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Where Companies Stand on Parental Leave

Mark Zuckerberg took some time off work when his daughter was born. Every time a CEO from a well known company takes parental leave, it brings that topic back into the news cycle. There is a growing interest in allowing parents to spend time with their newborns. Where do different companies stand on that topic? Mark Zuckerberg, as you probably are aware, is the CEO of Facebook. He announced on his Facebook page that he would be taking 2 months of paternity leave when his daughter arrives. Part of his post included the following: Studies show that when working parents … Continue reading →

Sales at Target, Amazon, Kohl’s and More

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It’s been a while since I cleaned out my inbox and share with you details about the current sales. There are a lot going on, and it is easy to lose track of them. There are sales on stuff for dads, stuff you need for summer, dresses, and more! Target has a sale on dresses and jewelry. This includes dresses and for women and for girls. Buy 2, and save 10%. Buy 3, and save 15%. This offer is available online, only. It is valid through June 15, 2013. Target has a clearance sale where clothing items are up to … Continue reading →

Sales at Powell’s, Barnes & Noble, Target, and More

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Book lovers find it hard to resist a good sale on books. There are just so many interesting things to read out there! Why not pick up a title that you are interested in while it is on sale? Here is a quick list of the book sales that are going on this weekend. Some of them will last longer. Powell’s has a “Grow it Yourself Gardening Sale”. Save 30% off hand picked titles of books that are about gardening. There are a total of fifteen different titles to choose from. This sale is for “a limited time”. Powell’s has … Continue reading →

Amazon Launches New Pet Website

Amazon.com recently premiered a new online pet store, wag.com. Don’t go looking for Amazon shipping fulfillment or for your prime membership to apply, however; wag.com is technically part of a subsidiary Amazon bought back in 2006, and there’s no hint of Wag’s corporate owner anywhere on the site. Wag.com is a well-organized, colorful site divided into multiple sections based on the type of pet for which you want to shop. These range from dogs, cats, and small (mammal) pets to fish, birds, and reptiles. Once under a species section shoppers can then conduct their business by choosing to browse under … Continue reading →

Amazon Bestsellers – April 2008

What are the best selling books in the nation right now? What’s everyone reading? What are they talking about at the water cooler? Let’s find out. As of right this minute, the #1 best selling books on Amazon.com are: 1. “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch. Randy was a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon. Professors are often asked to give their hypothetical “last lecture,” to pretend they are dying or retiring and to decide what things they would find most important to say. When Randy was asked to fulfill this assignment, he didn’t have to pretend. He already was … Continue reading →

What is Listmania?

As you shop on Amazon.com, you may notice a book cover on the sidebar, with the heading, “Listmania.” As you click, you’ll discover that someone included that book on a list of their favorites, and they posted that list to share with other Amazon customers. This can be a great way to find other books in the same genre or by the same author that you would enjoy. Start by putting one of your favorite books into the search engine. The Listmania list that pops up in the sidebar will either have that item included on the list, or will … Continue reading →

Have You Heard about Kindle?

As if books weren’t wonderful enough already, Amazon has come up with a way to make them more portable. With the recent release of a product called “Kindle,” you can now take up to two hundred e-books with you wherever you go, but only lug around a machine less than the size of a paperback, at 10.3 ounces. I’ve seen steaks bigger than that! Kindle is like a large Palm Pilot. You upload your e-book and then retrieve the information on the screen. But the thing is, the Kindle screen is special. It’s designed to display to look as much … Continue reading →

Places to Buy Really Cheap Books

I’m a bibliophile. No, this doesn’t mean I’m addicted to the Bible, although I believe in it. It means that I’m addicted to books. Hardback, paperback, adult, teen, children’s—I love them all. My goal is to someday have a room in my house that is lined with shelves on all sides and to have those shelves completely filled with books for the entire family. But those things can get expensive. Hardbacks sometimes go for around $30.00, depending on how thick they are, and your nicer coffee-table books are even more. How can we afford to keep ourselves and our families … Continue reading →

Organic Raisins

It’s been too long since I have updated you on things! Does that mean that there haven’t been any good deals? No! Maybe it means I’ve been too busy figuring out all the deals! I’d like to talk to you for a minute about raisins today. Organic raisins, actually. Raisins are a big hit in my household. Everybody loves them, and I consider them close enough to raw (hopefully, they were dried at a low enough temperature!) Organic is usually my choice when it comes to produce. Why would I even be blogging about the deals for the healthier option … Continue reading →

Amazon’s Bestselling Books — December 2007

Looking at the books that are topping the charts on Amazon’s website today, I’m seeing some of the books we saw last month and some new additions as well. Let’s see what America is buying as of right this minute – the list is updated hourly. 1. “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia” by Elizabeth Gilbert. This book, about a journey of self-discovery and the sampling of cuisines, religions, and love, was #4 on November’s list. 2. “A Thousand Splendid Suns” is written by Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Runner.” Placed at … Continue reading →