Chuck E. Cheese's Recalls Light-Up Rings and Star Glasses

Chuck E. Cheese Recalls Light-Up Rings and Star Glasses from Birthday Party Prizes and PTA Promos
Chuck E. Cheese's is recalling 1.1 million light up rings and 120,000 clear red-tinted star glasses, due to potential for injury. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall came after two incidents with batteries from light up rings.
Read More

Fashion Faux Pas and Styles to Avoid for Fall 2010

Fashion Faux Pas and Styles to Avoid for Fall 2010
Fashion is a nebulous, ever-changing concept. Fashion faux pas and off-the-mark styles for fall 2010 are common sense. Read More

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

Back-to-School Shopping for Flip Flops and Shoes

Back to School Shopping: Comfortable Flip Flops for School
I don't get kids' obsession with flip flops as shoes for school. As a parent and teacher, I can speak to the fact that flip-flops are horrible school shoes. Flip flops are very popular; here are some safe, comfortable options for school footwear.
Read More

Alpine X-Treme Hydrating Face+Body Men's Body Wash Product Review

Alpine X-Treme Men's Body Wash Mountain Stream and Volcanic Rush Product Review
With three men in the family, I've become a student of men's hygiene and personal care products. We've tried AXE, Bod, Tag, Adidas, Coast, Irish Spring, Old Spice, Gillette, Alpine X-Treme. For the price, Alpine X-Treme is our favorite.
Read More

Back-to-School Shopping: Best Prices on College Textbooks

Back to School Shopping: How to Save Money and Find Best Prices on College Textbooks
With dwindling federal financial aid, fewer students get money for college tuition, let alone textbooks. College textbooks can actually rival tuition prices. And college textbooks are not tax-deductible. Here are ways to save money on college textbooks.
Read More