Savings Tips

Cheap Thrills?

May 6, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

Looking for Entertainment? Fun, Cheap Things to Do

Cheap Fun Abounds, You Don't Have to spend Big Bucks to Have Great Entertainment! Cheap vs Expensive? If you think that sitting watching tv is cheap, think again? My cable bill, which I am considering cancelling, is as much as a small car payment. If you’ve spent one too many nights melting your brain in front of the television with your kids, you’re probably desperate for ideas about things to do that won’t cost you a lot of money. Many people are finding that these tough economic … [Read more...]

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Fun, Cheap Date Ideas

April 21, 2012 By Jan Leasure 2 Comments

Cheap Date, Fun Date! Date much? Have you been waiting to ask someone out out on a date because you’re broke and you can’t afford to take them to do something fancy and expensive? Although you may be hurting for money right now, that doesn’t mean that this girl won’t find you interesting and have a lot of fun on a date with you. If you are willing to be a little creative and put yourself out there, there are a lot of things that you can do for entertainment that are exciting and … [Read more...]

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How To Extreme Coupon When You’re Stuck in the Car

April 19, 2012 By $uper $aver Dawn Leave a Comment

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Extreme Coupon in the CAR? Yes, you CAN! Extreme coupon yourself to savings! We all have those times when we're stuck in the car, whether we're driving the kids back and forth to activities or when you arrive too early for an appointment. I often leave a magazine or newspaper in the door to avoid boredom and catch up on the latest news. I've realized, though, that it's also a great time to "extreme coupon!" If you have 5-10 minutes or more when you're stuck in the car waiting at the … [Read more...]

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Tips on How to Save on Gas

April 12, 2012 By Carla Leave a Comment

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Save on Gas with these simple tips.... Gas prices are on the rise and if you drive back and forth to work it can really cut into your gas budget. Plan how to (get the most out of) and save on gas this year! Do you really know how much you spend on gas each week? Month? Year? Now is the time to keep track of your gas expenditures, figure out how much you truck really gets to the mile AND save your gas receipts in case you expense transportation and just to see how much you are really … [Read more...]

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The Easter Egg Double Play!

April 7, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

Bragging Rights on my 2012 Easter Eggs! Check out the Tie-Dye & Vegas Glitter!

Easter Egg Coloring.....Show Me Some Love! Easter Egg coloring is my passion you know! Good morning you guys! I may just using this post to grab some bragging rights to show off the eggs I colored last night. I invited my friends three "kids" over to color eggs because they had NEVER colored eggs for Easter...EVER. They are 12, 20 & 22 and I thought they needed some real "Easter Egg" know how! So I set out to grab up my bargain supplies: 3 dozen JUMBO I might add, big white fresh … [Read more...]

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Facts About Eggs! Just What Easter Detectives Need!

April 5, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

Ten Facts About eggs: Our Cheapest Source of Protein! Eggs are a versatile, inexpensive and tasty source of protein that we often take for granted. Eggs come in dozens of varieties and range in price from $3.50 or more per dozen down to 89 cents per dozen I just bought three dozen eggs for 89 cents each yesterday). Eggs are of course always cheaper in the Easter season or the day after, so early late March or early April is a great time to try out new egg recipes since your main … [Read more...]

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All Coupons Not Created Equal!

March 24, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

When Coupons are Frustrating... DEAR $UPER $AVER: I have been thinking about writing this for a long time. I am sick and tired of the coupons that state, “So much off of two, or other multiple purchases”. In the first place, if it is a product that I have never tried, how will I know that I will like it? I might be stuck with something I really don’t care for. I would rather have a single 50 cent coupon good for a discount off of a single product, than an 80 cent coupon … [Read more...]

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How to Decorate Eggs to Admire AND Eat!

March 20, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

Holiday Egg Tips from The Incredible Edible Egg Council!

Eggs--Easter, Passover & Springtime Eggery Tips! Oh Man, I love eggs; I love them boiled, fried, over easy and even on a special recipe I love that we call "Breakfast Pizza!" Spring time is my big excuse to have eggs 1,000 ways. Here are some facts and some history of the Incredible Edible Egg! Eggs have been a part of springtime traditions for a very long time. Centuries before Christ was born, pagan people of many nations celebrated the return of the sun and the rebirth of nature … [Read more...]

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Cheap St. Patrick’s Novelties!

March 6, 2012 By Jan Leasure 1 Comment

Shamrock Rubber Duckies for St Patrck's Day????

St. Patrick's Novelties For Pennies! St. Patrick's Day? What is more fun than celebrating the little holidays and special days in every month? Celebrating them as CHEAPLY as possible, that’s what! I’m trying to celebrate MORE for LESS these days (starting with St. Patrick's Day) and one of the places that is helping me do that is THE ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY! Where did I get my mardi gras beads? OTC? St. Patrick’s Day shamrocks? OTC. Easter baskets, grass, plastic eggs, etc. … [Read more...]

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Golfers! Save Money and Play Golf!

February 27, 2012 By Jan Leasure 2 Comments

Golf Isn't Cheap, But There Are Ways to Save! I'm not the best golfer but I have a lot of friends who are avid, avid players. The one drawback to enjoying life out on the course is of"course" that golf is one of the most expensive hobbies of all. I did a little research to come up with just a few tips that might help save a few bucks off of that golf tab so you can play a few more rounds this season! 1.) Play During The Week! Weekday golf is always 40 - 60% less than weekend … [Read more...]

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