Herding Cats: The Sears, SOPA and Scams Edition

World Wide News Image courtesy of ICanHasCheezburgerThis week we have Sears problems, the Kindle bonanza, SOPA news, surviving scams, best apps of the year and financial resolutions.  Plus a fierce lion. AOL Daily Finance: How Sears Can Save Itself: Buy (and Sell) American – End of an era.  100-120 Sears and KMart stores are shutting... Read More »

Herding Cats: The Regifting and Christmas Cat Wrapping Edition

World Wide News Image courtesy of ICanHasCheezburgerThis week we have self-gifting, cooking gourmet from the pantry, smartphones killed the digital camera star, Boxing Day, answering the eternal question: do women overuse credit cards?, and tips for regifting. Also, cat wrapping. USA Today: After years of saving, shoppers treat themselves – Do... Read More »

Wacky Product of the Week: Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

World Wide News It’s getting down to the wire now. Just one week until the holidays are upon us and we all inevitably pack into the nearest CVS or grocery store to pick up gift cards for all the people whose gifts won’t be arriving in time. Or at least, that’s how it always seems to happen for me. One minute, it’s Thanksgiving... Read More »

Wacky Product of the Week: Charatter for Twitter

World Wide News So you tweet, right? I mean, who doesn’t tweet these days? But isn’t it sometimes just annoying that when you go to read your friends’ tweets that you have to, like, actually read them and stuff? I mean, it’s so tedious! It would be so great if you could just have a friend sitting beside you, reading the tweets... Read More »

Cook Fast, Live Young: Holiday Gift Guide 2011 – Edible Edition

World Wide News Image by methyl_lives via Flickr Food is the perfect gift for the person who already has everything. Everyone appreciates a homemade snack, whether it’s freshly-made candies, cookies, or other goodies. Last year, I shared recipes for Caramels and Chocolate Popcorn, but here are a few more ideas to consider. Make Your Own Gift... Read More »