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Last minute tips for quick and easy homemade Holiday cards. .

Posted December 22, 2008 - 11:18 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, DIY, Art and Leisure, Consumer Affairs

homemade holiday cards

It happens every year to my family. We think we have all of the Holiday cards done and in the post, and then we get one out of nowhere from someone completely unexpected. If you've ran out of cards, and want a cheaper alternative to those store bought cards, here are some quick tips from the card-making experts.

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An Inexpensive Diversion

Posted July 19, 2008 - 08:03 by Julie Rains

Art and Leisure

boys playing cards

My digital era middle-school-aged son has adopted the use of a low-tech, low-cost entertainment device. I have put much effort into convincing him to balance his love of technology with quieter pursuits that don’t require electricity, batteries, or cash, so when he took a break from making Youtube videos (produced using hypercam to record computer-screen action, then edited via PowerPoint), I was pleased. He loves the versatility of his newfound toy; I love the price tag.

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Take back St. Valentine’s Day from Hallmark and Hershey’s.

Posted February 14, 2008 - 10:11 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Consumer Affairs

Broken Heart

Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men and women, frantically buying that last-minute love note. And I have to wonder…why do we bother?

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Swipe envy

Posted December 23, 2007 - 12:37 by Philip Brewer

Personal Finance, Frugal Living

Poster that says, "Bad Credit?  No Credit?  Pay now so you can eat later" with a picture of a paid-value card

All the cool kids have credit cards. What if you don't? What if you are so young, so poor, so uncool that you can't get one? Do you have to stoop to paying for your food with actual money? Not any more! These guys have the cure for swipe envy!

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