Archive for February, 2009

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I was thinking about how to celebrate with my family. I was inspired by a story in the Orange County Register this morning about a couple who will be taking the money they would have spent on gifts and will donate it to the Orange County Rescue Mission. What a...

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I know my generosity has taken a back seat to my need to cut back. I must remember that there are many others doing better than I am and many others doing much worse. It is easy to get think that since I can’t do much, I won’t do anything. This has not been...

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Top 5 sites for saving money on your next road trip. A little planning can go a long way. Spend a little time checking these great sites for saving money before you go: momsminivan.com  - Find more than 100 games and activity ideas to keep kids occupied. roadfood.com   – map out the best small-town eats...

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Here is a kitchen tip to save you some frustration. Yesterday I went to throw out an empty Reynolds foil box and for some reason I turned it, and looked at the end of the box. And written on the end it said, “Press here to lock end”. Right there on the end of...

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These websites can save you money and time. Priceprotectr.com     – helps you get money back if items you bought have dropped in price. Register your purchases, and e-mails will arrive when the prices have fallen. Claim the cash with an e-mail, phone call, or store visit. Honesty.com  - lets you know how much things usually...

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Here are my tips and tricks for using coupons.  It is easy- just get started and tweak as you go.  I keep an accordian folder in my car, (that’s the secret) with sections for restaurants, retail, dry cleaners, pet supplies, pharmacies, and businesses that I frequent.  I also keep my frequent buyer cards in...

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Here are some ideas for saving money for gift giving on a budget:  Please share your ideas too. * A family calendar-this year my sister used Vistaprint,  to make our annual 12 month calendar. I love flipping over the months and knowing that my Mom and siblings are doing the same. Also include every family...

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Saving money on the prom is tough to do. Here are a few ideas that I gathered from those who have done it: Limit the hours of the limo rental, (just booking it to ride to the prom and arrange to be picked up at the end.) Instead of going out to a pricey...

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