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What is the best day to laundry? Go to a theme park? Weigh yourself? Find a job? Buy a house? Here you will see the best day of the week to do practically everything -- from shopping and buying things to selling and starting things. Before you tackle your next big activity, start here to see the best day to do it!
Read moreI will go into a Walmart from time to time for quick last-minute items. But when it comes to weekly grocery shopping, I definitely prefer to use Walmart’s online grocery pick up service. Here a list of all the reasons I like using Walmart curbside pick up for groceries and other household items. Plus, my detailed review showing how Walmart grocery pick up works.
Read moreIn the past 30+ years, I've bought and sold items at consignment shops -- several times. Just to be clear, a thrift store is different from a consignment store. I absolutely LOVE shopping for gently used clothing at thrift stores. But I'm not so crazy about shopping at clothing consignment stores. Ditto for selling items at clothing consignment shops. On the other hand, I've always had wonderful experiences buying AND selling at furniture consignment stores! Here are my best tips.
Read moreWinning the lottery can happen to anyone! True -- but you might want to have a look at these lottery facts & lottery myths first BEFORE you buy lottery tickets. These lottery stories are eye-opening. Then, if you still want to play the lottery, I would encourage you to read these helpful articles about winning the lottery.
Read moreBefore buying personalized koozies with our business logo on them, I did an exhaustive search of all of the different can koozies, bottle koozies, water bottle koozies, and custom koozies I could find. Here's everything you could possibly want to know about all the different types of koozies - including some of the most clever koozies that exist right now. Before you order bottle koozies or can koozies, read this first!
Read moreWhen you buy electronics, appliances, and other household items, should you buy the optional extended warranty (like a Master Protection Agreement from Sears)... or not? We've got the facts, plus some personal experience that might help you decide. See how Sears handles the preventive maintenance check (or cleaning) on their digital cameras. Find out when it makes sense to buy the service warranty -- and when it doesn't!
Read moreHow many online reviews do you typically read before making a purchase? If you're like me, you probably do a lot of research. Here are the best review sites I've used and what they offer consumers.
Read moreWorried about your old gift cards becoming obsolete before you use them? I'm guilty of holding onto them longer than I should, and some of the retailers have gone out of business now. Here's everything you need to know before you buy gift cards. Online gift card exchange is also gaining popularity -- here's how to do it.
Read moreIf you're anything like me you most likely travel on a budget. I've learned some cool tips and tricks along the way that allow you to pay lower airline fees, save on your smartphone bills, and find cheap travel accommodations. Plan ahead if you have a vacation coming up to save the most money while on your trip.
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