Holiday Online Shopping Deadlines for 2011
December 7, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Gift Guide
Clearly, shopping “click” instead of “brick” has taken over this year. Online shopping went through the roof from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, and it looks like only holiday shopping deadlines will slow things down. Naturally, consumers can always depend on Free Shipping Day, the one-day event on Dec. 16 when they can shop from more [...]
Holiday shopping? Watch out for these pitfalls!
December 2, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Etcetera, Gift Guide, Things to Do
7 Holiday Purchase Pitfalls to Avoid 1. Just Because It Says “Sale”… …doesn’t mean it’s really a sale. For example, many stores are advertising blockbuster prices on the Kindle e-reader, but check with Amazon and you’ll find there’s no difference between the regular and so-called “sale” prices. Do a bit of research before you leave [...]
New Rules for Gift Cards
December 19, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Gift Guide
New Federal Reserve rules provide important protections when you purchase or use gift cards. Here are some key changes that apply to gift cards sold on or after August 22, 2010: Who is covered by the new rules? Store gift cards, which can be used only at a particular store or group of stores, such [...]
Gifts and Gadgets for Foodies
December 19, 2010 by Krista Franks
Filed under Food, Gift Guide
Holidays are all about family gatherings, laughter and fun; they are time around the table with an abundance of food and a gathering of loved ones. However, before these joyous moments take place, hours are spent in the kitchen preparing favorite recipes and delicious holiday cookies. Dirty dishes pile over, spills and splatters decorate stove [...]