Category: It’s That Time
Hacking the Holidays: Put the Name on the Gift Tag, Not the Gift
November 13, 2007
The holiday catalogs are rolling in, along with the offers for personalization – sometimes at no extra charge. Wouldn’t your child love to have his or her name on that sleeping bag, bathrobe, or backpack? Here’s a suggestion: don’t do it!
Thanks A Latte: Latte Art Makes a Great Gift!
November 13, 2007
I am big coffee drinker, and love exploring new coffeehouses. One of my favorite cafes would always mark my latte foam so that it looked like a shooting star. And while I realize that there was a good chance they do that for every customer, it never failed to make me feel like I was special. […]
Warranty Clean Out Time!
November 5, 2007
Every year before the holidays I like to take a few minutes and whip through the file that holds my household instruction manuals and warranties. I recommend this habit for you too, because inevitably, during the year, you acquire new stuff and you get rid of old stuff. Especially now that small electronics are such […]