Shopping

Thanks to the bad economy and shows such as ‘Extreme Couponing,’ coupons should be as popular as ever. But how many people actually use them while shopping?

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If you’re a Walmart shopper because you’re cost-conscious, it may be time to switch your allegiances — turns out Target is now cheaper, and the pricing gap between the two mega-stores is the widest it’s been in two years.

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Every year around this time you start to see kids selling discount cards, coupon books, random food items, or even household goods all to raise money for their school or athletics. Even if a random kid doesn't come knocking on your door trying to sell you something, a co-worker will probably hit you up to help out little Johnny with his football camp money. It's all kind of awkward since most the time you don't need the stuff they are selling, but you want to help out so you spare a few bucks and purchase whatever it is they are selling and go about your day.

With smart phones being used by nearly half of all Americans there has got to be a way to use that technology to help out your fundraising needs, right? There is. Introducing Shoparoo.

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Taylor Swift is a marketing genius. The starlet just released the fastest selling digital single of all time, ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,’ off of her upcoming album ‘Red.’ Now to coincide with that massive success, she’s releasing a new fragrance, Wonderstruck Enchanted, which comes in a red bottle. Smart!

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Today is National Thrift shop Day! I'm not sure exactly what that means! Maybe we should all go shop one today in honor of that!

I know plenty of people who get awesome deals at thrift shops! And Wow

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I splurged for my birthday and bought myself a new steel string!

I absolutely LOVE IT! I got it at Music Machine in Downtown Kennewick! Rick is the owner there and he was awesome, letting me play a bunch of different ones.

I think it's definitely worth the money I paid for it, and h

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I had a remote (live broadcast) at WalMart in Kennewick  this past weekend and let me just say it was really fun.

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With school starting on Aug. 28, it's time to start thinking about fun back-to-school shopping! Here are 10 super-cute bags from Etsy.com to help make your preparations enjoyable. Get ideas to make them yourself, or buy these home-made backpacks online

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Today many companies are being forced to either change with the times or die.

One of those companies is retail giant JCPenney — where recent struggles inside of an unstable economy have made it difficult for the retail chain to continue to do business as it has for nearly 100 years.

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My son Nick B. Martin  is a Social Media Marketing Specialist (amazing, I know, coming from ME!) He has a blog, which I find interesting because he always has the newest info on the latest gadgets!

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Fans of HGTV’s popular show ‘House Hunters’ know that one of the most common things people look for when purchasing a new home is more storage space — bigger closets, bigger garages, bigger basements.

And according to a recent study, it’s no wonder: we’re drowning in our own clutter.

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Blowup those toys and relax in the water during the remainder of these next few Summer months.

Here are some of the best and weirdest inflatables for you and the whole family!
1. Intex Sea Turtle Ride On

For $21.50, this giant Turtle provides fun filled water entertainment for kids ages 3 and older.   With large air chambers and durible handles, you are guaranteed not to be worrying about a cheaply made product.  So throw out that old inflatable ring and jump on this life size water creature!

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