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7 Rules: Shopping Online
Ever shop online at work? Come on, admit it—we won't tell your boss. Well, if you were one of millions who did some serious "working" on this year's Cyber Monday, the market thanks you.
Regifting this Holiday Season
No one likes to fake it—but when you open up that red and green hand-knit scarf that Santa himself would have purposely left behind, you have to pretend to be excited and then say thank you.
My Bucket List of Christmas Gifts
After you have been on this earth for a while—made your bones, so to speak—you have probably acquired most of the things you want or need. That’s why it’s so baffling when your wife or one of the kids asks, “What would you like for Christmas?”
Black Friday: A Dad's Plan of Attack
For me, Black Friday used to be the perfect excuse to stay home all day and watch a “Law & Order” marathon or challenge the kids to see who can build the best blanket-and-couch-cushion fort. In fact, I would have stayed home and knelt on my knees if that’s what it took to avoid the Black Friday fray. A couple of years back, though, some arm twisting from my wife got me out of bed and into stores before the sun came up. To my astonishment, I actually enjoyed the experience, came home with some great deals, and have gone shopping every Black Friday since. Here’s some tips I’ve learned along the way to help you plan your attack, find the best bargains and make it home before dark.
Black Friday vs Cyber Monday: Which is Best?
Social or reclusive? Outdoors or in? Lug merchandise or have it shipped? These are but a few of the options to consider when you decide if you’re going to score your biggest bargains on Black Friday or on Cyber Monday. I’ve tried both approaches several times in recent years and see pros and cons to both. While these shopping days are not mutually exclusive, of course, the assumption here is that you’re going to make a choice about which day to spend the bulk of your time, adrenaline and cash in search of the best bargains.
