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5 Free Shipping Options for the Holidays

by Toni Herrbach

The holidays are fast approaching which also means the season for shipping packages. Fortunately, you don't have to break the bank to deliver the perfect gifts to your loved ones. We've compiled some great tips to help you get free shipping and stay under budget this Christmas. Shop at Retailers who Offer Free Shipping Why shop at a retailer that charges for shipping when there are so many ...

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7 Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending

by Toni Herrbach

7 Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending

When it comes to saving money, every little penny can make a difference. You can’t have huge savings without first having small savings, right? With that said, it is the little things that sometimes have the biggest impact on our spending. Eliminate some of those things or at least modify them, and you can make some real headway towards saving cash. Here are seven quick and easy changes you ...

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How to Save on Winter Clothes for Kids

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Alea Milham Unless you bought winter clothes last year during the after season sales, you are going to have to start thinking about buying winter clothes very soon. These tips will help you learn how to save money on winter clothes for your kids. Before You Buy Before you buy anything, look through last year's winter clothes to see what can be reused, what can be ...

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Where to Find Free and Legal Music Downloads

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Alea Free MP3s are a great way to build your music library. I download free music when I need it for a particular event or study, but it is not from a genre that I would normally add to one of my everyday playlists. Free music is a great way to save money on music for a Fifty's party, an anniversary celebration, holiday songs, or a home school study of the Classical ...

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7 Ways to Save on Haircuts

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Laura Looking for ways to trim down costs on haircuts? I have good news: living a frugal lifestyle doesn't mean you have to sacrifice looking fashionable! Here are 7 simple tips to help you cut away at the costs of a new 'do. Ways to Save on Haircuts 1. Beauty Schools Find local cosmetology schools or stylist training programs that offer free or discounted haircuts. You ...

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15 Ways to Save on Books

by Toni Herrbach

I am a voracious reader. I read several books each week. If I paid full price for all the books I read it would add up to thousands of dollars each year. Fortunately, I have found a number of ways to save money on books. How to Save on Books Thrift Stores Explore your local thrift stores to see which ones have good book selections. We have several thrift shops that have a great selection of ...

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