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My Name Is Greg and I Have a Problem…

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:33:24 +0000

Full disclosure time. True Confession time. My name is Greg and I am a coupon clipper. I am the person you hate in the checkout line. I am the guy who has 17 coupons and insists the checker credit every one of them. Why else would I spend my time combing through the paper on [...]

Work Underway to Remodel West Park Plaza!

Jami Bond — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:21:09 +0000

Work has begun to remodel West Park Plaza! The mall is adding a new grocery store and an apartment building! Crews have demolished the old CVS behind Hastings to make way for a 90- unit apartment complex that’s expected to be complete early next year. The new additions mean Red Robin will be moving next [...]

Shoe Shopping Can Be Fun

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:55:52 +0000

I have laser focus when I shop. When we grocery shop, I make the list of the things we need, we plan our attack and shop and are out the door. No wasted time browsing. I think this is one reason why I am no fun to go clothes shopping for. I am the same way. [...]

The Tale Of a New Cell Phone Purchase

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:55:07 +0000

As a guy, I don’t mind shopping. In fact I love to go grocery shopping. I think it is the feeling of completion that I get after checking out. Knowing that I’ve created a list and completed a task. And in most cases, completed it under budget. Victory is mine! All that being said, shopping [...]

Billings Gas Prices Lowest in the Country!

Jami Bond — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:00:50 +0000

It probably doesn’t seem like it but Billings has the cheapest gas prices in the nation! According to the latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices, the Magic City has the nation’s lowest average price for gas at $3.33 a gallon! Nationwide, the average price of gasoline dropped 3 cents over the past two weeks giving [...]

It's Time for the Spring Home Improvement Show!

Jami Bond — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:04:07 +0000

Let’s all go! Where to? The Home Improvement Show! The 30th annual Spring Home Improvement Show is this weekend at the Montana Pavilion at the Expo Center at MetraPark! Over 650 exhibits spread over 100,000 square feet! This year’s show features 2 high definition home theatre rooms, 15 food vendors, cooking demos, a kids workshop, [...]

I Tried to Solve Greg's Chip Dilemma!

Jami Bond — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:01:27 +0000

Greg is on a mission! He is out to find the three new flavors of Lays Potato Chips but hasn’t had any luck so far. I was at Walmart in the Heights last week and saw a display of them and after hearing about his dilemma on the KBear morning Show today I thought I would stop by and pick some up for him as a surprise.

Just $10 Short…

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:07:58 +0000

Spent the day “junqueing” with my wife. We started at the Boys & Girls Clubs Flea Market and discovered two things: 1) There are an abundance of hidden treasures in the Magic City and 2) Bring cash next time (I stretched the $2 I had into a $5 purchase)….What a great fund raiser for one of my favorite places.

Gas Prices on the Rise Again!

Jami Bond — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:01:40 +0000

Have you noticed? Gas prices are inching up again! Just a few days ago we were paying $2.91 a gallon now it’s up to $2.99! The good news is that we are still below the national average of $3.39. Triple A reports that across the Treasure State prices average $3.00 a gallon but there are [...]

Slow Down While Shopping

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:26:27 +0000

Something I noticed yesterday while at both Albertsons and Walmart. Not sure if anyone else has this problem, so I thought I would share on my blog. Do you think the shopping aisles are too narrow in both stores? It is virtually impossible to get two carts down the same aisle, side by side. And ad

Chicken Wing Shortage Looming Before the Big Game!

Jami Bond — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:00:46 +0000

There may be a crisis looming for football fans! With less than 2 weeks to go before the big game, fans may find it harder to find their favorite football snack! That’s because there is a chicken wing shortage! The National Chicken Council says that the demand for wings is at an all-time high due [...]

A Wonderful Discovery!

Greg Tillotson — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:05:01 +0000

While wondering around downtown today I fell in love. Not with another woman, not with a puppy, but with a candy store! My wife and I were exploring downtown again today and came upon Brokel’s Chocolate store on 29th. Now I am sure that locals know all about this store, but for those of you [...]

Supersized Yams

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:33:36 +0000

Okay, I am going Seinfeld on you for a moment, but what's with the “one size fits all” cans of yams? We usually get fresh sweet potatoes for our Christmas meal. Being that we just moved and still are adjusting to the new place, my wife and I decided to take the easy way and get a can of yams

Such A Friendly Place

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:35:54 +0000

I have been in Billings a short time. But since my arrival, I have been astonished at how friendly people are here. Now, maybe the last place I lived (Juneau, Alaska) was the extreme opposite and I am just back in the land of normal people. But I don’t think that is the case. Since [...]

Debt Paid

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:53:51 +0000

One of the great debates in our family centered around, believe it or not – Fiestaware. These are colorful dishes that have become popular over the years. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, we were at my oldest sister’s house and she brought out a peacock colored blue plate. I remarked to my wife how much I [...]

The Best Gift Ever

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:59:53 +0000

My wife and I were furniture shopping last week for the new place, I think we hit every store from here to Laurel. While we did not find our new couch, we did purchase one of the most unique gift items ever…We walked into Conlin’s Furniture on 20th and found the perfect gift for my [...]

When Do Stores Open on Black Friday in Billings?

JP — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:00:59 +0000

It's coming, that time of year that Retailers love and the rest of us mostly despise. Black Friday!

Gas Prices are Finally Dropping Just in Time for Holiday Travel!

Jami Bond — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:00:03 +0000

We are finally seeing some relief at the pump here in Montana! Prices have dropped 27 cents over the last month! According to Triple A, the average price for a gallon of gasoline in the Treasure State is down to $3.51. We are still higher than the national average of $3.44 a gallon. Prices are [...]

Holiday Feast Costing More This Year!

Jami Bond — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:36:37 +0000

It's going to cost you a little more for that Thanksgiving feast this year! The price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.48, a 28-cent price increase from last year’s average of $49.20 according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Black Friday Beginning Even Earlier This Year!

Jami Bond — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:47:57 +0000

Black Friday is moving to Thursday! At least for the world’s largest retailer. Walmart is rolling out their Black Friday specials in three phases beginning at 8:00pm on Thanksgiving Day followed by its big electronics event at 10 p.m. and a weekend full of savings starting at 5 a.m. on Friday, November 23. The retailer’s [...]