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Helpless in Target

March 29th, 2010

Target is one of my very favorite stores here in East Texas. It is one of the best stores to buy clothes and to register for wedding and baby showers. But as I walked through the store to the electronic department I was in a hurry.

I am pretty clueless when it comes to understanding electronics. And I was in need to buy my husband a HD cable. I had no idea what that was. I knew that it was a cable that you stuck into your television. I walked over to the “help” desk and waited for a employee to come to the desk. Two employees walked by the desk and when they saw me, they tried to not make eye contact. Usually I would of just searched the store until I actually found someone that was willing to do their job, but for the sake of this articles, I waited for someone to actually try to help me. Finally a young boy came up to the desk and I asked him to help me. He looked around for someone else to do his job. His lack of excitement to be at work was completely off putting, and to be blunt, annoying.

I asked him where I can find HD cables. He pointed in a general direction and told me they were “over there”. So, at this point I was extremely frustrated with the young kid. I told him that I really had no idea what I was looking for or what kind of cable I should use. He looked at me like I was retarded and told me he was going to get someone to help me. It would take more time to find someone to come over and show me, than to just show me himself. He grabbed his walkie-talkie and asked for some woman to come over to electronics. I asked him if he worked in this department. Apparently you can work in the electronics department but with manly video games and televisions. He grabbed the phone and called an outgoing line right in front of me. I was beyond annoyed by the rudeness of the employee. A woman came up to me and ask what I needed help. I told her that I just needed to be shown where the HD cables were at and which one I should use. She walked me over to the next aisle. About twenty feet. Really? He could not walk me over twenty feet? I grabbed the cable that I needed and left the store disappointed and frustrated. If you don’t know what you are looking for when it comes to the electronic selection, do not go to Target.

Coupons and Savings on Your Favorite Services Are You Serious?

March 4th, 2010

Sure It Is Good To Save Money But It Is Nice To Earn Affiliate Money On Top Of That

There are coupon websites, savings websites, and other related services offering discounts on many of America’s favorite stores but many people have not considered that you can take this idea a step further. What this opportunity offers you is the ability to be your own affiliate. You can order products from all your favorite companies at a discount and receive affiliate type earnings on the products you buy.

Getting Paid For What Normally Goes To A Sales and Marketing Staff, Nice!

Because this company pays you for your own product purchases your getting much more than a coupon off of products from companies like Aetna Insurance, GE and others. You are earning money that would normally be paid to those companies sales and marketing’s staff. This type of setup allows you to save money on common everyday used services and earn additional affiliate income on your own purchases.

Commissions Keep Coming Every Week

You can take this a step further by offering this opportunity to people who would also like to save money on everyday purchases. You will receive bonuses, and commissions on the sales the people you referred make as well and this is paid every week. As you can see this can be muc more than savings just for you. It can quickly turn in to a money making opportunity that can add a significant amount of residual income to your current take home pay.

Work From Home Opportunities Allow Extra Streams Of Income To Add To Your Current Household Income

Work from home opportunities in Texas are becoming a real way for many people who live and take care of family each day primarily from their home. These home makers do not get to get out of the house and carry on a conventional job which makes a coupon discount type business like this a great alternative.

You Can Build This Business Completely Online

A homemaker can create savings on common everyday products they use through this online business and create an additional stream of income. This is something most everyone can do and the beauty of something like this is that it is carried out all online. This is something that runs purely from what you create on the internet. You can meet people in person and tell them about this work from home opportunity or you can market it through blogs and forums online.

For home makers you will find that this business can easily be built online through posting your thoughts about this work from home opportunity in blogs and forums. I visit several blogs and forums about niche topics I enjoy reading about. I contribute to these communities by giving my advice and feedback on those topics and occasionally I will mention this work from home business as a way for other forum members to make additional income and save money on common services.

This is just one of many work from home type businesses you can get involved with but I think you will like the discounts and coupons this business is based on. It allows home makers to save money on products and services they use already and most of the commissions are paid directly to you and what you sell rather than being spread out over several people.

If you would like to learn more be sure to visit Savings Highway

Baby Shopping Showdown

January 8th, 2010

As a mom of two young girls the shopping experience can become stressful. The Tyler Texas area, being so spread out, is inconvenient, to say the least, for the mother on the go. Second hand stores, to high priced brand names, to big chains, we have what you are looking for, you just have to know where to look.

As a second hand store “Mommy and me” is a hot spot for hot prices. You can get a cute out fit for a dollar, but you might want to stop and get some club soda to get out the old spit up stains. If you are willing to dig deep you can get your moneys worth. I have found outfits that were not torn or faded, or just out of date. Although the employees that work there are always helpful and polite, and answer any questions you might have. I do love a personal touch to a store and its services. If you do decide to shop “Mommy and me” expect to find great conversation and great prices but not the cleanest or nicest hand-me-downs.
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If the name on the tag is more important than the price on the tag, shop “Snug as a Bug”. Honestly, I don’t understand why you should pay $50 for a pair of shoes that your kids will wear for three months, but maybe that’s just my opinion. There is more than just clothes at this quaint corner store, your child’s room could be filled with beauty and value. From furniture, to curtains, to diaper bags, they have it all. Though I love the style and look of the “Snug as a Bug” products, the prices are not worth my time.

At the big chain stores, you can be sure to find good products at decent prices. “The Children’s Place” (Broadway Square Mall) and “Babies R Us” (Corner of Loop 323 and Donnybrook) are two of my personal favorite stores in Tyler. Its easy to find what you are looking for in the right sizes. No need to get stressed or have to dig, which is very convenient when you have to shop with small children. You can always expect new items determined by the season.
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The main frustration of shopping big chain stores is that the personal services are lacking, like the feeling everyone sees you and knows you need help but avoids you in hope that their shift will go by faster. I hate circling the store looking for someone to tell me if they have a 18 months size of the shirt I have been carrying around for ten minutes. The employees at these two stores are usually very helpful, but I have had times that I felt lost and frustrated. The shopping experience should be convenient and easy. When its all laid out or hung up on the RIGHT places its much more delightful to shop at those stores. You might even enjoy yourself! 

Though second hand stores such as “Mommy and Me” have great prices, and top name brands such as “Snug as a bug” have great value, I will stick with the big chain stores so that I can always be certain of convenience, prices, and value with no let downs