Show-and-Tell Shopping with the Kids
by Candi Sparks January 27th, 2011 | Kids and Money, Shopping Secrets
When it comes to teaching kids about money, YOU are their best role model. The more you can engage them in shopping as a game to be played like “show-and-tell,” the better their chances of becoming money savvy shoppers. The traditional game of show-and-tell is an early childhood school game where each child brings in an object from home, shows it to the class and tells them about the object. “This is my panda bear. Her name is Gretchen. I got it from my Grandma when I turned five years old and she sleeps with me and sometimes we
Group Discounts: The Internet Makes Them Easy
by Jane Wangersky January 25th, 2011 | Budget, Money Saving Hints, Online Shopping Hints
Today, I've been offered a chance to buy $25 worth of restaurant food for just $11, and a month's membership to a fitness club for $28. (The fact that it would probably take me a month to exercise off that much food is just a coincidence - I think.)
The offers came from a couple of companies that specialize in tuangou, or group buying. When this method of bargain shopping began in Mainland China, it worked very simply: A group of buyers would approach a seller and offer to buy a certain number of items -- if they got a
The offers came from a couple of companies that specialize in tuangou, or group buying. When this method of bargain shopping began in Mainland China, it worked very simply: A group of buyers would approach a seller and offer to buy a certain number of items -- if they got a
Great Tips for Saving Money in 2011!
by Erin Edwards January 13th, 2011 | Shopping Secrets
Sign up for every free customer rewards program you can. Even if you rarely shop at that retailer, having a rewards card will eventually get you some coupons and discounts. Make sure to use your separate email account to sign up for these programs and then check that account for extra coupons before shopping at that retailer. Also sign up for restaurant email clubs. Many times they will send you coupons for free appetizers or desserts just for signing up and on your birthday. They restaurants will also send money saving coupons throughout the year.
Do your holiday shopping right
Do your holiday shopping right
Transitioning Your Winter Wardrobe To Spring
by Anna P. January 11th, 2011 | Fashion Guide, Women's Shopping
January means out with the old winter clothes and in with the fresh new spring lines. Department stores and specialty clothing shops tempt us to spend our hard-earned cash with colorful new clothes and fun accessories. But once we step outside the store we realize that we're not even halfway through the winter season yet. So what is a fashionista supposed to do? Keep shopping for a fun new clothes and mix them in with your winter essentials! Read on to find out how.
1- Choose Pieces You Can Layer
Spring is all about colorful tank tops and blouses--the kind of
1- Choose Pieces You Can Layer
Spring is all about colorful tank tops and blouses--the kind of
Creating Your Work Wardrobe
by Anna P. January 4th, 2011 | Women's Shopping
Whether you're just starting your first job or you're just wanting to revamp your everyday work wardrobe, there are a few key garments and accessories that are essential to almost every wardrobe -- especially if you work inside an office. Read on further for a complete list of fashionable essentials that also happen to be perfect for the office!
1- A Dressy Suit
It could be a trendy pantsuit or a feminine skirt suit, but every work wardrobe needs at least one professional looking suit. Don't be afraid to splurge a little because quality is everything, plus one nice suit will
1- A Dressy Suit
It could be a trendy pantsuit or a feminine skirt suit, but every work wardrobe needs at least one professional looking suit. Don't be afraid to splurge a little because quality is everything, plus one nice suit will