I pledged to do 29 new things for Feb. 29 and I barely squeaked by before the stroke of midnight: On Feb. 29, The Modern Gal …1. Watched an episode…
Dear Santa …
One of my favorite little things about Christmas is the reliability with which one can depend on favorite movies and stories always finding their way to the TV or newspaper….
Happy holidays from Team Modern Gal
The following members of The Modern Gal household would like to wish you a Merry Christmas: Lucydog and BaileyThe Snowman Matilda the mannequinAnd The Modern Gal hopes your days are…
When good donkeys go bad
The animals in those living nativity scenes aren’t the angelic little beasts people think they are. The living scenes are also pretty dang expensive to put on. (Cheers to Noodles)
The airing of grievances
I know this might be an exercise in futility as everyone is out shopping right now or spending time with family and NOT at work, but today is Festivus, and…
A poll-ivus for mo’ of us.
Ok, so I guess not as many of you share The Modern Gal’s love for Project Runway, or you just haven’t had a chance to catch one of the 5…
Chia pet achieves new high
Ok, I know I said no more commercialism before Christmas, but I couldn’t resist when I saw that the quintessential tacky Christmas gift has been elevated a notch. Chia pets…
A Festivus Eve message
The Modern Gal is taking a vow of anti-commercialism for the remaining three days before Christmas. If you haven’t figured out what you want to get/do for your loved one…
Spotted in The Modern Gal’s inbox
The internets are going crazy with last-minute gift ideas for all the procrastinators out there. Some linkage found in my inbox: —CB2’s funky-cool stuff, all for under $30—World Market tries…
The Modern Gal’s tips on finding gifts
The Modern Gal is so done with her holiday shopping. It only took me three days’ time to lop off a list that included several gifts for my parents, stuff…