Talk about shoes with any lady/girl, and they will say that they don’t have enough shoes to wear, even if they’re having a separate pair of shoes that they would change every day for the next month. Why are they almost always crazy while purchasing those shoes, even when they have those in excess? Why are they willing to pay anything for a pair of shoes even if they buy them online from reputed stores like Overstock with discount or even without any offers or deal?

The other day I was shopping with my girlfriend. She forced me to come with her to a shoe shop (does that rhyme?), and there she purchased the most cheapest shoe that was available to them. But once we left that shop, instead of complimenting the shoes that she purchased, she was talking about the design, and the material of the bag that she got with the shoe. I thought I had lost my sanity at that moment, because I don’t remember what happened next.

But according to a recent research, Cosmopolitan says that it is because they are always wired to have a lust for shoes, no matter how hard the situation is for them, they will always purchase those new pair of shoes just to make sure that they are look the best of all.

Compare that to guys, we never feel so excited about purchasing shoes. Any time we need those new pairs, we just go to the showroom, and purchase it. It’s no big deal for us, and most of the time, we even forget to mention that we’ve purchased a new pair of shoes. Many women reading this, will say that we are crazy about purchasing gadgets. I do agree with them on that, but to a certain extent.

The branding expert of the Fortune 100 companies, Martin Lindstrom says that there is an increase in the levels of dopamine when women try those new pair of shoes. The dopamine is considered as a feel-good chemical in our brain that also increases when we do drugs. Perhaps, I guess purchasing shoes are also an addiction, just like drugs.

Moreover, there are studies that suggest that women love those 5 inch heels, because we, as humans, are wired to believe that the height is associated with more power. And that is the reason why women feel that they have a higher status when they wear those high heels.

These heels also have historical significance, because in the previous centuries, only the wealthy people wore high heels, while other people just wore normal shoes to carry out their manual labor work. Helen Fisher, who is a professor of anthropology, says that this kind of mindset is still present in our brains, even though we might not think of it consciously.

When asked about it from a lady, they said that it is because shoes are an important part of our life. The shoes have the ability to change the look of our entire outfit, and nobody’s talking about those kick-ass flip-flops when you’re wearing the shoes that gets the guys praying. She said that shoes are connected to the ideas we get about travel, and our agility.

The way we stand, the way we walk, and the way we feel are all influenced by the type of shoes we wear. When wearing high heels, they feel taller, powerful, sexier, and capable of anything.

To be very honest, I guess they are true to some extent, because shoes really are an important part of our lives. I mean, how many times do we get out of our houses without wearing shoes? Yes, never. It means that these shoes protect us from the bad weather, burning roads, and other things.

Be it your living room, kids room, kitchen or outdoors, we are all looking for new ways to transform our homes into a beautiful living space. The good news is that we have come up with 6 easy steps to add style to your home without breaking the bank.

• Declutter

Whenever you decide to decorate any space in your home, the first thing that you need to do is to declutter your home. There are three basic things that need to be taken into consideration

1. Do you really need these items?
2. Can you still use it?
3. Is it time to let go of them?

If you haven’t made use of these items in the last 6 months, it’s time to let go. If it is bigger pieces such as a bed or sofa its best to hold on to them as these can be your basis for your decorating and this is where you truly get to define your style.

• Add a little bit of color

The next step would be to add a bit of color by using paint. Pay attention to your walls and ceilings and choose colors that define your style. Also, if you have some old cupboards that can use a bit of paint, go for it. A bit of paint can really brighten up a room or make a piece of old furniture come to life. Also, if you used correctly, paint can make ceilings look higher, create a modern look or even make a place seem cozier. This is by far the easiest and cheapest method to decorate any living space without spending huge amounts of money.

• Lighting can make or break a room

When decorating your home on a budget, make sure that you keep in mind that there are two basic sources of lighting in a room, apart from the natural light that enters through the window.

• The first are spot lights such as scones, lamps and chandeliers;
• The second are ceiling lights such as globes or recessed lights.

Make sure that the type of lighting that you choose are functional and that it creates the atmosphere that you have in mind.

• Storage, storage and more storage

If you have a small space, storage is essential. You have two options here. You can either build up or build under. For a more dramatic effect, opt for tall bookshelves. This can be used not only to store books, but other items as well. If you cannot build up, use the space underneath your bed to store those items that you would prefer to keep out of sight.

• Accessorize

Once all your main pieces are in place, it’s time to accessorize your space. This is the easy and fun part. You can add anything that defines your personal style. Accessorize using small pieces- a simple lamp, a beautiful rug, different pillows, vases with flowers, wall art, picture frames with your favorite photos, greenery, basically anything that makes your house a home.

• Don’t overlook the internet

You will find that there are many great deals online on sites like eBay. However, if you are looking for good quality products, without having to break the bank to add to your décor style, then you can take a look at several different websites such www.couponsleap.com which offer consumers Overstock Coupons on several different products. Who knows? You might just find yourself some valuable items that you can use to decorate your home at a fraction of the price.

There really is no reason why you cannot decorate your home. With these six, simple ideas you will have a living space you’ll love without spending a fortune. Enjoy your new room. In fact, have a party and invite a few good friends to show off your new living space. You can afford it, with all that money you have saved!

Most people search the store flyers for cheap mattresses. And that’s the reason why they almost always end up having a mattress that doesn’t let them sleep peacefully. And they end up regretting their decision.

When a lot of people are looking in the store flyers, that’s the time when you should look somewhere else to end up with an awesome deal that will give you years of awesome sleep.

So, here are the 5 tips and tricks that should save you a ton of money when you’re purchasing your next mattress. Here we go:

Buy from the Manufacturer

There is a reason why you hear very few people saying that they got the best deal on their mattress, that’s because they don’t see all the options they have.

Search through your local business directories and see if there are any mattress manufacturers nearby. It will still be affordable if you have to drive a couple of minutes or an hour to reach that manufacturer. Because even after all the gas cost too you will have spent lesser.

Most manufacturers will be ready to sell you their mattresses at a lower price. Most of their mattresses are rejected by the retailers simply because of small defects like visible stitching, mismatched colors, or small stains. And you can purchase these mattresses at a very low rate.

Alternatively, if you live near North Caroline furniture corridor near the High Point Hickory, you can easily save up to 70 percent off the sticker price by shopping there. This area is the home to the country’s top 5 largest mattress manufacturers, and the best part, they all have factory outlets in the area where they offer cheap mattresses.

Wholesale Stores

There are wholesale stores that offer memberships that cost around $45 to $60 for 12 months. BJ’s and Costco offer those kinds of memberships.

But the best part about these wholesalers or bulk stores, is that once you have that membership and you walk into their store and get a brand name mattress along with a box spring set for a fraction of a cost, you will already be saving hundreds of dollars on that.

So, all you have to do, is keep paying anywhere between $45 to $60 per month for 12 months because you’ve just scored a bargain.

Overstock Deals

This is one of the best ways to find the best mattress. Overstock.com is a website where there are surplus products, and mattresses are one of them. Consider them as a wholesaler who picks up a lot of products in bulk directly from the manufacturers and sells them directly to the consumers for cheap prices, thus cutting out the middle man.

You will literally be blown away by the prices that they offer. For instance, I recently searched for a mattress on this website and it a well known brand name mattress showed up at more than 50 percent off the actual retail price that was suggested by the manufacturer.

So, if you want to get a bargain, without actually having to bargain, Overstock.com is the place to go.

Also, if you still want the prices to go lower and see what you can get out of it, the best thing to do, is search for Overstock coupons to further lower the price of their products. This is the only best way to score a mattress at a fraction of the actual cost.

Mismatched Sets and Returns

You might have not noticed, but most retailers have a small section where they have clearance sales and sell products at a deep discount. You can find mattresses there at a bargain. There is one thing though. These mattresses have either been returned by the customers within 30 days of their trial period, they have small defects because of which the buyer returned, or they simply have been separated from their matching box spring.

So, if you don’t care about the box spring mattress, you can easily save hundreds of dollars by purchasing one from these sections of the retailers. All you have to do, is ask the sales person if you can browse the clearance items.

You should still make sure that you thoroughly inspect the mattress before making the final payment. You don’t want any surprises when you get home.

Lastly, make it a rule that you should never shop on the weekends.

This is because most people only get time during weekends to purchase things. And why would you try to negotiate with a sales person during a busy day when you can do the same when the sales are slow? Also, remember that most of these sales persons are paid based on commissions, so you will easily have a better chance of scoring a deal on weekdays than weekends.