holiday shopping

I looked up three items that could be a legal nightmare to buy as a gift for someone in New York State unless you follow the rules.

The holiday shopping season is almost here, but which days should you absolutely not step foot inside a store?

We all love getting and giving gift cards but it seems like there is always a catch. Now new laws have been passed that protect the consumer when getting or giving a gift card. Here's what you need to know.

There are six local holiday markets in Albany County waiting for you to shop. They all have unique gifts for everyone on your list and you can feel good about your purchases because you are shopping local.

Finally a place to shop and play at the same time!

Although the holidays are usually a time for fun, you shouldn't let your guard down too quickly when it comes to shopping.

Don't lie. When you are out shopping for presents you are secretly looking at stuff for you as well. Who can blame you? You see something you want and it's on sale, you but it. Nothing wrong with that at all and don't feel guilty either, most people do it too.

It's seems like Christmas is creeping in earlier and earlier every year. In some cases, you see Christmas decorations in stores before Halloween decorations and in extreme cases; holiday music weeks before Halloween. While stores are hoping to get you in the holiday mood this year and spend your money early, most of us aren't buying in to the 'early Christmas' theory.

As it has become custom now with major chain box stores across the country, Thanksgiving is no longer a time for employees to relax with their families while being thankful for what they have. No, it's all about the "consumer demand" and the need to open earlier and earlier every year to make that extra dollar. Case and point, this year is probably the worst to date.

Even though we're huge fans of Christmas, the holiday season can be super stressful at times. This is particularly true when it comes to buying presents. Most people are difficult to shop for, which puts tons of pressure on us to try and decode their present preference. Will our friend like that potpourri centerpiece we're re-gifting from grandma? Probably not. What about the awful Christmas sweat

As Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approachs, some will deal with the crowds while other will... shop from their porcelain thrown. A new study says more Americans are shopping from the toilet these days.