Erin Bishop
Tax Day Freebies You Can Take Advantage Of
Tax day is right around the corner and there are plenty of retailers who will be offering free stuff at the stores on this day. If you've been meaning to shred those old receipts, Office Depot will shred up to five pounds of paper and make 25 copies for free on tax day.
Adorable Easter Puppies [Video]
I know Easter was yesterday, but this is the cutest video you have to check out. You can watch these cute puppies interact with chicks on Easter.
Fun Facts About Easter Candy
Of course I've had my share of Easter candy all weekend and I finally feel sick from too much sugar. Every year, people spend roughly $2.1 billion on candy. In fact, five million marshmallow chicks are made daily in preparation for the holiday.
Mega Millions Winner In Kansas Claims Prize; Remains Anonymous
One of the three winners from the Mega Millions lottery has claimed her prize in Kansas but is choosing to remain anonymous. She is taking the cash option and after taxes she will receive $110.5 million. Not too bad for someone who plans on retiring.
Lawsuit Against Happy Meal Toys Dismissed
The group in California who wanted toys banned from happy meals at McDonald's just got their case removed by a judge. The group claimed McDonald's was violating laws and trying to lure kids in with toys by making them eat unhealthy meals.
Marine Who Slammed Obama On Facebook Might Be Dismissed
A marine who criticized President Obama on his personal Facebook page could be getting kicked out of the military. A military board has said he committed misconduct and have suggested he gets an other-than-honorable discharge, which means he would lose his benefits and not be allowed on base.
Cops Take $12,000 Tip Away From Waitress
One waitress was pretty excited to find a $12,000 tip on her table, but cops ended up taking it because they thought it was drug money. She was told the money would be hers if it wasn't claimed in 60 days then that changed to 90 days.
Is Wearing A Wedding Ring An Outdated Custom? [Poll]
According to a study, more men are opting out of wearing a wedding ring. Some say they don't value its symbolism and say they have no desire to wear them. One guy says everyone knows he's married so he doesn't think it's a big deal if he doesn't wear a ring.
Others argue that social customs still exist and that men and women should wear a wedding ring. What do you think? Is wearing a wedding ring
What’s Your Favorite Easter Candy? [Poll]
This year, consumers will spend $2 billion on Easter candy including chocolate eggs, jelly beans and other treats. My favorite ones are the Reese's peanut butter eggs so I plan on eating a lot of those this weekend. I'm not a huge fan of Peeps or jelly beans.
Do you spend a lot of money on Easter candy? What's your favorite? Take the poll after the jump.
Mom’s Diet For Seven-Year-Old Daughter Causes Controversy
One mom who put her seven-year-old daughter on a strict diet after being diagnosed clinically obese is being criticized for putting her young daughter on a diet. Her daughter was being attacked at school for being overweight, so the mom decided to put her on a strict diet and started writing about it in a blog.
Parents Want To Ban Ice Cream Truck From Playground
I loved it when the ice cream truck would come around in the summer, but others don't love it so much. A group of parents in New York want the ice cream truck banned from the playground because they don't want to fight with their kids over ice cream every day.
Basketball Turns Into Football In All Star Game [Video]
Check out this video from a high school Iowa conference basketball all star game. The team is getting ready to shoot, but decides to go into football formation. You won't believe what happens, so check it out after the jump.