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If you read yesterday’s post you know I have to play quite a few tricks to prevent myself from impulsively purchasing items. Most of the time I’m able to walk away without purchasing unexpected items, but every once in awhile I falter. Just as Superman had kryptonite, my weakness is a deeply discounted sale item. … Read more
The other day I found myself in Marshalls searching for new picture frames. I’ve been in Marshalls about a million times, so I know exactly where the frames are located in the store, but rather than walking directly to that aisle I decided to take a stroll around the store. This is usually what happens … Read more
If you live in DC check out this article in the Washington Post. It provides a list of stores in the DC area that provide freebies to their shoppers. Everything from free candy, cupcakes, wine and soft drinks, to palm reading and free music and cocktails. Personally, I have never been to any of these … Read more
Last week Mattel recalled millions of toys produced in China. Earlier this summer the FDA warned consumers of a poisonous chemical found in certain toothpastes imported from China and in April of this year 16 cats and dogs died and thousands were sickened as a result of tainted pet food linked to a Chinese manufacturer. … Read more