Economy be darned, Americans want to have a happy holiday. Credit: Brett.Wagner, Flickr In years past, I asked for everything but the kitchen sink for Christmas. This year, I asked for the sink -- literally. It may not be exciting, but it's ...
Salvation Trooper. Photo: Rysac1, Flickr Is it getting scroogey in here, or is it just the economy? According to the latest Harris poll, only 38% percent of Americans surveyed plan to give a charitable gift this year, compared to 49% last year. ...
Holiday tipping: How generous are you? Photo: Fred Morley, Getty Images During the 2008 holiday season, people were pickier about who and how much they tipped, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey. And not only that, but ...
Is Halloween spending up or down? Image: AMagill/Flickr Depending upon who you believe, Halloween 2009 is either shaping up to be a huge disappointment for retailers or it is going to be the best year ever. Forbes is predicting a scary ...
When I hear friends say that they're going to spend their Christmas vacation sprawled out on a beach in Mexico, I recoil in horror as I try to imagine swimming and warm weather in late December. Well, with the casino business hurting from the ...
These simple DIY favor boxes are an easy way to decorate your table and ...
Make your birthday wishes even more special with this delightful DIY ...
