Retailers Across Canada and the US are getting ready for the holiday season with doorbuster deals and major promotional campaigns in hopes that shoppers will open their wallets and seize the opportunity to save. Both U.S.-based retailing giant Wal-Mart and Sears Canada have unveiled lower prices, particularly on bigger ticket items like LCD televisions, Blu-Ray players, pots and pans and other cooking... 

For Americans, the wait is over for the much anticipated wal-mart black friday ad. Many online sites are now reporting to be in posession of the sales circular. One site that was checked, has the wal-mart black friday ad, scanned in for all to see. Large flat screen televisions, at unheard of prices, grace the pages. Wal-mart also will have a low priced laptop computer, digital camera, and other electronics... 

Many people like to purchase gift cards as presents but unfortunately the receiver can be hit by expiration dates and unexpected service fees, that reduces the monetary value of the gift card. The banks that issue gift cards are charging anywhere from two to five dollars a month for inactivity, sometimes starting six months after purchase. Gift cards do not currently have these terms and conditions... 

Dealing with Daylight Savings Time It looks like daylight savings time in the United States is coming to an end for 2010. Many people will not necessarily miss it since they have certainly grown accustomed to the changes over the course of their lives. And, as the saying goes, change is good. In all seriousness, the impact of ending daylight savings time is beneficial for those that gain from the change... 

Even though here in Canada we celebrated our Thanksgiving In October, Our American neighbors celebrate on November 26th. To help get you in the festive spirit, my not change the background on your computer. Here are a few of our favorite websites offering free thanksgiving backgrounds, wallpapers and pictures. http://www.theholidayspot.com/thanksgiving/wallpapers/ this website offers tons of great... 

It’s Today! It is that time of year again to set the clocks back as daylight savings in 2009 is over. Now, expect things to get darker one hour earlier in the evenings. There are many reasons for having daylight savings time. It allows for extra time to spend playing outdoor activities when the weather is the warmest and the days are the longest. It has been shown to save energy costs as well,... 

Who remembers the days of trick or treating until 11 p.m. in the stillness of the eerie Halloween night? For most Americans, trick or treating until that late of an hour is a thing of the past. Today, many towns have implemented their own trick or treat times, so before heading out the door, or taking the chance of trick or treating past the curfew, be sure to check with your local community! This... 

Everyone likes to carve pumpkins and there is something out there for everyone as well. There are many neat Free stencils out there. We saved you the time and scoured the internet to find the best pumpkin carving stencils this year. If you have a house that is rich with children, then perhaps Disney pumpkin stencils are best for you. You can find some pretty awesome designs here: http://www.cartoonjr.com/pumpkin-stencils-disney-pumpkin-carving-patterns/ If... 

When thinking of Halloween, a carved pumpkin is one of the first images that comes to mind. Here are some tips to help you take part in this great Halloween tradition. 1. The first step is to find the perfect pumpkin. You can find them at the grocery store, flea markets, or in pumpkin patches on the side of the road. Choosing a pumpkin is completely a matter of preference, so pick one that looks good... 

Moms, dads, princesses, and monsters, listen to what I have to say about safe ways to have fun this Halloween. There are a lot of things that you can do to be sure to come home happy with loads of candy treats and there are also dangers out there that you should know about. First it is important to be seen. If your costume is black and it is dark outside carry a flashlight. Not everyone who is driving...