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BUY NOTHING DAY  

Buy Nothing Day, taking place on Nov 23 in North America and Nov 24 in the rest of the world, is an unofficial holiday developed to protest consumerism.

It's a shopaholic's nightmare come true; barred from spending, and shopping on the biggest shopping day of hte year, Buy Nothing Day hopes to make a change. Here's what else to expect.

Buy Nothing Day may be ultimate torture for shopaholic's around the country, but it's an important non-holiday for many consumers over Thanksgiving weekend. Here's how to survive it.

Don't shop the day after Thanksgiving. Instead of put the fear of God into the stockholders after making retail stores miss their post-Thanksgiving projections by tens of millions of dollars.

What more do you need to know? Look at the title.

The anti-consumerism group Ad-busters extends its notable Buy Nothing Day and organizes a Buy Nothing Xmas. This year will mark the first attempt. Are you ready to participate?

With holiday spending putting a strain on so many households, some have decided to opt out.

A few ideas to make Valentine's Day memorable for deployed soldiers are what make this article a good read.

As with shopping for Valentine's Day gift baskets locally, there are also a number of downsides to doing so online. If you are not careful, you can end up paying too much money for a Valentine's Day gift basket or you could end up with a gift basket of poor quality.

Not every woman enjoys this "national day of shopping."

With the abundance of shopping malls in the Dallas area, the day after Thanksgiving holds many options for the shoppers willing to brave the crowds for a good deal.

Looking for some alternative ideas for the most overrated Hallmark Holiday, try these eight Valentine's day alternatives on

Go green with your St. Patrick's Day recipes...literally! These green meal ideas will make the menu stand out in the crowd.

Valentine's Day has become nothing more than day to buy expensive gifts to prove your love. You can make Valentine's Day more memorable and special, without breaking the bank.

Ah, Valentine's Day. The day where our husbands are supposed to show us how much they love us by doing things they haven't done sincerely since they were trying to get us to date them.

A short parable about the day I lost my novel when my hard drive crashed.

On Valentine's Day, singles are left out of the fun.

What's going on today in the world?

What is it about Christmas that is so dreaded? Explored in this opinion piece.

With American obesity, debt on the rise, this non profit organization aims to put it to an end.

Buying the right computer can be difficult for many people. A skilled salesman can easily add over $300 to the price of any computer by spouting computer jargon you might not understand. Don't get ripped off when you buy your new computer.

There is nothing like making home made ice cream to help a family and friends have fun and create memories. Why not host an Ice Cream Crank Off this year for National Ice Cream Day and plan to make it an annual event?

People were urged across the nation to buy as little or no gas today for American Gas Out. What was the hope of this movement?

Working third shift means sleeping during the day. This isn't an easy task and many people will tell you that sleeping during the day is almost impossible, but it can be easier if you follow these tips.

Mother's Day is coming, and the perfect gift for your wife, mother or grandmother is a mother's ring. Here is all you need to know to purchase one.

Some girls have all the luck: a romantic man, chocolate strawberries, rose petals on the floor, sweet kisses, warm bubble baths and so much more. Yes, this Valentine's Day will be wonderful for some women but for others this time of year can make one feel lonely.

Sometimes, we can pick out gifts that are more suited for ourselves, or a much too practical for a holiday such as Valentine's Day. Here is a list of gifts you might want to stay away from, unless they have been specifically requested.

You're broke on Valentine's Day. The solution? There's many.

Valentine's Day is a great day. Try not to screw it up.

Ok, so the days of cooking all day on Thanksgiving is quickly becoming a thing of the past. No one wants to miss hanging out with the family, so they turn to some easy options for ordering in. Which are the best though?

Be sure the have a fun-filled Labor Day weekend this year. Stop by at least one of the events Portland is offering.

This article gives some advice about what to do on move-in day at your college.

When you want to celebrate Fathers Day remember who this day is intended to please. Give some serious thought to what makes Dad smile and then put yourself and the family into the mix and you will have a truly memorable and fun kind of day.

Giving your mom a meaningful Mother's Day present doesn't mean spending a lot of money. The presents that mean the most are sometimes the ones that cost the least. Here are some ideas that can score you some points this May.

Anna Jarvis struggled for many years to achieve official recognition for Mother's Day. Unfortunately, her achievement turned bittersweet in the end.

First-time parents can get overwhelmed when it comes to buying items for their babies-to-be. An experienced mother of six offers her Top 10 List of necessary but not necessarily cute things to buy for baby.

The baby shower games you choose for your baby shower can make or break the day. Read this list of creative baby shower games that will guarantee an entertaining baby shower for everyone.

She never thought this day would come.

I am a nobody. A 24 year old day labor with $5,000 student loan, who has a family to look after. Yet I have the most interesting life.

If consumers don't take a stand against poor customer service, nothing will ever be done to rectify the situation.

This is a personal experience with possibly the worst computer I have ever encountered, and yet even worse customer service.

If you can't be with your mom this Mother's Day because the distance is too far to travel, that doesn't mean you can't give her the perfect gift instead.

If you need to buy a new pair of hiking boots, knowing how to make the proper choice will mean the difference between an unpleasant, and a wonderful outdoor experience.

Don't worry. There's still plenty of time to buy just the perfect gift for your loved one!

If you're forced on the couch by her favorite electronic device every February 14, it might be time to get some help. Read on for tips on how to make this Valentine's day a great one.

Many men struggle every year with the tormenting question of what to buy their sweetheart for Valentine's Day. In an effort to simplify this daunting task, I thought I'd share some of my expertise and knowledge with the layman.

Valentine's Day outcomes generally fall into three basic categories: success, failure, or simply unremarkable. A successful Valentine's Day is by far the preferred choice for most men and women, but also the most difficult to achieve.

One thing you cannot afford to do, whether you use a printer for personal or pro use, is base your entire decision on which new printer to buy solely on the listed retail price. If you do, it could end up becoming one of your most expensive mistakes ever.

Valentines Day! And guys, you know that you're lady is all set on romance on this day. But what if you're not the "romantic type"? Not to worry. I'll show you how to show your lady just how much you love her on that special day.

What do you do if you don't want to celebrate a hackneyed cliché, or flush your money down the corporate toilet, but you do, in fact, believe in love's omnipotence? This Valentine's Day, use the power of love to help those who need a little reminder.