General
This Holiday Season, Check Your Store's Product Return Policy before You Buy
Whether you plan to buy a twenty dollar sweater or a wide screen TV for your loved one this Christmas, it's wise to check your store's return policy before you buy.Happiness Sells!
In the small city where I shop and do business, we have a fast-food alley with a McDonald's and a Wendy's side by side, and I admit to visiting the drive-up windows of both places way more than I ought to...Perfect for Winter-First Aid of a Different Sort
Stumped at what to get a difficult-to-buy-for loved one for the holidays? How about a first-aid kit?...Exotic Coffee Blends to Appeal to Every Taste
The creative combinations developed by coffee distributors are seemingly endless, with new gourmet delights being created all the time. From rugged Colombian coffees to familiar blends featuring hazelnut, almond, vanilla, and chocolate, to surprisingly exotic combinations like blueberry and gingerbread coffee...Remember Family and Friends Year-Round with the Perfect Gift
Many of us restrict gift-giving to birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions; but why not surprise family and friends with a present that continues to delight all year? Magazine and newspaper subscriptions, book clubs, even flower and gourmet food clubs will send your loved one a new present periodically throughout the subscription period....Celebratory Chocolate
It seems that whatever holiday is approaching, chocolate has its place in the celebration. From chocolate Santas at Christmas to Hanukah geld to all kinds of Halloween candies, chocolate seems to make its presence whenever people are celebrating...A Tax on Chocolate? Sinful!
A New Hampshire legislator is proposing a state sales tax of 50 cents a pound on candy. The small state, which depends largely on a combination of real estate taxes and "sin" taxes-fees levied on rooms, meals, alcohol, and tobacco-is trying to come up with ways to alleviate the burden on homeowners...Clothing
Layering for Comfort and Style: Combine Neutral and Bright Colors for a Coordinated Look
Whether you're putting together a business wardrobe or a collection of casual attire for your own personal activities, it's important to present a coordinated look...Natural and Organic Fashions Are Now Chic
Back in the rebellious sixties the back-to-nature movement rejected manmade fibers, the manufacture of which took its toll on the environment, in favor of cotton, linen, and wool...Quirky and Chic, Individualized Clothing and Accessories Are In
Alongside the vaunted designer apparel, purses and shoes currently in demand, a new style has come into vogue: quirky, individually designed clothing, handbags, totes, and other personal accessories...Storage
Store Seasonal Items in your own Self Storage Unit
Many of us are suffering from the same environmental malady: too much stuff, too little room. Whether we live in a house we've outgrown, or we're in a tiny apartment with next to no storage space, we're busting at the seams...Store and Maintain your Business Tools and Equipment with Self Storage
For the small business owner, particularly for businesses which require access to tools and heavy equipment, self storage can be a real boon...Lack of Storage Space Cramping Your Style? Consider a Self-Storage Unit
Are there activities you'd love to get involved in, but hesitate to do so? Maybe the activities are equipment-heavy, and your first thought is: Where am I going to put all the stuff...