I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and got to spend time with loved ones. I know my holiday had a little more excitement than we’d planned for with a Christmas Eve day robbery scare, followed by a Christmas trip to the ER and a second trip the day after. Fortunately everyone’s ok, my hand is slowly recovering from lacerations inflicted by a drum kit, and I awoke to the sound of birds chirping by my window. If all that wasn’t a reminder about the importance of family and loved ones rather rampant gift buying, I don’t know what is. Now, here’s the round up with one handed typing.

  • Before reading this article, I had begun to keep my own journal from reading. It’s great when you’re thinking of that one scene from that one book that you can’t quite remember to open your journal and be able to find that page rigt way from your notes. Read more about this tip-and 14 others-to make the most of your investment in reading. (Read it at The Simple Dollar)
  • WiseBread offers a list of the best and worst places to stash cash in your home. (Read it at WiseBread)
  • Jezebel has a list of the Top 8 Lesebels of 2008. As they put it, “What is a Lezebel? She’s a girl who likes girls who is liked by us girls at Jezebel”. (Read it at Jezebel)
  • Consumerist has a recap of their top 17 posts from the year, as determined by page views. (Read it at Consumerist)
  • Speaking of lists, ConsumerReports.com has a list of 10 ways to achieve financial success. I have to admit, I have a weakness for lists. They’re succinct and easy to follow. (Read it at ConsumerReports.com)
  • At the risk of going all fan-girl, here at Queercents, we love Suze Orman. Here’s a recent interview Suze did with WiseBread. (Read it at WiseBread)

Queercents flashback: I love Nina’s post about the importance of buying experiences rather than things, mostly because the novelty and excitement of a new purchase eventually wears off, but the good memories persist.