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Five Ways to Save Money at Thanksgiving
Nov 9, 2010 | 8:39 am
There goes Halloween, here comes Thanksgiving! If you feel caught up in the whirl of holiday planning already, take a breather - it's not too late to budget for the holidays!1.) Shop Grocery Store Sales NowMany grocery stores offer the typical Thanksgiving fixings at sale prices a couple of weeks before the big meal. Stock up on pumpkin, cranberries and stuffing before the prices go back up for last-minute shoppers. It pays to prepare. And, fill the freezer with inexpensive but impressive appetizers and sweets for those drop-by visits....
How To Throw a Money-Making Yard Sale
Jun 18, 2010 | 11:31 am
If you've got too much stuff, plan a yard sale. Occasionally, even the yard sale junkie has to have her own sale to get rid of the overflow! My husband is threatening a moratorium, so as I'm planning my own sale, I thought you could use these tips to get the most from your sale too....
How to Collect Art on a Budget
Jun 3, 2010 | 6:21 am
Collect art from young, up and coming artists before their prices soar. Visit local university/college galleries to scout for pieces that you like. You can also find talented artists that have reasonably priced pieces online....
The SunnySaves! $100 Summer Sweepstakes!
May 19, 2010 | 7:26 am
How would you spend $100? A hundred cups of coffee, a new dress + shoes, donate it to your favorite charity, go to a fancy pants dinner, save it for a rainy day…Contest Rules:It’s easy – just enter the contest for your chance to win. Share it with friends for good karma to come! For extra entries you can:...
5 Meaningful Mother’s Day Gifts on a Budget
Apr 27, 2010 | 1:36 pm
No one wants to feel like a cheapskate on Mother’s Day, after all, this woman raised you from cooing infant to insipid teenager to (hopefully) a respectable adult! You can show mom how much you care with a meaningful gift that won’t break the bank. Mom will be proud!...
Swaptree.com
Feb 18, 2010 | 1:22 pm
Picture this scenario: you have loads of books gathering dust on your shelves, your kids have a required summer reading list and you would like to find the perfect novel for that lazy day at the beach. Now, picture a perfect solution: swap out the books you will never read again for the ones you want at Swaptree.com! With a great selection that grows by the minute, if there's a book you or your children want, odds are you can get it on Swaptree for FREE. You can also trade music, DVDs and games....
Charleston Comedy Festival - BOGO Deal
Jan 15, 2010 | 10:52 am
The Charleston Comedy Festival starts January 20 bringing four days of hilarity! Tickets start at just $5 and for every Festival ticket you buy, you can get one free for a Have Nots! show.Free Ticket Offer:...
Save Money with Magazine Subscriptions
Oct 23, 2009 | 11:52 am
I love magazines. From Highlights to seventeen to Real Simple, I have read or subscribed to dozens of them over the past 30+ years. Some might say that I have a problem when they glance around my living room noticing the stacks of glossies everywhere, overflowing my designated magazine basket! They would faint if they looked under my bed....
Charleston Musuem Mile Weekend Deal
Sep 23, 2009 | 12:29 pm
Have you ever taken a weekend to be a tourist in your own town? This is the weekend to do it! For just $20, you can visit all 12 of the cultural sites along the Museum Mile, many of them offering special programs for the weekend. If purchased separately, adult admission for the participating sites would be close to $100 for adults and $50 for children....
Treat Yourself Today
Jun 22, 2009 | 10:19 am
I believe you should treat yourself every day, and that doesn't mean doling out your last dime. You can live richly without spending a fortune. But, between home and work requirements, sometimes the "me" time gets pushed aside. What better season than summer to unleash your inner child? So, I challenge you to schedule something just for you every day this week. Some wallet-friendly ideas: ► pick up a cup of gelato for dessert - perfect on a sweltering day ...
French Quarter Art Walk
Jun 4, 2009 | 10:34 am
I love the French Quarter Art Walks - and they're FREE! You can mingle with other like-minded art enthusiasts when the local galleries open their doors on Friday night (June 6) from 5 - 8 pm. It feels like a party with refreshments served at each gallery and artists on hand to answer questions. With more than 30 participating galleries, you are sure to f...
Movies for Less
Jun 2, 2009 | 10:20 am
Heading to the movies easily can cost you a ten spot without the popcorn. If you’re looking for something a little less expensive, check out the The Olde North Charleston Picture House in Park Circle. Every other Saturday, they present an independent film. This week’s showing is “Gospel Hill” starring Angela Bassett, Danny Glover, Adam Baldwin and Julia Stiles....
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