In midsummer it's exciting to see that first bright red, ripe tomato dangling off of its vine or pick and eat the first zucchini. At first, you relish in your harvest and your neighbors love your homegrown gifts. However, by late summer it's a different story — you're up to your ears in tomatoes, … [Read more...] about Make the most of your garden’s harvest
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Ways to make extra money in retirement
Whether retirement seems like a far-off dream or you’ve been retired for years, it’s important to consider how you want your retirement to look. Almost half of American workers plan to continue working in some capacity, finding alternatives for retirement to generate extra income or some passive … [Read more...] about Ways to make extra money in retirement
National Hot Dog Day deals for 2023
If you're a hot-dog lover, don't miss National Hot Dog Day on July 19, 2023.The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council created National Hot Dog Day in the early '90s and dubbed the month of July National Hot Dog Month. (It's also National Ice Cream Month.) National restaurants and hot-dog chains … [Read more...] about National Hot Dog Day deals for 2023
Sales tax holidays for back-to-school shopping
Some states have sales tax holidays every summer to assist families with getting their kids outfitted for school. Some states also have a sales tax holiday that focuses on hurricane preparedness items or energy-saving appliances. If you plan to make one of those purchases, and it’s not an emergency … [Read more...] about Sales tax holidays for back-to-school shopping
How to save money on kids’ sports and activities
If you’re a parent, you know just how expensive it can be to raise kids, especially once they reach the "age of activities" – sports, dance, cheer, karate, band. You name the activity, and there’s nothing cheap about it. The key is to pick and choose the ones that offer the right mix of enjoyment … [Read more...] about How to save money on kids’ sports and activities
Easy recipes with cheap summer corn
There’s something about fresh, sweet, juicy corn on the cob that just screams summer. You bite into those pearl-like kernels and taste a burst of sweet juice. It doesn’t get better than this.Except it does: Sweet corn, in season, is really cheap. It starts out at two for $1, then four, then … [Read more...] about Easy recipes with cheap summer corn
Got tomatoes? Recipes to make the most of your summer tomato bounty
It’s a fruit we treat like a vegetable, a nontoxic member of the nightshade family, born in South America but internationally famous. It’s the tomato, of course. And though it can be pricey in winter, in summer it’s indecently cheap at farm stands and markets. You can buy a whole basket for just a … [Read more...] about Got tomatoes? Recipes to make the most of your summer tomato bounty
Travel fees are multiplying; how to avoid them if you can
When it comes to travel fees, it’s starting to feel like 2019 again.Airlines, car rental companies and hotels are reinstating old surcharges and adding new ones to your bill as travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. You can find them everywhere, including your airline ticket and vacation … [Read more...] about Travel fees are multiplying; how to avoid them if you can
Comparing drugstore card perks: Rite-Aid vs. CVS vs. Walgreens
Drugstores carry everything from health and beauty items to school supplies and kitchenware, often at relatively low prices. We looked at three nationwide chain drugstores to decipher their rewards programs and let you in on the potential perks and pitfalls.Rite Aid Sign up for a Rite Aid … [Read more...] about Comparing drugstore card perks: Rite-Aid vs. CVS vs. Walgreens
DIY summer camp for kids
For many, summer camps have become as integral a part of childhood as school. They provide a safe place for the children of working parents, allow kids to explore new activities and retain and continue their learning, and so much more.If you do your homework and start looking early, it is … [Read more...] about DIY summer camp for kids
Save big on Discount Tuesdays at Cinemark
If you're a movie lover on a budget, mark your calendar for Tuesdays.Cinemark offers its Discount Tuesdays every week at participating locations. Ticket price varies by location.In addition, Cinemark Movie Rewards members receive additional savings on top of the Discount Tuesdays … [Read more...] about Save big on Discount Tuesdays at Cinemark
Plan the perfect summer picnic for less
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Use our tips to plan the perfect summer picnic on a budget. Whether you're planning to do a backyard picnic for the family or putting together a picnic in the park for you and your best friends, it doesn't have to be expensive. With a little forethought (and our summer picnic checklist), it’s easy … [Read more...] about Plan the perfect summer picnic for less
How to find deals at estate sales
An estate sale, sometimes known as a tag sale, and sometimes operated as an estate auction, is the sale of everything inside a house. The sales are often held to clean out the house of someone who has died, but many sellers are simply looking to downsize from a big house or start over with new … [Read more...] about How to find deals at estate sales
Red Lobster’s Ultimate Endless Shrimp for $20 is now available every day
No "shrimpy" savings here — just lots of delicious shrimp. Shrimp lovers can now celebrate in a big way. There's no longer any need to anxiously awaiting the return of the Ultimate Endless Shrimp at Red Lobster. It's now available every day!Shrimp fans can mix and match their … [Read more...] about Red Lobster’s Ultimate Endless Shrimp for $20 is now available every day
11 ways to get the best deal on a rental car
Think finding the lowest airfare is tricky? Try getting the best deal on a rental car. These days, car rental rates change faster than television networks launch reality series.But there are ways to both save and be satisfied, without making you feel like a contestant on Survivor. Here are … [Read more...] about 11 ways to get the best deal on a rental car
