When it comes to Christmas shopping, there’s very little appeal in battling crowds on the high street and spending half the weekend queuing in a shopping centre. Therefore, it may come as no surprise that online shopping enjoys an annual boom over the festive period. So much so that specially-created events off the back of such buying habits have now become tradition, such as Cyber Monday. Online holiday shopping continues to grow in popularity. According to American Express, for the first time, more people are expected to shop online on Cyber Monday than visit brick and mortar stores on Black Friday.
2014年11月28日星期五
Let Your Kids Make the Pie!
We all know what children bring to our lives. Around the busy holiday cooking season, though, they bring even more: an extra set of hands and damn cheap labor. There’s no better time to start putting them to work.
2014年11月26日星期三
Kiss Me Its Christmas Gifts
The festive period is quickly approaching. Soon everything you see will have some kind of glittery decoration hanging from it, or an impressive fairy light display. Grab anything red and green and hit the streets for a serious bout of retail therapy as you look to surprise your loved ones with gifts.
Other than shopping until you drop, decorating the house, the tree, even the dog, the Yuletide also spurs on a tidal wave of parties. Whether that's in the office or with friends. And a Christmas party wouldn't be complete without a bit of dress-up.
Do your bit to spread some cheer with this hilariously large novelty red custom tie. Reading 'Kiss me it's xmas' in blue and pale pink lettering, it also boasts an image of some holly and doodle-style snowflakes. Walk in to the office with this round your neck and watch as your colleagues fall about laughing. You can also visit Snapmade.com, an experienced Internet-based supplier,there are tons of custom ideas to help you to choose Christmas gifts for your friends and your family.Have fun!
Other than shopping until you drop, decorating the house, the tree, even the dog, the Yuletide also spurs on a tidal wave of parties. Whether that's in the office or with friends. And a Christmas party wouldn't be complete without a bit of dress-up.
Do your bit to spread some cheer with this hilariously large novelty red custom tie. Reading 'Kiss me it's xmas' in blue and pale pink lettering, it also boasts an image of some holly and doodle-style snowflakes. Walk in to the office with this round your neck and watch as your colleagues fall about laughing. You can also visit Snapmade.com, an experienced Internet-based supplier,there are tons of custom ideas to help you to choose Christmas gifts for your friends and your family.Have fun!
Secret Santa Gift Ideas
While Thanksgiving and Christmas might be all about food and merriment, gifts play an undeniably important role during the holidays. Finding an appropriate secret Santa Christmas present for colleagues and friends can be pretty damn difficult.
In fact, if we had the choice, we'd rather debut on Takeshi's Castle than go out and track down a gift. It's THAT hard. So what do you buy? Or should we say, what shouldn't you buy...Firstly there are the totally inappropriate 'joke' presents, which are just terrible and should be avoided at all costs - unless, of course, you know the recipient extremely well. Even then, it's pretty risqué. Anything with boobs or a penis on should be discarded immediately. Don't even pick it up off the shelf, unless you want your boss to look like this. There are also the completely useless secret Santa gifts that nobody really wants. A colourful knitted 'tea cosy' to keep your toilet roll covered being one of them. Or a sparkly custom hat. What you do want, however, are useful items that people won't feel compelled to throw away. Anything from stationery to homeware, or if in doubt - chocolate!
What's the worst secret santa gift you've ever received?
In fact, if we had the choice, we'd rather debut on Takeshi's Castle than go out and track down a gift. It's THAT hard. So what do you buy? Or should we say, what shouldn't you buy...Firstly there are the totally inappropriate 'joke' presents, which are just terrible and should be avoided at all costs - unless, of course, you know the recipient extremely well. Even then, it's pretty risqué. Anything with boobs or a penis on should be discarded immediately. Don't even pick it up off the shelf, unless you want your boss to look like this. There are also the completely useless secret Santa gifts that nobody really wants. A colourful knitted 'tea cosy' to keep your toilet roll covered being one of them. Or a sparkly custom hat. What you do want, however, are useful items that people won't feel compelled to throw away. Anything from stationery to homeware, or if in doubt - chocolate!
What's the worst secret santa gift you've ever received?
2014年11月25日星期二
Can't Miss Black Friday Freebies
The holiday shopping season officially kicks off the Friday after Thanksgiving. Black Friday is notorious for great deals, long lines and bickering shoppers. But despite all the madness it brings, it also provides some great opportunities to obtain free goods. Here are eight freebies you should take advantage of on Nov.28.
Snapmade: If you’re interested in customizing items by yourself. Snapmade is offering Black Friday sales for custom ornaments,custom tote bags and more other products up to 80% off. When you make an online or in-store purchase on Black Friday. Shop a great selection of custom personalized items on Black Friday! Amazon AppStore: You can get freebies from home with Amazon’s “Free App of the Day” bundle. The promotion starts on Thanksgiving, and will offer more than $115 worth of top paid apps and games for free on Android devices. Amazon also will offer apps throughout the holiday shopping season at discounts up to 90 percent. Half-price books: Head to Half Price Books early Friday morning for a chance to be one of the first 100 customers in line to receive a tote bag with a $5 gift card. One lucky person will get a tote bag with a $100 gift card. Doors open at 7 a.m., so get there early.
Restaurant gift card programs: Many restaurants promote holiday gift card deals, and take it from a former waitress – they really want to sell these things. The way these promotions typically work is fairly easy for the consumer: You buy a restaurant gift card for a friend or family member and receive a free gift card in return. If you have a restaurant you frequent, why not buy yourself a gift card and receive another one completely free? It’s like putting free cash in your pocket.
Gold’s Gym: If you’re still under a food coma from Thanksgiving festivities, maybe a free workout is a better option than battling the Black Friday crowds. Gold’s Gym has declared Nov. 28 “Trim the Fat Friday.” It's offering free gym admission Nov. 28 through 30.
As always, be sure to check with local stores to make sure they’re participating in company freebies. Safe travels, and happy saving.
Snapmade: If you’re interested in customizing items by yourself. Snapmade is offering Black Friday sales for custom ornaments,custom tote bags and more other products up to 80% off. When you make an online or in-store purchase on Black Friday. Shop a great selection of custom personalized items on Black Friday! Amazon AppStore: You can get freebies from home with Amazon’s “Free App of the Day” bundle. The promotion starts on Thanksgiving, and will offer more than $115 worth of top paid apps and games for free on Android devices. Amazon also will offer apps throughout the holiday shopping season at discounts up to 90 percent. Half-price books: Head to Half Price Books early Friday morning for a chance to be one of the first 100 customers in line to receive a tote bag with a $5 gift card. One lucky person will get a tote bag with a $100 gift card. Doors open at 7 a.m., so get there early.
Restaurant gift card programs: Many restaurants promote holiday gift card deals, and take it from a former waitress – they really want to sell these things. The way these promotions typically work is fairly easy for the consumer: You buy a restaurant gift card for a friend or family member and receive a free gift card in return. If you have a restaurant you frequent, why not buy yourself a gift card and receive another one completely free? It’s like putting free cash in your pocket.
Gold’s Gym: If you’re still under a food coma from Thanksgiving festivities, maybe a free workout is a better option than battling the Black Friday crowds. Gold’s Gym has declared Nov. 28 “Trim the Fat Friday.” It's offering free gym admission Nov. 28 through 30.
As always, be sure to check with local stores to make sure they’re participating in company freebies. Safe travels, and happy saving.
2014年11月24日星期一
5 Things You Should Teach Your Kids This Thanksgiving
Every year families celebrate Thanksgiving Day. This wonderful holiday creates warm and kind-hearted family atmosphere in every corner of the country. This meaningful day is a nice occasion and opportunity to gather all your family members and enjoy the taste of a Thanksgiving turkey. Thanksgiving Day teaches every citizen of the country to be kind, generous and grateful, especially on this day. The history of our ancestors proves that miracles often happen to those people who work hard and don’t forget to express gratitude to the world around. We should realize it and hand down this great wisdom from generation to generation. The level of children’s cultural and moral development depends on the parents’ upbringing style. I think that Thanksgiving turkey and other tasty dishes aren’t enough. Parents should help their kids to feel the spirit of the holiday and understand what they celebrate on Thanksgiving. Here are five most important things you should teach your children this Thanksgiving.
2014年11月21日星期五
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