Procrastinating Holiday Shoppers

Well it has been a while since we have looked at a survey, so here we go. In L.A. the Consumer Reports National Research Center did a survey and found that holiday shoppers are procrastinating and buying their gifts at the last minute. They found that only 12% of shoppers have finished Christmas shopping. Get this - they found that 40% of shoppers have not even started yet!
I do not fall in either of the above categories. I did start Christmas shopping in November, but I'm not done. I hope to be after this weekend though. Could the fact that people are not done shopping have any coalition to not having the funds or the time to finish until the last minute? Bills and life just sometimes get in the way, don't they! Oh the survey also found that 34% of shoppers reported that something they wanted was out of stock, shocking isn't it.
Good luck finishing your shopping - maybe I will see you out there.

Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Recalled

This is just a helpful post about Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-pack Bonus Pack Liquicaps being recalled by Procter & Gamble Co. The product is missing the childproof packaging as well as a required warning about the product in homes with children. You can find out more by clicking here.

Today at the Children's Museum

Santa is coming to visit the Children's Museum before he returns to the North Pole. Anyone can see Santa and take pictures and it is free with admission, but he will only be there form 10am-12noon.

Have your kids ever wanted to learn how to be an elf? Elves in Training is also at the Children's Museum today. Your kids will make cookies and play games at the Children's Museum from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

You can click here to find out more about the Children's Museum and all the other special Christmas Programs that are going in December.

How well do you know your Princess?

I would think with an 8 year old daughter I would be able to do pretty well on a Princess Trivia game, but after round 1 that was not the case. I finished my line of questions with an overall score of 3200 points, not enough to earn me anything, but it was kind of fun. Maybe you have some time to kill - try it for yourself - click here. And good luck!

Yum...Cookies

Holiday baking, some people love it, some people just love to eat it. But what treats should you make or have prepared for you this year? Martha Stewart knows her stuff especially when it comes to baking and this is why this blog is here. You are now able to get the recipes and pictures for some of Martha Stewart's Christmas Cookies including Outrageous Chocolate Cookies, Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies and quite a few others. So just like a recipe - follow the directions and happy baking.

For all the recipes click here.

Cut it Up or Not

You know there are probably a few credit cards you want to get rid of, but what how? I would normally cut them up like most people, but that may not be enough. Thanks to identity thieves we have to take each and every precaution to make sure we are not next. When you cut your card - separate the pieces or instead of cutting - shred it. Yes unfortunately this is the world we live in, so take the appropriate steps and click here to learn more.

A TV Special for Underwood

Carrie Underwood is spending her weekend preparing for her first TV special. "Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special" will be on FOX this Monday. I will have to work on getting the TV away from my husband on Monday night to watch this two-hour special. Carrie is set to perform some new and old tunes, but she has invited some guests including Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton. And get this she and Dolly will be teaming up to sing "I Will Always Love You;" that should be a great one to see and hear. Tough choice for some - Packers or Carrie? Personally I'll go with Carrie as long as I can get the TV.