Entries Tagged as 'shopping'

Rant: We’re Going to Effing Stimulate the Economy

April 19th, 2008 · 42 Comments · personal finance & money management, shopping

We’re going to buy a new computer, maybe it’ll actually work. Micah’s had this laptop for about 4 years and in that time it’s given him nothing but trouble. No, trouble is too nice a word for it. Doesn’t convey the full meaning. This computer has taken him to hell and back.

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Gift Cards for Experiences vs. Gift Cards for Stuff

March 9th, 2008 · 11 Comments · personal finance & money management, shopping

I think there’s two classes of gift card—one for giving experiences like dates and fancy meals and one for giving stuff.

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Coco Myles — A bandaid on the bridesmaid issue?

March 7th, 2008 · 10 Comments · frugality & generics, personal finance & money management, shopping, wedding

I looked into the bridesmaid dresses at Coco Myles’ store, cocomyles.com and they were pretty decent but not stellar.

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(Not) Smart Shopping : Settling for Adequate

March 7th, 2008 · 21 Comments · shopping

Clothes shopping hasn’t been something I’ve been good at. I’m starting to realize why and potentially how I can change it.

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Possibly My Wisest Purchase Ever

March 5th, 2008 · 11 Comments · shopping

My wisest purchase ever was definitely an awesome shirt that helped me combat a sunburn, sunscreen allergy, and heat wave at the same time.

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