Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
In high school, I watched a friend drop over $100 on a trip to her favorite salon. I'd always known that her hair looked better than mine, but I couldn't believe that it was simply
Omaha was my home for over 6 years, and while I enjoy living a more rural existence, I still frequent the metro for exciting entertainment options and unique shopping excursions.
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2008 will probably go down in history as the year of bailouts, crashes, and meltdowns. Here is a quick run down of all the laws and bills congress pushed through with lightning spe
Here in the United States, Thanksgiving is a holiday governed by some fairly specific traditions. We know that these traditions are mostly modern inventions, but on some level we a
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Whether setting the mood for trick-or-treaters or in the mood for a scare, you'll find something delightfully frightful in this collection of family friendly Halloween movies.
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Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago
Miss the Big Sale? Claim Your Savings Anyway
Use these techniques to haggle your way to savings, even if you miss a sale.
Best Money Tips: Effectively Reduce Your Food Budget
Today we found some great articles on reducing your food budget, social media's role in job search, and saving on your water bill.
I'd Rather Be A Brunette: 10 Tips To Save On Hair Care
In high school, I watched a friend drop over $100 on a trip to her favorite salon. I'd always known that her hair looked better than mine, but I couldn't believe that it was simply
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Tell us about the money-saving activity that you enjoy the most and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Leave Town Fast: Essentials for Making a Last-Minute Move
If you have to leave town in a hurry, get you and your stuff from here to there with these tricks for relocating on a short deadline.
Ask the Readers: Which Brand Name Products Are Worth It?
Tell us which brand name products are worth the extra cost and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Things to Do for Under $5 in the Omaha Metro Area
Omaha was my home for over 6 years, and while I enjoy living a more rural existence, I still frequent the metro for exciting entertainment options and unique shopping excursions.
Should you spend your money while you can?
A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
Best Money Tips: Ways to Use Luck to Stretch Your Budget
Today we found helpful articles on ways to use luck to stretch your budget, how to make your laundry routine more eco-friendly, and grilling tips for newbies.
8 Nifty Tips for Getting the Most from an All-You-Can Eat Buffet
I’m no promoter of gluttony, and I would never recommend stuffing yourself for the sake of stuffing yourself. However, as a mother of 4 growing kids who only eat out once or twice
When will the bailouts stop? A summary of 2008 stimulus packages and bailouts in the United States
2008 will probably go down in history as the year of bailouts, crashes, and meltdowns. Here is a quick run down of all the laws and bills congress pushed through with lightning spe
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Frugal Living Lessons From The First Thanksgiving
Here in the United States, Thanksgiving is a holiday governed by some fairly specific traditions. We know that these traditions are mostly modern inventions, but on some level we a
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Pet Expenses
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money on pet expenses, cutting the cable cord, and saving for a down payment on a house.
Want a Company to Hear You? Talk to Their “People.”
Sure, you could call a company's customer service line in times of trouble. I've done it in the past with excellent results. I've also run into the occasional “I don't care.” Th
Stop Paying For Cable Television But Keep Up With Your Favorite Shows
Cable and satellite television subscriptions are expensive. Let's face it – are you really watching 352 channels and listening to 50 music stations via your television each month
Afraid of Spending Money? Here Are 5 Perks of Your Phobia
For some, chrometophobia can be crippling. For the frugal minded, it's just another way to save more.
How to create a speculative bubble and profit
Recently I read an enlightening story in the New York Times about the Pu'er tea bubble in Yunan, China. The burgundy fermented teas fetched prices of $150 a pound at the peak, but
20 Cute, Creepy, Campy, and Scare-You-Stiff Halloween Movies for the Whole Family
Whether setting the mood for trick-or-treaters or in the mood for a scare, you'll find something delightfully frightful in this collection of family friendly Halloween movies.