Art and Leisure

How to Save Over $1000 on Your Next Backpacking Trip

Posted November 2, 2009 - 06:00 by Jeff Rose

Art and Leisure

Saving money on a backpacking trip

Having the right equipment for a backpacking trip can get really expensive really quick. Learn from my mistakes and save over $1000.

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7 Secret Tips to Make Your London Vacation Cheaper and Easier

Posted November 1, 2009 - 09:00 by Ron Rodney

Art and Leisure

Fun in London

London's one of the best cities in the world and you'll have a great time there. To make it even better here are 7 essential tips that'll make your visit cheaper and easier. The following article gives you a heads up so you'll know what to do.

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28 Ways to Have Cheap Halloween Fun

Posted October 15, 2009 - 08:27 by Carrie Kirby

Shopping, Art and Leisure

Halloween hats on kids

Halloween spending has come to rival the Christmas shopping season -- a boon to retailers but not so much to debt-strapped consumers. Here are some ideas for skipping Halloween expenses without skipping the fun.

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5 Reasons We’re Spending MORE on Halloween Costumes This Year

Posted October 15, 2009 - 05:00 by Linsey Knerl

Shopping, Art and Leisure

pumpkin

The frugal gal in me would seem poised to present several homemade options for the trick-or-treat crowd. After some careful thought and an analysis of what we truly needed for costumes the past few years, I have done a complete 180, and ended up buying some of the most expensive costumes we could find. Here are 5 reasons why.

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7 Ways to Get the Best Fall and Holiday Travel Deals

Posted October 12, 2009 - 07:00 by Lynn Truong

Art and Leisure

airplane at sunset

This year especially, traveling will be easier on the wallet. If you're planning to get away in the next few months, here are some tips to get the best travel deals.

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Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids

Posted October 8, 2009 - 05:00 by Julie Rains

Art and Leisure

football player costume

I love Halloween but hate paying high prices for kids' costumes. Over the years, I have managed to create a few costumes cheaply without tapping into my extremely sparse (nonexistent?) sewing and craft skills. Here are some costume ideas (suitable for kids of various ages) that could save you money with minimal effort.

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How to Cheaply Display Your Art

Posted October 2, 2009 - 07:53 by Andrea Dickson

Art and Leisure

Do you have piles of art and no money to spend on frames? Framing is expensive, but there are plenty of ways to display your fabulous art collection without having to sell a kidney to afford it.

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HERmail.net: Connecting Female Travelers and Mentors Around the World

Posted October 1, 2009 - 14:17 by Nora Dunn

Art and Leisure

HERmail.net

Are you a female traveler looking for some answers about a place you are going to visit, as well as a possible companion or local tour guide? Or are you a female who likes to meet travelers, and help other women to embrace your home town with passion and delight? If you fit either of these categories, then HERmail.net may be for you. (Psst – it’s free too.)

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3 Alternative "Investments" for Long Term Enjoyment and Appreciation

Posted October 1, 2009 - 07:00 by Xin Lu

Investment, Art and Leisure

Stocks, bonds, and real estate are investments we are all fairly familiar with. In the recent economic turmoil, many people are looking for alternative investments to maintain the value of their assets. Here are three long term "investments" that you could enjoy while you wait for possible price appreciation.

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You Can Watch Your Netflix Instant Queue Using Your Xbox 360

Posted August 21, 2009 - 09:00 by Debbie Dragon

Technology, Art and Leisure

Recently, my son noticed that the Netflix logo appeared on his Xbox 360, when he was just browsing through his “dashboard”. He knows way more about the Xbox than I ever will, but when he showed me the Netflix logo I investigated it and sure enough – you can watch the “instant queue” movies from your Netflix account on your television, streaming through the Xbox 360 Live.

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