Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Money Saving Tips from a Virtual Deal Hunter

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Chelsea Osoling

By: Marge Bannick In my duties as part-time virtual bargain hunter, I’ve had a chance to learn how to evaluate a deal and compare products and pricing.  It’s fun to pass along recommendations and know I’ve helped people save money, … Continue reading →

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Ways to Save Money During the Holidays

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Chelsea Osoling

It may sound like a paradox but it is possible to save money during the holidays. There are some simple yet significant things you can do to stay on track of your finances during this holiday season. Make a List, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Travel Tech Tips

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Chelsea Osoling

Hopping on an airplane is a common occurrence for many of us throughout the holiday season. Traveling at this time of year can be a frenzy with overwhelming crowds and unpredictable weather. However, there’s a few things you can do … Continue reading →

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Home Theater 101

Posted on November 5, 2010 by CowBoom

There’s no better way to experience a movie at home than with a proper home theater system. For the novice, it can be a somewhat daunting purchasing process – and I speak from experience! But rest assured, I’ve done the … Continue reading →

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HDTV Shopping 101

Posted on October 7, 2010 by CowBoom

Written by: Chelsea Osoling Choosing a TV these days can be a daunting process. Technology advances so quickly, that it can be difficult to keep up with the new terms that are important to understand in order to make the … Continue reading →

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Get Organized!

Posted on September 27, 2010 by CowBoom

Whether you’re getting in the groove of a new school year or digging your heels into a new work week there are some simple things you can do to get organized. Proper organization will enable you to become more efficient … Continue reading →

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Deal Spin: Bing Travel

Posted on August 12, 2010 by CowBoom

Travel may be the last thing on your mind with summer coming to a close and that’s not necessarily a bad thing . New sites are cropping up with algorithmic forecasting abilities to help you buy smarter and the travel … Continue reading →

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Website of the Week: Seat Geek

Posted on August 1, 2010 by CowBoom

We know our CowBoomers love great deals and this new site is serving them up for concerts and sporting events! Simply type in the artist, team, venue or city and voila! SeatGeek forecasts ticket prices by scanning the best ticket … Continue reading →

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Facebook Privacy – What you Need to Know…

Posted on July 12, 2010 by CowBoom

  It’s no secret that Facebook has revised its privacy settings a few times. And just when you think you have it down to a science, you realize that someone can view your photos or wall posts that weren’t intended … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Summer iPhone Apps

Posted on July 3, 2010 by CowBoom

  Take it down a notch and let your iPhone do the heavy lifting for you this summer because there’s an app for that…   Weber’s on the Grill – Stacked with tons of tasty recipes, techniques, videos and more. … Continue reading →

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