Posts tagged: money_saving
Coupon Sherpa App now On-Line
By DIY Maven
If you're not sporting an iPhone, you might not be familiar with Coupon Sherpa. Basically, it's an app that allows users of the iPhone and iPod Touch access to coupons which they can redeem via their handhelds at point of sales. The makers of Coupon Sherpa had such a great response to their app that they decided to expand their website so now even those of us who are iPhone-less can get in on the great deals. » READ MORE
Curbly Recession Busters: 12 Ways to go Eco-Festive this Christmas and Save Bucks!
By DIY Maven
You might want to think of these eco-friendly decorating tips, as gifts to Mother Earth. With them we can all be as green as Christmas trees this holiday season and, in the long run, save some cash while we're at it.
- Celebrate with a small, potted living Christmas tree that you can plant after the holidays and enjoy for years to come.
- Instead of buying new ones, reuse or remake your old Christmas decorations.
- Swap your old decorations wi » READ MORE
Curbly Recession Busters: Inside an Energy Audit
By DIY Maven
House feeling as drafty as your 401K lately? No worries, an energy audit can help with both of them. ENERGY STAR defines an energy audit as an assessment of your energy uses, thereby uncovering ‘measures you can take to improve efficency.’ You can consult a professional auditor, or you can do a quick do-it-yourself with the help of ENERGY STAR and their Home Energy Yardsticks. To use the on-line audit, you’ll need to provide some informatio » READ MORE
How To Keep Fruits and Veggies Fresh With Proper Storage
By Chrisjob
So...apparently its not as simple as putting things you want to be crisp in the 'crisper'...no wonder my SoySnaps keep getting soggy.
Buying fresh produce is essential to not only a healthful, but tasty, lifestyle. But unlike their frozen, or (blech!) canned varieties, fresh fruits and vegetables can become spoiled if not used quickly enough. Divine Caroline offers this handy chart and other storage tips to protect your investment and the flav » READ MORE
The Money Saving Alarm Clock
By DIY Maven
We’ve had alarm clocks that make you chase them down to turn them off, like this one or this one. Our latest entry into the interactive alarm clock is the BanClock. To turn off its alarm, you need to feed it a coin. It will take any currency and any type of coin, but testing confirms that it will hold about $25 worth of quarters before it’ll need to be emptied. The perfect 10" square clock is available at Audiocubes for about 60 bucks (or 2 ½ » READ MORE
8 Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation
By DIY Maven
How can we relax on our summer vacations knowing the debt we might be accumulating while doing so? According to LifeHackery, with a little planning, we can have it all; a much needed getaway with less economic stress.
1. Saving money on amusement park vacations includes going on weekdays, buying tickets on-line and going later in the day.
2. Save money on air travel by searching for last-minute fares.
3. Consider traveling by rail or bus.
4. » READ MORE
Save BIG BUCKS at the Gas Station
By DIY Maven
Tell The Drive Smarter Challenge the make and year of your vehicle and they’ll ‘challenge’ you on how to save significantly at the gas station. TDSC also encourages us to spread the word and invite 6 friends to take the challenge. Not only do these tips have an immediate effect on our own pocketbooks, if everyone in the U.S. rose to the occasion, we might even be able lower the price of gas ourselves.
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5 Ways to Experience the Benefits of Travel without Leaving Town
By DIY Maven
Gas, airline tickets, hotel, and restaurant prices. These are just some of the reason we might not venture too far from home for awhile. Of course, by staying close to home we miss out on the benefits of travel, which, according to permanent traveler Lea Woodward, include broadening our horizons, adding excitement to our ordinary lives, seeing the world beyond our existence, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures, just to name a few. » READ MORE
Money Saving Tips for the Holidays
By JHRiversI recently wrote an article about how to avoid spending too much money for the holidays. As much as I love the holiday season and the spirit of giving, I know that we all tend to get a little carried away. This article features some money saving tips & strategies and lists some inexpensive, yet thoughtful gift ideas.
You can view the article here:
http://www.helium.com/tm/719476/during-holiday-season-bombarded
Thanks,
Jerri
Top 20 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store
By DIY Maven
20. List it. Instead of listing everything you THINK you need, first plan your meals for the week and then buy the ingredients you’ll ACTUALLY need to make them. By doing so, experts say you just might save up to 41% on your grocery bill.
19. Eat first. This tried and true hint bears repeating, as going to the grocery story hungry is the primary reason we buy on impulse.
18. Skip the processed food. Not only are they not good for you, they cost » READ MORE
