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What to Keep and What to Throw Away

Tips on Decision-Making as You Organize

What to Keep and What to Throw Away

July 9, 2009

I was working with a client in her home office. We were surveying what we had already accomplished and deciding what to do next when I picked up an object from the top shelf of her bookcase. I said, “What are you going to do with this?” Read more »

 

Practical Gifts Get Top Marks from Graduates

Practical Gifts Get Top Marks from Graduates

May 14, 2009

For those of us who aren’t trading in textbooks for beach towels, the end of school means buying graduation gifts. Whether shopping for a high school senior or someone packing up college life and heading for the real world, you’re not sure what they would like. What was cool yesterday is not today, and trying to buy the hottest item isn’t the safest route. Read more »

 

Smart Shopping for Mother’s Day

Smart Shopping for Mother’s Day

May 8, 2009

Did you know that you can honor your mother and support a nonprofit organization of her choice – all while saving money in the process? Read more »

 

The Original British Car Day - 32nd Annual Meet

This year's featured marque is the classic Mini.

The Original British Car Day - 32nd Annual Meet
June 7, 2009

The Chesapeake Chapter of the New England MG “T” Register is proud to have organized and run The Original British Car Day for over 30 years. This event is held for the enjoyment of all British car and motorcycle enthusiasts. It has always been our objective to make OBCD an enjoyable experience for everyone who attends this fantastic gathering of over 500 British cars of all marques in one setting. This year’s featured marque is the classic Mini. Read more »

 

Fireflies On Demand

Fireflies On Demand

April 27, 2009

Thanks to an innovative product, the enchantment of flashing and flickering fireflies, or lightning bugs, can be enjoyed virtually anywhere, anytime. Read more »

 

Cool To Clip!

7 Reasons Why Coupons are Still a Hot Ticket

Cool To Clip!

December 24, 2008
Printed by permission of PeopleJam.com

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, coupons are definitely here to stay: 2009 marks the 100th year anniversary of coupons. C.W. Post, creator of Post Cereals, developed and distributed coupons in 1909 as a marketing device to help sell his product. Coupons have definitely weathered the test of time, and in today’s market, they add up to billions of dollars in savings for the consumer. Who knew 50 cents here or there could add to so much money in savings? Read more »

 

Online Shopping Takes Off

Good Buys and No Lines Make e-Stores More Popular

Online Shopping Takes Off

December 5, 2008
By Molly Dilks

Has the panic set in yet? Are you already wondering how you’ll ever be able to complete all of your holiday shopping in time and on budget? The answer could be right at your fingertips — literally.
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Ins & Outs of Auto Interior Design

Results of Study Drive Women-Focused Product Development

Ins & Outs of Auto Interior Design

October 17, 2008
By Renae Pippel, Consumer Research Manager, North America, Johnson Controls, Inc. Special to SmartWoman Online

Today’s women are more autonomous than ever before. As their lives evolve, it’s clear that their vehicles need to transform with them. Read more »

 

Loan Lessons

Credit-worthiness is Key

Loan Lessons

September 30, 2008
By Christianna McCausland

A quick read of the business news pages these days is enough to make any potential homebuyer reach for the Pepto-Bismol. It might be a buyers’ market, but it’s not so easy anymore to get lenders to pony up the money for a home loan. Read more »

 

The Fall 5 for Every Fashionista

The Fall 5 for Every Fashionista

September 16, 2008

Celebrity stylist Mark-Alan Harmon has hooked up with a major Maryland outlet center to offer advice and promote what they believe are the trendiest, most stylish “must-haves” in fall fashion: The Fall 5. Read more »

 

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