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Saving Money

Think Ahead – Buy Next Year’s Gifts After Christmas This Year

December 23, 2009

I know that after the holidays many of you are just plain shopped-out. You may be thinking thoughts like, “I never want to see the inside of a store again!” Before you swear off shopping forever (or at least for a month or two) I want you to consider one thing: if [...]

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Coupon Savvy Tips to Maximize Your Grocery Savings

December 16, 2009

Frugal grocery shoppers are always looking for ways to get more out of their grocery budgets. If this sounds like you, you are probably already using coupons to get discounts on your groceries. The question is are you getting the best discounts you could be? Follow a few simple tips and you [...]

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Best Bargains to Find During the Month of December

December 15, 2009

I know that your holiday shopping has probably monopolized most of the month of December, but I don’t want you to forget the great bargains that are waiting to be discovered this month. Whether you are hoping to round out your holiday shopping or find a treat or two for yourself, you can certainly [...]

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How to Save on Last Minute Gifts

December 11, 2009

Last minute gifts can really wreak havoc on your holiday spending. When you had plenty of time to do your shopping, you could comparison shop and take your time finding a good price for the item you want. In the eleventh hour of holiday shopping, though, time is a luxury you don’t have. [...]

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Christmas 2009 Toys – How to Get the Best Deals

December 10, 2009

What is Christmas shopping without a trip or two (or twelve) down the toy aisle at your favorite stores? I, of course, have been on more than one toy shopping trip during my preparations for Christmas. Because toys make up such a good portion of our family’s holiday shopping list, it’s incredibly important [...]

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Quick and Simple Baked Goods to Give as Gifts

December 8, 2009

Giving baked goodies as gifts for the holidays is always a great idea. Everyone loves to indulge in a sweet treat, right? In an afternoon, I can create enough goodies to lavish treats on almost everyone on my gift list.
The only trick to delivering up plates filled with baked goodies to [...]

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Cheap and Inexpensive Gift Wrap Ideas

December 7, 2009

It’s always a challenge in our house to stretch our holiday budget to its absolute limits. I am a stickler about staying within the confines of our budget so I have to be creative when it comes to finding inexpensive ways to wrap the gifts I give. My goal is to make the [...]

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3 Ways To Cut Back On Spending

December 2, 2009

The key to learning to keep your spending under control isn’t a great budget. A budget is a powerful tool, but having one won’t change your life all by itself. You have to change your attitude about spending. Only a change in your attitude will give you the strength to recreate your [...]

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How to Score Big at the Thrift Store

December 1, 2009

This is my favorite time of year for thrift store shopping. Why? Because many folks are cleaning out their closets and de-cluttering before the holidays and the end of the year. Many people will not bother to have a garage sale because they are too busy this time of year and so [...]

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Holiday Entertaining – Focus on Potluck

November 30, 2009

As you all know by now, I’m a huge fan of the idea of potluck meals. I really think that they are the best way to handle the work and cost of large family dinners. Potluck dinners allow everyone to share in the preparation work. Potluck dinners also allow hosts to [...]

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