Monday, December 24, 2012
Mendota Heights Patch is keeping an eye out to see where Santa Claus is in the world during his Christmas journey, thanks to the NORAD Santa Tracker.
Follow Mendota Heights Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter Santa and his elves are working hard on the final preparations for his Christmas Eve flight around the world. And there's no doubt little boys and girls have started counting down the days until they can raid their stockings Christmas morning. If you're wondering when Santa will make his to your Mendota Heights home, you can track his whereabouts right here on Patch when the official NORAD Santa Tracker launches. Track Santa? Oh. Most definitely, yes. NORAD, or the North American Aerospace Defense Command, is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
How can a person eat healthy during the holidays? We don't know either. That's why we invited some experts for you to ask.
With the holiday season in full swing, eating healthy may seem impossible. With that in mind, for two days at Patch, we have five pros who will answer your questions and offer some advice about avoiding gastric-gluttony during the holidays. This week, our pros are: On Tuesday, Dec. 11, and Wednesday, Dec. 12, our experts will take questions from Patch users about healthy eating during the holidays. So go ahead and ask away! Leave your questions in the comments area below and they’ll check back regularly through Wednesday to answer your questions. Editor's note: The contents of this post and comments are for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Whether you're looking for a tablet, eReader or smartphone, there are seemingly unlimited options this holiday season.
Techies will love the almost unlimited options available this holiday season. From affordable tablets to eReaders to the newest cell phones, there is sure to be winner on this year’s list of the hottest in all things techie. Small tablets are becoming a major selling point as consumers look for options packed in smaller packages. Apple has dominated the larger tablet industry with its iPad—not to mention the iPad 4 which was released Nov. 2 with a starting price of $499. But competition is heating up in the smaller tablet market, with four worthy competitors vying for market share. Gaming systems are continually being updated and reconfigured. If there’s a gamer on your list, maybe a new system is high on their list. eReaders are …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Techies will love the almost unlimited options available this holiday season. With so much to choose from, Patch is here to help.
Techies will love the almost unlimited options available this holiday season. From affordable tablets to the newest cell phones, there's sure to be winner on this year’s list of the hottest in all things techie. Small tablets are becoming a major selling point as consumers look for options packed in smaller packages. Apple has dominated the larger tablet industry with its iPad, and the iPad 4 will be released Nov. 2 with a starting price of $499. But competition is heating up in the smaller tablet market, with four worthy competitors vying for market share. Gaming systems are continually being updated and reconfigured. If there’s a gamer on your list, maybe a new system is high on their list. eReaders are turning paperback enthusiasts into…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Check out Mendota Heights' weather through the week or find out how it’s looking in major cities.
Mendota Heights has good weather in store for the Thanksgiving holiday, whether you're flying out or staying here. The National Weather Service is forecasting sunny weather for most of the week. Travelers on Wednesday should be able to enjoy a high of 61degrees before they leave. Those staying in town for the holiday will see temperatures reach 56 degrees on turkey day. Forecasters expect it to get colder after Thanksgiving. Black Friday shoppers should bundle up against lows that are supposed to dip to 22 degrees Thanksgiving night, with a chance of flurries. Highs should drop to 30 degrees on Friday and stay around there Saturday. The National Weather Service is also predicting the following weather for major cities:
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our newsletter We’re launching our annual Deck the House Contest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in America—the best “decked” house in the country—the one home so spectacularly decorated that everyone in town jokes your holiday decorations could rival Rockefeller Center’s. If this sounds like your house, upload a photo or video of your home to our contest page from Nov. 26 to Dec. 16 (Check back here next Monday for a direct link to our contest page so you can enter). Only residents of Patch towns are eligible to enter. We’ll select 24 regional finalists, and from them, pick one grand prize winner. Patch will pay up to $500 of the utility bill for each finalist, …
These holiday leftovers can transform into next-week dishes
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our newsletter After Thanksgiving, Americans will throw out $282 million of uneaten turkey, according to estimates from the Natural Resources Defense Council. If you find yourself with a bounty of turkey or ham left on the table after your Thanksgiving feast, don’t just toss it. Instead, freeze the leftovers in freezer-safe plastic bags to be used later in recipes. Mark the bags with the dates and contents and then rest easy that you are not contributing to an overabundance filling our county’s landfills after a day of giving thanks. If you aren’t quite sure how to use that turkey or ham, head to the Internet. Start with the Food Network and Martha Stewart, but realize that a quick …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Make your guests feel special with these simple but effective tips
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for the newsletter Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and Christmas will be here before we know it. Families and friends will gather to share stories, memories, and an abundance of food. How can you fill these special occasions with personal touches? Whether you are planning and creating an extravagant holiday dinner or finding the best made-ahead deals from local grocery stores or restaurants, below are a few tips to personalize your holiday table. Martha Stewart has a cornucopia of ideas that will dress your Thanksgiving table. How do you set those hot dishes down without ruining your dining room table? Corkboard leaf trivets save the day. Painted glass votives and fall foliage …
Jeannemarie Beiseigel, PhD, RD
5:10 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Hi Heyitsme, I tend to agree - the holidays are about enjoying time with family & firends and they often involve unique, enjoyable, albeit less-than-healthy, food-related customs, traditions, and events. The trick is keeping holiday food indulgences to a few separate, memorable occasions scattered throughout the season and not a month (plus) string of over-the-top meal-to-meal excessiveness. So … more ›