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Beauty Tips for the Lips

January 12th, 2012 · No Comments · Tips

Share.. Talking about gifts and jewelry, fashion and style is all fine and dandy. But when our lips start looking like we walked the desert for 40 years – on our lips – then its time to pay some attention and shape those kissers up. Our lips are a constant attraction to men. When our [...]

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Keeping Within Your Budget During The Holiday Season

December 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Tips

Share..Even if you’re not the type to rush out of the house for Black Friday, holiday shopping is one of the busiest times of the year for everybody. Buying gifts for loved ones, employees or friends is enough to put anybody in the red. This holiday season make it your mission to not spend over [...]

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How Do I Stop Impulse Buying?

November 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Tips

Share.. Impulse buying is something that everybody has done at one time or another. If you have a problem with impulse buying, you could see a steep decline in your bank account without even realizing where your money has gone. Impulse buying can become addictive and lead to financial debt. If you are a shopaholic [...]

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Adjusting Your MIZZE Jewelry Bracelet

October 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Tips

Share..Some of the MIZZE bracelets are adjustable. These comfortable charm bracelets are made with cotton wax wires that are durable and comfortable but need adjusting to your wrist. This is a short clip on how to adjust your MIZZE bracelet..

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The Latest By Dana Holmes

September 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Tips

Share..Dana Holmes is the Editor in Chief for Gifts.com and she wrote the following: “Sure, a bottle of wine will do when you’re heading to a potluck. But, what about the less casual events with fancy hostesses? If you’re stumped, I have a hostess gift rescue plan for you…Artisanal and infused oils are a simple [...]

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Importance of Background Checks

August 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Tips

Share..Trust is a fundamental human characteristic. We apply it in every facet of our lives on a daily basis. When you go to work every day, you trust that your employer will pay you at the end of the month as stipulated in your contract. Likewise, we trust our friends, family, neighbors and colleagues are [...]

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Style on a Budget

August 19th, 2011 · No Comments · Tips

Share..Who said that to look stylish you needed a large budget? You can be stylish even in these hard economic times. All you need is some creativity and the following great tips: Before you go out to buy anything, take stock of what you already have. Many of us are fond of buying clothing items [...]

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Mother’s Day

May 5th, 2011 · No Comments · Gifts for Her, Tips

Share..Mother’s Day happens but once a year, so why not go for broke this year? Surprise mom this year with something special, different, considerate; a real present, say. Gift cards leave all the hard work to her (plus, studies show that Americans own billions in unredeemed cards every year — good for Starbucks, not so [...]

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The Truth About MSRP

April 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, Opinions, Tips

Share..The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is the price the manufacturer suggests the retailer should sell an item at. It was created to try and stabilize the pricing of items and especially brand names, across stores. What shoppers do not know is Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price is not always based on hard numbers or any [...]

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My Unique Gift Idea’s Caribbean Vacation

March 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, Fun Stuff, Tips

Share..Here are some ideas for a dream look, Caribbean vacation, in case you need a break from Old Man Winter or you want to bring some Caribbean fashion aesthetics out onto the city sidewalk, now that spring is officially around the corner! Caftan A breezy caftan just cries glamour, protecting your skin from those harsh [...]

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Fleeing Flea Markets Might Be a Good Idea

January 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · In the News, Tips

Share..Remember the days when you’d wander to Canal Street to cop a fake fragrance or perhaps a knockoff handbag, a hat, or a bootleg CD? I remember those days. They are near and dear to my heart – as is the flea market mecca of Lower Manhattan. Sadly though, authorities are warning that shoppers could [...]

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Yard Sale Bananza, This Time of the Fiscal Year

December 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Professional Shopping, Tips

Share..Now, with the economy starting to back bounce from its unfortunate reality of the last couple of years, thrifty consumers are on the lookout for quality used goods. These thrifty consumers are visiting estate sales and spending more and more money. According to Caring Transitions, a company which manages estate sales, bargain hunters are spending [...]

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The History of Halloween & Protection from the Evil Eye

October 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Holiday Gifts, Tips

Share..With roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holiday, All Saints’ Day, Halloween, celebrated on October 31st is a wonderful secular celebration. Common activities of Halloween are trick-or-treating, getting dress-up in costumes and attending costume parties, carving jack-o’-lanterns, bonfires, ghost tours, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, committing pranks, telling ghost stories or [...]

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Fall 2010-Winter 2011 Accessories Report

October 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, Tips

Share.. For all of you fashion lovers, here is a brief list of this season’s best trends: Booties – they started their big comeback last winter, but thanks to the success they had gained last year, this year we can find more bold and innovative designs. The main reason for their return from the start [...]

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Twenty Items To Not Buy Used

June 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Opinions, Tips

Share..Makeup: Keep in mind that makeup is a breeding ground for bacteria and a number of contagious diseases. The killer deal which you found just might come with pink eye and cold sores. Instead of buying makeup used, try making your own beauty products. Pet supplies: Stains and odors continue to ferment even if they [...]

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