Recent Frugal Blog PostsHosting Santa's Workshopby Mary Ann RomansYesterday at 07:45 AMEach year, it seems that we wind up spending too much money on the holidays. One of the ways to cut this expense down while reinforcing the validity of Christmas is to concentrate on gifts that come from the heart, gifts that are made by hand. Store Returns: What You Need to Know 5by Mary Ann Romans05 Nov 2009 04:44 AMDo you think that if you purchase something either for yourself or as a gift that it will be easy to return? These days, stores are getting more and more picky about accepting returns. This includes gift cards. You can't usually turn them in for cash. Store Returns: What You Need to Know 4by Mary Ann Romans04 Nov 2009 10:09 AMDid you know that when it comes to electronics, different return rules often apply. This is something to be aware of when you are shopping for that holiday HDTV, digital camera, iPod, phone or video gaming device. Frugal Trips for Holiday Travelby Andrea Hermitt04 Nov 2009 12:33 AMIf you are planning to travel over Thanksgiving or the winter holidays, there are some things that you should know. The Today show recently did a story called What the Travel Agents Do Not Want You to Know. Store Returns: What You Need to Know 3by Mary Ann Romans03 Nov 2009 07:09 AMNow we start the busiest shopping season. We will do our careful research to get the best deals possible. Store Returns: What You Need to Know 2by Mary Ann Romans02 Nov 2009 07:29 PMDon't forget about store returns. At this time of the year buying things that cannot be returned will just waste your money. Store Returns: What You Need to Knowby Mary Ann Romans02 Nov 2009 01:20 PMWhen you spend money on something that you can't use then you might as well just throw your money away. Unfortunately, this can happen to almost everyone, whether you buy something for yourself or if you buy a gift for someone else. Ways to Save on Holiday Cardsby Mary Ann Romans31 Oct 2009 11:53 AMDoes your budget include Christmas cards for this year? If not and you still want to send them, consider the following options. They will help you save money and still follow this cherished tradition. First take a look at what cards you may already have before you purchase any new ones. Frighteningly Not Frugalby Mary Ann Romans31 Oct 2009 06:31 AMI just read an article about some halloween festivities that happened yesterday. A local town sponsored a pumpkin walk, where kids could visit downtown and trick or treat safely. Christmas Tree Savingsby Mary Ann Romans30 Oct 2009 09:44 AMVery often when we are budgeting for Christmas, we think of the gifts and maybe the food. We usually leave out the cost of the Christmas tree and any extra lights or ornaments that may go with it. But the Christmas tree can be an expense to budget. Recent Blog Comments pkwynn says... "i agree as a checker in a grocery store, I don't see anything wrong with checking your receipt in front of the checker, we all make mistakes." Mary Ann Romans says... "Memartha, I didn't know about the free toy program." |
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