Why I Stay Up On the Latest CSI Episodes

Guest written by our friend Jan Chandler

CSI is a TV show that has taken the world by storm it seems. Everyone is trying to get a peak into the way a Crime Scene Investigation unit works by watching this hit series. Many just admire Horacio and his team members, but whatever the case it's a show that will have you hungry for the next episode.

Of course I watch this on HD which is a feature included in one of the plans that the satellite company offered me. It's the best way to watch it as it feels like you're right there in the lab with them watching them embark upon each move like an unpredictable chess game between two geniuses.

Quick CSI Reminder: NBC releases episodes of CSI as well, but there are premium movie channels that air other new episodes that NBC doesn't air. Either way, to get the ultimate experience, you do need HD which comes through your local satellite provider.

The reason HD is so highly recommended is that the analog version doesn't show fine details and there are a lot of those during any crime scene investigation that you watch on television from DirectStarTv.com.

Heading back to school

Thanks to Wm Rowe

Getting your kids ready o go back to school does not have to be a hassle. All moms have been there. You have had them home for 3 weeks of fun, crafts, baking and family visits. Now it is time to go to bed at a decent hour, wake up early and head out the door. If your kids are anything like mine getting back into a regular routine can be a nightmare. No one wants to go to bed, or wake up early and certainly no one wants to get dressed and onto the bus. With a few simple tricks though, the first day back to school can go smoothly and you can get back to your daily routine as well. First, I start easing them back into having a bedtime. I slowly start getting them into bed a little earlier each day. I also start waking them up a little earlier each day. This takes away some of the shellshock of an 8:00pm bedtime and a 6:00am wakeup. The night before I let them help pack their lunch, pick out their school clothes and pack their backpacks. This reminds them that yes, there is school tomorrow and no, you are not missing it. With everything all ready it makes getting out in the morning easier. All we have to do is grab their bags, set the home security alarm from http://www.besthomesecurity.com and away we go!

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Shop at Zappos

Zappos got lots of nice coats from Michael Kors, DKNY and other kinds of brands. If you guys want to shop for jackets and coats online you can stop by at Zappos.com They also have coats for kids and for mens. There are so many things you can buy at Zappos like boots, handbags, housewares, jewelries, shoes and many more.

They got lots of things on sale right now so check out Zappos.com if you are planning to shop on Black Friday and on Cyber Monday. Most of their items are free shipping both ways and that's awesome unlike to any other store you have to pay for the shipping.

So anyway, shop at Zappos today and I am sure that you are going to enjoy shopping at their website.

I love their boots and coats. They are just so pretty. Happy Holiday!

Tennis and Steak Dinners

Guest post by Jewel Cole

I like playing tennis and you will find my best friend and I constantly playing tennis throughout the year. Our wives like to complain that we spend too much time together and joke that maybe we really do not like women at all. We know that deep down they are grateful that we are not spending all our time drinking beer and raising havoc.

Tennis is a way to keep me mellow. If I do not get to play tennis for a few days I get anxious and restless. I am like a drug addict when they need their drugs. Before I leave the house to play tennis I set my home security alarm (MORE INFO) and then head out to my truck and then drive to the tennis courts at the park.

We always play tennis at the city park unless the weather is bad and then we will play at one of the indoor tennis courts we have here in town. Most days my best friend will meet me there and we will place tennis for a few hours. During the summertime we tend to play late into the evening.

My wife will usually call and tell us the steaks are about done and then we will rapidly head back home. A day spent playing tennis topped off with steak grilled by the wife is a great way to spend my days.

Tire Chains!

Feb of last year we went to big bear for a birthday party. It wasnt expected that when its time to go back to LA, storm was predicted in Big Bear. Along the road people are putting tire chains in thier back tires to prevent sliding down. Every one is required to put on tire chains for your safety and others as well.
Police are on-stand by to catch those cars without tire chains and also to direct traffic accordingly. Tire chains are easy to install but hard to disconnect.

Anyway, if you are looking for tire chains just check out tirechaindealer.com They have chains that are easy to install - not the ones that get people frustrated. They have many installation and product YouTube videos to make it easier to know what you are getting into when you purchase the products.

The most popular product is the Grip which installs in less than 2 minutes per tire and cost less than $100. The EasyToGo product is for ultimate ease of installation.

The Office - My Favorite Fall TV Show Premier

Content by Reid Dawson

My favorite fall TV show premier had to be The Office. It was by far my favorite first episode because of the new intern, Michael Scott's nephew. He only buoys my prejudice against young people and their intrinsic laziness. This is something I never understood, being that the youth are supposed to have all the energy. Yet it is a strange unsolvable paradox why those with the most energy seemingly are the most indolent amongst us. At first I thought it was the drugs, but then I realized through watching this episode that it was lack of focus.

The intern spends all his energy on music and video games, and is constantly distracted to where he does not pay any attention and screws up even the most menial tasks. This is indicative of all youth, especially my own son. As a consequence, I have decided to show him this episode of The Office over and over again strapped to a chair with his eyes pried open so they cannot blink. I also turn up the volume really loud so that he can hear it, as his ears have been damaged from years of rock concerts and other unsanitary activities.

It is only because I have satellite TV from www.tvbydirect.com/hd-receivers/ that I was able to watch this episode and do so in high definition. The decision to go with an all-inclusive package, including local channels, may have saved my family.

A bigger cooking need

Guest post written by Robert Hall

We're going to have a need for much more cooking and food space pretty soon because me wife is due with twins in just a couple of months. So we're looking to expand the kitchen and a whole bumch of other parts of our household too.

But we thought that we'd start with the kitchen first because that's something that we all use. Once we started on the sears redo kitchen I was really excited to see how everything was going to turn out, including all the new appliances we were having them put in, which really was the biggest concern for all of us.

We decided to go with black appliances appliances although we really liked the look of stainless steel. It's just that some of our friends have stainless steel ovens and you can always see their kids' handprints on them. Besides, black appliances look just as modern anyway. We wanted to do it right if we were going to do it and think about what we'll want in the future.

Hot Buying Tips From Real Estate Confidential TV

Guest post written by my buddy Fidel Hernandez

If you are a rookie when it comes to buying and selling real estate, then crank up the satellite TV from tvbydirect.com for the series called Real Estate Confidential to pick up a few pointers. Geared for the novice and starting from square one, Real Estate Confidential is a like a road map to success if you want to purchase a piece of property for your own use or pick up a discounted home to turn a profit.


Real Estate Confidential is basically a series of interviews and stories told by expert real estate buyers to give you a good idea of what's hot and what's not. In addition, you can pick up some valuable information about real estate financing for credit resembling the good, the bad or the ugly.


If you are serious about learning the tricks of the trade to secure a decent piece of property, then set your TIVO or DVR and watch each Real Estate Confidential twice. You can get valuable insight from segments off other TV shows, however, Real Estate Confidential is non stop action to bring you up to speed on the industry.

Real Estate Confidential started in 2007 and the episodes get more engaing every week. I learned enough in just a month to use the plans and strategies to house hunt without fear, from learning the business end of the deal to cosmetic repair for a fixer.

Our Favorite Programs for Halloween

Written by Shannon Tillman

I can't wait for Halloween because for the last few years we have watched a super cute movie on the satellite tv from www.directstartv.com/localchannels/, "Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit." All of the Wallace & Gromit film are super cute, but this one is the best!

Wallace and his dog Gromit has a pest control service that keeps bunnies out of peoples vegetable gardens. But when a giant beast threatens the annual giant veg competition the two are hired to capture it by Lady Tottington who is an extreme vegetable enthusiast. This is all done in claymation and the characters and the little bunnies are beyond adorable.

There are some King Kong tributes and some adult jokes that are beyond the heads of little ones which make the film fun for all ages.

My kids both love the stomping and the howling of the were-rabbit. They imitate it all over the house whenever we watch the film which makes me and my husband laugh hysterically because they just look so funny running around together thumping their feet on the floor and howling at the ceiling.

The movie is great and I can't wait to show it to the kids again. I know that we will enjoy it as a family and who knows, maybe even the dog will get in on the howling session this year.