New Shoes... Zappos.com has a new feature – “Blog about or MySpace this item!” LOL. I need some new running shoes, so I ordered these: I Like: Response Trail W by adidas Running

Beating the System (not really)... Do you ever get those surveys attached to your receipt where you get a coupon if you call the 1-800 number and give them your opinion? I get them every so often from Petsmart and Petco. Since I regularly shop at both stores, and $2-3 off my purchase helps I call the number. The surveys tend to be long...

Sometimes Amazon Makes Me Mad... Today I went to amazon.com to purchase some new headphones. The ones I wanted were eligible for free shipping, but free shipping was only available on orders over $25, the headphones cost $24.99. I penny short of free shipping! Then co-worker Andrew directed me to Amazon Filler Item Finder where I was...

New Camera... We finally did it – ordered a new digital camera! I have my eye on the Canon PowerShot SD800 for quite some time. It dropped to a reasonable price, and amazon has a special running where you get a free printer. The reviews of the camera are great, can’t wait to get it.

MOA Update... I have not been to the mall of America in awhile, looks like its time to go. H&M is opening on Sept 23, and Sephora already has opened. It sounds like the 4th floor has all but shut down, with only Hooters remaining. That really doesn’t surprise me though. But, according to the Strib, big...

Good deal... While my oil was being changed I walked over to Herbergers (a department store) to return some stuff I had bought a couple months back. One of the items was a pair of Columbia hiking boots/shoes that were on sale for $35, but decided I didn’t need them after all. So I take them up to the counter,...