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Submitted by eric on Wed, 26/12/2007 - 7:32pm.

BOXING DAY SALES!!!

"Do you want to go shopping?" says my wife. "NO WAY!!! You have to be joking!" is my stock standard reply for Boxing Day Sales. I don't enjoy shopping with my wife at the best of times, but on BOXING DAY!!! that is just insane!

To all the Fathers out there, stay home with the children! Boxing Day sales are not for the faint hearted, it is not safe for Children there are thousands of crazed Bargain shoppers with their elbows out charging though the isles like the running off the bulls. The 50% off a Towel is not worth the stress of finding parking, the crowds and protecting yourself and your children from be trampled.

STAY HOME AND BOND WITH YOUR CHILDREN

- Eric

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Dad's, beat the Christmas Stress!
Submitted by eric on Tue, 11/12/2007 - 8:10pm.
Tagged: advise • Seasonal • Shopping • stress

Just in case you haven't noticed it’s that time of the year again. And if you have not already sorted your Christmas purchases out yet, you will be feeling a pinch of stress.
If not coming from your Childrens relentless requests that sounds like "I WANT, I WANT, I WANT IT ALL!" than from your wife "What do you think we should get for the kids this year?". Chances are, the Christmas stress has already taken root, and is feeding upon your vulnerability. No matter how much you love Christmas, stress and anxiety are the other side of this season of cheer.

Is there a way out?

Yes there is. Dads can beat Christmas Stress. All it takes is a little planning, and being proactive. Here are a few simple tips to help you keep unwanted stress at bay during Christmas:

Lists: A good old Christmas shopping list is a surefire way to keep a tab on what is necessary and what is unwanted expense. ... read more >>

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