By SavingsMommie(view all posts by SavingsMommie)
at 6:00AM Monday November 12, 2012
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Black Friday is only 2 weeks away and the anticipation is building. Most shoppers are waiting to see what sort of deals they can score on Black Friday and do the majority of their holiday shopping that day.
I've experienced many Black Fridays throughout the years and I still ask myself if it's worth waiting in line for and if the deals are indeed that incredible. So this year we've compiled a list of questions that shoppers may be thinking and have them answered by our
DealPros.
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By ErinChaseDealPro(view all posts by ErinChase)
at 6:30AM Friday November 9, 2012
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Thanksgiving morning can be quite the frenzy in the kitchen, and if you want to keep your stove (both
the top and the oven) from having a coronary, then having a few of your favorite side dishes and
desserts made in the days leading up to your feast can help you relax a little on the big day.
Here are our favorite Make Ahead Thanksgiving Dishes and a few tips:
Mashed Potatoes – Make your favorite "plain" mashed potatoes recipe, meaning mash the potatoes
and just add the milk and butter. Put the simple mashed potatoes in a freezer baggie and freeze them.
The morning of the feast, thaw them in a warm bowl of water and mix in whatever other ingredients
you'd like, such as caramelized onions or green onions, gruyere cheese or blue cheese, plus salt and
pepper. Reheat and serve as if you'd spent 2 hours making them that morning.
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By frugalissafindsDealPro(view all posts by frugalissafinds)
at 6:00AM Friday November 9, 2012
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(photo credit:
Sustainable Eats)
Thanksgiving is less than 2 weeks away. Have you got your menu planned? Do you know how
many people are coming to dinner? I want to help you get all that figured out and I also want to
help you stay within your budget.
Make a plan - What is on the menu? You need to figure that the turkey will be about 40 percent
of the cost of Thanksgiving dinner . I highly recommend purchasing a frozen turkey and buying
it now when it is on sale.
Don't forget you can price match at some stores like Wal-mart and
Target to save more money too. The week before Thanksgiving, do all your prep work like
making pie crusts and/or rolls and making your chicken stock. Also take a final inventory of
what you already have in your pantry, refrigerator or freezer so you don't buy more then you
need for dinner.
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 1:18PM Thursday November 8, 2012
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Holidays
For a tech guy like me, Black Friday is kind of a big deal.
It's the day when stores slash prices on everything from laptops
and tablets to TVs and Blu-ray players. Be still, my cheapskate
heart.
Of course, the secret to Black Friday success is knowledge.
The more you know, the better your chances of scoring the absolute
best deals--and avoiding the deals that aren't as good as they may
seem.
With that in mind, I've put together three things you should
know about Black Friday:
1.
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By Cheryl.LockGuest Blogger(view all posts by Cheryl.Lock)
at 6:30AM Thursday November 8, 2012
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Holidays
With Halloween behind us, most people have moved on to planning for
the next big holiday to hit us—Thanksgiving.
Although, let's be honest, for savvy shoppers it's the day
after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, that really brings the
thrills. With its promise of super savings and credit card friendly
deals, Black Friday is a budget shopper's dream.
Still, no matter how many times you've been through it before,
there's always something new to learn to get the most savings out
of the day. "People are shopping on Black Friday for multiple
items, typically, and it's easy to get caught up in the frenzy of
getting
all the deals," says Andrea Deckard, author of
SavingLifestyle.com.
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By SavingsMommie(view all posts by SavingsMommie)
at 6:30AM Wednesday November 7, 2012
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Holidays
The countdown to the holidays have begun! What does this mean to you? If you haven't gotten a chance to start planning and shopping for loved ones for this holiday season, now is the time to start getting your game plan together before you start feeling overwhelmed and stressed.
Once Black Friday rolls on by and people start to fight for limited deals, that's when the urgency for buying gifts gets stronger. Avoid that feeling of desperation by starting now.
Write a list of all the people you're going buy gifts for and what they like. With that list, if a great deal comes on by, you'll be able to get it and save. The biggest reason for people not being able to save in the midst of incredible holiday deals is because they wait until the last minute. Remember,
Target is price matching, so there's no excuse not to start early!
Here are this week's top 5 deals:
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 6:30AM Friday November 2, 2012
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Holidays
When it comes to my kids playing videogames, I have two simple
rules: no more than 45 minutes per day, and nothing with blood,
guts, guns, and other violent images.
That leaves out a lot of the hot new releases, like Assassin's
Creed III, Dishonored, and Halo 4. If you're a parent like me, that
can create something of a quandary this holiday season: The kids
have outgrown the educational stuff, but you'd rather not expose
them to all that realistically rendered brutality.
Fortunately, alternatives exist.
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By FreeHotSamplesGuest Blogger(view all posts by FreeHotSamples)
at 10:00AM Thursday November 1, 2012
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Holidays
Target is holiday price matching so you get the best deals at their
stores. Before you start shopping make sure you know the price
matching policy. If you don't get it right, you won't get the deal.
The policy is very specific.
Target's holiday price matching starts November 1st and ends
December 24th. Target will price match printed ads and online
prices from Amazon.com, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com, ToysRUs.com or
BabiesRUs.com!
In a nutshell, you need to know:
- Hold on to your Target receipts, if you find an identical
item for less at Target, Target.com, or in a competitor's
local printed ad you can price match it.
- All price matching must be done at Target's guest services
desk.
- No price matching on 11/22/2012 - 11/24/2012.
- Make sure your match is exact.
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By CrystalECollinsDealPro(view all posts by CrystalECollins)
at 10:26AM Tuesday July 17, 2012
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Holidays
Christmas in July? You heard that right! Tuesday night, July 24th, we'll be chatting with our awesome Savings Nation teachers about fun and strategic planning for the holidays that are fast approaching. The better prepared you are, the more money you can save!! Plus, we're giving away some awesome prizes that could help you cut your Holiday budget this year!! You ready for the Twitter fun? Here are the "deets":Who: You'll be joining myself (as @Savings_Nation), Mindi (@MindiCherry), Briana (@BargainBriana) Rachel (@SurvivingStores), Jasmine (@uHelpMyBudget), and Savings.com (@Savings).
When: Tuesday, July 24th, 6-7pm PST/9-10pm EST
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By JANISSAVESGuest Blogger(view all posts by JANISSAVES)
at 1:15PM Tuesday July 3, 2012
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Admittedly, one of my favorite things about summer is good old
fashioned backyard BBQ. The thought of grilled corn, a roasted
hotdog, some potato salad and some baked beans sets my mouth to
watering. BBQs are an event that brings together people in a more
casual setting. With with some planning you can have a fabulous
backyard BBQ that comes together seamlessly.
Make a Guest List
Prior to doing anything else, make a guest list. Your guest list
will serve as the foundation for all the rest of your plans.
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By JulianaWeissRoesslerGuest Blogger(view all posts by JulianaWeissRoessler)
at 9:15AM Saturday May 12, 2012
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If you're wracking your brain for last-minute
ideas on something to do for Mother's Day that doesn't involve
hundreds of dollars or yet another generic bouquet of flowers,
consider doing something that truly comes from you
– cook mom a meal!
Even if you're not a gourmet chef (and if you
are, why didn't you think of this sooner?!), mom will appreciate
you serving her for once, and she'll marvel at the hard work you
put in. Just as importantly,you'll be able to show her you love her
for a fraction of the cost of going out to a restaurant.
The best way to go about this is to find some
of your mom's favorite foods or meals and make those, but if you're
having trouble, here area couple of ideas to get you started.
Blueberry Bedcakes
These pancakes with fresh blueberries are a
great way to start of mom's day.
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 3:40PM Thursday May 3, 2012
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Holidays
Recently I told you about
three sweet-sounding tech gifts for Mother's
Day. Of course, not every mom is into music. Let's take a look
at three other gadgets that are sure to bring a smile to Mom's
face.
Ceiva
One of the pioneers of the digital photo frame, Ceiva continues to
offer some compelling products -- and there's a
Mother's Day special that might just seal the
deal.
Ceiva offers two frames, each with an 8-inch screen. The Ceiva
Share is on sale for $99.95, the Ceiva Pro 80 for $119.95. I highly
recommend the latter, which comes with a Wi-Fi adapter.
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