When you go to the grocery store, it’s a good idea to leave your credit cards and debit cards at home. A recent study shows that paying with cash instead of debit or credit cards reduces the temptation to fill the shopping cart with unhealthy junk food, reports RealAge. The... Read more →
General Wax & Candle Co. is recalling about 33,000 silver and gold metallic taper candles. The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a fire risk. No injuries have been reported, according to General Wax & Candle Co. The recall involves 10-inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The... Read more →
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best and worst consumer experiences this week: My best: Warm gloves for working in the yard When I went to the hardware store to get a long hose sprayer, I... Read more →
What’s your gift-giving plan for the holidays this year? Will you be cutting back on your present list? Or will you be spending a bit more because the economy is doing slightly better? U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $688.87 on holiday-related shopping, a slight rise from last... Read more →
My plans have changed due to poor weather conditions here in the Seattle area. I won’t be going to Bellingham to be with my sister and nieces for the big celebration. I’ll be having dinner here with friends instead. Wherever you are, I hope your day is going well. If... Read more →
The most important tip as you set about your holiday shopping, is to be knowledgeable about what things cost. A study by dealnews.com – a website that is guide to deals on consumer electronics, computers, gadgets, housewares, and apparel – shows these myths about Black Friday sales: 1. Black Friday... Read more →
The death of another friend from cancer reminded me of an article I read recently. The article said cancer was extremely rare in ancient times so it has to be a man-made disease caused by pollution and changes to our diet and lifestyle. The conclusion is from of a team... Read more →
A little behind schedule? Still looking for great ideas for Thanksgiving? Here are the best 10 ideas I’ve read about this year: 1. New side dishes to try. See the Food Network’s “The Best Side Dish Recipes.” 2. Great wines to go with your dinner. Go to Snooth’s “Top Wines... Read more →
About 5,000 Club Car golf cars and hospitality, utility, and transport vehicles are being recalled. The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This could cause a crash to occur. Club Car has received two reports of brake pedals breaking. No injuries have been... Read more →
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best and worst consumer experiences this week: My best: Good customer service at Starbucks When I went to Starbucks for coffee with a friend, he ordered my tea for me.... Read more →