tree in great shape and protect other…
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Investigations ongoing for online Christmas tree scam
The Better Business Bureau with the state of Idaho is investigating Adjustable Trees for scamming shoppers online who are buying Christmas trees with…
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Hailey Whitters, Runaway June to perform at tree lighting celebration
The event is set to take place on Dec. 1 to kick off the festive season in…
Continue Reading All kids want for Christmas this year … Robux and gaming subscriptions
Nicole Randol — a Missouri-based mother of two boys, ages 6 and 10 — recently posted a message on a popular Facebook parenting group about Robux,…
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Idaho Falls Salvation Army starts Red Kettle Season
The Idaho Falls Salvation Army is running its annual Red Kettle…
Continue Reading From turtle doves to lords-a-leaping, the price of the ‘12 Days of Christmas’ just hit a record high
Your True Love’s lavish — and stunningly bird-laden — holiday gift-giving ritual is more expensive than ever…
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Celebrating 30 years of Shop With A Cop in Bonneville County
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Shop With a Cop event in Bonneville…
Continue Reading It’s holiday season. For some, it will mean pink slips
Layoffs are never welcome news to employees. But they bring an extra bite when they are carried out during the holiday…
Continue Reading First lady Jill Biden unveils White House holiday decorations
Complete with 98 Christmas trees, 72 wreaths and 2.8 miles of ribbon, the White House has been transformed into a classic winter wonderland for the…
Continue Reading Shopping feels like an addiction around the holidays for a reason. Experts explain why
’Tis the season of sales and shopping — but are you confident you’ll be able to stop when you have…
Continue Reading Energized shoppers break one-day holiday sales record
Whether they jostled through brick-and-mortar stores or toggled between tabs and virtual carts, holiday shoppers were eager to participate in Black…
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Idaho Capitol Christmas tree lighting takes place Nov. 30
Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite all Idahoans to celebrate the holiday season at the Idaho Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting on…
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The do’s and dont’s of sharing scraps with your pets on Thanksgiving
As we are gathering our Thanksgiving meal left overs, it’s tempting share them with our four legged…
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Community rallies around each other for Turkey Day
Thanksgiving has finally arrived and everyone remembers all the reasons they have to be grateful, and for many Thursday that includes their…
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How to lower your holiday stress level
It can be easy to get overwhelmed during the holidays, which can make it harder to enjoy for some…
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ISP, local law enforcement gear up for Thanksgiving traffic
As part of this concerted effort, all travelers are urged to prioritize safety.…
Continue Reading Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade to be led by Alabama HBCU marching band
By Rikki Klaus, CNN (CNN) — Alabama A&M University’s Marching Maroon and White Band will kick off the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2023
Thanksgiving Day has looked different in recent…
Continue Reading How watching football became a Thanksgiving tradition
Thanksgiving, for many in the US, usually means a few things: food, family… and…
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Lions Club to host yearly Thanksgiving dinner in St. Anthony
The St. Anthony and Ashton Lions Club is inviting everyone to be their guest this year for Thanksgiving. Every year the two chapters of the Lions…
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Nearly 314,000 Idahoans will take Thanksgiving trip
In a fitting reflection of the holiday, the roads and airports will be pretty stuffed over Thanksgiving…
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The history of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade: 5 facts you may not know
As far as holiday traditions go, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is about as essential to the cozy November holiday as turkey and…
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How to support small businesses this holiday season
To help people shop small more intentionally, Next Insurance compiled simple tips you can take to support small businesses this holiday…
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‘Tis the season for home security: things you should do before holiday travel
Holiday vacations are more enjoyable when you’ve taken precautions to secure your home while you’re away.…
Continue Reading Lowe’s, Best Buy and Kohl’s predict a weak holiday
Shoppers will be splurging less this holiday than in past years, major retailers…
Continue Reading Why you ‘regress’ when you go home for the holidays — and how to avoid it
When Gloria Chavez was planning on going home for the holidays for the first time since moving out as an 18-year-old, she found herself anxious at…
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Statehouse Christmas tree delivered
This tree will soon be decorated with thousands of…
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Local family to host 17th annual Christmas benefit concert
A very special Christmas concert is making its annual appearance in Pocatello Monday night, and it brings not only great music but the true meaning…
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Turkey prices are down, but Thanksgiving dinner could still cost a pretty penny in these metro areas
MoneyGeek analyzed the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner across 116 metro areas comparing 2023 prices at various national supermarkets to last…
Continue Reading Don’t serve disordered eating to your teens this holiday season
“I have a couple of spots for anyone who wants to lose 20 pounds by the holidays! No diets, exercise, or…
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Is it safe to drive after eating Thanksgiving turkey?
With the elevated number of cars on the road during the Thanksgiving holiday, Automoblog looked into whether the reported effects of turkey…
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Cooking up the ‘baste’ safety tips for your Thanksgiving Day meal
Some simple cooking mistakes may cause the biggest problems when it comes to cooking for the…
Continue Reading Thinking about bringing your significant other to Thanksgiving? Here’s what to consider
Turkey is the centerpiece of almost every Thanksgiving feast, but when there’s someone new at the dinner table, most eyes fall on that…
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Law enforcement agencies gear up for Thanksgiving traffic
Law enforcement agencies across Idaho are uniting to address the anticipated surge in holiday travel during Thanksgiving…
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Christmas tree permits available in East Idaho Â
You can harvest one tree per family from BLM-managed public lands in southeastern…
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Idaho Falls annual tree lighting Saturday
Kick off the holidays in Downtown Idaho Falls at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov.…
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BYU-Idaho’s campus Christmas tree lighting
The holiday season is opening with tree lighting ceremonies across eastern Idaho and students at a local university are planning one Thursday…
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“Give The Cops A Bird” fundraiser extended to end of the month
The Pocatello Police Department said the annual Give The Cops A Bird fundraiser is being extended until the end of the…
Continue Reading Report: High energy prices lead to increase in Thanksgiving cost for third year
Before we prep up the stoves and ovens for Thanksgiving food, we first need to prep our…
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Coping with dementia during the holiday season
The holidays are fast approaching, but for families coping with alzheimer’s the holidays can be bittersweet or even…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Idaho Falls
Christmas is still more than a month away, but the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department has spent months wrapping city trees with Christmas…
Continue Reading Thanksgiving dinner will be less expensive this year. You can thank turkeys (and cooling inflation)
Going for seconds this Thanksgiving won’t be so painful – for your…
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2023 City of Chubbuck Christmas Lighting contest dates announced
If you have the most festive house on the block (or the most festive block in the city), the City of Chubbuck would like to…
Continue Reading Thanksgiving travel predicted to be busy on the roads and record-setting in the skies
By Gregory Wallace and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — This Thanksgiving travel period is expected to be the busiest in several years and a record-setter…
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ISU Festival of Trees kicks off the holiday season
Later this week, a Christmas tree tradition will also continue in…
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2023 Festival of Trees set to shine Nov. 13-17
This year’s theme is A Country Christmas.…
Continue Reading The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2023
There’s nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in…
Continue Reading Seasonal affective disorder doesn’t mean you have to be SAD. Here are 6 ways to fight the blues
Some people might have looked forward to the extra hour of sleep after Daylight Saving Time ended recently, but for millions of people, the shorter…
Continue Reading Statehouse Christmas tree to be cut Nov. 20
The official Idaho Capitol Christmas Tree will be cut on Nov. 20 from in front of the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) building at 650 W State Street in…
Continue Reading What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights
More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of…
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2023's top Thanksgiving Day parades: Everything you need to know
Way.com gives you the details on this year’s most popular Thanksgiving Day parades—how to get there, what you can expect to see, and how you can…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed on Veterans Day 2023
Veterans Day honors active and former US service members. Usually, the federal holiday is celebrated on November…
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Veterans Day events and freebies
Below are events and freebies in honor of Veterans…
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Salvation Army sees high demand for Thanksgiving meals
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Salvation Army in Idaho Falls is seeing high demand for Thanksgiving…
Continue Reading If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, you need to start prepping today
I always think of Thanksgiving as the Super Bowl of food…
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Christmas tree permits are available for purchase
The Forest sold 7,957 permits, in which 2,696 were from online…
Continue Reading You can rent Martha Stewart’s farm guesthouse for a pre-Thanksgiving stay – for just $11.23
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving is closing in. For some people, the holiday piles on the pressure to nail it in the hospitality…
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Costumes shine in Gate City
Some people go all out when it comes to Halloween, and we were able to see some of those efforts at the Historic Downtown Pocatello event this…
Continue Reading Turkey prices have dropped by a lot as Thanksgiving planning ramps up
Something wild has happened with turkey prices that’s going to make the cost of cooking the Thanksgiving meal more palatable to families on a tight…
Continue Reading Here’s what this year’s Starbucks holiday cups look like
For fervent fans of Starbucks, the holidays officially kick off this week with the arrival of its seasonal…
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Getting into the Halloween spirit
Local News 8 and Eyewitness News 3Â loves to celebrate Halloween just as much as…
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Keeping trick-or-treaters safe on Halloween
The spirit of Halloween is alive and well in many of our…
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Christmas tree permits available at southwest Idaho BLM offices Nov. 15-Dec. 24
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing Christmas tree permits Nov. 15-Dec. 24.…
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No trick, all treat: Gas prices fall to lowest since March
The national average has fallen 38 cents in the last month, projected to continue…
Continue Reading America is falling out of love with candy corn, in 2 charts
Americans can’t get enough of Halloween…
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Historic Downtown Pocatello trick-or-treat event on Oct. 31
If you are looking for a fun Halloween event, Historic Downtown Pocatello Trick-or-Treat will take place on Halloween from 3:00-5:30…
Continue Reading The stakes are high for Hershey this Halloween weekend
Last year, customers did their Halloween shopping early. But this year, they’re taking their…
Continue Reading ‘Tombstone tourists’ find the beauty and joy in cemetery visits
Until she left for college, film historian Karie Bible spent almost her entire childhood living next to a…
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Shoppers starting to get stressed as holiday season approaches
The holiday season is right around the corner, and shoppers are getting anxious about what that may mean for the pocketbook.…
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Keep Halloween fun and safe for kids
With Halloween a few days away, it’s a good time to think about holiday…
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Christmas at Hemming Village: A Joyous Celebration of the Season
Christmas at Hemming Village” is designed to offer something for everyone in the community.…
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Highest-grossing movies released on Halloween weekend
Casino Bonus Canada compiled a ranking of the highest-grossing movies on Halloween weekend since 1980 using data from The…
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Scare up some Halloween savings with these money-saving tips
MoneyGeek analyzed Halloween candy, costume, and decor prices from 2021 and 2022 to understand how much more expensive everybody’s favorite spooky…
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Zoo Boo returns Saturday
If you are looking for a howling good time this Halloween, Zoo Boo is sure to…
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Crawloween coming back to Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday
Idaho Falls Downtown Development is calling all boos and ghouls to crawl through your local haunts in Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday, Oct, 28 from…
Continue Reading Halloween portraits on the New York City subway are a ‘fantastical ride’
Fluorescent lighting, dark tunnels, scurrying rats and questionable dripping: New York City’s subway stations could serve as a spooky backdrop on…
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What inflation has done to the cost of Halloween
Stacker used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and industry reports to analyze how inflation has changed the game for…
Continue Reading Special needs Trunk or Treat set Saturday
The event is free, but tickets are required for each family.…
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AAA shares reminders for safe celebrations and trick-or-treating
Halloween is just around the corner, and AAA is reminding drivers and trick-or-treaters to celebrate the spooky season with safety top of…
Continue Reading This year’s most popular (and relevant) Halloween costumes
It’s that time of year again, when all things spooky come out to…
Continue Reading How toy and game companies are winning back their grown-up former customers
By Elisabeth Buchwald New York (CNN) — I was on vacation and hanging out quietly in the hotel room with my friend when, out of nowhere, she…
Continue Reading After a summer of Barbenheimer and Beyoncé, can US consumers still afford the holiday season?
Ballpark attendance boomed this summer, Barbenheimer revived the box office and a Renaissance of live performances brought concerts into new…
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Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday
The City of Ammon’s Annual Pumpkin Walk will kick off…
Continue Reading As the holidays approach, shoppers are in a mood to spend – on their homes and themselves
Spending on the holiday season is expected to rebound to – and even surpass – pre-pandemic levels this year for the first…
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Forgotten charms: 15 old-school Halloween traditions that are no longer practiced
Stacker put together a list of Halloween traditions that are no longer practiced, using historical documents, news sources, and academic…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Americans celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day on the second Monday of October each…
Continue Reading How Indigenous Peoples’ Day came about and why it matters today
For centuries, the US celebrated Christopher Columbus as the intrepid explorer who discovered the Americas — a symbol of the American ideals of…
Continue Reading Record online discounts are coming this holiday season
By Matt Egan, CNN Business New York (CNN Business) — Online shoppers will be offered record-setting discounts this holiday season as retailers…
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Fall equinox: Why the first day of fall isn’t as equal as you might think
Twice a year, the sun doesn’t play favorites. Everyone on Earth is seemingly on equal status – at least when it comes to the amount of light and…
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