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How to Buy the Best Cowboy Boots and Where to Find Them

Faith Martin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:45:31 +0000

I don't know about you, but I love cowboy/girl boots! When I was little I had a black pair that I wore everyday of my life until my mother threw them out. I'd wear them with dresses, my pajamas... whatever. My love for horses started as soon as I was born so I was wearing cowboy boots early on. It was cowboy boots or barefoot for me.

Things That Make You Go Hmmm: Costco Checking Reciepts on Your Way Out!

Faith Martin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:15:48 +0000

I went shopping at Costco a few days ago, and as I was waiting in line to get out... of the store, (through the door where they are diligently checking everyone's receipts), it occurred to me that Costco is the only store where they do that!

And it made me wonder...WHY?

Why does Costco do that?. They can't possibly add up in their heads all the gr

Christmas 2012 – Are You Shopping More or Less This Year? [POLL]

Faith Martin — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:08:55 +0000

A lot of the people that I’ve talked with recently say they are spending less, or not at all this year. Maybe it’s because everyone thinks the end of time will happen tomorrow on Dec 21st. Or maybe it’s because of the economy. Some people are just so busy trying to survive and earn a [...]

Faith Martin Is on a Quest to Find the Perfect Strapless Bra

Faith Martin — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:11:41 +0000

I met a lady in the isle at Costco today and we were both looking at the strapless bras they had on sale. My remark to her was " I wish I knew whether these ones (2 pack) will fall down around my belly button the way all my other strapless bras do!" And she replied with "yea, I hear ya

No. 10 on Greg's Nerdy Gift List: Car Emoticons

Greg DeLange — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:00:25 +0000

I love to surf the net and discover new gadgets! Yes, I’m doing your Christmas shopping for you. For the next ten days I will show you fun things. Check out No. 10: When you’re driving your car there are times when a single finger gesture can perfectly express your sentiments to a fellow driver. [...]

"Shopping"…America's Struggle To Have It All! Are You Spending? Or Saving?

Faith Martin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:11:59 +0000

Some say the economy is bad. Some say they can barely make ends meet! But, get to the Columbia Center Mall or Costco on any day, and it’s usually PACKED! I was in Costco a few nights ago..and it was amazing how much cool stuff is in there to purchase! Wow! I barely left with [...]

Black Friday [VIDEO]

Greg DeLange — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:38:45 +0000

You've never seen Black Friday like this. Check out this compilation of Black Friday store stampedes

Shoparoo Utilizes Smart Phones to Raise Money for Local Schools

The Brad — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:00:03 +0000

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.

Today Is National Thriftshop Day!

Faith Martin — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:49:05 +0000

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…the money they SAVE! What shops do you think are the best thrift stores in Tri-Cities? What [...]

My New Guitar! Epiphone Masterbuilt!

Faith Martin — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:45:55 +0000

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

JCPenney Announces Plans to Eliminate Checkout Clerks with Automated Machines — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:00:45 +0000

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.

How Much You Weigh Could Be Tied to Where You Shop

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:48:35 +0000

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with obesity, part of the problem may lie in where you grocery shop. A new study found people who frequent lower-cost supermarkets tend to be heavier than those who shop at pricier stores.

Here Are the Five Most-Common Ways We Break the Law to Save Money

Big Jim — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:00:20 +0000

According to a new survey, one of the most popular ways to save money is to break the law? 53% of people have done something illegal to save money. The most common illegal activity is switching labels on products to pay a cheaper price. 41% of people have parked illegally, and 8% have stolen sothing [...]

How to Adorn Yourself Affordably in Tri-Cities

Miki Harvey — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:25:22 +0000

For dressing cheaply, the Tri-Cities has half-a-dozen thrift stores including Good Will, Value Village, and Plato’s Closet as well as discount stores such as Ross Dress for Less and TJ Max. Tri-Cities shopping (especially bargain shopping) is very limited. We don’t have the resources that Seattle-Tacoma, Spokane, and Portland have. This is why over [...]

Do You Only Buy Clothing When It's On Sale? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:15:53 +0000

Recently, J.C. Penney announced plans to do away with sales and instead offer discounted prices every day. The retail giant’s new strategy is a risky one because many shoppers are in the habit of only buying clothing when they see red sale tags. In fact, a new Coupon Cabin.com survey found that 41 percent of [...]

Just In Time For Christmas Gift Idea

Big Jim — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:09:14 +0000

We have all heard the stories about Jesus sightings, from burnt marks on pizza pans to sides of cliffs that look like the Messiah. Just in time for the holidays you can now have Jesus sightings every single day! A company named Burnt Impressions has been selling around 100 toasters a day in the run-up [...]

Gift-Givers Be Warned – Nobody But You Cares About the Price Tag

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:15:46 +0000

Traditionally, people think the perfect gift is the one you’ve spent months thinking about and searching for, or the one you spent a month’s salary on, but new research shows that gift recipients are just as happy, if not more, with less expensive gifts, or the ones they picked out themselves.

Do You Feel Guilty For Saying No To Some Christmas Presents?

Big Jim — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:14:20 +0000

We have all been there, the kids bring you their Christmas list, and you start the debate on what you can and cannot afford. According to a new survey by “Parenting” magazine, the overwhelming majority of parents say kids act spoiled during Christmas, and we kind of realize it’s our fault. 59% of parents say [...]

Useful Link Of The Day..A List Of Every Online Store's Shipping Deadlines For Christmas

Big Jim — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:54:49 +0000

Here’s a REALLY valuable link for everyone who doesn’t want to deal with crowds this year, and plans to order their presents online….except that you’re lazy, you procrastinate, and you’re probably going to miss the shipping cutoff. It’s a website with over 170 online stores and their ordering and shipping deadlines to make sure your [...]

The Eight Most Germ-Filled Spots At The Mall

Big Jim — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:04:14 +0000

You’ll probably be hitting the mall at least once in the next few weeks. So here’s a list to totally GROSS YOU OUT. It’s the eight most-filled spots at the shopping mall. The Bathroom Sink. It’s the dirtiest place in the bathroom because it never dries out, which helps bacteria grow. They also say soap [...]