Looking for a special gift for the high school, college, or even kindergarten graduate in your life? Me too, and since I’m on a tight budget this year and am not much of a do-it-yourselfer, I came up with a great gift idea to get me through. My baby sister is graduating college this year, so I need a gift that is special, has a lot of thought put into it and that she will have and treasure for years to come.Continue Reading
ArchivesMay, 2011
31MayMani-Pedi Giveaway at Bellacures: $45 Value
Here's your chance to WIN a manicure and pedicure from the salon that L.A. magazine calls "high-end at high speed." When you go to a nail salon, you expect a special experience. When you go to Bellacures, you always get star treatment.Continue Reading
27MayMemorial Day: Remembering The Fallen (Infographic)
With Memorial Day upon us this weekend, we wanted to pay homage to the heroes that fight for our country. The infographic below has several interesting facts about the inception of Memorial Day and common practices to honor our servicemen.Continue Reading
27MayDemystifying Tablets: Which is Right for You?
Feeling the itch to upgrade the technology we own is a common complaint. We've owned numerous desktop computers, laptops, mobile phones (then smart phones) and have replaced them periodically with newer, faster models. Continue Reading
27MayBYOB: Stores That Reward Shoppers for Bringing Their Own Bags
Paper or plastic? Or how about neither? Not only is bringing your own bag when you go shopping a good move for the environment, it can also be good for your pocket book. You probably need another plastic grocery bag as much as you need another telemarketer calling during dinner. So if being green isn't Continue Reading
26MaySneaky Rental Car Fees to Avoid
More Americans are hitting the road behind the wheels of rental cars according to Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The company is North America's largest rental car brand and says it has seen an increase of more than 20 percent in rentals at neighborhood locations this year compared to last year. Continue Reading
26MayMemorial Day Travel Dilemmas
More people plan to travel this Memorial Day than in 2010 despite skyrocketing gas prices, but most will be taking to air instead of the road. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is predicting air travel will increase 12 percent over the three-day weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer.Continue Reading
25MayFive Perfect Father's Day Gifts You Never Knew Existed
What have you been getting your father for Father's Day all these years? Another tie? More "funny" printed socks? Stop that! It's time to dig a little deeper and get Dad something he'll really love, and not just become it comes from you. I've scoured the internet for you and rounded up five great gift ideas for your Pops.Continue Reading
25MayThe Value of a Company Love Letter
I'm a firm believer that kindness and flattery tend to bring out the best in people. And I set out on an experiment to prove that it also brings out the best in companies. I wrote 50 sweet letters of gratitude to 50 companies whose products I use, admire and appreciate.Continue Reading
24MaySimple Graduation Gifts That Grads Don’t Even Know They Need
The season of graduation is upon us! Someone very special to you has made an important accomplishment, reaching an exciting milestone in life, and you want to show them how proud you are. Don't get anxious about picking out the perfect gifts for the graduates in your life, because I've got plenty of ideas for you.Continue Reading
23MayThe Best Free Tools for Planning a Budget-Friendly Summer Trip
Gas prices are more than a buck higher per gallon now than they were a year ago. That extra pinch at the pump has forced about 100,000 people to stay close to home for the kickoff to summer. That's how many fewer people than last year plan to drive further than 50 miles from home this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.Continue Reading