Night Owls

Hubby and I are night owls. With my hubby's work shift, I guess we have an excuse for staying up so late. We are used to this kind of schedule but we both know that we have to change it soon so that when the time comes that our daughter will go to school, she won't have problems, time-wise.

On nights that we don't watch a movie, we always enjoy watching history shows or other documentary shows. These shows are really interesting and very educational. I am glad that the package that I got from Direct TV offered different channels that we can watch these type of shows. I admit, at first, I was not really interested in these kind of stuff in TV but I got used to it and after watching a few of them, it got more interesting.

I know that if I want to know something about a certain thing, I can easily find it in the internet but watching them in film is more convincing and more intriguing that is why I am now watching more documentary shows with my hubby. I guess, that's one of the good thing being night owls, you will be able to watch different documentaries. If you are curious about documentary shows, you should check your Satellite TV provider. I am sure it has different channels that offers these.

Candy canes: the ultimate Christmas tradition

Posted by Virgil Burks

One of the things that is important to me about the Christmas season is the treats that only come around during this time of year. This may seem like something silly to say, but it is the truth. One in particular that I like is the candy cane. It is just nice because it is something that you really don't see much of during the rest of the year. I think its unique shape and color system really make me appreciate it.

I probably wouldn't have been thinking about it at all if I had not just seen a commercial for it on my DirectTV. I tell you, they are getting better and better at advertising to you in a way that makes you want to run out and buy whatever it is that they are pitching. I know that the moment I saw the advertisement for the candy cane I started up the car and went to the nearest store. It had less to do with wanting to eat the candy and more to do with just wanting to have it around. As it turns out, they make for great decoration as well.

Football Season Almost Over

I can't believe that football season is almost over. Though my favorite team LSU will not be playing for SEC Conference Title nor BCS ball game, I am still happy that they end up 10-2 on their record. The way they started playing and with all those clock management issues, who could believe that they will end up to have a winning season? I know there were far too many controversies on their games but well that's a game win or lose and no excuses!

I admit, football is really addicting. We always spend our Saturdays watching the game. Most of the games are televised on local channels or ESPN so we can flick our channels to whichever game we want to see. I am glad we have directv at home so we are able to watch different sports show.

When I applied for our cable services, I made sure that the direct tv package that I will get was the one with sports channels (included). Hubby and I like watching different sports so we needed that kind of package. As the football season soon to end, we can't wait for the bowl games, championship game and of course who would want to miss the Superbowl!

If you have problems with your sports channel you better check out the direct tv packages before football season ends or you will miss the real action in the world of football.

A Diamond in the Rough

Reading for me is a great escape from the pressures of life, in addition to watching satellite tv package deals when I am not reading. A book I strongly recommend is A Diamond in the Rough by Lena Williamson. The story follows the life of a young woman, Diamond Chase. After falling in love and looking forward to expanding her family with the birth of her first child, Diamond finds out that life is not a fairytale. The loss of her fiance in a car accident propels Diamond to fend for herself and three month old baby. Diamonds determination to make a place for herself in the world actually results in her destruction.

This story is one of love, loss, self discovery and death. To make money, Diamond is lured into the world of prostitution and pornography. Diamond suffers the same fate of many young girls when they enter into a lifestyle where they do not belong, she gets eaten alive.

This story resonates with me because I can relate. The single mother, the young woman unsure of what life has to offer and the woman trying to make a bright future out of a dark past can all relate. We see ourselves in this character and hope to find our way and make a name for ourselves that we can be proud of.

The Author of this post is Janet Velazquez

Chuggington Is The Perfect Show For Toddlers

The Author of this post is Morgan Mcleod

One of my favorite shows on television is Chuggington. This is a show about colorful trains with painted faces. They work together around town to solve problems. Sometimes one of them will do something that is not very team-oriented, but they will learn their lesson from it in a good-natured manner. The vivid colors are one of the best parts of the show; they make it easy for toddlers to differentiate between the characters. Another great aspect to the show is the music. The theme song is very catchy, probably because it's so simple. And as the song is playing, the trains are moving and tooting around the tracks. They all end up in the same spot, which is on separate tracks and facing the viewers with smiles. This definitely helps set the right tone for the show.

You might be wondering why an adult would list Chugginton as one of his favorite shows. It's because I have a 2-year-old who loves it. We watch it on Free on Demand on direct tv whenever we can. It really is a great show. It's so good that I think most adults would be entertained by it. When the show is over, my son constantly repeats, “Chuggington! Chuggington! Chuggington!” It's really cool. If something is going to make him that happy, then it's certainly going to make me happy as well.

Looking For The Perfect Sofa

Written by Lawrence Lester

When I furniture hunt, I explore all possibilities. I won't rule out any kind of fabric or color, no matter how far out there it might be. Keeping an open mind about everything is one of my personal goals. I don't want to miss out on something spectacular just because I couldn't picture it looking great in my living room.

Shopping for a sofa leaves me lots of room to explore the more creative, "out there" designs that are featured in bargain areas. I'm not above buying a bargain sofa if I find one that matches my mood and personality well. I love taking home the rare find. The main thing about the sofa is that it has to go well with my television, because as soon as I come home from furniture shopping, I'll be watching satellite television from http://www.direct.tv/direct-tv-hd.html. That's another of my main loves in life.

I look at all colors, styles, and fabrics before I make the big decision about which sofa to bring home. It has to match all my great pictures, or at least has to go with a picture I have my eye on. If it does that, then I'm home-free and ready to take home my brand new sofa. I love to buy new furniture and usually change sofas a couple times a year, just to keep up with the times.

The Waiting Game

I don't like to wait, who does anyhow?

I remember when I first went to Department of Motor Vehicles to get my learner's permit, I waited there for over 5 hours! I don't know but all foreign nationals has to go to a certain office. On top of having to go to a certain DMV office, there was only one clerk assigned to all foreign nationals. Imagine that!

I am at least glad that I only waited long at DMV. I didn't wait very long when I went to Social Security Administration. I also didn't wait long when I visited a civil surgeon for my legal papers when I needed them for my permanent residency before.

I know that waiting is necessary because there are other people that are ahead of you. Like when we visit our pediatrician for Andrea's appointment we always have to wait. Good thing that they have direct tv for lobby in all their waiting area and because it is a pedia office, they always show something that will hold the kids' interest. Through the help of cartoon shows waiting is not really that bad for kids.

I believe that a business establishment should always provide some kind of entertainment while clients are waiting. If you have a business, you might want to check out http://www.dishbusiness.com/index.shtml for any package that will be fit for your business. If you are in a hospital business, you can check out direct tv for hospitals. Keep your costumers entertained while they wait. Direct TV Business is your solution.

Any Baseball Game, Any Time

The Author of this post is Darius Boone

I am a huge fan of Major League Baseball, so much so that I don't have a rooting interest in any team. Really, I do not understand why anyone would root for a particular piece of laundry, and it makes more sense to me to love the game and the players and the compelling stories that make the sport the exciting drama that it is. After all, the fact that one team should be rooted for unequivocally like a blind fool really speaks of a kind of sports slavery that should not be dignified by a true and sensible person. If a team fails to perform, why should I support it blindly? It makes no sense, like paying for a pizza that tastes awful simply because it is made in your hometown.

This loyalty is foolish and I choose to follow the baseball team that does its best to entertain me. It makes more sense to not be bored, and this is why I watch the New York Yankees, because they are a team that knows drama. They always make things interesting and always compete to the bitter or sweet end. The New York Yankees are the greatest team in the history of sports. I watch them every night on satellite TV from directstartv.com because there is really no other place to watch every game in high definition.

The Convenience of a DVR

Posted by Gaylord Campbel

My favorite TV show comes on directv in brownsboro alabama every night at 5 p.m. and I would have to miss it if it were not for my DVR. At this time of night, I am trying to get dinner on the table, help my kids with their homework and clean up from the after school rush. My DVR allows me to record this show so I can watch it in peace after my house has settled down for the night. I don't miss out on any of the topics and it gives me a way to relax before I go to bed for the evening.

My husband also enjoys this as he can now record his favorite shows and watch them in the morning before he goes to work. He gets up very early and has the time to enjoy shows that our children are not allowed to watch. If we didn't have the DVR, he would often have to miss out on these shows. The topics are just too mature for the kids and we don't want them exposed to the issues covered. Before we had the DVR, he often had to hear about these shows from co-workers the next day. Now he can enjoy them on the night they are first shown.

Going Fishing in the Fall

Post contributed by Toni Jensen

One of my all time favorite hobbies is to go fishing. I have loved fishing for as long as I can remember. I was probably a year old when my dad put my first fishing pole in my hand. There is nothing better than sitting out on a nice cool fall day hoping to reel in that trophy fish with your dad. It's a good time to catch up on everything that is going on with each other as well and just sitting there together to relax on a beautiful day. Growing up, my dad would take me to all sorts of places to fish. We had a pond down the road that we would frequent if we didn't have much time to go anywhere else. It wasn't a prime fishing location, but we were fishing all the same. When we had time to spare, we loved going to the beach to fish. There is nothing like fishing off the pier, especially on a nice fall day. Because I am all grown up now and have my own life, my dad and I don't get to go fishing together much anymore. I don't particularly like to fish alone, so while I am waiting for my dad to visit I occupy my time with my favorite shows. I like to watch satellite tv that I got from DirectStarTV.com during my free time.

TV Real Estate Guidance

My husband and I have been married almost 45 years. Our first home was an apartment that we enjoyed for only a year. I wish we had had the benefit of watching the HGTV show "Property Virgins" before buying our next home in which we lived the next forty years. The show "Property Virgins" should be watched by couples everywhere who have never purchased real estate. While watching the satellite tv that we got from www.tvbydirect.com/business-commercial-satellite-tv-deals/, its host, Sandra Rinomato, seems less like a real estate agent and more like a real estate psychologist. She guides new buyers into realizing not only what they need but also what their budgets will allow.

Each episode begins by Ms. Rinomato asking the potential buyer what type of real estate they're seeking. She then finds three properties for her audience to tour along with her customers. There are times that couples start out hoping for luxury they ultimately conclude they cannot afford. The "Property Virgins" begin the program looking for a place to live. Sandra Rinomato guides them through the process of finding a place to live, in a neighborhood they will be happy living while teaching the television audience as well as the "Property Virgins" how to make the final purchase.

The article written by Geraldo Russo

The Office

Content by Mac Kline

It might be cliche to admit it now, but one of my favorite sitcoms is - and has been for quite some time - The Office. It's one of those popular shows that everyone knows and everyone has an opinion about, especially considering the somewhat questionable turns of the latest few seasons (like the star, Steve Carell, choosing to exit the show at the end of the current season). But I still love it. It's been my comfort tv for many years now, and I can't abandon it after six seasons.

My tradition for watching The Office is almost as important as the show itself - I change into my pajamas, grab the remote and some popcorn, and plop down with direct tv north carolina, and not even a tsunami can move me once I'm settled. The characters are like old friends; I'm so familiar with the titular office that I could work there.

It may not be everyone's cup of tea anymore, but The Office still means something to me and I don't even want to think about the day it leaves the air for good.

The Experience of The Thorn Bird

Guest written by our friend Donnie Donovan

One of the best dramatic mini -series that I have ever seen on my tv would have to be The Thorn Birds. This amazing work came from the imagination of Colleen McCullough's book for the same title. Although this mini-series was produced a number of years ago, the drama, pageantry and beauty of the areas used for filming are still as riveting and breathtaking today as it was when it was first introduced.


The Thorn Birds begins in 1920's Australia and follows the lives of Father Ralph DeBrickasar, a Catholic priest who presides over a small parish that is largely supported by Mary Carson, the owner of Drageeda, the largest and richest sheep ranch in Australia. Into this story enters Paddy Cleary, Mary's brother, and his family, including Meggie, the only daughter. Mary brings her brother and his family to her ranch to help her run the enterprise since they are the only relatives she has.


The story follows the lives of these characters that become so closely intertwined, especially those of Meggie and Father Ralph. The story shows you the lives of the characters spanning more than 50 years, from Meggie's childhood to the death of her only son and marriage of her only daughter. The most intriguing part of the story is the relationship between Meggie and Father Ralph, from her childhood to his death.

Excited About Football

Two weeks... that's how close it is! We are so excited about the first football game of the season. We can hardly wait.

During football season, most of our weekends are just spent at home watching as many games as we want. Yes, we are addicted to football. Thankfully we have great cable connection provided by Direct TV. Since we have our cable, we have enjoyed tv programming at its best.

Are you looking for the best satellite TV programming deals available in your area? Check out the LocalTV-Satellite. They are a partner of Direct SAT TV, the number 1 satellite provider in the country. If you like watching and a big fan of NFL, you are in for a treat because they have NFL Sunday ticket package. They also offer different packages that will surely suit your needs. If you want more satellite tv from your money, check out localtv-satellite.com. Remember that Direct TV has more sports, more movies, more local channels, more HD and more 3D compared to other cable providers.

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A Comedy Worth Laughing At

I appreciate the guest post, Julie Lindsey

I love to relax myself by watching an episode of Everyone Loves Raymond on DirecTV, while stretched out on my comfortable plush sofa. This is my favorite comedy show, and has one of the best set of cast members that I have seen in a long time. Let me begin by saying that I am a mother of four, who works part-time, and has a loving husband, who needs constant attention. So, anything that can relieve me of my everyday stress, most definitely gets my vote. Nonetheless, this show is a smart comedy about a family and their in laws, who actually live right across the street. I enjoy watching the predicaments that the husband, Ray, finds himself in. He is forever trying to get over on his wife, so that he can find some undeserving relaxation, but always seems to get caught. Also, I love his mother's character, because she is always involved in her son's business, including his love life. That alone makes for a great comedy. Even more, I love Ray's brother Robert, who always comes in second place when it comes to his brother, and does not mind making that frustration known to his family. I really love how they express a realistic view of a family in that type of situation. However, this family always sticks together, no matter what the cost, and I believe that is how a family should be. I love Everybody Love's Raymond, and it will always be my favorite comedy show of all times.

From Paris With Love

Technology is a wonderful thing. We live in an age of instant everything especially when it comes to relaxing and watching a good movie. No longer do we need to drive to the video store or stand in line to see a movie. We can conveniently watch the latest films on demand on direct tv phoenix in the comfort of our home.

I love all types of movies and all genres. Recently the best movie I watched was a great action/comedy film titled, From Paris with Love with John Travolta. He played an over the top government agent trying to stop an assassination attempt against the Secretary of State who was in Paris for a conference. The plot moved along well and Travolta injected a lot of comedy in the action. There was a kind of abbreviated romance between Travolta's partner- Jonathan Ryes Meyers- and a beautiful French woman who later would be found out to be a terrorist. However, the overall plot was not the main focus of the film. It was the almost nonstop action and comedy that held my attention.

This movie epitomizes the main reason people go to the movies and that is to be entertained. It was a refreshing change from the comic book superhero films and vampire movies of recent. "From Paris with Love" moved fast with a running time of just over ninety minutes the pace was frantic with only short occasional bits of calm I would definitely watch it again and plan to buy the DVD when it is released.

This was written by guest blogger Taylor Lockey

Favorite Channel on TV: Lifetime

As a woman, there is nothing like a Saturday spent in bed watching Lifetime programs. You know what I am talking about if you are a woman that loves Lifetime. After a hard week of work, my favorite guilty pleasure to indulge in is watching movies on Lifetime.

Watching movies on Lifetime  is comforting to me. Many of the movies show how women cope in difficult situations. I think Lifetime appeals to women, because it makes us feel like there is someone out there who understands our problems. Lifetime is almost like a television network with compassion for women.

Lifetime is also a great network, due to the movies with famous actresses that it produces. Lifetime has produced movies with notable names like Diane Keaton and Michelle Trachtenburg. The fact that A-list celebrities are willing to make movies on Lifetime just shows what a powerful network this is amongst women. Women flock to Lifetime for movies that revitalize our lives and give us the motivation to carry on with our lives. One uplifting movie that I loved was called Homeless to Harvard.  This movie depicted the struggles of a young woman, as she applied to Harvard University as a homeless person. She ultimately gained admittance and even won a large scholarship to attend.

Lifetime movies inspire me on a daily basis. Without Lifetime, I don't know what I would do!


Posting by Elizabeth Morrows

Satellite Dish

For most of us, television is a good companion. It is actually a good source of entertainment. For me, the international channel that I can purchase in my tv service provider is a good way of having a sense of home. The shows that the international channel provides make me feel like I still have a connection to where I came from. These shows make me feel like I am not thousands of miles away.

As television provides entertainment for me, on the other hand it provides learning experience for my daughter. The educational shows that she watched has helped her in her understanding and vocabulary. It is amazing at how much she can pick up with the shows. Kids can easily pick up things in TV that is why it is also important that we parents will provide them with parental guidance.

I am just glad that we have a reliable TV service. Looking back, I really didn't have a problem what to chose for our TV service because I chose DirectTV over other offers because directv comes with free satellite dish installation. I know that installing satellite dish can be costly but since they Direct TV offered it for free I grabbed the deal. It may look like it is very easy to install a satellite dish but it is important that this be done by a professional. There are government rules for installing a dish and these professionals are well aware of this.

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Cooking Fried Food

Cooking is so relaxing, fun to do and a joy when you see that your guests are pleased with the meal you prepared. I love to learn new recipes. For me, it doesn’t matter what kind of meal that I am preparing, as long as it turns out right, looks like the pictures, and my guests think it tastes great.

I am from the south so I love to fry a lot of food. Whether it be chicken, pork chops, burgers, green beans, or cabbage. If it’s frying in the pan, I am going to be a happy cook when it’s all said and done.

Cooking shows are fun to watch on Satellite TV, and I just found out how to record satellite tv so that I can watch the shows at my convenience.. Not only do you get to cook great food, but you also get to try new dishes and experiment with foods you might have never thought of. The different kind of spices for instance. It is so interesting to see what goes with what when it comes to cooking. Spices bring out a lot of flavor in the food you cook.

I believe my favorite meal to cook for my family is fried chicken, fried green beans, mashed potatoes, biscuits and gravy. My family and friends know on Thursday night this will be the meal I am cooking. So, I usually have to cook more to accommodate all the people.

Thanks to mommy blogger Brandi Beeson for the guest post.

Emeril Live

I love watching shows on Food Network, especially "Emeril Live." Emeril Lagasse is the star chef of the show, and he sure does have attitude! He makes his show a pleasure to watch, since he has such a fun and vibrant personality. I always watch this show on my Satellite TV, which also has great premium movie channels, when I am in need of some positive energy in my life, because Emeril never fails to brighten up my day!

"Emeril Live" takes place in front of a live audience. This is unlike many of the other shows that air on the Food Network. I like that it takes place in front of a live audience, because the show then contains an exciting element. Whenever I watch the show, I am always waiting to hear Emeril Lagasse's signature phrase, "Bam!" The phrase is hilarious. He says it whenever he adds an interesting spice or sautés one of his dishes.

I would categorize many of the recipes that Emeril creates as spicy. If you like mild food, then this is not the show for you! Since I adore spicey food, I am always watching this program for recipe ideas that I can add to my own cooking. Growing up in a Portuguese bakery, Emeril is an inspiration for chefs everywhere. He shows that with hard work, one can achieve whatever he or she wants in life!

Post written by food blogger Candace Studer