As you begin shopping for your summer wardrobe, it’s time to learn a little bit more about your fabric choices. The secret to looking and feeling chic even in warm, humid weather is picking the right textiles for the job. Here are some pros and cons of popular summer-weight fabrics: 100% Cotton This is an ...
It’s become fashionable in today’s society to call any habit that’s taken too far an “addiction”. That’s problematic because it doesn’t create a distinction between substances that are actually chemically addictive and behaviors that are unhealthy. For example, legal substances like caffeine and nicotine are both addictive in the sense that they alter your body/brain ...
If you think Valentine’s Day is all about cheap commercialism, just wait until you hear what we’re supposed to celebrate in March: National Frozen Food Month. Yep, that’s right. A whole month devoted to the stuff you stash in your freezer. National Ice Cream Month is probably something we could all get behind. But it’s ...
Last week, we looked at 9 of the reasons why so many people are only occasional coupon users. This week, let’s consider 10 ways you can get more out of couponing (without going to extremes). Try these tips for a month and see if it makes a difference in your household finances. Understand the rules. ...
In a world that is sometimes unfair, all women should be able to count on one thing – being able to find cute shoes. But for women with less than perfectly tapered ankles, a love affair with shoes is fraught with disappointment. How do you draw attention to your feet and legs without putting the ...
I have to confess, I’m only an occasional couponer. I go through coupon clipping sprees then get tired of it and go back to ignoring them. I’m not alone. Many people find that coupons are fun to use once in a while. They just aren’t ready to fully commit to the coupon lifestyle as part ...
Do you prefer shopping – or swapping? A group of collaborators in New York have decided to serve a very specific niche customer with a new kind of vending machine: The Swap-O-Matic. This experiment isn’t about making money. It’s intended to serve as a commentary on our society of immediate gratification and an exploration of ...
Oh, Groupon! I used to be a huge fan. Now, I rarely read a deal, much less do any shopping through your site. What are some of my pet peeves? Glad you asked. Here are the top 3 issues that I’ve had with this site over the past couple of years. I’m sure I’m not ...
There are two types of people who can benefit from having a personal shopper: those who love fashion and those who hate it. The one common denominator that links people who tend to hire a professional to shop for them is that they are super busy. Let’s say you adore fashion and you enjoy shopping ...
MSN has a great list of the best things to buy in January. This includes electronics (from online stores), winter apparel, and furniture. Retailers are getting rid of old stock to make way for new items. Plus, they need to start the year strong after the post-Christmas sales slump. Buying a new coat for next ...