A guy in New Jersey wanted to do a big collection for Toys for Tots
So he decorated his house with over 7,000 Christmas lights like Clark Griswold . . . put an old RV in the driveway . . . and has a mannequin of Cousin Eddie holding a beer and empyting the toilet that waves to people who drive by. He wants to collect enough toys to fill the RV.
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Tyler Perry announced on Twitter that he paid off all the layaways at two Walmarts in Georgia. People magazine reported the total was $434,000.
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Here's How to Protect Yourself Against "Porch Pirates" This Month
Package theft is on the rise, and it's probably just going to get worse this month. If "porch pirates" have struck your neighborhood, here are six tips to keep your packages safe . . .
1. Ship things to an Amazon locker, a UPS or FedEx store or to your work. Just make sure it's cool with your boss to receive personal packages.
2. Team up with neighbors. If you have a neighbor who's retired or works from home, ask them if you can ship something to their house . . . or if they'd collect any packages left at your door.
3. Request a signature delivery. The downside is somebody needs to be home to sign for it. And depending on your work schedule, you might end up in a long line at the Post Office on a Saturday.
4. Track packages online. Also, sign up for delivery notifications in case the package gets delayed . . . or delivered earlier than expected.
5. Install security cameras. There are several camera systems that record AND send real-time alerts to your phone when the motion detector senses movement.
6. Make it look like you're home. Leave lights on a timer. If you have an extra car, park it in the driveway so it looks like you're home. Even small changes can make a thief pass your house for an easier target.
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The Top Ten Secret Santa Gifts People Actually Want
Secret Santa is tough, because there's usually a spending limit of like 20 or 30 bucks. So a new survey looked into what people actually WANT to get.
And the answer is . . . BOOZE. Alcohol was the #1 thing people said they want from their Secret Santa. Here are the top ten . . .
1. Alcohol.
2. Chocolate.
3. A gift card.
4. A book.
5. Candles.
6. Money. So just stuff $25 in an envelope and be done with it.
7. Candy. So chocolate and other types of candy BOTH made the list.
8. Socks. (???)
9. Perfume or cologne. For 20 or 30 bucks though, it might smell like feet.
10. Bubble bath.
A few more that made the top 25 are stationary . . . a plant . . . some make-up . . . clothing . . . a board game . . . and a donation to charity in their name.
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