TREAT HER LIKE YOUR BOSS No matter how tired or fed up you are with how things are going at the office or store or school, or wherever you might work, if the person who signs your paycheck walks in, somehow there is a little reserve of goodwill saved up, just for him or her. From out of thin air comes a smile or a sudden lilt in the voice, or a very optimistic assessment of … [Read more...] about Treat your wife like your boss? Excerpt from Parking Lot Rules
Gifts
New green gift ideas for Father’s Day
Here are some unconventional ideas for the green dad on your list. For some dads, of course, a home improvement gift is a bit like getting a mixer for mom's day, but, just like a primo Kitchen Aid mixer is a great gift for a baking mom, these gifts can be killer choices for dads who love to tinker and save. Here's a cool toy for the energy sleuth on your list: Kill a Watt … [Read more...] about New green gift ideas for Father’s Day
Five free gifts to celebrate Father’s Day
Father's Day, or any holiday doesn't need to be another reason to spend a lot of money shopping for stuff just so you have a package to wrap. In fact, most dads just want to feel appreciated on Father's Day and that doesn't even mean a $3 Hallmark card. The following ideas are guaranteed to make dad feel special on this one day of the year. 1. Most dads want to spend Father's … [Read more...] about Five free gifts to celebrate Father’s Day
Five Fathers Day gifts for geeky dads (and who isn’t geeky these days?)
Face it. The year is 2009 and every dad is a geeky dad because you no longer have to use a slide ruler to be one. Technology is super-accessible, but it's key to find dad gadgets that are truly easy to use. By now, every list contains an iPod, but how many of these little babies can you own. Sadly, they aren't evolving fast enough to require a new one every year. If you have a … [Read more...] about Five Fathers Day gifts for geeky dads (and who isn’t geeky these days?)
Woe is us! Fathers Day spending down in 2009.
Yes, dads, don't expect quite as many ties or chocolates this Fathers Day. Your celebration is yet another victim of the recession. However, note this: while moms "get" more on Mom's Day per capita, spending on moms in 2009 was expected to be down 10% while spending for dads only will dip about 5%. Americans are expected to spend an average of $90.89 on gifts for dad, down … [Read more...] about Woe is us! Fathers Day spending down in 2009.