It’s hard to believe that Christmas is only seven weeks away! Those wanting an early start on their Christmas shopping should visit Dallas Market Hall this weekend. Shoes, clothes, jewelry, and home decor are up for grabs at amazingly low prices during the annual sample sale.

According to the public relations manager at the Dallas Market Hall, “some retailers are slighting below wholesale and many at wholesale prices.” For example skirts that would normally retail for $100 in boutiques are going for just $40 during the sample sale.

Sunday is the last day of the sale. Doors are open from 11 a.m to 5 pm, and admission is free. For more info, go to DallasMarketCenter.com.

 

It’s a sad day for Texas and the military. I’ll never understand why some people think it’s a good idea to walk into a building and start shooting at innocent people. Never. It makes no sense at all. This man has received way too much publicity already for his heinous act, so I’m not going to further promote his cowardice. However, I will say that my prayers go out to the friends and families of those involved. May God’s peace and comfort rain down on them during this time of grief and confusion.

On a lighter note, Improv Anywhere has staged another spontaneous musical. This time it happened during lunch at the Trump Tower atrium in New York City. Check it out.

And for more info about how they did it, read the Improv Everywhere blog.

The term “a weekend away” may take on a different meaning in the near future. For most people, it’s a quick drive or flight out of town, but for guests of the Galactic Suite Space Resort, it will be a quick trip off the planet. During this 3-night “get away,” guests will travel around the world every 80 minutes and watch the sun rise 15 times a day. Slated to open in 2012, the trip will cost a measly $4.4 million, which includes an 8-week training course on a tropical island.

According to Galactic Suite Ltd’s CEO, Xavier Claramunt, “It’s very normal to think that your children, possibly within 15 years, could spend a weekend in space.”

The future space resort will house four guests and two astronaut-pilots approximately 280 miles in orbit above the earth. Travelers will depart on a Russian rocket from a spaceport built on a Caribbean island.

More than 200 people have already expressed interest, and a whopping 43 have already reserved a spot. Those are impressive numbers considering the price tag!

Galactic Suite isn’t the only company hoping to cash in on the emerging space travel industry. Virgin Galactic, owned by Virgin Airlines’ Richard Branson, plans to propel tourists into suborbital space from New Mexico where the world’s first spaceport is being built for commercial customers and fee-paying passengers. Since there’s no overnight stay on Virgin Galactic’s trip, the price is less costly: $200,000 per ride.

Book your seats now!

My Halloween in pictures…and here we go!

Darth Brooks ready for some Trunk or Treating

Princess Leanne Rimes and the country Stars Wars mobile

Yes, we mixed Star Wars with country music stars…it’s more fun that way!

The ships

After Trunk or Treat we headed to Verdun Manor with a group to find something a little more scary

Showing the creepy clowns how to get their groove on

No, we’re not scared!

Verdun Manor

Ahhh, we’re SOO scared!!

It was a fun evening entertaining the kids and then heading out with a great group of people to be entertained/scared. Halloween is awesome!

For the full photo album from tonight, click here.

The recession is reportedly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean people are ready to start spending quite yet. In honor of those who are still watching their wallets, I’m sharing some freebies to get you through the the weekend. It may just help to offset the cost of the candy and costumes you have to pick up for Halloween:

• Stop by your local Taco Bell store on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6 pm to midnight and pick up a Black Jack Taco for free.
• If you don’t have a costume yet, dress like a burrito, head to Chipotle, and they will give you a free burrito for dinner (Saturday, 6 pm – close)
• La Madeleine is offering a free pastry to customers who print out a coupon from their Web site. You can find the coupon here.
• Maggiano’s Little Italy wants you to have leftovers “Today & Tomorrow.” First, choose an entree from a special selection of items priced at $12.95 — then Maggiano’s will give you a second selection to take with you after your meal to enjoy as your dinner the next day. The promotion is available for dine-in only and is good through Nov. 25.
• All month long, with a minimum adult purchase of $6, two children can eat free at Boston Market. Kids must be present to eat free.
• Enjoy a free game of bowling at the Allen Bowl on Greenville Avenue in Allen, TX. The offer is good through the end of the year, though you will need to print out a coupon to receive your free game. You can get the coupon here.
• Not valid during the weekend, but it’s still a great deal: Posadas is offering a free nacho bar Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The nacho bar includes beans, meat, queso, lettuce, tomato, salsa and one sopapillia.