CHRISTMAS: How Late Is Too Late?
A full 7 days from 2012 (and more from Christmas day), is it wrong that I want to leave the Christmas tree up for another week? What’s the latest you / your neighbors have kept the lights glowing in the … Continued
What’s The Best Gift You Received Over The Holidays?
At our house, Roy got what is hands-down the silliest, funniest invention of the last few years … even moreso since it didn’t exist when we were kids: a self-inflating whoopee cushion! Silly, yes! But it SELF-inflates, over and over. … Continued
HOLIDAY FEUDS: What’s Your Best Advice?
If spending time with the family makes you queasy this season, here’s the best piece of advice from a relationship expert: “Wait two minutes before responding to anything that infuriates you.” Reflex responses are often defensive and tend to escalate matters. Take a few … Continued
CASH FOR CHRISTMAS: Is This The New Trend?
Don’t be surprised if you get some green stuff (the good kind!) for Christmas this year … turns out 30% of folks said they were planning on giving cash instead of gifts this season. Is that you? Why cash? Share … Continued
Are You A Self-Gifter This Season?
The “self-gifting” trend has been gaining popularity for years, with the honest shopper admitting to spending an average of $237 on themselves. Is that you? What have you purchased so far? Share with us here!
STRESS: What’s The One Chore You Let Your Husband Do For The Holidays?
Women report being extra-stressed at this time of year because all the holiday “stuff” falls on them. When asked, “Would you ever let your husband organize Christmas?” … 86% said absolutely not! What’s the one chore you let your husband … Continued
HOLIDAYS: Am I The Only One Who Did The Unthinkable This Weekend?
With my sister and her two kids visiting all weekend, we had extra hands to help, so we did the unthinkable. Our Christmas tree is now out of the crawlspace and decorated for the season! All that remains is our … Continued
Is It Too Early For Christmas Music All The Time?
Always interesting to hear about the first radio station to flip to all-Christmas-music at this time of year … The 2012 honor goes to Cat Country 96.3 in Wichita Falls, TX. Are you ready for it? Should we do it? Share with … Continued
HOLIDAY SPENDING: Are You Planning On Buying More This Year?
A new survey found that most Americans are going to spend 5% more this year than last … are you in this group? What’s the biggest / most-expensive item on your shopping list? Share with us HERE!
Is It Too Early For Christmas Shopping Already?
If you’ve stopped into Sears or Walmart or Kmart lately, you’ve probably seen them … holiday displays! Toys R Us has already started promoting toys for the holiday season as well – is it too early? Have you started your … Continued