The holidays are a notoriously pricey time of the year. Between hosting holiday parties and buying gifts for everyone from coworkers to your loved ones, the spending can quickly add up. But that doesn’t have to be the case. To…
Kitchen gadgets can pile up in a hurry. Taking a walk into Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, and even Bed, Bath & Beyond and other home stores may help you fill your kitchen needs, but it’s the kitchen…
Feeding a family can be a lot of work — and pricey too. Shopping at grocery stores that are known for their low prices, like Aldi, can be a huge help in getting nutritious and tasty meals on the table…
Tired of buying a pair of new boots or a new shovel every winter? That’s what you get when you grab the cheapest model at the grocery store or mini-mart. A quality product may cost a bit more up front,…
A growing number of traditional brick and mortar retailers are setting up dedicated Amazon storefronts. Nike, Victoria’s Secret, J. Crew, and The Children’s Place are some of the well-known brands that have also created Amazon storefronts. Unsurprisingly, Amazon gained 1.5…
A Wi-Fi router makes it possible to connect wirelessly to the internet from anywhere in your home or office, letting you and your family stream movies, play games, and do everything else you do online. Although most internet service providers…
A streaming media player can open up worlds of new TV entertainment options — and maybe convince some users to cut the cable cord. Amazon, Apple, Google, and Roku streaming…
There’s a lot to do to get the house and yard ready as the seasons change from the heat of summer to cooler days and even cooler nights. Some of…
While the water supply in much of the United States is considered very safe (with notable exceptions making headlines), even “safe” levels of contaminants might be more than you and…
Family restaurants across the country have had a tough go of it lately. Theories abound as to why casual dining chains are in a slump compared with the rest of…
There is a vast array of coffee makers out there, from pour-over cones to French presses to espresso machines. In this report, we cover drip coffee makers — both with…
Amazon bought Whole Foods last year for $13.7 billion. One of the company’s first moves was to provide a heap of discounts to Prime members who shop there and offer…
Plenty of products claim to minimize wrinkles, dry skin, dark spots, and other not-so-sweet side effects of aging. But many also come with eye-popping price tags that make an anti-aging…
Jackie Kennedy Onassis was an American style icon, and Americans everywhere will remember her graceful elegance, dedication to arts and culture, and keen eye for fashion. Whether it was her…
Fall might conjure up images of brown boots and polished flats, but there’s one summery style that’s such a classic it has staying power all year round: white sneakers. Unlike…
A good bike helmet can make all the difference if you’re involved in a cycling accident, significantly reducing the odds of serious injury. Whether you ride a mountain bike or…
Moisturizing sensitive skin is no easy task. A lotion that’s too greasy can cause breakouts; another may not offer enough hydration; and just one wrong ingredient can cause a rash.…
What’s sadder than discovering a broken bike lock where your bicycle used to be? Bike thieves are continually refining their tools and skills. But so are bike lock manufacturers, and…