Archive for January, 2009

Purse Snatching Alert! How to Not Fall Prey to a Thief

January 28th, 2009 – 11:37 am Posted by Patti
You 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...

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Take the Stress out of Buying a Car

January 27th, 2009 – 11:17 am Posted by Joe Lawrence
The 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...

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Stay Fit, Go Shop!

January 20th, 2009 – 11:59 am Posted by Valerie Mae Diola
For 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...

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And the Winners Are. . .

January 20th, 2009 – 8:34 am Posted by Michele
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 “Books, Pictures, Stories, and Your Child” on Your Parenting Info Sharyn Essman of FeeFiFoto Blog for randomly chosen comment on “What Did You Say You Wanted?”...

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Fact or Myth: Mystery Shopping

January 14th, 2009 – 11:43 am Posted by B Kenney
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...

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