Freebies

We watch for the best freebies every day – passing along food restaurant coupons and grocery deals that result in getting free stuff in your mail, online, and at the store.

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  • Woman Staying Cool

    Stay Cool ““ Save Cash

    Summer is definitely here! And staying cool can be costly. Here are some alternatives to bumping up the air conditioning constantly.
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  • What’s for Dinner when It’s too Hot to Cook

    The “What’s for dinner?” question doesn’t disappear with cooler temperatures fleeing. And preparing dinners during late afternoon heat becomes a dreaded task. Use the stove or oven, and the house gets hot along with the food. If you don’t want to relegate everything to the outdoor grill, here are some other ideas.
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  • Summer and the livin’ is easy”¦but not always cheap

    Summer spending slides into a dangerous level all too easily. There are parties, get-togethers, vacations, family reunions”¦ it’s like the holiday season, only sunnier – and longer. And all this fun and relaxation can be as expensive. More

  • Internet Coupon Tips

    Internet printable coupons provide easy savings with a few mouse clicks. But fear of fraud and concerns over printing costs prevent some from taking advantage of them. There is no need to fear, just follow some simple rules. More

  • School’s Out ““ and the Deals are ON!

    Summer can slide by at an alarming rate. Don’t wait to shop for things you know you’ll need. Amazing deals can be found with a little hunting and planning ““ making the financial strain of back-to-school all but disappear.
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  • Graduate your Gift-Giving

    Every graduate is more than happy to accept cash in a card, but maybe you don’t want to go the “Congrats… here’s 20 bucks” route. Whether your reason is to save money, to be more personal, or just to have more fun with it – here are some ideas for creative graduation gifts. More

  • Clip or Flip – You Decide

    To really save money on groceries, you have to use coupons. And organizing your coupons in a way that makes sense to you is critical to success. In the “coupon world”, there are two camps: Clippers and Flippers. More

  • Spring Clean for Overall Health

    Spring is a natural time to clean out, throw out, be out. Sunshine makes our energy rise and our hearts feel lighter. Unfortunately, desire does not always translate into actually doing things we should. More

  • Stop Fumbling at the Store

    Your coupons are clipped. You head to the busy, crowded store with a pocket or purse stuffed full ““ confident you’re ready. Then you get to the shelf. How many of that coupon did you have? Were there size specifications? You need to look. So you pull out the wad… Just far enough to drop half of it on the floor… and of course they don’t fall in a nice, neat pile. No, they flutter and scatter all over. Your confidence flees as your cheeks redden and frustration floods in.

    Sound familiar? Here are some simple pre-store fixes to avoid grocery aisle coupon fumbling. More

  • Shop and Teach Admirable Character

    Shopping with young ones can become a stressful battle of wills. Two minutes in the door, and the whining and begging begins. Fatigued and stressed parents find themselves saying “˜yes’ to small concessions just to keep the peace. Not only is this unhealthy for the budget, it can be counterproductive to developing positive character traits. (click the title to read more) More