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Couponing for Tornado Relief

By iGoBOGODealPro(view all posts by iGoBOGO)
at 9:58AM Sunday May 1, 2011
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The families affected by the recent storms have lost everything. They don't have basic necessities that we often take for granted like Toothbrushes, soap, and other things.  I know that many of you have expressed interest in sharing your stockpiles and purchasing these items to help them with rebuilding their lives. When you're doing your [...] Read More »

Home Remedies for Mosquitoes

By TheConsumerQueenDealPro(view all posts by TheConsumerQueen)
at 9:57AM Saturday April 30, 2011
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Summer is almost here and I have already started seeing those pesky mosquitoes flying around.There is nothing worse than sending your kids out to play and having them run back in with little red bumps all over them and scratching like crazy.Well we have a few unusual things for you to try that might help keep those [...] Read More »

Lessons Learned: Retirement Funds, Am I on the Right Track?

By HelpMyBudgetDealPro(view all posts by HelpMyBudget)
at 10:53AM Friday April 29, 2011
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This post is from my other half, Greg. He's very much into investments and financial goals, which are weaknesses of mine. I'm not getting any younger. I have hairs popping up in places I don't want to find them and to add insult to injury they're gray. Music that sounds cool and modern to me... Read More »

Resist the ATM! Here's how.

By DonnaFreedmanDealPro(view all posts by DonnaFreedman)
at 6:59AM Friday April 29, 2011
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Your ATM card is a tool, just like a credit card -- or a hammer. The powers of all three can be used for good, or they can land you (or maybe just your thumb, sometimes) in a world of hurt. Read More »

DIY: Make Your Own Hurricane Lamps

By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 10:57AM Thursday April 28, 2011
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Hurricane lamps are always so beautiful, and I've been known to drool publicly a time or two over seeing one in the store. But as soon as I see that price, I cringe and walk away. These beauties are so expensive, and I'm just way too thrifty for that. But with a little glue and [...] Read More »

Save $100 A Week

By fabandfruDealPro(view all posts by fabandfru)
at 6:55AM Thursday April 28, 2011
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Feel like you can't save $5 a week - much less $100? By really looking at how you spend your money, and making some small - yet relatively painless - changes, you too can pocket hundreds a month in savings! Read More »

Homemaking Burn Out

By MerissaADealPro(view all posts by MerissaA)
at 9:57AM Wednesday April 27, 2011
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Over the last couple weeks I've been feeling tired. Tired of constantly picking up laundry, meal planning, making every little thing from scratch. I know what you are thinking, well I should just take a week, buy a few more convenience foods and relax. Unfortunately with my allergies it's not really an option. So I sat for [...] Read More »

Video: How I Organize My Coupons

By mylitterDealPro(view all posts by mylitter)
at 6:54AM Wednesday April 27, 2011
under DealPro Tips

This is a video about how I organize my coupons. I use the binder method. Meaning… I organize them in a zippered binder. This is the one that I use HERE. I use baseball card holders that I "borrowed" from my son. They were his Pokeman card holders but he got too old for those [...] Read More »

Inexpensive, but incredibly fun, Table Centerpieces

By Jen-beautyandbedlamDealPro(view all posts by Jen-beautyandbedlam)
at 10:59AM Tuesday April 26, 2011
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For two years now, my sweet friend, Kimba, has inspired me with her unique ideas using wheat grass (or cat grass). And for two years, I have said, " I must do it," and then time slipped away and I didn't act on it. (Please tell me you can relate?) Well, this year I finally [...] Read More »

Un-Extreme Couponing: Are Coupons Just for Junk Food?

By CuckooForCouponDeals(view all posts by CuckooForCouponDeals)
at 7:56AM Tuesday April 26, 2011
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Let's break couponing down to be fun and easy, not extreme and time-consuming! Question from reader Jackie: I'm new to couponing and am having a hard time seeing the savings. Most of the things I see coupons for are for things I don't use. I cook from scratch a lot and there seem to be a lot [...] Read More »

Rolling Extra Care Bucks: My "Extreme Reality" CVS Haul

By TheConsumerQueenDealPro(view all posts by TheConsumerQueen)
at 11:53AM Monday April 25, 2011
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Many of you have asked about how to "roll" Extra Care Bucks  at CVS.   I'd like to share my CVS  "reality"  haul from yesterday to show you how easy it is to it! For newbies, here's a little backgound info:  Extra Care Bucks (ECB) [...] Read More »

This isn't your grandparents' recession.

By DonnaFreedmanDealPro(view all posts by DonnaFreedman)
at 8:59AM Monday April 25, 2011
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When the going gets tough, it's tempting to invoke our grandparents and their tribulations during the Great Depression. But some of their advice wouldn't help us. Read More »