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Lynnette Walczak

Always on the lookout for a good bargain, I consider myself a frugal person -- but not cheap. And not afraid to spend money on the things that matter. I like to share good deals with others when I find them. One of my favorite ways to save money is to reuse items in ways other than their intended purpose -- so I write a lot about outside-the-box ideas that most people wouldn't think of! When I'm not saving money or looking for good deals, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

Cheap Movies: Money-Saving Tips For Buying Movie Tickets And Movie Rentals

Watching movies just got a whole lot more affordable with these tips for saving money on movie tickets and movie rentals.

Black Friday Shopping Strategies & The Best Black Friday Tips … Ever!

Here's my best collection of Black Friday shopping tips. This list covers everything you should do ahead of time, in the planning and preparation stages. As well as Black Friday shopping tips that you can't live without -- like what things you should do the morning of Black Friday and what things you should do while you're in the stores shopping and taking advantage of Black Friday sales.

A Newbie’s Guide To Scoring Some Great Black Friday Deals

Bargain shoppers can score tremendous bargains by keeping their eye on the biggest sales that can be had:ONLY on this one day, ONLY for certain times during that day, ONLY on certain items, and ONLY at certain stores. Here are some great tips for your first Black Friday shopping trip.

How Decluttering & Organizing Your Home Will Help You Save Money

Organize your home, save big money. See how organizing and decluttering your house actually saves you money in the long run.

The Most Wasteful Companies In Terms Of Packaging And Paperwork

The wasteful companies mentioned here are simply the few that happen to be on my mind right now after having dealt with them in person recently. Please share your own as well...

Personalized Sharpie Markers Are FUN!

Check it out... You can get Sharpies in a variety of different colors with your own personalized message on them! They're only $11.99 for 6 personalized Sharpie markers.

We Love Ring Central Fax & Toll-Free Phone Options For Small Business Owners

We used to use free programs like eFax for receiving faxes and FaxZero for sending faxes. For a couple of years now, we've been using RingCentral instead. It's not free like eFax and FaxZero are. But, in our opinion, RingCentral is the best option for small business owners like us. We use it all the time. Here's why...

Compare How Much It Costs To Ship A Package Via UPS, DHL, FedEx, USPS, And Others

Now you can see, at a glance, exactly how much each of the major delivery carriers and other popular couriers would charge to ship your package -- all on one page! Just enter your zip code, destination zip code, and the weight of your package.

Kill A Watt Energy Tester… A Fun Gadget To Help You Go Green?

We tried out the Kill A Watt electricity usage monitor this weekend. I've always wondered how much energy we're wasting in our home. And if there's a way to save money on electric bills, then I'm all for it! We've been trying to be more 'green' these days. Maybe this fun-looking little gadget will help.

Looking For Free Shipping Online? Here’s A Review Of FreeShipping.org

If you're like me, when shopping for items online, you probably find that once you add on the cost of shipping, it's no longer 'worth it' to buy the item online. But when you can get free shipping... well then, that's a whole 'nother story! That's where FreeShipping.org comes in...

Deceptive Marketing Practices Used By Major Department Stores

Did you know?... Some department stores use deceptive marketing practices to lure shoppers in, and then they fake us out with 'sales prices' that aren't really good deals at all. And we're talking MAJOR retailers here! Here's the scoop...

3 Amazon.com Secrets

Of all the online shopping sites, I think Amazon.com has the best selection... the best reviews... and the best prices. Here are 3 great tips to save even more money when shopping at Amazon.com.

The Future Of Gift Cards & Gift Certificates

It turns out that gift certificates are getting a facelift these days. Here's everything you want to know about the current state of gift cards, and a little about their future.

Personalized Gift Cards For Major Stores… Put Your Own Photo On Them!

Did you know that you can actually put your very own picture on an official Macy's gift card? What a great way to personalize a gift for someone special. Looks like fun, too...

Black Friday Shopping Tips… 5 Ways To Score The Best Deals And Find The Hottest Items

After participating in this, my 3rd season of Black Friday sales, I've learned a few things. You do realize that each year, the stores change their strategies a bit. As do the shoppers! Here are my best tips for Black Friday shoppers...

Great Deals On 42-inch Widescreen TVs At Black Friday Sales Events

Our 42-inch Philips flat panel TV cost $1,400. We love it. Now, I'm finding several 42-inch widescreen TVs appearing in the 2007 Black Friday sales fliers, and I'm jealous. The prices are about half of what we paid just 3 months ago.

Black Friday Computer Specials …$299 Laptops And $199 Desktops!

A lot of people ask us for computer advice... Good news. Black Friday sales are upon us, and where else can you find brand new laptops from $299 to $799 and full-size desktop computers ranging from $199 to $699 outside of Black Friday sales events?! Here are the best deals to be found on computers at sales events taking place on the day after Thanksgiving -- November 23, 2007.

Cyber Monday Online Sales Have Just What You’re Looking For

If you are unable to make it to the post-Thanksgiving Day sales to take advantage of all the Black Friday sales, have no fear. You still have Cyber Monday to find lots of great low-low prices on Holiday gift items!

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