With everyone concentrating on the gifts they plan to give others at this time of the year, we often overlook the smallest of gifts that are always received warmly. I’m talking about cookies. The holiday season is nothing if not a time for the baking, giving, receiving and especially consuming of cookies. They are a vital part of the season’s festive spirit, a way to spread cheer and make the days merrier and brighter. And they are so easy to make, or at least some of them are. With a good cookie — and is there really such a thing as a bad cookie? — the ratio of joy they bring to the recipient to the labor of baking them...
When my dear friend Billy told me he had described himself to a date as “kinda messy,” I told him he needed to offer full disclosure immediately. This woman was orderly to an extreme, and after they broke up (because she wouldn’t let him drink a glass of water in her living room, among other reasons), I suggested he look for someone who is organized but not so uptight. I added, “But you can never, ever marry anyone who is unorganized. If you ignore me, I swear I’ll stand up at the wedding and protest — for the sake of the children.”This may sound heavy-handed — if you don’t know that Billy is one of my oldest friends and haven’t read about his exploits here, here or here....
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Amazon has the KidKraft Designed by Me: Magnetic Makeover Wooden Dollhouse with Magnets, Fabric Wallpapers and 10 Pieces of Furniture $40.00 + Free Shipping Create a different dollhouse every time based on your creativity 6 magnet sheets with over 50 magnets of different styles and varying accessories Surprise hidden storage in the roof. Removable bin allows for extra rooftop play Draped fabric roof for an airy modern rooftop Couch cushion lifts for hiding all your accessories Coat rack in the kitchen for hanging purses and coats Easily change the style of a room with 8 different decor fabric wallpapers with magnetic corners This was selling for $99.99 last week, and is now close to the lowest price ever from Amazon of...
Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.Sales that deserve some attention heading into the weekend or a bit earlier. Five of the better sales are below, plus bonus sales if need be. Included are a few picks worth pointing out. Old Navy: 50% off Activewear (ends 12/9) Slim Fit Go-Dry Cool “Hybrid” Pants – $24.99 ($49.90) Straight Fit Go-Dry Cool “Hybrid” Pants – $24.99 ($49.99) Breathe ON Textured Long-Sleeve Henley – $14.99 ($29.99) Breathe ON T-Shirt – $9.99 ($19.99) Dynamic Fleece Pullover Hoodie – $24.99 ($49.99) Half off is as good as it gets for Old Navy. That’s what they did...
