Want a great place to shop with excellent prices, a plethora of stores, and tons of name brands? One of the best places in the sunny state of Florida is the Prime Outlets shopping center located in Ellenton. It is located just off of Interstate-75, and close to Bradenton, St. Pete, Tampa and Sarasota.
The entire [...]
Whenever we go shopping with our kids we try to give them the opportunity to buy something. It is never a big dollar figure thing, but allowing them to make their own decisions serves multiple purposes:
The kids stay engaged during the day because they know they will get something
The kids learn how to work [...]
When I went to college, I set off with a Mickey Mouse comforter, three garbage bags full of clothes and bedding, a boxful of school supplies and a shoebox filled with my favorite CDs and cassettes. Computers were still optional, and cell phones still looked like giant bricks. Now people going off to college have [...]
Once again, it is time for that family vacation! Every summer families pack up and hit the road for what is supposed to be a fun and carefree family vacation. Usually these vacations end up being stressful and expensive. This year the traditional family vacation stands to be even more expensive! Gas prices, the price [...]
Powell’s Books is one of the world’s best independent bookstores. It was started in the 1970s with this simple question: why shouldn’t new and used books be displayed side by side on the shelves of a bookstore? That simple question turned one small, independently owned bookstore into a phenomenon.
The flagship store is located in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you have not picked out your gift for your mom, you may be interested in how much the average American spends and on what item for Mother’s Day gifts. According to BIGresearch the top items are:
A Special Outing (like dinner or breakfast) - $25.48
Jewelry - [...]
You can buy anything online from clothes to food to entertainment. Internet shopping is a wonderful invention — convenience, delivery, and bargains all from the comfort of your own chair. I love being able to shop in my pajamas, not to mention the headache it saves from developing when you have a little one running [...]
