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10+ cool, inexpensive gifts for kids

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Retailers want you to believe that the toys under the Christmas tree should be large and expensive. But if you've ever seen a kid more excited about the box a gift came in than the toy itself, you know that sometimes the cheaper, smaller gifts are the favorites. Plus, a few less expensive gifts can … [Read more...] about 10+ cool, inexpensive gifts for kids

Stocking stuffers for grownups

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Just as you’re never too old to rock 'n' roll, you’re never too old for a stocking from Santa. Chances are your stocking was the first thing you saw when you came into the living room on Christmas morning when you were a child, and now it can bring back warm holiday memories. While receiving … [Read more...] about Stocking stuffers for grownups

The smart shopper’s guide to Black Friday deals 2021

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Black Friday. Cyber Monday. These dates stick in our minds as the best time of the year to get a great deal on anything we want to buy. The truth is that while many retailers offer great prices – and maybe even their lowest prices of the year – on certain items during Thanksgiving and Cyber Week, … [Read more...] about The smart shopper’s guide to Black Friday deals 2021

5 best free things to do in Colorado Springs

If Colorado Springs is in the picture for your next corporate meeting or family vacation, here are five fabulous free things to do while you’re there. Since the area boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, chances are you’ll get to do most of these on a single visit. Remember, this scenic city at the … [Read more...] about 5 best free things to do in Colorado Springs

5 free things to do in Miami

When you see Miami on TV, you see glitz and glamour and celebrities and think everything there must be incredibly expensive. But the Miami of the locals, while still filled with waterfront views and sunlight, is much more affordable. Here are five free or cheap things to do in Miami: Go to the … [Read more...] about 5 free things to do in Miami

Top 10 free things to do in Chicago

Chicago is the best-kept secret in the country. The miserable winters — and they can be miserable — tend to scare people away. That just leaves more fun for the rest of us. Chicago has a lot of great, free things to do, whether you live here or you visit. Among them? The Cultural Center. … [Read more...] about Top 10 free things to do in Chicago

Best free things to do in New York City

Cheap is good. Free is better, and there’s a lot to see and do in NYC beyond people-watching in Times Square or Central Park. Whether you are a visitor or native, this NYC on the Cheap list of the best FREE things to do in New York City offers something for everybody. Staten Island … [Read more...] about Best free things to do in New York City

10 free or cheap things to do in Kansas City

If you've never been to Kansas City, you might be surprised at how much there is to do and see there. There are so many free and cheap things to do in Kansas City, it was hard to narrow this list to just 10. But I thought it would be easier to sort through if I didn’t include too many … [Read more...] about 10 free or cheap things to do in Kansas City

How to save on a vacation to Orlando

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A trip to Orlando, Florida, sounds magical, but money can magically disappear if you don’t plan in advance. The big three (SeaWorld, Disney World, Universal Orlando) theme parks there have big price tags. Fortunately, there are secrets to saving on an Orlando vacation, and we are willing to spill … [Read more...] about How to save on a vacation to Orlando

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