Brilliant

Travelodge introduces free wrapping rooms in three of its UK hotels, giving parents a private space to wrap gifts and keep Christmas surprises intact.

via TrendWatching


2026 might let you run ads in Apple Maps.

This is a good time to get your Apple Maps listing in order either way.


A helpful Monday thought from James Clear, especially as the sprint to the holidaze is in full swing

Greatness takes guts. And often, it’s the courage to eliminate the things you can do fairly well so you have the capacity to do one thing exceptionally well. Have the courage to take more off your plate.

Delegate to elevate.


You’re renting something (attention, server space, distribution).

The key is knowing what you’re renting.

And building something you own while you rent.


Is hope the trending gift of this holiday season?

Consumer sentiment lifted 2.3 index points in early December

This month’s increase was concentrated primarily among younger consumers. Overall, while views of current conditions were little changed, expectations improved

but…

the overall tenor of views is broadly somber, as consumers continue to cite the burden of high prices

from University of Michigan