Most ladies have a hard time finding gifts for the men in their lives because of the tons of gift selections these days. If you’re one of these people, you must think first about the interest of the person you're going to buy the gift for. Be it for your father, grandpa, brother, husband, boyfriend, or son, these sites can help you narrow down your gift selection.

Best Buy (bestbuy.com)
For boys who like computer games and electronic gadgets, you can shop at Bestbuy.com, an retailer of consumer electronics. Here, you can find the latest gadgets, games, DVDs, and car accessories for men of different ages.

Eastbay (eastbay.com)
Eastbay is a recommended site to visit if the person you’re going to buy a gift for is athletic or sporty. You can find bountiful selections of sneakers, rubber shoes, elite socks, college fan gear, and a whole lot more. It also features top athletic brands such as Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Converse, New Balance, and many others.

J.Crew (jcrew.com)
If your man is a fan of quality clothing, Jcrew.com is a good site to turn to. Here you can find different stylish clothes such as sweater, polos, khakis, jeans, accessories, and other apparel that your man will surely appreciate.

Barnes & Nobles  (barnesandnobles.com)
If your father or boyfriend love to read books, barnesandnobles.com is the best site to shop at. Barnes & Nobles sells different kinds of books and NOOK Books on different genres. Another good thing about this site is that you can find a book that will best suit your budget.

With these sites mentioned, I hope you find a gift that you father, brother, or husband will like. Just make sure that you carefully think on what gift to buy to make this holiday season merrier.

With online shopping becoming prevalent this holiday season, it’s always better to watch out for online scams and frauds that can ruin your holiday shopping experience. To help you avoid online scams while shopping, here are some important tips you can consider.

Research the Company

In order to know if the company is a reputable one, research it over the internet and look if there is any history of fraud or scam in that company. You can also ask other consumers to know if a certain online store can be trusted or not. This is to ensure that you’ll be making transactions with only legitimate websites and companies.

Avoid Suspicious Website

If you  encounter a website with too-good-to-be-true offers, be wary. Most of the time, fraudulent websites use appealing offers to let customers fall into their schemes. Also, if the company has an unpleasant website layout or contains multiple pop-up windows, it may not be a reputable retailer. In order to be safe, shop only at known retailers or reputable sites.

Be Cautious With Spam Mails

If you receive emails that require you to open hyperlinks or attachments, just ignore it or don’t click it. It may be a trap into some money-grabbing scheme or other gimmicks that will ask you to give your personal information.

Don’t Give Out Your Personal Information

Be cautious of websites that require too much personal information such as your social security or driver’s license numbers. Keep in mind that legitimate retailers don’t need information like this to process your transaction and only fake websites ask for this info.

Use Your Credit Card

Whenever making transactions at online stores, use your credit card. Credit cards have extra fraud protection that can help you get your money back in case you fall into any shopping fraud or scams.

Online shopping is a great alternative if you’re avoiding the hassle of mall shopping these holidays. You just have to be extra careful in accomplishing your transactions to make your shopping experience rewarding and easy.

The holiday season is almost here and this means non-stop shopping for everyone. While it is customary to spend on holidays, you don’t have to go crazy in spending all your money. To make your holiday shopping more organized, here are some of the common holiday mistakes you should take note of.

Breaking Your Budget

Although the holiday season is the time for shopping, parties, and gift-giving, you don’t have to overspend. You still have to set your budget and determine how much you are willing to spend on gifts, decorations, and parties. Always make a list and stick to it.

Forgetting to Shop Around

When shopping during the holidays, don’t immediately buy the first thing that catches your attention. Look in at least two to three stores and compare their prices. You can also comparison shop over the internet to have an idea on how much a certain item may cost you. And if you want to save more money, you can always shop on Black Friday sales.

Buying To Impress

Pleasing your family and friends does not mean buying extravagant gifts. Buying expensive gifts can surely make someone happy, but it would cost you too much and would break your budget. Instead, think of creative or personal gifts that are affordable yet matches the interests and personalities of your recipients.

Using Your Credit Card For Everything

If you use your credit card to pay for everything, it may take you longer to pay all your debts. As much as possible, use cash or your debit card to purchase gifts and other things. This will not only help you avoid impulse buying but also help you save more money.

Shopping At The Last Minute

One of the biggest mistakes people commit during the holidays is buying presents at the last minute. If you find yourself in this scenario, just postpone your holiday shopping a little bit longer. This will  help you to think for the right gift for your loved one and not make rash decisions which may result into the worst gift selection.

When you shop for the holiday season, follow these simple guidelines to avoid spending much. These tips will help you save more money which could also be a nice present you could give yourself.

Extracurricular learning helps your brain stay active, polish a hobby, and pick a new trade or pastime. Even if you’re working or a stay-at-home mom, you can always find something new to learn without paying a lot. To keep you updated with the available classes you can take for additional learning while saving, check out the list I made below.

Educational/Class Deals

Top#1: Revere Glass School – Berkeley

Deal: Four-Hour Intro to Glass-Blowing Class ($220 Value)

Rating: 5 stars; 64 Yelp reviews

Price: $99

Savings: $121 or 55%

Available in three levels:

Level 1: Solid Glass

Level 2: Blown Glass

Level 3: Advanced Course

Top#2: SF Mixology – Multiple Locations

Deal: Intro Mixology Cocktail-Making Class for 1 or 10, or Spirits Evolution Class

Rating: 5 stars; 28 Yelp reviews

Price: $69

Savings: $130 or 65%

Options:

2 hours for Spirits Evolution class ($69)

2 hours for Introduction to the Art of Mixology class ($69)

Other option: Private class for Introduction to the Art of Mixology for $499 (Original: Up to $1,990).

Top#3: U.S. Training Group – South San Francisco

Deal: Basic Pistol or Basic Rifle Introductory Course or Intermediate Shotgun Course (Up to 64% Off)

Rating: 5 stars; 8 Yelp reviews

Price: $75 and $120

Savings: $130 or 65%

Options:

Basic pistol or rifle introductory course ($75)

Intermediate shotgun course ($120)

Learning something new can improve your skills and widen your knowledge. For more choices on continuous education, visit your local universities and colleges. You can also apply for courses available online.

Most diabetics live in such a way that they sometimes have to deprive themselves of the food they want. However, most of the myths surrounding diabetics and sweets have been debunked. There are alternatives that exist that do not put your frail condition in jeopardy. There are sweeteners safe for diabetics such as sugar substitutes or artificial sugars. Also, there are sweet foods that are low in calories and fats.

Affordable Sweets Alternatives
Here are some sweet alternatives for the diabetic that you can easily purchase.

Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt
 
Tutti Frutti®. They offer TF Tart, a plain tart flavor frozen yogurt you can get for only $.35.

Yogurt Express. This store offers different N.S.A frozen yogurt like N.S.A. Cake Mix, N.S.A. Chocolate Mint, N.S.A. Andes Mint and others for only 29¢/ounce.

Yogurtland. They have a line of No Sugar Added yogurt flavors such as Chocolate Twilight, Acai Bowl, and Mochachino for only $.30.

Sugar-Free Vanilla Wafers

 

Voortman Wafer Cookies Sugar Free Vanilla. Get this great treat from Voortman for only $7.95/9 oz. This wafer contains only 80 calories per serving.

Murray Sugar Free® Vanilla Wafers. Sweetened with Splenda, contains 130 calories per serving. You can get it from Walmart for only $2.36/5.5 oz.

Nilla - Wafers - Reduced Fat. This wafer contains only 120 calories. Get this 11-ounce boxes (pack of 12) from Amazon for only $51.06.

Checking the nutritional facts of the food you want to eat will help you gauge how it will affect your body’s glucose level. Other sweet alternatives you can eat are sugar-free gelatin and low-calorie ice cream. Finally, always remember to check the label before you purchase.