Posted 11 hours 44 min ago by Andrea Dickson
Seattle's natural beauty and mild weather make it a fairly easy city to enjoy without dropping a ton of cash. Here are some of Seattle's local attractions that cost under $5 per person.
Posted 17 hours 3 min ago by Linsey Knerl
Omaha was my home for over 6 years, and while I enjoy living a more rural existence, I still frequent the metro for exciting entertainment options and unique shopping excursions. And while five bucks won't buy you the largest sized blended drink at Starbucks, it can get you admission to these ten other hot happenings in the Omaha metro area. Check out these frugal hot spots in the Big O!
Posted 6 days 20 hours ago by Linsey Knerl
It’s that time again. Football fans are gearing up for the excitement of a new season. The rest of the world is prepping for how to deal with it. And Football Fantasy Leagues are popping up everywhere – including at work. But is it a good idea?
Posted 1 week 3 days ago by Philip Brewer
Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may not have time to hunt up all the cool things to do), as a source of inspiration for people who live elsewhere, and just to let folks from away know that CU is a happenin' place, with lots to do.
Posted 1 week 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Has budget dating become a real drag? Looking for ways to be really romantic while you're really broke? It's a challenge for married and unmarried couples alike. Here are eight easy ways to light a stylish spark without driving your budget into the ditch.
Posted 2 weeks 1 day ago by Mary Webber
Letterboxing, geocaching and orienteering... Looking to try a new sport? One that doesn't require a gym membership, new clothes, or expensive equipment? One as much mental as physical? Here it is! These three ways to hunt for treasure can be fun games or fiercely competitive. Cheap fun, rich rewards, no walking the plank!
Posted 2 weeks 4 days ago by Julie Rains
Want to have a fun day but short on cash? Here are some outings around my town that I have enjoyed, nearly all for free.
Posted 2 weeks 6 days ago by Carrie Kirby
If watching the Olympics has piqued your appetite for travel in China, don't despair: After the airfare, you can see a lot of sights in this country for not a lot of coin -- if you avoid the tourism industry.
Posted 3 weeks 4 days ago by Will Chen
You are invited to Sharon's Sip 'n Save book party at the Starbucks location at 29th & Park Avenue on August 11! Sharon will be sharing her favorite frugal ideas, offering free samples of iced coffee, and talking about her fabulous new book "How to Live Well and Save Money." If you're in the neighborhood drop by and show a fellow frugal blogger some moral support on her first book tour.
Posted 3 weeks 5 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Friends of mine have barely gotten over the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD war, and I’m still stuck back in the 80’s (remember when Betamax was struggling to be on top?) It’s not that I don’t appreciate the finer points of DVD’s. I just still love certain irreplaceable features of good ol’ VHS tape.
Posted 4 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
Looking for frugal family fun in “The County” this summer? This list will help get you started.
Posted 5 weeks 3 days ago by Lynn Truong
This will the be first in our new series of open group writes. It's a chance to showcase great bloggers in the Wise Bread community and provide more resources for our readers. To participate, post an article on the designated topic and send us your link. We'll post an article with links to all qualified articles in a few weeks.
Posted 6 weeks 5 days ago by Julie Rains
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.
Posted 7 weeks 4 days ago by Will Chen
Wise Bread is giving away 2 free tickets to the "So You Think You Can Dance" 2008 tour. Other prizes include 8 free Snuggle Bears and free samples of Snuggle's new fabric softener and dryer sheets.
Posted 7 weeks 5 days ago by Linsey Knerl
A strange but alluring new deal from Priceline.com guarantees you won’t get rained out on your summer vacation. Get the details on this (potentially) shiny, happy refund offer!
Posted 10 weeks 21 hours ago by Myscha Theriault
Looking for something different to do this July 4th holiday? Want to celebrate ecology and green mindedness while you’re at it? Well, if you happen to be in upstate New York, consider swinging by the Clayton Opera House for July fourth and fifth.
Posted 10 weeks 4 days ago by Philip Brewer
Here are two ideas you already know: You won't achieve maximum happiness by always doing the most pleasurable thing you can think of at each moment, but neither will you find it by always deferring present happiness in favor of greater future happiness. The key is balancing these two things. And the genius in this book is that it gives you tools for finding that balance.
Posted 13 weeks 1 day ago by Jabulani Leffall
The moral of the story: Getting travel insurance doesn't hurt. Cliff Notes Are in Italics.
Posted 13 weeks 2 days ago by Jabulani Leffall
Get Travel Insurance before you go anywhere. Have and not need it. No really trust me.
Posted 13 weeks 6 days ago by David DeFranza
From hybrid car rentals to carbon offsets, green hotels to conservation oriented vacation packages, the number of options now available to the environmentally conscious traveler are numerous. While I appreciate these efforts, the reality is that, at this point, much of it is greenwashing. Fortunately, there are a few things to look for that can help you dodge the hype.
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| Posts | Cmts | |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Dickson | 6 | 44 |
| Carrie Kirby | 3 | 7 |
| Julie Rains | 4 | 7 |
| Linsey Knerl | 13 | 37 |
| Lynn Truong | 5 | 2 |
| Mary Webber | 3 | 1 |
| Myscha Theriault | 8 | 44 |
| Nora Dunn | 8 | 1 |
| Paul Michael | 12 | 24 |
| Philip Brewer | 9 | 22 |
| Sarah Winfrey | 2 | 2 |
| Will Chen | 3 | 3 |
| Xin Lu | 7 | 17 |
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