VALUPOINT: Friends Don't Let Friends Pay Retail.

Tuesday

How to access real private sales on the internet

Shopping sites are popping up left and right claiming discounts, etc.

But most of them aren't "REAL" deals.  They are just aggressive promotions.

There's one site that's aiming to make the claim real.  RueLaLa.com is a private, membership only shopping site.  They set-up 2-day countdown "boutiques" from various high end sellers at steep discounts (Vera Wang stuff for $149 recently).  Most of the items sell out within the 2 days.

How to get an invitation to the exclusive shopping club?



It's free to join, and once you get in, you'll gain access to the new boutiques they set-up for each merchant on a consistent basis.

For anyone that is a shopaholic, this is a must-try site.

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Thursday

The Perfect Care Package

There's always one way to make sure the ones you love know that you love & support them...through their stomach!

And a care package is the best way to show that love when they're going through any period of trial and challenge -- like end of school exams. The perfect study care package for your college student or grad school student in the family.

The Popcorn Factory has long been one of my favorite places to order gifts from since popcorn and the other yummy treats they send are always welcomed universally.

From the novel excitement of when the UPS man rings the doorbell to opening the tin full of super-yummy treats that they'd never buy for themselves, and the inevitable envy of all surrounding the recipient when they open the package, The Popcorn Factory is a sure bet to put a smile on someone's face -- when they need it the most cramming for their finals and writing that paper, or even co-workers that are gearing up for that super-duper career changing client pitch or asignment.





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