It’s almost here. We are watching the calendar like meteorologists watch the Doppler radar. The holiday season is threatening us like a natural disaster. The emergency broadcast system is... Read more >>

Though there may only have been a few weeks that have passed since the holiday period; Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Often, this means yet more expense and frustration for many. However,... Read more >>

The season of giving doesn’t have to mean the season of spending—much as retailers will hate to hear that. This year, I will be reverting to my practice from my younger, bare bones budget... Read more >>

It’s the middle of December, and you find yourself with a gift-giving list full of friends and family members who already have everything. You’re dreading the gift search because you can... Read more >>

Every year, the international community spends more on gifts during the holiday season than is needed to end hunger for a year. Many of the gifts bought are soon forgotten—raise your hand if... Read more >>

Okay, ladies, listen up. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time for your significant other to start thinking about what he’s going to do for you and how he’s... Read more >>

It’s Christmas Eve. Dinner is ready, the house is decorated, and the lights are aglow with holiday magic. You are about to relax in the recliner with some eggnog and watch A Christmas Story when... Read more >>

I don’t usually start thinking about holiday shopping until the second week of December, but this year I’m trying to get a head start (I’m already behind!) because I’ll need to... Join this chit chat >>

For the last two of my eleven years of marriage, I have been getting absolutely perfect gifts from my husband. I’m talking birthday, mother’s day, anniversary, Christmas, and everything in... Read more >>

I’m acutely aware of the pressures of present picking (my family is not shy!) and I like to shop hard to produce that lump-in-the-throat reaction. That said, there are only so many store hours... Read more >>