10 things to buy at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls

I have been spending a lot of time looking for a few pieces to decorate my condo — and spending time in stores like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. The items in the home department can be hit or miss, but there does seem to be more variety at the T.J. Maxx HomeGoods locations. I recently scored a small table for my foyer …

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Do Restaurant.com and DiningDough.com really save you money?

I considered naming this post “When a gift certificate isn’t really a gift certificate.” It’s been a few years since I’ve used Restaurant.com, the website that offers gift certificates to neighborhood eateries at a discounted price. On its website, they advertise $25 gift certificates for $10. Restaurant.com and DiningDough.com review: What you need to know Many people are tempted to use …

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