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Unbelievably Weird Crap Found at the El Paso Savers Store

Lauren — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:13:42 +0000

If you’ve never been to Savers, you’re really missing out on some special deals. The concept of this thrift store isn’t much different than Goodwill. Each store dedicates a certain percentage of the proceeds to a local non-profit organization. Locally, Savers stores benefit Candlelighters of El Paso. The store thrives on various donations, which they resell to the public, so it’s crucial to the store that people donation quality items. Obviously some El Pasoans didn’t get the memo. You won’t believe the ridiculous junk I found on my last trip to Savers.

El Paso Chicks Fighting Over Soulja Boy! Really? [VIDEO]

Intern Emily — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:25:38 +0000

If you don’t know or care who Soulja Boy is, it’s okay! This video has Chi-Chis and Chicks! I stumbled upon this video on Facebook and thought it was hilarious! Why would people wait in line to see Soulja Boy, much less fight while waiting. REALLY? This guy hasn’t had a “hit” in years or [...]

Shopping Pranksters Are Back! [VIDEO]

Teresa Provencio — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:23:12 +0000

The guys who make fake lists and go around to stores on Black Friday asking for ridiculous items are back!The items they come up with are so obviously fake, but the store workers don’t have a clue. They try to be helpful…

My First Black Friday Experience Involved Tasers!

Intern Emily — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:08:21 +0000

Black Friday, you either hate it or love it. Sometime in between the angry Walmart shoppers and standing outside of Best Buy for 2 hours, I realized I hate it.

I am still kicking myself for agreeing to go with my boyfriend and his cousins to the Doorbuster deals at Walmart on Thanksgiving evening. I already hate shopping as it is

What Was Your Best Gift? Or Your Worst Shopping Story … Whichever …

Dubba G — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:00:18 +0000

I was asking for these stories yesterday, just reminding you all that I’m still looking!! Let me know what your coolest, most extravagant, bestest present was this year! Tell me whatcha’ got via email (ggarza@klaq.com) or put it in the comments below. Even better, send a picture if you can!!!!!!! I’ll pick the best 4 or [...]

Did Your Christmas Rock??

Dubba G — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:19:11 +0000

Sooooo … how’d ya do?? I had a great Christmas. I got a new ring, a kick ass Beatles picture and a lot of other things! Was Santa good to you?? Send me an email … ggarza@klaq.com … with your best gift and/or best gift story! I’ll pick out a few of the best ones and [...]

Shopping For Idiots – Teresa's Aww! Of The Day [VIDEO]

Teresa Provencio — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:38:14 +0000

Greg Benson and Ryan Smith came up with a prank to play on Target store workers. They wrote a list of silly items that don’t exist. Then they traded lists without looking at them, went to Target, and asked the employees to help find the items. Some of the things they asked for: Fish poison, pre-made toast, leg [...]

Black Friday Roundup – Survival Guides, Tips, Gift Ideas and More

Townsquare Media — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:25:30 +0000

Matthew Staver, Getty / Spencer Platt, Getty Images / Pamela, Etsy Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year, and thanks to even earlier hours leaking into our Thanksgiving time, the stress will last more than a day. In order to make your whole experience a little less crazed, we've brought [...]

Christmas Gifts … Cheap!!

Dubba G — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:24:00 +0000

Friday, it begins (… shudder …) the Christmas gift buying. Black Friday is typically the beginning of the Christmas gift buying season and it’s almost here. In fact, I’ll be helping to kick it all off EARRRRRRLY Friday morning at Cielo Vista Mall! Join me out there starting at 5am for HUGE savings, free KLAQ goodies [...]

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:28:00 +0000

Savvy buyers know Black Friday can be one of the best days of the year to find terrific bargains, but not all items are such great deals. In order to better your experience on that infamous shopping day, here are some things you may want to avoid purchasing, along with when you may be able to score the best deals on them.

Christmas Gadgets: Beyond The iPad

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:36:45 +0000

Consumer electronics are increasingly popular gifts. This Christmas, you have lots of options–not just the iPad or Xbox 360 Kinect hands-free console controller. Here we take you through some other gadgets that may be high on your loved-ones’ wish lists. Ultimate Ears 350 You can use these noise-isolating earphones from Logitech with iPods, portable music [...]