We all want to get something for nothing, but most of the time, that isn't going to happen. However, companies are willing to give you a little more for your money just for shopping with them. It's an ideal way to increase sales during a slump in business. If you're a frugal shopper, or if you just want to get a little more out of your dollar, here are a few tips that will be he... read more »

I'm not proud. I shop the dollar stores on a regular basis. You can get some incredible deals at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, the Dollar Store and all the other bargain and close-out stores that populate the shopping landscape. They've become more popular and more crowded as the economy continues to decline and now, even the folks from the fancier neighborhoods are wandering out to d... read more »

Sometimes the best advice anyone can give someone else is to go back to basics. No matter how sophisticated some of the new products and services are, they just don't compare to what people have been using for years and years. The test of time equals success. For instance, let's take cookware. If you're looking to buy a new set of pots and pans, you have choices that can bogg... read more »

Does it seem to you that products are being made cheaper and less sturdy than in years past? I recently read an article that said the average lifespan of a new refrigerator purchased today was only between eight and ten years! That's incredible, since I remember that my parents and grandparents had refrigerators that lasted 15 or 18 years before they gave up the ghost. So what should ... read more »

On Christmas, we give gifts to others because of the gift God gave us in Jesus Christ. Despite the over commercialization, I can understand why we do this. I've done a tiny bit of research and have compiled a list of gifts that people are both looking to give and to receive this year. Family If your family doesn't have a game console, Wii, X-Box and Playstation have all dropped the ... read more »

If you're the queen of your kitchen, then your castle would not be complete without a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer. There are several different lines available, which differ mainly in bowl capacity, but the most popular model is the five-quart Artisan, which comes in a variety of different colors to match any décor, and an incredible 350 watts of mixing power. No kitchen should be withou... read more »

Nokia N97 Mini mobile phone, available in black, garnet or cherry colors, is one of the latest innovations in the category. It is a sleek, sliding Smartphone with scratchproof body, which I would purchase for its numerous features. It is almost equivalent to a microcomputer. This model of GSM phone contains a 5MP camera with zoom lens, touch-screen display , Bluetooth, GPS receiver, Map, typ... read more »

We can't always get what we want and sometimes what we want we shouldn't have. Such is the case with the new digital camera I wanted. I am a huge fan of Sony products and the a850 DSLR camera was perfect for me. Problem is the camera is 2000.00 dollars and that is about 1500.00 dollars over my budget. Another significant problem is I am not a professional photographer so spending that m... read more »

The Panasonic KX-TG6444 Portable Cordless Telephone with built-in answering machine is the solution for anyone that needs a reliable and expandable telephone system in his or her home. The KX-TG6444 model comes with a main base unit and three additional remote handsets. The basic starter unit in this series comes with one base unit and one remote handset. You can get other configurations with ... read more »

With all of the new popularity that Mac has gotten over the past few years, many people are asking why they should spend more on a product that may or may not be as useful as a regular, Windows-based PC. Their fears are well-founded; with the economy as the way it is, it is not surprising that they would want to save money if they have low funds to buy computers for college, work, or leisure. Sho... read more »