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Memphis candle company sparks rave reviews

Memphis candle company sparks rave reviews

Who doesn't love to walk into any space and be greeted by an exhilarating aroma?

Our sense of smell is fundamental: from what we choose to eat to our laundry detergent purchase to medicinal choices like aromatherapy.

Face it, scent is an essential part of who we are as individuals.

Children’s consignment event accepting consignors now

Children’s consignment event accepting consignors now

Rhea Lana’s, Inc., an upscale children’s consignment event business, is accepting consignors for its fall sale in the greater Memphis area.  The sale will be held October 21st – 27th at 2873 Poplar Ave. in the Chickasaw Crossing Shopping Center.  Admission and parking are free.

They are looking for people to sell their gently used children's items.  If you have extra children’s items, sign up at their website and start entering the items you have for sale using their computerized system.  The last day to enter your items online is Wednesday, October 17th at 11:59 pm.

This event is also catering to moms-to-be with a special preview sale just for them.  The pre-sale is Saturday, October 20th from 6pm to 9pm, but you must bring a pass that you can get from the Rhea Lana’s website, here.

U of M teaches the basics of budgeting

U of M teaches the basics of budgeting

The University of Memphis is hosting an event Tuesday, October 2nd from 12:10pm-12:50pm in Room 230 for students and those interested in learning the basics of how to budget their money. You will learn straight from the experts! Cindy Williams is a Financial Representative from Northwestern Mutual that will be the guest speaker for this event. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Law from the University of Memphis. She is also the President Elect of Maifa Memphis-local organization of NAIFA. Her area of expertise include:

  • Personal Needs Analysis
  • Business Needs Analysis
  • Retirement Solutions

To learn more about Cindy Williams you can visit her company's website page at: http://cindywilliams.nmfn.com/

Enjoy Presidential Burgers at BGR

The Burger Joint is wading into the political waters this election season with presidential burgers.

This is not just a sales ploy, though.

The proceeds will go to benefit The "Share Our Strength No Kid Goes Hungry" campaign.

The Mitt Romney and Barack Obama burgers went on sale today.

BGR founder Mark Bucher has announced plans for the contest’s return.

“We had such a great response to the Presidential Burgers four years ago, it really was a no-brainer for it to return for this election,” Bucher said.

“Just like last time, we’ll provide regular updates on how many votes each burger gets and we will release our results on Election Day.”

Both burgers are an ode to their hometowns.

The Obama burger will feature a signature BGR patty toppy with a Chicago “Vienna Beef” hot dog with neon green relish and sport peppers.

The Romney burger, a nod to New England surf and turf will include a signature BGR patty topped wit

Mayor Luttrell, Gov. Haslam, developing Japanese business relationships

Mayor Luttrell, Gov. Haslam, developing Japanese business relationships

(WMC-TV) - County Mayor Mark Luttrell and Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam are visiting Tokyo, Japan this week, exploring new business opportunities for Shelby County as well as the entire state of Tennessee.

The governor and mayor were joined by members of the Greater Memphis Chamber and 60 other state and local business officials.

“It’s been an exciting week,” said Mayor Luttrell.  “We’ve met with the CEOs of Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Chemical, Brother Industries, Sharp and other businesses. Our goal is to establish new relationships and encourage more companies to locate in our community,” he added.

In 2011, Mitsubishi broke ground on a new transformer manufacturing plant in Memphis, which should create approximately 300 full-time jobs.  The plant will also create opportunities for subcontractors.

Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

(WMC-TV) - Have you ever considered cloth diapers?  Are the first images that pop in your head large swaths of fabric, pins and plastic pants?  If so, then you need to find out how different modern cloth diapers are now.

The modern cloth diaper systems are pin-less, easy to use and better for the environment.  Another important factor to busy parents is that modern cloth diapers are easy to wash.  The fabrics used now are soft, colorful and comfortable on the delicate skin of babies.  They are also easier on the environment. 

In the United States alone, 49 million diapers per day (18 billion per year) are thrown away.  Disposable diapers go into landfills in which (under ideal conditions) it is estimated that it would take hundreds of years to decompose.   Each baby in cloth diapers will help to divert many of these diapers from municipal landfills.

Bank gives $1,000 checks to 13 charities

Bank gives $1,000 checks to 13 charities

(WMC-TV) - Thirteen is their lucky number.  The locals are lucky to have them.

Thirteen Memphis-area non-profits are each $1,000 richer, thanks to Wells Fargo's third Days of Giving Program Sept. 5 at the Memphis Union Mission, 600 Poplar Ave.

The bank presented a grand to each of the following non-profits for contributions to their local communities: