by Mir | Jun 14, 2006 | Product Talk, Quick Tips
A bargain isn’t a bargain if it’s a piece of crap. (Coming soon to a cross-stitch near you!) Sometimes stuff is marked down and clearanced out simply because there is a shinier model in a new color coming out, and sometimes stuff is on sale because it...
by Mir | Jun 10, 2006 | Quick Tips
Haggling—it’s not just for flea markets. Don’t be afraid to ask for a discount on an item at a regular store, even if it’s already on sale. (In fact, I’d argue that’s the best time, and you’ll see why in a second.) Your...
by Mir | Jun 9, 2006 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, Quick Tips
I know… I know. For most of you, school just got out. Heck, in my part of the woods, we’re not done for another couple of weeks. I understand not wanting to think about the next school year yet. I do. But thinking ahead is what saves the bucks. There are...