Black Friday (or the day the Holiday shopping season officially starts)

(unofficial) Definition:  the day after Thanksgiving.
Millions of Americans hit the pavement and roads on the day after Thanksgiving, exercising away those calories from a big turkey dinner and putting retailers in the black (i.e. making money/turn a profit).  Bargains galore are usually offered up by retailers and web-tailers to entice people to spend their hard earned [...]

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Top 10 reasons to Gift early this year

Dear Barbara,

This just in – the top 10 reasons to gift My Kids’ Cookies early this year:
10) No need to remember what size sweater your Uncle Ed wears.
9)   Last year, your brother-in-law regifted your Christmas gift back to you.
8)  Your credit card gas charges add up to more than the # of digits in the [...]

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