I have started a new job recently and found out last week that they draw names for Christmas. It has stirred up feelings I have about Secret Santas and drawing names. I hate to sound like a Scrooge but I just don't like to take part in them. I don't mind buying gifts but I usually get stuff that I will never use. Tis the season, right?

Anyway I hate to be so "bah humbug" about what is a lovely gesture but there has been many times that I've received nothing or what I did receive just wa… Continue

I admit it. I forgot about the time change but thanks to the atomic clock I quickly figured it out. Last Monday the time clock at work automatically adjusted for the new time. I guess it didn't get the memo about it being pushed back a week.

I do love this time better because I wake up earlier. I hate it though since it gets dark really early. It will take all week to get use to the time.

I haven't been around the computer much today as I've been doing some Christmas shopping. I always try to start earlier each year instead of waiting for Black Friday, and this year I'm actually doing it. It feels pretty good. I can't wait to be done, though.

So today my blog post is all about holiday shopping tips. It's sort of my game plan for tackling my holiday shopping. I'm not much into shopping the other 10 months of the year but… Continue

Today at the Geeky Housewife, I've posted some tips for taking out the trash. At my job, there is a scanner, so I hear quite a bit of chatter throughout the morning. A lot of it has to do with garbage collecting, so it inspired me to make a list of tips about putting out the trash. Inspiration comes in all forms.

Last night I took my two-year-old trick or treating for the first time. We had went to a local festival which had crazy long lines for each little game, so we just walked around for a bit. After we left, I decided to stop at my brother's house on the way home to trick or treat him and then head to my parent's place.

We get out and go to the front door. The front light is on, so I feel better knowing that they might actually be prepared for Trick or treaters. When you live in the countr… Continue