Lifestyle

We did more online shopping than ever before in December, and that might mean stacks and stacks of cardboard boxes taking up space in the garage now. Get rid of the boxes and help some folks with this win-win idea. Just fill them up with things you were going to donate to charity anyway, and the boxes ship for free.

If you're looking for a pain-free way to achieve a financial goal this year, this will help. At the end of the year you'll have an extra $1500 to show for it.

It doesn't take long for the flu to work its way through the house or the office and knock people out, but if we eat certain foods we'll say healthy and and win the battle. Citrus and berries are good, and dark chocolate will give us a boost too.

It's not just Black-eyed Peas that are supposed to bring us good luck on New Year's Day. If you love to grill, throw a pork butt on the smoker too! What else should we eat to have a fantastic 2018? We've got the secrets.

Saturday, December 30th is National Bacon Day, and we'll give you some ideas about ways to celebrate right here in East Texas. As if you needed a nudge.

We've got Texas teams playing in bowl games this week, and more Texas cities are hosting bowl games too. We'll lay it out for ya, so it's a little easier to navigate from the couch.

December 26th is National Whiners Day, and it's not an excuse to moan about what we didn't get for Christmas or complain about a relative that got on our nerves over the weekend. Instead, there's one thing we can do to observe this important day.

If you need someone to watch the kids on New Year's Eve, book now before it's too late. And prepare yourself for cost! It's going to be about 20 percent higher than any other time of year.

If you don't really feel like cooking after unwrapping all of those Alexa devices and Fingerlings on Christmas morning, you'll have plenty of options for going out. Most of your favorite spots will be open on Christmas Eve, and there are several that will also be open on Christmas Day.

One East Texas doctor is very quietly having a huge impact on thousands of people several continents away, and recently performed a milestone 30-thousandth surgery aboard Africa's Mercy Ship. Those folks can see, thanks to him!

Toys break and technology gets outdated, so if you're looking to give someone an experience gift this Christmas, take a road trip that includes these awesome East Texas towns.

Several of the best places to work in 2018 are either based in Texas or have Texas locations, and if you're looking for a job we'll help connect you.