by Daniel R, December 31st

If you are like me, you are probably wondering what happened to 2012. The year flew by…even though there were times during endless political bickering, strange natural events, and Notre Dame’s return to national football prominence that it felt like it would never end! Either way, 2012 has been a year of ups and downs. In the business world, we have seen economic ebbs and flows that would have made Noah sick. But the question now is what to expect in 2013 (this whole falling off the fiscal cliff thing aside).

To answer this question, we scoured the best business websites, blogs and publications to bring you the Signs.com 10 Trends for 2013.

by Catherine R, December 28th

Here at Signs.com, we’re pretty optimistic folks and we’re feeling great about the upcoming year. We feel that, if we just see a few of the signs below, we’ll know for sure that 2013 is the best year ever.

by Catherine R, December 27th

OK, so you didn’t get exactly what you wanted this year. Or maybe you got what you wanted, but it was broken when you opened it. Or maybe you got what you wanted but it was the wrong size. Poor you… now you’re in the Returns Line, which is akin to Dante’s nine circles of Hell. I was a really lucky girl this year; you won’t find me in the hellish Returns Line. But I’ve gathered tales of woe, from this year and years past for your reading enjoyment.

by Catherine R, December 26th

We know your intentions were good. But sometimes it’s hard to find just the right gift for everyone. During those lazy hours after Christmas brunch and the unwrapping festivities, you might find yourself wondering how you did in the gift giving department. Well, here’s the Top 10 Signs You Bought the Wrong Gifts. We hope none of them apply to you.

by Catherine R, December 25th

You know that song about Santa making a list and checking it twice? Well, here at Signs.com we don’t really need lists and such. We know who’s been naughty and it might just be you! How can you tell if Santa’s putting coal in your stocking? Read over the Top 10 Signs You Were Naughty This Year. If more than one item applies to you, you’re in big trouble.

by Catherine R, December 24th

Hey, you! Christmas is tomorrow. Which means that you have a matter of hours before Santa arrives, gifts in tow. Are you ready? We know that some of you sure aren’t. It’s time for some tough love, which starts by us pointing out the Top 10 Signs You Aren’t Ready for Christmas.

by Catherine R, December 21st

Despite archaeologists’ continual reassurance that the Mayans didn’t really intend to forecast December 21, 2012 as the end of the world, we at Signs.com aren’t so sure. In fact, we’ve come up with the Top 10 Signs The Mayans Were Right. So batten down the hatches, folks… the world could end any moment now.

by Catherine R, December 20th

These are a few of my favorite things…

OK, pretend that I’m Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music. Except not quite as dorky. And better-dressed. And I’m singing. On key.

by Catherine R, December 19th

Christmas might be the season of giving, but it’s definitely also the season of getting. And no one appreciates presents like kids. We asked some of the kids we love what they want for Christmas this year. Here’s what they told us.

by Catherine R, December 18th

OK, let’s be honest. On Christmas morning, after everyone has torn asunder the wrapping paper and you’re sitting in the middle of a huge pile of consumer goods, two questions come to mind: How long is it going to take to pay off the Visa? And, How much do the neighbors spend? Today you get the inside scoop. I spoke to eleven people who were willing to be honest with me about what Santa is bringing this year and how much it’s all costing, as long as I promised to keep their identities anonymous (the names I’ve used aren’t the real names of my interview subjects).