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Retail Clearance Mania: Day 7

27Dec

Okay, so yesterday we addressed the first of two after-Christmas rituals (you undoubtedly have others, but these two are pretty universal).  Now that you’ve returned all the crappy stuff you don’t want, it’s time to stock up on the holiday clearance junk.
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Return What You Can: Day 6

26Dec

If you got up super early this morning, it was undoubtedly to accomplish two purposes.  Today, we’re going to focus on the first purpose – Retail Returns.  I know you got some gifts yesterday that you will either never use, were offended by, or were just “phoned in” attempts by friends and relatives to check you off a list.
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Rock the compliments: Day 5

25Dec

During the annual family gathering and gift exchange at Grandma’s house today (hopefully you’ve convinced them all that Fruitcake of Shame is the way to go), make a point of giving everyone a backward compliment.
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My wife’s family has several Christmas traditions, but the one that drives me insane is the gift-opening ritual.
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The Dad Olympics

30Nov

If embarrassing your teens were an Olympic sport, I’d certainly take home the gold.  Don’t sit on the couch until 2012 – here are five of my favorite events.
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