My biggest complaint with modern-day consumerism is the desire to find "deals." People purchase goods and services, not because they need them or even want them, but because they're a bargain. A pair of jeans on sale for $50 (from $250) are far more attractive than a pair of jeans that have always …
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The Most Ridiculous Ways People Found My Website
Just the other day, I was asking people "Should I Die This Year or Next Year?" I admitted to it being a strange question and added: It’s not a common question typed into Google. (Sidenote: I would love to see the most ridiculous questions ever typed into Google. Example: I just typed “What noise do …
Rise of the Female Trader
There's a warm place in my heart for infographics. Infographics are to the 2000's what countdowns were to the 80's and 90's. It doesn't really matter what it's about, it's interesting. I used to watch countdowns about Lindsay Lohan's Favorite Party Spots. If I saw #10, I would have to see …
Save Money By Allowing Your Staff To Work Remotely
Working at home for those lucky enough to do so is a pretty sweet deal – both for employers and employees! While staff can enjoy a bit of extra time in bed and don’t need to rush breakfast in order to get out of the door in a hurry in order to get to the office in time, company bosses can also …
How Low Can You Go?
If you're ever at a party, but there's no one actually "partying," what do you do? Easy solution: Limbo! People love the limbo. It's funny, actually. It doesn't matter whether it's a pole, a belt strap, or a jump rope - people love walking under objects with their backs bent. "How low …
What Do Adrianne Curry and The Tax Free Weekend Have In Common?
Neither are as attractive as they appear. I was greeted at the mall yesterday by a full parking lot and extremely long checkout lines. If this doesn't make you bullish about the economic recovery, I don't know what does. I assumed each mall-goer recently received a HUGE bonus check from their …
Sunday Funday: Weekly Recap
Weekly Recap Miss Blinkin and I returned to an empty house after a very relaxing vacation. It was the second of the month but that didn't make it any less enjoyable. It was a lot of fun. On a financial note - we began the merging of our accounts. As a newly-engaged couple, some may say this is …
