Are you planning to do most of your holiday shopping at the mall this year?  If so, please be wary of pickpockets.   Pickpockets have become as much a part of our holiday tradition as the department store Santa.  With Christmas as a prime time for thieves, pickpockets will have a field day in a crowded [...]

What I most enjoy about Christmas are the party invites you get from family and friends.  I try to attend all of them, but if I don’t make it to all, I anticipate seeing everyone at my holiday party.  When I plan my get together, I have a long to-do list including trips to the [...]

Gift cards are a popular form of holiday gift giving. I personally would rather get a gift card than some of the more interesting clothing selections I’ve received from a certain aunt. If you are considering sharing holiday cheer with gift cards, be careful when selecting them for your friends and loved ones. Thieves have [...]