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Using Amazon to Your Best Advantage

I love Amazon. I love browsing the site, reading the book descriptions, buying the books . . . sigh. It’s just a good thing all the way around. Are you familiar with the Amazon site? Are you getting all you can out of it? When you first open the page, you’ll see a list of departments down the left-hand side. You can buy tools, electronics, jewelry, and more, but for now, we’re just going to talk about the books. When you click on books, you’ll be given the choice of books, textbooks, magazines and newspapers, and Amazon shorts. Courtney did … Continue reading →

Amazon’s Bestselling Books – November 2007

Wondering what everyone in America is reading right now? I was a little curious myself and decided to take a look at Amazon’s bestseller list. I was pretty surprised to see how many nonfiction titles were listed amongst the top ten, but I do understand that twice as many nonfiction as fiction books are published per year, so maybe I shouldn’t have been so surprised. Coming in at #1: “You: Staying Young: The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty” by by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz. This book was written to help us understand how our bodies age … Continue reading →

Tips for Shopping Online or via Catalog

Yesterday, the discussion began regarding online shopping and catalogs. Here are some tips to help you make the most of these convenient ways to shop: First, check out any company you’re considering doing business with to see if they are reputable. Make sure a site is secure before giving out your payment information. Check reviews of websites and catalogs online, check the Better Business Bureau, reseller ratings, or just type in the name with the word “complaints” and see what pops up. You can also ask friends and family to suggest catalogs and websites they trust. Be aware that some … Continue reading →

Amazon Children’s Book Sale

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It’s an addiction. Books, that is. It’s gotten to the point where I’m supposed to give away one book every time I bring another into the house. Supposed to, that is. At today’s Boy Scout rummage sale, I bought a whole shelf load. Of course, I’m justifying it by the price, but I really can’t get enough of books! Maybe it’s better described as a life-long love affair. Books take you to places you’ll never get to visit in person, allow you to think through situations you’d otherwise never encounter, and teach you things you could never have imagined. They … Continue reading →

53-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set Only $39.99 shipped

We’ve been married for 16 years, but it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I got my first matching set of silverware. It seems a silly thing. But there were always other priorities, and it didn’t matter so much when the kids were little. Silverware, regardless of quality, was just as likely to be used to dig holes in the backyard as to set a fine table. Now that the kids are a little older, Paul thought it was time that I had a proper table setting. We’re not the type to put it away for special occasions … Continue reading →

Bianca 100% Cotton Towels for $2.99

When my brother was younger, my mom spoiled him like crazy. When he’d be in the shower, she’d throw his towel into the washer so that when he got out, he could snuggle up in a nice warm bath sheet. I don’t mean when he was five – when he was fifteen. Something about a man and his towel. My husband uses the same one whenever he can. He says he can feel the difference. Except in the winter, I like to hang my clothes out to dry when I can. Yes, even here in rainy Washington it’s possible to … Continue reading →

“Jeremiah’s Pick” Coffee – Save $20 on $49 purchase

For me, coffee is coffee is coffee. Paul and my dad are a lot pickier. They actually enjoy those $4 cups of coffee from the coffee stands. Of course, with my dad it might be the beautiful 20-somethings that are serving them. But I digress. They have a much more educated palate than I do, and the generic store brand that I bought on sale doesn’t always satisfy them. So any time I can get a deal on the higher end coffees, they’re very happy! Right now, Amazon has Jeremiah’s Pick coffee on sale. It’s already a decent price at … Continue reading →

Do you Fondue?

I have a soft spot in my heart for fondue. When my husband proposed to me many, many years ago, he had a small engagement party waiting for me at his best friend’s house. I guess he must have been pretty certain of himself! Anyway, it was a fondue party. I hadn’t had fondue since I was a kid, and I loved it. I loved that the pieces were bite-sized, and I loved that care had gone into setting it up, and I loved that he would do something so out of the ordinary. There’s a fondue restaurant in our … Continue reading →

Kenneth Cole Dress Shirts for Men – $10 or Less

Before I got married, I shared an apartment with a roommate. She would let out a scream of delight and I’d come running every time the “What a Difference a Day Makes” commercials from C&R would come on. Does anyone else remember those? They featured men at work, then cleaned up in a suit and nice dress shirt. Viva le difference! It’s amazing what clothes will do for a man. If your husband is like mine, however, he hates to actually do the shopping for them, and will go to great lengths to avoid it. Paul will wear pretty much … Continue reading →

Amazon Prime – Is it Worth It? $50 Grocery Gift Certificate When You Sign Up for Prime

Do you buy a lot from Amazon.com? As online auction fees go higher and higher and sellers pass that along to their customers, we are finding Amazon.com showing up more often on our credit card. The prices are reasonable, and I like knowing exactly what I’m going to pay for shipping before I buy. When I’m buying directly from Amazon, I know that I can get free shipping if I spend $25. It’s rare that I come away from there for less than that. It doesn’t make sense to buy $20 worth of items and pay $25 ($20 + shipping), … Continue reading →