The end of summer is upon us, which can only mean one thing. The holiday shopping season is coming. Stores have already started to roll out the Halloween candy and by the end of September we’ll be walking in a winter wonderland in retail stores long before the snow starts to fly. Shopping for Christmas gifts or holiday decor can be both stressful and fun, but the key to reducing the first and increasing the latter is to start shopping early. Here’s why: Beat the crowds Holiday shopping is notoriously crowded and can even get dangerous. There are a number…
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Shopping is one of the most popular activities in America. It has been estimated that shopping centers make up an about 9.3% of the nation’s workforce as a whole. That’s a lot of people! As most of us know, one of the most popular things to shop for is clothing. Research shows that jeans, t-shirts, and women’s tops are the best selling retail items nationwide. Shopping for clothes is the way all of us are able to personalize our style, express ourselves, and try on new looks to fit our ever changing tastes. While nearly everyone of all genders goes…
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Everyone knows that diamonds are beautiful to look at, and it’s common to save up for diamonds that are just what the buyer prefers. A diamond can sell for various prices, depending on the size and clarity of the stone. The best place for diamonds is often shopping online for a diamond that has been mapped so that you know exactly what kind of inclusions you are getting. This allows you to better understand what the stone is worth. The actual cost of diamonds depends on the seller as well as how it is set. Loose diamonds will be less…
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Whether it’s family movie night, beers after work, or game day with the guys, your living room is the perfect place to host any number of social gatherings. In order to make your living room more suitable to these events, you need to arrange your furniture in the best way possible. Here are a few tips to help. The Standard Approach. Most people arrange their living room furniture sets around a common focal point, which is often times the television. The key here is to put the biggest piece of living room furniture — the sofa — directly opposite of…
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Though cotton is grown in 85 countries and exported by 55, the United States is the second largest cotton producer in the world, and by far the largest exporter, regularly shipping nearly 40-60% of its yield abroad. As such, tee shirts, which are often made of cotton, are an iconic staple of American fashion and culture. In fact, 95% of all Americans wear tee shirts. Additionally, 70% of men and 54% of women in America own more than ten tee shirts, and many have at least one they refuse to throw out due to sentimental value. Realizing this, many businesses…
