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While you can buy a good portion of your baby’s items second hand, it’s important to be smart about second-hand purchases or gifts. For example, while you really can buy a second-hand crib that conforms to today’s guidelines, it’s probably not a good idea to take the crib you used as an infant. Here are … Read more
When you think of a rug as the thing that anchors the different décor elements in your home together, it becomes a lot easier to pick the right color and pattern for a new rug. If you want your home to seem more formal, you’ll choose richer colors and patterns; if you want a more … Read more
Expectant mothers need to stock up on diapers. Babies go through several of them in just one day. You really have only two options: cloth diapers or disposable diapers. Some people prefer the former, while others the latter. There is constant debate as to which one is better. On one hand, cloth diapers are much … Read more
If your heart starts to pound with dread every time the electricity bill comes for your home and/or office, it might be time to start considering replacing older appliances and items that run on electricity in favor of Energy Star products. What Are Energy Star Products? Energy Star products are appliances and equipment such as … Read more
Picking the right living room rug can be difficult. And one thing to do before you even choose is save up your money. You want to pick the best rug that you can afford because you’ll be living with it for a long time. Even a cheap rug is expensive, so you might as well … Read more
You can be very eco-friendly by buying all used clothing. That way you don’t contribute to the manufacturing process or need to worry about what the clothes are made of, because buying them used means that you’re using something that is already there. You’re not encouraging more to be made by buying it used, and … Read more
There is no real reason to buy everything new for your child. Not only does buying new contribute to the problems with manufacturing pollution, but also to landfills when the old stuff doesn’t sell or go to a new family. But, having said that, it’s important to do your research so that you know when … Read more
With the advent of online shopping, a lot of businesses have gradually started to feel the pain of losing customers in their bricks and mortar locations. Consumers have started to feel more confident about internet shopping and using their credit cards online. But not everything can be purchased online. There is still a range of … Read more
Consumer shopping habits have changed significantly in the last 25 years with the advent of online shopping. It was a bit slow to take off at first because of security and privacy concerns, but reputable sites like Amazon have now become almost essential for shoppers. Researching Products The internet has become much more product-friendly in … Read more
If you have a bricks and mortar location, people will “judge a book by its cover” – or in this case, a business by its window display and in-store displays. Rotating your display regularly can make all the difference between people coming in to browse, or just passing you by. So what makes a successful … Read more