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Archives for May 2008

Sale Savvy

by Erin Steiner May 27th, 2008 | Sales

Summer is sale season for retailers. Memorial Day kicks off the season with huge savings in just about every national retailer, and the sales continue all the way through until Labor Day. With so many great excuses to go shopping, how do you make sure that you don't end up spending too much money?


1. Remember that retailers are crafty. Think of how most sales work: buy something at regular price, get something at half off. Buy three of something, get one free. These are all incentives to get you to buy more than you usually would. Do you

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Buying a Barbecue Grill

by Melissa May 27th, 2008 | Home Shopping

It’s that time of year. The familiar aroma of grilled hamburgers and steaks, cooked to perfection, wafts through the warm spring air. Family and friends gather to enjoy one of the best pleasures of the season: tasty grilled food.


If you’re still cooking meats and vegetables in the oven or on the stovetop - it’s time to get grilling!


Types of Grills


When shopping for a barbecue grill, it’s

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Buy an Engagement Ring – Part 3 – Shape

by TK May 15th, 2008 | Jewelry
Let's get this out of the way immediately... diamonds can come in shapes besides round! It is true that round (or brilliant cut, as they also are called) diamonds account for 75% of engagement ring stones, there are many choices besides the obvious. You can go with classic look like an emerald cut or a modern look like a trillion. But like all choices with an engagement ring, you should choose the stone shape that matches the woman you are marrying.

The most popular diamond engagement cuts are listed below:

Brilliant or Round Cut



Oval Cut



Marquise Cut



Trillion

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Buying a Computer

by LJ Dovichi May 14th, 2008 | Home Shopping
When you're in the market for a new computer, shopping for one can be quite daunting. What do you need? What will you use? How much to spend? Should you wait for a better deal? Don't get me started on all the technical jargon. Here are a few basics on buying a new computer.

  • Do your research. Find a store that you trust that offers good warrantees on the equipment that you're buying. Or use an online computer building website but again do your homework
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Save Money This Mother’s Day

by Erin Steiner May 10th, 2008 | Gift Ideas

While everyone would love to show his or her mom just how special she is with expensive gifts or meals out, not everybody has the budget for it. Here are a few ways to save a lot of money on Mom's special day!


1.  Cook- Instead of a dinner out, go to the grocery store and buy some lunch food. Take your Mom on an afternoon picnic! She will love the excuse to get out of the house and not have to cook! If you are running low on funds, make dinner from ingredients you already have around the

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