As I read my son’s Christmas wish list (aka the Santa List) this year, I was secretly hoping for more variety, but there it was — all Legos again. With age came sophistication for which Lego products he wanted, but so came an increase in price. It was getting more difficult to find a … [Read more...] about Lego mania: Finding the best Lego deals
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Navigating the minefield of office gift exchanges
It's awkward enough choosing the wrong gift for Uncle Fred for Christmas, but at least you won't see him for another 364 days. Choose incorrectly for the gal in the next cubicle, and you have to live with that embarrassment on a daily basis. That's why personal etiquette and branding expert Vicky … [Read more...] about Navigating the minefield of office gift exchanges
5 ways combining finances improves your love life
By Carrie Olsenderekandcarrie.com You're having a casual conversation with your partner when both of your eyes pan toward the heart-shaped box containing the last remaining caramel-filled truffle. You begin to assess both your physical capabilities as you realize you'd rather wrestle for it than … [Read more...] about 5 ways combining finances improves your love life
Valentine’s Day restaurant deals
Valentine's Day is a big day for restaurants. Since you have so many options, many are offering discounts or other incentives to get you to dine with them. So here's a list of Valentine's Day restaurant deals for 2015. Some require coupons, so make sure you read the fine print. Also, you might want … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day restaurant deals
Get $5 pairings at Starbucks on Feb. 13
If you’re looking to pare your budget, head to Starbucks for a special menu pairing. On Feb. 13, from 2 p.m. to closing, the ubiquitous cafés are offering select menu pairings for just $5 at participating locations. Choose from a Caffé Verona coffee press for two and double chocolate chunk brownie; … [Read more...] about Get $5 pairings at Starbucks on Feb. 13
12 cheap and easy Valentine’s crafts for kids
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with free and cheap craft projects that you can do with kids. Here are 12 ideas for using everyday household items in DIY projects that are extra sweet. 3-D Valentine’s Day Card – Take a photo of your child with their hand outstretched. Print the photo, and … [Read more...] about 12 cheap and easy Valentine’s crafts for kids
5 affordable photo gifts your family will love
We are a photo-loving generation, aren’t we? What’s often lost in our digital world of photo sharing via text or upload, however, are printed photographs. You remember those, right? The ones in frames, in photo albums, in your wallet? Because we tend to forget about all those great photos sitting … [Read more...] about 5 affordable photo gifts your family will love
Kids earn cash by selling Halloween candy to dentists
Trick-or-treating season is here and dentists around the country are giving kids incentive to donate some of their candy through Halloween Candy Buy Back by Operation Gratitude. Kids will receive money and/or goodie bags for donating one pound or more of their Halloween candy, which will be sent … [Read more...] about Kids earn cash by selling Halloween candy to dentists
5 ways to benefit from post-Valentine sales
If you're a frugal shopper like me, then you know about the trick of day-after sales to stock up on supplies for the following year. For instance, every roll of wrapping paper I have in my house was purchased on Dec. 26 or later. What you may not realize is that after-Valentine's Day sales are … [Read more...] about 5 ways to benefit from post-Valentine sales
4 Valentine’s Day gifts that give back
Hearts, chocolate, cards, and flowers may be mainstay Valentine's Day gifts, but that doesn't mean going traditional has to be boring. We've scouted out several yummy options that not only say "I love you" to your sweetheart, but also convey how much you care to a population segment that could also … [Read more...] about 4 Valentine’s Day gifts that give back
Create sweet Valentine’s Day crafts using photos
Between digital cameras, cellphones, and an influx of school portraits, most of us have tons of great photos. And where are they? Stuck in a drawer or, more likely, in a computer file. If you have these great shots, you should use them. Print them out and make some simple, inexpensive Valentine's … [Read more...] about Create sweet Valentine’s Day crafts using photos
