MDBCs 14 Dec 2024

The holiday was created in 2008 by Luke and Maisie Knowles in the United States as a way to help those who hate fighting the holiday crowds at the mall, but also don't want to pay high shipping charges for online purchases.

In Time for Christmas

The holiday has now become popular in other countries such as Canada and the Netherlands.

Many of the stores also guarantee package delivery by Christmas Eve.

How to Celebrate?

Without all the stress of battling the holiday mall crowds or having to pay steep shipping charges on your online purchases, you can now have fun doing your holiday shopping.

Make yourself comfortable on your couch, get your credit card ready, and start shopping for everyone on your holiday list.
Many websites list stores participating in Free Shipping Day. Make a list of stores you want to shop at and items you would like to buy.
Start early and stay focused - on days like this, many sought-after items get sold out fast.

Did You Know…

…that in 1994 Pizza Hut in the United States became the first store in the world to offer online shopping on the World Wide Web?

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Forget about the past, you can't change it.

Forget about the future, you can't predict it.

Forget about the present, I didn't get you one.

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Statistics show that those who have the most birthdays live the longest.

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You know you're getting old when you have more candles on your cake than friends at your birthday party.

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If you feel a bit lonely, forgotten, or just need someone to cheer you up remember...You can always change your birthday on Facebook!

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Q: What do George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Christopher Columbus all have in common?

A: They were all born on holidays.

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Every year on my birthday, I looked forward to my aunt's gift—a scarf, hat, or sweater knitted by hand. One year, she must have had better things to do because I received a ball of yarn, knitting needles, and a how-to-knit book.

Her card read "Scarf, some assembly required."

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As a single, never-married woman in my 40s, I have been questioned endlessly about my status by friends, relatives and co-workers. Over the years I've noticed a subtle change in the nature of their inquiries.

In my teens, friends would ask, "Who are you going out with this weekend?"

In my 20s, relatives would say, "Who are you dating?"

In my 30s, co-workers might inquire, "So, are you dating anyone?"

Now people ask, "Where did you get that adorable purse?"

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Q: What's the easiest way to remember your wife's birthday?

A: Forget it once!

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Pollen and allergies got the best of Liam, my 9-year-old son, so he stayed home from school with his grandma. When I got home from work, he said he had brushed our dog, Abby.

Knowing that I kept the dog’s brush up out of reach so she couldn’t chew on it, I asked, “How did you know where I keep Abby’s brush?”

He gave me a puzzled look and said matter-of-factly, “I didn’t. I used your brush.”

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(It is a repeat, but I think worth showing you again)

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Fresh Out Of The Store

We don't know about you, but we can't stop staring at the walking chicken in this photo. Before reading the rest of the ad, we're already thinking about chickens taking over the world.

But seriously, this ad from Artizone is a Chicago grocery company that offers fresh meat and produce delivered to your home. Sounds yummy to us!

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The Internet Is A Scary Place

The internet is scary, and when it comes to online dating, no one really knows if the person you're talking to is lying or even real at all! O Fio Bier Bar makes a really great ad telling people to get off their computer and meet other humans in real life.

In today's world of online dating, fewer people are meeting each other in person, and human interaction is important. And after seeing this ad, we might be too scared to date online ever again!