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So, you think you’re ready to tackle the Black Friday madness? You’ve studied the Black Friday ads. You’ve planned your day. You’ve made a list. You’re the bargain queen and you’re ready! Maybe not. This year, there’s one more thing all good bargain queens must do before they hit the mall…download the new iPhone app … Read more
Once you discover how frugalicious and fast it is to make your own caramel sauce, you’ll never buy the stuff in the jar again. Drizzle it on ice cream, pecan pie a la mode or any dessert that needs a pop of caramel! I’m warning you, this stuff is so good you just might eat … Read more
If you have chosen to buy a house in Victoria or elsewhere, after you unpack your belongings and have begun to settle in, it is a good time to review the available ways in which you can save money. Likewise, if you are looking for places to rent in Darwin NT or anywhere, you can … Read more
Are you one of the 54% of American shoppers who waits until Black Friday to start Christmas shopping? Before you jump into the madness, be prepared for Black Friday by checking out the deals and making your list now…no need to wait for your Thanksgiving Day newspaper. FatWallet.com’s Black Friday Deal Finder 2012 has all … Read more
Christmas shopping? There’s more to saving money than just finding the sales. Don’t get me wrong…I love a good sale, but think of it as your starting point. There are so many ways to save money on Christmas shopping, and the key is to take advantage of all of them together! Follow these rules, and … Read more
Christmas is right around the corner (Where did 2012 go??) and many of us have already started thinking about holiday gift giving. It is getting more difficult, it seems, to stretch the budget while giving well thought out, elegant, but, most of all, memorable holiday gifts. Do you ever feel like you are a hamster … Read more
I have a family of three, and I’m sure if you have a lot of people in your family, you do whatever it takes to save a few dollars. Well, what you’re going to find out is that there’s something that most of us can’t get away from and that is food. Without it, how … Read more
Nowadays, most items can be bought online. Gone are the days when errands had to be run by getting in and out of the car. Save your gas and your sanity by purchasing items online. (And just think of the headaches that can be avoided during the holiday rush!) Save money with just a click … Read more
Is your brain on overload trying to remember all your holiday plans? Thanksgiving Menu Christmas Card List Christmas Gift Ideas Christmas Shopping List Christmas Budget Christmas Meal Planning New Year’s Party Plans Get those lists out of your head and onto paper, so you can relax and enjoy the holidays. Lists are your answer … Read more
15 easy ways to perk up a room for less than $100! Keep this shopping list handy, and keep your eyes open at flea markets, thrift shops, garage sales, consignment stores and discount stores like Homegoods. Old Books – Thrift shops are loaded with old books, and they’re usually less than $1. Pick up a … Read more