By derek70x7
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at 4:01PM Friday November 20, 2009
under
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While Stella usually indulges my laziness by combing through the financial blogs and picking out our weekly roundup on her own, I thought I'd try something new this week and scrounge around for them myself. The result of this was lots of sports-related stories!
By GCapes
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at 1:47PM Friday November 13, 2009
under
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This week, in our continuing quest to bring you the week's best
in money-saving articles, we present six missives ranging from the
truly informative to the head-scratchingly absurd. Submitted for
your reading pleasure, there's a signpost up ahead.
Your next stop, the Cat Herding Zone.
By derek70x7
(view all posts by derek70x7)
at 6:40PM Friday October 30, 2009
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I've been elected to write this
week's "Home Sweet Home" edition of Herding Cats--which is fitting,
because I do indeed live at and work from home. Since today is All
Hallow's Eve Eve, it was also fitting that we feature a few stories
about ghosts.
Read on...if you dare!
By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 11:25AM Tuesday October 27, 2009
under
Shopping Advice
Recently Mainstreet had a post
about cheap natural remedies and on the same day,
Wisebread posted seven natural ways to fight the flu. Tylenol,
Pepto Bismol and NyQuil may be OTC standards, but there are simple
and natural alternatives that deserve space in your medicine
cabinet.
Here's a list of five of my
favorite natural basics to cure what ails you:
By edgemyster(view all posts by edgemyster)
at 12:47AM Saturday October 24, 2009
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Stuff We Like
All of today's articles serving
as virtual shooting-range targets for my warped sense of
comprehension share the same general theme: food. It's something I
admittedly don't know much about anymore due to the diet plan I've
followed over the last few months, the likes of which limits my
life sustaining nutritional intake to non-processed foods best
described as boring.
Being a creature of habit and
patterned processes carefully refined over time to yield more
positive results than negative, I welcome this mundane feeding
process which lacks in both general good taste and creativity, but
serves up a healthy portion of predictability. Thank goodness for
you, the news articles on the menu today subscribe to anything
but...
By Yasarh
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at 3:41PM Thursday October 22, 2009
under
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I'm a firm believer in the idea
that just about every parent strives to be the best parent they
can--even the terrible ones. One of the most important things you
can do to be a good parent is spend time with your children.
Disneyland, Chuckie Cheese or the arcade may be a great way to keep
kids entertained while spending time with them--but while these
activities are kid-friendly, they are definitely not
wallet-friendly.
A better way to spend time with
your kids is by playing sports with them. Here are some sports you
can play with your kids that will make for a great bonding
experience--and they don't cost much more than just your
time:
By HSimas
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at 2:30PM Tuesday October 20, 2009
under
Holidays
Readers of the Savings.com blog
will of course recall my post from a few weeks back entitled The
Sinister Six, in which I detailed six haunted destinations to
visit this Halloween. Well, one reader was not completely pleased
with my post. He would have preferred I write about a slightly
different topic, namely haunted houses.
I quote:
"i have an idea for another Halloween article. you say the
best haunted houses. I cant do the research thats your job but i
have some suggestions. and by haunted houses i mean like the kinds
that has people in it trying to scare you. not like with real
ghosts..."
The displeased reader is my
eleven-year-old nephew, and I would like to state unequivocally
that I did not ask him for any research help, so I don't know why
he has to go and take that attitude. But Haunted Houses is a pretty
good idea. So, starting with my nephew's #1 choice, here are The
Frightening Four Best Haunted Houses to visit this
Halloween.
By Scoupie
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at 11:31AM Tuesday October 20, 2009
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When you're consistently
overworked, run-down, achy, and cramped all over, it's time for an
intervention. These current, flurrying times can create mental and
physical congestion in the best of us, so that's why, more than
ever, routine "body tune-ups" are a necessity rather than a luxury.
Just like your car needs periodic oil changes, your body requires a
reprieve from constant, repetitive activity and hard-to-break bad
habits.
I've listed three options of
bodywork or massage modalities (techniques) that can help
you fend off any further damage:
By derek70x7
(view all posts by derek70x7)
at 3:32PM Friday October 16, 2009
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If you know anything about the
Savings.com blog, you know that we love our LOLcats. I'm pretty
sure there have been times that we've written posts specifically so
we can use something amazing we found on "I Can Has Cheezburger."
But in the spirit of fairness to the other most common domesticated
animal, stella.louise
has decided that this week's roundup should be (mostly)
canine-themed.
I know, I know--it's an
outrageous and atrocious betrayal, so I just wanted to let you know
that I took no part in this decision. I'll try my best to be
stoic.
By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 2:13PM Friday October 16, 2009
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The popularity of Guitar Hero at
last week's Savings.com
Party reminded me of what a musical group we have here. In
addition to professional musician Erik DiNardo,
we have quite a few guitarists, keyboard players, etc. Not to
mention serious aficionados like Sara and Derek.
In honor of the musicality of
Savings.com, I decided (with a little help from some
friends...) to compose a lineup of songs to save by--aka the
"Savings.com Playlist":
By Scoupie
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at 11:10AM Tuesday October 13, 2009
under
Stuff We Like
People love to complain about, or
even hate, Los Angeles. I guess it's easy to whine about its
incessant, unrelenting, guaranteed traffic at almost all times of
the day -- save the wee morning hours of a Sunday. Or the searing
and menacing hot days of summer that hang you dry and transform you
into a prune. I get it, LA can be occasionally overwhelming and
burdensome, but I'm not a hater of this city. I have learned a lot
from it and taken advantage of and grown from all of its
diversity.
This brings me to the topic of
food. I love me some well-made, creative, thoughtful vittles. I'm
the type of person who dreams of my next meal. Finding satisfying
and delicious dining experiences in LA as a pescetarian is easy. So
if you're in LA and happen to be vegan, vegetarian, lacto-ovo
vegetarian--or even carnivorous, check out this list (in no
particular order) of fantastic eateries that serve up the best
and freshest in healthy vegan and vegetarian fare:
By edgemyster(view all posts by edgemyster)
at 6:50PM Friday October 9, 2009
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I quite literally lost my head
last Halloween having spent the evening with a charming zombie protruding from my waist. While
able to maintain ownership of the one provided by my parents, my
poor zombie twin was not so lucky having his head stolen by the
close of All Hallows Eve. You never know what you're going to get
by the end of October so here are a few articles that make it
difficult for even the most resilient to keep their heads fastened
securely to their shoulders.
By Yasarh
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at 11:46AM Thursday October 8, 2009
under
Shopping Advice
A while ago I posted about how
you could celebrate Halloween year-round thanks to some scary
video games. As the holiday quickly approaches, I thought of a
couple more to get into a more macabre state of mind.
Here are three games that will be
sure to give you nightmares when you turn the lights off and play
alone late into the night.
By Scoupie
(view all posts by Scoupie)
at 3:54PM Tuesday October 6, 2009
under
Stuff We Like
To say that I'm obsessed with
cosmetics would be an understatement of epic size and behemoth
proportions. Any mention of "natural" or "organic" cosmetics nearly
compels me to sit down and compose a rambling college thesis on the
subject.
OK, so I'm enamored with beauty
products--what girl isn't? There's something about the pop-py,
pretty brilliance of color in eye makeup, as well as the loosely
guaranteed but nonetheless well-intentioned assurances of age
defiance in skincare products, which has me abusing my credit card.
Fall is my favorite season, and it's finally here, so I can give
myself an excuse to add some cool, smoky, even plucky colors to my
face palette.
But, I also happen to be very
conscious and extremely picky about the makeup I buy. That is, I'm
a health freak and tend to be most attracted to makeup that have
the words "natural" or "organic" in their clever marketing or
packaging. Why? Because as I mentioned in a previous
post, about 60% of what you put on your skin gets absorbed into
your body. With this in mind, I try to be vigilant about checking
the ingredients list on my favorite cosmetics and skincare lines
and comparing it against the ratings of the Environmental Working
Group Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety
Database.
Last week Lindsay posted some affordable
green cosmetic options she's discovered. Here's a list of
healthy or environmentally-conscious beauty and skincare products
in MY cabinet:
By arreguin(view all posts by arreguin)
at 12:27PM Tuesday October 6, 2009
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I've been testing out a BalanceBall
chair from Gaiam--which I, uh, "diverted" from Sara--aka "WiscoVixen.
Hey, possession is nine-tenths of the law--but that also means I'm
responsible for writing the review.
What follows is an Ode to the
BalanceBall Chair:
By derek70x7
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at 4:16PM Friday October 2, 2009
under
Stuff We Like
We chose to forgo the usual
overarching theme for this week's roundup and bring you stories
from all over the place. Stay tuned to learn about a couple of hot
new products for the holiday season, some valuable savings tips,
and how you can leave a certain Florida strip club healthier than
when you came:
By Yasarh
(view all posts by Yasarh)
at 12:12PM Thursday October 1, 2009
under
Stuff We Like
Do you ever walk by a park and
feel nostalgic? Watching little kids going down sliding, swinging,
and playing in the sandbox can make anyone wish they were young
again. I wish I was here to tell you there was a way to turn back
time but I'm still trying to figure that out myself. Just because
you can't turn back the clock, who says you can't play the same
games you did as a kid?
Many of the games we played as
kids are great ways of getting in shape (unless you were like me
and were lighting tennis balls covered in gasoline and playing
catch with them). Here are a couple of games that are safer
than playing Fireball and will get you in better shape.
By Scoupie
(view all posts by Scoupie)
at 2:13PM Wednesday September 30, 2009
under
Holidays
I love seeing adorable,
itty-bitty, munchkin-sized ghosts and goblins making their annual
rounds in neighborhoods for their dutiful collection of Halloween
goodies. Office parties wouldn't be the same without those
oh-so-yummy Fun Size Snickers and other hyper-sweetened candies
strewn across every desk.
Let's face it, candy is a
universal language. People of all nationalities and cultural
backgrounds find amore in this comfort food. It adds a little
sweetness to the daily lives of an ever-increasing sour world. OK,
I'll admit it--candy makes my taste buds sing opera.
But, I haven't touched a lot of
Halloween candy in a few years only because my overall cravings
have changed. Also, I don't have tiny tykes to entertain and feed,
either--but I know that a 100 Grand Bar will have you knocking on
Diabetes door a lot quicker than a dull homemade Pretzel snack. But
I'm here to change the common notion that homemade "healthier"
versions of Halloween candy is nauseating, rated G, or just plain
lackluster.
Halloween is a time for bonding
with family, friends, and children, so be creative and lean toward
the "Trick" instead of the "Treat" in the Halloween mantra. Here's
a list of websites that feature affordable and healthy alternatives
to traditional Halloween pleasures, as well as ideas for arts and
crafts:
By MBones
(view all posts by MBones)
at 12:06PM Wednesday September 30, 2009
under
Odds and Ends
It's Murphy's Law: Every time I
have an exciting night planned, my skin breaks out. Next thing I
know I'm accessorizing with a big, honking zit. I started thinking
about important nights out--your high school reunion, a hot date, a
special event--and all the last minute snafus that can spoil your
look and your mood. How do you deal with these unexpected
annoyances?
I asked some of my Savings.com
colleagues for their fast, easy fixes for these common
problems.
By coupiedoll
(view all posts by coupiedoll)
at 2:46PM Tuesday September 29, 2009
under
Shopping Advice
Sometimes it ain't easy being
green, particularly when green items are sometimes marked up from
regular priced items just because they're labeled "green." But
switching over to more eco-friendly products doesn't have to be a
choice between extra chemicals or extra cash.
This week, we take a look at some
great green make-up steals that make you both look good and feel
good for going green.
By ShoppinHolly
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at 11:00AM Tuesday September 29, 2009
under
Stuff We Like
Autumn is a season that fills the
senses. Visions of lush red, yellow, and orange tree leaves are
everywhere. So is the scent of smoke trailing from chimneys of cozy
homes--along with the cool air on breezy days and chilly
nights...To many fall is a time of reflection and respite. To
others, however, fall is a time of...well, food.
Fall is also traditionally the
season of harvest--which means you can enjoy its luscious bounty
for less. Stock up on squash, sweet potatoes and, of course,
pumpkin--all rich in nutrients and low in price at this time of
year. Starting with yummy Halloween candy, through Thanksgiving
dinner and leftovers, all the way to winter holidays, autumn is a
time for togetherness, laughter, fun times and delicious food!
By derek70x7
(view all posts by derek70x7)
at 4:08PM Friday September 25, 2009
under
Stuff We Like
If you're reading this, there's
roughly a 9.7% chance you don't have a job (that's the current
national unemployment rate). It's as depressing as it is
inevitable here in the bottoming-out phase of the recession, so to
help you folks out, we've geared this week's links toward ways to
escape the dark clutches of unemployment.
I give you our favorite savings
stories of the week, the employment edition!
By Phaedrus(view all posts by Phaedrus)
at 11:12AM Friday September 25, 2009
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Stuff We Like
Yesterday I posted about the saving
money by riding a motorcycle, weighing the pros and cons of
bike ownership. So, can you save money by commuting on a
motorcycle? Yes, absolutely. Guess what, you could also save a ton
of money on a root canal by doing it yourself...or better yet just
ride a unicycle to work and juggle at the same time. That way you
won't spend any money on gas and you can collect tips along the
way.
Not a great idea right? The
reason why: it's not practical or safe.
By rayputt(view all posts by rayputt)
at 10:13AM Monday September 21, 2009
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Since our community is such a vital part of
Savings.com, I wanted to do a little recap of how much money our
members have saved each other. Since April when we opened the doors
for members to submit deals, people have submitted tons of deals to
our site. So how much money have they saved each other?
Drum-roll please!
By derek70x7
(view all posts by derek70x7)
at 6:18PM Friday September 18, 2009
under
Stuff We Like
I'm not sure how, but the themes of our picks
this week turned out to be food, crime, and how they sometimes
intertwine. If you want to be Orwellian you could call that
"FOODCRIME."
Sounds sinister. I don't want any part of
it.
Behold our favorite finance stories for this
week: