Andryanna Sheppard

You know all about the deals to be found on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But what about Green Monday? You and your wallet may have survived the busiest of shopping holidays, but Green Monday is still around the corner to help you save some of your own green. And the name has nothing to […]

Cruising is chock full of bargains right now with a lot of options. In the next year and a half, 60 new ships are expected to hit the high seas. “I’m very excited to be on here,”  said Chuck McKay, a cruise passenger from DeLand, Fla. The Seashore from MSC Cruises came online this year. […]

It can be hard to make a holiday shopping list and stick to it, but some Southwest Florida schools are helping students and parents keep within their holiday budgets. Every year, the multi-purpose room at Tanglewood Elementary School, located at 1620 Manchester Blvd., transforms into “the holiday house,” a small store where students can shop […]

Sometimes the best Christmas gifts don’t come from a store; sometimes homemade ones mean a whole lot more. Thinking outside the box—or even making one yourself—can make this season even more special for your loved ones. For weeks, Theresa West-Taylo’s students at North Fort Myers Academy of the Arts worked on gnomes, sculpting and glazing […]

During the holiday season, the easiest gift of all is a gift card. Still, nearly half of Americans have a shared $21 billion in unused gift cards in their wallets, desk, or junk drawers, according to a report from creditcards.com. WINK News shows how you can ensure that money doesn’t go to waste. From fast […]

The average flight out of Southwest Florida International Airport will cost you around $370, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. But Frontier Airlines hopes you’ll drop $2,000 on their new go-wild pass to fly wherever, whenever—with some restrictions. Frequent flyers Lenard and Kathy Lackman, of Englewood, say they will need to do more research […]

While lights brighten up a room, so do bouquets. But you don’t have to spend a fortune. Most everyone loves a bouquet of flowers. And you can send them without getting off the couch. You can have 50 roses delivered from either Costco or Sam’s Club for $50. Plus you can get half-priced vouchers on […]

Recovering from Hurricane Ian and record-high inflation have combined to create tight budgets for Southwest Florida families, but shopping at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores can help stretch those budgets and give back to the community at large. Pre-loved holiday decor, used exercise equipment and previously owned clean furniture at a significant discount can all be […]

Whether it’s donating your time or money, lots of people and organizations can use it. Just make sure your money is going to a reputable organization. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a “Check a Charity” tool to make sure those donations are going to the right place. Toys for Tots volunteer […]

Now that Thanksgiving is in the past, many families are looking for the perfect Christmas tree. But, is a real one worth it? The smell and feel of a real Christmas tree brings families back to lots every year but the dollar signs this year are enough to steer Robert Smith to the artificial tree […]