Congratulations everyone, we’ve survived another Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  All indicators seem to reflect that 2012 is going to be a banner year for retailers and that is certainly good news for our economy.  I’ll readily admit that I love a good deal as well as the next gal – my nickname in certain circles is “Shop-Dot-Kim.” However, each year, as the holiday season approaches, I find myself a little disappointed by the commercialism that emerges as we all tee-up for the manic rush to … [Read more...]