Posts belonging to Category 'Advice'
December 31, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
Here’s to a great 2010! I hope you and your family enjoy this New Year!
-Margarette
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December 31, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
As we way good-bye to 2009, here’s a look at some of our top posts:
Free Junie B Jones Scrapbook Download
4 Ways to Save $600+ on Heating Costs
Freebie Friday – 27 Secret Restaurant Copycat Recipes eCookbook:
Free Money-Saving Garden Tips
And of course, the contests
Thank you for being a Coupons And Kids reader. I hope you and [...]
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December 17, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
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Malls and shopping centers are alluring this time of year because they boast three things: bright lights, beautiful merchandise, and bargains! But the best sale in the world won’t do you any good if you blow your budget. Impulse spending is something all of us are probably guilty of, but everyone can [...]
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December 9, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
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I searched the web for tips on how to stay in your budget this season, and found some really good articles. Here’s my Best-of-the-Web list of top 5 ways to save money during this holiday says.
1. Leave products in the cart–when you’re shopping online. After you picked out what you want from [...]
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November 18, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
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Suppose you made a good dinner for your family last night but still have more left for tonight. Unfortunately, if your kids are like mine, they won’t touch their plates if they think it’s full of the dreaded “L”, leftovers. Faced with picky eaters, it may be tempting to toss everything [...]
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November 9, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
In the past, I’ve announced contests that were available to all of our web site’s subscribers. We have a number of people who subscribe via email, but readers also have the option of subscribing via RSS. In case you are wondering what RSS is, here’s a description.
What is RSS?
RSS stands for “really simple syndication”, and [...]
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October 29, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
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If you’re clipping coupons, you want a good deal. But a good deal is of little use if you can’t keep track of your money. In the popular finance book Your Money or Your Life, the authors repeatedly highlight the importance of knowing where you spend your cash in order to [...]
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October 19, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
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This is the time of year when winterizing articles appear, and if you’re like me, it’s hard to get motivated to use the suggestions that are given. Unlike other savings tips, you don’t see cold hard cash in your hands when you’re lowering your heating bill.
But there are real dollars that [...]
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October 8, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
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You can spend less by taking advantage of bulk warehouse or store buys – even if you don’t have a family of ten or twelve! Here are some tips I’ve found (with the help of a few savvy bloggers) to save:
1. Focus on food staples. Flour, coffee, oatmeal, sugar, beans, rice [...]
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September 29, 2009 | Posted by Margarette
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We all love bargains. Saving money is always fun, but sometimes it can be frustrating to watch end of the season deals pop up – sweaters go on sale just when spring hits, or swimming pool accessories are advertised 75% off right as the weather turns cool.
If you can set aside a small [...]
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