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Daylight Saving Time

Tips On Adjusting To Daylight Saving Times Ending This Sunday

Nov 1, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

This Sunday at 2 a.m., that hour you lost back in March will be restored thanks to the end of Daylight Saving Time. In addition to getting to sleep in an hour longer, the sun will be rising at 6:46 a.m. and setting at 5:34 p.m. While there is no fundraising activity to celebrate the returned hour, there are some things that you can do around the house/office. For … [Read more...] about Tips On Adjusting To Daylight Saving Times Ending This Sunday

2019 Partners Card Is Available For Pajama Shopping Plus Preston Royal Merchants News

Oct 31, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

UPDATE: Word has just arrived that due to the October 20th tornado that put many Preston Royal merchants out of action, the following Preston Royal stores are back in action and extending their Partners Cards participation until Sunday, November 10: Ballard Design, Chico's, Cousin Earl, Dougherty's Pharmacy, Kasart, Ken's Man's Shop, Lily Rain, Pure Barre, Relax The Back, Roam … [Read more...] about 2019 Partners Card Is Available For Pajama Shopping Plus Preston Royal Merchants News

A Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Times Springs Forward Sunday

Mar 7, 2019 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As the annual evacuation of North Texas gets underway this weekend due to spring break, its timing is just perfect. With Daylight Saving Time starting at 2 a.m. on Sunday, the “loss” of an hour won’t be so very hard to bear for those on holiday. On the other hand, those trying to adjust their circadian clock to the time change will just try to bravely make the best of it. … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Times Springs Forward Sunday

A Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend

Nov 2, 2018 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Remember that “thing” you lost last March? No matter how hard you tried, you just couldn’t get it back. But now it will be found this weekend. It’s that hour you lost thanks to Daylight Saving Time. This Sunday Daylight Saving Time ends and you’ll get that hour back. So, before you hit the sack Saturday night, reset your clocks back one hour. In addition to getting … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend

Spring Those Clocks Forward An Hour Saturday Night Or Be A Tardy Type Sunday

Mar 9, 2018 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

So very sorry to report that you’re going to lose something this weekend. No, it’s not that five pounds that you’ve been wearing for ages. Rather, you’re gonna lose an hour thanks to those wonderful people who created daylight saving time 100 years ago on March 19, 1918, during World War I. What this loss does mean? If you don’t set your clocks ahead an hour when you … [Read more...] about Spring Those Clocks Forward An Hour Saturday Night Or Be A Tardy Type Sunday

You’re Gonna Lose Something This Weekend

Mar 11, 2016 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

It may be the most dreaded weekend of the year. Luckily, many are on spring break, but the rest of the world is going to suffer in the infamous “spring forward, fall backward” this weekend (aka Daylight Saving Time). Translation: Set you clocks forward Saturday night before your tuck yourself in your beddy-bye. When you wake up you have lost an hour. If it’s possible, … [Read more...] about You’re Gonna Lose Something This Weekend

A Gentle Reminder: Payback Ain’t All That Bad This Time Of Year

Nov 1, 2015 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It's that time of the year when you're paid back for giving up that hour in the spring. This morning at 2 a.m. when you were toddling home, Daylight Saving Time officially ended. Did you remember to set your clocks back an hour? Did you change the batteries in you smoke/carbon monoxide detectors? If you didn't, not to worry. You've got an hour to catch up. BTW, your … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Payback Ain’t All That Bad This Time Of Year

A Gentle Reminder: Heed The Warning Of The Weekend To Come

Oct 27, 2015 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Sure, it’s only Tuesday, but let’s get a head start on the weekend because this one is going to have its ups and downs. Sure, every retailer and kid in your life have let you know that Halloween is taking place on Saturday. That’s the constant factor. Another constant is Sunday around 2 a.m. While you’ll be snug in your beddy-bye, Daylight Savings Time will come to an end … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Heed The Warning Of The Weekend To Come

A Gentle Reminder: Spring Forward Sunday

Mar 6, 2015 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It's that time of the year. You know the one where you lose an hour of sleep — Daylight Saving Times begins. Grr! So, Saturday night before you fall asleep watching "Saturday Night Live" or after you get home from the DIFFA gala, set your clocks ahead an hour. That is unless you have one of the atomic clocks. It'll just explode on you. Just kidding. If you're on spring … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Spring Forward Sunday

MySweetCharity Reminder: What You Lost In The Spring, You’ll Get Back This Sunday

Oct 31, 2014 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

If you’ve been missing something for months, you’re really gonna get it back this weekend. Sunday at 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time ends! You’ll get that hour back that you lost back on March 9. So, you before you put on your flannel jammies and snuggle under your duvet Saturday night, set your clocks back at hour. Otherwise, you’re going to be the first one at church … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Reminder: What You Lost In The Spring, You’ll Get Back This Sunday

Prepare To Lose Something Sunday

Mar 7, 2014 6:00 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Before you check out for spring break or even the weekend, just be advised you’re going to lose something temporarily — an hour. This Sunday the infamous Daylight Saving Time begins. That means setting your clocks ahead one hour. The good news is that the lost hour will be returned to you on Sunday, November 2. The even better news is that thanks to loads of schools being … [Read more...] about Prepare To Lose Something Sunday

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