Art and Leisure

Valentine's Day on a Budget

Posted February 4, 2009 - 10:25 by Myscha Theriault

Art and Leisure

Looking for ways to honor your partner and your financial goals at the same time? Don't want to be a dud this Valentine's Day, but don't have fifty to a hundred bucks to drop on cheap candy or overpriced flowers? Here are ten stylish ideas that won't break the bank.

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Write for money online series - Part II - Associated Content

Posted January 30, 2009 - 19:00 by Xin Lu

General Tips, Making Extra Cash, Art and Leisure

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In the first part of this series about writing for money online I covered a relatively new revenue sharing site named Bukisa. Today I am reviewing a much more established website called Associated Content. I joined this site over a year ago so I have a bit more experience with how it works.

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Write for money online series - Part I - Bukisa

Posted January 29, 2009 - 17:29 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, General Tips, Making Extra Cash, Art and Leisure

I started writing online in 2007 at my personal blog and have not stopped since. I am very fortunate to have been selected to join Wise Bread last year and I have made a steady amount of gas and food money from blogging since then. A lot of my friends have asked me how to earn money online with their writing, and oftentimes they are deterred by the process of setting up and marketing their own blogs. So I decided to research the various websites where people can sell content online and review each of them one by one. Today I am reviewing Bukisa, a relatively new pay for content / ad revenue sharing site.

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The Key to Happiness: A Case Study

Posted January 21, 2009 - 13:03 by Nora Dunn

Life Hacks, Lifestyle, Art and Leisure

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Let's explore the lives of two very different people with an aim to discover what the key to happiness is. It may be simpler than you think.

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Three Cinematic Theme Parties for the Home Entertainment Crowd

Posted January 19, 2009 - 10:46 by Myscha Theriault

Art and Leisure

Looking to stay in more and find ways to make it enjoyable? Movies and dinner parties are each affordable ways to go, certainly. How about combining the two into a themed event to take things to the next level? Following are three complete party plans to get you started.

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Could you save money by subscribing to an addictive game?

Posted January 15, 2009 - 23:00 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Lifestyle, Art and Leisure

During the Christmas break my husband and I went to dinner with some of his friends from high school. One couple we spoke with told us that they are trying to save money for a down payment on a home and one thing they did was that they canceled their subscription to a massively multiplayer online role playing game called World of Warcraft. My husband then responded that he actually saved money when he was playing World of Warcraft, and here are the reasons why.

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For Women Traveling to India: A Book Review and Free Copy Contest!

Posted January 6, 2009 - 09:58 by Myscha Theriault

Giveaways, Art and Leisure

Looking for an informative travel read? Need some hot tips to make your next trip flow smoothly? Hoping for something that addresses your unique needs as a member of the O.G.C? (Official Girlfriends Club) Help is on the way. ****Contest is now closed.*****

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The Cost of Full-Time Travel

Posted January 4, 2009 - 22:18 by Nora Dunn

Life Hacks, Lifestyle, Art and Leisure

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“How much does it cost to travel full-time as a Professional Hobo?” I am asked this question regularly by readers of my personal website. And while I maintain that the cost of full-time travel is dependent on oh-so-many factors that are unique to every individual, I have just finished my year-end accounting for 2008 and am willing to share my own finances with the world.

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Stop Paying For Cable Television But Keep Up With Your Favorite Shows

Posted January 2, 2009 - 01:06 by Debbie Dragon

Frugal Living, Art and Leisure

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Cable and satellite television subscriptions are expensive. Let's face it – are you really watching 352 channels and listening to 50 music stations via your television each month to justify the monthly fee?

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How To Host A New Year's Eve Party On A Budget

Posted December 26, 2008 - 11:28 by Debbie Dragon

Frugal Living, Lifestyle, Art and Leisure, Consumer Affairs

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With the New Year celebration just around the corner from the Christmas shopping season, many people skip hosting a New Year's Eve party due to financial concerns. Find out how you can still provide great food, drinks and decorations without breaking the bank.

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