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32. One of the biggest mistakes made during eye exams ~ The one obstinate rule I have about eye dilations
31. 5 reasons to avoid joining Robinhood ~ Finding a mobile-friendly app for IRAs and stocks doesn't outrank human customer service
30. Amazon Associates versus Impact Marketing: Which is better? ~ From Medium to Substack: Choosing between allowing ads versus focusing on subscriptions
29. Fable pulled mushrooms are the plant-based meal you didn't know you needed ~ Why food pantry bins are so significant for curious shoppers and food waste advocates
28. Embracing ‘island brain’ in Hawaii ~ How paddleboard yoga helped ease my mind from a family member’s death
27. Memories of Lahaina Hawaii and steam locomotives ~ The Sugar Cane Train was my intro to Lahaina in Maui
26. 5 items women should buy to feel safer ~ The main reason I turned down buying one condo
25. The most important purchase I made in Hawaii: Island Crew insulated lunch bag ~ After nine days of living like a camping Girl Scout, Island Crew won me over
24. Working, round trips and business road trips: Top 10 best laptop sleeves ~ The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
23. From Michael Jordan to Nelly, Erin O. Patton is no stranger to marketing ~ Sports marketing professor and author speaks on hip-hop marketing and catering to an African-American target audience
22. Top 10 of the best laptop stands ~ The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
21. 9 of the best travel alarm clocks ~ Window Shopping listicles: The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
20. 8 of the best oil burners for an aromatic home ~ Window Shopping listicles: The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
19. 10 best car seat cushions for long drives ~ Window Shopping listicles: The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
18. 10 things I wish I bought before my first day in the dorms ~ The everyday things college freshmen, including car owners, will need to make campus living easier
17. Walmart Health: When one door closes, another one at Humana opens ~ Why do Walmart health-centric businesses keep closing?
16. Biden bans Kaspersky, the one antivirus software I could trust ~ From TikTok to Kaspersky, voters like me have far bigger topics we need the president to handle
31. 5 reasons to avoid joining Robinhood ~ Finding a mobile-friendly app for IRAs and stocks doesn't outrank human customer service
30. Amazon Associates versus Impact Marketing: Which is better? ~ From Medium to Substack: Choosing between allowing ads versus focusing on subscriptions
29. Fable pulled mushrooms are the plant-based meal you didn't know you needed ~ Why food pantry bins are so significant for curious shoppers and food waste advocates
28. Embracing ‘island brain’ in Hawaii ~ How paddleboard yoga helped ease my mind from a family member’s death
27. Memories of Lahaina Hawaii and steam locomotives ~ The Sugar Cane Train was my intro to Lahaina in Maui
26. 5 items women should buy to feel safer ~ The main reason I turned down buying one condo
25. The most important purchase I made in Hawaii: Island Crew insulated lunch bag ~ After nine days of living like a camping Girl Scout, Island Crew won me over
24. Working, round trips and business road trips: Top 10 best laptop sleeves ~ The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
23. From Michael Jordan to Nelly, Erin O. Patton is no stranger to marketing ~ Sports marketing professor and author speaks on hip-hop marketing and catering to an African-American target audience
22. Top 10 of the best laptop stands ~ The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
21. 9 of the best travel alarm clocks ~ Window Shopping listicles: The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
20. 8 of the best oil burners for an aromatic home ~ Window Shopping listicles: The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
19. 10 best car seat cushions for long drives ~ Window Shopping listicles: The shopping trip you didn't know you needed to take
18. 10 things I wish I bought before my first day in the dorms ~ The everyday things college freshmen, including car owners, will need to make campus living easier
17. Walmart Health: When one door closes, another one at Humana opens ~ Why do Walmart health-centric businesses keep closing?
16. Biden bans Kaspersky, the one antivirus software I could trust ~ From TikTok to Kaspersky, voters like me have far bigger topics we need the president to handle
15. Are outdoor malls better than windowless, indoor malls? ~ The reason Musiq Soulchild always makes me think of shopping
14. Window Shopping online discount deals ~ From home offices and investing to pet supply discount shopping
13. $510 later, I wish I hadn't ignored signing up for HP Instant Ink ~ Environmentalism is the other perk of signing up for Hewlett Packard's monthly ink program
12. Before you apply to Working Solutions, know what's missing in the contract ~ One of seven concerns: 54 hours of Turbo Tax training for a $100 stipend is only $0.03 per minute
11. charity: water brings clean water to developing countries ~ Imagine having water you can't bathe in or drink
10. Michael B. Jordan said sea moss drinks were his 'obsession,' so I tried it ~ For people with high blood pressure, Moss beverages may be a good option
9. HP DeskJet 2700 All-In-One Printer is making me humor getting a printer subscription ~ When your ink costs more than your printer
8. 5 reasons why lavender should be in your skincare and self-care routine ~ From hair growth to less headaches, this essential oil goes a long way
7. 3 tips for a spa day from home ~ Lavender: The sole supply you need to relax
6. Benefits and beauty inside of dark chocolate ~ Enjoying a sweet chocolate treat without the dairy
5. Cheap travel: 12 things to do in Washington D.C. for $10 or less ~ White House visit or not, there's plenty to enjoy on the East Coast
4. Cheap travel: 10 things to do in Maui, Hawaii for $5 or less ~ Island travel doesn't have to be expensive if you skip the popular tourist spots
3. Vegan and vegetarian options are easy to find in Maui, Hawaii ~ Scoping out animal-friendly food options on the island
2. Menthol cigarette ban: What's the effect on retailers who sell tobacco products? ~ Even after the menthol ban was enforced in California and Massachusetts, the Biden White House is still undecided on enforcing the menthol ban nationwide.
1. What's up with poke bowls, and why are they at Walmart? ~ Poke bowls popping up from Hawaii to Texas to California and Utah
14. Window Shopping online discount deals ~ From home offices and investing to pet supply discount shopping
13. $510 later, I wish I hadn't ignored signing up for HP Instant Ink ~ Environmentalism is the other perk of signing up for Hewlett Packard's monthly ink program
12. Before you apply to Working Solutions, know what's missing in the contract ~ One of seven concerns: 54 hours of Turbo Tax training for a $100 stipend is only $0.03 per minute
11. charity: water brings clean water to developing countries ~ Imagine having water you can't bathe in or drink
10. Michael B. Jordan said sea moss drinks were his 'obsession,' so I tried it ~ For people with high blood pressure, Moss beverages may be a good option
9. HP DeskJet 2700 All-In-One Printer is making me humor getting a printer subscription ~ When your ink costs more than your printer
8. 5 reasons why lavender should be in your skincare and self-care routine ~ From hair growth to less headaches, this essential oil goes a long way
7. 3 tips for a spa day from home ~ Lavender: The sole supply you need to relax
6. Benefits and beauty inside of dark chocolate ~ Enjoying a sweet chocolate treat without the dairy
5. Cheap travel: 12 things to do in Washington D.C. for $10 or less ~ White House visit or not, there's plenty to enjoy on the East Coast
4. Cheap travel: 10 things to do in Maui, Hawaii for $5 or less ~ Island travel doesn't have to be expensive if you skip the popular tourist spots
3. Vegan and vegetarian options are easy to find in Maui, Hawaii ~ Scoping out animal-friendly food options on the island
2. Menthol cigarette ban: What's the effect on retailers who sell tobacco products? ~ Even after the menthol ban was enforced in California and Massachusetts, the Biden White House is still undecided on enforcing the menthol ban nationwide.
1. What's up with poke bowls, and why are they at Walmart? ~ Poke bowls popping up from Hawaii to Texas to California and Utah