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Memorial Day and All-Year Deals for Military, Friends, and Family

Allen Francis / May 22nd, 2019 / No Comments

I have never been in the military. Yet, I notice how much people who have never served benefit from Memorial Day. Not out of ill will or out of voluntary design. It is what it is. However, the fact remains that Memorial Day is big business for corporate retail concerns. They go out of their way to bombard us with advertisement about Memorial Day sales, discounts, and deals. This year, Americans will...

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Memorial Day Mattress Shopping Tips

Allen Francis / May 21st, 2019 / No Comments

I am in the market for getting a new mattress. Like many other people, I overpaid for my last one. I have just bought a house and I wanted the fanciest mattress I could find. So, I paid over $2,700 for a king-sized mattress. I got good use out of it or about 7 years, which is the average time that most people keep a mattress. It sounds like a lot of money, but when most people buy a mattress from...

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Buying or Gifting a $300 Designer Handbag – Is It Worth It?

Allen Francis / May 15th, 2019 / No Comments

The right style tells the whole world who you are without you needing to utter a syllable. I always refer to that quote when I am buying gifts for others. Especially on birthdays or holidays like Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day has just passed, but it is always good to keep ideas and suggestions in mind for future gifts. It’s very hard to buy a gift for someone you know the longer you know them. Also,...

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Traveler Wears 9 Lbs. of Clothing to Evade $85 Baggage Fee

Allen Francis / April 24th, 2019 / No Comments

Ever since I was 19, I have travelled to places like Hawaii, Australia, the former Czech Republic (now known as Czechia) Belgium, England, and a few other countries. I was so enthralled with assuming the identity of being a traveler, an adventurer, and someone willing to experience other cultures. Still, going to an airport is just a process of experiencing a system of open and hidden business transaction...

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