How often have you been vacuuming and then turned off the vacuum only to see stray hairs—your own or your pet’s—still on your carpet? No matter how hard and often you vacuum, they’re still there. Now imagine all of the hairs you cannot see because they’ve worked their way below the surface. Experts tell us…
Secondhand Clothes, First-Class Style
While most retail stores are hanging on by a thread due to COVID-19’s assault on the U.S. economy, thrift stores, specifically consignment stores, are having the opposite problem: Business is booming! According to thredUP.com, a major secondhand shopping site, the resale apparel market will grow to $64 billion from $28 billion in the next five…
Please, Can’t Someone Make a Decent Steam Iron?
I just asked Siri, “How do most people relax?” She rattled off a list of activities including “Nosh on chocolate,” “Rub your feet over a golf ball,” “Count backward,” “Meditate,” and “Drip cold water on your wrists.” Siri completely missed my favorite way to relax. I iron (not to be confused with “I pump iron,”…
How to Curb the Urge to Splurge
When it comes to compulsive tendencies, there’s no question I received more than the standard allotment. I can sit down fully intending to watch the evening news and end up owning a pasta machine. I can stop by the mall to just look around and come out with three outfits I’ll never wear, a gift…
Is Retail Therapy Causing You to Overspend for the Holidays?
December 4, 2021
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for buying gifts. And while you’re at it, you might as well buy something for yourself, right? We’ve all been there. Remember in Friends when Monica bought those super expensive leather boots on impulse? She ended up regretting it because they really hurt her feet. Womp, womp! Listen,…
NTD Business Full Broadcast (Nov. 25)
Black Friday has experts predicting a record-breaking holiday shopping season — we ask some shoppers what their plans are this year. Hundreds of Google Employees opposing the company’s vaccine mandate. What are their reasons and how did google respond? And we have tips on how to negotiate your salary — from an expert negotiator. That and much more,…
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Hand-Picked Gifts for Everyone on Your List
This year, instead of giving your loved ones yet another bathrobe or new pair of socks, consider one of these unique gifts that will show how much you really care. Plug-in Porsche Everrati Electric Car Conversion Everrati replaces the engine of a classic Porsche 911 with a 440 bhp electric motor, and then entirely renovates…
How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
Sharing a meal with beloved family and friends gathered around the table and giving thanks for all we have is the heart of the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, however, nationwide financial struggles, food shortages, and worries over ever-increasing food prices may raise concerns. Well, take comfort, because with some planning and creativity, you can still…
Home Bar Essentials: Tools of the Trade
The ultimate home office upgrade is a home bar to celebrate victories, or the end of a long, hard day. Beyond stocking your favorite wine, liquor, and mixers, you’ll need the following essential accessories to become an expert mixologist at home. Measure It Carefully Fifth & Vermouth Multi-Level Jigger, Stainless Steel. MSRP: $13.95 The trick to…
Making Your List and Checking It Off Early
You’ve heard the warnings. You’ve seen the pictures of cargo ships anchored off ports and cargo containers sitting idle overseas. The global supply chain is experiencing an array of pandemic-related issues and Santa is concerned. As the news spreads, more and more holiday shoppers are choosing to tackle their lists far earlier than they otherwise…
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