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Save Money for the Upcoming Holidays Tip #5

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The holidays are slowly approaching us and that means many of you will be dishing out money for presents.  When it became all about the presents I have no idea but with the way the economy is finding that money isn't going to be easy. Billshrink.com has a few tips to help us find more money for the holidays... or really for anything.  Here is another tip... Tip #5 Quit Smoking = $347 savings over next few months The cost of smoking is not getting any cheaper with an average pack costing between $4-6. If you smoke four packs a week, you’ll pay over $1000 a year. Since quitting smoking is easier said than done, it may be worth it use some of those savings on nicotine patches or gum to help...

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FREE items at One Kings Lane

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My buddy Nicole from Nicole's Nickels told me about another daily deal site that gives you a $15 credit just for signing up!! It's called One Kings Lane and guess what?  They also have items for only $15 so you'll get them for just the cost of shipping.  And these items are nice. One of today's deals, the baker above is just $15 so it’s FREE after the credit, you just pay the shipping which isn't really that bad.  They have a variety of colors and styles to choose from but they go fast so if you want one grab it now! You can also get this cute dip set for only $14 which again is FREE you just pay shipping.  If you want the $15 credit  you need to sign up using this link. If you grab...

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Save Money for the Upcoming Holidays Tip #4

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The holidays are slowly approaching us and that means many of you will be dishing out money for presents.  When it became all about the presents I have no idea but with the way the economy is finding that money isn't going to be easy. Billshrink.com has a few tips to help us find more money for the holidays... or really for anything.  Here is another tip... Tip #4 Ease Up on Eating Out = $520 savings over the next few months Eating at home is not only healthier, but it is also much cheaper. When you eat out, you are paying a mark-up for not only your meal and drinks, but also for the service that comes with it. Try staying in two nights a week and save about $30 a person. If you continue...

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Snapfish: Spend $10 and Get a FREE $25 Restaurant.com Gift Certificate

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When you spend $10 on select products at Snapfish.com, you'll receive a $25 Restaurant.com Gift Card!  Not a bad deal at all! Especially since Restaurant.com has sales all the time where you can get $25 gift cards for someones only $2!  Think about how far you can make that $25 stretch! To receive your $25 Restaurant.com Gift Certificate... Log into your Snapfish.com account Create an 11 x 14 Poster or a Photo Gift You must spend at least $10.00 Use code MEALDEAL when checking out The 11oz Snapshot Photo Mug is only $11.99.  Create this mug as a Christmas present and then the Resturant.com Gift Card is all yours!  Or you could give it along with the mug. Offer expires 9/24/10. Check your...

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Save Money for the Upcoming Holidays Tip #3

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The holidays are slowly approaching us and that means many of you will be dishing out money for presents.  When it became all about the presents I have no idea but with the way the economy is finding that money isn't going to be easy. Billshrink.com has a few tips to help us find more money for the holidays... or really for anything.  Here is another tip... Tip #3 Gas = $87 savings over the next few months BillShrink.com found that gas prices vary as much $.50 per gallon in the same neighborhood. This means that by simply driving to a nearby gas station, you can save $260 a year. Use BillShrink’s gas comparison tool to find the cheapest gas on your commute for the next 4 months and you...

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HOT CVS Coupon… $4.00 off $20.00 purchase!

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I love coupons like this at CVS and I do have some ECB's to use so this will work out great!!  You can print a coupon for $4 off a $20 purchase at CVS when you enter your Extra Care Bucks card number. You'll receive the coupon via email almost instantly!  Looks like I will be heading there tomorrow! Offer expires 9/15/10! thanks Saving Dollars and Sense!

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101 Recipes for Microwave Mug Cakes Review & Giveaway ENDED

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Product Name: 101 Recipes for Microwave Mug Cakes Microwave mug cakes provide a perfect baking opportunity for those who don't spend much time in the kitchen. Even apartment-dwellers who lack space and cooking equipment (not to mention basic cooking skills) can follow the simple instructions to create such delicacies as Chocolate Caramel Microwave Mug Cake, Lemon Poppy Seed Microwave Mug Cake, Blueberry Muffin Microwave Mug Cake, and even Pizza Microwave Mug Cake. All you need is a few everyday items (including a small bowl, any spoon, a mug, and a few tablespoons of flour, sugar, an egg, and so forth), and you are less than ten minutes away from baking a microwave mug cake. Product Price:...

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Save Money for the Upcoming Holidays Tip #2

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The holidays are slowly approaching us and that means many of you will be dishing out money for presents.  When it became all about the presents I have no idea but with the way the economy is finding that money isn't going to be easy. Billshrink.com has a few tips to help us find more money for the holidays... or really for anything.  Here is another tip... Tip #2 Bottled Water = $78 savings over the next few months Water is one of those things that you should try not to pay for. With 2/3 of the world covered in water and filters that convert “tap water” to filtered water (such as a Brita) for about $20, you should stick to filling up a water bottle rather than shelling out $1-2 for...

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80% off Restaurant.com Stock UP!! Ends Today 9/13

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They don't get any cheaper than this!! Get 80% off at Restaurant.com when you use code TOUCHDOWN at checkout.  You can get $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for only $2.00!!! Most coupons you have up to 1 year to use them.  They also make great gifts!  I love that you can pay with paypal so you don't have a small charge on your credit card. Heading out to dinner this week?  Grab one of these!

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Powermat Charging System Review & Giveaway ENDED

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Product Name: Powermat Portable Mat Product Description: The Powermat Portable Mat is a charging station you always dreamed of. One cord, one mat, one place to charge all your handheld devices. The Portable mat uses magnetic induction and Powermat proprietary technology to charge your handheld devices quickly, efficiently, and wirelessly. Fold the Portable Mat and place it in the convenient travel case (included) to take the perfect charging system wherever you travel. Attach Powermat receivers to your favorite devices -- either the Powercube or a dedicated receiver -- and place it on the Powermat surface to start charging. This charging solution charges up to three POWERMAT-ENABLED...

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Breakfast in America is in Need of a Makeover Giveaway ENDED

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Lets face it, the mornings are a blur for most of us and getting through them is hard enough but to have to stop and think what we are having for breakfast or if we are even having breakfast is not easy!  More moms are working and the time just isn't there.  My oldest just started Kindergarten this  month and our mornings have been pretty crazy now that she goes every single day.  Breakfast has been quick and I'm guilty of letting them have breakfast bars most mornings.  It's quick and easy. Juice is their choice of drink in the morning and I do know milk would be a much better way for them to start their days.... I'm working on that.  Do you have that problem as well? Or are your kids...

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Save Money for the Upcoming Holidays Tip #1

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The holidays are slowly approaching us and that means many of you will be dishing out money for presents.  When it became all about the presents I have no idea but with the way the economy is finding that money isn't going to be easy. Billshrink.com has a few tips to help us find more money for the holidays... or really for anything.  Here is the first tip... Tip #1 Lay Off the Starbucks = $160 savings over next few months A tall coffee at Starbucks approaches $2.00. If you drink one of those every weekday, you’re spending $10 a week, $40 per month and roughly $520 per year. (And this is one of the cheapest items at Starbucks!) If you absolutely need a caffeine fix every day, consider...

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FREE Illy Coffee Tuesday, September 14th in NYC

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The Food Emporium Café Featuring Illy Coffee Arrives At The Food Emporium In Union Square, N.Y. and they will be giving FREE Illy Coffee to First 3,000 Customers on Tuesday, September 14th WHERE: The Food Emporium 10 Union Square (14th & Park) New York, NY 10003 WHEN: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 3,000 FREE cups of richly flavored gourmet coffee will be given away in celebration of the new Food Emporium Café featuring Illy Coffee, which has arrived at The Food Emporium in Union Square, New York. From 6 a.m. until 8 a.m., IIly representatives will be at subway entrances around Union Square and will be giving out empty Illy cups, which customers can bring into the new café to obtain their...

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