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Clothes Computers Gifts Groceries Shoes Shopping Vehicles For a wide selection of products: ____ Click here: amazon.com CLOTHES Also see: DRY CLEANING Buying clothes: ____ Consider: - Flammability - Washability - Wrinkles - Durability - Affect on environment - Was it made in a country with poor human rights and/or environmental records - Color (dark colors are warmer, light colors are cooler)  Back to Top GIFTS GIVING GIFTS: Before buying gift: ____ Determine if recipient has indicated preferences, e.g., through a registry at stores, with family or friends ____ Avoid buying a gift if it might: - Make the recipient feel too much in debt to you - Make others giving gifts feel their gifts are inadequate - Make others not receiving gifts (e.g., a sibling) feel left out For gift ideas: ____ Click here: Amazon.com Gift Ideas When giving: ____ Give the recipient the option of exchanging the gift, e.g., for a different size RECEIVING GIFTS: Before receiving gifts: ____ Tell those who are planning to give you gifts to not spend too much When opening: ____ Write down who gift is from and a description of the gift After receiving: ____ Send or give a thank you note ____ Try to use the gift when the giver is around  Back to Top GROCERIES Also see: FOOD, NUTRITION, SHOPPING BEFORE SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES: ____ Plan to return home right after buying groceries - so you can get cold foods (especially eggs) into the refridgerator or freezer ____ Organize coupons ____ Eat - shopping on an empty stomach usually causes you to buy more than you intended ____ Make a list of items you need, organized by types of foods ____ Take: - List - Coupons - Bags (resuable cloth, plastic and/or paper) - Ice chest/cooler with ice in it - to put perishable items in if the store is a long ways from your home and/or you are unexpectedly delayed WHILE SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES: ____ Check the sell date on perishable items ____ Look for cheaper items above and below eye level ____ Don't assume items are cheaper just because: - They're a larger size - They're displayed separately and/or differently ____ Don't use coupons unless you're sure you'll use the item Dairy: ____ Eggs - buy pasteurized eggs - reduced risk of salmonella poisoning Fish: ____ Plan to eat within 3 days ____ Ensure display ice is fresh ____ Choose fish which is closest to the ice, e.g., on the bottom ____ For whole fish, eyes should be clear ____ Scales should be shiny and cling to skin ____ Don't buy fish which smells excessively fishy - probably not fresh ____ Don't buy fish which smells like ammonia Fruit - See Produce Meat: ____ Ensure meat is well-wrapped ____ Be wary of meat, especially poultry, which is marinated - sometimes markets marinate older meat to hide its oldness Produce: ____ Look for produce which hasn't been waxed ____ If bagged: weigh it to ensure it is close to the listed weight Strawberries: ____ Try to buy strawberries not too long before eating ____ Don't buy strawberries which aren't ripe - they won't ripen any more ____ Buy strawberries with the green leaf cap in place Vegetables - See Produce Watermelons: ____ Check that the stem (pigtail) is in place - if the stem is gone, it's probably overripe - if the stem is a dark color, it's probably ripe - if the stem is green, it's probably not ripe ____ Thump it and listen for a solid sound ____ Consider buying a seedless variety AFTER RETURNING HOME: ASAP: ____ Put milk, eggs, etc. in refridgerator right away Fruits: Also in this section: Strawberries, Watermelons ____ Don't store citrus with lettuce, brocolli, etc. - they'll cause the lettuce, etc to wilt Meat: ____ Ground beef: If the inside of the beef is brown while the outside is pink, be aware that the store is probably wrapping fresh meat around older meat - consider taking it back to the store Strawberries: ____ Try to eat them soon after buying ____ Don't rinse them or remove the green leaf cap until right before you eat or serve them ____ Keep in the refridgerator at 34-36°F Watermelons: ____ Don't put in refridgerator ____ Place in a cool, dark place Back to Top SHOES Buying: ____ Consider: - Cushioning - Low, broad heels - for better support and stability - Latex rubber soles - for better flexibility and comfort ____ Flat shoe, wide in the toe box ____ Heels no higher than 2" ____ Size - don't wear shoes that are too small for your feet - can cause bunions (e.g., swelling at big toe joint) Smelly shoes: ____ Cut off the leg portion of panty hose ____ Place plain dry kitty litter in the foot part of the panty hose ____ Place in the shoe overnight ____ Discard kitty litter Tight shoes: If leather shoes are too tight: ____ Put a plastic bag inside the shoe ____ Fill the bag with water ____ Seal the bag ____ Place the shoe in another plastic bag ____ Seal the outer bag ____ Place in freezer for approx. 24 hours Back to Top SHOPPING Also see: CONSIGNMENT, GROCERIES, INTERNET, STORES, THRIFT, VEHICLES, specific items Well before shopping: ____ Research the following about items you're considering buying: - Cost - Features available - Warranties available Before leaving to go shopping: ____ Call store(s) to ensure the item is available ____ Ensure store(s) will be open when you plan to visit While shopping: ____ Avoid having to carry a lot of purchased items with you - difficult to ward off attackers If a store does not have the item you're looking for: ____ Ask if they can recommend where you might check for the item After shopping: Before walking to your vehicle: ____ Have your vehicle keys ready While walking to your vehicle: ____ Be aware of your surroundings (look for potential attackers) BUYING ITEMS: Before buying an item: ____ Ask if the item, or a similar item, is on sale ____ Ask if the price is negotiable ____ Ask about the warranty - Is labor covered? If so, for how long? - Are parts covered? If so, for how long? ____ Ask about return policy - Time limit? ____ Avoid buying too large a quantity of an item - you may not use it all, e.g., your tastes may change ____ Avoid spending too much on a gift if it might make the recipient feel too much in debt to you and/or others giving gifts might feel their gifts are inadequate ____ Consider using credit card - if you use check or cash, less chance of getting your money back if problems (e.g., store doesn't deliver) ____ For free over-the-phone information on a wide range of consumer issues specific to your state, call United Way of America 1 (703) 836-7100 ____ Call (800) 664-4435 for a free copy of the Consumer's Resource Handbook - lists all Better Business Bureau's, Consumer Affairs offices, Attorney General offices, etc in the U.S. (published by the U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs) ____ Consumer's Information Catalog 1 (719) 948-3334 After buying an item: ____ Check for indications that the item (especially electronic items, cameras, etc.) is not new: - No warranty card(s) - Accessories not wrapped up - "X" marked on outside of box or on item - Stickers removed from box - Outer box not sealed CHILDREN: When shopping with children: If child says he/she wants something: ____ Offer to put the item on their 'wish list' Fur: ____ Don't buy real fur coats, etc. Jewelry: ____ Call The Jewelers of America 1 (800) 223-0673 for information on buying jewelry Sunscreen: ____ SPF of at least 15 ____ UVA and UVB protection ____ Waterproof (if you might be swimming) ____ Paba-free (if you're allergic to Paba) Back to Top
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