Thanksgiving is only 9 days away. Whether you’re hosting the dinner or just bringing a side dish to celebrate at someone else’s home, get ready now to avoid last-minute trips to crowded stores. Here are a few money-saving tips along with links to recipes and fun printable coloring pages for the kids.
Smart Shopping
Buy most of your Thanksgiving groceries before this weekend. Most stores are still well-stocked with canned goods (think green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc.), p…
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Added by Karen Bennett on November 17, 2009 at 4:53pm —
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Planning your Thanksgiving menu? Try these recipes from Pillsbury, Land O Lakes, Campbell's and others. Also enjoy the savings you’ll get on the ingredients by printing the corresponding coupons below.
Turkey
Here is a basic recipe for getting your turkey prepped, stuffed and in the oven. Or, have you ever tried roasting your turkey in a…
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Added by Karen Bennett on November 10, 2009 at 4:10pm —
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Are you up to your eyeballs in Halloween candy? Do you want to get it out of your house without actually throwing it away? Here are a couple of options:
Through the
Halloween Candy Buy Back project, you can take your extra candy to local participating dentists who will pay you $1 per pound and then send it to American troops stationed overseas through
Operation Gratitude…
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Added by Karen Bennett on November 3, 2009 at 3:05pm —
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With Halloween a few days away, why not get into the spirit with some fun crafts, foods and e-cards?
These
Caramel Candy Apples are super easy to make, requiring only three ingredients. Or, try these
Pumpkin Cookies which call for simple ingredients you may already have on hand.
If you’re going to be car…
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Added by Karen Bennett on October 27, 2009 at 5:43pm —
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Still looking for Halloween costumes?
BuyCostumes.com is offering five costume products for $5, five days a week. Today’s products include some furry, animal-themed kids’ costumes and a couple of cute canine costumes. Check out the bonus costumes on that page which are also marked down.
Shindigz is also offering $5 costumes every day. Today’s co…
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Added by Karen Bennett on October 20, 2009 at 11:12am —
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With 80 days until Christmas and just 65 days until Hanukah, now’s a wonderful time to start your holiday gift shopping, if you haven’t done so already. Here are a few points to help get you motivated:
* You’re better off devoting a little money each paycheck starting now than needing to come up with all the money a couple of weeks before Christmas.
* Does the thought of looking for gift items on half-bare, picked-over shelves stress you out? Me too! Start shopping now when you should have no…
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Added by Karen Bennett on October 6, 2009 at 2:43pm —
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Want to bake some nutritious goodies for friends and family, and save money on the ingredients? These recipes are great for fall brunches or potlucks, and you can print
CoolSavings coupons to save on the ingredients!
Sunny Lemon Raspberry Muffins
Raspberries, lemon peel and yog…
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Added by Karen Bennett on September 29, 2009 at 2:28pm —
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Do you usually rush out a week or two before Halloween to purchase your costumes? If so, avoid the stress this year by checking out a large selection of costumes online, from the comfort of your own home.
Shop smart by checking out
Halloween costumes on CoolSavings’ Compare Prices page. For little tots’ costumes you’ll find the best prices on monkeys, pumpkins,…
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Added by Karen Bennett on September 22, 2009 at 4:21pm —
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Have you heard? Organization is the new black! It’s en vogue to pare down and de-clutter. Here are some practical areas to get started today.
File or trash paperwork daily. Are you drowning in papers? Whether it be postal mail, work forms or your kids’ school papers, file or take action on them without fail every day. Set a goal to sign permission slips, return forms and toss unneeded papers as soon as they enter your life. This will help prevent missing paperwork and forgotten deadlines…
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Added by Karen Bennett on September 15, 2009 at 11:56am —
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Fall is on the way and it’s time to start cooking those hearty soups, stews and chili dishes again. Give these satisfying dinner recipes a try. Remember, to save on calories you can always substitute turkey for beef, plain yogurt for sour cream, and so on. Don’t be afraid to be creative and alter recipes to your taste or diet!
* You can make this
Chili con Carne either on the stove top or in the crock pot. It…
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Added by Karen Bennett on September 9, 2009 at 4:11pm —
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The new September
Printable Coupons are now up on CoolSavings. Get 'em while they're hot. Here are some tips to make sure everyone is able to print them successfully.
The first time you try to print a coupon, it will trigger the download of a small application necessary for printing, called the Coupon Printer. If you run into any problems with printing, please review the following information regarding the Coupon Pri…
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Added by Karen Bennett on September 1, 2009 at 2:42pm —
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CoolSavings offers lots of great
Printable Coupons. Here are some tips to make sure everyone is able to print them successfully.
The first time you try to print a coupon, it will trigger the download of a small application necessary for printing, called the Coupon Printer. If you run into any problems with printing, please review the following information regarding the Coupon Printer:
Why the Coupon Printer is Ne…
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Added by Karen Bennett on September 1, 2009 at 2:30pm —
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CoolSavings offers lots of great
Printable Coupons. Here are some tips to make sure everyone is able to print them successfully.
The first time you try to print a coupon, it will trigger the download of a small application necessary for printing, called the Coupon Printer. If you run into any problems with printing, please review the following information regarding the Coupon Printer:
Why the Coupon Printer is Ne…
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Added by Karen Bennett on September 1, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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Many of us clip and print coupons because we know the savings add up. It’s also good practice to be familiar with each store’s coupon policy so you don’t have any surprises at the check-out. Here are links to some stores’ coupon policies:
Wal-Mart
Target (policy provided via the CouponMom Web site)…
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Added by Karen Bennett on August 25, 2009 at 4:18pm —
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The school year's starting. Would you like to become better organized, reduce stress and help your family’s days go smoothly? Think of all the rushing around and headaches you'll prevent with just a little advance preparation. Here are some tips to get you on track.
Packing
1.) Pack your child’s backpack and make his lunch ahead of time, preferably the evening before. This helps prevent last-minute stress when you’re looking to get out the door the next morning. (For lunchbox ideas, see…
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Added by Karen Bennett on August 19, 2009 at 11:18am —
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With school starting soon, it’s the perfect time to create a list of lunch ideas to keep handy around the kitchen. Think of all the lunchbox foods your kids like and add them to your list. Edit and modify your list throughout the year as your kids’ preferences change, and consult with your list before doing your grocery shopping. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Sandwiches. Sandwiches are the backbone of the school lunch. If your children like very few different sandwich options,…
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Added by Karen Bennett on August 12, 2009 at 8:56am —
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With summer slipping by, have you thought about the holidays yet? Are you hoping to enjoy a relaxing Christmas or Hanukah with loved ones? Make sure it’s truly relaxing by thinking of your budgeting and spending early. There’s no time like the present.
Here are some tips for budgeting and planning:
Make a gift recipient list. Create a list of people for whom you plan to buy gifts. In addition to family members, be sure to list any teachers, co-workers and friends for whom you want to bu…
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Added by Karen Bennett on August 5, 2009 at 3:17pm —
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When I first got married almost 12 years ago, I knew nothing about cooking but was eager to learn. Armed with several hard-cover cookbooks with glossy pages, I was anxious to put together elaborate meals as tasty as they looked in the pictures. However after several disappointments I realized I needed to start at the bottom and learn the basics first!
Are you a cooking newbie looking for tips to get started? Below are a few tips that will have you on your way to making delicious, healthy meals…
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Added by Karen Bennett on July 28, 2009 at 3:25pm —
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Common thoughts when we’re yearning for things to be different are, “If only I had more money, I’d do X, Y and Z.” Or “My life would be so much better if I only had more money.” Well, how would you like to refocus your energies on enjoying the things you already have? Here are a few practical tips for doing just that:
1.) Challenge yourself to find fun, enjoyable and FREE outings. Visit your local pool, playground, library or forest preserve. Enjoy the warm summer months by spending as m…
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Added by Karen Bennett on July 21, 2009 at 3:28pm —
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Looking for discounts on cute shoes? Get 15% off these fun, colorful Tie-Dye Chucks from Delia’s through
CoolSavings’ online coupon! You’ll get 15% off your entire order, so check out all the tennis, flats and boots (not to mention tees, sweaters and jeans).
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Added by Karen Bennett on July 14, 2009 at 4:08pm —
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