Posted October 8, 2009 - 05:00 by Julie Rains
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.
Posted October 2, 2009 - 07:53 by Andrea Dickson
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.
Posted October 1, 2009 - 14:17 by Nora Dunn
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.)
Posted October 1, 2009 - 07:00 by Xin Lu
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.
Posted August 21, 2009 - 09:00 by Debbie Dragon
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.
Posted August 20, 2009 - 06:01 by Debbie Dragon
I don't travel just to sleep in fancy hotel beds, and I prefer to keep as much of my travel budget available for entertainment as possible! You might be able to save money on your travel accommodations with the following tips:
Posted August 17, 2009 - 05:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Do you sometimes feel like the "Happiest Place on Earth" is also the "Most Expensive Place on Earth"? Disney has marketing strategies like no one on this planet. Here are a few ways we've learned to combat the expense while still having a great time.
Posted August 6, 2009 - 05:00 by Xin Lu
My husband and I have a fairly large collection of board games that we play with in our leisure time. Many of these games have an economic element that teach you to think carefully about how to invest your resources and best your opponent. Here is a list of my favorite economy based board games that we frequently play.
Posted July 31, 2009 - 11:00 by Paul Michael
Can a simple board game teach you the secrets of the wealthiest people alive? Is it possible to change your mindset, and your attitude to money, by playing a game? And can a board game really make you rich? That's what I wanted to know.
Posted July 27, 2009 - 10:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
While we’ve been pondering shorter vacations, staycations, and the like, there is nothing like the great American road trip to feel truly connected to this great land of ours. It doesn’t have to be nearly as expensive as it sounds. Here’s my advice on where to cut corners and where to splurge, and have fun doing so.
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