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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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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 »

 

Beach Bag Basics

Don’t leave home without these must-haves

Beach Bag Basics

August 22, 2008
By Patricia A. Granata
Photography by Bryan Burris

If you’re like us and can’t get enough of the summertime, you know you always need a beach bag ready to go with hot-weather necessities. We took it upon ourselves to pick the items that will make every day a day at the beach. Read more »

 

The Man for a Day

Gift Pick for Guys

The Man for a Day

July 29, 2008
By Patricia Granata

Dear old Dad. He probably has enough ties. So what to get him for Father’s Day? We came up with a few gift ideas that will knock his argyles right off.

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Fresh Picks for Spring

Brighten Your Mood Naturally

March 18, 2008
By Patricia Granata
Photography by Bryan Burris

Mother Nature has treated us to some warm days this winter, but we’ve still had our fair share of snow, ice and cold. Enough! To satiate our craving for spring, we searched a few of our favorite Baltimore spots for bright items guaranteed to get you reaching for the seed catalogue. Even if you don’t garden, these gems will put you in a springtime mood. Read more »

 

Over-the-Counter Beauty Buys

January 11, 2008
By Patricia A. Granata and Hope Keller

What girl wouldn’t jump at a gift certificate to Sephora worth hundreds of dollars or a free spree at the makeup counters at Nordstrom? No one I know. Makeup, potions, lotions and glosses promise an extra dose of pretty, and who doesn’t want that? Read more »

 

Long List for Gifts? Not to Worry

Our super-shopper plots the perfect presents for your nearest and dearest and then some.

December 1, 2007
By Patricia Granata

Where is nothing better than finding a pair of jeans that fits perfectly. Snug in all the right places, with a length that doesn’t require a trip to the tailor. Then hitting the cashier to find out they are half off. This is a perfect shopping moment — and it begs the question: Why can’t all retail experiences be this great? Why can’t holiday shopping be like this? Read more »

 

Summer-ize your Home

Cool Picks to Bring Summer Home

July 1, 2007
By Patricia Granata

Blooming roses. Check.

New flip-flops. Check.

Oversized sunglasses. Check.

Ample amounts of sunscreen. Check.

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Lingerie

June 29, 2007
By Patricia Granata

As the runways of Paris, Milan and New York direct us to patent leather, cropped jackets and feminine blouses this season, we at Baltimore SmartWoman are not interested. To us, what is being worn under those fancy new frocks is much more intriguing. Read more »