Have you ever wasted an hour doing something that should have taken a total of two minutes.? Yup. That’s how I spent my morning. So instead of writing the post I planned I decided to take the easy route and provide you all with a little link love. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Why We’re So Materialistic, Even Though It Doesn’t Make Us Happy
• Reframe Your Thoughts – Change Your Life
• 12 Simple Ideas to Spread Holiday Cheer This Week
• December is the Month of Preparation and Celebration
• Is Your Alma Mater a Worthwhile Charity?
• A Ten-Month-Old’s Letter To Santa
• Rethink the Bottom Line. Rethink Business.

This little ‘ole post was also picked as an editor’s choice in the most recent Carnival of Personal Finance.