By psutton(view all posts by psutton)
at 9:58AM Tuesday September 13, 2011
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We often don't have to go far or pay a small fortune for great activities. It's easy to overlook museums, parks or other local and culturally rich organizations or places that are right in our backyard. How many times have you been on vacation and went to all the tourist "must sees" that were listed in the travel book? Now pick up a travel book for your area and see how many places you've missed.
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By SavingsIQ(view all posts by SavingsIQ)
at 9:56AM Monday September 12, 2011
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In a recent article published by
Shape magazine, researchers discovered that women who drank five to seven times a week had 50% better health than non-drinkers or those who drank less often. Having one drink per day can lead to
successful aging which means less age-related illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, brain and physical ailments. Good news for those who enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine every now and then. No, this does not mean that you should go out and start drinking. But, if you are already drinking keep it to a maximum of one drink per day. Everything in moderation!
Of course, like anything, drinking alcohol can put a dent in your wallet. No worries: here are some budget-friendly, yet tasty alcoholic beverages you can enjoy all under $20.
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By MrsMoneyGuest Blogger(view all posts by MrsMoney)
at 8:52AM Monday September 12, 2011
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One of my best friends just found out she's pregnant, and enlisted
me in helping her find maternity clothes on the cheap. It's
overwhelming when you stop and think about all the stuff you need
for pregnancy, and then for the baby! Luckily, there are ways
you can save money on pretty much everything, and maternity clothes
are no exception. Here's how we saved big bucks on maternity
clothes.
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By BilleaterGuest Blogger(view all posts by Billeater)
at 11:58AM Wednesday September 7, 2011
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You can save money by switching to a store brand versus its national brand counterpart.
Consumer Reports studied store brand and national brand item in 29 food categories. The results were pretty amazing. Of the foods tested, 19 resulted in a tie. The remaining 10 were divided as six times the national brand won and four times the winner was the store brand.
The message here is 23 out of 29 times you will enjoy the same or even beat the national brand in quality and taste. What a great way to trim the fat from your grocery bill!
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 6:58AM Tuesday September 6, 2011
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If you're big on saving money (
and hey, you wouldn't be reading this blog if you weren't), you're probably a regular viewer of TLC's Extreme Couponing. We're fascinated with the show as well and have written a number of posts about the
realities of extreme couponing,
extreme couponing fraud and lawsuits and the
backlash that's resulted from the show.
We've also posted about the beneficial aspect of the extreme couponing trend: the
charitable giving that many of these couponers do with their bounty of products obtained at deep discount. It should be noted that the TV show is purposely "extreme" (
as its name suggests) and these shopping hauls of 200 cups of yogurt and 87 tubes of toothpaste costing a mere 27 cents are not everyday occurrences. But you can achieve significant savings on groceries, personal care items and other household staples by employing some savvy strategies.
We've rounded up a list of 45 extreme couponing tips from our Savings.com
DealPros to help you save money:
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By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 6:56AM Wednesday August 31, 2011
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At MTV's VMAs last Sunday,
Beyonce slyly announced her pregnancy by unbuttoning her jacket and rubbing her noticeably enlarged belly. Given that Beyonce and husband Jay-z ranked number two on Forbe's list of
World's Highest Paid Celebrity Couples, they won't be worrying about hand-me-downs or diaper deals for their progeny.
For those of us in the real world, however, pregnancy can be a financial strain even while being a joyful event. As such, we've dug into the Blog & Save archives to bring you expert advice on how to save money during your pregnancy.
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By psutton(view all posts by psutton)
at 6:55AM Tuesday August 30, 2011
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Phoenix, Las Vegas and Palm Springs start cooling off as we head into autumn. With travel prices (
as well as temperatures) down from summer highs, the Southwest is a great place to head for some golfing fun.
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By MrsMoneyGuest Blogger(view all posts by MrsMoney)
at 12:58PM Monday August 29, 2011
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I love taking baths, and there's nothing like adding in some
luxurious bath salts to help your body detoxify and relax. I
can't bring myself to spend the $15 on the pre-packaged bath salts,
so I figured out how to make my own! It's very easy, will
help your health, and you'll save money over buying them.
Plus, they are so customizable that you can make your very own
mix. I love to give bath salts for gifts.
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By JulianaWeissRoesslerGuest Blogger(view all posts by JulianaWeissRoessler)
at 8:54AM Wednesday August 24, 2011
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For most of us, a trip to the grocery store is a hectic experience. We probably haven't planned more than a few days ahead and we're in a rush because we're squeezing it in between work and meeting friends later or picking the kids up from soccer practice--and we're starving.
Because of this, we tend to shop a bit haphazardly, tossing everything into the cart we think we might need (
especially if it's on sale, because why not, right?) and buying things because they sound good to us right then in our hungry state rather than thinking rationally about it.
Do yourself a favor and cut down on your visits to the grocery store by planning just a little bit more in advance. The benefits will surprise you.
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 8:57AM Thursday August 18, 2011
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Planning to buy an
AT&T smartphone, either now or after next month's heavily rumored
iPhone 5 announcement? Here's something you should know: Starting August 21,
AT&T will offer only one text-messaging plan: $20 per month for unlimited messages.
That's over and above what you're already paying for voice and data. Gone is the $10/month option for 1,000 messages (
and long gone is the $5/month, 200-message plan), meaning you're now on the hook for an extra $120 annually if you want to send and receive texts.
That sucks, AT&T. So you'll forgive me if I tell readers how they can ditch your ridiculously overpriced messaging plan--but keep on texting to their hearts' content.
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By jmediodia(view all posts by jmediodia)
at 9:54AM Wednesday August 17, 2011
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Had too much fun in the sun this summer? Chances are it's probably showing. If you're like me and spent just about every weekend at the beach or cruised around under the sun with the convertible top down, then your hair and skin may need some repairing.
With the season soon coming to an end, there are some cheap and easy-to-do remedies for your post-summer beauty woes. Here are just a few:
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