Archive for 'Shopping Hints'

Back to School Bargains

September 25th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Michele

The heat of summer fades, the days become shorter, and one can hear the jubilant cries of parents and whines of children.  What do all of these things mean?  School has begun!
Of course, with the return of school comes the back to school shopping trip. If you are the lucky parent of a preschooler or [...]

Forced Shopping Is Tough

September 23rd, 2008 – 9:38 am Posted by B Kenney

Even when shopping is pliable, most men know what they want, when they want it, and know which store to find it in. The latter can rarely be said about the shopping tactics of a woman.
Ladies, I’m sorry. As much as you believe your shopping experience is crisp, quick and clean, it simply isn’t [...]

It’s Amost Time for Knee High Boots

July 22nd, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner

The weather is still sweltering, and the last thing you probably want to think about is shoving your feet back into regular shoes, but in just eight short weeks, it will be autumn and you know what that means: boot season will be back. Fall is the best time for shorter skirts and higher boots, [...]

Save Money on Summer Food

June 17th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner

One of the good things about the heat of summer is that food becomes cheaper to prepare. Instead of the thick stews and roasts that keep us full and warm during the colder months, the summer is a time for salads, sandwiches and grilling. However, it can be easy to get carried away at the [...]

Sale Savvy

May 27th, 2008 – 7:05 am Posted by Erin Steiner

Summer is sale season for retailers. Memorial Day kicks off the season with huge savings in just about every national retailer, and the sales continue all the way through until Labor Day. With so many great excuses to go shopping, how do you make sure that you don’t end up spending too much money?
1. Remember [...]