Community Media Lab blogger Joe The Coupon Guy presented a class to about 75 attendees at The News-Herald last night.

I, myself, enjoyed hearing some of his money-saving tips, and the program really made me consider how I'm spending my money and what I'm spending my money on.

One tidbit from Joe that I took away from the program: "One hour of couponing could save you $100."

Check out Joe's upcoming class schedule as well as his page on links and deals to learn some money-saving tips from someone who has spent 11 cents on toothpaste and saved more than 100 percent on one shopping trip.

-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Last night was The News-Herald's holiday cookie exchange. We invited readers to bake and bring 3 dozen cookies and copies of their recipe to share with others.

Thanks to everyone who attended and shared the goodies! I know I'll be saving some of these recipes.

We have some leftover copies of the recipes that will be filed in the Community Media Lab, so you are welcome to stop by and pick up instructions for making Chocolate M&M's Cookies, Crispy Cinnamon Coins, Nut Butter Balls, Toasted Oatmeal Cookies, Chocolate Crinkles, Cranberry Pistachio Slices, and Buckeyes.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

We'll be cutting the ribbon to The News-Herald's Community Media Lab and Archives at 1 p.m. Thursday. Stop by our office — 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby — for some cake and to get a tour of the facility, where you can do research in our archives.

After the ribbon-cutting, the space will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Are you on foursquare? Be sure to check in to The News-Herald Community Media Lab when you visit. You may be able to claim a goodie.

The News-Herald Community Media Lab and Archives is a private facility to which we are giving the public access. Please be respectful of our newsroom, staffers, materials and equipment. Review the rules and guidelines below before using our facility.

Rules and guildelines for using The News-Herald Community Media Lab and Archives


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Last night we invited Rae Grady of the Lake County Suicide Prevention Coalition to lead a discussion for World Suicide Prevention Day.

If you weren't able to attend and would like to learn more about suicide prevention, check out the resources below:

Video presentation from the Lake County Suicide Prevention Coalition:



Lake County Suicide Prevention Coalition


Chrysalis — A Support Group for Lake County's Suicide Survivors


Remembering & Healing memorial service


We have set aside a few copies of these fliers -- in addition to a refrigerator magnet with contact information for the Lake County Crisis Hotline and a wallet-sized suicide prevention kit. Please let me know if you'd like to come in to pick up any of these materials.

-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

I blogged yesterday about the different social networks The News-Herald is a member of, including foursquare. I mentioned The News-Herald Community Media Lab was now a venue on foursquare, and we just got the window cling to prove it:

 

If you're on foursquare, remember to check in to The News-Herald Community Media Lab when you visit. You may be able to claim goodies or prizes!


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

The News-Herald's latest foray into social media networking is with Instagram and foursquare. We're still new at these networks, so we're working on the best way to utilize our Instagramming and checking in.

In the meantime, be sure to follow us on Instagram:


... and become our friend on foursquare.

We've also created a new foursquare destination: The News-Herald Community Media Lab. When you come into our office to use our media lab and archive, be sure to check in, and feel free to add photos. We will eventually be adding some goodies for those who check in frequently, so stay tuned.

Other social networks The News-Herald is on:

• Twitter
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• GetGlue
• Google+
• YouTube

We have several staff Twitter accounts and a few Facebook pages, so be sure to also check out:

• @NHPreps
• @EditorialPageNH
• @newsheraldbiz
• @nhfeatures
• @NHCrimeandFire
• @NHVarsityHallOfFame
• Facebook.com/NHPreps
• Facebook.com/NewsHeraldCommunityMediaLab
• Facebook.com/nhclotheachild
• Facebook.com/NHVarsityHallOfFame

-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl