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No. 10 on Greg's Nerdy Christmas Gift Idea List: Car Emoticons

Greg DeLange — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:37:25 +0000

I love to surf the net and discover new gadgets! Yes, I’m doing your Christmas shopping for you. For the next ten days I will show you fun things.. check out No. 10: When you’re driving your car there are times when a single finger gesture can perfectly express your sentiments to a fellow driver. [...]

America Is Struggling to Have It All! Are You Spending or Saving This Season?

Faith Martin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:49:59 +0000

Some say the economy is bad. Some say they can barely make ends meet! But, get to the Columbia Center Mall or Costco on any day, and it’s usually PACKED! I was in Costco a few nights ago..and it was amazing how much cool stuff is in there to purchase! Wow! I barely left with [...]

What's The REAL Reason So Many Stores Now Have 'Black Thursday?'

John McKay — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:54:23 +0000

We kind of saw it creeping up on us last year, but this year it’s in full force.Target, Sears, Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us and other stores are opening as early as 8pm Thanksgiving Eve. Others, such as Best Buy, are ‘waiting’ until midnight. It’s almost to the point where if you open at 1 or 2am, you’re [...]

Black Friday [VIDEO]

Greg DeLange — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:38:45 +0000

You've never seen Black Friday like this. Check out this compilation of Black Friday store stampedes

Are You Ready for 2012 Black Friday Deals in Tri-Cities? Learn the Business Hours

Steve Woods — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 01:32:13 +0000

The Columbia Center Mall in Tri-Cities is open from midnight to 10 a.m. on Friday. Walmart and Target have famously pledged to open at 8 p.m. the night before. If you know the hours or deals of any locally-owned stores in Kennewick, Pasco or Richland, please leave a comment. The Columbia Center Mall will be [...]

Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun – Custer's Chistmas Arts & Crafts Show Was a Blast [POLL]

Woody — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:57:18 +0000

The 17th annual Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show at TRAC last weekend was packed with people examining tree ornaments, wreaths, chocolate fudge, candied popcorn and more while Christmas music played overhead. We’re still in the first week of November, but it was a clear signal the holiday shopping season is underway! Did you make [...]

How to Adorn Yourself Affordably in the Tri-Cities

Miki Harvey — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

For dressing cheaply, the Tri-Cities has half-a-dozen thrift stores including Good Will, Value Village, and Plato’s Closet as well as discount stores such as Ross Dress for Less and TJ Max. Tri-Cities shopping (especially bargain shopping) is very limited. We don’t have the resources that Seattle-Tacoma, Spokane, and Portland have. This is why over [...]

Great Last Minute Gift Ideas For Mom

Chuck Hall — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:24 +0000

Are you a last minute shopper, got you covered

Give a Gift to a Foster Child

Andrew Kirk — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:47:25 +0000

Help get a Christmas gift to every child in foster care within Benton and Franklin counties and food for Tri-Cities Food Bank. From now until Dec. 16, drop off a new gift at any Ranch & Home store, Global Credit U

7 Cyber Monday Survival Tips Every Web Surfer Should Know

Shauna Wright — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:17:29 +0000

Cyber Monday may not be as infamous as Black Friday, but often times there are better deals to be found. Plus, there's no crowds of shoppers pushing and shoving to get there first. If you'll be doing your shopping online, here are some things to keep in mind to ensure you get the best deals you can — and stay safe doing it.

Support Small Businesses in Tri-Cities

Andrew Kirk — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:00:29 +0000

As you're setting a game plan for your after-Thanksgiving shopping, remember to show "Small Business Saturday" some love.
Small Business Saturday
The brainchild of American Express and promoted via Facebook, the iniative is an effort to remind people to support "mom-and-pop" stores during the holiday shopping surge.

Bank of America Will Not Charge Monthly Fee for Debit Card Usage

Shauna Wright — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:11:34 +0000

In September, Bank of America announced it would soon begin charging customers a $5 monthly fee for using their debit cards, saying it was recouping losses from new laws that limited how much it could charge merchants when debit cards were swiped during transactions.

But after a firestorm of negative publicity, BofA waved the white flag of surrender and scrapped the controversial plan.

Cow Takes a Stroll Through Sporting Goods Store [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:30:42 +0000

It lacks the suspense of a bull in a china shop, but shoppers in an Austrian sporting good store were certainly surprised to see a large cow wondering about the aisles. Laura the cow, who had escaped from a nearby farm, appropriately made her way to the women’s section. But the animal wasn’t able to [...]

Do You Have "Shopping Bulimia"?

Chuck Hall — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:36:08 +0000

According to experts, a new trend in New York City has women spending thousands of dollars shopping online, and then sending it all back. Those familiar with this behavior say the popularity of shopping online is a major factor for these women who are on a cycle of “Binging” and “purging” on clothes and other [...]