Do You Wrap Or Bag Presents?
UNITED STATES—It was no argument 10 to 15 years ago, I would easily wrap all my Christmas gifts, but within the past 2-3 years, I have swapped wrapping gifts for bagging them. Why? Bagging a gift is just so much easier. To be honest, time seriously got the best of me in recent years, and I was put into...
Cyber Monday Sales Are Not What You Think
UNITED STATES—If you’re rushing to your computer to do a bit of shopping on Cyber Monday or throughout this coming week, you might want to pause for a second. Why? The deals are not as great as you think they are. I have no clue why people think Cyber Monday is like this massive day of deals from retailers...
Black Friday Has Changed For The Better
UNITED STATES—It's official, the holiday shopping season is upon us, and it is time to start spending money, but you need to be aware of a few things before you start spending. The greatest thing to happen in an odd way was the pandemic. Why? Before the pandemic, the retailers were opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day. So that...
Not Letting The Credit Card Tempt You
UNITED STATES—We are in that time of year where money is spent swift and fast. I’m not referring to just cash and debit cards. To be honest, it is better to spend your cash or use your debit card because it is your actual money. In addition, with cash you tend to be a bit more guarded about what...
Sound Is A Sleep Killer For Me
UNITED STATES—Gosh, I’m going to let out a secret that I think everyone already knows, I don’t sleep well at night, even when I try. For months, and I mean months I have been trying to figure out what is causing my sleepless nights. Is it stress? Is it worry? Is it caffeine? Is my body wired too much?...
Kids Can Cost You Plenty Of Money
UNITED STATES—So many people say the cost of kids can really put a strain on your wallet. I’m starting to understand that more and more, as I’m spending more time with my nieces and nephews. For starters, telling a kid ‘no, you can’t have something’ is easier said than done. The biggest thing I’ve come to realize is that...
Are You Frustrated With Raking Leaves?
UNITED STATES—It is that time of year, October is over, and November has arrived. Depending on what part of the United States you live in, you have probably seen those leaves start to fall off the trees. The question that now remains is when you begin to rake them.
For me, the moment that I see enough leaves in front...
Customer Service At Fast-Food Establishments
UNITED STATES—Customer service just feels like it is getting worse by the minute today. I could do a column on various things, but I specifically wanted to focus on customer service at fast-food establishments. I was recently at a fast-food drive thru and the service was so horrid, I know and I made a mental note in my brain...
Let The Shopping Craze Begin
UNITED STATES—November is here and for retailers there is just 5-6 weeks until Christmas. Yes, this is the busiest time of year for retailers who may have been struggling all year long, but they now have an opportunity to turn a profit. For those not in the know, there is a holiday known as Black Friday, which transpires the...
The Holidays Are Fast Approaching
UNITED STATES—It is hard to fathom this, but in about a month the biggest food holiday of the year, Thanksgiving will be upon us. Yes, it feels like the month of October is moving at a feverish speed and I find it so amazing that time sometimes flies when you least expect it. So with Halloween certain to be...