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    • i want egg nog year round

      POLL: When Is Too Early For Christmas Creep?

      After we proposed tracking Starbucks's roll out of Christmas products as a metric to gauge yearly Christmas Creep, we got a fair amount of comments saying they saw no problem with Christmas stuff coming out once Halloween was over. So, inside, a poll: at what point does Christmas Creep become acceptable holiday display? More »

      2:00 PM on Fri Nov 6 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      3,793 views, 141 comments

      Most discussed Colonel Jack O'Neill: How about anytime, I really hate christmas. For me it's just another day. more »

    • classy

      Meet JC Penney's Notoriously "Obese" Mannequins

      Over at The Awl there is an intensively researched fact-check of Cintra Wilson's review of the Manhattan JC Penney store, which at the time, we described as "simultaneously hateful and boring." The review-of-the-review features photographs of the mannequins Ms. Wilson described as "obese." More »

      1:12 PM on Fri Nov 6 2009
      By Meg Marco
      13,149 views, 55 comments

      Most discussed apd09: right... because stretching normal sized clothes onto plus sized mannequins is what people really want to see. On the more »

    • charities

      Save The Polar Bear Sweaters Are Nice, But Do The Bears Really Get The Cash?

      So you're shopping and have a choice between Sweater A, and Sweater B, the one that saves polar bears. This so-called "embedded giving" where you buy something and part of the money goes towards a charity has become quite popular, especially during the holiday season, but did you ever stop to think if the polar bears are really getting the money? More »

      12:46 PM on Fri Nov 6 2009
      By Ben Popken
      3,620 views, 57 comments

      Most discussed pecan 3.14159265: Someone in the "hospital bills family" thread mentioned St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and how 100% of proceeds goes to more »

    • lists

      Game Consoles, Dolls And Wooden Dogs Are The Best Toys Ever

      Did you play with a Slinky growing up? Well, that makes you a loser, because your toy didn't make Good Housekeeping's Yahoo list of the greatest toys ever made. More »

      9:59 AM on Fri Nov 6 2009
      By Phil Villarreal
      2,595 views, 99 comments

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Automobiles
      • Buy.com: [Tire Gauge] Accutire Mechanical Tire Gauge w/ Backlight & Set-point $11 + free shipping

      • Clothing
      • American Eagle Outfitters: [Apparel] American Eagle Outfitters Coupon Code 15% off Sitewide w/ PayPal
      • Banana Republic: [Apparel] New Banana Republic Coupon Code 25% off $100+
      • Puma : [First Class Running Suits] 30% Off Entire Online Purchase or 20% Off In-Store Purchase w/ Coupon FANDF0911 + Printable
      More »

      9:06 AM on Fri Nov 6 2009
      By Chris Walters
      4,676 views, 30 comments

      Most discussed Joewithay: Sweet I'm going to buy a running suit so I can get kick out of First Class more »

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Bags and Luggage
      • Sears: [Travel] American Tourister 7PC Luggage Set $64.99 Free Shipping
      • REI Outlet: [Messenger] Save $80 off Timbuk2 Classic Covert Messenger

      • Clothing
      • Nordstrom: [Apparel] Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale + Free Shipping on Orders $100+
      • Under Armour: [Apparel] Under Armour Coupon Code up to 50% off Outlet + Free Shipping $75+
      • Chadwicks : [Apparel] 40% Off Any One Item w/ Coupon CHDEAL40
      More »

      9:02 AM on Thu Nov 5 2009
      By Chris Walters
      5,268 views, 26 comments

      Most discussed tmlfan81: Is that laptop @ Wal-Mart any good? Its a Celeron processor w/ 3GB of RAM and Windows 7 Home more »

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Children
      • Gymboree : [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon REWARDSCOF + Printable
      • The Children's Place : [Apparel] 40% Off Sale + Additional 15% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon MARTHA99
      • Target : [Toys] $450 Worth of Coupons for Toys - Printable

      • Clothing
      • Eddie Bauer: [Apparel] New Eddie Bauer Coupon Code Free Shipping (no minimum) - Clearance up to 65% Off
      • macys: [Men's Apparel] Macy's Men's Apparel Clearance: Up to 75% off select items
      • Nike: [Clothing & Accessories] NikeStore clearance sale: Up to 65% off + free shipping

      • Esprit: [Women's Apparel] Esprit Sale: Up to 70% off clearance
      • Lands' End: [Men's Apparel] Lands' End Men's Dress Shirts: Deals from $13 + free shipping
      More »

      9:29 AM on Wed Nov 4 2009
      By Chris Walters
      5,380 views, 15 comments

      Most discussed Kimaroo - Fortified...: The idea of mail-order steaks (or meat, in general) just gives me a huge case of the heebies. And no, I more »

    • sales

      Morning Deals

      • Clothing
      • Martin + Osa : [Apparel] 30% Off 3 or More Items w/ Coupon 51052476
      • Lands' End: [Men's Apparel] Lands' End Men's Overstocks: Deals from $4 + free shipping
      • Kenneth Cole : [Apparel] 40% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon - Printable

      • ShoeSteal.com: [Shoes] Extra 20% off All Footwear Store-Wide
      More »

      9:07 AM on Tue Nov 3 2009
      By Chris Walters
      5,685 views, 35 comments

    • on the bright side?

      Government Helped CIT Limp Along Long Enough To Keep From Ruining Christmas

      According to SpendMatters, one big reason the government burned through $2.3 billion in TARP funds for CIT even though it was buckling under debt was to try to avoid ruining everybody's Christmas this year. More »

      7:57 PM on Mon Nov 2 2009
      By Chris Walters
      6,858 views, 28 comments

    • saving money

      Take More Notes, Save Money

      Yesterday I grabbed a notebook app for my smartphone and spent a couple of hours organizing the various content folders—ideas for Consumerist, gift lists for Christmas, things to look up later on a computer—so that I could capture information more efficiently. Wait, why s ths n Cnsmrst? Because The Simple Dollar argues that by keeping a notebook and using it all the time (Lifehacker calls it "ubiquitous capture"), you can end up saving money. More »

      2:07 PM on Mon Nov 2 2009
      By Chris Walters
      4,303 views, 63 comments

      Most discussed Trai_Dep: The buying a Reporter's Notebook is kind of intimidating, since I wouldn't feel complete unless I also bought the Fedora more »

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Clothing
      • Brooks Brothers: [Apparel] Save at least 15% and up to 25% off All Orders
      • Dickies : [Apparel] 50% Off Everything + Free Shipping w/ Coupon NOV50
      • JC Penney : [Apparel] 20% Off $100 Purchase + One More Coupon CATHKSPC

      • Lands' End: [Clothing & Accessories] Lands' End coupon: $10 off $10 or more
      • 6pm: [Shoes] 45% to 76% off Privo women's shoes at 6pm.com: Deals for $22 + $7 s&h
      More »

      9:05 AM on Mon Nov 2 2009
      By Chris Walters
      5,279 views, 9 comments

      Most discussed GitEmSteveDave_RockinL...: Do I REALLLLY want to buy a chair that is the Spanish word for fire? Talk about a hot seat!+ Watch more »

    • pcs

      Microsoft Stores To Sell Bloatware-Free PCs

      If you hate buying a new PC that's riddled with bloatware, you may want to pay a Microsoft Store a visit on your next computer shopping trip. They plan on selling PCs free of any third-party trial applications, reports OhGizmo. More »

      2:02 PM on Fri Oct 30 2009
      By Chris Walters
      8,649 views, 82 comments

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Clothing
      • Karmaloop: [Apparel] Karmaloop 80% Off Sale + 20% Coupon or $10 off $10+ or Free Shipping
      • Payless ShoeSource: [Shoes] 50% off entire purchase in store with coupon (Thanks to Marisa!)
      • Adidas : [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Order w/ Coupon SAVE30

      • The Children's Place: [Children's Apparel] The Children's Place sale: Extra 50% off + 15% off coupon
      • Aeropostale: [Men's Apparel] Aeropostale Men's Wool Peacoat for $50 + $7 s&h
      More »

      9:20 AM on Fri Oct 30 2009
      By Chris Walters
      5,174 views, 8 comments

      Most discussed Kimaroo - Fortified...: Sounds like if you have 42" shoes, storage is the least of your problems. more »

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Clothing
      • ChampionUSA: [Apparel] New ChampionUSA Coupon Code 20% off Storewide (Free Shipping on $75+ Orders)
      • REI Outlet: [Cold Weather Wear] Snow Sports Sale: Up to 50% or more off
      • The North Face: [Men's Apparel] The North Face Men's WindWall 1 Jacket (limited sizes) for $60 + $9 s&h

      • Catherines : [Apparel] $15 Off $25 Purchase w/ Coupon 777001264
      • Lee : [Jeans] 50% Off Entire Order Sale
      More »

      8:25 AM on Thu Oct 29 2009
      By Chris Walters
      4,941 views, 9 comments

      Most discussed theblackdog_FeelingRandom: Funny, Buy.com is offering the exact same Vornado for the same exact price that Woot had during the Woot-Off (after more »

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Automobiles
      • Hand Held Items: [Automotive] Performance Auto Parts - up to 30% OFF, plus STACKABLE 12% off Coupon

      • Clothing
      • ShopEcko: [Apparel] New ShopEcko Coupon: $25 off $75 or $50 off $125
      • Aeropostale : [Apparel] Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Hoodies
      • Buy.com : [Backpack] Wilson Youth Backpack - Pink for $6.99 w/ Free shipping

      • Nike: [Clothing & Accessories] NikeStore clearance sale: Up to 65% off + free shipping
      • Pennywise : [Men's Apparel] Isotoner Men's Wool Knit Gloves for $7 + free shipping
      More »

      9:27 AM on Wed Oct 28 2009
      By Chris Walters
      4,118 views, 9 comments

      Most discussed Cogito Ergo Bibo: And the Woot-off continues! Please, oh, please let there be a bag of crap in my future. more »

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Clothing
      • American Eagle : [Apparel] 20% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon 23876456
      • Landsend : [Apparel] $10 Off $10 on Regular Priced Items w/ Coupon LandsEnd
      • JC Penney : [Apparel] $10 Off $10.00 Purchase w/ Coupon SWEETS4U

      • 6pm.com: [Shoes] 80%-90% off RSVP Women's Shoes $9.95 each + $6.95 unlimited shipping
      • macys: [Men's Apparel] Up to 50% off men's coats at Macy's: Deals from $25 + $6 s&h
      More »

      9:19 AM on Tue Oct 27 2009
      By Chris Walters
      7,069 views, 12 comments

      Most discussed PTB315: Aw dammit Woot-off I wanted to be productive at work today. These doors aren't gonna sell themselves. Well I mean more »

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Clothing
      • Timberland: [Men's Apparel] Timberland Men's Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt for $13 + free shipping
      • Amazon: [Jeans] Men's Sale: Levi's Jeans & Pants from $30 & Free Shipping
      • Lands' End: [Men's Apparel] Lands' End Men's Overstocks: Deals from $4 + free shipping
      More »

      8:45 AM on Mon Oct 26 2009
      By Chris Walters
      5,331 views, 39 comments

    • sales

      Morning Deals

        Clothing
      • REI Outlet: [Travel & Hike] Top-rated Gregory Reactor Pack $45
      • Jones New York : [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon FRIEND6Z
      • Aeropostale : [Apparel] Extra 30% Off All Clearance w/ Coupon FALL30

      • REI: [Clothing & Accessories] Up to 50% off on The North Face: Deals from $10 + free shipping
      • SteveMadden: [Shoes] Steve Madden Fall Favorites Sale: Up to 40% off + free shipping
      More »

      8:51 AM on Fri Oct 23 2009
      By Chris Walters
      4,984 views, 22 comments

      Most discussed GitEmSteveDave_RockinL...: That's a good deal on the pillows. I always buy my pillows online, as you save on shipping, since more »

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