Author: Mike Allen

This week I spoke with a member of the online marketing team for Lenox.com and learned more about the types of Lenox products sold online. I learned that giftware, collectibles,…

In light of today’s economy, looking for a new job is a daunting, intimidating task. With unemployment continuing to stay at an uncomfortably high rate nationwide, the availability of good…

Over the past few days we have received many requests from Jo-Ann shoppers asking if we had instructions for making the colorful chain-link purse or clutch referenced in a recent…

It’s summer time and many traditional past times are being enjoyed everywhere. One exciting — and tastefully rewarding — activity that takes place heavily during the warmer months is grilling.…

Many online retailers send you an email confirmation when they ship your order. Often this email contains a shipping status or package tracking code or number. You can take this…

We appreciate our shoppers and like to share. One fun way to show appreciation and share is by helping children. To that end we commissioned an artist to create an…

Over a recent weekend I drove several hundred miles on the Interstate system. On Friday, I saw a vehicle flipped upside down in the median. Since there were no emergency…

For the Shopping-Bargains Blog we use the WordPress blog publishing platform. WordPress is state-of-the-art blogging software that is very popular and free. WordPress is also very flexible, follows web standards…

Are you looking for ways to make some extra money during tight times or to just cover an upcoming expense? The following are a few ways to use a hobby…

Times are tough and the economy is tight. Most hard working people are finding it difficult to meet their financial obligations let alone set aside funds for a special project,…