But what if the company you worked for said that they were going to nix the company Christmas party altogether? Or they made you choose between having a Christmas party or receiving a Christmas bonus?

Making gifts and creating a gift that expresses your feelings for the person you are giving to. It can be fun, therapeutic, and most of all---priceless.

The office manager went around asking employees to participate in the Secret Santa gift exchange before the holiday break. It was my first time doing so, but I was game. I thought it would be fun to purchase a gift secretly for a co-worker.

More often than not, the HR department is your contact for expressing grievances and complaints, managing your benefits, and conducts your reviews.

Moguls Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart have touted the use of vision boards for their success. I like using a vision board because it puts everything in perspective for me---visually.

Here are just a few pictures of our current status while in line for Target's Black Friday midnight sale.

Yay! Thanksgiving is finally here. And while most of us spent time out and about purchasing food and items to make our fabulous soirees a hit, being thankful is what this holiday is all about.

This is my 1,000th blog post on TheCubicleChick.com. Who would've thought that I would make it to 1,000 posts? That is like a major feat in the world of blogging---to reach this milestone for me is incredible.

When it comes to Black Friday, there are few stores that can compete with Walmart. Say what you want about the retailer, but during our current economic climate, most people are looking for bargains to stretch their money, and Walmart rolls back prices lower than most.

If you are anything like me, then you love a good steak. I love veggies, but a good steak and a loaded baked potato are my idea of a great meal.

This year, Macy's is upping the ante with their first-ever midnight opening for Black Friday. You can get your eat on during Turkey day, and then stay up and raid Macy's for what is sure to be bargains galore.

I believe if someone is nagging you about your Klout score, or using that data only to determine how "influential" you are or to decide whether or not they want to work with you, then they are doing themselves a disservice.

We are less than 5 days away from moving into our new townhouse and I am so excited. I haven't been enjoying the packing part, but I am so looking forward to the extra space.

An issue that usually plagues my profession during this time of year is whether or not to celebrate Halloween at work and allow employees to wear costumes.

One of the major rules of blogging is that you are supposed to be consistent---that is, you are supposed to blog on a schedule; frequently to build up your readership and content.