Parent Hacks’ Basic Goal-Setting Guide for 2010 - I’ve liked this site for a long time. Here they provide you with some basics for getting things done in the new year.
The Definitive Guide to Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions - Let’s face it: most of us fail when it comes to sticking to resolutions — so much so that many people swear never to make resolutions again. Leo at Zen Habits shows you how to swear by your resolutions.
Roger Ebert’s Blog - The best of 2009 in film? Here’s as good a place to start as any. Ebert has several different categories of ‘best of’ lists to get your netflix queue humming.
As Soon As Possible - Yes, I’m a sucker for happy endings. Here’s my favorite involving New Year’s Eve.
December 29th, 2009 | Posted By: Alexis in Uncategorized |
Are you one of those folks who was finished with your holiday shopping back in March? Good for you, but this issue’s for the rest of us.
I give to you last minute shopping suggestions courtesy of Dave Barry.
And in all seriousness - happy holidays to you and yours. I hope they’re everything you wish for.
– Gifts for Children –
This is easy. You never have to figure out what to get for children, because they will tell you exactly what they want. They spend months and months researching these kinds of things by watching Saturday- morning cartoon-show advertisements. Make sure you get your children exactly what they ask for, even if you disapprove of their choices. If your child thinks he wants Murderous Bob, the Doll with the Face You Can Rip Right Off, you’d better get it. You may be worried that it might help to encourage your child’s antisocial tendencies, but believe me, you have not seen antisocial tendencies until you’ve seen a child who is convinced that he or she did not get the right gift.
– Gifts for Men –
Men are amused by almost any idiot thing — that is why professional ice hockey is so popular — so buying gifts for them is easy. But you should never buy them clothes. Men believe they already have all the clothes they will ever need, and new ones make them nervous. For example, your average man has 84 ties, but he wears, at most, only three of them. He has learned, through humiliating trial and error, that if he wears any of the other 81 ties, his wife will probably laugh at him (”You’re not going to wear THAT tie with that suit, are you?”). So he has narrowed it down to three safe ties, and has gone several years without being laughed at. If you give him a new tie, he will pretend to like it, but deep inside he will hate you.
If you want to give a man something practical, consider tires. More than once, I would have gladly traded all the gifts I got for a new set of tires.
– Dave Barry, “Christmas Shopping: A Survivor’s Guide”
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December 15th, 2009 | Posted By: Alexis in Uncategorized |
John Denver & Muppets - 12 Days of Christmas: Old school celebrating. Well - not Bells of St. Mary/Bing Old School. This is maybe 8-track school? Middle School?
Bing Crosby? Meet David Bowie: Speaking of Bing, here’s maybe the most unusual holiday pairing in human history.
Adam Sandler’s The Hannukah Song - It’s a become a holiday classic. Happy Chanuka, Chanukah, Chanukkah, Channukah, Hanukah, Hannukah, Hanukkah, Hanuka, Hanukka, Hanaka, Haneka, Hanika, Khanukkah. 13 possible spellings. One spelling for each night, with five left over for good measure!
And now for something completely different but immeasurably cool:
100 Days in Glacier National Park - Not holiday related, just beautiful. Enjoy.
December 15th, 2009 | Posted By: Alexis in Uncategorized |
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Is there anything more fun than watching kids this time of year? I hope you feel the same way. May these actual excerpts of letters to Santa - only possible from the mouths of babes - warm your heart and bring a little holiday cheer to you and yours.
I would like you to get me anything you want but make sure no girl stuff!!
- Conor, 6
Thank you, Santa. Why do you eat so many cookies? How about trying donuts.
- Camryn, 3
I am going to try to remember to wear my undies every day and not go commando to school.
- Braedon, 8
i am desperate to see my presents so drive safely i hope you get around everyones house in time (especially mine) and that you do not catch a cold if it is snowing. (as you can see i am an incredibly spoilt little brat)
- Lauren, 11
I wish for my baby brother to have a special life as a girl because I would really rather have a sister.
- Sally, 5
Make sure to bring along extra batteries so Rudolph’s nose doesn’t run out!
- Cory, 8
Did your really run over my grandma?
- MacKenzie, 7
Even though I may seem a little mean, I’m really a sweet girl. (I get it from my dad)
- Jackie, 2
I’ve seen you in all your movies, I think you did a really great job in the Santa Clause and Miracle on 34th Street (both versions).
- Addison, 8
If possible could you please arrange for the deadbeats at the school board office to install our classroom sink. Thanks.
- Jackson, 10
I have tried to be good Santa, but boys will be boys. You must know that by now.
- Will, 6
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Ah. Only such wisdom can grow from the mouths of babes. May you and yours offer sweet smiles to all this holiday season. What’s that you say? You’re worried about those very sweets this time of year? Rest easy, my yuletide friend, and simply point and click your way and sleigh to our friends at Epic Dental.
Got something that makes you smile? Please, do send it along
And, here, as always are some sweet links to enjoy.
Big Smiles!
Lynn P.
Editor
Something To Smile About
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December 1st, 2009 | Posted By: Alexis in Uncategorized |
How much would the 12 days of Christmas cost you today? Wow. Who would have guessed it?
Everyone needs an Alice: Interesting site sent to me by my sister-in-law - household product delivery. Kinda reminds me of Costco or Sam’s Club but w/ home delivery. Might provide you an interesting gift card or two this holiday season.
Muppets - Bohemian Rhapsody: Seriously silly. Make sure to watch until the end.’
The Art of Manliness Gift Guide: Pretty cute and actually pretty good, too.
December 1st, 2009 | Posted By: Alexis in Uncategorized |
