So Thanksgiving is next week. I can't believe how fast time is flying. Feels like just yesterday when it was the beginning of the summer and we were looking forward to the sun and beach and sand. Now everyone is looking forward to the holidays - a time of family, friends, gifts, and travel. This is the time of year when those courageous ones pack up and flock to the CROWDED and BUSY airports, so they can fly to visit their loved ones. Though with the economy the way it is and people afraid to spend much money, airlines have been running very competitive promotions. For instance, last week, an off-peak flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu was selling for $244 with Delta airlines, while during the summer tickets were running at about $1000. It is not just the travel industry running crazy promotions for the holidays. With black Friday in a little over a week, many are epxecting a deeply discounted shoppers experience this holiday season for everything from toys to electronics. Even Motivators has a "Free Holiday Rush Service" available on many products right now - perfect for those procrastinators with a tight budget.