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Tips for saving at the salon

Want to make your holiday hair cut, color, or highlights last through New Year’s Day and beyond? Here, here are five easy hair care and salon tricks, complements of Jacqueline Tarrant, a hair care expert and owner of the Hair... [ More ]

Buying a car without the hassle

Our car gurus buy approximately 80 cars, trucks and SUVs every year for ShopSmart and Consumer Reports testing—so, they’re pretty much pros at finding a dealer and getting a good price. There’s a lot of ground to cover when you’re... [ More ]

Eat out for less

Eat out for less

I’m used to using coupons at my kids’ favorite local pizza places thanks to those Valpak coupons that arrive regularly in the mail. But did you know you can also get coupons for more upscale restaurants in your area? I... [ More ]

High-tech shopping carts

Ever make an unplanned trip to the supermarket—no list, no coupons, clueless about what you’re going to rustle up for dinner—so you’re sort of winging it in the aisles? As we all can testify, this can add up to more... [ More ]

Happy holidays, with thanks

Take a break this holiday season and send a note of thanks and support to our troops! Happy holidays, with best wishes for a healthy, happy, and safe New Year! With love from the staff of ShopSmart magazine! [ More ]

Must-have holiday wine tips

Must-have holiday wine tips

Your pre sents are wrapped, cards are mailed, and now you have one last errand before you can head out to celebrate the holiday season with your friends and family—you need to make a trip to the wine store to... [ More ]

Bake it or buy it?

Bake it or buy it?

For a recent potluck holiday party at a friend's house, I was put on dessert detail, so I thought I'd whip up my husband's favorite, pumpkin pie. Since it has been a while since I baked anything, I found the... [ More ]