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

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