Hop and shop

🐣 Easter Sunday is just two weeks away. Now’s the perfect time to add these to your basket, I mean cart.

🔥 Bring the heat: Cozy up next to this 7-inch portable firepit (13% off) on your patio to end your night on the right note.

Don't fall for this holiday scam

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Planning to dazzle the neighbors with holiday decorations? Scammers are out to dim your festive spirit.

✈️ Board to be wild: “Airport theory” videos on TikTok dare you to show up 15 minutes before boarding. Maybe you’ll get lucky with TSA PreCheck or a delay, but odds are you’re dropping $400 on a rebook and crying at a Holiday Inn. Most clips are staged. Real advice? Two hours domestic, three for international.

⛽ Find cheaper gas: Hitting the road for the holiday weekend? Don’t get burned at the pump. The free GasBuddy app (iOS, Android) shows you the cheapest stations nearby, so you can fill up without emptying your wallet.

Relaxation goodies

🛀 You know you need ‘em.

  • Tough holidays? Roll this migraine stick ($13) on your temples, forehead and neck to tackle your headache.
  • Pair this bath pillow (20% off) with a bathtub wine holder ($14) and forget all your worries. Ahh.
  • Holiday cooking is basically a full-time job. Heel your feet with a wooden foot roller ($15).
  • A heated, vibrating gua sha stone ($55)? Say less.
  • What’s your favorite tea? Oolong? Earl Grey? Jasmine? Chamomile? This tea sampler box has ‘em all.

📱 Google unpacks Pixel 10: Today, Google unveils the Pixel 10 lineup, including Pro, Pro XL and foldable Pro Fold, plus the Pixel Watch 4 and new Pixel Buds 2A. Phones drop Aug. 28, then the Fold, Watch and Buds arrive in October, just in time for holiday shopping. On Sept. 9 (just my guess, they haven’t announced the date yet), Apple will roll out their newest and greatest.

Travel Tuesday flight deals

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There’s a new shopping holiday you have to know about. It could be your ticket great prices on flights, hotels and more. 

This year's biggest holiday gift

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Black Friday bargains are here and this season’s top tech is not gonna fit under the Christmas tree. Find out what the XXL present is in this short podcast. 

Can you trust AI for holiday shopping?

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Would you trust Santa’s list to ChatGPT? A lot of people will this year, and I’ll tell you how many in this short podcast. 

It’s not the holidays without a Hallmark movie or five … And here’s a link so you can print this list out if you want.

3 tricks to score Labor Day deals

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Get set to save like never before! Before you get into holiday shopping, I’ve got three tips that will help you score some serious savings.

Get Amazon, Target, Walmart good for cheap

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Curious about where holiday returns go? I’ll reveal where to snag them at great prices.

Tricks for expert Christmas pics

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Ready to snap holiday moments like a pro? Grab my quick tricks for merry, picture-perfect shots in no time!

Twinkly holiday lights slow Wi-Fi

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Has your connection been spotty lately? It’s not just you — seasonal decor can make your Wi-Fi slow.

Making $$$ with Walmart and Amazon returns

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Where do all the holiday returns go? To people flipping them for big profits. 

Plan your phone-free vacation

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Are you always attached to your phone? Here’s how to enjoy your holiday getaway without being connected. 

Stay away from Temu and Pinduoduo

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Holiday shopping’s heating up and everyone’s hunting for bargains. But beware — some deals aren’t as great as they look.

Make a digital holiday cookbook

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Don’t let your aunt’s sweet potato casserole recipe rot in mountains of paper. I’ve got some quick ways to digitize it. 

Gift card scams, stop porch pirates, top tech stories of 2022

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Do you tend to forget important things when you’re busy? Try this quick trick. Plus, use these simple tips to protect your packages from porch pirates during the holiday season, top tech stories of the year and holiday gift card scams to watch out for.

Don't let Alexa ruin your Christmas

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Worried about holiday snoopers finding the hidden gifts you bought for them? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a tech trick that will throw them off the trail.