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Valery Forti Energy Saving Tips to Heat and Cool Your Home

Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 43% of your utility bill goes for heating and cooling. What's more, heating and cooling systems in the United States together emit 150 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, adding to global climate ch… Continue

Added by Valery Forti on July 22, 2009 at 12:06am — No Comments

Sylvia Is Bigger Really Better When Grocery Shopping?

A common misconception is that buying the larger package such as the "family size" or "value size" of an item in a grocery store is always the best value. Next time you go grocery shopping, do the math—you may be surprised to find that sometimes the smallest package is the best value. In order to get the most for your money when grocery shopping, it is important to be aware of unit pricing. The unit price is the amount you pay per unit for a particular grocery item—usually calculated as the pric… Continue

Added by Sylvia on October 13, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Sylvia Cut Your Heating Bill in Half This Winter

The weather is starting to cool down and soon most of us will be hit with a bill no one looks forward to—the heating bill. Prices are climbing, and it doesn't look like rates are going down any time soon. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to reduce the cost of heating your home this winter. First, do an audit of your house and identify areas where heated air could leak out. Check around windows, doors, fireplaces, and any other areas that feel drafty. Close these costly leaks by usi… Continue

Added by Sylvia on October 3, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Karen Bennett Stay In, Have Fun and Save

A few years ago I saw a TV interview with Ben Stein where he advised Americans to live within their means. It's such simple advice, but it's easy to be tempted by dinner out, new clothes, the latest gadgets, and other things that will supposedly make us feel fulfilled and happy. Even though we live in the age of online shopping and ordering out, it's still true that if you don't go out as much, you won't spend as much money! So in that spirit, here are a few tips to make time spent at home more… Continue

Added by Karen Bennett on October 1, 2008 at 4:21pm — 1 Comment

Sylvia Make your Own Baby Food and Save

If you're a new parent, you may be wondering if you can save money by making your own baby food. The answer is...absolutely! Not only is homemade baby food much more nutritious, but making your own baby food can also help you save a considerable amount of money on groceries each week—especially as your baby gets older. Typically, one ounce of homemade baby food costs about one-fourth of what you would pay for a 1-ounce jar of baby food. I started making my own baby food when my daughter was abo… Continue

Added by Sylvia on September 15, 2008 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Sylvia Frugal Kitchen Tips and Tricks

Every time I walk into the cleaning or kitchen gadget aisle at the store, I can't help but get tempted to try some new product or gadget that in my mind will totally transform my kitchen, keep my food fresh longer or bring my cooking to another level. I admit that sometimes I do give in and purchase a bottle of a new "revolutionary cleaner" that in the end works just as well as something I had at home, but for the most part I try not to buy these items unless I am absolutely sure that what the p… Continue

Added by Sylvia on August 7, 2008 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Sylvia How YouTube Can Save You Money

Most people familiar with YouTube think of it as an endless library of hilarious home videos. Although the funny videos are the most likely thing to draw you to YouTube, there are many other uses for the site. Would you ever think of using YouTube as a free resource to learn how to style your own hair, lose weight or learn Photoshop? You may be surprised to learn just how much free information you can find. I recently told my friend that I was worried that I would not be able to book a hair app… Continue

Added by Sylvia on July 25, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Sylvia Baby Product Beauty Secrets

Moms, did you know you can use baby products as beauty products? Here are some tricks to help you stretch your budget and look gorgeous too, using baby oil, baby powder, diaper cream and baby wipes! Save even more with these coupons from Johnson & Johnson as well as our special baby offers on CoolSavings.com . Baby powder is perfect for… Continue

Added by Sylvia on July 14, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Sylvia Frugal Fourth of July Decorating

Are you looking for budget-friendly Fourth of July decorating ideas? You probably have more decorating supplies than you realize, just laying around your home. Use what you already have, add a few dollar store or craft store finds, and turn everyday items into fabulously frugal decorations this Fourth of July. Hopefully some of the ideas below will get your creative juices flowing and help you make this holiday one to remember. Start by checking to see if you have any colored paper around the h… Continue

Added by Sylvia on June 26, 2008 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Guest Blogger Seven Ideas for Preparing Food at Home Cheaply with Minimal Space and Resources

By Trent Hamm @ The Simple Dollar
My first living experience on my own was in a college dorm room, where I resided for two years. The cooking equipment there was minimal - I had a dorm fridge, a hot plate, a large pan, two plates, a few forks and spoons, and that was about it. I did whatever dishes I needed to do in the restroom sink on my dorm floor. My first apartment after that wasn’t much better - I shared what amounted to an… Continue

Added by Guest Blogger on June 23, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Cynthia Use Loyalty Cards to Save Money

Every year, millions of grocery coupons go unused. That's millions of dollars someone could have saved. It's a waste if you think about it! I look at loyalty cards the same way. Sure, it's sort of a pain to carry them around, but they are a great way to save money. From my small, local coffee and sandwich shop to big grocery chains and restaurant chains—I've got loyalty cards for almost everywhere I shop. (Now, some larger chains have you register and you do give up some privacy when you join--… Continue

Added by Cynthia on June 6, 2008 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Guest Blogger Baking Soda: My Favorite Frugal Substance

By Trent Hamm @ The Simple Dollar
I love baking soda. It’s one of those things I can scarcely resist buying. Whenever I see a huge quantity of it for sale at the local warehouse store, I’m always tempted to pick up a big box of it, as you can get a twelve pound bag of baking soda for $5.76. Why? It has nearly infinite uses and is extremely inexpensive to acquire - the two elements of a purchase that make my frugal heart go pitter… Continue

Added by Guest Blogger on June 6, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Sylvia Money-Saving Tips for College Students

College marks the beginning of many young people's adult lives, but unfortunately it also marks the start of their debt as well. Too often college students have unrealistic expectations of how much money they will earn after they graduate, and spend money irresponsibly in college. If you're a college student, be aware that it may take years before you land that high-paying dream job. In the meantime, here are a few tips to help you manage your money to avoid being overwhelmed with debt once you… Continue

Added by Sylvia on June 5, 2008 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Frugal Dad Six Ways to Reduce Expenses by $130 a Month

What if I told you that you could increase the amount you save and invest each year by $1,500, painlessly. $1,500 a year in a decent mutual fund could appreciate to a significant amount over a working lifetime. Here are six painless ways our family has reduced our monthly expenses by $130 a month. Some may cause a temporary sting, but over the long haul you will barely notice. Reduce cable service to basic channel offerings. The idea of canceling cable altogether strikes fear in most cou… Continue

Added by Frugal Dad on June 5, 2008 at 10:03am — No Comments

Frugal Dad 20 Money-Saving Tips for the Grocery Store

Few spending categories can kill a budget faster than food. For some families the art of frugal grocery shopping comes naturally. We have to work a little harder at my house, but over time we have developed a few tips to help navigate the grocery aisles. Here are a few of our favorites: Sign up for customer loyalty programs. Larger grocery chains such as Kroger or Publix have a customer loyalty program designed to enhance repeat business. Take advantage of “member’s only” pricing by sign… Continue

Added by Frugal Dad on June 3, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Guest Blogger Graduation Gifts on a Budget

By: Dana Joseph
Graduating from high school or college are monumental occasions that should be celebrated by family and friends. If you have a loved one who is about to reach one of these milestone moments, you are absolutely right to want to commemorate the occasion with a special gift. Aside from wedding gifts, graduation presents are the types of things that young adults will remember forever. Choosing a special graduation gift may tempt you to spend more than you normally allot for fam… Continue

Added by Guest Blogger on May 22, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Sylvia Last-Minute Frugal Gifts for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is this Sunday May 11th! Here are a few budget-friendly, last-minute Mother's Day gifts to let your mom know just how much you appreciate her. Just remember to include a thoughtful card that mom can treasure for years to come. - A live plant is much less expensive then a bouquet of flowers and it will last a lot longer too. Pair it with a gift card that has a nostalgic message about how your mother has always taken care of you and helped you grow, so you know she will do the same f… Continue

Added by Sylvia on May 8, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Karen Bennett Shop Early for Dear Old Dad

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and soon enough you’re going to be seeking gift ideas for Dad for Father's Day June 15. Here are some thoughts on gift planning and buying: If you plan on purchasing a Father's Day gift online, be sure to buy early in order to avoid any charges for express shipping. Also don’t forget to do some research online to make sure you get the best price. The Compare Prices section on CoolSavings is… Continue

Added by Karen Bennett on May 7, 2008 at 1:56pm — No Comments

Sam Squealer Tips for Saving Money on Auto Insurance

by Sylvia Auto Insurance is not exactly a fun topic to write or read about, but considering that choosing the right car insurance company can save you a couple hundred dollars per year, it is definitely a topic to explore. For years, I overpaid my car insurance bill because I simply did not want to deal with the hassle of switching car insurance companies. Luckily my friend told me about an easy to use insuranc… Continue

Added by Sam Squealer on April 17, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Sam Squealer Blog of the Month: Money Saving Mom

by Cynthia

I found a great savings blog, moneysavingmom.com. And I know I am not the first to find it, because blog owner Crystal has legions of loyal fans commenting and posting their own deals every day! Here's an example of the stuff she writes about:… Continue

Added by Sam Squealer on April 1, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

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I came across a great website, tgiblackfriday.com, that is updated with the latest deals and ads daily! Among others, they have the full page Black Friday ads posted for Best Buy, Target, Home Depot, Walgreens, Kohl's, Macy's and Kmart. You'll fi...
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