Christmas is almost here, and I have the most important question of the year for you. Are you having turkey or ham for dinner? I know that some people have both for Thanksgiving and then again for Christmas. For us we don’t do that. We did when I was growing up, but we also had…
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The Key To a Relaxing Christmas With Relatives: Your Phone
Now, we all know that Christmas is supposed to be a relaxing, comfortable period full of good times. But let’s be realistic here: the sheer pressure of this time of year means that it’s not always possible. With a family to take care of, presents to buy, and food to cook, it can always feel…
If Your Favorite TV Characters Were Real, They’d Be…
Watching TV is something most of us do for pleasure. At the end of a long day, it feels so good to fall on the couch and watch your favorite show back to back before it’s time for bed. Sometimes, you get so into it, that it completely makes your night. But sometimes, you can…
How to Happily Travel This Christmas — With the Whole Family
The holidays are a stressful time with myriad obligations, and frequently, a slew of travel requirements. While you may normally dread piling into the car, organizing snacks, or keeping track of boarding passes, this year could be different. Before you call me crazy, hear me out. Holiday travel may be a necessity, but that doesn’t…
Choosing the Right Road Trip Car
How many of you are getting ready to take road trips for the holidays? We are considering taking one but I’m not sure. One thing that I do know is that I rarely take my own vehicle unless we are only going to be gone for a day or so. The reason is I want…
Happy Thanksgiving
I realize that this is early but I wanted to go ahead and wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Changing the Bedroom
A few years ago, I finally redid my bedroom in colors that I enjoyed at the time. It was the first time that I didn’t put any thought into making sure that the room was “guy friendly”. When Edgar and I were together I always made sure that the bedroom reflected colors that he would enjoy. Nothing too feminine or overly girly. After all it was shared room. One thing I discovered (when I finally stopped the couple mentality) was that I changed so much of myself for him.
Here’s the One Piece of Technology You Need This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving week brings a lot to be thankful for: family time, great food and the merry excitement that the holidays have officially kicked off. This year, we’re especially grateful for one more thing: the new Amazon Fire Kids Edition Tablet. From its unparalleled parental control features to the thousands of vetted kids books, movies and educational apps, the Amazon Fire Kids Edition Tablet is about to save your Thanksgiving holiday.
Amazon is offering a special Black Friday deal where you can get your hands on a Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet for just $69.99.
Customer Service
In a news article I recently heard they were discussing Black Friday and customer service. I don’t remember what channel but the guest made the remark that the old adage “The customer is always right” is outdated.
Planning Ahead: Tips for Surviving the Unexpected
If something is truly unexpected, then, by its very nature, you cannot plan for it. There are some things that happen in life that you didn’t even know were possible. Those events cannot be foreseen. Those are the real catastrophes that leave you devastated for a long time.
The more informed about the possibilities you are, the less likely you will be caught off guard. The fewer things that are truly unexpected, the more prepared you will be. Here are a few more tips for surviving the unexpected:
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