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.
Black Friday Line Madness
Here are just a few pictures of our current status while in line for Target’s Black Friday midnight sale.
Scenes from Our Thanksgiving Preparation
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.
The Cubicle Chick Co-Hosts Holiday Spa Soiree Experience at Go! Spa
Yes, this is the most wonderful time of the year. It is also a time for us to spend time with one another and share laughter and love! That was what it was all about last night at the Holiday Spa Soiree Experience at one of my favorite spas in the St. Louis area, Go! Spa.
What’s On Your Thanksgiving Menu?
Can you believe we are a week away from Thanksgiving? Time is certainly flying by, and soon, Turkey Day will be upon us. Usually each year, I attend Thanksgiving dinner at my Grandmother’s house, and she and my Aunt usually do all of the prepping and cooking.
Dealing with Depression During the Holidays
Known as “holiday blahs”, “holiday depression”, or Seasonal affective disorder (or winter depression), the holidays are met with an overwhelming sense of despair followed by sadness, anger, and loneliness.
Macy’s Announces First Ever Midnight Black Friday Opening
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.
Do You Allow Your Kids to Dress Up for Halloween?
I don’t come from a highly religious family, but I know of friends and other extended family members who do not allow their children to dress up for Halloween. Some tend to think that Halloween is an evil ‘holiday’ that stirs up negativity and disrespects the Bible and the Word.
My Grown Up Christmas List ’11
We are almost in the full throes of the holiday season and I have already secured my daughter’s first Christmas present. It got me thinking about what I wanted this year.
Wal-mart Brings Back Layaway for the Holiday Shopping Season
Beginning October 17, Wal-mart stores nationwide will open up their layaway departments for holiday purchases under the Wal-mart Christmas Layaway Program. The layaway will only be available for the two most popular categories for Christmas shopping: electronics and toys.
Labor Day Signals End of Summer: Fall, Come Forth
Labor Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. It usually takes place around my birthday and is a time where we get in some last bit of partying before the end of summer.
Happy Birthday to Me! And Happy International Bacon Day
Funny how time flies when you are having fun. And when you are building your empire one stone at a time, your days fly by like a whirlwind.