One more trip to the mall. One more trip to the mall. One more trip to the mall …  That’s what I keep telling myself. It’ll probably end up being like five more trips to the mall. Plus Wal-mart. And Amazon. And maybe the gas station if I get truly desperate on Christmas Eve. 😉 I’ve just got so many →

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It’s Black Friday. Where were you at 5 a.m.? Me? I was at home in bed. And not one of the thousands of people who got up at the crack of dawn to go shopping. I’ve never really understood the whole Black Friday thing. I like to shop as much as the next woman (okay, maybe more), but there’s nothing that →

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Things I have to be grateful for this Thanksgiving: 1. My family, significant other, and friends. 2. My health and general well-being, and that of those I love. 3. The kindness, generosity, and valor of others, whether it’s the troops overseas, police and firemen here at home, or the woman at the mall who holds the door open for you when your arms are →

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Out of all the holidays on the calendar, Thanksgiving is definitely my favorite.  It’s about three things — food, family, and football — and it’s one of the simplest holidays around. All you have to do is cook a little bit (or a lot if you like), show up for the family shindig, eat too much, and spend the rest of the afternoon →

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So, I went to the store yesterday and stocked up on Christmas supplies. Wrapping paper, tape, cards, bows. I’ve got enough for the whole family. I also bought some presents. People in my family get the same thing year after year. Not because I’m not creative when it comes to shopping, but because that’s what they really, really want.  One →

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