The holiday shopping season is well upon us, but if visiting a shopping center or mall at this time of the year gives you heart palpitations, not to worry.No matter where you live, there are bound to be some cultural institutions with great gift shops. There, you’re likely to find one-of-a-kind … [Read more...] about Hate the mall? 5 places to shop for unique gifts
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Shop special Groupon Deals Oct. 7-14
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The beginning of October is shaping up to be a fall savings fest, between Target's Deal Days Oct. 6-8, Amazon's first-ever second Prime Day Oct. 11 and 12, and now Groupon Day Oct . 14, with early savings starting now.If you're not already saving on Groupon deals, sign up here; membership is … [Read more...] about Shop special Groupon Deals Oct. 7-14
More than 70 best birthday freebies from restaurants and retailers in 2022
Blow out the candles for great birthday freebies as a member of these online loyalty eClubs. The month of your birthday you'll receive some sort of email you can exchange for your free stuff. Many of these offers are valid during your entire birthday month, but be sure to read each coupon for the … [Read more...] about More than 70 best birthday freebies from restaurants and retailers in 2022
College students: Get an extra 25% off local Groupons
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College students, you probably know about Amazon Prime Student, where you can get six months of Amazon Prime for free, and then a 50% off discounted rate thereafter.But did you know that you can get a 25% discount on local Groupons? There's no cost to sign up. You just have to verify that … [Read more...] about College students: Get an extra 25% off local Groupons
How to save with price matching
The sales circulars are full of great buys on groceries, electronics and more just about every week, but running around to all of those stores to snag the bargains can be a drain on time and gas. To avoid that inconvenience, stick to your local store and employ a price-matching strategy.What is … [Read more...] about How to save with price matching
How to create and organize the perfect gift closet
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Doesn’t it always seem to happen that you find the perfect gift for someone in July, but their birthday isn’t until November? You decide not to buy that perfect gift, then come November, you have no clue what to get that person. If you had a gift closet, you could go ahead and purchase that item in … [Read more...] about How to create and organize the perfect gift closet
iPad, Fire or other? Buying guide to tablet devices
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Tablet computers have come a long way since their introduction. Modern tablet computers are powerful devices that can handle many computing needs, and may even replace your old laptop or desktop completely. Tablets, such as the iPad and Amazon Fire, may offer some budget savings compared to a full … [Read more...] about iPad, Fire or other? Buying guide to tablet devices
How to find military discounts year-round
Editor's note: Please follow this link for an updated version of this story! Read Military Discounts available year-round.Stores know it’s good for their image to be patriotic. They also know that the military men and women who serve our country are potential shoppers who deserve a break, not … [Read more...] about How to find military discounts year-round
Lowe’s offers 10% off coupon to first responders
Lowe's will offer a new 10 percent discount coupon for eligible first responders in the home improvement stores nationwide and on Lowes.com Oct. 22 through Oct. 24, in recognition and appreciation for their service.The discount for first responders is a first for the company, which already … [Read more...] about Lowe’s offers 10% off coupon to first responders
How to find high-quality clothes for less
There is a point in every young woman's life when she looks at her wardrobe and realizes a majority of her clothing is simply inappropriate for adulthood. I've had a couple of wake-up calls.There was the time right after college while I was getting ready for work in the morning when I thought … [Read more...] about How to find high-quality clothes for less
6 great (and cheap) 1st birthday gift ideas
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When you have a kid, the cost of birthday party gifts can quickly add up. There’s no reason, however, that you have to spend a lot of money on birthday presents. Remember that old adage about how "it’s the thought that counts?"This is especially true for first birthday party presents, as the … [Read more...] about 6 great (and cheap) 1st birthday gift ideas
How a lifetime warranty gets you free products
Many products you buy come with some form of warranty — whether it comes as part of the purchase or you pay for an extended warranty at the time of purchase. Some companies even offer a free lifetime warranty (sometimes called a lifetime guarantee). Because these companies stand behind their … [Read more...] about How a lifetime warranty gets you free products
How to build a new job wardrobe on the cheap
A new job usually comes with a big cost: a new wardrobe. Your first office job will call for a whole new wardrobe. Your second, third or fourth job may involve a different culture and style than your past job did. How do you dress for the job without breaking the bank?Follow your leader The … [Read more...] about How to build a new job wardrobe on the cheap
Earn cash using the Ibotta app to shop
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The word is spreading about Ibotta, a popular app that lets you receive rebates when you shop, so we want to make sure that you have all the information you need to get started. If you have an smartphone with iOS or Android you can use Ibotta. (There's also a browser extension to use when shopping … [Read more...] about Earn cash using the Ibotta app to shop
Get 12 free greeting cards every year at Hallmark
This offer from Hallmark is signed, sealed and delivered, especially for bargain hunters who like sending cards. It's hard to believe, but people still send greeting cards. In fact, with so much texting and social media posting nowadays, getting a card in the mail seems extra thoughtful and … [Read more...] about Get 12 free greeting cards every year at Hallmark
