I was a smoker for 27 years and have been smoke-free for six. If you have resolved that 2013 is your year to quit smoking, you probably already know how expensive nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, etc. can be. Here are some tips that will help save you some money on nicotine replacement … [Read more...] about Saving money on nicotine replacement therapy
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Get charities to take your unwanted stuff
You'd think charities would do back flips over your unwanted items. But unless you have the ability and strength to get them out of your home, you'd be wrong. When I recently combined two households I called all the biggies (Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity), anxious to donate quality … [Read more...] about Get charities to take your unwanted stuff
Get free stuff, give old stuff away
Wouldn't it be great if there were an easy way to give your unwanted but perfectly good stuff to someone who needed it? And a way to get stuff that's perfect for you but doesn't work for your neighbors any more?There is, and it's called Freecycle. It's a great way to work with your neighbors to … [Read more...] about Get free stuff, give old stuff away
How to get the best used furniture deals
My husband and I recently bought a home roughly twice the size of our old one. We enjoy the extra space, but several rooms in our home are completely devoid of furniture. Since I’m not impressed with the high prices and low quality of most “big-box” furniture stores, I’ve slowly been amassing … [Read more...] about How to get the best used furniture deals
Save money by sharing toys at a toy co-op or library
We teach our kids to share their toys, but toy co-ops and toy libraries take that idea to a whole new level. Toy co-ops form when several families pool their toys and take turns letting the kids play with them. Toy libraries operate on a larger scale, lending out toys just as traditional libraries … [Read more...] about Save money by sharing toys at a toy co-op or library
Sniff out ways to save at pet stores
Like Butterball's, your pet's nose is probably amazing. It's up to you, however, to ferret out the deals on treats, toys and other pet supplies. Most major pet store chains offer price matching and some accept competitors' coupons, as well as manufacturers' coupons, which can help you save money on … [Read more...] about Sniff out ways to save at pet stores
Best gifts under $25 for fitness buffs
Give the gift of health and wellness to friends or family members who are into fitness and biking, or would like to be more active. These gifts are affordable cover a variety of activities. As a fitness enthusiast myself, I already own these items or would buy them self (or have them on … [Read more...] about Best gifts under $25 for fitness buffs
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
5 best photo gifts for less than $20
For simple, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, look no further than your camera. With your digital images and a few other materials, you can make affordable gifts for everyone on your list.Photo Calendar You'll find calendar templates at almost any photo lab or on websites like Snapfish and … [Read more...] about 5 best photo gifts for less than $20
How to get the best deals on toys
If you're shopping for kids this holiday season, you're probably shopping for toys. Use these tips to save money on all the toys on your list.The Early Bird Doesn't Get the Best DealBlack Friday ads might make you think that scoring the best deals on toys means rising before dawn the day … [Read more...] about How to get the best deals on toys
12 factors that affect your car insurance premiums
There are many factors that can affect your car insurance premiums and, according to underwriters, each comes with a certain “risk.” Insurance underwriters help insurance companies evaluate their clients’ risk by giving each potential risk a numerical value. Once all factors have been given a value, … [Read more...] about 12 factors that affect your car insurance premiums
Does it pay to return to work after baby? Do the math
This post is by Erin Flynn Jay, author of "Mastering The Mommy Track."Many new moms have mixed feelings about whether they should return to work after a too-brief maternity leave or stay home until their kids are older. Are you undecided about whether you should quit your job and stay home with … [Read more...] about Does it pay to return to work after baby? Do the math
Where to find free and cheap audiobooks
So many books, so little time. Thank goodness for audiobooks and the talented voice actors who read to us while we're driving or exercising or otherwise engaged. You can find tens of thousands of books in audio format, many of them for low or no cost if you know where to look. Here are five sources … [Read more...] about Where to find free and cheap audiobooks
Barnes & Noble kids’ club brings rewards and savings
Barnes & Noble wants to encourage kids to embrace reading at a young age with all of its adventures and benefits. The bookstore offers a FREE Kids' Club full of rewards and special offers. As a welcome gift, you'll receive 30% off any one kids' book or toy. Plus, you'll earn a $5 reward for … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble kids’ club brings rewards and savings
Cheap! cheap! cheap! 1 chicken yields 4 meals
The goal of the government during the Great Depression was to have “a chicken in every pot.” Well, there’s a good reason they picked chicken. Even though the prices on poultry have gone up, along with everything else, it’s still a bargain. When my kids were growing up, a Sunday’s roast chicken was … [Read more...] about Cheap! cheap! cheap! 1 chicken yields 4 meals