Purse Snatching Alert! How to Not Fall Prey to a Thief
by Patti January 28th, 2009 | Shop Locally, Shopping SafetyYou are out enjoying an afternoon shopping with your best gal pal, and suddenly you cannot find your purse. Panic sets in as you search frantically for a purse that has all but vanished. Or maybe you are grocery shopping with the kids. Or maybe your purse disappears while out having supper with your husband at your favorite restaurant. A purse that has disappeared is a purse that is gone, regardless of the setting. The reaction is still the same- disbelief, fear and anger.
Purse snatching is much more common than you might think. For most thieves, this is one of
Take the Stress out of Buying a Car
by Joe Lawrence January 27th, 2009 | Sales, VehiclesThe most stressful purchase you ever will make is a new car. What should be a joyous occasion is clouded by the creepy salesman. You waste so much time and energy and eventually you get worn down and settle on any old deal.
I LOVE to debate others, but I absolutely hate dealerships. These guys come at you from many angles to confuse you. Once they gain mind control over you, they have control of the deal. I will give you some tips to control the experience.
First and foremost, do your homework. Have a good idea of what car you want
Stay Fit, Go Shop!
by Valerie Mae Diola January 20th, 2009 | Fashion GuideFor those women who are not fond of exercising, don’t you know that there’s one activity you can do that also can make you fit and healthy? I am neither an athletic person nor active in the gym, but I still can manage to stay fit through…guess what? Shopping!
Why have I considered shopping as something that can make me healthy and fit? Well, because it makes me feel good, it enhances my decision-making, and most of all, walking inside the mall is much better compared
And the Winners Are. . .
by Michele January 20th, 2009 | Contest
The Doubly Good December Contest has ended after an extension due to a tie for the most commented article. Without further ado, prizes were awarded to:
Gumer Liston for most commented article
Sharyn Essman of FeeFiFoto Blog for randomly chosen comment on
Congratulations to both!
Gumer Liston for most commented article
Sharyn Essman of FeeFiFoto Blog for randomly chosen comment on
Congratulations to both!
Fact or Myth: Mystery Shopping
by B Kenney January 14th, 2009 | Fashion Guide
For quite some time Mystery Shopping has been reported to exist all over the country. Many of you might have heard of the concept, especially if you've worked retail here and there.
The idea is that certain individuals are hired by various big-name and corporate sales companies to parade around and shop. They are not just shopping, however, but reviewing products and merchandise for quality, stores for aspects such as cleanliness, and even employees to make sure they are giving aid to customers as they should. These "Mystery Shoppers", in theory, then have some way of communicating to their employers what
The idea is that certain individuals are hired by various big-name and corporate sales companies to parade around and shop. They are not just shopping, however, but reviewing products and merchandise for quality, stores for aspects such as cleanliness, and even employees to make sure they are giving aid to customers as they should. These "Mystery Shoppers", in theory, then have some way of communicating to their employers what
