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Shopping for the Palm Pre
It has been over a year since Palm released the Palm Pre. At that time all the tech reviewers were joking that the Palm Pre was the pre-bankruptcy release for Palm. Well, Palm has not gone into bankruptcy. Three of the four major cell phone carriers offer the Palm Pre. In call seriousness the Palm cell phone is different than the Blackberry, or the many smart phones that use the Android operati...
Shopping for the Chevy Equinox
The Chevy Equinox is classified in what some people want to call "plus-sized crossover, small SUV". This basically means the Equinox is smaller than a full size SUV and larger than your standard crossover. The much advertised feature of the Chevy Equinox is the rear seating and rear storage.  60/40-split rear seat that could be slid almost 8 inches front and rear. In the rear cargo section t...
Money Management from the Mint
Way back in 1995, I remember when I helped a young pest control business get their first computer. We set up their books with a new software from Quicken. Over the years, Quicken has been the only real money management software for personal of business use. Since then there has been several of money management programs to come on the market and many of them leave. Then in 2005, Aaron Patzer sai...
Dean Koontz on Audible
One of the many author found at Audible.com is Dean Koontz. Do you realize you can get his Dean's book Breathless in an MP3, but it on your iPod, or other MP3 player and listen to it while driving to work, or even washing the car, or at the gym.   Breathless was #1 New York Times bestseller. Author Dean Koontz delivers a thrilling novel of suspense and adventure. The mystery unfolds high ...
Clear Expectation of Service
Several years ago, I worked briefly at this computer store. The owner would change the terms of service at least once a week, if not more. When I left there the Terms of Service was very fine print on the back of every receipt. The receipt was printed on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper. This is nothing unusual. Every business has literature that states where their responsibly starts and where ...
32 Inch LCD Recon
I love sitting around coffee shops, and lounge area. What I over hear is so amazing. Just the other day this guy asked a friend, "Where was the best place to get a LCD TV?" The friend answered quick, "Fred Meyer, they have the best prices." I was so tempted to lean over and ask what empirical data he was making statement. Instead I bit my tongue. Without any ceremony, I got up and walked t...
Auto Recon: Honda Fit
The Honda Fit is another one of those little sub compact cars that came into being to easy the strain on our wallets because of high gas prices. The Fit is akin to the sportier Honda Jazz. Introduced at the time of high gas prices the Honda Fit is a subcompact four door hatchback. The first-generation Honda Fit was available for just two years: 2007 and 2008 model year. The base model came wi...
Mattress Recon – Intro
Next to marriage and underwear the mattress you sleep on is the next personal thing in your life. It has been my experience that what on individual sleeps well on is another individuals restless nights sleep. So when asked to help buy as mattress, I had to start with the basics. The number of different types of mattresses far exceeds the three Goldilocks came across in the three bears cottage. ...
Business Books from Audible
Anyone in business will tell you that knowledge and time management is a crucial factor to success. Traveling to an appointment, or waiting in a doctors office can be put to good use. An MP3 player containing an audio book can convert dead/wasted time into an enriched learning experience. Books like "How to Wind Friends & Influence People", "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" make great...
Office Office Which Office
School is almost back in full swing. Last minute shoppers of school supplies and school clothes are bustling through places like Wal Mart and Target with almost the ferver of Christmas shoppers on Christmas Eve. In addition to the traditional school supplies a computer is needed. On that computer is required a word processing program, spread sheet program, presentation program, and internet ac...

Twilight: The Movie Companion

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 16, 2010 in Announcements - Comments: 1 Comment »

Last week I shared with you the audio book I was listening to from Audible.com, The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey. This week, I was asked to share my daughter’s recommendation from Audible. Just like any young lady who is a romantic, who likes the Twilight Saga, her recommendation is the Twilight: The Movie Companion.

If you are a fan of the Twilight books and/or movies you will love listening to the Twilight: The Movie Companion. This is an exclusive behind-the-scenes guide featuring information about the cast, locations, and sets, as well as details of the special effects, and much more….

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7 and 8 Habits of Highly Effective People

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on August 9, 2010 in Announcements - Comments: 1 Comment »

I have read Stephen R. Covey book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Then a few month back I got to attend when he spoke at Boise State University. After that I got the audio version of both 7 Habits and his latest book 8th Habit.

Stephen Covey discusses the importance of good sound habits that can be applied to home and work, as well as  life in general. He not only talks about them, but he shows how we can have a far reaching effect in you life by using these basic habits.

I would like you to sign up for Audible and get at least 7 Habits, listen to it from your computer, MP3 player, or your car CD player. You will never regret it.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement)

This new audio set is a special abridgement of two best-selling business books, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit, read by Dr. Covey himself….


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Audio Books

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on July 19, 2010 in Announcements - Comments: Comments Off

We are committed to help you save money one product at a time. That is why we look for sponsor that offer great deals and great value.

We are proud to announce that we have just picked up Audible.com as an affiliate sponsor. I have listened to audio books from Audible for years. By clicking on the ad in our right column you get one free Audible book.

As a bonus we have an offer to you and as a Limited Time Offer – Get Your First 3 Months at Audible.com for $7.49/month! The Gold membership is regularly $14.95. This is a discount for $7 for the first 3 months.

Now you can listen to books you would not have time to read. Put them on you MP3 player.  listen to the books while going to and from work. Listen to the audio books while at the gym or just relaxing in the park.

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Less Than 2 Weeks

Posted By: TSN Boise on June 5, 2010 in Announcements - Comments: Comments Off

It is less than two weeks before the one year anniversary of The Shopping Nazi.

We got some great things coming!

There will be eBooks by subject matter experts, gift certificates, and much more.

For The Shopping Nazi to be more useful to you I need to hear from you.

What products and/or service would like to read about in the coming year?

The first 5 people to leave comments will get their questions answered by personal email from me.

Just put leave your questions and comments in the comment section below.

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Almost One Year

Posted By: TSN Boise on May 24, 2010 in Announcements - Comments: 1 Comment »

June is the one year mark that The Shopping Nazi has been saving people money one product at a time. To celebrate this first birthday, we are looking for people who have their own unique way of saving money.

Email me at efcussins@theshoppingnazi.com or through the Contact Us page. Put in the subject line Saving Money. I want to hear from you.

I don’t care if you have your own blog or just a housewife that stretches the family budget. I want to hear from you. Subject matter experts in mortgage, realty, health care, and auto repair are welcome to submit there money saving tips.

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Headed to Idaho’s Largest Garage Sale

Posted By: TSN Boise on May 15, 2010 in Announcements - Comments: Comments Off

No blog post today. Today is the day of Idaho’s Largest Garage Sale. This is once a year place for deal.

If you are there. Find and say hello. I want to meet you. Otherwise, catch pictures and deals next week.


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Coupons – Save Money on a Treat

Posted By: TSN Boise on April 19, 2010 in Announcements - Comments: 1 Comment »

Since we took on Coupons.com as a sponsor, we look over the those coupons, as part of our meal planning process, before we go grocery shopping. Our daughter has been bugging us for some treat. She saw a coupon for Lucky Charms, then like any child starting asking for them.

Normally we would not get the name brand cereal. We would opt to the lesser priced generic version. But she had been the good girl the last week. We felt she had deserve a treat. So we put it on the grocery list. Then print out that coupon.

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Retail Customer Experience

Posted By: TSN Boise on April 12, 2010 in Announcements - Comments: Comments Off

This week we are featuring from Trade Pub a report about the Customer experience.

Retail Customer Experience News Alert

Retail Customer Experience provides retailers with a twice-weekly email update on the news and trends about stimulating and connecting with their customers. Learn how to use the customer experience as a powerful point of differentiation that drives revenue. Stay up-to-date on retail industry news, research and more.

Get your copy today. Just click here.

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Why RECON?

Posted By: TSN Boise on April 6, 2010 in Announcements, Bargin Places, Budget, Home, Tech Stuff - Comments: Comments Off

Recon is a  word associated with the United States Marine Corps. It refer to a small force to gathers valuable intelligence. Then the intelligence is use to formulate a strategy for troop  deployment.

We here at The Shopping Nazi does not do product reviews or reviews of services. We do product RECON’s. We do these RECON’s to gather the best and most objective information. Our RECON brings in product testing, and what those who use the product have to say about that it.

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Don’t Mozy, Run!

Posted By: TSN Boise on April 5, 2010 in Announcements, Bargin Places, Computers, Tech Stuff - Comments: 1 Comment »

Online Back for Your ComputerDon’t Mozy, run to safety!

Each year I lose track of all the stories I hear about people who loose family pictures, music, video or other important information that was on their computers and cell phones. This all could be prevented by backing up that all important data.

Yes, this is a commercial. Actually more than a commercial. We have been using Mozy for year. We have proven it works. We use Mozy for backing up all our important stuff.

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