Archive: Shopping
Welcome Back
I hope everyone had a swell Christmas. This is the last week for Holiday 911 so we're eager to hear your comments and questions about surviving the holiday season. Anyone returning gifts today? I urge you to check out Ylan Mui's story about return policies that was published yesterday. My...
By Liz Seymour | December 26, 2006; 01:00 PM ET | Comments (1)
The Day After
Welcome back to Holiday 911. We are here through the end of the week to answer questions and offer advice about surviving the holidays. I can't decide whether to brave the after-Christmas sales and wondered what others are doing today. I'm also interested in hearing some gift-giving stories. We've heard...
By Liz Seymour | December 26, 2006; 08:30 AM ET | Email a Comment
Progress? Not much
I'm behind. I haven't bought enough gifts. I haven't done enough wrapping and I definitely have not planned any menus or parties. I have not mailed a single holiday card. I did nothing this weekend and frankly, nothing for most of last week. So now I'm a bit of a...
By Liz Seymour | December 4, 2006; 01:10 PM ET | Comments (4)
Cocktail Parties and Weekend Getaways
We've gotten several questions this morning so let's get to them: This will be the first Christmas I'll be away from my family because of work reasons. My girlfriend and I are looking to do something special on Dec. 22 to 24 that doesn't completely wipe out our wallets. We're...
By Liz Seymour | November 29, 2006; 12:14 PM ET | Comments (2)
Shopaholics R Us
I am hearing from folks commenting on this blog that they are close to finishing or have already finished their holiday shopping. Hats off to you! I say reward yourself by going to a movie or doing something else that makes you smile and take the rest of the week...
By Liz Seymour | November 27, 2006; 01:05 PM ET | Comments (2)
Dress Rehearsal
Welcome back to Holiday 911. Later today we can dissect our Thanksgivings (I can go on for quite some time about what I will do better next year). But I think Thanksgiving is a dress rehearsal for what's to come. So let's get to the task at hand: the next...
By Liz Seymour | November 24, 2006; 08:30 AM ET | Email a Comment
Presents and More Presents
Q: My sister-in-law and I have been trying to deal with the clutter in our lives. We've vowed that for Christmas and birthdays, we'll only give each other presents that do NOT bring another belonging into the house. So, no clothes, books or toy-like things. I'm going to get her...
By Liz Seymour | November 16, 2006; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (17)
Museum Gift Shops
Q: I am looking for unique presents this year. I know a lot of the museums have nice gift shops. Can you refer me to the best ones in town? Thanks!! A: I think this is a great idea and we in the Post Home section always encourage readers to...
By Liz Seymour | November 15, 2006; 10:42 AM ET | Comments (3)
