08.26.2009 2:10 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Back-to-school shopping is the most expensive for parents of college-aged student. All their stuff can get very expensive, which is why I love this list from Kiplinger. They compiled a list of 10 things college students don’t need. Don’t get…
08.21.2009 8:52 am
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Our culture glorifies gossip — from shows like “Gossip Girl” to websites created just so people can anonymously post rumors about others. Gossip-mongering sites like TMZ.com are considered sources of “news” for millions. There’s a cost with our collective gossip…
07.30.2009 8:07 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The tax-free weekend is approaching…and there will be hordes of parents hitting the stores for back-to-school bargains on clothes and supplies.
With the economy still in the doldrums, and so many of us still watching our spending, I wonder if any tweens…
07.13.2009 9:49 am
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The average family with school-aged children spent $594.24 on back-to-school purchases, according to a 2008 survey done by the National Retail Federation. Given the current economic conditions, I think more of us will be looking for a bargain this year.
I’m…
08.06.2008 5:01 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
In as little FOUR days, some area children will be returning to school. (The Ritneour School District is open for business Aug. 11). Others have to wait as long as Aug. 25, which means another 18 days.
I have early-school-opening envy. …