Trick-or-treaters in that town need a permit to wear a mask. The code strictly states: “No person shall wear a mask or disguise on a public street without a permit from the sheriff,” according to Idiot Laws. So before you can even plan a costume, you have to plan a visit to the police precinct. […]
Category Archives: Holidays
What’s on Sale When
Sales used to be relatively predictable. A popular 1975 book could say with assurance that luggage went on sale in March and the best month to buy a baby carriage was January or August. But these days, with stores pumping out weekly sales circulars and manufacturers introducing new models as fast as they can get […]
Valentine’s Gifts for Every Guy
These guy-appropriate gifts are sure to put a smile on his face. For the Clotheshorse: In 2007, roommates Brian Spaly and Andy Dunn began altering their own pants on a girlfriend’s sewing machine in search of better fit. According to company lore, their classmates at Stanford Business School started sending in orders and their clothing […]
How to save $1,000 by the holidays
If you’re like many people, at the beginning of every year you resolve to get your finances in better shape by paying off debt and adding to your savings. But like many resolutions, the reality often doesn’t meet the goal. All is not lost. There are still five full months left in the year — […]
New Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
Dye and Decoupage Want to make the most colorful egg in the basket? Rub it with vinegar first! For an extra touch, decoupage with some cutouts from specially shaped hole punches. Dye Eggs Naturally For a chemical-free way to dye your Easter eggs, steal color from vegetables. Red cabbage, for example, will turn your eggs […]
10 Valentine’s Day Scenarios to Avoid
Valentine’s Day. A day many men dread but most women wait for with great anticipation. A lot of guys see Valentine’s Day as no more than a “Hallmark holiday.” They think they can just make dinner reservations and call it a day. The majority of women, however, attach real importance to what their man does […]
10 Extraordinary Islands
What is it about islands that makes them so intriguing? Whether it’s a tropical speck in the midst of a vast ocean, or a tree-shrouded hummock in the river of a great city, it’s still somehow set apart, unique, proud, lonely, even mysterious. The waters around it ineffably define it, in a way that no […]
Black Friday Video Game Deals
Ah, Black Friday. Half the nation is in bed, nursing the year’s biggest tryptophan hangover — and the other half is beating down the doors of their local retailers, baying for bargains with a glint in their eyes and wallets in their hands. If you’re going to tackle the crowds, you’re going to need a […]