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Bring your own water and tap into savings

To guard against dehydration and heat exhaustion in the summer heat, make sure your kids have easy access to water so they can drink at will. But instead of buying bottled water at $1 to $2.50 a pop when you’re... [ More ]

Back to school tax savings

Before we know it, it'll be time to go back to school, and that means shopping. A number of states are offering sales-tax holidays this year on schools supplies, clothing, and shoes. Check out our sister blog at Consumer Reports... [ More ]

TopShop launches beauty line

Trendy UK retailer TopShop recently launched its first makeup and skincare line. TopShop often collaborates with top designers on clothing and accessories and has teamed up with esteemed London-based makeup artist Hannah Murray for the new line. For styling tips... [ More ]

The latest on the iPhone 4

As I blogged last week, I didn’t run out and buy the new Apple iPhone 4—although I was really tempted. Our initial testing found the phone to be a real standout, and that’s why we named it a Hot product... [ More ]

Store helps keep an eye on recalled food

If you’re fortunate enough to have a Hannaford supermarket near you (there are more than 170 of this customer-friendly and fun-to-shop supermarket located in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont), you might want to sign up for its... [ More ]

Last licks for 5 Baskin-Robbins flavors

Last licks for 5 Baskin-Robbins flavors

I never met an ice cream flavor I didn't like, so when I heard that Baskin-Robbins, famous for its 31 flavors, is taking five off the menu, it felt a little sad to say buh-bye. Gone are Campfire S'mores, Apple... [ More ]

New site can help you save on everday products

New site can help you save on everday products

Struggling to carry 30 paper towel rolls home? Wish you could have the bulk items you use every day delivered to your door? Check out Soap.com, a website that offers great prices and delivery of your favorite household products to... [ More ]