With the chill in the air, it finally feels like it is the right time to decorate for fall. While it could be as simple as buying pumpkins at the local farm stand and decorative pieces at your local home store, there are other ways to decorate for the budget-minded. It is possible to decorate and save money at the same time.
Do you have leaves changing color in your area? If so, you have found a bargain decoration. Collect a bagful of leaves of various colors. Make sure that the leaves are dry and have no insects on them.
Shop Holiday Sales – Save Throughout the Year
by Lori S. May 3rd, 2011 | Budget, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Sales
Everyone knows that stocking up on wrapping paper, bows, and ornaments after Christmas for use the next year can save a lot of money; however, have you thought about buying clearance items after other holidays? I began doing this after my daughter started pre-school. Because her birthday falls in early March, I soon realized that many Valentine’s Day clearance items could be re-purposed for her birthday party treat bags. I could find everything from cellophane bags to wrapped candies at rock bottom prices.
It is true. An item that is $10 before a holiday can be
It is true. An item that is $10 before a holiday can be
Spend Nothing on Postage this Christmas
by Jane Wangersky November 30th, 2010 | Budget, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Money Saving Hints
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
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
How To Celebrate For Less
by Anna P. September 7th, 2010 | Budget, Holidays
Now that summer is almost over, many of us are gearing up for fall and winter celebrations like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and the New Year. Just when you think you're done planning and shopping for one holiday, it seems as if there is another one right after it. The good news is that the earlier you start planning, the more time and money you'll will save on just about everything! Here are my top tips to help you shop and plan accordingly.
1- Make A List For Every Holiday
Some people celebrate big and others celebrate small. No matter what your
1- Make A List For Every Holiday
Some people celebrate big and others celebrate small. No matter what your
The Streets of Mont Tremblant
by Bea December 28th, 2009 | Budget, Holidays
Shopping in Mont Tremblant is actually pretty easy. You look, figure out what you want to buy, and then think about the places that you could possibly get the things you want for at least half of the prices listed on the tags in the stores!
The other thing that makes your life pretty simple while shopping in Mont Tremblant is the fact that every store pretty much sells the same things; extremely nice jackets and pants, gloves, mittens, hats, and depending on whether it is a ski or board shop, you also will find that sport’s respective equipment. Of
The other thing that makes your life pretty simple while shopping in Mont Tremblant is the fact that every store pretty much sells the same things; extremely nice jackets and pants, gloves, mittens, hats, and depending on whether it is a ski or board shop, you also will find that sport’s respective equipment. Of
