January 11, 2010
The holidays are over, which is sad for most, and a relief for some. But now with the new year comes the big hassle of returning all those unwanted gifts. Let’s say you bought yourself that iPod on Black Friday when the deal was too good to pass up, but your aunt got you the better version on Christmas day. Now what?
Or what do you do if you purchased the item online? What if you lost the receipt? What if the store’s return date policy has expired?
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December 21, 2009
As Christmas shopping ramps up to a frenetic pace in these final days, BillShrink’s got you covered for all the geeks in your life. Order online by end of business day today with 2-day shipping and you’re in the clear for a Christmas delivery.
For the science geek:
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December 18, 2009
It’s Christmas. You’re stuck at the airport terminal / train station / highway off-ramp / in-law’s house / uncle’s annual gathering / whatever other “amazing place” that makes Christmas and the holidays so wonderful — what do you do? Why, download Christmas-themed apps for your iPhone, of course.
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December 8, 2009
Christmas often comes at a high price. Between gifts, wrapping paper, travel and parties, making Christmas happen can spell financial ruin unless you go into it with a plan. But this year can be different. With some intelligent cost-cutting and creative thinking, Christmas need not drain your wallet this year – or be any less satisfying than in years past. Read on and apply these 12 tips for enjoying a great Christmas on a small budget!
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December 2, 2009
The holidays are just around the corner. If your best friend, spouse or relative is hungering for fast Internet, GPS navigation, high-res photos and instant Twitter updates, then a cable-knit sweater this year just won’t do. We’ve selected the perfect smartphone for everyone on your holiday shopping list, from the gadget loving techie, to the always connected communicator, check out the graphics below for our holiday smartphone gift ideas.
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December 1, 2009
It’s the same story every Christmas, isn’t it? Without fail, the same expensive “big ticket” items top seemingly everyone’s wish list. Whether it’s expensive jewelry, new cars or the latest video game system, each Christmas is inseparably linked with the hot gifts everybody wants that year. And sure, dropping big bucks on these items is a pretty sure-fire way of pleasing the people on your Christmas list. But what about originality? Believe it or not, you can put a smile on someone’s face this Christmas without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars – and without the same impersonal, cookie-cutter gifts everyone else is obsessing over. Here are 12 thoughtful Christmas gifts that show you did more than swipe a credit card.
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November 26, 2009
Heading out this Black Friday to battle the masses and fight for the best deals? Here’s a list of 58 notebook computers, electronics, and gadgets that’s worth your time and money. (We’ll be adding more to the list throughout the day plus scanned Black Friday ads for other major retailers soon, feel free to bookmark!)
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November 25, 2009
Does the idea of shopping on Black Friday make you want to cringe? If the prospect of dealing with the crowds, the lines, the pushing and the shoving intimidates you, take a look at our Black Friday holiday shopping survival guide. Here are 13 common sense tips to ensure you finish your shopping trip with your sanity intact.
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