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Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday is the holiday shopping heavyweight bout. American consumers will spend $586 billion on holiday shopping this year, and of that, $96 billion will be spent online. The scorecard suggests the reigning champ, Black Friday, will remain undefeated, pulling in around $490 billion. However, there’s more to the Black Friday and … Read more
Gray hair happens to everyone at some point, whether they want it to or not. Some people get gray hair earlier than expected, while others are lucky enough to dodge the curse of gray hair until several decades later. In addition, while some people are comfortable with their graying locks, most people don’t like the … Read more
The cooler weather has arrived, and I’ve been busy baking cookies for college care packages. It’s my “go-to” high school graduation gift…I give an i.o.u. in June and send the care packages each fall. If you need a cheap and cheerful gift for a college student…this is it, you’ll be the mom of the year! … Read more
The technology world focuses on the latest, greatest, shiniest products on the market. What happens if all you want is something reasonably priced that can get the job done? One good thing about the constant improvements in the technology world is earlier generations of technology see plenty of price decreases as they lose their novelty. … Read more
According to California Closets, the average woman only wears 20% of the clothes in her closet on a regular basis. So start sorting out your clothes and clean out your closets using these 5 Easy Steps to an Organized Closet, and then we can be fashionable and frugal! Empty Your Closet – I mean EVERYTHING! Decide … Read more
Do you shop online? Do you earn cash back for your online purchases? If not, it’s time to learn how to earn cash back when shopping online. Read my complete Ebates review so you know it isn’t a scam, they’re simply paying you a portion of the commission they earn for sending stores customers. They’ve been featured … Read more
It’s time to think about needs vs. wants. Does your daughter need those designer jeans for school or can those be classified as a want? Is your son’s backpack zipper broken or does he just want a new one? Needs vs. Wants – it’s a lesson we all learned in kindergarten, and it’s worth revisiting … Read more
Tuition, housing, meal plan, parking pass, books, fees…they quickly add up for college students! Ready to save money? Grab your student ID and take advantage of discounts on computers, movies, shopping, food and more. Need Techie Stuff? Student Discounts for Computers and Cell Phones Apple – College students always get discounts on Apple products! Right … Read more
You’d be crazy to go to Bed Bath and Beyond without a coupon. In fact, you’d be crazy to go to Bed Bath and Beyond without a coupon for each item you’re purchasing. We’ve become so accustomed to stores allowing us to use only one coupon that we’re in awe when we learn that Bed … Read more
You may have heard the term Co-Op before but weren’t sure what it really meant. Often, the first thing people think of is farmers. You may have wondered also if it is a type of business. Let’s start with what a Co-Op is. A Co-Op (short for cooperative) is when a group of individuals or … Read more