December 2004 Archives

I practically bought a whole new winter wardrobe the other day.

And, Jim didn't mind!

Here's why:

Do you like giving gift certificates as gifts?

What about receiving them? Do you mind receiving them as gifts?

So many people poo-poo the idea of gift certificates as gifts, but I say how much more PRACTICAL can you get?!?!

Thanks to a guy who has WAY too much time on his hands, and a burning desire to get to the bottom of almost anything...

Here is the truth behind those "Work At Home" signs you see posted on telephone poles, fences, and walls all over town. Who's putting them up? How legit are they?

You might be surprised to learn that while each looks slightly different and each lists a different telephone number, most of them are from the same company!

Online shopping is on the rise, as more and more people are realizing how secure it is, how fast the order arrives on your doorstep, and how great the deals are.

If you're in need of a last-minute gift or two, check out the following websites that currently feature some of the best prices, the best quality products, and the best deals around. And, most are offering free shipping or other discounts this holiday season!

Our recommendations (in this order) are:

Aside from the fact that they are probably the most popular online shopping site around, their products are also of the best quality and they offer the lowest prices. They also make it easy to buy for others, thanks to their online Wish List registry.

One of the best online shoppings sites for electronics and computers, among other things. We buy a lot of "big" items through Buy.com

An Internet leader for name brands at clearance prices. You'll find top-quality name-brand merchandise at 40-80% off every day of the week -- all backed by the warranties and service you'd expect. They're VERY well-respected as a reputable online shopping site.

Here, you'll find daily deals and bargains on home and technology products. These are up-to-the-minute sale prices on everyday, popular items! Just scroll down the list til you find what you're looking for. The best part: You're likely to find a great deal on something you hadn't thought of!

The best way to go broke saving money! They publish great deals from over 1,000 well-known vendors, and their specials are lower than you'll find anywhere else. You can sort by category, or just scroll down the list to see all of the last-minute specials.

For all things personalized, and the largest selection of unique and hard-to-find gift ideas, they are the Internet's personalized gift mall! Every single item includes free personalization and shipping within 24-48 hours.

A long-time favorite of ours... You can find practically anything at eBay!

$20 Off When You Spend Over $100 at eBags.com Looking for bags, purses, or luggage? We get all ours at eBags. Our favorite luggage: Skyway!