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Do you know how to get good customer service?

April 27th, 2010

Here are a few tips to get good customer service: Always be pleasant and polite. That sounds simple but good manners are often ignored when you are disgruntled about having to wait. Be willing to compromise. Know your rights but be willing to discuss alternatives. So how do

Do you have a Problem with Returns?

April 24th, 2010

It makes sense to ensure that the item you bought is in working order before you leave the store. This is to avoid the hassle of trying to get a refund or exchange. Of course sometimes the item malfunctions after being used for a

Gizmos and Gadgets

April 21st, 2010

I had always promised myself that I would never get one of those phones that could buy a small island. However, one day I borrowed one and I was smitten. The idea of using a phone just to make calls has disappeared along with

Water Woes

April 16th, 2010

Where is the water? Picture by Teri Ann Renee Paisley[/caption] “Water, Water everywhere and not a drop to drink,” (quote by English Romantic poet Samuel Coleridge) The lack of water has certainly dried up some of my daily activities. It is ironic that

Impulse Buying-The art of saying no!

April 16th, 2010

Do I really need this? Picture by Teri Ann Renee Paisley[/caption] Even with the best of intentions, it is hard to resist the pull of a well packaged product. I am still trying to figure out how to restrain myself from buying things I

How to shop for the picky eater

April 9th, 2010

Do you have a picky eater in your home? In these times when every dollar counts it is challenging to shop for those children who only eat certain types of foods. Here are a few suggestions I found useful: Buy frozen vegetables instead of fresh Buy generic brand

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