What is the best day to laundry? Go to a theme park? Weigh yourself? Find a job? Buy a house? Here you will see the best day of the week to do practically everything — from shopping and buying things to selling and starting things. Before you tackle your next big activity, start here to see the best day to do it!
Gifts
Want to save money buying gifts this year? Giving gifts throughout the year can get really expensive -- so you'll want to take a look at our favorite ways to save money on gifts for all occasions. Before you buy someone a gift, read through these clever gift-giving tips.
Everything You Could Possibly Want To Know About Personalized Koozies + How To Order Custom Koozies
Before buying personalized koozies with our business logo on them, I did an exhaustive search of all of the different can koozies, bottle koozies, water bottle koozies, and custom koozies I could find. Here’s everything you could possibly want to know about all the different types of koozies – including some of the most clever koozies that exist right now. Before you order bottle koozies or can koozies, read this first!
Unused Gift Cards: What Happens If The Company Files For Bankruptcy Or Goes Out Of Business? (Read This Before You Buy Gift Cards!)
Worried about your old gift cards becoming obsolete before you use them? I’m guilty of holding onto them longer than I should, and some of the retailers have gone out of business now. Here’s everything you need to know before you buy gift cards. Online gift card exchange is also gaining popularity — here’s how to do it.
How To Save Money For A House: Here Are 9 Clever Ideas To Try If You’re Saving Money For A House
If you’re wondering how to save money for a house, I’ve got some simple and fun ideas for you! These ideas worked for me: turn your hobbies into money, use cash instead of credit cards, sell your old stuff, and 6 other great tips to try when saving money for a house. Think outside-the-box and start putting money aside for your down payment and closing costs on your first home.
Use P.O. Box? Or Physical Mailing Address? The Best Choice Depends On Where You’re Shipping
In order to prevent others from senselessly spending too much on postage (we spent $15… twice!), take it from me, it MATTERS whether you use someone’s post office box versus their physical street address when sending something through the mail. Here are my tips for shipping via USPS, FedEx, and UPS — so hopefully you won’t have to learn the hard way like I did.
Homemade Gifts Make Gift Giving Easy & Saves You Money – 5 Gift Ideas To Get You Started
Oh how I love making homemade gifts! Some gifts can be expensive to buy but cheap to make. You can drain your bank account when it comes to Christmas shopping or other gift-giving times. Are you tired of shopping online and want to save money? Gifts don’t have to be costly, especially when you make […]
How To Fold Dollar Bills Into Fun Shapes & Faces For Restaurant Tips And Money Gifts
I was looking for fun ways to fold money (aka origami money). I found some! Here are the most creative ways to fold money into fun shapes that I’ve seen.
Doing Christmas On A Budget This Year? 4 Clever Ideas For Saving Money At Christmas
Hit the thrift stores, ditch excessive gift wrapping, make your own holiday cards, and host a potluck party – all great you can enjoy Christmas on a budget this year!
DIY Furniture Recycling: How To Save Money Buying & Making Recycled Furniture
Furniture recycling isn’t a new concept but “furniture upcycling” is. Interested in saving money like me by buying recycled furniture? Start upcycling!
Here’s How To Check A Gift Card Balance: See How Much Money Is On Your Gift Cards & How To Avoid Fees
Gift cards are fun to give AND receive! Here’s everything you need to check a gift card balance quickly — for store cards, restaurant cards, and bank cards. In order to check gift card balance for one, or multiple cards, follow these easy tips. Here are some easy apps and sites you can depend on.
How To Find The Best Bargains At Dollar Stores & Leave The Duds Behind
My own tips for finding the best bargains at dollar stores. Plus, creative tips for shopping at dollar stores from others who’ve fine-tuned the process of shopping at the dollar store semi-regularly.
5 Fun Ways To Donate Free Stuff & Feel Good About Giving It Away
Here are some of the ways that you can give a little AND make a difference with stuff you already own.
Best Things To Buy During A Recession (You Might Be Surprised!)
Here’s a HUGE list of items which have been dramatically marked down lately because of the economy and current recession woes. Now might be a good time to take advantage of these things.
Bartering For Great Deals – The Best Online Barter Exchange Websites & Trading Websites
How much do you know about barter websites? I’ve got the best information for bartering “newbies” including 2 popular personal trading websites explained and business trade websites reviewed. What you need to know about barter and trade sites and how the barter system works online.
How Much Things Cost: These Cost Guides Show You How Much You Can Expect To Pay For Products & Services
CostHelper tells you how much you should pay for what. The site consists of a database of hundreds of items, where you can investigate how much others are paying and find similar deals.
Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Any Occasion
Whether you are on your way to a birthday party, or a Christmas dinner, you don’t want to show up empty-handed. Finding a last-minute gift may seem like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some ideas you can use to purchase a last-minute gift on the fly…
Frugal Christmas Ideas – Be Merry Without Going Broke
There are lots of fun and simple ways to provide gifts for all of your loved ones without putting yourself in the poor house. Here are some ideas for ways to have a frugal but merry Christmas this year…
A Fun Magazine Swap… You Never Know Where You Might Find One!
Here are lots of fun ways you to start a magazine swap, including making a magazine swap part of your next party or social meeting. Then again, you could always just swap with a neighbor… it’s a great way to recycle magazines. There are definitely lots of fun ways to start a magazine swap!
Some Impulse Purchases Are Good
An example of when it pays to be an impulse shopper… believe it or not.
Can You Eat At Restaurants On A Budget With ‘Good Deals’ From Companies Like Restaurant.com?
We printed out some coupons from Restaurant.com. They offer specials when eating out at restaurants in your local area. Will I do it again?… Here’s how it went for us.
Saving Money On DVDs
Buying movies and TV series on DVD can be pricey, but we’ve come up withe a solution – burn them! This article shows why this method isn’t difficult and saves money.
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…
Ordering Magazines Thru 3rd Party Subscription Services VS Ordering Directly From The Publisher
I recently ordered 2 different magazines on the exact same days. One was ordered directly through the publisher, the other was via a 3rd party service. Here’s what I learned…
Unwanted Gift Cards
How to buy, sell and trade unwanted gift cards
Put Your Business Logo (Or A Picture!) On U.S. Postage Stamps
Here’s a creative way to advertise yourself, your company, your website, your upcoming party, about a dozen other special events in your life: PhotoStamps are official U.S. postage stamps that you can put your own photograph on!
Gift Certificates or No Gift Certificates?
What’s your take on Gift Certificates? Personally, I think there’s no better gift than a Gift Certificate… here’s why.
Online Shopping Sites To Find Great Bargains On Last-Minute Gifts
Online shopping is on the rise, as more and more people are realizing how secure it is, how fast the order arrives on your doorstep, and how great the deals are. If you’re in need of a last-minute gift or two, check out the following websites that currently feature some of the best prices, the best quality products, and the best deals around!
