Even a luggage junkie like me has had her share of suitcase mishaps. My favorite came while sprinting through Los Angeles International Airport when my nifty (and pricey) wheeled overnight bag lost a wheel. Well, not the entire wheel, just the outer rim, which had peeled off in pieces behind me. It … [Read more...] about 6 ways to save when buying new luggage
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How to save money on plumbing repairs
Leaking pipes won't just run up your water bill, but can result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars in water damage to floors, walls and ceilings. Fixing running toilets and dripping faucets can cut your water bills considerably. But, how do you know when to tackle repairs yourself and when to … [Read more...] about How to save money on plumbing repairs
5 affordable photo gifts your family will love
We are a photo-loving generation, arenât we? Whatâs 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
Grocery savings: Price book smacks down warehouse stores
A price book is simple, powerful cheapskate tool. You start taking notes of what particular items cost at different stores you shop. It does not have to be fancy; start by tracking items you usually buy, like this: PASTA Store brand: $0.89 (must buy 10 offer) Brand X: $1.25 Brand Y: … [Read more...] about Grocery savings: Price book smacks down warehouse stores
Back to School Shopping
10 Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping Summer goes by quickly â just like the money in your wallet once back-to-school shopping begins. July kicks off the second busiest shopping season of the year with the average family spending almost $700 on school-related items. Most parents are … [Read more...] about Back to School Shopping
Back to school shopping
10 Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping Summer goes by quickly â just like the money in your wallet once back-to-school shopping begins. July kicks off the second busiest shopping season of the year with the average family spending almost $700 on school-related items. Most parents are … [Read more...] about Back to school shopping
How to get a new gas grill on the cheap
Grilling season is officially here. The summer holidays and extra time spent with family and friends outside beg for meals cooked on a grill. If you plan to cook many meals on a grill, you may think it's time for an upgrade â and you've got your eye on one of those fancy gas grills with side … [Read more...] about How to get a new gas grill on the cheap
7 questions you didn’t know you could ask your pharmacist
Pharmacists do a lot more than count pills and pack them into a bottle. âThink of us as air traffic controllers and customers as airplanes in flight,â says Heather Free, a practicing pharmacist in Washington, D.C., and a spokeswoman for the American Pharmacists Association. âWe want to prevent … [Read more...] about 7 questions you didn’t know you could ask your pharmacist
Free hands-on craft workshops for kids
If your kids love to get their hands dirty, they've got ample ways to get creative on the cheap. During free hands-on craft workshops offered at major retailers, they can assemble Lego creations, build their own birdhouses and jewelry boxes, turn clay pots into animals or decorative gifts and more, … [Read more...] about Free hands-on craft workshops for kids
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
The 411 on the FAFSA for college financial aid
If you are the parent of a college student or soon-to-be college student, you need to get all your paperwork together now so you can fill out the FAFSA. What's the FAFSA? It is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and it is the only way that families can apply for federal and state … [Read more...] about The 411 on the FAFSA for college financial aid
Free eagle-watching events and tours
January used to be one of those months for biding your time, waiting for an exciting holiday or better weather. Holiday bills are coming in, the days are blustery in many parts of the country and spring looks a long way off. Of course, those conditions still exist, but a relatively new winter … [Read more...] about Free eagle-watching events and tours
5 perfect, affordable gifts for crafters
We all know her and some of us hate her: the gal who can whip up a clever place tag, a holiday banner, a birthday card like magic. Pssst, she has a secret up her sleeve, and chances are she's always jonesing for more supplies to make that happen. Here are five craft tools you can wrap up to … [Read more...] about 5 perfect, affordable gifts for crafters
