ArchivesOctober, 2012

Gone are the days of vanishing Tickle Me Elmo dolls and Zu Zu Pets that disappear off store shelves in a matter of minutes. This year the hottest holiday toys are guaranteed to be under your Christmas tree thanks to a new program unveiled by Toys 'R' Us. The Hot Toy Reservation program gives parents Continue Reading

Refuse to believe that Halloween is just for kids? I can relate. When Halloween stores start to pop up and pumpkins and other spooky yard decor are around the neighborhood, I get excited for the 31st. If you're shopping for an adult costume this year, here are five for men and women, with coupons to Continue Reading

Optimus Prime Animated Deluxe Costume Halloween is just around the bend! If your kids haven't already put in their requests for what they want to be this year, here are five cute and affordable ideas for boys, girls, and baby! Much to the delight of 80s kids with their own kids, Transformers are definitely a Continue Reading

Expecting parents can also expect something else-- to spend a lot of money on baby stuff. They may be little, but babies can be expensive. As many as two in five parents say they weren't as prepared as they thought for the cost of a new baby, according to a study by REDBOOK. Data from Continue Reading

The holiday shopping season-- the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas-- is a whopping 32 days long this year. That's the longest possible, but just because we all have a few extra days to shop doesn't mean we can't use a little extra help. Enlist your smartphone to assist you with staying organized, finding deals and Continue Reading

This Monday, we're celebrating Columbus's arrival to the Americas with bundles of sales! If Black Friday madness isn't your style, now's a great time to get in some early bird holiday shopping. Here are just a few of the sales and coupons we've caught wind of for the weekend. Apparel and Accessories Need to pick Continue Reading

It's a mystery every new parent ponders: how can something so tiny cost so much? According to the US Department of Agriculture's latest figures, raising a child born in 2011 through age 17 will cost an average of $234,900. That's the cost for food, shelter and other necessities. Baby's first year will cost more than Continue Reading

October is here, and that means it's finally time to break out the pumpkins, skulls, and all sorts of spooky stuff! If you're a big Halloween buff, you probably have a few tricks up your sleeve for decorating your home. But if you aren't (or if you feel like picking up something new), here are Continue Reading