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Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Homemade Gluten-Free Noodles

Posted February 8, 2010 - 07:00 by Sonja Stewart

Shopping, Health and Beauty, Food and Drink

Gluten-free dough rolled out to perfection.

You don't have to give up noodles when you're gluten-free. This simple and delicious homemade gluten-free noodle recipe will have all your gluten-grubbing friends asking for seconds.

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Save Money and Still Show Love on Valentine's Day

Posted February 7, 2010 - 09:00 by Tisha Tolar

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Valentine's Day can cost a fortune if you fall for the hype. Here are some tips for getting great gifts without Cupid's arrow piercing your budget.

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10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Get it Right This Valentine's Day and Beyond

Posted February 4, 2010 - 14:33 by Jennifer Jolly

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Here’s what we all seem to agree that we do like: something personal that shows you actually thought about us. So how do we show our love without forking over fistfuls of cash for flowers that last about as long as our first grade-school crush? I’ve put together a list of unique, inexpensive gifts, that don’t scream, “I am a total procrastinating cheapskate.”

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To Buy or Not to Buy? Criteria for Thrift-Store Clothes Shopping

Posted January 28, 2010 - 09:00 by Marla Walters

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I enjoy the “thrill of the hunt” of shopping for clothes in thrift stores. You never know what treasure you will find. Sometimes, you find something that is almost wonderful, except for that missing button, or a stain, or a ripped hem. What should you attempt to fix and what should you leave behind?

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How to Find Really Free Freebies

Posted January 21, 2010 - 10:00 by Linsey Knerl

Shopping

Everybody loves free stuff, provided it’s actually at no cost to you. Finding it can be a challenge, however. We hook you up with a few great resources and some trustworthy tips for getting even more of the freebies you love!

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Maximize Your Membership: 16 Tips to Shopping Warehouse Stores

Posted January 18, 2010 - 07:00 by Coupon Sherpa

Shopping

Coupon Sherpa compiled 16 guidelines to help you make the most of your warehouse club membership.

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Books Are the Bomb: Where to Get Them

Posted January 16, 2010 - 10:00 by Sasha A. Rae

Shopping, Art and Leisure

You’re itching to expand your collection of books into a veritable library of tales and tomes. In fact, every stroll through a bookstore leaves you yearning for your own set of stories, all organized and categorized into your home office or living room. Only your wallet doesn’t seem too enthused. Not to worry. Check out this list of funky places and ways to get the books you want without killing your budget.

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Are Rebates Worthy of You?

Posted January 12, 2010 - 07:00 by Tisha Tolar

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Rebates may sound like a great deal, especially when you are trying to save money, but are they really worth your time?

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The Best Places to Get Coupons Online

Posted January 11, 2010 - 14:38 by Linsey Knerl

Budgeting, Shopping

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You could sit and wait every week for your Sunday paper to shower you with coupons for your next money-saving shopping trip… or, you could go out there and get them yourself. Online! We check out some of the best sites for getting both printable and traditional coupons via the web.

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How to Save 20-100% on Textbooks

Posted January 6, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson

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Textbooks have nearly tripled in price since 1987 while inflation has increased by only 72 percent. In fact, depending on where you go to school, the cost of textbooks be from 25% to 75% of your tuition! So it certainly pays to take a short-course in textbook savings.

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