By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 3:30PM Tuesday June 18, 2013
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GiveawaysStaff
July 4th is a great day for celebrating our Nation's independence, honoring those that have sacrificed so much, and also a day to enjoy spending with friends and loved ones. And what better way to celebrate ahead of time than with a Twitter party? We'll talk frugal July 4th tips, ideas, recipes and fun at the same time! Plus we're giving away some sweet prizes, too!
We'll be chatting it up on Tuesday evening, June 25, 2013 at 6pm PT/9pm ET in the #July4Savings hash tag on Twitter.
Hosts: @cleverlysimple @survivingstores @sistersshopping @frugalissafinds @savings @savingsclasses @valpakcoupons
RSVP: Put the link to your Twitter handle below in order to RSVP.
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 9:21AM Tuesday June 18, 2013
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Stuff We Like
I know as well as anyone how challenging it can be to exercise
regularly, eat less, and lose weight.
Obviously there are lots of apps designed to help you meet
those challenges, including such well-known favorites as Lose It,
MyFitnessPal, and RunKeeper. I've found the last two in particular
to be indispensable as part of my regimen.
That said, developers are always looking for new ways to
(sorry) app-etize fitness and weight loss, everything from saving
you time to rewarding you for your efforts. Here's a look at three
of the latest apps that can help you health yourself.
7 Minute Workout
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By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 9:00AM Monday June 17, 2013
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Money Saving Tips
While some would argue that magazines are on the way out because of the plethora of information available on the internet these days, I'm still a huge fan of them. I love getting my subscriptions in the mail and flipping through the content.
But if you look at the shelf price of a lot of magazines, you're thinking that it's not frugal at all to have a magazine subscription, right?. Think again! Here are a couple of tips that can help you save money on magazine subscriptions.
1. Look for freebies! Free magazine subscriptions are available quite frequently at sites like ValueMags.com and RewardsGold.com.
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By AleaMilhamDealPro(view all posts by AleaMilham)
at 7:37AM Monday June 17, 2013
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DealPro Tips
Do you light the grill just to barbecue a pound or two of meat?
While that may be all the meat you require for dinner, you could
maximize the use of your grill to save you time and money.
Once you have taken the time to heat your grill, you might as
well use it to its fullest to cook meat, vegetables, and even
desserts to use throughout the week.
1. Batch Grill. Look at your menu for the week.
How much of the meat on your meal plan can you barbecue in advance?
It takes the same amount of time to cook 5 pounds of chicken as it
does to cook one pound of chicken. You can save time on busy week
nights by batch
grilling meat on the weekend to use in recipes through out the
week. If you can't use that much meat in a week, package it up in
useable portions and freeze it.
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By FreeHotSamplesGuest Blogger(view all posts by FreeHotSamples)
at 6:00AM Saturday June 15, 2013
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Freebies
To help kick off the first day off summer, Tropical Smoothie
Cafe is giving everyone who wears flip flops into their locations a
free smoothie on the 21st. It's my preferred footwear, but
unfortunately, I don't have a location near me.
This week, there are a couple more Father's Day freebies. Get dad
(or yourself) a free Redbox rental and a free meal at Spaghetti
Warehouse. You can also get a free full size flat bread at Chili's
(this offer is for everyone, not just dad).
Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic is next weekend, the kids can make a
Monster's University Trunk that's adorable! The class and supplies
are both free!
Freebie #1- Sheba Cat Food - Offer from
Walmart, fill in the form to get yours.
By Cheryl.LockGuest Blogger(view all posts by Cheryl.Lock)
at 8:00AM Friday June 14, 2013
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Personal Finance
It's almost the middle of June ... do you know where your money is?
We are now officially (almost) halfway through 2013. Crazy, we know. About halfway through a new year is a good time to take a second to take stock of what's happening with your finances. Are you on track to meet all of those money goals you set for yourself back when 2013 was fresh and exciting?
The following five benchmarks should give you a good idea of where you stand, financially, right now. Consider putting these on your check-in list today:
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By lorifelixDealPro(view all posts by lorifelix)
at 5:30AM Friday June 14, 2013
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Holidays
Looking for inexpensive and meaningful ways to celebrate Father's Day? I recommend keeping it simple and making a memory. Be sure and preserve your memories with an inexpensive keepsake such as a photo keychain, coffee mug, mouse pad, or framed photo for Dad.
Vistaprint or
Shutterfly are two inexpensive sources for these gifts. I have used both before, and have been very happy with their quality prints and quick turnaround for a low price.
Here are a few suggestions. I welcome your ideas!
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 9:10AM Thursday June 13, 2013
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Stuff We Like
You know your prized DVD of "The Shawshank Redemption"? Wouldn't it
be cool if you could watch that movie on your phone, tablet, or
laptop? How about your Roku box or game console?
Last I checked, my iPad doesn't have a DVD player. However,
thanks to
a new service from Vudu, I can convert many of the
DVDs in my library to digital, cloud-accessible movies available
for streaming or downloading just about anywhere. And the first
conversion is free!
Vudu's Disc-to-Digital service originally required you to take
your movies to your nearest Walmart, but the new In-Home option
saves you the trip.
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By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 9:00AM Wednesday June 12, 2013
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Money Saving Tips
Dad's rock, and we think they're pretty cool. So what do you do for your cool Dad this Father's Day? Are you really going to get him that tie? Unless he's a "tie junkie," chances are you should find something a little bit more fun for him this Father's Day.
So while you should definitely be sure to
grab some free Caribou Coffee with this coupon, you should also plan a nice gift for Dad this Father's Day.
The DealPros have some great gift ideas and tips for making this a fun yet inexpensive Father's Day. Check it...
1. Melissa from Bargain Shopper Mom has a
great printable for bottle ties that are sure to be a fun craft with the kids.
2. Mary from A Mission to Save says that
Michaels Craft stores will have a craft event for the kids this weekend. For only $2 the kids can make an awesome craft for Dad!
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By SavingsMommie(view all posts by SavingsMommie)
at 6:00AM Wednesday June 12, 2013
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This Week In DealsStaff
This week is definitely a busy week on all accounts. Not only is school out and it's all about entertaining the kiddos, Father's Day is this Sunday (
not to mention all the birthday and graduation parties this weekend).
If you haven't had the chance to buy your dad, your birthday girl/boy or graduate a present, we have some incredible deals for you to take advantage of. Here are this week's top 5 (+1) offers:
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 1:00PM Tuesday June 11, 2013
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Holidays
Bad news, procrastinators: You've just about run out of time
to shop for the ultimate Father's Day gift.
Good news, procrastinators: I'm one of you. And as a result,
I've learned a few tricks of the last-minute-gift trade. If you
still need a killer present for dear old Dad, I've rounded up
several great items that don't require a trip to the store or even
a visit from the UPS man. And as an added bonus, they're all
reasonably priced.
1. LoJack for Laptops subscription
Dad's a practical guy, so he's sure to appreciate an insurance
policy for one of his most prized possessions.
LoJack
for Laptops is designed to help recover a stolen laptop.
By SavingsMommie(view all posts by SavingsMommie)
at 10:00AM Tuesday June 11, 2013
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Money Saving Tips
Recently, Jen & Sia of
Thrifty Northwest Mom did a savings makeover with Seattle mom Terumi Pong of
An Emerald City Life as part of the #HelpMeSave campaign. The goal was to offer Terumi tips on how to save on travel and everyday purchases on her next family summer vacation to Vancouver.
Since Terumi was already familiar with the Vancouver area (
having insight into local cheap spots, etc., will save you money), Jen & Sia offered 5 tips for saving on the family's next summer vacation:
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