The last GPS you’ll ever buy

I love my GPS unit (truly, madly, deeply), but the truth of the matter is that your GPS is only as good as the maps on it. And while I think Garmin makes very nice GPS units, I also think they kind of stick it to you with the price of their map upgrades. And if you...

Blend it up

Y’all know that I am serious about smoothies at my house, which means that deep in my heart I someday want to own a Blendtec blender. You know, once I’m independently wealthy. Until then, though, I keep an eye out for decent deals on blenders for us...

Nook your books

Been considering a Nook (Barnes & Noble’s ereader, or—more to the point—their answer to the Kindle)? Now’s the time to buy; through the end of June, get a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card when you buy a Nook for $259. That’s like...

It’s like they’re mocking me, now

Remember when the price for a Wii console was $249, no matter where you bought it? Remember that? And then eventually it came down to $200, and I shook my fist at the heavens, because you know how I hate it when I miss a deal. (And in case I never told you the story,...

Clinique, magnifique

Despite my love of cheap price tags, there are certain areas in which one simply cannot cheap out. One of those areas is skin care; the older I get, the more I realize the value of taking good care of my skin. (Note to self: Build time machine, travel back to the days...

Nothing sucks like an Electrolux

Hey, I’m not being fresh—I’m pretty sure that’s actually their tag line. Catchy, right? Heh. So here’s an interesting one if you’ve always wanted an Electrolux: Right now Boscov’s has the Electrolux Intensity Upright vacuum in...

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