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Gift Exchange (MM #2465)

If you work in an office you’ve probably just wrapped up your Christmas gift exchange. Some companies call it Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa, but no matter the name it’s usually disappointing…

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Purple Lights (MM #2460)

People get upset about the strangest things. Take for instance purple lights. Right now people in my neighborhood are angry about the color of Christmas lights…

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Wish List (MM #2438)

Today’s a day that’s extremely long for many. It’s Black Friday. But for us, it’s the day we try to get the wish list from all of the nieces and nephews…

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Who Has Time? (MM #2430)

I don’t know about you, but this year has flown by. People have already begun decorating for the holidays! Honestly, who has time?

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Bargain Hunting (MM #2331)

I’ve noticed that the back to school shopping season is all about bargain hunting. People may shop for a bargain at Christmas, but they’re more likely to pay full price. I think that’s the difference between need and want…

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Blurring Together (MM #2150)

Have you noticed that our holiday seasons are blurring together? Valentine’s Day cards were on the shelves before Christmas. And today you can buy a Shamrock shake and enjoy it with you Valentine’s candy…

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Week Between (MM #2108)

The week between Christmas and New Years is always frustrating. That’s the week I always hope to catch up on pending projects. But sadly, I never get to them. While many people I know, including my wife are enjoying vacation time, I’m still hard at work for my clients…

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Hottest Gifts (MM #2106)

Anyone with young kids knows that Hatchimals were one of the hottest gifts this year. But there was another hot item this holiday season, and this one was for adults. The most interesting thing, nobody knows why it was so popular…

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Peace On Earth (MM #2104)

During the holidays we often hear that people are hoping for peace on earth. That’s a nice sentiment, but it’s often just words. But as I get older, peace on earth is truly something that I dream of…

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Gift Baskets (MM #2102)

Holiday gift baskets fascinate me. I think I enjoy the variety you find in gift baskets, most. But I’ve noticed that they often contain products that you can never find anywhere else. I wonder if some companies create products that are specifically made for the gift baskets. Sometimes I’ll find a product that I enjoy…

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