holidays

Crackers (MM #4666)

During the holiday season, I often encounter one of my favorite treats. It’s something that most of us keep in the house year-round. But for some reason, cheese and crackers taste a little better this time of year. I know it’s just something that exists only in my mind. Over Christmas, spending time with family,…

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Buying Gift Cards (MM #4658)

Buying gift cards could be a simple solution if you’re out doing some last-minute Christmas shopping. Sure, you could put more thought into the choice, but if you’re like me, you’re tired of fighting the crowds. Experts warn us that criminals have recently increased their focus on gift card theft. But they’re not stealing the…

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Lighting Up The Neighborhood (MM #4639)

This time of year, people are lighting up the neighborhood with Christmas lights everywhere you look. And every year, these holiday displays are getting more ornate. It’s more than hanging a few wreaths and several strands of lights. Americans are acting more like Clark Griswold every day. We’re not only trying to outshine our neighbors,…

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Over The River (MM #4628)

Whether traveling over the river and through the woods or just down the street, Thanksgiving travel can be a hassle. The roads aren’t just busy; people are impatient. It’s been that way for a few days. My drive to work each morning has been a breeze, but trying to get around town any other time…

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The Last Saturday (MM #4605)

This year, I heard a lot of chatter about changing the date we celebrate Halloween. Many want to make it the last Saturday of October rather than always fall on the 31st. It would become a holiday like Thanksgiving that is day-specific rather than date-specific. While I understand the desire to make celebrating easier for…

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Egg Day (MM #4455)

Did you know that every day of the year is a unique celebration? I’ve been tracking these pseudo-holidays for decades, first on the radio and now on social media. Yesterday was National Donut Day. Today, it’s National Egg Day. And even though I keep track of these special celebrations, I usually don’t remember what each…

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Catching Up (MM #4304)

Our offices have been closed since just before Christmas. The entire company shuts down to allow everyone to recharge their batteries. It’s the first time I’ve ever enjoyed a perk like that. So I used the time to catch up on some projects I’d wanted to tackle but never finished. And while catching up is…

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Chocolate Bark (MM #4288)

Many special treats only show up around this time of year. One of my favorites goes by a few different names, but many simply call it chocolate bark. It often combines chocolate and peppermint. Although, some people opt for toffee or peanut butter rather than peppermint. It’s not something I see very often, but when…

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Holiday Traditions (MM #4285)

The other day in a team meeting, we tackled a team-building exercise. Our topic was holiday traditions. Since we have offices worldwide, it was interesting to hear what some people did for the holidays. But for me, it was a big challenge. I realized that growing up, my family didn’t create any traditions, and I…

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Squishmallows (MM #4280)

I do my best to stay up-to-date with pop culture and the latest trends. But sometimes, I find that I’m totally in the dark. Yesterday before a conference call, there was a discussion about the holidays, and my boss mentioned a toy he was searching for, Squishmallows. They’re one of the hottest toys this year….

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