Holidays
Pogs, Play-doh And Power Rangers: Toy Hits Of Christmases Past
According to the New York Times, there's no real "hit toy" flying off shelves this holiday season.
Move Before Gorging
It's darn-near inevitable that we gain a bit of extra "insulation" during the Holidays. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and just being with your family for the cold season, there's really no hope in trying to limit your food intake.
Most Voluminous Shipping Day Of The Year
Between December 21st and December 24th of this year the U.S. Postal Service will deliver approximately 16.6 billion items. A majority will be processed today, December 16th, as it's predicted to be the busiest shipping day of the year.
10 Gifts Under $10
Christmas is approaching fast, and with it the stress of holiday shopping. In spite of what you think, it is possible to spend less than $10 on each special person in your life, reducing the stress of credit card bills and holiday debt. Here are 10 gifts under $10:
1. Baked goods
Financial Lexicon: Christmas Club
It seems that store shelves start filling with holiday cheer earlier each year. You can find Christmas decorations all year round and carols can be heard the day after Thanksgiving, why not start getting yourself ready for the holiday season earlier too?
Sewing: A Halloween Requirement
When was the last time you saw a sewing machine? When was the last time you used one? I know, no one really uses sewing machines regularly. When my mother gave me my grandmother's machine, I nearly cried--and they were not tears of joy. The thing was a wreck and almost an antique. However, I've never regretted the money I spent fixing it up. I've been able to do a lot with it (and saved a lot of money), despite the fact that I’m not a very good seamstress.
Oh My Pumpkin
It’s fall. Begrudgingly we must accept that summer is over. With the absence of that large orange sun comes the revival of those large orange squash that we know and love. You know what I’m talkin’ about. Oh yeah…it’s pumpkin time!
Labor Day, aka "Retail Celebration Day"
Most people can agree that holidays are awesome, and Labor Day is no exception. It's a long weekend; you get to hang out with friends and family, savor the last barbeque of the summer, and play in the sun.
Chinese New Year--Yet another reason to party
"Gung Hay Fat Choy!" to all of you. While you may not immediately know what that means, I'm going to assume you have an idea, given the title of this post. As a child I remember singing that chant over and over again–to the complete annoyance of my friends and family–and am now starting back up again. I just can't help it, it's really fun to say.
Drop The Ball
The holiday season is coming to a close, and as usual, it's gonna go out with a bang (or a whisper, depending on your celebration style). As of this moment, the handy new year's countdown ticker has informed me that there are approximately 14 hours and two minutes left until midnight.
