It’s been three years since I launched The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide. It’s fun and rewarding to be writing about consumer issues daily. It’s like having your own newspaper. Another thing great about blogging is being able to post from anywhere. I’ve written articles while I’ve traveled to Miami,... Read more →
About 165,000 Cachet Swivel Chairs are being recalled. The front seat support part of the chair can crack and fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The firm has received one report of a chair support failure resulting in a back injury. The recall involves all Steelcase Cachet swivel chairs... 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: A sale on card stock at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts When I went to Portland to see my daughter who was... Read more →
January is coming to an end. However, it’s not too late to observe these special January designations. Poverty in America Awareness Month Today, about 44 million Americans – one in six children, about 18 percent of all American children – are living below the poverty line. These families are making... Read more →
If you have a gift card for Anchor Blue, shop now. The teen apparel store chain is closing all of its stores and will honor gift cards, certificates, and store credits as payment for purchases through Friday, Jan. 28. Purchases made before Jan. 7 may be exchanged or returned for... Read more →
Have you ever dropped a carton of eggs? It really makes a mess. Here are tips on the best way to store eggs: Buy clean eggs from a refrigerator display case. Don’t purchase eggs that aren’t refrigerated. Any bacteria present in the egg can grow quickly if stored at room... Read more →
While eloquently worded with lofty ideas on how America can regain its greatness, President Obama’s State of the Union speech was a big disappointment for the consumers of America. Reflecting the shellacking the Democrats took in the 2010 mid-term elections, Obama embraced conservative ideas that will hurt consumers. Most notable... Read more →
About 38,000 Frontgate Closet Ladders are being recalled by Cinmar LLC doing business as Frontgate. The ladders can unexpectedly break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Cinmar has received about 860 reports of the ladders breaking, including 28 reports of injuries such as bruises and lacerations to the knees, shins,... 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: Making dozens of cupcakes and a cake for my grandchildren’s birthday My daughter’s family recently moved to Madrid. My daughter warned... Read more →
It’s winter. It’s cold. A nice treat for a blustery winter day is a bubbling, piping hot casserole fresh from the oven. With a crunchy piece of bread and a hot cup of green tea, you have a tasty, nutritious meal. Here are nine budget-cutting casseroles from Prevention that are... Read more →