ArchivesAugust, 2011

Like many American college students, I worked my way through school by holding down a part-time retail job. I was lucky enough to land a sales position at one of the few cool stores in the North Grand Mall in Ames, Iowa: American Eagle. While I struggled my way through Economics class by day I Continue Reading

Since Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, now is the time to squeeze the most out of this special season. Give yourself some sunny memories to help you keep yourself warm during the coming cold evenings. If you've got a few vacation days to use up, but aren't sure how to spend them you've come to the right place. Here are some great ideas for activities to do before summer ends.Continue Reading

For online shoppers looking to combine bargain hunting with a lottery-like twist, penny auctions can bring some excitement to the search for deals. According to officials penny auctions are quickly gaining popularity because they give consumers a chance to win quality merchandise at a discounted price. But several offices of the Better Business Bureau are Continue Reading

If you've waited this long to do your back to campus shopping, you must be holding out for some great deals. We've assembled a quick list of items from Target that are either currently on sale or are everyday bargains. Plus you can always check out our Target coupons to get even more bang for Continue Reading

As summer is coming to a close, I bet you're already thinking about the new fall trends you can't wait to start shopping for. But wait, you don't need to start saving money for an entirely different fall wardrobe; the good news is that ladies can recycle these hot summer trends.Continue Reading

Many brides and grooms spend tons of time and energy planning every intricate detail of their weddings, and when the wedding is over, it can feel like a let down. All that build and now BAM! Over. It’s doesn’t have to be that way, though. There are plenty of ways you can keep the wedding fun going on even after the event is in the past. Try some of these fun, quirky projects to stretch that celebratory feeling!Continue Reading

Reality TV has invaded just about every network on television. Ordinary people are getting their time in the spotlight through shows like Biggest Loser and Real Housewives. But some of these celebrities are turning their 15 minutes of fame into successful careers and lucrative positions. They're not about to be washed up designers, no-name singers or forgotten bachelorettes. They're writing books, helping charities and launching new businesses.Continue Reading

Joining a school band or orchestra is a great opportunity for kids to learn basic music and life skills. Though you may be sick of hearing it, by the time your student graduates, there will be many benefits to the endless hours of clarinet squeaking and violin scratching you've endured.Continue Reading

Roughly one in four people say they feel disorganized at work. And if we used the correct organizational tools we could improve our time management by 38 percent, according to Mobile Technology Products. There's no denying that clutter costs us big-- not only in lost productivity, but also by impacting our budgets. Don't worry-- there Continue Reading

Building a carnival in your own backyard is a fun, out-of-the-box way to celebrate birthdays, holidays or to enjoy just because. Never planned a shin dig quite like this? Not to worry, I've got some creative, do it yourself ideas that will help mold a perfect backyard carnival to any scale you decide to take on.Continue Reading