In the last two months, I have found myself in the Local Hallmark store — Almost weekly. Between birthdays, Anniversaries, engagements, and thank-you cards it really is a savior to just walk in and get what you need. (Plus their new musical cards are really creative and well done). The other reason I like going to Hallmark stores, is they really do hire the nicest people on the face of the earth. Like, almost — You want to shake the *!@$ing Happiness out of them — Type happy.

Well, That being said, I’m now officially Boycotting Hallmark until Thanksgiving day. Hallmark is premiering their 2007 Christmas Ornaments in July. Just 14th - 15th to be exact. I’m sorry, but this absolutely asinine. The “Christmas Season” is from Thanksgiving until January first. That is the acceptable length of time for corporate America to milk this holiday. Every year it gets earlier — And people really need to start making a stand. Last year I boycotted my local Lowes for putting out Christmas Decorations in September. This year, Hallmark gets the prize. (Which is good, I love Lowes way too much to boycott it.)

Also, Mad Props to ‘Julie’ at the Waterford Lakes Home Depot this weekend. She went 2-for-2 on helping me find some super random items. And did it by approaching me and asking me if I needed help — What can I say, the ladies love the Banging Hair… ;)