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Sure, it's fun to gift a new mom with an outrageous, pint-size cashmere sweater or those gorgeous swaddlers at the top of her registry, but for your next shower, think outside of the box . . . and buy a gift subscription that will arrive in one every single month. Subscription boxes from companies like Bluum, The Honest Company, and Citrus Lane keep moms stocked up on baby and mom-friendly items Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Of the mail you receive—both electronic and otherwise—how much is legit, and how much is junk? That’s what we thought. According to various sources, something like 90 percent of all email is spam, and direct-marketing mail makes up more than half of U.S. Post Office volume. Then there are telemarketers. (Remember them?) Read more
If you're struggling to think of another unique holiday gift for the special friend this year, why not give him or her a present that'll be remembered all year round? Of-the-month clubs aren't just for fruit anymore; from the brewmaster to the cheesemonger, there's absolutely something for everyone. To see our favorite ideas, keep clicking. Read more
Subscription-based social music service Rdio officially launched today, providing users unlimited access to 7 million songs on their computers and phones. The service costs $10 per month for web, mobile, and offline access, or $5 monthly for web only. Choosing the $10 subscription gives you an open door to playlists via newly updated apps for iPhone and Android; a BlackBerry app is also Read more
I had a good guffaw this morning with my co-workers over the old Columbia House deal from back in the day when you'd get 10 CDs for a penny, and agreed to buy a certain amount of CDs for a certain amount of time. At 14, the deal seemed like I was getting away with something crazy, but I realized later that I was in my first music subscription. It was also my last music subscription. One of the Read more
Apparently many record companies are expected to ask Apple iTunes to change their 99 cents per-song download model to a monthly subscription service. The Silicon Republic has reported that Apple will be negotiating with music label Universal and has reportedly already began talks with Sony-BMG, Warner Music and EMI to renew contracts for iTunes content. Here's More: Amid industry fears that music Read more
Once you know — in a formal sense — how to change your name after marriage, it can be difficult to keep up with all the extra steps: who to tell, which documents to change, which groups you need to notify. To make things easier, we've come up with a short, simple list that you can reference postwedding. Not sure where to start? Here's what you need to consider: When to Change Your Name Your Read more
How often do you feel inspired to send a gift — whether it's to say thank you, congratulate a co-worker, welcome a new neighbor, or celebrate a birthday — yet the reality of buying, wrapping, and getting the package to the post office dissuades you? Now, you can leap over all the hassle with an app called Wrapp that enables you to send someone a gift card via Facebook in under five Read more
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We're nearing the end of the workweek, which means it's time for our weekly roundup of funny lady tweets. Our favorite cheeky celebrity women have shared their thoughts on everything from fashion faux pas to technology to magazine subscriptions with their tweets this week. Get your dose of funny now, and don't forget to follow TrèsSugar on Twitter! Read more
