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8 Gift ideas for the extreme couponer
Food saver If the extreme couponer in your life doesn’t have one of these yet, they should. Food savers make buying in bulk make sense, as they allow you to completely seal and suck all the air out of packages — making freezing bulk meats, nuts and more a cinch. Coupon binder Extreme couponers rely on…
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10 Gifts for the fashionable shopaholic
A military jacket Shopaholics pay attention to what’s on trend and this winter, military jackets and jackets with military details are hot. Find one with a cinched waist and some awesome details. Riding boots Also hot for winter? Riding boots with leggings or skinny jeans. Yep, the equestrian trend is super-big right now, so even…
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Dangerous makeup ingredients: 5 You should avoid
The beauty background Many big time corporations and their board of directors always want to squeeze more profit from every beauty brand and in doing so, they often leave the product development team with no other option but to use cheap ingredients and/or questionable filler options. Although some studies may have resulted in inconclusive findings…
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Shop these 4 spring makeup trends
Shopping for spring I had the opportunity to interview one of my favorite beauty bloggers, Sona Gasparian from MakeupBySona.com, to get the scoop on spring makeup must-haves for less. Find out how to get your face spring-ready! Be smart about splurges “You don’t have to buy the most expensive beauty brands to get a flawless…
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5 Reasons to stay home on Black Friday
You might not get what you want You’ve been eyeing that HDTV that’s being marked down to just $299 on Black Friday, but odds are it won’t be there. Most of the best deals are in very limited supply. Check the fine print in the Black Friday store ads; you’ll often see that only a…
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Black Friday shopping strategies
Carry a shopping list Spend some time researching and create a detailed shopping list. When you get to the stores, stick to it. “Know exactly what you want. The best Black Friday deals are in very limited supply, which is why you should never enter a store and just be window shopping,” says Service Strategist…
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Holiday gift ideas for animal lovers
Personal pet photo blanket A simple picture of a favorite pet can be turned into a soft, plush 50-by-60-inch personal blanket. It features up to two lines of personalization, and you can choose the color, too. Available at Personal Throws, $100. Luxury hammock seat cover The AutoSport seat cover protects your back seat from hair,…
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How to curb overspending during the holidays
“This is a very difficult time of the year to stick to a budget, and the reasons are numerous and complex,” says Leslie Greenman, a financial advisor and author of the new book Dating Our Money: A Women’s Guide to Confidence with Money & Men. “One of the biggest reasons is that women tend to…
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Quick morning after beauty fixes with his products
You wake up in a cute guy’s bed, eyeliner smudged, hair a mess and with a hangover that hurts so bad you think your head might explode. Sleepover chic You want to freshen up fast before last night’s hottie arises, but yikes, the only beauty products you’ve got to work with are the ones in…
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24-Hour shine: Holiday makeup touch-up tips
Holiday makeup tips tried and true The holiday party season is here and you’ll probably be heading out to some of these celebrations straight from work. The harsh reality is, even expertly applied and carefully maintained makeup will crease, fade, slip or smudge during the day. No worries, I’ve devised a foolproof strategy of touch-up…