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Today is Black Friday. Falling on the day after Thanksgiving, it officially begins the holiday shopping period. Historically a surge of shoppers helped stores break into profitability. But this year, with the deteriorating economy, there have been rampant promotions of up to 70% throughout November. The power of this landmark day for the retail industry may be fading. The question remains whether people will be spending money on holiday gifts as credit markets remain frozen, layoffs loom and consumer spending shrinks. What will you be doing – rushing out early … Continue reading
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As members of the Sandwich Generation, are you ready to be there for your family and take care of yourself this Thanksgiving day? If you get annoyed, go for the high ground and walk away. There’s a greater possibility of conflict with a family member who is unreasonable. Despite how hard it is, don’t take the bait With a relationship that matters, bury the hatchet. If in the past you have gone underground and then blown up later, don’t let these feelings fester. Acknowledge the part you play and deal … Continue reading
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As a longstanding member of the Sandwich Generation, are you tired of preparing the Thanksgiving dinner and ready to pass the baton to the next generation? What follows are some tips that will help you create new holiday rituals: Make this Thanksgiving a rite of passage. If you want to be a guest instead of the hostess, tell your family how you feel. Whether you’re edging your kidults out of the nest or taking a well deserved break, begin to shift the responsibility of family get-togethers to the next generation. … Continue reading
We got ahead of ourselves yesterday, so let’s back up. For the Sandwich Generation, long before the Thanksgiving meal, there’s a lot riding on family. This can create pressure for everyone. With blended families, there’s the challenge of logistics – accommodating the needs of others and still not compromising your own too much. And when family members live in different cities it’s hard to determine which is easier, going back home or having visitors on your turf. Of course, there are all the memories of holidays past coupled with the … Continue reading
