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Are you a Montanan who loves fast food? Here's the most searched fast food spot in Montana according to one source.

Now, even though WALL CALENDARS are on the "taking the easy way out" list above, there are ways to put these "date trackers" in a category all their own. Wall calendars can become a separate entity once some thought is put into determining the type or style of calendar you plan to give. I mean, for the most part, we know on the surface what our friends and family members like, right? For instance, a puppy calendar might not be the right choice if your cousin loves muscle cars. The same goes for that particular aunt on your list who loves gardening. Likewise, you might want to steer clear of getting her a calendar with snakes on it unless she's a fan of amphibians and has a green thumb at the same time. Basically, go with what you know about your gift recipient's tastes and hobbies. After all, people enjoy when their gifts are catered to their personality. Plus, wall calendars are nice, flat, and easy to add to a box of gifts you already plan to mail. You can even order wall calendars from online sites and have them shipped directly by the seller to friends and family.

As quickly as Yellowstone's Beth Dutton tells someone off this week with one of her sarcastic one-liners, countless shoppers have already purchased more holiday gifts online or in-store. More power to you if you've completed or are close to completing your shopping for the season. However, if you're stumped for gift ideas and still need a few stocking stuffers or major gifts, why not choose some fun, "Yellowstone Series" inspired merchandise? So many people have taken to the series like no other, so with that, if you have family and friends on your list that love the series, then it's a no-brainer...choose one of the top gift ideas listed below to wrap up your holiday shopping.

Vitalant of Butte is once again coming together for a community Blood Drive on December 14th! As outlined on their Vitalant website, it is estimated that patients receive a platelet or blood transfusion every two seconds of every day. Hence, blood drives save lives, making donating more critical than ever. If you are worried about the needle used to draw blood, don't be. Many donors compare the experience to a quick, minor pinch. The process is safe, plus you'll feel a sense of accomplishment knowing that you are potentially helping families across the United States who require transfusions. The awareness and significance of donating blood was always made apparent in our household growing up. My father was adamant about its importance and during his lifetime donated over 20 gallons of blood.

The countdown is on to Black Friday and Cyber Monday! So, which holiday shopping experience do you prefer? For several years now, Cyber Monday has been a popular staple as it allows the luxury of shopping online from the comfort of your home or anywhere by laptop, PC, or phone. On the other hand, there are still some die-hard shoppers out there that like the hustle and bustle of browsing on foot! Many love the idea of going store to store for great deals on Black Friday! Then, of course, some like to do a little of both. It all comes down to technique, no matter what the case may be. To participate in Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping, consumers need to know precisely how much they plan to spend and have a list or a general idea of what they want to purchase. There's no sense defeating the purpose of Black Friday or Cyber Monday if your outing online or on foot turns into chaos and leaves you strapped for cash for the remainder of the holiday season.