Dear Lovelies Letters - Holiday Post Mortem

Dear Video Game Department Sales Guys,

Thank you so much for all your help during my shopping this holiday season. You must have seen my "deer in headlights" look when I was standing at the array of video games and accessories. I may not know video games but I know the right questions to ask, and I appreciate you telling me the "Must Haves" for games and gadgets. You made me look like a really smart Santa to our teen boys.
So a Shout Out in language you can understand- You Rock, Dude! I'm stoked and feelin it. Peace Out.

Signed, Square yet Savvy Shopper

Dear Cell Phone Carrier Customer Service,

Thank you so much for helping me pick out new phones for my sons and myself for the holidays. I wouldn't know a good texting phone if it bit me in the backside and I love the fact all this stuff is free, well, sort of.

Signed, My Life Away for Free Fones


Dear Online Shopping, Gift Card Kiosk, and Delivery Service Guys,

How Did I Ever Survive Holiday Shopping Without You?

Signed, So Not Into Shopping, Ever

How to Survive the Holidays Without Ending Up in The Newspapers

Please stop over at The Motivation Station (TMS) today where I am hosting the topic of holiday planning and budget ideas. This includes Regifting gift cards, minimizing holiday meltdowns of the culinary and psychological type, avoiding inviting the slacker relative, and Not dressing like a certain Pop icon.

I am delighted to Welcome our new TMS host for Fridays, The Head Eagle of The Eagle's View.

Thank you so much for your visit.

What are your tried and true coping strategies for the hectic holidays? Or do you just throw china across the room and leave town?

One Sentence Post: How to Ensure a Stress filled Holiday

In order to ensure a stress filled holiday, please consider getting your house painted two weeks before Christmas.