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Best of Personal Finance: Summer's Bounty Edition

Posted June 26, 2009 - 11:59 by Andrea Dickson

Personal Finance

Storing summer's bounty, saving money on a gym membership, talking about finances before the honeymoon, how to get divorced while the world is watching, buying a car without getting ripped off, stay-at-home dads and more.

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Best of Personal Finance: Hot and Humid Edition

Posted June 19, 2009 - 19:22 by Andrea Dickson

Personal Finance

Doing less for a better lawn, married money, backpacking prep, productivity for everything, how to drive like an idiot while you can still afford to, the gold mines you can find at a garage sale, and more.

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Best of Personal Finance: Summer Heat Edition

Posted June 4, 2009 - 17:12 by Andrea Dickson

Personal Finance

It's summer! It's warm and toasty! Kids are almost out of school! And bloggers are hard at work, ignoring the nice weather and unsupervised children, bringing you the best advice they have on earning, saving, investing, and enjoying the frugal life.

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6 Unique Ways to Eat Watermelon

Posted May 24, 2009 - 08:50 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Food and Drink

It’s usually on sale from Memorial Day on, and this juicy, sticky fruit is a hit at BBQ’s. After the charm of slicing it into big triangles and eating it from the rind has worn off, however, what can you do with the jumbo treat? You’ll be surprised at these unique recipes, tips, and delights inspired by the watermelon.

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Cheap and Simple Sunburn Remedies that Really Work

Posted May 19, 2008 - 05:22 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Health and Beauty

Oops, I did it again. Thinking that just one unprotected hour in the sun would be alright, I fried my fair Danish skin. I really know better, but it can happen to the best of us. Here are some very useful home concoctions and common sense tips for easing the pain and feeling better quick.

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Have an Amusement Park & TV Free Summer (and if you can’t, find a way to make it cheaper)

Posted April 27, 2008 - 11:52 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Life Hacks, General Tips

Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park, there are ways to get around that provided you have loving and gullible friends.

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Go topless this summer with strapless flip-flops.

Posted 2 years ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Shopping

topless flip flop

They've been around for some time, but I've yet to see anyone wearing them. Maybe that’s because they haven’t caught on here, or they feel funky on your feet. But whatever the reason, I can’t wait to see them gain popularity. I’m talking, of course, about topless flip-flops.

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5 bargains to help you keep your cool this summer.

Posted June 28, 2007 - 19:33 by Paul Michael

Deals and Coupons

refresh bottled water
Here in Colorado the average temperature around midday is now above 90 degrees...every day. Pah, say you folks in Arizona. But for me, it's way too hot for comfort. So I tracked down some stellar bargains to help me (and of course, you) keep cool as the summer continues. As with most deals, I can't guarantee when they'll expire. So, get 'em while you can. 1 - Mini-fridge holds 6 cans of soda or beer - Under $14.

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Best Time For Summer Shopping In Europe!

Posted June 23, 2007 - 12:39 by Joann Hong

Shopping

miss selfridge jacket

Did your high season European flight take a huge chunk out of your savings? Well, at least the shopping doesn't have to be as painful, even with the weak dollar conversion rates. Many countries in Europe, France being the most evident with their "soldes", have government regulated retail sales. This means they can only slash retail prices twice a year, which results in mega summer and winter reductions.

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Beat the heat with cool summer meals

Posted June 23, 2007 - 12:27 by Andrea Dickson

Food and Drink

gazpacho

Some summer evenings are simple too hot to contemplate firing up the stove or using the oven. Some nights, even standing in front of the grill flipping burgers sounds like a bit too much warmth for comfort. For those nights, here are some of my favorite no-cook soups that satisfy without the sweat. These recipes serve 4, so double if feeding a larger group.

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