Probably one of my favorite things about winter is seeing all of the snow on the trees. It’s very peaceful to walk and bike when everything is so still. It’s also a great way to relieve some of the stress of the holiday season.

  • At Queercents we’ve taken several looks at overdraft fees. Apparently other people have too, and the FDIC is examining the ways banks charge overdrafts. (Read it at USA Today)
  • Out Front blog recently featured an interview with Justin Nelson, the Co-Founder and President of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. (Read Part 1 and 2 of the interview at Out Front)
  • I grew up with my doing thought exercises around the dinner table with my family, so I love little challenges like this. (Read it at The Happiness Project)
  • Speaking of Gretchen Rubin, here’s a guest post from her on Zen Habits on how to overcome Holiday or Financial Blues. (Read it at Zen Habits)
  • After cooking Thanksgiving dinner in a kitchen with about as much counter space as the sink, and turning out a relatively impresive selection of deserts with the help of my roommate, it’s nice to remember that you don’t always need top of the line equipment to accomplish your goals. (Read it at Lifehacker)
  • Consumerist reminds readers of the importance of checking your credit history for errors. (Read it at Consumerist)

Queercents Flashback: As someone who strongly dislikes the gym, I love Aundi’s great guide on how to get fit by working out like a boxer.