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Paying the Price for Procrastinating

Am I the only parent who waits until 11:55 p.m. on Christmas Eve to start wrapping a closet full of gifts? Let the festive cloaking of toys and books begin… before my kid wakes up. My gift wrapping marathon typically begins after my young daughter goes to bed… or, rather, to sleep. On Christmas Eve that can take up to three hours. She’s cajoled into bed, but fights fatigue with every fiber of her being. The kid is determined to catch a glimpse of Santa, and this year even set a “trap” to prove to her doubting classmates that this … Continue reading →

Fall Beach Deals

Who knew procrastinating could yield such major savings? Timing is everything in the world of travel, and when you are able to be flexible with your vacation dates, your wallet will thank you. While the rest of the world is heading back to class to start the new academic year, you could be relaxing on an empty beach at a price that can’t be beat. Fall is considered “off-season” at many popular beach resorts, which means minimal crowds, incredible weather and fabulous savings. If you are looking to soak up the sun, sand and surf without going into debt, consider … Continue reading →

Extending the Holiday Magic

(Our Tannenbaum) Here’s a sight you don’t want to see on the third day of Christmas: a bare tree dumped on the curb, stripped of its holiday lights and ornaments, waiting for the city recycling truck to pick it up and chop it into mulch. Oh, the horror! It’s like seeing Santa standing naked on the side of the road. My eyes! My poor eyes! It’s the third day of Christmas, people. Where’s your holiday spirit? Knowing that someone undressed that tree’s lovely branches and prepared it for disposal within hours of Santa’s visit is utterly heartbreaking. It’s especially gut-wrenching … Continue reading →

The Gift of Time

If your child is like mine, then she likely got more plastic junk… I mean, Christmas presents… than she knows what to do with. My kid hit her meltdown point shortly after lunch, which, if memory serves me right, is a few hours later than last year. At least she made it through breakfast. Christmas morning can lead to sensory overload for many young children… and their tired parents too. But when all is said and done, and the gifts have been opened and the paper gets pitched, I will bet you anything that the present your child appreciates the … Continue reading →