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Raising a Savvy Saver
Sep 23, 2010 | 11:47 am
My daughter is five. When her new teacher asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, she replied, "a shopper girl." Oh, my.Honestly, I don't know where she gets this shopping gene, or for that matter, the absolute love of sugar.Wherever I go - the grocery store, Target, Goodwill - my bill winds up $10 higher when she shops with me. I recognize this is a problem on many levels.So, I've tried to start teaching her the value of money....
Summer Entertainment Series
Jun 22, 2010 | 8:42 am
Take flight this Summer at the Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw. Charleston County Parks and Recreation (CCPRC) just launched their Thursday Summer Entertainment Series, an inexpensive, educational, and fun series for children and families....
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:...
Find Free (or Almost Free) Fun Things to Do with Your Kids!
May 5, 2010 | 8:41 am
Guest Post: Mary Middleton, author of Go Local Charleston: The Parent’s Guide for Children’s Activities in Charleston, SC...
Swap It!
Apr 12, 2010 | 12:13 pm
Look for tot swaps in your area; most are held seasonally in the spring and fall. The premise: you give something you no longer need in exchange for something you do need. So, if your child has outgrown her bouncy seat but needs a swing, you can look for an equal swap without spending a mint. If you don’t have an organized local event, you can host your own among friends. Or, you can swap online at TotsSwapShop.com....
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....
SS! Holiday Savings Blitz: Amazon.com Savings!
Dec 7, 2009 | 10:50 am
It's Day 9 of the SunnySaves! Holiday Savings Blitz - bringing you special offers every weekday until December 23. Missed a day? Check it out below! DAY 9: AMAZON Of course, Amazon has gazillions of deals and shipping is often free. If you still have some shopping to do, take a peek at some of the biggest holiday savings right now....
Cyber Monday Savings
Nov 30, 2009 | 9:30 am
If you survived Black Friday or simply waited until Cyber Monday (the first Monday after Thanksgiving), then get your shopping done before midnight to score great deals! 90% of online retailers are offering substantial discounts today. Obviously, start with the sites that you already know and love. But, if you want to expand your shopping view, check out these sites for ideas and guidance....
Secret Santa Savings
Nov 24, 2009 | 12:32 pm
Shopping for a dozen or more people drains your wallet and your sanity. And, if you have a large extended family, gift giving can be downright daunting. Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity to suggest a Secret Santa exchange instead of the usual overabundance of wrapped items. Everyone will save money and time, and those unwanted nick knacks gathering dust will become a distant memory. How To: 1. Write down everyone’s name on a slip of paper. You can leave the children out; grandparents want to give gifts to the little ones!...
Host a Holiday Clothing Swap
Nov 9, 2009 | 12:15 pm
I've been cleaning out my closets, swapping summer for fall, over the past couple of weeks. The exercise in organization has caused a couple of problems: insane sneezing, a need to purge and of course, the desire to buy new clothes!...
Save Time - Don't Rush
Nov 3, 2009 | 11:05 am
I ignore the alarm clock a few times – I’m not sure that it’s natural to get up in the dark – and head for the coffee pot, then jump into high gear. Need to get the kids and husband up, pack lunches and book bags, start a load of laundry, shower, check email, get the kids off to school, get to work…and, that’s around all of the mundane things to do like brush my teeth. ...
Plan to Save
Sep 14, 2009 | 11:11 am
In the quest to spend my dollars wisely, I print and clip coupons, buy my produce as locally as possible and carry a stack of reusable bags in my car for grocery shopping. But, sometimes the best laid plans just don't work out! We planned to have guests over this weekend and spent all day Saturday cleaning, strai...
Etsy.com BOGO
Aug 28, 2009 | 9:25 am
Hey, all you Etsy fans, did you know they have a weekend deals section featuring lots of great BOGO offers from artisans? If you're not familiar with the site, it's "Your place to buy & sell all things handmade™." If you like one-of-kind pieces (everything from accessories to geekery to woodworking), bookmark this site! These deals only last through the weekend, so don't wai...
Castle Keepers Free House Cleaning
Aug 26, 2009 | 11:05 am
You only have to admit it to yourself and to Castle Keepers if you happen to live in a pig sty. It's okay; not everyone enjoys housekeeping. But wouldn't it be nice to have someone else do the cleaning? Enter the Clean My House! contest by uploading a picture of the dirtiest room in your home, and if Castle Keepers deems yours the dirtiest o...
50% off Patagonia, Teva, etc.
Jul 21, 2009 | 8:32 am
If you live outside, like many of us do on the coast, then you need quality outdoor clothing. I know my Patagonia jacket lasted a lot longer than the knock-off version. But, sometimes quality costs more. Now you can take advantage of two great summer sales: up to 50% off apparel at The Charleston Angler and up to 50% off brands like Patagonia and Teva at Half-Moon Outfitters. ...
Baby Gear Giveaway
Jul 2, 2009 | 9:20 am
Holy smokes! If you have small children and you drool over all of the fancy gear available, but can't bear to spend $1000 on a stroller, then log on to Magic Beans today and every day for the rest of July. They are celebrating their five-year anniversary with a 31-day giveaway - each day a different high-end item like the Bugaboo Cameleon stroller ($979) or the Monte Luca Glider ($945). DailyCandy Kids f...
Aster Hall Preview
Jul 1, 2009 | 10:06 am
Definitely add this event to your calendar. I love Angela Hall's handmade jewelry - I'm wearing a pair of her earrings now; actually, the only two pairs of earrings that I ever wear, Angela crafted! Thursday, July 26 - 8 pm481 King Street...
Dorothea Benton Frank Book Signing Today
Jun 30, 2009 | 9:19 am
The College of Charleston Bookstore launches Dorothea Benton Frank's book tour in support of her new novel, Return to Sullivans Island (William Morrow), today. This follow up to Sullivan's Island (Berkley Trade) tells the sto...
SunnySaves SCIWAY Site of the Day!
Jun 26, 2009 | 9:36 am
SCIWAY (SC Information Highway) provides fantastic information about SC. From arts & entertainment to job openings to state history, you can find it all here! And, a big thanks to SCIWAY for choosing SunnySaves.com as their website of the day - check it out!...
Three Father's Day Experience Gifts
Jun 19, 2009 | 10:42 am
Holidays often equal spending a chunk of change. When I asked my husband what he wanted for Father’s Day this year, he replied, “to spend time with my family.” I love that answer! However, that doesn’t mean we completely ignore Dad’s big day, instead, we make cards and plan an adventure!1. The Active Adventure...
Ride CARTA Free on June 18
Jun 17, 2009 | 9:21 am
As part of the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority's (CARTA) effort to get people to use public transportation, you can ride for free this Thursday, June 18. As gas prices slowly climb, the fourth annual "Dump the Pump" campaign is timely. By taking public transit, you conserve fuel and benefit the environment, while saving money. Check out what those savings can add up to when you use the calculator on the American Public Transportatio...
Free Magazine for You
Jun 15, 2009 | 10:34 am
If you like to read a variety of magazines, this free service is for you! Mine magazine (online only) lets you customize the content based on your interests. You answer a few questions about yourself like which do you crave more - sushi or pizza?...
Free Hydrangea Festival
Jun 12, 2009 | 11:06 am
Rosebank Farms hosts the annual Hydrangea Festival this Saturday and Sunday (June 13 & 14). They have over 3200 hydrangeas! From 10 am – 4 pm you can take a self-guided tour among the several acres of beautiful blooms. Owner, Sidi Limehouse, and a local horticulturist can answer any questions. ...
Chaleston Book & DVD Sale
Jun 11, 2009 | 11:06 am
It's that time again - the Charleston Friends of the Library Book and DVD sale! Restock your library for a tiny fraction of the cost of new - prices start at 50 cents. We took home two boxes of books last time - I found some of my upcoming book club reads, tons of kids books (and when you read 15 a day, you can use some new stock!), as well as business books and a few that looked interesting but I never would have paid full price for. Long story short, head to the Charleston County Main Libary at 68 Calho...
Spoleto Festival USA Special Finale Offer!
Jun 4, 2009 | 11:20 am
Today through Saturday, you can buy two Spoleto Festival Finale tickets for the price of one*. Pack a picnic and plan to arrive early to take advantage of the Middleton Place Gardens on the Ashley River....
The Gift Closet
Jun 1, 2009 | 12:20 pm
Failing to plan often means a hit to the wallet. For example, you forget to buy a birthday present for your daughter's best friend and now you have 2 hours to find something meaningful. So, you stop by the nearest boutique and buy something full-price. Although it looked great wrapped in fancy paper with a bow that the child immediately ripped to shreds, you didn't really mean to spend $30 on a toy....
Yard Sale Savings
May 29, 2009 | 10:00 am
Saturday morning dawns – and I mean dawns – at 6:30 am. If my kids are “sleeping in” at this point, I hurriedly throw on yesterday’s clothes, brush over my teeth just enough to clear the fuzz, grab a cup of coffee and run out the door to hit the best yard sales in town. More often than not, they aren’t sleeping in. ...
Buy Books, Be Good
May 19, 2009 | 3:04 pm
When you save money, you often have the added benefit of saving time and saving the earth. Do all three this weekend when you buy used books at the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale (10 Storehouse Row, Navy Yard at Noisette, North Charleston). Prices start at 50 cents for books, DVDs, books on CD and tape, LPs, maps and sheet music; you can buy a year's worth of reading materials in a couple of hours and you're saving a few trees by picking up someone else's hand-me-downs. ...
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