http://consumerism.umwblogs.org Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:40:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I unfortunately suffer from the more-than-occasional migraine.  It’s a family trait, passed down to my brother and me from my father.  I get them most frequently from stress, especially during the approaching exam season.  I started getting them when I was in eighth grade and they can be more than ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/12/01/the-miracle-drug-excedrin/ Febreze Air Effects eliminate odors and freshen the air. They are offered in three different kinds of effectiveness; everyday freshness, extra strength, and pet odor eliminator. There are numerous scents to choose from, but my all time favorite is Powder and Pamper. Powder and Pamper has scents of vanilla and ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/11/24/frebreze-air-effects/ Who wouldn’t want a Wii? The Wii is what I am asking for Christmas it costs $249.99 and includes Wii sports along with two remotes. The reason why I am asking for this gaming device is because it is not only fun but it is family friendly as well ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/11/24/shopping-blog-4/ CRISTAL!  Cristal is a fancy and well-known champagne.  The price of Cristal starts off at $350 and only goes up depending on the size of the bottle and the year that is was released.  You are able to buy this product online, at stores like Total Wine, and at clubs ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/11/24/cristal/ For me nothing beats finding a good book.  Reading is one of my favorite things to do and when you find a book that you never want to put down it is like finding gold.  Reading lets you escape from stressful reality. A recent book I have read is House of ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/11/23/there-is-nothing-like-a-good-book%e2%80%a6/ So, this is the last Shopping Blog and I am actually very sad about it. Since the Holiday Season is pretty much here, I figure I will go along with American Commecialism and start helping people with gift ideas. The Personalized Gingerbread House is on the top 20 gifts on ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/11/23/personalized-gingerbread-house/ The morning after Barack Obama claimed the presidency of the United States, at 10a.m., I went to the local Borders to find a copy of that day’s New York Times. Unfortunately, I could not find a New York Times or a Washington Post or any daily newspaper. They were all ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/11/23/november-5-2008-newspapers/ I had to save the best for last. This is truly my most prized possession. My Dean Exotica FM is an electric acoustic is made up of Flame Maple in cherry red. Her name is Dinah (Dine-a) like Alice’s cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. She boasts a rosewood ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/11/23/saving-the-best-for-last/ Going home for Thanksgiving? I am. And living 6 hours away from home has forced me to think about my travels back and forth. How to pack, what to pack, modes of transportation… and even how packing relates to my mode of transportation. At most airports, you have to pay ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/11/23/going-home-for-thanksgiving/              On Friday, after looking through the fridge and cabinets, my roomie and I decided we needed to go to the grocery store. So after classes we walked (in the cold, mind you) to Giant to get some goodies. On my mind were snacks I should buy for the 9 ... http://consumerism.umwblogs.org/2008/11/22/yum-yum/