"What should I do today?" Through the holiday season there are a lot of activities going on. Make a list, plan your shopping, eat out to avoid cooking, and save gas and time by taking advantage of all the things you can find locally...

Wednesday

Is there a little farmer in your family? If so, then you have to take a short drive to Atlanta to Central Illinois Ag and check out the selection of Case IH toys on their shelves. Oh and BTW, grown-up boys like these toys too!

While you're on the road, drop in at Emden's STAG-R-INN for supper. They have a terrific menu including fried green bean and fried pickle appetizers! Want to see a menu before you go? Click here.

Thursday

OK, today take a break from all the shopping and do something for yourself. On the way home from work, grab a bag of subs or clubs from JIMMY JOHN'S, eat a quick dinner, then take a nap. At 11:30 p.m. make your way out to LINCOLN THEATER 4 for the midnight premiere of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."

Other things to do Thursday:

• CICBC blood drive at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Chicken and noodle dinner hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 and Ladies Auxiliary, 4-6:30 p.m.