Dec 17th 2009 10:00AM
Your mother taught you to be polite and say "thank you" when you receive a gift. It's the thought that counts, right? But, what if the "thought" behind a gift doesn't square with much thought at all? Apartment dwellers are familiar with the well-meaning, but oversized, gifts from people who don't understand the reality... Continue Reading »
Dec 7th 2009 2:30PM
The days of gifting a bottle of Trader Joe's famous "Two-Buck Chuck" on an unsuspecting hostess are long gone. Everyone knows the cost of TJ's wildly popular Charles Shaw line by now, and while it's still a tasty swill for less than three dollars, it's a sure-fire way to label yourself as the Cheap Guest. Not to worry:... Continue Reading »
Oct 26th 2009 6:00PM
If you already have a Netflix account, you may wonder what the easiest and cheapest way to stream movies from Netflix on Demand to your would be. Or maybe you prefer that steaming hot laptop and tiny screen two feet in front of your face on lonely evenings. Starting next month, you will be able to stream Netflix movies at... Continue Reading »
