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Scammers Using Real Vacation Rental Info To Trick Victims Out Of Thousands
By Chris Morran on February 6, 2012 12:15 PM  
As people have gotten wiser to the obvious hallmarks of online scams, the scammers have had to step up their game in order to keep making a dishonest buck. And now that people begin thinking about their upcoming summer vacation rentals, these scammers are prepared with the latest in darned-close-to-realistic-but-still-fake realty listings. More »

FiOS Bringing 26 Channels Of Live TV To Xbox 360
By Chris Morran on November 29, 2011 1:15 PM  
As we wrote early last month, the folks at Microsoft had signed some sort of then-nebulous deal with Verizon FiOS to bring more live TV options to Xbox 360 users. Now, as the twosome prepares to roll out its offerings, details of the deal have finally been released. More »

Hallmark Sells Cards That Express Sympathy For Layoff Victims
By Phil Villarreal on September 28, 2011 10:15 AM  
Oblivious to the possibility that the last thing people who lost their jobs need are cardboard reminders of their misfortune, Hallmark has launched a line of greeting cards geared to the downsized. Among the witticisms you can sign beneath and hand over solemnly: "Don't think of it as losing your job. Think of it as a time out between stupid bosses." More »

Budweiser Slaps A Bow Tie On The Can And Hopes You'll Buy More
By Chris Morran on August 3, 2011 4:15 PM  
As Budweiser, the self-dubbed King of Beers, feels competitors chomping away at its spot in suds sales ranks, it has tried a number of things — like giving away 500,000 freebies — to remind people it is a product available for purchase. Today, the folks at Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. RFD PDQ WTF announced their master stroke that will surely work wonders: A new can. More »

These Piggy Banks Are Really Excited To Accept Your Change
By Mary Beth Quirk on April 11, 2011 11:30 AM  
Back when we were kids, piggy banks were demure, rather stoic beasts, who humbly accepted our change through the traditional slot in the back. But times, they are a-changin'. Lady Gaga rules the airwaves, Britney Spears has kids and these little piggies, submitted by a reader, are a new breed of bank. More »

Groupon CEO Responds To Super Bowl Ad Fracas
By Ben Popken on February 8, 2011 9:22 AM  
In a blog post responding to the furor over their Super Bowl ads, Groupon's CEO Andrew Mason says that "the last thing we wanted was to offend our customers." Hm, maybe you should have showed the ads to a few of them first. More »

Longhorn Steakhouse Serves Up An Anniversary Dinner To Remember
By Carey Alexander on August 1, 2010 10:30 PM  
Rachel and her husband had an underwhelming first anniversary dinner at the Longhorn steak house. The next day, she wrote to the corporate office to express her disappointment. The local restaurant's manager quickly called to offer what Rachel thought was a complimentary apology dinner, but ended up being a whole lot more. More »

Hallmark Pulls Card With Audio Clip Over Accusations Of Astronomical Racism
By Chris Walters on June 15, 2010 1:59 PM  
It's so hard to understand each other in this life. First there was that unfortunate honey bun mixup, and now Hallmark is trying to prevent a bunch of press conferences from happening (too late!) by pulling a graduation card from shelves. Why? Because either Hoops or Yo-Yo—I don't know which character is which—spouts shockingly racist insults and threats when you open the card. Well, maybe. More »

Morning Deals
By Chris Walters on February 17, 2010 9:10 AM  
    Clothing
  • Eastbay : [Apparel] 20% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon LKS1FAB2
  • Campmor: [Mens Apparel] The North Face Men's NSE Tent Mule Slippers for $20 + $7 s&h
  • Target.com: [Clothing] Extra 25% off & Free Shipping on Women's Apparel
  • 6pm.com: [House Shoes] Deer Stags Slippers (8 styles) for $9.95 Each
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Every Time VW Fixes My Car, They Break Something Else
By Ben Popken on January 27, 2010 1:17 PM  
Amy's '06 VW Passat has been in the shop 106 of the past 141 days. After the engine broke down on a road trip and needed replacing, VW replaced it, but broke the transmission. When they replaced the transmission, they broke an axle. When they fixed the axle, the car started leaking oil worse than the Valdez. All Amy and her family want to be able to do is drive their car around like normal. So far, that's not happening, and VW's only offer of contrition has been to waive one car payment and $250 in services. So Amy launched her EECB, complete with a graph of how long VW has held her car hostage: More »

Morning Deals
By Chris Walters on December 16, 2009 9:45 AM  
    Clothing
  • New York & Company: [Apparel] $20 off $60, $50 off $125 purchase
  • 6pm.com: [Shoes] 60% off all Cole Haan footwear
  • Gymboree : [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Purchase Event

  • American Eagle : [Apparel] 15% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon 96852031
  • NeimanMarcus: [Clothing & Accessories] Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance: Extra 30% off sale items + free shipping, more
  • ShoeSteal: [Shoes] ShoeSteal.com Boots & Bags Blowout: Up to 75% off boots, up to 50% off bags, more
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U.S. Postal Service Tests Post Office Greeting Card Sales
By Laura Northrup on October 29, 2009 3:40 PM  

—>One of the few things that people still use the U.S. Postal Service to do is send greeting cards. Americans receive an average of 20 greeting cards per year, and they have to come from somewhere. So why not save a trip and buy those cards right at your local post office?  More »

Christmas Creep Cartoon From Hallmark (Yes, Hallmark)
By Laura Northrup on October 11, 2009 3:00 PM  

—>Hallmark's Shoebox Greetings has a blog. This week, the blog published a delightful cartoon on the subject of Christmas creepMore »

It's Time To Start Shopping For Christmas Decorations! Oh, Wait...
By Chris Walters on June 25, 2009 6:03 PM  

—>There's no better way to show your support for the war on Christmas Creep than to strap a bottle rocket to a reindeer ornament, or maybe point a Roman candle at a Santa lawn figure. Now you can do just that, by combining all the explosive fury of July 4th with the heartwarming frivolity of Christmas, thanks to Tuesday MorningMore »

Morning Deals
By Chris Walters on May 5, 2009 11:30 AM  

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    Mother's Day Ideas Edition
  • Walmart: [Cleanliness] Cottonelle Toilet Paper Sample
  • 1-800-Flowers: [Flowers] Special Mother's Day Flowers for $30
  • Victoria's Secret: [Awkward] Victoria's Secret: $15 off $100, $30 off $150 or $75 off $250 purchase
  • ProFlowers.com: [Flowers] Mom's Reward Bouquet with chocolates, vase for $40 + $10 s&h
  • Shnoop.com: [Watch] Invicta Women's Wild Flower 46 Diamonds Watch for $78 + $7 s&h
  • Sears: [Clothing] Women's Polo Shirt Roundup: Classic Elements Sleeveless Pique for $8 + $6 s&h, more
  • Godiva: [Chocolates] Godiva Chocolate Covered Sale: Up to 50% off select chocolates
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Morning Deals
By Chris Walters on April 30, 2009 11:30 AM  

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  • Hallmark: [Personalized Gifts] Free Card for Mom w/ Coupon CARD4MOM w/ Free shipping
  • MacMall: [Laptop] Apple MacBook Air Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz 13.3in Laptop (Only 3lbs & .76in Thick) $999.99AR
  • Dell: [Desktop Computer] Dell 19" LCD Monitor for $99.99 w/ Free shipping
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Sad Email From Saturn Reassuring You That GM Will Still Make Parts For Your Car
By Meg Marco on February 19, 2009 3:59 PM  

—>Reader James forwarded us a sad email he got from Saturn, in which they admit that GM is probably going to give them the ax. In it, they emphasize that their warranties feature the "industry's best overall coverage" and that no matter what "GM will support the continued availability of Saturn parts and service as needed."  More »

Mandatory Binding Arbitration: The Worst Choose Your Own Adventure Ever
By Alex Chasick on February 10, 2009 9:49 PM  

—>Mandatory binding arbitration agreements are bad for consumers for so many reasons that, unless you're the victim of one, it's hard to keep track of the various ways you can be screwed. So we've come up with this helpful illustration: a choose-your-own-adventure-styled trip through the arbitration process.  More »

6 New CPSC Recalls
By Ben Popken on December 24, 2008 1:55 AM  

—>The CPSC announced 6 recalls today: some Foursquare jackets, Hallmark Jumbo Snow Globes, Gardner's Supply Company Candle-Powered Carousels, Munrie "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Furniture, Woodstock Percussion Toy Drums, and Atomic Skis Ski BindingsMore »