Same product, different price at different stores. I am confused.

2023-05-05T17:40:12+00:001 May 2023|Categories: Smart shopper|

I was convinced that only brick and mortar stores sold identical products at different prices. I am even more perplexed when I see identical products sold at different prices at different online stores. How do I know whether I am getting the best deal? Why do retailers offer the same products for different prices? Let me share with you what I learned.

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Companies recycling spent coffee grounds: a new way to blossom & thrive

2023-05-05T17:40:18+00:0023 April 2023|Categories: Smart shopper|

Imagine this: companies recycle coffee grounds for brand new products. They transform spent coffee grounds to manufacture creams, scrubs, functional foods, and even cups, furniture & accessories and lighting. Why do they do this? [...]

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Ultimate guide: smart coffee makers and coffee makers compatible with smart plugs (Alexa, Google Home, TP Link)

2023-05-05T17:40:50+00:0016 February 2023|Categories: Smart shopper|

A smart coffee maker is no longer a vision of the future. Smart coffee makers are the reality of the present. There are 3 types of coffee makers that can make your coffee brewing [...]

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Definitive Guide: 6 must-haves to survive an imminent Coronavirus lockdown. Do you have them? [update 3/30/2020]

2020-03-30T21:57:54+00:0030 March 2020|Categories: Smart shopper|

To date, Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused massive upset around the world. With millions of people in quarantines, here are 6 important must-haves for a Coronavirus lockdown. We first posted the article on March 11. [...]

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An unexpected lesson: what did Coronavirus teach me about coffee?

2020-03-17T15:32:39+00:0017 March 2020|Categories: Smart shopper|

To date, the Coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) has claimed lives of over 7,000 individuals. This contagious disease has affected at least 180,000 people around the world. With the infectiousness of Coronavirus, we changed our daily habits. [...]

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Coronavirus shuts down factories in China. Amazon’s Prime Day canceled this year?

2020-03-01T23:39:25+00:001 March 2020|Categories: Smart shopper|

The latest news on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) development report that 70% of China's manufacturing industry is shut down. This contradicts official governmental statement that 80% of state-owned companies resumed work. Satellite images from NASA [...]

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Health and safety requirements for small kitchen appliances: is my coffee maker safe to use?

2019-12-12T00:56:59+00:0012 December 2019|Categories: Smart shopper|

In the US, kitchen appliances do not have a legal obligation to meet health or safety requirements. Therefore, how can we make sure that an appliance such as coffee maker is safe to use? [...]

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