ArchivesDecember, 2011

Research shows that it takes about 66 days in order for a new habit to form, but unfortunately many of us will have given up on our New Year's resolutions long before that. But just because many resolutions don't live to see February is no excuse to avoid them. Consider these five powerful resolutions for Continue Reading

Each week, our resident Couponista, Amy Leneker, shares her personal shopping experiences and extreme couponing tips so that you too can be a Coupon Expert!Continue Reading

Return fraud is a serious problem for retailers who will lose an estimated $3.48 billion this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. That is actually a bit lower from last year's $3.73 billion lost to return fraud during the holiday season. Annually for 2011, return fraud will cost retailers a whopping $14.37 billion. Continue Reading

Each week, our resident Couponista, Amy Leneker, shares her personal shopping experiences and extreme couponing tips so that you too can be a Coupon Expert!Continue Reading

Instead of giving your friend a sweater she won't wear or your dad another book to add to his library, why not consider giving them gifts that can truly impact the world? Whether it's a gift that gives homeless pets shelter or helps human trafficking victims escape slavery, there are many wonderful options. The latest Continue Reading

Every year, millions upon millions of kids pack into shopping malls across the country to lay out a list of demands to one man. Well, not exactly one man, more like thousands of different people playing one man. A.J. Confessore is one of the many professional Santa Claus’ across the country that dons the red and white Santa outfit each Holiday season to help make children’s dreams come true.Continue Reading

Whether it's a doll from a popular movie/TV franchise or the latest electronic gadget, each holiday season there's that hot toy you'll find at the top of most kids' wish lists. These same items have driven parents insane while they fight the hordes at the local big box retailer to get the last one. For Continue Reading

Don't you dare tell Miss South Carolina Bree Boyce the reason you don't eat healthy is because it's too expensive. She knows better. The beauty queen wasn't always a size two. In fact the 22-year-old says just five years ago she was making multiple trips through fast food drive thrus in a single evening. She Continue Reading

During the holidays I like to donate bags of canned goods at my local grocery store, and when I'm buying gifts for my family, I buy a few extras and donate them to a shelter for women and children. I also like to shop at retailers who give back during the holidays. Here's a list Continue Reading

Each week, our resident Couponista, Amy Leneker, shares her personal shopping experiences and extreme couponing tips so that you too can be a Coupon Expert!Continue Reading