Cops behaving badly has been a hot-button issue this year, between high-profile cases in Ferguson and New York City, but don't forget there are officers who do plenty of good.
Quick question for ya this Boxing Day morning: was what you were given for Christmas turn out to be what you wanted for Christmas? Did your spouse/kids/pets feel the same way? Are the sizes and colors just right? If so, please feel free to skip this article. Otherwise, keep reading. Maybe we can make your returns happier.
Admit it...when you were a kid, you snooped.
I totally did. To this day, I still wish I hadn't. See, I was praying for this adorable chimpanzee puppet thing (it looked SO REAL!!!), and though I had asked Santa for it, I secretly wanted it for my birthday (12/17). I could...
I love these. Each and every one. Not necessarily for all for me, but at least for some idea-making.
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A bear wearing a crown, on a flask? Heck yes!
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Last night I spent the better part of 5 and a half hours making my holiday confections for my co-workers. Granted, much of it was due to the fact that I've never made true "candy" before, and there's quite an art to doing it, without burning the house down or scalding the skin off your hands. Ho...
You can always spot a parent around the holiday season. Their hair is a frazzled mesh of cow licks and stray strands as if it’s been pulled by a crowd of frantic people. Their eyes dart around in all directions desperately seeking something that could suddenly appear at a moment’s notice. They break down and cry during commercials that advertise “the hottest toy of the holiday season.”
I’ve always stressed myself over Christmas shopping. I’m always way too concerned over whether the person I’m giving a gift to will actually like it. The better you know someone the easier it is to buy them a gift, or just be a careful listener. They’ll give you clues and they won’t even know it.
"Can you send me a list, please?"
This is my parents' way of asking for my "wish list" for my upcoming birthday and Christmas. I realize they want an idea of what to look for, but I don't like it. Never have. I have such disdain for this question, for many reasons. Allow me to e...
If you are a true Starbucks lover, this may not make you choke on your latte. Starbucks has rolled out a new gift card that is $450 just in time for the holidays.