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There’s a big controversy over a pizza chain’s upcoming giveaway, according to a USA TODAY story. The problem: Customers have to order in Spanish to get the freebie and some see this as discrimination.
This got me thinking — what aren’t you willing to do to score a freebie? Would you pass on this pizza deal just because you have to order in Spanish?
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Have you been on Swap.com lately? The site has expanded beyond books and media items! We’ve been saying it for a while now, swapping is the new shopping, and with its latest expansion, Swap.com is making it much easier to trade all sorts of items.
Disclosure: Our friends, The Swapaholics, are the swap experts and event planners for Swap.com’s events around the country. You may remember them from our 2010 Frugal Festival — they co-sponsored the event!
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
College money – Heading to college? Here’s how to get more financial aid for college. (Money Crashers)
Improve your electric bill – Shrink your electric bill with these 14 ways. (Budgets Are Sexy)
Vacay time – Where are you headed this summer? Here are 20 ways to save on vacation before you go on holiday. (MSN Money)
Extra Cash – Want to make extra dough? Find out what the worst ways to make extra money are and avoid them! (Wisebread)
Lunch time – Ten tips for making cheap lunches. (MainStreet)
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I’m bowling on the cheap this summer and I want to share — ok, brag — about how I’m doing it. Since I signed my sister up to receive free bowling passes we’ll be spending quite a bit of time at our local AMF.
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No need to take toilet paper from hotels to save money in the bathroom. The June 2012 issue of ShopSmart, published by Consumer Report’s, tested 25 toilet papers to find the best. Below I share the papers that made the honor roll.
Note that ShopSmart warns to watch out for short sheeting as it’s happening more often. To get the best deal at the store, make sure to compare unit-pricing labels.
Drum roll, please! The best TP is…
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I compiled a list full of fun and frugal activities to do with your kids this summer. Some of them are completely free while others are dirt cheap! I already have my summer fun planned out. Do you?
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My secret to having an arsenal full of specialized cooking utensils without going broke is the hardware store. In many cases, the only difference between a hardware store tool and the kitchen version is price. Read on to see what cheap kitchen tools you can find at your local hardware.
Cooking Twine
Skip the small packages of kitchen twine sold at supermarkets and buy a cheap roll of twine at the hardware store. Just make sure to look for cotton twine only as nylon and other synthetic twines will melt. Twine comes in handy for trussing up poultry, tying together bouquet garnis, and holding roasts together.
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Graduation season is here! If you’re heading to a graduation this year, we’ve got you covered. I’ve rounded up some of our best graduation posts to help you save money.
Know a grad and need a thoughtful, yet inexpensive graduation gift? Consider a financial gifts for your grad. Don’t worry, it won’t break the bank. It’s as simple as getting them a financial book to bone up on their personal finances. Our gift ideas work for both high school and college grads!
Should I go back and snatch this beauty?
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I hit a couple thrift stores this weekend in search of an entryway bench. Instead, I found a wooden chest (image at right) that could double as a bench with storage. After seeing the price tag, I walked away. It was $50! I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the chest. Did I make a mistake leaving it behind?
Lynda sent in a link to an AWESOME article on how to shop Craigslist that included a lot of ideas I hadn’t considered before. (And I consider myself very handy with Craigslist.) Lynda says:
some really good tips for craigslist…
http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2242619/list/ Secrets-to-Shopping-Craigslist
I didn’t know I could use the same tools (quote marks, minus marks) that I’d use on a regular search!
Hope you and the baby are doing well,
regards,
Lynda
Wished I’d written this post myself! What other stores or websites do you want the inside secrets to? Send us a hot tip or deal you scored by emailing us.
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Cheap clothes – Have growing kiddies? Eight ways to save on kids clothes. (MoneyCrashers)
Shopping Target – If you’re Target obsessed, here’s how to save money at Target. (Three Thrifty Guys)
Flooring costs – Renovating your home? Check out these five ways to save money on new flooring. (Wisebread)
Check your credit – How to monitor your credit for free. (The Digerati Life)
Skip prepaid cards – CNN Money sets the record straight on common misconceptions of prepaid cards so you won’t be misled. (CNN Money)
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I headed to IKEA this past weekend in search of a kitchen island and left with bathrobes. Oye! I couldn’t help myself as I’d been looking for comfy robes for a while. At the register, I received a wonderful surprise. IKEA has a rewards card! Am I the last one to know?
While in line, I was debating my purchase with my sister and the cashier chimed in.
My Mother's Day gift to myself!
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What do you want for Mother’s Day? One popular Mother’s Day gift is an iPad, according to a recent TechBargains survey.
- Of 1,500 respondents, 91% said they would prefer an iPad over flowers this Mother’s Day
- 13% of moms want flowers
- 26% of respondents will buy mom flowers
- 31% of moms want a tech gadget
- 11% will get their mom a tech gadget
Seems there is a sizeable gap between what moms want and what they will receive. I suppose that is true of any gift exchange.
For Mother’s Day I bought myself a sterling silver necklace, above, that says “I love Lucy.” I told me husband that I wanted to get a card from him and Lucy. I’m easy to please – partly because I know exactly what I want!
What do you want for Mother’s Day?
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Filling up prescriptions and buying OTC medication can be costly. Thankfully, there are ways to score prescription discounts. The May issue of Consumer Reports’ ShopSmart tackles the issue and I summarize their findings below.
Go generic – Thought the names are unpronounceable, Consumer Reports found you’ll end up saving as much as 95 percent off the brand name price. Hot dang! The same is true about OTCs. I stopped buying Motrin a long time ago, and instead buy Ibuprofen. It’s so much cheaper!
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Reader Marie left a comment in a post asking us to help her find the tech needed for her to stream movies and shows on her TV. She writes:
Hi Yazmin,
I look forward to reading your blog every day. I’ve learned and have saved so much from your articles.
I was wondering if you or any of your readers know what technology is available to watch TV via the internet.
Cable &/or satellite costs account for amongst the highest of our household expenses. My cable bill increases $3-5 dollars every 4-6 months!
I have heard there is a box you could purchase (for a one time fee) to plug your TV into enabling your TV to pick up shows via the internet.
If you or any of your readers know about this service & how to set it up or any other TV technology to save me money I would be so thankful.
