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Ease up when planning a kid's birthday party 27 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
My husband and I threw a party for our 6-year-old’s birthday. I write that so glibly, like it was nothing, but it was no small thing. Because I tend to agonize over planning things, I … well, agonized...
When the price is high, do your research! 26 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
There’s an expensive face moisturizer I’ve been stalking at my local Blue Mercury. I’ve been living off sample packs for months. And now, I’m almost ready to buy—but not quite yet. Although a little g...
4 tips to keep your salon style going 23 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
OK, we know all that the day after you leave the salon looking fabulous in your new haircut it all just dulls up on you. The styling is gone, the hair is flat, and you look like you haven’t been to th...
How Facebook is changing shopping 22 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
When you shop—for clothes or food or anything—or when you think about shopping, what’s your process? Do you read the Sunday circulars? Do read the ads in the newspaper (if you even still read an old-f...
716,000 tea kettles recalled, plus kids' PJs 21 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
TEA KETTLES About 716,000 (United States) and 1,400 (Canada) Chefmate 2-Quart Tea Kettles sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2006 through May 2013 for a...
Postal Service itching to get back in the game 20 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
The U.S. Postal Service is getting a much-needed image makeover—that is, if its new branding campaign works. At the heart of the campaign is an enticing new slogan, "Priority: you," and some big new p...
Lessons on college shopping 19 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
Thank goodness I’ve still got a couple of years before I have to help my daughters choose a college. I’m still working on saving up. But if this is your year to really get serious about the (often ove...
Study: Uncertain store clerks lie to get away! 16 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
A recent study looked at the behavior of store clerks, and found that for some, "the inability to ably deal with store visitors leaves half of retail staff embarrassed, and 46% feel nervous and shy." ...
Home décor deal sites to love! 15 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
Some of my favorite places to shop for clothes have turned into my go-to sites for picking up deals on home décor items. And because I usually like their fashion offerings, I’m loving the home stuff l...
30,000 tabletop torches recalled 14 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
TABLETOP TORCHES About 30,000 tabletop torches sold exclusively at Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2013 through June 2013 for between $8 and $20. Once lit, the glass citronella table torches can...
