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5 Things I Only Buy on Amazon
I’m a big Amazon shopper — it’s my go-to store for buying gifts, treating myself, and stocking the house. I’ve bought electronics, groceries, toys, and games. I’ve preordered long awaited
8 Tools to Lower Your Electric Bills
This polar vortex has temperatures plummeting and electric bills heating up. Between this awful winter weather, snow days, and last month’s holiday lights, our budget is taking a hit when
Christmas Clearance: Beyond Trees and Lights
There are only 364 days until Christmas—it’s time to stockup on wrapping paper, greeting cards and stocking stuffers. Of course, I’m only partly kidding. Holiday clearance deals begin now, and
Amazon Lightning Holiday Toy Deals (12/16/13)
Amazon Lightning Deals are daily discounts on popular items. During the holiday shopping season, that means awesome deals on the toys you’ll find on kids’ wishlists. Amazon will have hot
Cyber Monday Deals: Proceed with Caution
I’m not a fan of Cyber Monday. At all. It’s basically a made-up thing, designed to capitalize on the Black Friday frenzy and keep you shopping. The problem is, the
How To Create Your Black Friday Action Plan
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the official kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Sure it’s cold, it’s crowded and it all begins at a ridiculous hour (like, on
My Black Friday Game Plan
Image by Croixboy via Flickr The day after Thanksgiving, traditionally known as Black Friday, is my favorite way to kick off the holiday season. The day is long and chaotic,
High School Personal Finance Class
The new trimester started at high school today, and my teen is taking Personal Financial Responsibility. I’m pretty excited about it, and I wish more schools offered a similar elective.
Indiana State Fair 2013 Free and Discount Days (Plus Giveaway!)
It’s Indiana State Fair time! From August 2nd to August 18th, you can enjoy fair food, free entertainment, farm animals, and so very much fun. We adore the Indiana State