Kurt Vonnegut Makes The Case Against Amazon
Add Kurt Vonnegut’s reasons to the pile of why you take the extra time and energy and money to support your local retailer.
I Haven’t Used Amazon For Almost 3 Months And I Don’t Miss It One Bit
I’ve been an Amazon user for about 15 years, and an addict since we became Prime members about three years ago. It’s been surprisingly easy to kick the habit.
A Guide To Christmas Shopping For College Students, By A College Student
I asked some friends what their favorites gifts at college have been, or what gifts they’d love to get this Christmas. Here are some recommendations.
I’ll Give Up Black Friday When You Pry It From My Cold, Bargain-Grabbing Hands
The fliers are still arriving in the mail and the festive doorbuster commercials are rolling, but Black Friday this year just isn’t the same.
Why It’s Good For Everyone Coronavirus Is Bringing Back Plastic Bags
Those kitschy fabric totes that have become so popular for carrying groceries and other goods are suddenly disease vectors, spreading germs just when we need that the least.
Forever 21’s Failure Is A Good Time To Prioritize Fashion Quality Over Quantity
If Forever 21’s bankruptcy signals an end to fast fashion styles and shoddily manufactured trend pieces, then the closing of 350 stores worldwide will be worth it.
8 Gift Ideas From Museum Shops Across The Country
While Amazon provides convenience and the mall, superstores, and specialty shops offer a plethora of other options, online museum gift catalogs offer the hidden pearls of the season.
Google Shopping Bans ‘Gun’ Searches, But Not For Machetes, Pipe Bomb Materials, Rocket Launchers
Try searching for anything with the word ‘gun’ in it on Google Shopping, and you’ll get no results. Search for pipe bomb ingredients, though, and bingo.
For Christmas’s Sake, Let’s Roll Back Christmas Creep
Retailers, who in their defense are in the business of making a buck, never seem more vapid, greedy, and ridiculous than when they are stringing up lights while the leaves are still changing.
Apple Is Turning Its Stores Into ‘Town Squares.’ Is This The Future Of Shopping?
Ironically, the companies that increasingly draw us to virtual realities are reinventing physical space, as well.
Why Amazon’s Purchase Of Whole Foods Will Make The Industry Worse
Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods is bigger than any meal delivery kit service: it’s a sign that the entire grocery industry is the next the Seattle behemoth is looking to conquer.
Did LuLaRoe Transform Its Explosive Growth Into A Collapse?
When the popularity of the well-made and comfortable mommy-gear exploded in early 2016, the company took on thousands of additional consultants and cheapened product quality.
How To Shop Second-Hand Without Wasting Time Or Money
Here’s what I learned from my mom, the garage sale queen. She knows how to find beauty in things that others no longer want.
You Won’t Believe The Entertainment Centers Set To Replace American Malls
The medium-sized and generic, forgettable malls are going the way of the dinosaur, just like the Main Street, family-owned stores those same malls once put out of business.
Please Don’t Invite Me To Your Online Product Party
I’m glad for those who enjoy online parties, and use them to buy or sell products, or to have some fun. But you can count me out.
It’s Time For A National Conversation About Grocery Store Etiquette
Certain practices need to be eliminated or adjusted as soon as possible for the good of the entire grocery-shopping population. Here are just five.
7 Ways To Develop A Budget-Friendly Office Maternity Wardrobe
The good news is we professional moms don’t have to shuck out a large chunk of our pay just to meet dress code for 40 weeks.
Thinking About Stitch Fix? Here’s What You’ll Find
When I heard about the online personal shopping service Stitch Fix, I thought I’d give it a whirl.
7 Ways To Spring From Your Winter Fashion Rut
These easy suggestions can have you embracing spring and looking fabulous in no time.
People Nowadays Believe Children Should Be Neither Seen Nor Heard
I don’t understand why our culture seems to view it as such a negative thing to integrate children into our everyday lives.
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