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In the Company of Dogs Early Holiday 2008 Catalog

In an effort to be more environmentally conscious this year, I opted out of a receiving a lot of my beloved catalogs in the mail. One I could not bear to go without, though, was In the Company of Dogs. I can’t afford hardly anything in it, but oh how I love browsing through it! Yesterday the Early Holiday 2008 catalog arrived. The cover touted over 100 new items. I didn’t pay much mind to that at first…until I realized I was earmarking just about every page. What kind of cool things caught my eye? Glad you asked. Let me … 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 →

Shopping Online or Ordering through Catalogs

Well, wouldn’t you know it? I’m here to brag about catalog shopping and Mary Ann’s showing us how to Tame Catalog Clutter. Those catalogs can pile up! I just hate getting rid of them. The good news is her system is simple, so we can all have less mess but still have fun shopping. The catalogs I do keep are quite handy. I think Mary Ann will be proud of me though, since I decided last year to cancel all the catalogs I don’t really need. I had the catalog clutter blues. They wouldn’t stop coming! Now, I only receive … Continue reading →