Recall: K2 kids' scooter, commercial lawn mower
K2 Sports is recalling their Revo Kick kickboard/scooters because of a potential fall hazard. About 400 units sold at sporting goods stores between March 2010 and September 2013 are subject to this recall. The recalled units have item code I10700100 on the underside of the aluminum scooter deck. They retailed for about $200. [ More ]
App of the week: Photopon
Your local diner has a blue-plate special that makes your mouth water. Or maybe your favorite boutique has the cutest little black dress on sale. You love it, and you’re pretty sure your friends would love it, too. But why just post a photo online when you could share the love – and the discount – with your friends? [ More ]
Save money with these online shopping tips
How can you save money this holiday season? Do your research — or rather, let DealScience.com do your homework for you. These savvy shoppers compile insider info on more than 5,600 retailers, including coupon codes, sales and store policies. From the research they’ve done, “we found some interesting things that are useful to consumers for the holidays,” says Brandon Hunt, the site’s cofounder. [ More ]
Site of the Week: ShopTrotter
Ah, vacation. Rest, relaxation, and of course, some serious shopping! With ShopTrotter, a new website and app, you can map out shopping itineraries around the world at the touch of a button. [ More ]
10 great holiday gifts for your home
According to the market-research firm NPD, throws come in at No. 10 on their holiday list of great home gifts. Here’s what else made the list—plus I’m tossing in those items that did the best in our lab tests. [ More ]
Cuisinart food processors, bike hitches recalled
Food Processors About 25,000 Cuisinart food processors have been recalled due to a laceration hazard. This recall involves nine models, including: MFP-107, MFP-107BC, MFP-107BCWS, MFP-107BK, MFP-107BKWS, MFP-107DCWS, MFP-107MGSLT, MFP-107MR or MFP-107WS. The model number can be found on the bottom... [ More ]
Tasty tips for those Thanksgiving leftovers
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It is a lot of work, but well worth the labor. What I like the most about it (aside from the gathering with family part, which I do enjoy so much) are the leftovers. [ More ]
Cyber Monday made simple!
It’s Cyber Monday. Woo hoo! Are you getting in on the action? Personally, I wouldn’t miss it. But yet, there’s a lot of “noise” out there. So many deals are likely to come at us today that it’s easy to shop impulsively, and spend more than we intended, which is exactly what retailers want. As a survival strategy, it helps to have a plan. Without one, “shopping on Cyber Monday is akin to going grocery shopping on an empty stomach,” [ More ]
My post holiday pig-out Rx
In a word, it's salad! After Thanksgiving, I'm usually left with bits and pieces of Turkey. There may be a few nice slices for a sandwich or two, but for the most part, I'm left with chunks and chinks and slivers that I don't want to toss, but how to make the best use of them? I've come up with a bunch of salad tricks that are perfect for using up these odds and ends, and the diet bonus for me and my family is that we're eating lighter to make up for a few days of feasting. [ More ]
Pumpkin or pecan?
What kind of pie will most Americans be slicing into on Thanksgiving? Pumpkin won hands down in a poll from KRC, a New York City-based marketing group. For fifty six percent of Americans, it's the flavor of choice. Next came apple at 24%... closely trailed by pecan at 21 percent. Me, we're serving pumpkin and pecan (my husband's fave). How about you? [ More ]
