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Free 6 Month Amazon Prime Membership

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Did you know there are options for a free Prime Membership with Amazon? It's a great way to test the site and shipping platform to see if it fits well! Are you between the ages of 18-24? Or do you know a young adult at college or in life who could use a bit of a break? Now is the PERFECT … [Read more...] about Free 6 Month Amazon Prime Membership

Stuff your Kindle Day July 2025

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Now is the time to get e-books free! Stuff your Kindle Day is a glorious day ( or days) that happens a few times per year. Created in 2014 by author Zoe York, this allows self-published authors to make their books FREE for readers on specific dates throughout the year. The upside? You get … [Read more...] about Stuff your Kindle Day July 2025

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Free days at U.S. national parks in 2025

America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 108 national parks across the country that normally charge a fee.During the fee-free … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks in 2025

POGO Pass Summer savings event – explore and save!

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One Year of Fun for One Price. Choose from 10 different cities to explore yourself or to give a special gift! This would be a perfect gift idea for experiences for family fun for Easter, Christmas, birthdays, summer fun, spring break - and more! And where else are you going to find this … [Read more...] about POGO Pass Summer savings event – explore and save!

10 things to do before a hurricane comes

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Hurricane season is officially under way, and if you live anywhere near the coast, that means it's time to stock up on bottled water, batteries and non-perishable food. But those aren't the only things you need to do before a hurricane approaches. The beginning of the season is a good time to review … [Read more...] about 10 things to do before a hurricane comes

Best Subway deals and specials

There’s no need to go underground to find a good deal on a great sub. The popular sub shop Subway is everywhere, preparing its signature Footlong sandwiches at affordable prices with limited-time and daily deals.Subway specials and deals have made the sandwich shop a favorite with bargain … [Read more...] about Best Subway deals and specials

62 ways to get free food at restaurants

Don't be fooled — there is such a thing as a free lunch. I’ve found dozens of meals, desserts, snacks and other tasty treats that, for the most part, won’t cost you a cent at your favorite restaurants, bakeries, cafés and fast food joints.How do I get all this free food at restaurants? I … [Read more...] about 62 ways to get free food at restaurants

Tips for traveling with family and friends on a budget

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Traveling with a family can be expensive, but the memories are priceless. Whether you are envisioning a relaxing trip to the beach, a thrilling amusement park visit, or exploring one of our great national parks, there are ways to make a vacation fit your budget. With careful planning and great … [Read more...] about Tips for traveling with family and friends on a budget

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Best graduation gifts for high school and college grads

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Your family member or friend is graduating from high school or college this year, and you're stumped for a gift. Teens are notoriously hard to shop for, and you no longer know the interests of young adults who have been living away from home for four years. How do you say congratulations with the … [Read more...] about Best graduation gifts for high school and college grads

What to give Mom when you’re all grown up

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This annual Mother's Day or Christmas or birthday conversation is so predictable it's aggravating: “Mom, what can I get you?” "Oh, I don't need anything!"She means it. Most mothers really don’t need anything. But handing her an overpriced store-bought card and saying “Thank you for being my … [Read more...] about What to give Mom when you’re all grown up

Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll love

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There’s an important holiday coming up in May and it’s time to start thinking about gifts! Whether you’ll be celebrating your mom, stepmom, mother-in-law, mother of your children, or someone you think of as a mom, it’s a holiday that deserves more thought than a bouquet of grocery store flowers. … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll love

12 free or cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas that cost little or no money

The value of a Mother’s Day gift is not how much you spend. It’s the time you take to prepare it, the thought you put into doing something that speaks to your mom, and the love you put into the gift. A perfect Mother’s Day gift doesn’t even have to be a tangible item, and it doesn’t have to cost you … [Read more...] about 12 free or cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas that cost little or no money

How to consign your old clothes

Buying new clothes usually means spending money, no matter where you shop.One thing I learned not long ago was how to consign clothes for sale in order to better afford new ones. This is also a great way to make sure that your closet, drawers and other places you store clothes are more … [Read more...] about How to consign your old clothes

When to apply for college financial aid

For the six years that our daughters were in college, my husband dreaded filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid more than doing our income tax return. Like students in most families, though, our girls were going to need some combination of loans and scholarships to pay for college. … [Read more...] about When to apply for college financial aid

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