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I love this time of year because the deals are abundant. But I also love it because some great bloggers get more philosophical and write some terrific posts!Here are a few things I've read recently that I wanted to share with you:Have you ever had a customer in line behind you grow impatien...
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If you haven't already voted for me, and you love this site, I'd be thrilled if you voted today!I was recently nominated for the Divine Caroline "Love This Site" award in the Career and Money category.I'm flattered to be nominated and would be honored if you'd head on over to Divine Caroline and ...
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October was a lousy month for us. We overspent in every single category of our budget. While we still are living within our means, I must admit I was more than a little disappointed in our spending.In the end, I think we just got lazy. Our committments outside the home have real...
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Many people are looking to simplify the holidays this year, and that often means giving homemade gifts.Homemade gifts are a great way to express yourself, save some money, and delight the recipients. But it can be tough coming up with ideas.Here are just a few ideas for homemade gifts...
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Time to draw the winners of my Silk Heart Health Soy Milk giveaway!Each winner will get a coupon for a free 1/2 gallon of Silk Heart Health Soy Milk and a Silk pocket thermometer.I've used the random integer generator at random.org to pick five winners:Here are your random numbers:14 40 51 55 80T...
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Recycle your used or broken Christmas lights at Home Depot and you will get a coupon for $3 off your purchase of LED Christmas lights. You can trade in a total of five strings to get five coupons! LED Christmas lights can help you save money on your holiday decorating. ...
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Coupons.com has some fabulous dairy coupons available right now.Be sure to print these coupons twice!Save $1.50 on any two pounds of cheese. (Any brand!)Purchase 2 gallons of milk, and get $1 off any half-gallon of chocolate milk. (Any brand!)Unfortunately, these coupons are only valid in MN, ND...
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Looking for a cheap night at the movies? How about a FREE night?Staring in November, you can get a free movie ticket when you purchase two specially marked packages of General Mills' Cereals. After you purchase your two cereals, visit generalmills.com/moviecash and enter the cod...
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I love this time of year! Lots of great deals available at some of my favorite stores!Spend $25 on toys at Amazon.com and you can get a free subscription to Parenting Early Years magazine. Don't want the magazine? You can request a $9.97 rebate instead! Plus you'll get fre...
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Reports across the internet are saying that the Target toy catalog (complete with coupons) is available at the customer service desk at Target stores.You can also find printable versions of the Target toy coupons here, thanks to a tip from Dealicious Mom. Coupons include brands like V-Tech, Fishe...
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I don't really consider myself much of a cook. Oh, I can cook, and I can make some tasty things, but most of the time, I'd rather watch other people cook.That's why I had a blast at my local Taste of Home Cooking School. I enjoyed an evening out with good company and learned a few thi...
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Home Depot will be hosting a free Kids Workshop Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. at all of its stores.Kids and their parents will be able to make a tile trivet. Perhaps this could make a holiday gift or just a nice addition to your Thanksgiving table?The workshops are geared ...
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People are always asking "What would you do with an extra hour?" Well, we got that this weekend for those of us who saw the end of Daylight Savings Time.And I, for one, would love to spend that hour reading about frugal living ideas, so I thought I'd share some of my favorites with you.Firs...
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Don't forget you can get triple the Pampers Gifts to Grow points when you enter the codes from Pampers wipes between now and November 5.The following products qualify for triple points:Sensitive Thick Care WipesSensitive WipesClean 'n' Go WipesBaby Fresh WipesUnscented Natural Aloe WipesCalming ...
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There's still a few days left to get 3 free cards from Shutterfly.com.Just enter the code 3FREECARDS at checkout. You do have to pay shipping. This offer is valid until Nov. 4.This is a great way to send someone a personalized greeting card or to "try" out a few designs for your holiday cards.&nb...
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Looking for a healthy alternative to cow's milk?Check out Silk Heart Health Soymilk. Silk Heart Health Soymilk is a dairy-free, lactose-free and casein-free organic milk that claims to lower your cholesterol. According to the Silk Heart Health website, a recent study found that ...
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If you missed out on the first round of Kodak gallery's Million Thanks Giveaway, you can still sign up now.The first 100,000 people to sign up before Nov. 5 will get a free $15 gift code to use at Kodak Gallery. If you miss out on getting the gift code, you'll still get a coupon code for 40...
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I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for a way to get free stuff and earn a little spending cash - especially the closer it gets to the holiday season!Here are a few ideas for making some easy cash:Sell some stuff. List it on eBay, sell it in the classifieds, or use sites like Kij...
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Since I posted a few Halloween treats for you, I've discovered a few more goodies you may want to check out this weekend, especially if you are in a costume!Start Halloween early at T.G.I. Fridays with penny appetizers. Just show up in costume between 9 p.m. and Midnight on Oct. 29 and you'...
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Northern Cheapskate For all of you collecting My Coke Rewards... enter those codes today!
Source: mygoodcents.net
Today only (10/28) you can enter your Diet Coke product codes at My Coke Rewards and receive double the points! Love a deal? Find more online deals in
I know that some of you have got it all together - you've been shopping all year-round and have saved a lot of money on your holiday shopping and for all I know, you're already done. For the rest of us, it's time to determine your gift-giving plan now. Money is tighter than ever for m...
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One of the biggest challenges of living in northern Minnesota is finding affordable winter gear.It's hard! The temperature fluctuates so much that you need to have different levels of cold weather clothing. And then there's the whole need for dress coats vs. play coats vs. snowmobile jacket...
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The following is a guest post from Ask Mr. Credit Card. For those of you who know me, I'm very anti-debt. But I'm not anti-credit card. Used properly, credit cards can actually help you save money. Read on for some great ideas from Mr. Credit Card on how to save money with...
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KFC has declared Monday, Oct. 26 as "UnFry Day" and will be giving away a free piece of Kentucky Grilled Chicken at participating locations.There is a limit of one piece of chicken per person, no other purchase necessary. Your free piece of chicken is at manager's choice and may vary by loc...
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I don't know for sure, but I'm pretty sure Phil Villarreal is the guy stealing all of the great peelies off products in the stores.I'm also pretty sure he might be the guy who signs up for freebies using 20 different e-mail addresses.No, I don't have proof. Not unless you count his new book...
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Amazon.com is one of my favorite places to grab free music. They also have a wide variety of MP3 albums for $5 or less. The music is easy to download, and it even works on my iPod.When you visit the MP3 page, just do a quick search for free mp3's and you'll find dozens of free songs, ...
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No tricks, just treats here! Here are a few Halloween-related goodies I've found for you!Find out how to get a coupon for a free Yo-Crunch yogurt with a Halloween candy wrapper at Freebies 4 Mom. Freebies 4 Mom also suggests going trick-or-treating at Sears.Still haven't carved yo...
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Northern Cheapskate One of my very favorite blogs is back from hiatus! Please check it out!
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The title of this post is the question I asked myself as I lit other candles around my kitchen the other night but passed by this pumpkin candle. I have had it for a few years. It is fun, makes a good centerpiece and the face glows in the dark (oooh, ahhh - at least to toddlers and preschoolers).
Many of you will be getting information from your employer about open enrollment options for your health care in the upcoming weeks.Don't just brush this paperwork aside or breeze through it. There is important information that can save you money. This is the time of year where you wi...
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I'm excited to give Giraffalaff Limbo and Scatterpillar Scramble to one lucky reader. My boys have really enjoyed playing these games courtesy of Hasbro and My Blog Spark, and I'm sure the winner will enjoy them, too!I used the random integer generator at random.org to pick my winner.Here a...
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Northern Cheapskate My friend Heather is celebrating her 2nd year of blogging with some GREAT one-day giveaways! Enter to win a $50 cash card, a blog header, or other great prizes!
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I'm giving away some free product coupons and restaurant coupons to celebrate Freebies 4 Mom turning 2 years old. There will be 25 winners in this one-day giveaway, and you get to choose your prize. But ...
