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It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Tip Of The Day:  Wednesday is Hump Day Opinion Poll time around these parts (‘these parts’ being the entirely fictional/virtual empire of The Cheap Chick).  It’s a time where your opinions matter the most, and you have the opportunity to share them with our community.  Read on for today’s Really,...
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The Cheap Chick Cheap Tip Of The Day: Do you have Verizon? Are you unhappy with your current cell phone plan? Then call 611 and change it! I just changed mine for FREE, without extending my contract. Hello, smaller monthly bills :)

Yesterday at 1:00pm
Kathleen
Kathleen
Hmmm.... I DO have Verizon..... How much did you save? I've been with Verizon for at least 10 years. I think customer loyalty should account for a little extra something, every now and then.
Yesterday at 2:53pm
Sudden Deals
Sudden Deals
I think Tmobile also added minutes to their standard plans. I know $79 for 2 lines now buys 1500 min instead of 1000. No contract.
Yesterday at 5:23pm
Holly
Holly
Remember to ask if they offer a corporate discount for your company (whoever you work for). If your company has any sort of contract with a provider, you usually get a percentage off your monthly bill (the highest though, is usually 17%)
Yesterday at 7:18pm
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True Love
I’ve fallen for a mid-price self tanner and I can’t get up. Tip Of The Day:  Well, it’s less than $20, so that’s something, right?  Read on for my review of the greatest self-tanner in the world, brought to you by Bath & Body Works.  Warning – it costs more than the beauty products I usually ...
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Oh Hobbies, Why Must You Cost Money?
Tip Of The Day:  It’s Monday, and that means it’s time for my Weekly Spending Recap, followed by a soothing dose of Eye Candy.  This week’s sweet treat is one heavenly creature, if you’ll excuse the pun. Tip For Tomorrow:  I sort of don’t want to review my new favorite self-tanner for you, since ...
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The Cheap Chick I just rediscovered the FABULOUSNESS that is DeepDiscount.com. Awesome site for inexpensive DVDs and CDs and such. Order now to get X-mas gifts on time!!!

Mon at 10:57am
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Renee
Renee
@Kathleen-cheap and I thought they were fast... they also have things you can't find elsewhere.. I found a copy of the 1963 version of the Haunting starring Julie Harris. NOBODY else had it!
Yesterday at 10:08am
Kathleen
Kathleen
Erin and Renee, thanks!! While I am still very limited in funds this year, even though I finally got a new part-time job (which I'm very grateful for), I want to see if I can at least eek out a few presents for the most important folks in my life. :-) If they have things one can't find anywhere else, I'm SO there. Guess I get my keester in gear and start ordering Christmas gifts soon. Thanks again, ladies!
Yesterday at 2:35pm
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Late Night Munchies
Tip Of The Day:  Three snacktacular junk foods that won’t blow your budget.  They may destroy your diet, however.  Do calories consumed after 11 PM count? Tip For The Weekend:  Throw a “new twist on the standard” potluck party, like my BFF Lou.  She’s hosting her annual Chili Cook-off Party on Su...
November 6 at 11:36pm · Share it
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They make regular and plain caramel, too.
Mon at 10:58am
Kathleen
Kathleen
Cool. Thanks! :-)
Mon at 2:10pm
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Fast, Frugal, And Food-Related
Welcome to the shortest and most pertinent blog post (to Minnesotans) on the Internet. Tip Of The Day:  The deets on Fare For All. Tip For Tomorrow:  Reviews on three new (to me) party foods. Further Elucidation Of My Cheap Deal:  Today, I am all about Getting To The Point.  Why?  Because time’s ...
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How I Learned To Love The Recession
Okay, perhaps LOVE is a strong word.  How about, NOTHATEIT? Tip Of The Day:  Once a week, we at The Cheap Chick Empire make this site all about you – your thoughts, your opinions – with the Hump Day Opinion Poll.  This week’s Poll deals with having fun with the recession.  What are you doing to g...
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Christmas Is Coming… RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!
Ha.  Just kidding.  Or am I? Tip For The Day:  Whether you like it or not, the holiday season doth approach-eth.  And with it comes its two best friends – Overspending and Overeating.  I can’t help you much with the later (heck, I can’t help myself with that one), but I do have some ideas for the...
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Target, Why Dost Thou Mock Me?
Tip Of The Day:  It’s Monday, time for my Weekly Spending Recap of DOOM.  Why DOOM?  Because even though I didn’t have as many friends/family events to attend this week, I still managed to spend too much money.  And speaking of DOOM, guess who today’s Eye Candy is?  Hint, he starred in Doom, and ...
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Ditto! I *heart* The Rock!
November 5 at 7:34am
Kathleen
Kathleen
Erin, you DOLL -- you just made my day infinitely better. :-D Posting Rock's pic -- *swoon!* Lordy.... I do so adore that man. Hee...
November 5 at 9:15am
Melissa

Melissa Hey Erin, did you know Chipotle is giving out free burritos today? 6 p.m. to close. You have to come in dressed as a burrito, tacos or salad and get one free boo-rito. My husband does this every year - just put some tinfoil on your head in the shape of a hat and it counts. Chipotle is YUMMY!

October 31 at 2:09pm · Report
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This tip made my day :)
November 5 at 7:34am
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View Again
Otherwise known as Re-View.  Get it, review?  GET IT?  Hahaha…ha…ha.  Moving on. Tip Of The Day:  Three reviews, to enhance your consumer knowledge.  That is, if you’re in the market for a hair care product, skin cream, and frozen brown rice.  SURE YOU ARE.  Also?  The World Premier of my latest ...
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Operation Oprah
Help Me Get On Oprah, And I'll Embarrass Myself On TV, Just For YOU! (cross-posted on my personal Page) Operation Oprah: When I began this frugal living web site back in September 2007, I had two goals in mind. One, spend $20 or less on every single purchase I made for one full year...
October 30 at 2:25pm
Kathleen
Kathleen
Count me in. Have mission, will execute it, as requested. Add a big floofy clown wig and huge plastic sunglasses to your cheerleading ensemble, and I think you're set! Heh-heh.
October 30 at 5:18pm
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Beat The Holiday Bulge
 Tip For The Day:  How to stay lean and mean (well, maybe not mean) this holiday season, without blowing a ton of cash.  Because who has money to burn?  You need it for gifts and travel and entertainment and party clothes and, and, AND. Tip For Tomorrow:  Far be it from me to withhold my opinions...
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The Cheap Chick Here's a great how-to site for crafters/sewers/DIYers:

Instructables - Make, How To, and DIY
Source: www.instructables.com
Instructables is the Biggest How To and DIY community where people make and share inspiring, entertaining, and useful projects, recipes, and hacks.
October 29 at 10:56am
Kathleen
Kathleen
Ooh, I love anything helpful and fun. This site is most definitely on my radar now. Thanks!
October 29 at 4:51pm