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Are You Less Likely to Buy From Someone Beautiful?
A recent study out of Australia concludes that young women are less likely to buy something if they think the sales people in the store are more beautiful than they.
Because women are "biologically competitive," says Bianca Price of the University of South Australia, these tentative shoppers perceive beautiful women as "direct social threats" even if the product has nothing to do with beauty. In the end, they would rather buy from someone "unattractive."
Sleep/Screw Pillowcase: Love It or Leave It?
Not in the mood to get it on? Say it with sheets! These Screw Me, Silly/Dream On .
Mall Rats: 10 Uses For Dead and Dying Malls
Empty swimming pools have always fascinated and disturbed me; they're cold, creepy holes for the better part of the year. Mall season has been coming to its end since the '90s, and more and more empty malls and shopping centers are sitting sad and stark, like inverted pools, off highways across the country.
How'd it happen?
5 Ways to Be Eco-Friendly in the Bedroom
There's no reason why you can't show your love for your partner and the earth at the same time. Check out some of my favorite earth-friendly products you can use in the bedroom guilt-free — enjoy!
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March Must Haves
I don't know about you, but I can't wait to put this Winter behind me! March 20th marks the first day of Spring so to get you ready for this exciting season change, I've come up with some great must haves for Spring — Enjoy!
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5 Ways to Still Pamper Yourself Without Going Broke!
Saving money is on all our minds right now, but if you're like me, the temptation to splurge keeps growing and growing. To help you tame that urge, I'm here to give you some ideas on how you can still pamper yourself, while pinching pennies at the same time. Check them out below:
- If you want to treat yourself to a new top or a new pair of jeans, shop online instead of at your local boutique.
Tip No. 2: Surviving Valentine's Day When You're Single
Since Valentine's Day is just two weeks away, I'm thrilled that Patty Brisben is back to teach us a few things about how to weather this holiday made for lovers, no matter what your relationship status is. I hope her first tip resonated with you, and if you want to see what she has to say today, simply read more
Front Page: Psychiatrists Ask — Is Shopaholism a Disease?
- While compulsive spending continues during tough times, the psychiatric world is trying to decide whether it should be considered a disease. — New York Times
- Iran says it would welcome a change in its relations with the US, if it involved a withdrawal of US troops from abroad and an apology for past crimes against Iran. — Reuters
- Concerns are growing that reconstruction in Gaza will be slowed down by politics.
Handle This: Your Friend Is Rude to the Sales Associate
If you were put in a situation like this, how would you handle it?
You've recently become friendly with a co-worker at your new law firm. She's been incredibly welcoming and you're sure that she'll soon be a friend outside of work, too.
Dear Poll: Are You a Last Minute Shopper?
Some people are planners, but others leave everything to the last minute. I'm a planner; always have been and I'll probably always be one, which comes in handy during the holiday shopping season.
According to Glamour magazine, 23 percent of women polled said they shop for gifts a month in advance, but six percent admitted to waiting until the day of to get their gifts purchased, wrapped and under the tree.
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