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Archives for July 2008

Back to School

by Erin Steiner July 30th, 2008 | Money Saving Hints

Earlier this week I walked into my local Fred Meyer and was, well, assaulted is a harsh word but it's the best way to describe the experience, with the start of the "Back to School" season. Is it me, or does "back to school" start earlier every year?


There were notebooks, binders, writing utensils, backpacks—just about everything a person could need if he were heading back to the classroom in the fall—and a few extra things as well. Since when does a student need an mp3 player for school (or am I just old)?


One of the

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It’s Amost Time for Knee High Boots

by Erin Steiner July 22nd, 2008 | Fashion Guide

The weather is still sweltering, and the last thing you probably want to think about is shoving your feet back into regular shoes, but in just eight short weeks, it will be autumn and you know what that means: boot season will be back. Fall is the best time for shorter skirts and higher boots, but if you haven't gone boot shopping here are a few tips to keep in mind:


1. Not everything that looks fabulous in pictures will look fabulous on you. Boots are like any other piece of clothing, and in this case, your calves are

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The Family Road Trip

by Erin Steiner July 15th, 2008 | Money Saving Hints

Once again, it is time for that family vacation! Every summer families pack up and hit the road for what is supposed to be a fun and carefree family vacation. Usually these vacations end up being stressful and expensive. This year the traditional family vacation stands to be even more expensive! Gas prices, the price of food and lodging - prices have exploded!


This year, why not do everything you can to save money? Here are a few hints to help:


1. Cars get better gas mileage if they don't do a lot of stopping and starting and, while

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Above Ground Swimming Pools

by Erin Steiner July 8th, 2008 | Home Shopping

With the weather heating up many of us start paying visits to the local community swimming pool. Swimming pools are a great way to cool off and have fun during the hot summer months, and they can be a great source of exercise! Of course, not everybody has the time to spend the day at the community pool and some people don't like the noise and crowds that are associated with public swimming pools, but if you can't afford an in-ground swimming pool, what other option is there?


An above ground swimming pool!


Above ground swimming pools are

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The Perfect Wedding Gift

by Erin Steiner July 1st, 2008 | Gift Ideas

Summertime is rampant with weddings, and you know what that means: it's time to figure out what kind of wedding gift giver you want to be.


While registering for gifts has exploded in popularity in recent years, there are still some couples who find the idea of registering for presents to be tacky—almost like begging. For the gift giver, this can present something of a headache. How can you make sure that you won't be giving the happy couple the same photo album that everyone else gives them?


The type of gift you give at a wedding typically depends

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