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While the prospect of buying a new car can certainly be exciting, trying to negotiate the best price can also be daunting. Using a few smart tips and techniques can help you to negotiate the best price on your next new car. The most important step you can take to help you obtain the lowest … Read more
My hairdresser describes my hair as: healthy, enough hair for 3 people, and a few wicked waves! Those are the key words, a FEW wicked waves. Not enough waves to be pretty, just a few waves that look more like bumps on a camel’s back! HOW DO I GET STRAIGHT HAIR? Ever since I was … Read more
I don’t like to cut corners when it comes to my wardrobe, but with my wedding quickly approaching (and my fiance not understanding the need for a closet full of shoes), I’m putting my clothes budget on a diet. Woe is me! Fortunately, I’ve discovered the value of inexpensive accessories. Accessorizing on a budget is … Read more
With Father’s Day being right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to treat your Dad on Father’s Day. If money is tight but you’re still hoping to add a more personal touch to your Father’s Day gift, you could always make your Dad a homemade gift or research some … Read more
Every Saturday morning my friend Ellen would shop garage sales, and return home to show off her treasures. I used to marvel at the treasures she would find until I wised up and joined her! What treasures can you find at a garage sale or yard sale? Here’s a list (in no particular order) of … Read more
There’s no measuring how proud you are of your high school graduate. Unfortunately, your debit card does have limits. You’d like to buy the kid a new car or gaming system before he or she leaves for college for four years, but many of us can’t exactly afford it. Fear not! The following gifts are … Read more
In our hurry up world…instant gratification rules, but beware…instant gratification is not a friend of the frugal. STOP, THINK, SHOP! 5 Ways to Save Money by being patient: Buy Discounted Gift Cards – Buy discounted gift cards for up to 30% off at Cardpool.com! I regularly order discounted gift cards to places I frequent like … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to get that red carpet movie star look without breaking the bank? Let’s face it, in these economic times, we are not as willing to go to Sephora, Ulta or other high end retailers to get those key products we love to make us look fabulous. And, if you are … Read more
Rule #1 – Be open minded! Don’t go shopping for a specific item because you probably won’t find it! If you go in looking for a size 8, black cocktail dress, you’ll likely come out empty handed. Instead, go in looking for a cocktail dress and look at sizes 6, 8 and 10 because alterations … Read more
Nothing said I<3U like DIY. Make Mom smile this Mother’s Day with these homemade spa gifts. (She doesn’t have to know they weren’t expensive.) DIY Mother’s Day Gifts Vitamin E Facial Scrub Recipe • 1 cup salt (fine) • 15 drops vitamin E oil • 2 tsp olive oil • ¼ bar leftover glycerin … Read more