Archive for the 'Consumer Reports - Is It Worth It' Category

Diminished Value Auto Claims

I have never heard of this concept of diminished value auto claims before today, but I thought it was something interesting to know in case you ever get into a car accident and find that the resale value of the car has gone down (even once it has been repaired) simply because it has been […]

Dunkin Donuts Flatbread Sandwiches

Dunkin Donuts Oven Toasted Flatbread Sandwiches Review
Have you tired the new Dunkin Donuts Oven Toasted Flatbread Sandwiches yet? I have and let me tell you, they are earning a WORTH IT designation right up front.
There are four different varieties. They are:
· Ham & Swiss Flatbread
· Turkey Cheddar & Bacon Flatbread
· Three Cheese Flatbread
· Southwest Chicken Flatbread
I have […]

Discount Eyeglasses Website Makes The News

I’ve written before about ZenniOptical.com, the company that sells prescription eyeglasses online at a major discount - for only 8 dollars! My conclusion was that at that price, it is definitely worth it to check them out and order a few pair, even if you initially only use them as a back up to […]

Ways To Waste Money

Companies can certainly think up more ways for people to waste their money! What amazes me is that so many people willingly hand it over to them.
What prompted me to write this entry was that I had come across a dustpan and brush set that retails for $18! That’s what this post is […]

Incredible Shrinking Ice Cream Containers

Am I the only who has noticed the incredible shrinking ice cream containers over the past few years?
In my previous entry, I write about the way dollar stores are preserving their profit margins without raising prices – by selling items that are smaller or with less volume.
This phenomenon is not restricted to dollar stores. […]

Dollar Stores

The rise of the dollar stores is a phenomenon that has been a long time in coming. Many years ago, stores known as 5 & 10’s were very common. The descriptions stood for five cents and ten cents! Can you imagine?
Thank goodness we now have the modern equivalent – the dollar store. […]

Cutting Hair At Home

Well, maybe you shouldn’t actually cut your own hair, but you and a friend or you and a family member can cut each other’s hair at home!
Today we are discussing home hair clippers, or home hair cut kits as they are also called. I bought a GE set, a few years ago which came […]

Diet Alternatives To Soda

What if you are on a diet, but still want to be able to have a tasty beverage? That’s where Crystal Light and other generic store brands of non-calorie flavorings for water comes in.
Crystal Light is definitely worth it because it adds flavor to water with no calories or sugar. To get in […]