Archive for 'Money Saving Hints'

Shop Smart, Not Silly!

September 16th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by P. Illsley

There are always ways to cut costs when you go shopping for practically anything. The key is to know how to find bargains and to learn how to make every dollar and every cent count for a lot. Read on for some shopping suggestions that can save you money, time and energy.
-When you are writing [...]

Sunshine State Shopping

September 10th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by B Kenney

Want a great place to shop with excellent prices, a plethora of stores, and tons of name brands? One of the best places in the sunny state of Florida is the Prime Outlets shopping center located in Ellenton. It is located just off of Interstate-75, and close to Bradenton, St. Pete, Tampa and Sarasota.
The entire [...]

Dorm Decor

August 5th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner

When I went to college, I set off with a Mickey Mouse comforter, three garbage bags full of clothes and bedding, a boxful of school supplies and a shoebox filled with my favorite CDs and cassettes. Computers were still optional, and cell phones still looked like giant bricks. Now people going off to college have [...]

Back to School

July 30th, 2008 – 8:35 am Posted by Erin Steiner

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 [...]

The Family Road Trip

July 15th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner

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 [...]