Unless you're able and willing to hand-deliver Christmas presents to everyone on your list, it may seem postage is a necessary expense. It can add up if you have friends and family out of town. Fortunately, there are some ways to avoid spending anything on postage:
1. Check out companies that offer free shipping. This is more common than you’d think, especially around Christmas. There may be a minimum purchase you have to make, but not necessarily. L.L. Bean, for example, charges no shipping for a short time before Christmas. (Google "free shipping" to find lots more offers.) Just enter the
Spend Nothing on Postage this Christmas
by Jane Wangersky November 30th, 2010 | Budget, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Money Saving Hints
Decorating the Kitchen
by Jaclyn Abergas November 23rd, 2010 | Budget, Home Shopping
Decorating the kitchen is tricky because of all the appliances involved. These are heavy-duty appliances that could not only damage the entire household but are quite expensive to replace, too. Since that'll take a lot of planning to do, let's stick to the factors that can be controlled easily.
Walls
Paint the walls a light color. Bright is sometimes good but not for everyone. Painting the kitchen wall a light color gives it a calm and serene feeling, which is what you need to enjoy making your food. Avoid too many colors on the walls because it might become distracting.
Decor
Use appropriate
Walls
Paint the walls a light color. Bright is sometimes good but not for everyone. Painting the kitchen wall a light color gives it a calm and serene feeling, which is what you need to enjoy making your food. Avoid too many colors on the walls because it might become distracting.
Decor
Use appropriate
How To Be Your Own Stylist Part 2
by Anna P. November 16th, 2010 | Fashion Guide, Women's Shopping
Welcome to part two of How To Be Your Own Stylist. Since this is the conclusion of last week's post, I will share more tips on how to dress well and make fashion fun again--read on!
5- Rediscover Your Favorite Pieces
Remember the closet you just cleaned? Go back and find a few of your absolute favorite pieces. Try them on and take note of what you love about them. Do you love wrap dresses that flatter your figure? Are most of your favorite items in classic neutral shades? Keep these facts in mind when you shop.
6- Browse Before You
5- Rediscover Your Favorite Pieces
Remember the closet you just cleaned? Go back and find a few of your absolute favorite pieces. Try them on and take note of what you love about them. Do you love wrap dresses that flatter your figure? Are most of your favorite items in classic neutral shades? Keep these facts in mind when you shop.
6- Browse Before You
Online Freebie Hints
by Erin Edwards November 11th, 2010 | Shopping Secrets
Discover some helpful shopping secrets, courtesy of Erin Edwards, Financial Expert.
1) In order to keep your inbox clean, sign up for a free email account with GMAIL or Hotmail. When you are signing up for freebies, use that email address so your main email doesn't get cluttered.
2) Set aside some time each day or a few times per week to sign up for free samples. Visit freebie blogs, check product websites, retail store and restaurant websites to sign up for all the latest offers. Many companies offer freebies for signing up for their email newsletter. Once you begin signing
1) In order to keep your inbox clean, sign up for a free email account with GMAIL or Hotmail. When you are signing up for freebies, use that email address so your main email doesn't get cluttered.
2) Set aside some time each day or a few times per week to sign up for free samples. Visit freebie blogs, check product websites, retail store and restaurant websites to sign up for all the latest offers. Many companies offer freebies for signing up for their email newsletter. Once you begin signing
How To Be Your Own Stylist Part 1
by Anna P. November 9th, 2010 | Budget, Fashion Guide, Women's Shopping
Have you ever wondered how certain starlets always manage to look super chic, even when they're making an early morning coffee run at Starbucks? Their secret to fashion success? A stylist. While most of us don't have thousands of dollars to pay a professional shopper work their magic on us, every single one of us has the capability to create our own chic looks that will make us look and feel terrific. The best thing about this is that you don't need a degree in fashion or thousands of dollars! Follow this step-by-step guide and you'll discover your personal
