What to buy and not to buy on Black Friday
To help you make the best choices for your Black Friday shopping, you need to know what to buy and what not to buy. Even on the biggest sales holiday of the year, not every deal is a good deal.
Gifts
Watch out for dangerous toys this holiday season and during pandemic times
Children could be more susceptible to certain toy-related hazards because they are likely to be at home more due to the pandemic, the U.S. PIRG Education Fund warns. It can be a difficult task, trying to keep kids of different ages busy with safe activities they can perform without supervision.
Watch out for holiday fair scams as the fairs move online
With the pandemic, many local holiday markets and craft fairs have moved online. Scammers are creating phony copycat events that charge for admission and steal your credit card information.
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Happy Father’s Day
It’s a different kind of Father’s Day this year. Not only am I missing my dad, Minor H. Slingsby, center left in the photo above at my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, but I’m missing my daughters, sisters, and nieces, too. I’ve been staying home since early March.
Tips for Father’s Day 2020
My dad was really good at guessing what was in his presents. One time, to fool him, I bought him a magazine subscription and I put it in a toy jack-in-the-box. When he turned the handle, boom.
Happy Mother’s Day 2020
I hope your Mother’s Day is going well. For about the last 10 years, I’ve spent the month of May in Madrid with my daughter. This year is different. Although I bought a ticket, it soon became apparent as the pandemic unfolded that I wouldn’t be able to go this year.
Mother’s Day facts and figures for 2020: What mom’s want on Mother’s Day
A majority of moms want to spend time with family on Mother’s Day. Mom’s also enjoy sleeping in when given the opportunity. An ideal Mother’s Day would include time for mom, time with the family, and some together time watching TV and movies as well as a special dinner.
If you are looking for gifts, a majority of Mom’s said they would enjoy a gift card for an experience they can enjoy after the covid-19 pandemic has passed.
Top Mother’s Day tips in the coronavirus pandemic era
In the past, I’ve written dozens of articles on how to celebrate Mother’s Day. However, this year is so different. Instead of being in Madrid celebrating with my daughter and her family, I’m at home by myself, picking up groceries once a week as my only outing.