How are you doing on Christmas Day?
Best wishes on Christmas Day. Christmas Day, celebrated by about 88 percent of Americans, is a day of celebrations, gatherings, […]
Gifts
Facts and figures for the holidays 2025
The holidays are a busy time for most Americans: shopping, traveling, visiting, and eating lots of holiday goodies. AAA predicts 122.4
What not to give for a gift
Since gift giving is big this time of year and I just wrote about the best gifts I’ve ever received,
Check out my all-time favorite gifts and tell me about yours
‘Tis the holiday season and people are busily buying gifts, maybe even frantically now with only three days left until
Need a last-minute holiday gift? Consider a book that takes an innovative look at the spirit and heroism of the Olympic Games
Last year, I met Doug Levy, former reporter and lobbyist, when we served on a committee together. In the signature
Don’t waste money, or risk injury, on unsafe products during the holidays
Remember to prioritize safety during the holiday season. Shop only from trusted stores and online retailers to protect your family
How to keep thieves from stealing packages off your porch
They’re known as Porch Pirates. You see them almost nightly on TV news, stealing packages off people’s porches. It’s so
Cyber Monday: Although online shopping is easy, don’t get tricked into paying too much
You may be exhausted from Thanksgiving celebrations, Black Friday bargain hunting, and Small Business Saturday shopping. So, it seems easy
Check out the great bargain I found on Small Business Saturday
After writing about tips for Small Business Saturday shopping, I headed to downtown Olympia to see what was up. I