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Saving Money

Gymboree – Circle of Friends Sale 30% Off, $5 Shipping, $25 Gymbucks Going On Now

May 12, 2010

Just received an email from Gymboree that they have the circle of friends sale going on. If you are not familiar with this, the sale gives you 30% off everything, even things that are already on sale or clearance. Online use code REWARDSCOF to receive the 30% off. You can really pick up some great deals this way. Also, they are offering $5 shipping for a limited time. The Gymbucks program is going on now too, where you spend $50 in qualified purchases and receive $25 in Gymbucks for use the next time you shop.

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Leftovers for Dinner – Just Like Magic!

May 11, 2010

Photo credit: GoodNCrazy What do you do when a meal is finished? Most of us wash the dishes and wrap up the leftovers, but what happens to the leftover portions not eaten? Do they get consumed later or do they sit in the refrigerator until they start to smell and you finally throw them out? [...]

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How to Stay Disciplined with Your Savings

March 23, 2009

Staying disciplined with your savings is just as important as staying disciplined with your family budget. When you open a savings account, you are given a passbook. Every time you make a deposit or withdrawal, the amount is recorded in the passbook. Let’s say, for example, that you have an online business where payments are [...]

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How to Save Money on Clothes

March 22, 2009

Fashions change from year to year, but the one thing that doesn’t change is the cost. Clothes are becoming more expensive than ever. But at a time when it is critical that we save money, this is one area in which we can effectively do so – without giving up fashion sense. Consignment shops offer [...]

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Coupon Savvy Can Save You Money

March 16, 2009

Regardless how much you can save using coupons, money saved is really “money saved”. Those pennies add up. Some folks argue that 20 cents here and 50 cents there do not add up to substantial savings. But, if you can save 20 to 50 cents on every item you purchase, that adds up to real [...]

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Saving Money on Video Games

March 3, 2009

If your family operates anyway like my family does, video games are a big deal. My kids are always clamoring for the latest and greatest video games. These are the games that their friends keep telling them are the most fun. Unfortunately for them, the latest and greatest video games are also the most expensive. [...]

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Saving Money without Using Coupons

February 25, 2009

You’ve probably already noticed that I’m a fan of using coupons to get a good deal. You might wonder, though, if it’s possible to get a good deal and save money without using coupons. What if you don’t have a coupon for the store you’re shopping in? Does that mean that you can’t save money [...]

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How to Make a Price Comparison Notebook

February 24, 2009

Price comparison book are very helpful when you’re shopping for your family’s groceries. I’ve long advocated stocking up on your favorite products when they are available at discounted prices, but keeping track of the prices at different stores can be tough. My husband often jokes that I have an elephant’s memory, and I still struggle [...]

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Aldi Cheese Sale

February 20, 2009

I was looking through my Aldi sale ad and it looks like lots of cheese on sale this week! Finely Shredded Cheese – 12 oz. – $2.49 Cheese Blocks – $1.29 each String Cheese or String Cheese Spirals – $2.49 each Deluxe American Cheese slices – $2.79 each Deli sliced cheese – $1.69 each I [...]

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What’s Free at Walgreens – 02/15/2009

February 15, 2009

Looks like there are several free items available this week at Walgreen’s after using coupons and rebates. A couple of items that jumped out at me: Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer or Foundation Revlon Creme Lip Gloss ThermaCare Neck / Shoulder Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves Thanks to Nickels N Dimes for sharing these deals. Be [...]

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