Christmas Confusion

With all of the holiday cheer that is jammed into one month its no wonder that people can feel overwhelmed by commercials and songs dictating to us on what we should buy and how we should feel when it comes to the holiday season. Now don't get me wrong I do love Christmas and this time of year in general. But I do believe some companies use this "Christmas Spirit" we are suppose to hold as an excuse to shove their product down our throats. This is the reason I decided to post some of the most negative holiday commercials I've seen this holiday season. Aren't the holidays suppose to be about giving not receiving? Isn't Christmas about spending more on others because it makes you feel better? The commercials posted range from brattishness to frugal all the way to disturbing . This is not the message we should be sending this time of year. Stop the confusion. Christmas is a time of selflessness, lets not forget that.

Merry Christmas from 44 North!

GAP- Talk to the Moose
Explosive holiday cheer mixed in with children who are bratty and spoiled.



Target- Not There Yet
Letting someone you care about think that you have spent a lot of money on them because they mean a lot to you but realistically you are frugal and selfish. Holiday spirit?



Boost Mobile- Naught Mrs. Clause
Since when is adultery funny? This is not only disturbing but it makes me want to not purchase the product.

Social Media With a Bit of Holiday Sparkle

This holiday retailers are jumping on the social media bandwagon. With Facebook topping 300 million users and Twitter climbing to over 13 million users in a little less than two years, it's no wonder that these retailers are beginning to invest so much time and money this holiday season into social media sites.

Retailers have used this season to not only persuade users to visit their site but to visit their store. Retailers have enticed users with promotional coupons, interactive games, gift finders, as well as fun holiday cheer. Not only are these sites fun and helpful but the are also charitable. Sites such as Toys 'R' Us and Sears are getting in the spirit by helping families in need of gifts this time of year. You can also make a wish to Santa as well as help the Make A Wish foundation at Macys.

So spread some holiday cheer, find a gift for a loved one, save some money doing it so you can buy one for yourself, and help others in need. Check out some of my favorite Facebook social media retailers to explore the festivities.

• Best Buy

Hint Dropper: Have you been wanting that special something but that special someone is maybe not the most perceptive person? well Hint Dropper can you help your loved one finally get the hint!

• Walmart

List Creator: Create that special list so that you get everything you want this holiday

• Macy's

Santa's Post Office: Send a letter to Santa with the special Macy's holiday stationary. For each letter sent through Macy's will donate $1 to the Make A Wish Foundation.

• Sears

Heroes At Home: Help to give a gift to military families this holiday season. Pick out items online or send gift cards online to families helping to serve and protect.

• GAP

Cheer Factory: Send cheers and custom greeting to friends and family members all while receiving a nice promotional offer for doing so.

Happy Holidays from 44 Degrees North!

Tired of Snow and Cold Already?

After waking up this morning to temperatures below zero I couldn't help but dream of somewhere tropical. While I do love the festivities of the holiday season, I could do without the cold temperatures. And just when I didn't think it was possible to have one without the other I ran across an ad campaign from Orange (a french telecom company) that made me want to call up a travel agent and leave Wisconsin for good. 

Enjoy the snow... and if you can't, you can join Orange and I in dreaming...

"What if Christmas lasted all year?"

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