July 1, 2008

5 Tips to Getting Extra Money for Christmas Shopping


Christmas shopping is getting more and more expensive each year. With over 70% of Americans reported to be living paycheck to paycheck, where does the money come from for Christmas shopping? Here are 5 tips to getting some extra money for holiday shopping: 1 - Sell items on Ebay Everyone is buying right now. Why not have them buy what you have for sale? All different types of items sell on ebay - the clothes your kids never even wore that still have the tags on them, DVD’s,…

Surviving the Mall: Shopping with Kids


At its best, going to the mall can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, one where you have a chance to browse at your leisure, relax in the food court and sip a cup of cappuccino, and people-watch to your heart’s content. Once your kids enter the picture, though, your leisurely shopping experience can turn into a race against the clock, with you dashing in and out of mall stores before your toddler throws a tantrum or your pre-teen sulks in embarrassment at her mom’s poor taste. …