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Mother's Day is Sunday and you don't have to spend tons of money on
Mom to let her know that you care. She knows you do, and I
guarantee she's likes spending time with you more than
any gift you could get her.
I know you don't want to show up empty handed, so you can grab
a free movie and even some free food for her this Mother's Day. Mom
can get some free boneless buffalo wings, frozen yogurt, a
free appetizer and even a free breakfast. If she likes handmade
gifts, there is a free craft eBook with thirty different crafts you
can make. Kids will love the free printable coupon books that
they can give to mom, they can even break out the crayons and
color one of the coupon booklets. Mom can redeem them to
get the kids to clean their rooms, get a hug and more.
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Except for single-handedly destroying newspapers, Craigslist is the
greatest thing ever.
With it you can sell your stuff for free and find garage-sale pricing
on everything from appliances to videogames.
Using Craigslist is pretty easy - the site remains admirably free
of clutter, even after all these years - but there are tricks of the
used-goods trade that can help you have a better overall experience.
Here are three ways to improve your Craigslist life.
Practice
Safe Craigslist
You've
seen the headlines: Craigslist can be a dangerous place. That's why
it's essential to take some precautions whenever you're meeting with
a stranger to conduct business.
For
starters, keep a "paper trail" by preserving all your e-mails and/or
text messages. You never know when you might need them to resolve a
court case or even file a criminal one.
When
the time comes to meet with someone, always choose a public place. (Gizmodo
recommends a bank lobby, but I think
any spot where people congregate should be pretty safe: a coffee shop,
a library, etc.)
Are you new to my Frugal Fashionista series? Find out how I dress in designer clothes for less. Yes, for mere pennies on the dollar, my entire outfit is less than $20, and did I mention…the majority of it second hand? [...]
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These look delicious and make the perfect summer treat! What kid wouldn't enjoy assembling these? Even making the "taco shells" is fun. Just try not to eat too much cookie dough! Here's what you need to make them: 1 Package 18oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup sugar [...]
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Summer Family Travel Has your family decided to take a trip over
summer? Traveling with kids can be a huge headache, or a great
experience. Don't set yourself up for disaster by failing to prepare for
the journey.
25 Ways to Save on Amusement and Theme Park Tickets
Planning a vacation is no small task. While you may have already braced
yourself for steep ticket costs, did you know that there are discounts
available? DealPros The Thrifty Couple show you how to reduce prices on
tickets. I suggest splurging for an extra day with your saved dollars. Save On Your Next Cookout! Inviting the new neighbors and friends over for a "small get together" may not seem like a big expense, but food and drink supplies quickly add up. Learn how to cut back on the money you spend when throwing a cookout.
Chicken Bacon Pesto Pizza
Homemade in my opinion, generally tastes better than store-bought.
Pepperoni or cheese pizza can quickly grow old, and this recipe is a
grown-up version of the classic. Besides, who doesn't like pesto? I've
yet to find a person. Fried Pickles and Tangy Dipping Sauce As I mentioned last week, May is National Hamburger Month.
While burgers are sure to be a hit at your summer cook-out, I suggest
cooking up a few sides, so the burger doesn't feel lonely on it's plate.
Fried pickles are a fun treat, and this recipe adds a dipping sauce,
for a new twist.
How To Start Composting If those pickles weren't exactly to your liking, or the
leftover hamburgers have been sitting in the fridge for a few days,
don't throw 'em out! It may not be the most glamorous activity, but regardless, composting
is a great way to reduce waste and the impact we have on the
environment. Read More …
Just last week we shared with you our secret, 2-by-2 Formula we used to pay off over $100K of consumer debt in just seven years. If you're new to the 2-by-2 Formula or want a refresher, we encourage you to check out our post where we finally revealed our personal, 2-by-2 Formula that we developed [...]
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I've long been a fan of Virgin Mobile's cellular service, if not
its actual phones. The company offers no-contract plans that start
at $35 per month and include unlimited (well, unlimited with an
asterisk) data.
But its phones, well, so far they've been mostly entry-level
models. And they've run on Sprint's older, slower 3G network
(Sprint owns Virgin Mobile).
Cut a few calories from your cup o’ joe by replacing your cream and sugar with a teaspoon of cinnamon. It will give you a boost of flavor and maybe even boost your metabolism, too. Photo courtesy of Danielle Karagannis. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more [...]
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When planning a trip, travel agents may be able to coordinate your
trip a whole lot quicker than you can but many times they tack on a
fee for their services. Also, often these agents are connected to
certain hotel chains and airlines which do not afford you the same
deals some others may. The agents often will get a kick-back each
time they book with a specific chain. Try booking your
reservations--whether at hotel, car service, vehicle rental or
airline--on your own where you are afforded the opportunity of
choosing from any number of service providers. By booking your stay
yourself, you can avoid the agents fees and be afforded more
options.
Compare and Save
Today the web-savvy traveler has a host of sites which offer travel
help to those willing to search online.
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With
Easter just a few weeks behind us, it's hard not to have eggs on
the brain! Eggs are a great, inexpensive source of protein and
mostly "good" fat. They are also one of the few sources of
naturally occurring Vitamin D and help us look good by promoting
healthy hair and nails.
Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow and I think I have a pretty
good idea of what everyone will be doing!
First think about the most important thing. How are you going to
get home....safely? Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving has a free
ride program for just about every state. Scroll down their list,
find your state and city. Then visit the website for your choice to
find out what you have to do get your free ride. Don't forget
to enter the phone number in your cell so you can make the
call.
If you sign up for Chili's newsletter you can get for a free
Queso & Chips. As soon as you enter your information you
can print your coupon.
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Last week, we had two Limoges gift bags to giveaway, each filled with a mix of jewelry- including a genuine 1/2 carat diamond tennis bracelet. Since these swag bags are valued at $200 each, we expected quite a few entries. Thank you to everyone who commented on our blog post and over on our Facebook page and told us why they wanted to win.
Congratulations to Savings.com user lindilala and PinkySade who said, "I would love to win this for my mom!". I've sent you
each an email with instructions on how to claim your prize. If
for
some reason it doesn't reach you, send me an email at social@savings.com before the end of the
day on Tuesday, May 8th or another winner will be chosen.
Mother's Day is only a week away, so if you haven't spent time thinking of what to buy Mom, we'll save you the headache of flipping through websites and catalogs (kidding... do people still get catalogs in the mail?) Read More …
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