Art and Leisure

Get More Bang for Your Membership Buck!

Posted 7 hours 55 min ago by Kelly Whalen

Budgeting, Art and Leisure

members only chair

If you are looking for a way to get out of the house, and do something without breaking the bank, it may seem your options are limited, but using these simple tricks, you will be able to get out of the house without going broke.

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Join Wise Bread at the Miami Book Fair This Sunday!

Posted November 14, 2009 - 01:19 by Will Chen

Art and Leisure

Myscha and Sharon will be on hand to sign books and and answer questions. Fair also features Nobel laureates, hot novelists, rock stars, and celebrity chefs. Stop by the book signing for a chance to win $20 Amazon gift certificate.

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The High Cost of Music

Posted November 11, 2009 - 07:00 by Lain Ehmann

Art and Leisure

I’m all for the arts. I try to encourage my kids to express themselves: I hang all their “masterpieces” on the fridge, I listen to their kazoo solos, and I even let them play with Play-Doh (though I hate the stuff). But I had to balk when my nine-year-old told me she wanted to play the piano. It wasn’t the playing, per se. It was the learning. Why is it so darned expensive to hire a piano teacher?

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Super Sports Gear for Less

Posted November 11, 2009 - 06:00 by Sasha A. Rae

Art and Leisure

Itching to hit the woods, but don’t have the right gear for it? Worried about being decked out in low priced (and low quality gear)? There’s nothing worse than freezing on the slopes or feeling the rain trickle inside your clothing while bicycling. But the best clothes and equipment don’t have to come at the highest prices. With a little bit of field research and some time spent surfing online, you can find everything you need for less.

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8 Free (and 4 cheap) Things to Do in Auckland with a Toddler

Posted November 9, 2009 - 06:00 by Adam Baker

Art and Leisure

Sometimes getting out and exploring a city, especially when traveling overseas, can be difficult to do with young children. While this list may contain specific free and cheap items in Auckland, even if you never plan on visiting New Zealand, you can use the list to brainstorm free events that you may be overlooking in your own city.

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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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