You visit a website, you like what you see and you sign up for their newsletter. You get lots of cool information, and you also get links to products you might want to buy. You start to click the link, and then you think: this is exactly how “phishing” and all that scary stuff works. Should you click? Is it safe, or is it just going to take you to ... READ MORE
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We often think of frugality as “doing without”, which sounds like an unhappy state of affairs. Our consumer societies paint frugality as making great sacrifices, never enjoying what we’ve earned, or feeling guilty every time we buy ourselves a non-necessity. This isn’t at all what frugality is about. It’s not an ascetic lifestyle.
Reducing stress
Frugality is simply the awareness that some choices of what to own or pay for will make ... READ MORE
You probably already know local newspapers are a primary source of coupons. So are mailing circulars that come to your mailbox and contain discounts on goods and services from local providers. Magazines are another source for coupons. The web is also a great source of coupons, local and otherwise.
Coupons are generally for a specific product, or for a specific store. Sometimes you have to spend a certain amount or buy ... READ MORE
Platform beds used to be pricey – they could be many thousands of dollars, and even the cheapest one available would be considerably more expensive than most frame bed sets. But there are now less expensive options available with platform beds, so even if your budget isn’t much, you can find a good platform bed that suits you.
Size
Obviously, the size is always important in choosing a bed. You need a ... READ MORE
If it’s been a while since you shopped for a TV, you might find all the new options and changes in technology overwhelming. You’ll come across plasma, LCD, widescreen, high-definition and many other concepts that you don’t understand. Truth is, most people don’t. Most people just buy something they saw in an ad that looked neat, or that they think will impress their friends. This article is for people who ... READ MORE
To an extent, you get what you pay for with guitars – but only to an extent. An inexpensive guitar can be absolutely fine for a beginner student. A slightly pricier guitar should suit anyone not planning to perform. And even if you plan to perform for money, you don’t need an expensive guitar for it.
Picking a style
The first thing to determine is what kind of music you’ll be playing. ... READ MORE
If you’re long overdue for a serious recharge, a day spa might be just the thing. Day spas offer massages and a variety of other relaxing and pampering activities. If you’ve never been to one before, it’s a good idea to get familiar with the sort of packages they offer.
You can pay for each service you want individually, but packages typically save you money and/or give you more options. For ... READ MORE
A day spa party is an exciting treat. If you want to host one, you need to plan it carefully. Below are some tips to help you with it.
The guest list
Before you even start calling or checking online to compare costs from different spas, you’ll need to have some idea how many people will be coming. It’s okay if you don’t know an exact number. After all, until you send ... READ MORE
Shopping for clothes can be fun, but it can also be frustrating. It’s not always easy finding the pieces that will work for you. But there are ways to make the process easier.
Preparing for a great day of shopping
If you’re going to be trying clothes on, wear clothes that are easy to put on and take off, such as pullover shirts rather than button-down blouses. If you’re going to be ... READ MORE
