Black Friday Shopping Strategies

 Black Friday...that 'morning after' when bargain-hunters descend like a swarm of locusts and devour every 'hot buy' in site, leaving exhausted, shell-shocked store employees and ravaged shelves. It's the great American dream in the land of plenty! I've braved this tsunami of shoppers before and have a battle plan to share, worthy of General Sherman himself! This was written about stores in West Michigan, but they're mostly big box stores that are available across the U.S. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Staples, Menards, Sears and mall chain stores. My Black Friday game plan involves three phases: SURVEY, STAKE-OUT, SIEGE and SWEEP-UP Read more Black Friday Shopping Tips 

Best Christmas, Birthday and Holiday Gifts for Dads

Why is it that holiday shopping for women is so easy, but finding gifts for men is so difficult? Fathers are especially challenging to shop for. Here is a list of top ten best gifts for dads in all prices ranges, for all ages and interests. Read more...

Best Kitchen Gifts for Bakers Under $15

Best Gifts and Kitchen Must-Haves for Bakers Under $15
Looking for holiday or birthday gifts for bakers? Maybe you are going to a kitchen bridal shower or need a great wedding gift? In this economy, we're all looking for ways to pinch pennies. Here are best gifts and kitchen must-haves under $15.
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Best Prices on USB Flash Drives

Where to Find Cheap USB Flash Drives for College
Several of our sons' college professors are requiring students in class to bring a portable USB or 'flash' drive to class. I did some price comparison shopping. Here are the best sources and buying options of USB drives.
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Oscar Schmidt -Washburn Guitar Product Review

Oscar Schmidt - Washburn Acoustic Guitar and Musical Instrument Review
Our son has been playing the guitar, entirely self-taught for about nine years. He cut his musical teeth on the ubiquitous Fender Strat (Stratocaster), and got an acoustic guitar about four years ago. An Oscar Schmidt, by Washburn which is a workhorse.
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