Saving on Xmas Toys

feeds@kickapps.com (laughoften) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:14:44 GMT

You can sign up for Play Savings from Playskool to save up to $75 on some of their most popular toys. Great way to save on xmas gifts! Anyone signed up for this yet? The coupons will come in handy during all of the black Friday sales coming up.

Kmart Bluelight Special Holiday Sweepstakes

feeds@kickapps.com (beckyapop) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:34:55 GMT

Hey! I'm working on a campaign to promote the Kmart Bluelight Special Holiday Sweepstakes and I thought I'd stop on by to let you know about it because, as a penny-pincher myself, I think you might be interested.

Here's how to enter:

- Follow @KmartDealsnNews on Twitter from your personal Twitter account...

Saving money on your cell phone bill

feeds@kickapps.com (Chaffy) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:05:43 GMT

I thought this was interesting. New from Walmart.

No-Contract Wireless Plans Starting at $30 a Month

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (Oct. 14, 2009) - Dedicated to providing families affordable wireless solutions, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announces today it will launch Straight Talk, a new solution in no-contract cellular, exclusively at more than 3,200 Walmart stores nationwide starting October 18, 2009. Straight Talk will bring to the...

Blog Spotlight - FREE Museums on 9/26/09

feeds@kickapps.com (Chaffy) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:49:31 GMT

Saturday is Museum Day 2009! On September 26, 2009, participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. You don't have to be a subscriber to the magazine, just go to the website, download and print the free admission card.

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Are outlet malls for suckers?

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:07:41 GMT

Factory stores' price markdowns are alluring, but those 'deals' are often less than they seem. Getting your money's worth takes a little legwork.

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SmartSpending/ConsumerActionGuide/are-outlet-malls-for-suckers.aspx

12 Clever Substitutions That Save Money (Nearly) Effortlessly

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:14:44 GMT

One of my favorite ways to trim money from my spending is to find simple little substitutes for my regular expenses. If I can trim a few bucks from the cost of household supplies, routine purchases, and other things like that, over the long run, that can add up to a lot of money with virtually no change in my life. Here are twelve of my favorites (not including my "infamous"

Free Ringtones

feeds@kickapps.com (Chaffy) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:00:52 GMT

A friend just told me about this site. I have checked it out a bit and thought I'd pass it on here.

The 100 most useful Web sites

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:00:45 GMT

The 100 most helpful sites, all have to do with money in some form or another -- making it, spending it, saving it, investing it, protecting it.

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SmartSpending/FindDealsOnline/the-100-most-useful-web-sites.aspx

Formula Help NEEDED!!

feeds@kickapps.com (HollandMom09) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:22:42 GMT

I am hoping someone out there might possibly have some Similac or Good Start checks they'd be willing to share with a mom in need. My sister has 3 month old twins and lost her husband to cancer last month so she could really use all the savings she can get especially with 2 babies on 2 kinds of formula right now. So if you have any laying around you aren't going to use please let me know and I'd be more than happy to send a SASE (Self addressed stamped envelope) to you so we...

Why You Need School Supplies

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:44:18 GMT

It's that school supply time of year. Even if you're not going back to school, take advantage of these sales. School supplies have many uses all year round.

My Story: Why You Need School Supplies

Back to School Contest

feeds@kickapps.com (laughoften) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:43:27 GMT

Kleenex Anti-Viral is running a contest for a chance to win a $1,000 Back-to-School loaded prize package. Check out the Kleenex website to enter.

Cheap and Chic: America’s Greatest Thrift Stores

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:32:16 GMT

Try these spots for top-quality clothing castoffs at amazing prices. But treasures can be found at your neighborhood place too; we've got tips for happy hunting.

http://cityguides.msn.com/articles/cityarticle.aspx?cp-documentid=21181480>1=24000

Your Water Footprint

feeds@kickapps.com (Chaffy) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:48:14 GMT

College Textbook Alternatives

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:34:20 GMT

Alternatives to the obvious tactic of buying a used textbook:

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/08/08jul28f.cfm

Reducing Grocery Bills

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:33:37 GMT

How supermarket savvy are you? I suspect you already cut coupons, check weekly ads and maybe even use a master list. How about taking grocery store savings a step further? Chances are, you will welcome my aisle by aisle guide to super savvy supermarket savings.

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/03/03may19d.cfm

Grad Sues College Cause She Can't Find a Job

feeds@kickapps.com (Shamrock) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:57:54 GMT

Trina Thompson gave it the old college try, but couldn't find work. Now she thinks her sheepskin wasn't worth her time, and is suing her alma mater for her money back. What do you think? I'm on the fence with this one and find most degrees to be frivolous. Story here.

When a Deal Isn't Really a Deal

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:35:21 GMT

One positive side to the recession is that there are lots of "deals" to be had. From cars to couches to cable TV subscriptions, just about everything, it seems, is on sale. But do bargains really save us money, or do they prompt us to spend more than we would otherwise? Here's a look at the potential downside to some of the most common deals.

Be Careful With Cleaning Products!

feeds@kickapps.com (Shamrock) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:23 GMT

A St. Petersburg man is being treated at a hospital after falling ill from a chlorine gas cloud that formed when he mixed bleach and household products to make a stronger bathroom cleaner. Story here.

How to Make Things Last Longer

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:13:54 GMT

Tired of replacing razor blades, printer cartridges and other household essentials at every turn? Here's how to make those must-haves last longer:

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/householdsavings/tp/Make_Things_Last_Longer.htm

The Lazy Way to Save on Groceries

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:29:14 GMT

If you're not moved much by the effort-to-payoff ratio of comparison-shopping and coupon-clipping (guilty!), this article is for you. Put down your scissors and recycle those Sunday circulars. Don't even bother trying to figure out how to get the calculator on your cell phone to work while you're navigating the supermarket aisles. Even sloths like me can save money on groceries with minimal-to-no pre-shopping preparation.

Incorporate a few of the following low-effort...

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