6 Ugly Christmas Sweaters That May Be Inappropriate
Some of these may be in bad taste, or you may even think they're inappropriate. Most will find a little holiday humor. Whatever you think about the content, I think we can all agree, these are some...
View Article9 of Billings' Favorite Frozen Treats
With temperatures expected to get into the 90's next weekend, here are 9 frozen treats you can enjoy during summer in Montana. Continue reading…
View ArticleSave Christmas And Your Money By Adopting A Puppy Locally
Paul weighs in on outrageous puppy prices and a simple suggestion before you go puppy shopping for Christmas this year. Continue reading…
View ArticleCooking For One: Are Meal Deliveries Worth It?
Today's topic is "cooking for one." Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy is a Gallon of Gas So Much to Start With?
Let's look at all the other things that come in gallon jugs that you can buy cheaper. Continue reading…
View ArticleMost Billings Businesses Have Them. I Don't Like Them.
I hate it, but I get it. It's hard to find employees these days. Continue reading…
View ArticleThere’s an App For That: Times Are Changing
So do you folks get apps for everything? I don't, at least when it comes to buying things. But, they're everywhere. We are currently running a cash contest where you have to load the code word on the...
View ArticleHonestly, Amazon Prime is Worth it Just to Order This Item to My Billings Home
Instead of adding some rarely bought items to my grocery list, I just sit down at my laptop, and with a couple of clicks, my much-needed item is on its way. And it won't be forgotten on my next visit...
View ArticlePaul Reflects on Paving Over Billings West End Land
I couldn't help thinking about what we are doing to the most fertile land in the valley. Taking all of that prime farm and cropland out of production, covering it with pavement and growing commerce....
View ArticleYou Won’t Guess Which Two Businesses Paul is Absolutely in Love With
Can you recall the greatest, largest, or most fantastically amazing store or business you have ever been in? For me, it happened twice while I was in Boise for Jake's wedding. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat Do You Buy a Guy Who Has ‘Everything’? Mark’s Bachelor Buying Guide
"Mark, you are IMPOSSIBLE to buy gifts for because you already have everything," says everybody in my life. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow to Have the Best Day in Billings, Visiting or Stay-Cationing
How to Have the Best Day in Billings, Whether You're Visiting or Stay-Cationing Continue reading…
View ArticleAnother Valentine’s Day in The Books
It didn't really ever dawn on me what kind of gifts people give each other on Valentine's Day until this year. Continue reading…
View ArticleSpring Is Blooming In The Magic City And So Is Small Business
As we emerge from what was most defiantly a long stressful year for most of us, we shouldn't forget that as hard as it was on us, it was devastating for many small businesses' not only in our community...
View ArticleNo One Wears a Watch Anymore, and Where Are All the Clocks?
There aren't many watch repair shops in Billings and not many places that have huge display cases with watches in them. Everyone used to have watches. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Businesses Now Open, Coming Soon to Billings
If you've not been out to explore the Magic City recently, you may have missed some new businesses that have recently opened, including a garden center with a coffee shop, and a grill with gourmet...
View ArticleA Few Things That Mean You’re Dressing Like A Montanan
As I've gotten older, I've gotten better at reading people. And I would be willing to bet that I can pick out who is from here and who is not. Continue reading…
View ArticleGrocery Shopping in Billings is Interesting with Impulse Shopper
Those four bags of jerky and a couple of other things tossed into my cart came to a total of over $250.00. Continue reading…
View ArticleIs Something Exciting Coming to This Lot in Downtown Billings?
Over the past month, we've been watching crews prepare a vacant lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Billings, and hoped it would be something fun opening soon Continue reading…
View ArticleCommunity Support is Humbling, Dog House Parade Success!
The Dog House Parade and Gala are wrapped up. It was a huge success. I'll tell you what I, personally, enjoy about these types of events. It's talking to the folks who listen to the radio station. Most...
View ArticleLOOK: New Billings Businesses Now Open, More Coming Soon
Construction is nearing completion on some new businesses in Billings, with several other properties already having their openings in the Magic City. Continue reading…
View ArticleBillings, Are You Big Into Self Check-Out at Stores Now?
How about something a little lighter today? Today we tackle self-check-out versus having a cashier ring up your stuff and having somebody else bag it up for you. I'm a self-checker-outter because I've...
View ArticleHey Billings, Remember Cash? Some of Us Still Use It to Pay
Part of the issue nowadays is that people younger than me pay for everything with a card. Debit card, credit card, and so on. Continue reading…
View Article'Buy Now, Pay Later' Shopping Mindset Screws You Over (Opinion)
They watch their country spend money they don't have so what do you expect them to think? We are failing them miserably. Continue reading…
View ArticleYou May Not Know This About a Breakfast Flakes Co-Host
Fewer and fewer people are carrying cash these days. And I guess I understand. Some of you use your card to pay for everything with a card so you can track every single cent that you spend. And some of...
View ArticleBillings Kids Aren’t Familiar With This Shopping Concept
I've had conversations with young people lately about a concept that they just can't seem to wrap their heads around. And that's partly because you don't see or hear it advertised. It was called...
View ArticleWill Billings Heights Support More Places for Grub in the Future?
Combined with the new interstate exchanges now, you'd think it would be good to draw the customers in, instead of having to go to the Shiloh or King Avenue exchange on the opposite end of town. We'll...
View Article3 Modern-Day Concepts Mark Missed the Mark On
My biggest miss was Amazon. Continue reading…
View ArticleBillings, Do You Have Collectibles and Do You Know How Much They’re Worth?
I'm like the rest of you, we would all like to hit a home run on something but those stories are few and far between. So we'll all just keep our junk and let somebody else find out someday. Continue...
View ArticleAn Old-School Montana Guy Walks Into an Albertsons…
Mark saw on this week's flyer for wine drinkers, you'll get 25% off if you buy six bottles. We need a deal like that for a light beer. The more you buy, the more you save. Continue reading…
View ArticleStretching Your Dollar in Billings and Saving Your Budget
I know when I have problems with things I look in the mirror, that's where it started. I need to fix it. Continue reading…
View ArticleToy Treasures on Montana’s Stuff For Sale Facebook Pages
People selling cheap, old toys could actually make a great investment. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana, What Do You Think About Teens Getting New Online Payment Accounts?
In order to use the Venmo pay or debit card you have to have confidence that they are making wise purchase decisions. Continue reading…
View ArticleMark Wilson on Getting Bombarded With Advertisements in Billings
Quit sending me junk mail. I opened the mailbox yesterday, and it was full of flyers and catalogs. Hey Territory Ahead, the last shirt I bought from you was 10 years ago. you can bombard somebody else...
View ArticleHow Much Do You Spend on Fun Activities in Montana?
For many, you can't put a price on enjoying yourself. You're probably smarter doing it while you can anyway. There's an old saying that youth is wasted on the young. Isn't that the truth? Continue...
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