By BeckyHarks(view all posts by BeckyHarks)
at 9:54AM Friday December 30, 2011
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I was looking for tape to wrap my presents with last week when I
came across something interesting:
It was one of the perils of online shopping: "things in pictures
may not resemble real-life object." In this case, ugly sheer shirt,
which resembled in cut, style, and color something that a 50's
housewife would love. Unfortunately, I am neither from the 50s OR a
housewife, so I carefully put aside the item to be returned along
with its receipt and prepared to return it by mail.
That was from LAST Christmas.
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By ChuckG(view all posts by ChuckG)
at 8:56AM Thursday December 29, 2011
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Father Time is ready to hand off the future to Baby 2012 New Year. Father Time exhausted by the world's events. Earthquake/Tsunami in Tokyo. Devastating tornadoes in the South. Death of a Terrorist. Death of an Inventor. It has been a trying year and Father Time is more than ready to offer a toast to bring in the New Year.
Food and Wine Magazine recommends these affordable champagnes and sparkling wines which you can find at Wine.com.
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By jmediodia(view all posts by jmediodia)
at 10:56AM Wednesday December 28, 2011
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I love discovering new beauty products and tools, and this year I've seen quite a number of hot new releases. Some of them definitely just look like a bunch of hype, but some I found were genius.
Check out some of these new cool, innovative products that made their debut this year:
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By LisaMaloney(view all posts by LisaMaloney)
at 9:58AM Monday December 26, 2011
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Giving up disposable products, plastic shopping bags and other
"conveniences" of modern-day life can be challenging, because we
think they make our lives easier. The New Year is a great time to
challenge those perceptions.
Here are a handful of quick, eco-friendly resolutions that might
even make your life a little easier.
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By AlisonGary(view all posts by AlisonGary)
at 8:55AM Monday December 26, 2011
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If you were too focused on buying presents and baking cookies to even think about your New Year's outfit, know that you're not the only one. I type this, surrounded by torn gift wrap and fabulous presents, just catching my breath and realizing New Years Eve is next weekend. Ack!
Well, here are some suggestions to look as though you spent weeks on your glam look for your New Years fete.
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By savingtools.comGuest Blogger(view all posts by savingtools.com)
at 11:55AM Wednesday December 21, 2011
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The presents have been opened; boxes and paper strewn about. Stockings have been emptied and the children are happily playing with their new toys. Time for mom and dad to sit back and relax for a while.
Well, not so fast. Many people like to take advantage of those after-Christmas sales beginning as soon as Christmas day. If you were the recipient of a gift card, you can most likely hit after-Christmas sales that will allow you to load up on way more merchandise than you could have before Christmas.
It may seem absurd to some, but to others who would give their left arm for a bargain it seems only logical to venture back to the mall to score some cheap stuff.
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By jmediodia(view all posts by jmediodia)
at 9:58AM Wednesday December 21, 2011
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The holidays are a great time to break out of your normal routine and glam up your look. But with all the new beauty trends and the hustle n bustle, it may be tough to figure out where to even start.
If you want to look a little extra festive for all your holiday events, try one or two of these quick and easy beauty tips:
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By brwood(view all posts by brwood)
at 8:57AM Wednesday December 21, 2011
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So I must admit, I am that idiot. But in my defense I spent a week in Europe at the end of November, then was racing cars the first weekend of December, so the holiday shopping season kind of got away from me.
As did all my shopping money.
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By LisaThompson(view all posts by LisaThompson)
at 11:58AM Tuesday December 20, 2011
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Image by normanack via FlickrI know it may seem a little premature to plan for after-Christmas sales, but a little planning can go a long way in helping you save money. While many of you regularly head out the day after Christmas to purchase typical Christmas items
(wrapping paper, ornaments, etc.), there are many other items that are deeply discounted after Christmas and many of these items can be used all year long.
Here are 5 home decor items that you can get for a steal after Christmas:
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By AlisonGary(view all posts by AlisonGary)
at 9:57AM Monday December 19, 2011
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Color expert Pantone comes out with a shade that represents the feel of each year. For 2012, it is
Tangerine Tango, a reddish orange hue. "
Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
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By ChuckG(view all posts by ChuckG)
at 9:56AM Thursday December 15, 2011
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Buddy is an unusual elf at Santa's workshop. He's taller than most elves because, well he's not a real elf. He's human. When Buddy was a baby, he accidentally hitched a ride on Santa's sleigh one Christmas night. (
Like, who wouldn't want to ride Santa's sleigh just once?)
Buddy was raised by an elf who taught him the most important skill an elf can learn--how to make toys! This year Buddy worked hard on making the Top 5 Hottest Christmas toys for kids.
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