Bad Economy = Bad Hair
Dec 30, 2008 | 1 comment
Everyone's cutting back. Even posh Greenwich salons say business is slowing down, no coloring that.
Hot Stuff
Jan 5, 2009
Got a taste for all things spicy? A shop in Monroe may be just the place for you.
DIY Gadget Repair
Jan 5, 2009
If your tech gadget is not working, first thing to do is Google the problem. Seriously.
Forget Regifting! Sell Your Unwanted Gifts on eBay
Dec 30, 2008 | 1 comment
Get a fugly sweater for Christmas this year? Don't worry about regifting. Join the growing crowd and secretly turn your unwanted gift into cash by selling it on eBay.
Mall to Give You Back Your Cash
Dec 29, 2008 | 1 comment
If you had Crystal Mall gift cards from August 2003 through January 2005 and did not use them right away, the mall owners might owe you money.
Last Day to Collect at Tweeter
Dec 30, 2008
Did you buy someone a gift at the Tweeter’s going-out-of-business sale?
Buyer Beware: Retail Theft Costing You Money and Safety
Dec 24, 2008 | 3 comments
What might be the biggest and most widespread crime since bootlegging is sweeping the nation and hitting Connecticut hard.
Stop Before You Give or Receive a Gift
Dec 25, 2008
There is a lot to look out for this year for gifts your give or receive. The Better Business Bureau has some tips for you.
Pricy Poinsettia Pinch
Dec 24, 2008
Just about everything is on sale for Christmas this year – but not the festive red plant the poinsettia.
Shop Around the Clock
Dec 22, 2008
Macy's is keeping its doors open 24 hours until Christmas.
‘Tis the Season for Christmas Shopping Traffic
Dec 30, 2008
‘Tis the season for a lot of last-minute shopping and traffic.
Shake off Snow With Party, Vintage Clothes
Dec 19, 2008
Every city needs a good vintage clothing store; when that city is also a college town, it’s practically required by law. No one knows how downtown survived for years without a bona-fide vintage shop run...
Ready, Set, Shop!? (Again.)
Dec 26, 2008
Some are dubbing today a second "Black Friday", as stores, desperate to boost sales numbers before the end of the year, are promising deep discounts for their after-Christmas sales like they never have...
Think Twice Before You Buy that Gift Card
Dec 22, 2008 | 2 comments
Experts urge caution when buying gift cards this holiday season. Most of the reasons why are connected to the downturn in the economy.
Bring on the Bargains!
Dec 15, 2008
This year, some sellers of luxury items are offering discounts.
Christmas on the Cheap
Dec 16, 2008
It's not all about who can spend the most money this holiday season. In some cases, it's about who can save the most.
Shop Around the Clock
Dec 16, 2008
With more than 41 million holiday shopping slackers waiting until the last minute to hit the stores, several retailers around Connecticut are making special accommodations.
Be a Baller
Dec 15, 2008
The Ball Beauty Treatment Balls. Are you laughing yet? Just saying the word elicits giggles in adults and children alike (at least that’s the case in our office). But the Ball is no joking matter....
Twinkle in Your Eye
Dec 15, 2008
Dedicated E-mail: CoverGirl Was your mother a thief? Because it looks like she stole the stars and put them in your eyes. Yes, it’s a pickup line for the ages. But, seriously, your peepers: They’re...
Santa's Substitutes for Hot Holiday Gifts
Dec 15, 2008 | 4 comments
From laptops to skateboards, check out the hottest gifts of the season and then similar items, which are less expensive and won't cause after-holiday spending remorse...
Hot Toys For Tots
Dec 14, 2008 | 4 comments
Monkeysee.com offers some good ideas for gifts for kids this holiday season.
Just in Time for Xmas:Ten Games That Suck
Dec 14, 2008 | 5 comments
Video games are hot gift items, not just for kids, but for adults that act like kids. So before you go drop some hard earned cash on a new console title, take a look at Wired's list of terribly disappointing...
Open Wide: Whole Foods OK'd
Dec 13, 2008
Organics and naturals and prepared foods, oh my! Fairfield gets its own Whole Foods grocery store.
TuneUp Your iTunes
Dec 12, 2008 | 1 comment
Find missing cover art, fix your mislabeled music, and get live concert info in a few easy clicks
Cheesy Does It
Dec 12, 2008
Formaticum Cheese Paper and Accessories You’re not known for cutting the cheese. But you will be after you hit up Formaticum, a site dedicated to preserving and enjoying fromage. Based in Portland,...
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