Sunday, November 08, 2009
Filed Under:
Shopping Adventures,
Inside Scoop,
Local fun
By Suzanne O'Connor
Giving a guy a great birthday gift is an art form. Over the years I have given hubby a few flops and some real hits. The best, according to him was a surprise Birthday party and the worst was a gift card … boring!
So when his birthday was coming around again, getting him something was causing me stress. Tha... Read Full Story
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Filed Under:
Zannee's Tips,
Fashion,
Home & Garden,
Sales
By Suzanne O'Connor
It’s here. The Fall Warehouse Sale season has begun. Planning on which sales to hit often has to do with gifts that need to be bought and budget constraints. But there are other factors which should be considered. How common are these sales and how steep are the discounts.
Good bargain hunters ... Read Full Story
Monday, October 26, 2009
Filed Under:
Bargain Buys,
Coupons & discount codes,
Fashion,
Online Sales,
Sales
By Suzanne O'Connor
With the holidays coming up quickly, I am starting to look at Online Sample sales for unique quality gifts and holiday dressing. I found them! Here are my choices for standout sales this week with savings of 40%-75%!
Monday, 10.26.09
Gilt Group: Black Fleece b... Read Full Story
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Filed Under:
Zannee's Tips,
Dining,
Health & Beauty
By Suzanne O'Connor
When I am out and about researching and I need meal deal, unless it’s a social situation, I’m looking for good quick reasonably healthy meal at a bargain.
Usually I packed a lunch, but if I haven’t, I have some favorites spots to eat well for less. Since I always have water on me, I’ll normally... Read Full Story
Monday, October 19, 2009
Filed Under:
Zannee's Tips,
Entertainment,
Consumer,
Do it Yourself
By Suzanne O'Connor
I don’t really do Halloween. Never have. But as a parent I would have buy the necessary yearly costume. However, Halloween is fun to do and there are lots of ways to save on Halloween expenses.
Here are some money saving ideas to get ya started in the right direction:
Costumes:
-Scour ... Read Full Story
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Filed Under:
Zannee's Tips,
Fashion,
Online Sales,
Sales
By Suzanne O'Connor
Online Sample Sales have brought the joys of shopping sample sales to millions of Americans who do not live in major metropolitan areas where these types of sales usually happen. Savings tend to run between 30%-85% off, with the bulk at 50%-70%. Making for serious savings on better quality goods.
Those... Read Full Story
Monday, October 12, 2009
Filed Under:
Bargain Buys,
Shopping Adventures,
Accessories
By Suzanne O'Connor
Though I own a ton of heeled fashion shoes, I live in comfort shoes, specifically these plastic dance clogs by Dr Scholls.
Great for kicking around, shopping and standing long hours, they are not good in cold or wet weather. Living in the foothills with rain and possible mud slides on the way, I needed a really good ... Read Full Story
Monday, October 05, 2009
Filed Under:
Bargain Buys,
Shopping Adventures,
Dining,
Entertainment,
Do it Yourself
By Suzanne O'Connor
Sometimes I go for the easy fix & a bargain price at the same time. This weekend was one of those occasions.
We gave “the kid” a big birthday bash at the house, inviting a mix of 25, 12-14 year old boys and girls. Yikes-these are middle sch... Read Full Story
Monday, September 28, 2009
Filed Under:
Bargain Buys,
Zannee's Tips,
Entertainment,
Local fun
By Suzanne O'Connor
If you’re a theatrical snob or if you haven’t seen any really good theater lately, you’ve got to see Nevermore. This last weekend hubby and I went to the one-man performance of Nevermore with Jeffrey Combs at the Steve Allen Theater. What a fabulous surprise! All I can say ... Read Full Story
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Filed Under:
Bargain Buys,
Zannee's Tips,
Local fun,
Consumer,
Travel
By Suzanne O'Connor
My Mom used to go on and on about the benefits of a basic AAA membership ($47). I would nod politely while she went on. She did a full article in the LA Times about the virtues of membership years ago. I have just always been a member for the obvious benefitsR... Read Full Story