Ten tips for saving money during the back-to-school season

Back-to-school can be a stressful time for all of us, especially when so many of us are struggling to make ends meet in this weak economy. I've thrown together a list of ways that you can save money this back-to-school season. Shop the sales Every year stores that sell school supplies fall ove

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Back to school for big kids at Paperchase, Levenger’s and The Container Store

Next week I'll be back in school full-time for the first time in more than a decade. Besides the obvious draw of the learning and career opportunities and all of that good stuff, I have to admit why I'm really doing it. I am addicted to school supplies. I've always written, so it's no shock that I l

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I confess: I’m a pen junkie!

If you're like me, you're choosy about your pens. You probably have a specific favorite that you love to write with, correct? Well, let me introduce you to the Sakura Pigma Micron by Sakura! They come in various colors and sizes; I prefer the .05, which is a 0.45mm line width, in Blue and Black.

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Bring Back the Pretty

The Pink Olive's "fashionista" journal is the cutest, most adorably-girly notebook I have ever seen! Each page features beautiful color illustrations of a fashionista going about her normal everyday activities, such as dressing for work, checking out her outfit in a full-length mirror, and window sh

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Because we’d all rather be at the beach, no?

A cute little twist on the zen garden concept, this Executive Mini Sandbox - Beach Break from

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Togetherness: It can be faked

I like to be prepared for anything. Don't you? Am I usually prepared for anything? Nope. I feel like I used to have everything so "together," but with work, friends, family and every other thing in my life, I just don't have it together anymore. Usually, I'm scrambling to find a safety pin or buggin

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These Animals Clean Up After YOU!

Have a little fun while you work, and keep your space clean at the same time, with these adorable Animal Screen Lint Cleaners. When you've been working hard, and your computer screen fills with dust, keep these little guys handy to clear the air for you. My favorite's the spider - but don't be sc

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