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Archives for May 2009

Online or Offline Shopping?

by Gumer Liston May 28th, 2009 | Online Shopping Hints
What do you prefer, shopping online from a website or actually going to a store to pick the item you want? Well, it depends on what you want to buy and on how you view shopping.

There are people who like shopping online because for them it is more convenient. With online shopping, you can actually compare items and prices quickly. You'll have a better chance of getting the best deal because many stores are within your reach,  just a mouse-click away. Another thing that makes online shopping attractive is the fact that product reviews are easily available to help you
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Savvy Shopping At The Mall

by Anna P. May 27th, 2009 | Budget, Money Saving Hints, Sales
Your local shopping mall is not just a hangout for teenagers or just a budget haven for suburban mothers.  Savvy fashionistas know that malls have plenty of stylish options- both trendy and classic, and it is the place to buy your summer wardrobe in a midst of a recession. So, skip the boutiques, make a list of summer fashion essentials, and head to an air-conditioned shopping plaza for an adventurous afternoon.

Start your day at a department store or a mass chain retailer (such as Target), and browse the clearance bins. Right now, there aren’t too many people shopping in general,
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To Buy or Not to Buy

by Joe Lawrence May 23rd, 2009 | Budget
“We need to get new furniture for the living room.”  Have you ever said something like this?  Have you ever thought that you needed something even though it was probably more of a want?  I know I have been snared in this trap before.

It is very easy to lose touch with reality and think that we need the new style or the new design.  Normally, this mode of thinking is not a major issue.  However, in hard times like what we are experiencing, our thought process needs to be altered slightly.  We have to redefine our wants and needs.

The lack
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Secondhand Shopping Can Be Chic!

by Patti May 21st, 2009 | Fashion Guide
I am a fashionista who has to watch her money closely. I really don’t like the term recessionista, as I think it sounds kind of harsh and negative, so I prefer to call myself a budget savvy fashionista. I like to say that I am a woman with a designer label mentality living on a thrift store budget!

In these difficult financial times often our clothing budget is one of the first things we must reduce in order to have more money for necessities, savings, etc. If you are like me, then shopping for clothes is not just about what you
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Burning Money in San Francisco

by Jaclyn Abergas May 19th, 2009 | Travel Shopping
Need to burn money in San Francisco? Where should you go to shop?

4. Union Square

A lot of the tourists know this area because Union Square is right in the middle of downtown San Francisco. All the designer labels are here. All the major department stores are here. Even the small concept stores are here. One of the great things about Union Square shopping is the easy access on foot. You can find anything and almost everything here. Looking for books, try Borders. In the mood to see paintings and other art pieces, try visiting one of the many art galleries
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